February 2013 - Innovation Place

City of Prince Albert, COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
E-PROGRAM NEWSLETTER
February, 2013
Visit the City of Prince Albert website www.citypa.ca regularly for updated information
about new programs and activities available at our sport, cultural and recreational facilities.
Get Active and Have Fun
Monday, February 18
Family Day
FREE • Outdoor & Skating Fun
COMMUNITY CLUBS
Head down to your local outdoor
Community Club Skating rink for
an afternoon of free family skating.
FAMILY DAY SKATING
at the Art Hauser Centre
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
LITTLE RED RIVER PARK
Head out to Little Red River Park on
Family Day for a toboggan slide, walk along
the walking trails, rent cross-country skis
from the Cosmo Lodge, or enjoy smores
around an outdoor campfire - all great
ideas to spend an enjoyable afternoon
with your family in beautiful Little Red River Park - just minutes north of Prince Albert.
FREE • Indoor Sports & Games
ALFRED JENKINS FIELD HOUSE
- Free Climbing Wall 1:30 - 6:00 PM
(pre-bookings not taken - first come/first served)
- Open Gym Time 1:30 - 6:00 PM. (family
time for drop in basketball and volleyball)
- Drop In on Glass Soccer Field 1:30 - 6:00 PM
(Participants are asked to bring a pair of indoor shoes)
MARGO FOURNIER CENTER
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Easy Adult Fitness 9:30 – 10:30 AM
Noon-Hour Walking 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Zumba 5:15 - 6:15 PM
Open Gymnasium 11:00 AM - NOON
and 1:00 - 5:00 PM (drop-in basketball,
floor hockey or ultimate frizbee)
FREE • Arts, Culture & Museums
P.A. ARTS CENTRE
1010 Central Ave.
Families are invited to drop by the
Arts Centre from 1:00 - 4:00 PM
to take part in any of the following three art/craft projects.
- Painting pictures
- Clay Figurines
- Beaded Jewellery
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MANN ART GALLERY
E.A. Rawlinson Centre (142 – 12 St. W)
Take part in Mini-Masterworks on Family
Day from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Families are
invited to experiment with different art
materials - bubbles, straws, decorate a
wolf mask or create a wacky wire sculpture. Kids under 8 must be accompanied
by adult or older friend.
City of Prince Albert, Community Services Department
P.A. HISTORICAL MUSEUM
10 River Street East
February 20th is National Heritage
Day in Canada and the Historical
Museum will be open from 1:00 to
4:00 pm. Free admission on
Family Day. New exhibit will be on
display.
E-PROGRAM UPDATE February, 2013
PRINCE ALBERT ARTS CENTRE
1010 Central Ave.
Click on the PA Arts Centre
Program Brochure for
complete descriptions, times &
instructors for over 70 classes
now offered at the Arts Centre.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS
Register in Person
Pre-registration/pre-payment
required for all classes.
Payment - Cash & Cheque ONLY
(Debit/credit not available)
February Programs
at the
Porcupine Quill Earrings #3362 Sun. Feb. 3 (1:30-4pm) $5.00
Beaded Wall Hanging #3370 Sat. Feb. 23 (12 noon–4pm) $5.00
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS
Arts Centre
Clay for Beginners (6-9 yrs) #3331 Thurs. Feb.7–Mar.21 (4–5 pm) $65.00
Valentine’s Day Card Making (6-9 yrs) #3317 Sun. Feb.10 (2–4 pm) $15.00
Ukulele and Singing for Kids (Grades 2-4) #3365 Monday, Feb. 25 to
ADULT PROGRAMS
Watercolor classes:
- Landscapes #3403 - Sat. Feb. 2 (10-4) $45.00
- Abstracts #3404 - Sat. Feb. 9 (10-4) $45.00
- Buildings #3405 - Sat. Feb. 23 (10-4) $45.00
Basic Drawing for Young and Old #3412
Sat. Feb. 2 – March 9 (10-12 noon) $65.00
Beginner Tai Chi I #3357
Wed. Feb. 6 – March 27 (5:30–7pm) for $74.00
Advanced Tai Chi I # 3378
Wed. Feb. 6 – March 27 (7:30–9pm) $74.00
May 13 (4:30–5:30pm) $112.00
Little Chefs (7-12 yrs) #3386 Tues. Feb.26–Mar.19 (4:30–6:00pm) $65.00
Painting I (Parent & Tot 3-5) #3333 Thurs.Feb.28 (9–11 am) $25.00
Choose to Receive Love – Valentine’s Day
Special #3373 – Tues. Feb. 12 (6:30–9pm)
r ee Weekly Youth Art Programs
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953-4811
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday
9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Holidays: Closed
at the PA Arts Centre
FREE Weekly Youth Art Programs are made possible with funding from the Community
Grant Program, sponsored by the PA Council for the Arts. Participants do NOT have to
pre-register and weekly attendance is on a come and go basis.
After School Open Studio (Ages 10+) Fee – FREE
$40 each or $70/couple
Ukulele for Adults #3327
Mon. Feb. 25 – May 13 (5:30–6:30pm) $112.00
Technical Photography #3376
Thurs. Feb. 28 – March 28 (7–9pm) $68.00
Meditation #3359
Thurs. Feb. 28 – March 21 (5:30–6:30 pm) $50.00
Instructor – Kim Kozun Ongoing every Wednesday from January to May (4 – 6 pm)
This open studio time is designed for self-motivated youth ages 10 and older, who are
interested in art. Materials are provided and a variety of media will be explored.
Direction will be provided for those students wanting it.
Soul Art for Girls (Ages 15+) Fee – FREE
Instructor – Kim Kozun Ongoing every Mondays from January to May (7 – 9:30 pm)
This Soul Art for Girls open studio time is designed for self-motivated young women
interested in exploring Urban and Contemporary Art. The studio time provides participants with the opportunity to work on their own art with motivated guidance by Kim
Kozun. Some materials provided. (Note: Soul Art for Girls not held on Stat Holidays).
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Swimming
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Registrations are now being accepted for April - June 2013
SWIMMING LESSONS
offered at the
Frank J. Dunn Pool
City of Prince Albert, Community Services Department
E-PROGRAM UPDATE February, 2013
Drop-in B-Ball at the Margo! (18+)
• Co-Ed Recreational Basketball - Wednesdays, January 9 - May 15
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1211 - 1st Ave. W.
Registrations now accepted ....
Drop-In
Fitness Classes
Youth/Adult Programs
- 953-4816 -
(Ages 16+)
1. Basement Hip Hop with Stephanie Lokinger
(pre-registration not required)
Wednesdays, May 1 - June 5 6:30 - 7:30 pm
After Work Fitness
2. Exercise after Injury with Grace Dansereau
with Gloria Bell
Mon, Wed, Fri . 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM
Tuesdays, February 5 - March 12 9:30 - 10:30 am
Tournament
Easy Adult Fitness
with Ruth Griffiths
Mon, Wed, Fri .. 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
(18+)
3. Co-Ed Plastic Bat’n Ball Tournament Apr. 12-14
Fee: $150 (plus refundable $50.00 Default Fee)
Noon Hour Fitness - with Josie Hemsworth
Monday to Friday ............................ 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Evening Yoga - Ruth Griffiths Wed’s 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Morning Yoga - Grace Dansereau Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FREE NOON HOUR WALK
Open Gym Time M-F 12-12:50 PM
League
(18+)
4. Co-Ed Recreational Floor Hockey League
Total of eight - 30 minute games per week.
Monday and Friday - Dates: Feb. 25 - May 31
7:00 - 9:15 pm Fee: $150 (+ $50 Default Fee)
REGISTRATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
for the above four programs
ART HAUSER CENTRE WALKING & JOGGING SCHEDULE FEB. 2013
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February, 2013
Bookings now
accepted for
Ches Leach
Lounge
Art Hauser Centre
Ches Leach Lounge
Bookings are now being taken
for the Ches Leach Lounge - ideal
for conferences, weddings,
meetings & any special event.
Booking information/seating
capacity etc. available on City of
Prince Albert website.
Call 953-4848.
Alfred Jenkins Field House
2787 - 10th Ave. W
953-4989
THE CITY OF PRINCE ALBERT IS PROUD TO PROVIDE PRINCE ALBERT RESIDENTS
WITH A CLASS “A” FITNESS FACILITY OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF CHALLENGING
PROGRAMS FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS & AGES.
red - #187 (C0 M93 Y82 K16)
yellow - #145 (C0 M42 Y100 K0) (darkest) to 144 (C0 M40 Y95 K0) to white
black
Get an AJFH
membership today!
Drop-in Fitness Classes
Early Morning Drop-In Fitness
• Monday to Friday 6:00 – 6:45 AM
• Saturdays 9:30 - 10:20 AM
Gold Membership includes:
• B & B Walking Track • Broda Family Fitness Centre
• Conexus Credit Union Climbing Wall
• Drop-in sports in the NLCDC Gymnasium
• Drop-in fitness classes at AJFH and at the
Margo Fournier Centre
• Plus 10% off all AJFH registered programs
Noon Drop-In Fitness
• Mon. – Fri. 12:15 – 12:45 PM
Light Drop-In Fitness • Mon. Wed. Fri. 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Silver Membership includes:
After Work Drop-In Fitness
• Monday – Friday
5:30 – 6:20 PM
A Gold Membership allows you access to any of the
Drop-in Fitness Classes as often as you like.
Non members are welcome to attend the Drop-In classes
and the single admission fee is $6.25.
• B & B Walking Track
• Broda Family Fitness Centre
• Conexus Credit Union Climbing Wall
• Drop-in sports in the NLCDC Gymnasium
Bronze Membership includes:
• B & B Walking Track
• Broda Family Fitness Centre
UPCOMING Community Sport, Arts and Recreation Events
If you have an upcoming non-profit community sport, art or recreation event that you would like to include in our
monthly newsletter, please send an email to [email protected]. Due to limited space, information may be edited.
BOWL
for KIDS’
SAKE
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Largest Annual Fundraiser
Saturday March 9, 2013
Take a trip down memory lane while you
raise money and bowl at Big Brothers Big
Sisters Largest Annual Fundraiser,
“Celebrating 100 Years”. We are asking
everyone to dress in their favorite decade,
ready to hit the lanes for a good cause.
8:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Glow Bowling
10:00 P.M. – 1:00 A.M.
Centennial Dance (Minto Rec Center)
Register Your Team today!
Call 922-1299 or Register Online!
It’s easy to do online - just visit
http://bowlforkidssake.kintera.org/2013
and follow the simple instructions.
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PAYSA SPRING SOCCER
REGISTRATION
March 11-12-13, 2013
5:30 - 8:30 PM
at the Alfred Jenkins Field House
For further information, go to PAYSA website at:
www.princealbertsoccer.com or call their office at 922-2545
U6 (2007/2008) Must be 4 by Apr 29
U8 (2005 or 2006)
U10 (2003 or 2004) U12 (2001 or 2002)
U14 (1999 or 2000)
U16 (1997 or 1998)
U18 (1994/1995/1996)
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Prince Albert Winter Festival has been a tradition for the City of Prince Albert for 49
years, creating memories for generations. The Winter Festival has proven to be one
of the largest festivals of it’s kind in Western Canada and attracts people of all ages
to see our wonderful events. This year will be no different and keeping with tradition
the outdoors events are proudly back on the river bank where they first began. The
Prince Albert Winter Festival is billed as one of the largest winter events in Western
Canada, with its start in 1964 and we are proudly going into our 49th year.
Visit our website for complete
details about dates, times, locations, how to purchase tickets for
events and much more on their
new and improved website.
www.pawinterfestival.com
With outdoor events such as the Dog Sled Races and the King Trapper Challenge being staples of the festival, and the
wonderful Country North Show, which has entertained crowds for years. The festival is one of the year’s most ambitious
projects, combining the talents and efforts of hundreds of volunteers, a strong Board of Directors, along with the support
of many community minded business and organizations. With supporters such as the City of Prince Albert and the Prince
Albert Exhibition Association the Prince Albert Winter Festival continues its growing success.
Phone: 922-FEST
(922-3378)
Outdoor Events
Indoor Events
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• Jigging Contest - Mon. Feb. 18
• Beard Derby - Tues. Feb.19
• Harmonica & Accordion Demonstration - Tues. Feb.19
• Mr. and Mrs. Winter Festival - Mon. Feb.11
• Voices of the North - Thurs. Feb.14, Fri. Feb.15
and Sat. Feb.16
• Winterfest - Sat. Feb.16
• Country Gospel Show and Brunch - Sun. Feb.17
• Pancake Breakfast - Sat. Feb.23
• Country North Show - Wed. Feb.20, Thurs. Feb.21 and
Fri. Feb.22
• PA Winter Festival Cabaret - Sat. Feb.23
Dog Races Sat. Feb. 23 & and Sun. Feb. 24th
Mutt Pull - Sun. Feb. 24
Fireworks - Fri. Feb.22
Scout Canada Torch Light Parade - Fri. Feb. 22
Scouts Tree Burning - Fri. Feb. 22
Snow Taffy - Sat. Feb. 23 & Sun. Feb 24
Sleigh Rides - Sat. Feb. 23 & Sun. Feb.24
River Hockey - Sat. Feb. 23 & Sun. Feb.24
The outdoor Festival runs from February 24 - 26
(Friday 5 - 9.30 PM; Sat & Sun 10 AM - 6 PM)
Fireworks
Friday, February 24th
beginning at 9 PM
16th Annual Dog Sled Race
Official race starts 12 Noon on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 - Central Avenue - Prince Albert!
Prince Albert Race Headquarters: 306-763-1539
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City of Prince Albert, Community Services Department
website: [email protected]
E-PROGRAM UPDATE February, 2013