Chestermere General Events

Chestermere Lions Club Presents the Sixth Annual Pumpkin Patch
 

6th ANNUAL PUMPKIN PATCH
CHESTERMERE LIONS CLUB
Get your own pumpkin!
Come for coffee, fellowship, pumpkins, pumpkin carving, story time, & more.
On Saturday, October 20th, at 10am – 2pm (or until they are all gone), at Mountain View Cemetery. Cost is $10 per pumpkin

JACKET RACKET COAT DRIVE
Do you or anyone in your household have any old or lightly used winter coats, mitts, boots, toques, or scarves that are no longer being used? Then may we suggest for you to drop them off at any one of the 14 bins that are around Chestermere at any time, located in schools, Recreation Center, and at Town Hall. This year, Chestermere Community Services would like to help families who are in need of winter clothing for this coming winter season. The clothing will be distributed October 15th, 17th, & 19th, from, 5pm- 8pm, at the old Sears store located at 110 Station Way, next door to Safeway. The town of Chestermere would like to thank Pastor Evan Dewald & his volunteers from Lake Ridge Community Church for their time spent in this event. If you any questions please contact Angela at Community Services at 403-207-7060. Any remaining clothing will be donated to “Inn from the Cold Society” in Calgary.

Chestemere Farmer's Market starting Friday June 17 and continuing until October 7th, 2011.  Come out and support your local farmers.

 Chestermere Loop Around the Lake

The 3rd Annual Loop Around Chestermere Lake will take place on Sunday September 18th 2011.The start time is 8:00 AM. The full run is 11.2 km and I am pleased to announce that again a 5km run is also an option. A children’s 1km run will again be part of the 2011 Loop Around the Lake, starting at 10:00 AM.

registration link:  http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/loop_around_the_lake/

Chestermere Relay for Life June 24th, 2011

For more information contact Jen Paterson at 403-541-5369 or at chestermere.relayforlife.cancer.ab.ca

Chestermere  Country Fair September 16th and 17th, 2011

The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in our community.  This event features agricultural displays and events, a red ribbon contest for baking, pickling and flower displays, wine and beer competition, art displays, a farmers' market, parade, gymkana, petting zoos, vendor displays and more.  To find out more please contact the Chestermere Regional Community Association at 403-272-7170

Chestermere Art & Culture Days.  September 30th to October 1, 2011

Check out the annual kick-off of Alberta Art Days in Chestermere where local venues will be displaying art by artists in and around Chestemere

Chestermere Water Festival July 23, 2011

Make sure you don't miss this great event for the entire family.  This year is going to be a great one with wakeboarding competition, boat parade and tours, fireworks, a fishing derby and a KIDZ ZONE.  Check out www.chestermerewaterfestival.com for mre details on this year's event.

Town of Chestermere Canada Day Celebration July 1, 2011

The Town of Chestermere celebrates Canada Day in grand style with fun, activities for the entire family.  Come out for Movie Night in the Park, face painting, carnival games,  magic show and birthday cake starting at 7pm at John Peake Park

Chestermere Rec Centre Public Skate & Shinny.  April to August 2011

PUBLIC SKATE Monday 3:30pm to 4:45pm, Tuesday 10:30am to 11:30am, Thursday 2:30apm to 3:30pm

SHINNY CRCA membership and full hockey gear is required.  Registration forms must be completed and signed by parents, children arriving without completed registation forms will not be allowed to participate.  Parent supervisors are required.  If no parents stay for shinny, shinny will be cancelled.  Tyke & Novice 3:00pm to 4:15pm on Friday, Atom & PeeWee 1:45pm to 3:00pm Friday, Bantam & Midget 3:15pm to 4:30pm Wednesday, Adult 12:pm t0 1:30pm Fridays.  check website www.chestermerecrca.com

Chestermere Curling Club General Meeting at Chestermere Complex

Monday April 18th, 2011.  The meeting will be held upstairs in the room across from the lounge.  Everyone is welcome & encouraged to attend.  For more information call Chris at 403-272-9090

Chestermere Lake Levels - start Saturday April 23rd.

The WID has indicated that they will raise water levels starting on Saturday April 23rd.  Water will not enter the lake until Monday April 25th.  It is projected that the lake will be full by May 1st, 2011 at the latest.  Of course this will depend on weather and ice on the lake.  Questions can be directed to WID at 403-934-3542

Chestermere Pitch In Campaign Community Spring Clean Up Event April 18th -25th

Lakefront owner's door to door campaign starts April 1st to April 28th.  Lake Clean Up on the Sound end of the lake is April 16th pizza and refreshments will be provided by Western Irrigation District this event will take place from 10am to 2pm. 

Chestermere recycling blitz day is April 16th from 10am to 2pm at John Peake Park. 

come recylce your cardboard, electronics, leaf & yard waste and paints (no dirt please) more info go to www.chestermere.ca

Mocha Mondays with the Mayor of Chestermere May 2nd and June 6th at 9:30am to 11am at the Chestermere High School

Chestermere Council Meetings held at the Chestermere Town Hall

April 18th at 6pm , May 2 at 1pm , May 16th at 6pm.  All Council meetings are open to the public and are held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall agendas and minutes from past meetings can be found on the town's website Connecting with Your Town Council Pages - hope to see you there!

Chestermere & SE Rockyview Volunteer Appreciation Celebration at Chestermere Town Hall April 9th, 2011

This event will be taking place Sunday April 9th, 2011 The event has been organized to recognize the efforts of all volunteers in Chestermere and surrounding area for more information contact Chestermere Town Hall

Camp Chestermere Fund Raising Event April 16th, 2011 7pm to 10pm

Camp Chestermere is holding a fundraiser, featuring a live performance by the Youth Singers of Calgary to support their building project.  There will be a dessert buffet, raffle and free-will offering supporting the completion of Camp Chestermere's new lodge.  It will take place at the Glenmore Christian Academy.  Tickets are $25 each.  For more information and ticket purchase contact:  Camp Chestermere at campoffice@campchestermere.com or call 403-272-6030

Prairie Waters Elementary School - Chestermere Cultural Fair April 6, 2011

Prairie Waters Elementary School will be holding the 2011 Cultural Fair on Wednseday April 6th, 2001. Families will be sharing their own cultural backgrounds through display such as artifacts, photos, music and clothing.  The displays will be open from 9:15 to 11:45 am and 1 to 2:45pm.  From 8:30 to 9:15am or from 12:30 to 1pm there will be a variety of music and dance performances in the gym.

Chestermere Connections Spring Festival @ The Chestermere Rec Centre

Saturday May 7th, 2011 from 10am to 4pm Lots of family fun and activities

2nd Annual Pet Fest - email recreation@chestermerecrca.com

Perry Hjelsvold Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament for more info contact sabrina_dmyterko@transcanada.com

BMO Parade of Garage Sales for more info call 403-354-3432 or emal patricia.virk@bmo.com

Family Fun Bingo Night January 21, 2011 at St. Gabriel the Archangel School 6:00pm to finish

197 Invermere Drive, Chestermer Admission $5.00 per person or $20.00 per famiy

SATURDAY JANUARY 15th 2011, WINTERFEST! A flurry of fun!
 

• Kick off your morning with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus
• Enjoy the musical talents of the Fiddlers Green.
• Sign up for the much anticipated Ice Fishing Derby
•Check out the Frost Free Zone in the main hall, jammed packed full of fun activities; Caricature Artist, Balloon Artist, Slap Shot Hockey, Snowboard Simulator, Wi station- rock band and children’s entertainer “That Crazy Magic Guy” .
•Take the sleigh shuttle over to the Arctic Village at Anniversary Park, explore the maze, the toboggan hill, or cheer on our Polar Bear Dippers. Kids can try their luck at building an inukshuk with the foam building blocks, tour the lake via horse and sleigh or stay toasty warm by the fire pits.
•End the day at 5:30 pm with our Fire & Ice event in Anniversary Park. Children will lead the way with our lantern parade (the craft Winterfest will be celebrating the flurry and fun of winter on Saturday January 15th 2011, with activities at Anniversary Park andWinterfest will be celebrating the flurry and fun of winter on Saturday January 15th 2011, with activities at Anniversary ParK and the Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre.

3rd Annual Polar Bear Dip January 15th, 2011 1pm
 

 YELL – Youth Encouraging Lasting Leadership is excited to be hosting their 3rd a Polar Bear Dip! at Winterfest on January 15th at 1pm. the Polar Bear dip began the winter of 2009 as a major fundraiser for YELL, and to date has been a splashing success in raising money for initiatives and leadership activities for the youth of Chestermere.

Join several local CELEBRITIES, YELL , COUNCIL MEMBERS, and the GENERAL PUBLIC as they take the plunge at 1:00pm on Saturday January 15th as part of Winterfest

1st Annual Exhibition Hockey Game - January 15th, 2011 3pm at Chestermere Rec Centre 

 New this year is our 1st Annual Exhibition Hockey Game with Emergency Services (Fire & RCMP) playing against the men’s team “The Wannabees” Game starts at 3:00pm entry fee is a donation to the Chestermere Food bank, with chances to win door prizes! Catch all the excitement at intermission with the Hamster Ball Races.

FIRST AID TRAINING WITH CPR LEVEL "C" January 15th & 16th Chestermere Rec Centre Meeting Rm 1

Emergency first aid   Saturday January 15 $99.00/Standard First Aid Saturday & Sunday $130.00/Child Care Standard Saturday & Sunday $130.00  FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER CALL SAFEblu Fire & Safety Services at 403-934-9387

Chestermere Lakers Raffle - January 29, 2011 at the Chestermere Recreation Centre

for tickets for the raffle please contact   fundraising@chestermereminorhockey.com

December 14 2010 5pm to 8 pm.

There will be a meeting at the Chestermere Town Hall in the Main Foyer regarding the Edgewater Crossing Area Structure Plan. This area of land is just South of the lake bordering East Chestsrmere Drive down to Township road 240, over to Rainbow Road. This area is between the lake and the railroad crossing. It should be a very interesting area, now much more viable as the train seldom goes down this track any more.

For further information call Paul Mercer at Brown and Associates Planning Group 403-692-4535.
 

Chestermere Citizens On Patrol - Monday December 20th, 2010

Raffle Prize Draw for tickets sold to raise funds call 403-272-0679 for more information

Christmas Eve Day Public Skate & Family Shinny 9am-11am Friday Dec 24th, 2010
 

@Chestermere Recreation Centre  Public Skake (Red Arena) & Family Shinny (Blue Arena) FULL GEAR Free with CRCA Community Membership

New Years Eve Party Dec 31, 2010  Music by Gypsy and the Rose.

 WestCreek Pub Tickets: $20.00 each
December 31st 9:00 pm – 2:00am
Includes: Champagne! Midnight lunch!
Party Favors! Live Entertainment!

Featuring the best of…
Classic Rock, Pop and Country Rock

Supporting Chestermere Minor Hockey
Come for the Music…come for the Fun!

Tickets are available from Westcreek Pub or from me 403.590.1322 or thelake@shaw.ca