Half Your Plate Chef’s Dinner

Are you always looking for quick, simple and easy lunch or dinner ideas? Are you wanting to change your diet to something more attainable and healthier? Do you live a vegetarian lifestyle? Or are you wanting to learn from top chef’s and how to put together a creative meal out of fruits or vegetables? If you answered “yes” to any of these, you may want to check out Half Your Plate Chef’s Dinner this Friday night!

“The Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner was created to bring produce to the next level. A culinary opportunity to show people how to get creative with their meals using fruits and vegetables. Thanks to a collective of local, internationally renowned chefs, we are delighted to bring this event back for it’s second year. We have added even more to the line up this year, including additional chefs, courses, and guest appearances!

“After our hor d’oeuvres reception, sit down for a five course plated experience. You may decide to see JUST how creative our chefs can get, by choosing the vegetarian option. Live entertainment, culinary demonstrations, and pairings with local distilleries. Each guest will take home a Culinary Chef’s Bag worth your ticket price ($80) filled with great items to try in the kitchen.”

Proceeds to Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation and Community Kitchen of Calgary.

Come meet the chef’s: Liana Robberecht, Michael Allemeier, Andrew Keen, Michele Aurigemma, Melanie Hennessey, Justin Leboe, James Neilson, Anne Sellmer & Rogelio Herrera and enjoy your Friday evening creating and tasting beautiful vegetarian fruit and vegetable dishes. Tickets are $80.00 and can be order through the Calgary Produce Marketing Association website.

EVENT DETAILS

Friday, March 9, 2018

Winsport – Markin MacPhail Centre

88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest

Cocktail Reception: 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Dinner: 7:00pm

Entertainment to follow

The Humans @ Theatre Calgary

Running March 6, 2018 until March 31, 2018, Theatre Calgary welcomes the critically acclaimed theatre production, The Humans.

Get your tickets today for real life look into family gatherings and conflict. True in nature, their reality is something to be cherished and remembered, before their family dinner turns into something a bit unexpected.

With a wide variety of show times through out the month of March, be sure to get your tickets. Check out Theatre Calgary’s schedule below for ticket availability.

To guarantee your seats:

“Peer inside a duplex tenement apartment in New York City’s Chinatown as the Blake family gathers for Thanksgiving. It isn’t long until old tensions boil over and personal secrets are laid on the table. One of the most critically-acclaimed plays from Broadway in recent years, The Humans is definitely something to be thankful for.”

Tuesday, March 6	7:30 PM	Preview	BUY
Wednesday, March 7	7:30 PM	Preview	BUY
Thursday, March 8	7:30 PM	Preview, Talk Theatre Thursday	BUY
Friday, March 9	8:00 PM	Opening	BUY
Saturday, March 10	2:00 PM	Pay What You Can Matinee	BUY
Saturday, March 10	8:00 PM	BUY
Sunday, March 11	7:30 PM	BUY
Tuesday, March 13	7:30 PM	Rush Ticket Tuesday Talkback Tuesday	BUY
Wednesday, March 14	7:30 PM	BUY
Thursday, March 15	7:30 PM	Talk Theatre Thursday	BUY
Friday, March 16	8:00 PM	BUY
Saturday, March 17	2:00 PM	Spotlight Saturdayi	BUY
Saturday, March 17	8:00 PM	BUY
Sunday, March 18	2:00 PM	BUY
Tuesday, March 20	7:30 PM	Rush Ticket Tuesdayi Talkback Tuesdayi	BUY
Wednesday, March 21	7:30 PM	BUY
Thursday, March 22	7:30 PM	BUY
Friday, March 23	8:00 PM	BUY
Saturday, March 24	2:00 PM	Senior Saturday Matinee	BUY
Saturday, March 24	8:00 PM	BUY
Sunday, March 25	2:00 PM	BUY
Tuesday, March 27	7:30 PM	Rush Ticket Tuesday Talkback Tuesday	BUY
Wednesday, March 28	7:30 PM	ASL Interpreted performance	BUY
Thursday, March 29	7:30 PM	BUY
Friday, March 30	8:00 PM	BUY
Saturday, March 31	2:00 PM	BUY
Saturday, March 31	8:00 PM	BUY

https://www.theatrecalgary.com/

“Every once in a while a play comes along that so perfectly and honestly captures the fears, the hopes, and the humanity of our times. Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, this play is both achingly real and piercingly funny.”

Partners Bridge Tournament

The West Hillhurst Go-Getters will be hosting a Partners Bridge Tournament on the weekend of Saturday, March 17, 2018.

Here is what you need to know to register for the tournament:

When: Saturday, March 17, 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Go-Getters room
Address: 1940 6 Ave N.W. – Calgary, Alta. – T2N 0W3

Cost: $25.00 per person (includes two sessions of game play, cash prizes and lunch)

For more information or to register, please call 403.283.3720

Come on down and join like-minded seniors during the competitive (but always fun) game play. Use strategy to beat your opponents and take away the victory. Running from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., registration includes cash prices and lunch. But don’t delay – Registration is open only for a couple more days and closes March 9, 2018.

REMEMBER – THIS IS A SENIOR PLAY TOURNAMENT

To all competitors, good luck and may your hand bring you the best game play possible,

Arts Common Presents National Geo Live

Ever wonder what it’s like to look through the lens of professional nature photographer that captures some of the world’s most outstanding and visually appealing images? Be a part of the National Geographic Live series at Arts Common and experience the exhilarating career of Bertie Gregory.

As reported on the Arts Common website, “Whether camping with coastal wolves on Vancouver’s western beaches, pursuing peregrine falcons in London, or filming leopards in the streets of Mumbai, Bertie Gregory captures the essence of what it means to coexist peacefully—with respect and humor—alongside the magnificent creatures of the natural world.

“Host of National Geographic’s Wild Life, as well as the winner of the 2015 Scientific Exploration Society Zenith Explorer award and 2012 Youth Outdoor Photographer of the Year prize, Gregory is a passionate advocate for the natural world. Join Gregory as he takes us into the lives of the animals in our own backyard, in hopes of inspiring us to protect them.”

Wild Life with photographer Bertie Gregory

Tickets are still available for this evenings showcase at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00pm
Monday, March 5, 2018 at 7:00pm
Arts Commons, Jack Singer Concert Hall

For more information or to purchase your tickets, check out the Arts Common website or call their box office at 403-294-9494
Subscription renewals are from April 11 – June 8, renew today to keep your National Geographic Live subscription! New subscriptions and single tickets go on sale June 9th.

Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres

Start March off right with some good family fun, entertainment and some east-coast tradition at the annual Calgary Maple Festival des Sucres. This two-day weekend event hosts multiple of dance and folk music from French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music, dance and tasty foods from local businesses.

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As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “The Maple Festival is a unique experience that has become a must see event of March in Calgary. In a genuine and charming atmosphere, come celebrate an Eastern Canada tradition at the historical village of Heritage Park. Discover French-Canadian, Metis and First Nations folk music and dance, participate in circus and crafts workshops, find delectable local products at the new Sugar Market, have family fun with outdoor activities, ride in a horse-drawn hay wagon, enjoy a traditional maple shack meal and don’t forget to taste a delicious maple taffy on snow.”

No plans for the weekend? Take in the event for some good fun. For more information and to purchase your tickets, please check out the Calgary Maple Festival website, here.

Does this event not fit into your weekend schedule but are still looking for things to do? Check out WHCA website to see the centre’s events, activities and ice time availability.

The 19th Annual WHCA Squash Tournament is HERE!

The WHCA and Health Club are excited to announce that the 19th Annual Squash Tournament starts today. Action starts this afternoon and runs straight through until Saturday evening. Come on down and cheer for your favourite squash athletes during the fast-paced action.

Not only will there be some intense action taking place on the world-class squash courts, but there will be snacks and munchies provided for all attendees. Not only that, the Health Club will be selling and serving water, juices and beer for an awesome price. There will be door-prizes, silent auctions items and more.

In regards to the championship, please note:

The squash tournament takes place from March 1, 2018 until March 3, 2018. The Health Club will be closed from @ 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and all day Saturday. The WHCA and Health Club are sorry for the inconvenience and will be open for regular hours on Sunday.

Remember to come see the action! The event is open to the public to watch and is totally free (beverages, silent auction, etc are additional). Cheer on your favourite players and get involved in this growing and competitive event.

Alberta Theatre Projects – CONSTELLATIONS

SOPHISTICATED ROMANCE CONSTELLATIONS BY NICK PAYNE DIRECTED BY VALERIE PLANCHE
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 17, 2018
Martha Cohen Theatre, 215 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

Running until mid-March, Alberta Theatre Projects hosts Constellations, a magically romantic tale of two unlikely individuals, who by chance, find themselves falling deeply in love. Though life throws some unexpected curve balls, the two beautiful characters, Roland and Marianne, work together in finding peace in their relationship.

As reported on the Visit Calgary website, “An international hit on Broadway and in London’s West End, Constellations is a spellbinding love story about an unlikely romance between Roland, a beekeeper, and Marianne, a physicist. After a chance encounter at a barbeque brings them together the possibility of a spark seems unlikely, but what happens next defies the limits of our understanding of time and space. Unfolding in a series of parallel moments over the course of their relationship, the play explores the infinite trajectories that love can take to bring us together or pull us apart.”

Get your tickets today for this award winning show and learn how true love can never be stopped.

Audience Considerations: Contains mature subject matter and coarse language. Suggested for ages 14+

Tickets range from $26 – $75: For more info call Alberta Theatre Projects Ticket Office at 403-294-7402 or email us at tickets@ATPlive.com

“THE MOST SOPHISTICATED DATE PLAY BROADWAY HAS SEEN” – THE NEW YORK TIMES “A ROMANTIC BOMBSHELL” – VARIETY “FUNNY, TENDER AND STARTLINGLY ORIGINAL WORK” – THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Be BRAVE – Anti-Bullying Game

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The Calgary Hitmen come together in the promotion of anti-bullying and acceptance event open to the entire family. The event will help teach children and teens the importance of standing up to bullies and prevention.

As reported on the visitcalgary.com website, “Join the Calgary Hitmen for the BE BRAVE Anti-Bullying game on Tuesday, February 27 at 11:00AM. Learn the importance of acceptance and bullying prevention from guest speakers, concourse displays and in-game activities. Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of anti-bullying. Score your tickets at HitmenHockey.com for a special price and help us take a stand against bullying.”

In today’s world, bullying can happen in many forms. From technology to personal bullying, this program helps to educate people of the importance of reducing and eliminating the psychological damaging occurrence. We, at WHCA support this imitative and hope your family attends this event.

Get your tickets today. Enjoy the competitive hockey action, in-game activities and more!

WHCA History & Community Support

Throughout the 20^th century, Calgary began to see robust growth and opportunity. The population exploded and the city became known for its’ success in all industries. Calgary is southern Alberta’s hub of commercial and economic growth and the cities prosperity resulted in the expansion and creation of new communities.

But do you know the real history of West Hillhurst Community Association? Today, the community center serves hundreds of people in the area with an extensive variety of programs, amenities and rental spaces, building rapport of neighbours and community members.

As reported on the Federation of Calgary Communities, “West Hillhurst is a northwest community located in Calgary’s inner city, west of the community of Hillhurst/Sunnyside. It is located on the North Bank of the Bow River.

“The community began as a farm, owned by the Riley family, a prominent pioneer family. The area was annexed by the city in 1907 but development was not substantial until after 1945. At this time, a number of Victory homes were built for returning soldiers. Although these homes were only designed to last for 5 years, many still exist today. West Hillhurst is a mixture of older homes and infill developments.

“The community’s close proximity to downtown gives residents easy access and a footbridge across Memorial Drive allows residents to walk or rollerblade to work. The community is also located nearby SAIT, the Alberta College of Art and the University of Calgary. There are both public and separate schools in West Hillhurst and the area houses an outdoor pool and tennis court.

“Hillhurst is home to an active community centre which offers an after school centre and daycare. The facility is also used for other programs including jazzercise, martial arts and squash. The community skating rink is also popular, and is used by amateur sports teams, youth skating program, seniors skate and public skating.”

There are decades of history and community spirit in west Hillhurst. Come on down, get your membership today and start experiencing the benefits of a historical significant community center. And if you need more information on programs, amenities, events and more, be sure to browse the website.

The WHCA looks forward to working with the residents of west Hillhurst now and into the future, creating a dynamic and beneficial center for the community to attend.

Happy Family Day from WHCA

Unfortunately, the WHCA community center will be closed today for Family Day. We hope that everyone will take some time to cherish the extra day with your family. Do something fun, whether outside or in, and enjoy bonding with the family.

Are you looking for Family Day activities in Calgary or area? There are lots of low-cost and free activities to take part in Calgary. Here are just some of my suggestions:

Glenbow Museum – Take some time out of your busy schedule and head to a museum. Enjoy the serene and quiet surroundings of Glenbow while browsing stunning art and displays.

Olympic Plaza Skating – Is it a beautiful day? Head outside for some fresh hair and hit the rink. Perfect for all ages, this fun event will get the kids outside, get their exercise and enjoy what the Calgary community has to offer.

Park & Trail Hike – There are extensive trails and paths within the city. No matter what location you reside in the city, wilderness isn’t far away. Get out for some relaxing exercise, fresh air and maybe even family snow ball fight.

Does your family have an annual Family Day Tradition? Tell us about it. What other activities are great for Family Day? Share with our readers and help them have the best day possible.

WHCA will open for regular programs and hours on Tuesday, February 19, 2018

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