Fuse Social Announces New Chief Social Entrepreneur

During the last six months, significant restructuring has transpired within FuseSocial, a backbone organization supporting the social profit sector of Wood Buffalo. Recognizing the need for strong and consistent leadership, the Board is pleased to announce Bonnah Carey to assume the Chief Social Entrepreneur role for the next year.

Effective today, Tuesday, November 24^th, 2015 the FuseSocial Board would like to officially announce the current model will continue with previous board members, Bonnah Carey and Bryan Jackson as leaders of this organization until January 2017.  This will provide stability and growth for all staff members and allow FuseSocial to continue to effectively serve the social profit sector.

“We are happy to announce this appointment,” reported Jeannette Bancarz, FuseSocial Board Chair. “Bonnah will continue to bring creativity to the organization’s programs and her deep sense of commitment to our region’s social profit sector.  She has served social profits at all program, fundraising, executive and leadership levels, and has an amazing breadth of experience in the sector.”

“I look forward to continuing to serve Wood Buffalo social profit organizations in this new capacity,” remarks Bonnah. “FuseSocial plays a significant role in supporting and developing social profit organizations’ contribution to this region’s quality of life.”

FuseSocial exists to enhance the capacity of individual Wood Buffalo social profit organizations; to create collective influence for better sector representation and; to encourage and facilitate the development of community volunteers and leaders. To learn more information about this organization, please visit the website at fusesocial.ca.

 

For more information please contact Jacqueline Doleman, Volunteer Capacity & Communications Associate, 780-791-9333, Jacqueline.doleman@fusesocial.ca. 

Santa Claus Parade-Volunteer or Register a Christmas Float

Want to get on Santa’s ‘Nice’ list this Christmas? Volunteer and float registration opens today for this year’s Santa Claus Parade & Lights of Christmas presented by Country 93.3.

“We’re inviting volunteers to register for the parade and get the best seat in the house as Santa makes his way through downtown Fort McMurray,” said Parade coordinator, Megan Stringer. “This is also a great opportunity for community groups and businesses to register a float and be seen in the parade.” The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Holly Jolly Christmas.’

Every year, the local volunteer community has been helping the Santa Claus Parade
festivities to be a success. More than 50 floats participated in last year’s Parade, and
nearly 5,000 spectators came out to see Santa. December 5^th is going to be a festive day in Fort McMurray with the Santa Claus Parade starting at 6:30 p.m., and the Lights of Christmas in Jubilee Plaza at 5 p.m. Residents are also invited to visit the Elves’ Workshop, hosted by the Wood Buffalo Regional Library at MacDonald Island Park from 12:00 – 4:30 p.m.

To volunteer, register a float, or find out more, visit www.rmwb.ca/santa, or email
megan.stringer@rmwb.ca.

Registration is open until November 23^rd. For additional details please contact Megan Stringer, megan.stringer@rmwb.ca or visit http://www.rmwb.ca/santa.

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Alberta Culture Days Events at Mac Island

Community Programming

The Suncor Energy Centre for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce new community programming this fall! There are visual art classes, culinary art lessons, as well as performing art opportunities. 

Visual Arts

Art Classes
Join a community class of art lovers and find your artistic style with local artist Kritsana Naowakhun this fall.  Kritsana individualizes this instruction to build each person’s confidence, skill, and most importantly artistic niche.  Supplies provided.

Youth Classes (Ages 12-16)
$275.00/participant

Beginner: Sept. 24 – Nov. 26 (Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm)
Advanced: Sept. 25 – Nov. 27 (Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 pm)

Adult Classes (Ages 17+)
$275.00/participant

Advanced (Ages 17+): Sept. 15 – Dec. 1 (Mondays from 6:00-9:00)
Beginner (Ages 17+): Sept. 16 – Nov. 25 (Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30)

NOTE:  Students from Spring 2014 will be showcasing their work in the Peter Czuy Gallery at Holy Trinity High School during Alberta Culture Days.  Opening reception will be Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2:00-4:00 pm.  Everyone is welcome.


Introduction to Digital Photography
This workshop will provide an introduction to basic camera functions, composition, and editing as well as cover a range of photographic styles including: nature, portrait, black and white, location, HDR, and many more.  Participants are to bring a camera, memory card and charged battery with them to class.  Also, although not required, if they have a tripod they are encouraged to bring this as well. This is an Adult (ages 17+) class.

Sept. 11 – Nov. 13 (Thursdays)                                                                                                            Class Maximum:  12
7:00-9:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                  $149.00


Photoshop for Beginners
This class will be for individuals wishing to take their photographic images to the next level. It will focus on advanced editing and composite techniques including, but not limited to, selection methods, layers, colour correction, sharpening, masks, black & white, photo restoration, HDR, selective colour, and output for web and print.
Individuals who are interested should have a camera to take their own images as well as access to Adobe Photoshop at home to complete assignments. It is available for a free 30-day trial or a monthly membership from Adobe.com.  This is an Adult (ages 17+) class.

Sept. 8 – Nov. 3 (Mondays)                                                                                                                              Class Maximum:  12
7:00-9:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                  $149.00


Culinary Arts

Crust & Crumb: The Art of Bread Making
Don’t be intimidated by the thought of making bread from scratch any longer!  Discover the art and science behind yeast, gluten, kneading and shaping as you learn to make a variety of delicious homemade bread products, such as sandwich loaves, pizza dough, and cinnamon buns. Participants will leave with their own freshly made dough to bake at home, please bring a large container to bring home your dough.  This is an Adult class (18+).

Sunday, October 19th                                                                                    Class Maximum:  14
12:30-4:30 pm                                                                                                $100.00/participant


Santa’s Workshop:  Christmas Cookies!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to bake! Get a head start on your Christmas baking this year with an afternoon full of both classic and inventive Christmas cookies. Whether you are an inexperienced baker who would like to learn the basics of the perfect cookie, or a seasoned cookie pro who would like to add some new recipes to your repertoire, there will be something for everyone… and lots for Santa to sample.  Please bring a container to bring home a variety of cookies.

Youth Class (Ages 7-12)
Saturday, December 13                                                                                    Class Maximum:  12
1:00-4:00 pm                                                                                                            $75.00/participant

Adult Class (Ages 18+)
Sunday, December 14                                                                                    Class Maximum:  14
1:00-4:00 pm                                                                                                            $75.00/participant


Performing Arts

Acting
There are very few opportunities for classes for who would love to explore acting in this community.  You will learn the “Do’s & Don’ts” of an audition, movement for actors, improvisation, stage acting and much more in this exciting course.  When you are finished, you will have a complete understanding of Theatre and performance.

Youth Class (Ages 10-15)
Sept. 16 – Nov. 25 (Tuesdays)                                                                                                                              Class Maximum:  20
6:00-8:30 pm (25 hrs total)                                                                                                                                                $125.00 + GST

Adult Classes (Ages 16+)
Sept. 24 – Nov. 26 (Wednesdays)                                                                                                                              Class Maximum:  20
6:00-9:00 pm                  (30 hrs total)                                                                                                                                                $149.00


Community Concert Band
Have you ever played in a band and wished you could pick up your instrument again? Do you have kids currently involved in band and would like the opportunity to enjoy playing music with them? Then we have a program for you. 
Our Community Concert Band is a program for musicians 14+ who have performed on wind, brass and percussion instruments and would like the opportunity to develop those music skills in a dynamic setting. It does not matter how many years you’ve played, how many years ago you played your instrument or what level you are at. The opportunity to have fun and enjoy making music with others is a rewarding experience.

Sept. 23 – Dec. 9 (Tuesdays)                                                                                                                                                No class maximum

7:00-9:00 pm                                                                                                                                                                          $100.00/participant

Visit www.suncor.fmcschools.ca for more information and to register. 

Culture Calls

                                        

If you want to know about what's going on around town, then check out Culture Calls!

This electronic newsletter showcases local art exhibitions, events, concerts, job postings, as well as volunteer and funding opportunities, and much more.

If you would like to have your email added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to recreationandculture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

To find out what's going on this upcoming week, please visit the Culture Calls page on the Municipal website or click here. 

Islamic Awareness Day- June 7, 2014

Culture Calls

If you want to know about what's going on around town, then check out Culture Calls!

This electronic newsletter showcases local art exhibitions, events, concerts, job postings, as well as volunteer and funding opportunities, and much more.

If you would like to have your email added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to recreationandculture@woodbuffalo.ab.ca

To find out what's going on this weekend, please visit the Culture Calls page on the Municipal website or click here. 

A Knight in the Philippines- TONIGHT!

Team Trivia at FMPL- Register Now! Event is Feb. 7, 2014

Festival of Trees Volunteers for Nov. 13 to 18, 2013

Interested people can sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FA5A62BAAF94-festival