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COMMUNITY EVENTS

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Millet Lions: Meetings every 1st & 3rd Mon. @ 7:30 pm.

Saturday July 31
Leukemia Lymphoma Society: Garage Sale, 100% of proceeds towards society. 8 am-2 pm, 164 Garwood Cres., Wet. Many good quality finds.
Ponoka Solo Club: Old Time Dance @ Ponoka Kinsmen Comm. Centre. Doors open at 7 pm. Music by Old Time Ayres. Info: 403-783-2280 or 403-704-1366.

Sunday August 1
Alberta Central Railway Museum: Hosting annual ice cream festival. Free at 2 pm in Cafe Car Val David.

Monday August 2
Adult Acquired Brain Injury Support Group: Meetings 1st Mon. of month @ Wetaskiwin Legion, 1:30 pm.

Wednesday August 4
Millet's Farmers Market: Grand Opening at Agriplex, 4-7 pm. Info: 780-352-3272 or 387-4442.

Thursday August 5
2010 TD Summer Reading Program: Presents Brian Lehr, a professional magician. 11 am @ Calmar Public Library.

Monday August 9
Leduc After 5: Dinner Meeting, (note change of venue), @ Smitty’s Family Restaurant. 6:30 pm. RSVP by Aug. 5. 780-986-5730.
Wetaskiwin Camrose Constituency of the Wildrose Alliance: Meeting, 6:30 pm @ Camrose Firehall.

Tuesday August 10
Wetaskiwin Twilighters’ Visionary Support Group: Indoor Picnic, noon @ By The Lake Park. Entertainment to follow. Info: 780-352-2332.
Yeoford Community Hall: Monthly meeting. Everyone welcome.
Warburg Pembina Surface Right Group: Regular meeting.

Ongoing Events
P.L.A.C.E. Society: Fundraiser Garage Sale. Aug. 6 & 7, 9 am-7 pm @ Falun Comm. Hall. Donations welcome, drop off Aug. 5 from 1-7 pm. All proceeds for skating rink.
Millet Evangelical Free Church: Preschooler Vacation Bible School. Aug. 11. 12, 13. 9:30-11:30 am. Ages 2-6 yrs. 5128-50 Ave. Info: 780-387-5276.
Habitat for Humanity Wetaskiwin: Has started the build. Join the fun! We need volunteers immediately. Info: 780-352-8955 or 780-352-2406.
Millet’s 12th Annual Country Gospel Concert: At Agriplex.  Aug. 7, 1 pm, BBQ Supper (tickets by Aug. 2) 5-6:30 pm.  Aug. 8, 1:30 pm. Pancake breakfast, 8-10 am. Sunday chapel, 10:30-11:30 am. Tickets/info: 780-387-5124 or 986-4368.
Old Fashion Gospel Camp Meeting: July 30 - Aug. 1. At Wheale Ranch Campgrounds, Winfield. Bring own accommodation, free camping. Info: 780-682-2271.
Leduc Heritage Grain Elevator: Open Sat.’s. Summer hours: 10 am-3 pm. Info: 780-986-3793.
Leduc Public Farmers Market: Every  Thurs., year round. Still at City Centre Mall, 50 St. & 52 Ave. 10 am-3 pm. Purchase draw at 11 am. Info: 780-986-3793.
Thorsby Market in the Country: Every Fri., 1-5 pm. 5017-50 Ave. Info: 780-789-3164.
Wetaskiwin Community Market: Every Tues. 3-7 pm @ Kinsmen Hall (222 Northmount Dr.) Info: 780-352-5386.
Wetaskiwin Farmers Market: Every Wed. 10 am-2 pm @ Wetaskiwin Mall. For tables/info: 403-783-4841.
Lakedell Farmers’ Market: Every Fri. 4:30-7:30 pm @ Lakedell Ag Centre. For tables/info: 780-682-3797.
Ma-Me-O Beach Market: Every Sun. 10 am-4 pm. Info: 780-789-3992.
Wetaskiwin Seniors Citizens Society: Tues. Night Bingo. 7-9 pm @ Wet. Senior Centre.
Mulhurst Bay Legion #246: Bingo every Tues. 7 pm.
Wetaskiwin Art Club: Annual Art Walk. Till Aug. 15, downtown Main St.
Wetaskiwin Community Literacy Program: Rhyming Tots. Free drop-in program for preschoolers & caregivers. Every Tues. 780-352-7257. 
Neighbours Outreach Wetaskiwin (NOW): Prayer line-it’s anonymous. 780-352-8427. Prayer email: prayernowatnow@gmail.com.
Millet Public Library: Story Time on Wed.’s 10:30 am. Info: 780-387-5222.
Millet Community Food Bank: Wed. & Fri. 10 am-2 pm. Call in advance for food hampers or donations. 780-387-0227.
Millet Legion: Meetings every 2nd & 4th Wed. evenings.
Millet Legion Crib: Fridays @ 7:30 pm.
Millet & District Seniors Pot Luck Lunch & Games: Last Wed. of month, noon @ Legion. 780-387-4216.
Millet & District Seniors Floor Curling & Coffee:  Mon.’s, 1 pm. Community Hall. 780-387-3596.
Millet & District Seniors Afternoon Crib: 2nd Tues. of month @ Legion, 1 pm. 780-387-4631.
Millet & District Historical Society Mtgs: Last Mon. of month. @ 1 pm. 780-387-5558.