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Wednesday, March 20
THE SHADOW OF GOLD - FILM SCREENING AND Q&A
The Shadow of Gold documentary is a global investigation of the ultimate talisman of wealth, beauty and power. Filmed in China, Peru, Canada, the U.S., London, Dubai, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Shadow of Gold reveals the impact of gold mining and the gold trade on our economy, environment and conflicts.
TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
Join us for some pre-meeting conversation and Mark's famous chili at 6 pm. The meeting kicks off at 6:30 with a great big introduction to Toastmasters. Participate as much or as little as you wish.
21ST ANNUAL YOUTH HIRING FAIR
Calgary's only hiring fair exclusively for youth ages 15 - 24 providing an opportunity for young people to meet with a variety of recruiters from a wide range of industries all under one roof. Job opportunities range from part-time, full-time, career and seasonal opportunities. There is no cost to youth. Employers will be accepting resumes and conducting on the spot interviews.
Thursday, March 21LEARN TO STORYTELL
Build confidence. Be creative. Overcome public speaking nerves. No experience necessary! This interactive, hands-on workshop will teach you: -How to craft stories -How to use your voice to engage an audience -Public speaking skills (Storytelling is public speaking on steroids!) -Are you nervous to get in front of a crowd? -Have you wanted to tell a story at the slam, but never got up the nerve? -Do you want to improve your public presentation skills? Grow your storytelling skills! Become a better presenter!
Saturday, March 23FABRIC & BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER
We have over 1000 books for sale, with a wide selection of fiction from best-selling authors such as John Grisham, Tom Clancy, J.K. Rowling, and Nora Roberts. Our non-fiction sections include biographies, memoirs, recipe books, history, music, and religion. For children and young adults there is a large variety of fiction and educational resources. Includes fabric 1 metre or longer, quilting fabric, yarn, knitting needles, patterns, sewing notions and thread.
METIS FEST 2019
On Saturday March 23rd The Métis Nation of Alberta is throwing a party near you! Bring your family and friends to Métis Fest from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm for a free province-wide showcase of Métis culture, talent, and history! Come for the jigging and fiddling, stay for the stew and bannock. Share in the heritage and pride of the Métis people. Each region will have its own unique flavour and feel, but at each event you can expect, jigging contest, showcases of jigging and fiddling, stew and bannock, live music and jam session.
BEAUMONT CIRCUS BLOCK PARTY
Portable fire receptacle: we will provide hot drinks, marshmallows, and cooking sticks. Bring lawn chairs & Hot dogs. Local historic tour. All ages family-friendly, weather-appropriate fun at 4 Street and 15 Avenue NE.
Sunday, March 24CRUCIFIXUS: SACREN CHORAL WORKS BY LOTTI & BACH
The Calgary Bach Choir perform J.S. Bach's Cantata 12 & 146 and Lotti's Missa Sancti Christophori. Adults/Seniors $20; students free.
Monday, March 25PECHAKUCHA: INTERROBANG
"?!" -- Interrobang -- it's the punctuation mark that combines the function of a question and an exclamation. Essentially, a shouted question. "You call that a hat‽" What questions do PKNYYC's next ten speakers need to exclaim‽ What keeps them curious‽ What do they need to let out‽
Tuesday, March 26BEHIND ENEMY LINES WITH MARTHE COHN
Marthe Cohn, was born in Metz, France in 1920. She was a beautiful, young woman living across the German border in France, when Hitler rose to power. As the Nazi occupation escalated, Marthe's sister was sent to Auschwitz while her family fled to the South of France. Marthe chose to fight back, and joined the intelligence service of the First French Army. Utilizing her perfect German accent and Aryan appearance, Marthe posed as a German nurse desperately trying to obtain word of a fictional fiancé. She traveled the countryside and approached troops sympathetic to her plight, thereby obtaining critical information for the Allied commanders.
Outro music is Dead Men Talk Too Much ft. Texture by First Place Science Project & p.WRECKS. Used under license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US.
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By John SmileyWednesday, March 20
THE SHADOW OF GOLD - FILM SCREENING AND Q&A
The Shadow of Gold documentary is a global investigation of the ultimate talisman of wealth, beauty and power. Filmed in China, Peru, Canada, the U.S., London, Dubai, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, The Shadow of Gold reveals the impact of gold mining and the gold trade on our economy, environment and conflicts.
TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
Join us for some pre-meeting conversation and Mark's famous chili at 6 pm. The meeting kicks off at 6:30 with a great big introduction to Toastmasters. Participate as much or as little as you wish.
21ST ANNUAL YOUTH HIRING FAIR
Calgary's only hiring fair exclusively for youth ages 15 - 24 providing an opportunity for young people to meet with a variety of recruiters from a wide range of industries all under one roof. Job opportunities range from part-time, full-time, career and seasonal opportunities. There is no cost to youth. Employers will be accepting resumes and conducting on the spot interviews.
Thursday, March 21LEARN TO STORYTELL
Build confidence. Be creative. Overcome public speaking nerves. No experience necessary! This interactive, hands-on workshop will teach you: -How to craft stories -How to use your voice to engage an audience -Public speaking skills (Storytelling is public speaking on steroids!) -Are you nervous to get in front of a crowd? -Have you wanted to tell a story at the slam, but never got up the nerve? -Do you want to improve your public presentation skills? Grow your storytelling skills! Become a better presenter!
Saturday, March 23FABRIC & BOOK SALE FUNDRAISER
We have over 1000 books for sale, with a wide selection of fiction from best-selling authors such as John Grisham, Tom Clancy, J.K. Rowling, and Nora Roberts. Our non-fiction sections include biographies, memoirs, recipe books, history, music, and religion. For children and young adults there is a large variety of fiction and educational resources. Includes fabric 1 metre or longer, quilting fabric, yarn, knitting needles, patterns, sewing notions and thread.
METIS FEST 2019
On Saturday March 23rd The Métis Nation of Alberta is throwing a party near you! Bring your family and friends to Métis Fest from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm for a free province-wide showcase of Métis culture, talent, and history! Come for the jigging and fiddling, stay for the stew and bannock. Share in the heritage and pride of the Métis people. Each region will have its own unique flavour and feel, but at each event you can expect, jigging contest, showcases of jigging and fiddling, stew and bannock, live music and jam session.
BEAUMONT CIRCUS BLOCK PARTY
Portable fire receptacle: we will provide hot drinks, marshmallows, and cooking sticks. Bring lawn chairs & Hot dogs. Local historic tour. All ages family-friendly, weather-appropriate fun at 4 Street and 15 Avenue NE.
Sunday, March 24CRUCIFIXUS: SACREN CHORAL WORKS BY LOTTI & BACH
The Calgary Bach Choir perform J.S. Bach's Cantata 12 & 146 and Lotti's Missa Sancti Christophori. Adults/Seniors $20; students free.
Monday, March 25PECHAKUCHA: INTERROBANG
"?!" -- Interrobang -- it's the punctuation mark that combines the function of a question and an exclamation. Essentially, a shouted question. "You call that a hat‽" What questions do PKNYYC's next ten speakers need to exclaim‽ What keeps them curious‽ What do they need to let out‽
Tuesday, March 26BEHIND ENEMY LINES WITH MARTHE COHN
Marthe Cohn, was born in Metz, France in 1920. She was a beautiful, young woman living across the German border in France, when Hitler rose to power. As the Nazi occupation escalated, Marthe's sister was sent to Auschwitz while her family fled to the South of France. Marthe chose to fight back, and joined the intelligence service of the First French Army. Utilizing her perfect German accent and Aryan appearance, Marthe posed as a German nurse desperately trying to obtain word of a fictional fiancé. She traveled the countryside and approached troops sympathetic to her plight, thereby obtaining critical information for the Allied commanders.
Outro music is Dead Men Talk Too Much ft. Texture by First Place Science Project & p.WRECKS. Used under license CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US.