News stories these days have been getting crazier and crazier. First a man jumping into the lion cage, now a runaway boy making an escape in a balloon? Falcon Heene was reported to the police by his parents, because they thought he had been on-board a homemade helium balloon that was left untethered and blew away.…
This is not a ‘spelling bee’ or a ‘spell-a-thon’. No, this is The Wordfest! One of Canada’s largest international literary festival and it is happening in Banff, Calgary and the Bow Valley area. Running from October 13th -18th, you can enjoy a wide variety of events from interviews, book signings, readings, panel discussions and so much…
For many of us, even if we don’t want to admit it, educate is important! We spend most of our days at school, so shouldn’t we students have a little bit of a say in what happens with our education system? The Minister of Education thinks so! SpeakOut! Alberta is a site dedicated to providing…
Passionate about human rights? Interested in volunteering your time or learning more? The Race for Rights Anti Racism and Human Rights Conference is scheduled to take place on Saturday December 5th, 2009. It will be the first of its kind in Calgary. From prominent and inspiring speakers to heated debates, the Youth Conference will feature many…
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come down to Mount Royal University and check out the 2009 EcoLiving Fair! September 26 & 27, 2009 10:00 am – 4:00 pm It’s a two day showcase of individuals and groups who have come together to share their environmentally friendly projects and ideas with us Calgarians. You can…
Yep, you guessed it! Tibet’s Buddhist leader is coming to visit our beautiful city! The Dalai Lama was born on July 6, 1935 in northeastern Tibet. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989, he has been to more than 60 countries, and has won 84 awards and honorary doctorates to recognize the peace and…
Julie Taymor brings a beloved Disney Classic to life in the Tony Award winning Broadway, The Lion King. In the 2 hours and 25 minutes the room will be transformed into the African Savannah accompanied with Oscar winning songs from Elton John & Tim Rice, a cast of over 40 talented actors and captivating choreography.…
The Calgary Foundation invites you to Have Your Say in Calgary’s VitalSigns 2009 survey that measures our city’s quality of life in 12 key issue areas. Calgary’s VitalSigns was launched by The Calgary Foundation in 2007 to spark discussion, encourage connections and inspire action. By taking the pulse of our community, Calgary’s VitalSigns provides a snapshot…