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May 07, 2019 5:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Calling All Foodies!The Whyte Avenue Rotary Club invites you to attend an evening of tasty food and fellowship in the heart of Whyte Ave. Date: Tuesday May 7th, 2019 Time: 5:45pm (meet at Blowers & Grafton - 10550 82 Avenue) Cost: $30 per person (drinks not included) Three delicious venues for appetizers, entrees and dessert! Blowers & Grafton Assorted appetizers:
Menu: https://blowersgrafton.com/menus/
Choose your entrée (please indicate choice in your RSVP):
Menu: https://juliosbarrio.com
Choice of one dessert from a selection of delicious, hand-crafted cakes and pastries. |
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Belize Playground Build Recap
May 14, 2019 6:00 p.m.
The presentation is on the Interact Playground build in Corozal, Belize. It was joint project of Rotary Clubs of Corozal, Vegreville, Sherwood Park, Edmonton Glenora, Whyte Avenue, Masters Academy, Emmanual Foundation and the Government of Alberta Renée C. Senko is a Past-President of the Rotary Club of Vegreville |
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Learn how to Compost!
May 21, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Master Composter Nicole Spring from Veg in Yeg will be teaching us how to compost in our own backyards. In this class you will learn the important environmental benefits of composting, as well as the science of what composting is and the organisms behind it. If the weather is good we'll visit a community compost facility at the Veg In YEG Urban Farm. This is a typical outdoor compost pile set-up. She'll demonstrate how to build a pile, maintain it and turn/'fluff' it. Please wear outdoor shoes! She will also bring along my indoor worm composting bin and show you how to set up one of your own, teach you how to take care of worms (they are like pets), recommend places to source them, and basically convince you that you need some! Here is where her garden is located in Garneau: Plan B is to hold it at the Rooster Cafe & Kitchen if weather does not permit having the class outside. |
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May 26, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join us as we spend time with the seniors who utilize Operation Friendship Seniors Society (OFSS). Come out to play a card game, some pool and a coffee with a fellow community member. We will also help serve lunch. |
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World Partnership Walk
May 28, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Naz Hasham is on the national committee for the World Partnership Walk, which addresses global poverty and takes place every year across Canada. This year it will be on June 9th here in Edmonton at the Alberta Legislature grounds. About Naz: Naz is a Regional Campaign Coordinator for AKFC and manages the World Partnership Walk and Golf in the Edmonton region. She was born and raised in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, and the oldest in a family of seven sisters. She attended the University of Nairobi and settled in Canada in 1974. Naz is married with two children and two grandchildren. Naz’s story of change in Canada was shared with audiences in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary.
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Jun. 04, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
We'll be doing our final field trip of the year at The Silk Road Spice Merchant on Whyte Ave! We will hear about:
Free samples will also be provided along with an opportunity to purchase spices if you so choose. Cost: Finger foods will be supplied so the $10 meeting fee will still apply (pay cash the day of as per usual) NOTE: Due to space constraints we are limiting this to 20 people so register early! Location: 10818 82nd Avenue |
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Jun. 05, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Club Annual General Meeting
Jun. 11, 2019 5:45 p.m.
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University of Alberta Community Engagement Consultation
Jun. 18, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Alexis Ksiaskiewicz Bio: Alexis leads institutional government and community relations strategies at the University of Alberta. Over the past fifteen years, she has held leadership roles within the advanced education sector in constituency organizations, advocacy groups, provincial and national associations, and at the University of Alberta. In her current role, she works to advance the university’s reputation and priorities with government and communities locally, provincially and nationally. Alexis is a proud Rotarian and an active volunteer. She is Chair of the Government Relations Officers’ Network for Canadian Universities (GRO Network) and a member of the Government Relations Institute of Canada (GRIC). She also serves on the Board of Directors of the Rotary Club of Edmonton and the Board of Directors of Second Chance Animal Rescue Society (SCARS). She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Alberta and has earned a Certificate in Leading Strategic Change from Rotman School of Management. Event description: The University of Alberta holds community engagement as one of its core goals — to engage across disciplines, campuses, faculties, and units to create interdisciplinary learning experiences for our students, staff and faculty that prepare them to face the complex nature of today’s challenges and workplaces. Community engagement also means creating mutually beneficial learning experiences, research projects, partnerships, and collaborations with communities across our local campuses and extending out to our province, nation and world at large. It’s a key part of the university’s institutional strategic plan, For the Public Good. Beginning in September 2018, the university has embarked on a consultation process to gather input from internal and external community partners. Led by the Office of Government and Community Relations within University Relations, this work will span roughly twelve months. The consultation process includes a series of Table Tops events, Open Houses, and on-line engagement opportunities. On June 18, 2019 members of the Rotary Club Edmonton Whyte Avenue will be asked to take part in a Table Top consultation and provide opinions, share ideas, share expertise or experiences, identify concerns and help to explore or develop solutions regarding the university’s engagement with its community partners. Feedback from the consultations will be used as the basis for the development of a community engagement plan grounded in a community conversation. Ultimately, what we hear will directly guide how the University of Alberta delivers on the engagement goals of For the Public Good over the coming years. |
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Jun. 25, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This is a reverse draw where the last one WINS! Tickets are $15 each PLUS a bottle of wine (minimum $15) OR $30 and we will purchase the bottle for you! The prizes are:
The more tickets that are sold the more bottles of wine can be won! Money raised will go towards our many projects and initiatives in the community, supporting young leaders along with our international initiatives. The final draw will be held on Tuesday, June 25th from 6 - 8 pm at our Year-End Changeover Party at Polar Park Brewing. You don't have to be present to win BUT it would be great if you could join us! To purchase your tickets please click here. |
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Jun. 25, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Hard to believe it but our Rotary year is almost over! Come celebrate all that our club has accomplished this year, hear what our incoming President Kevin Mcleod has in store for the new year. Tickets include:
We will also be doing the draw for our 2nd Annual Whyte Ave Rotary Wine Survivor fundraiser! |
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Jul. 02, 2019
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Jul. 06, 2019 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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The Recover Urban Wellness Project
Jul. 09, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Susan Coward, the Manager of Urban Wellness with the the City of Edmonton is leading the Recover Urban Wellness Project. She will be presenting on the results from researchers who will have spent 2 weeks getting to know marginalized people in the Strathcona neighbourhood and in the river valley - youth and adults. We call this research ethnography and it helps us understand the diversity in the marginalized population and the range of services needed to try to help people reach the outcomes they want like permanent housing, employment stability, re-connecting with family, etc. |
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Rotary Council of Legislation & Hamburg International Convention
Jul. 16, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Every three years, Rotarians meet at the Council on Legislation to review and vote on proposed changes to the legislation that governs Rotary. They consider enactments, which change Rotary's governing documents, and position statements by the RI Board. Rotarian Jackie Hobal is going to tell us about the most recent changes made in April and how it impacts the club.
Then, Rotary Whyte Ave's very own Marilyn Mucha will talk about her experience at the Rotary International Convention in Hamburg. Rotary has international conventions every year in order to bring together members of the Rotary International family from around the world and give them a platform to exchange ideas and come together in friendship.
Should be a fun meeting! |
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River Valley Alliance
Jul. 23, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Fellow Rotarian and Executive Director of the River Valley Alliance (RVA), Brent Collingwood, is coming to our club to talk about the RVA and all their exciting work around the city! The RVA is a non-for-profit organization that aim to transform the North Saskatchewan river falley into a world class, integrated, cross-muncipality park and trail system. To learn more, please visit: https://rivervalley.ab.ca/. |
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Jul. 30, 2019 6:00 p.m.
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Aug. 01, 2019 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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Aug. 06, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Rotary Whyte Ave is taking part in a Blanket Exercise on August 6, 2019 and you're invited to this informative workshop! The Blanket Exercise is an enormously popular and successful teaching tool that uses participatory popular education methodology to raise awareness and understanding of the history of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. REACH Edmonton is coming to provide this workshop for members. REACH Edmonton is a community-based organization working to mobilize and coordinate organizations, community groups and Edmontonians to find innovative solutions to prevention and community safety. For more information: https://reachedmonton.ca/detail/posts/kairos-blanket-exercise. Limited space is available, so please register if you would like to participate! To register: https://portal.clubrunner.ca/6160/Event/blanket-exercise-workshop |
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Aug. 06, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rotary Whyte Ave is taking part in a Blanket Exercise on August 6, 2019 and you're invited to this informative workshop! The Blanket Exercise is an enormously popular and successful teaching tool that uses participatory popular education methodology to raise awareness and understanding of the history of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. REACH Edmonton is coming to provide this workshop for members. REACH Edmonton is a community-based organization working to mobilize and coordinate organizations, community groups and Edmontonians to find innovative solutions to prevention and community safety. For more information: https://reachedmonton.ca/detail/posts/kairos-blanket-exercise. About the instructor: Michelle Nieviadomy, Assistant Director at the Edmonton Native Healing Centre, received the 2013 Esquao Award Clara Woodbridge Community Involvement for her work within the Indigenous community in Edmonton. Michelle has found innovative and creative ways to fuse her passion for community development with the urban Indigenous community. She is engaged in various community initiatives, as well as being an entrepreneur; she owns Iskwew Health & Wellness. Limited space is available, so please register if you would like to participate! |
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Aug. 13, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Get ready for an evening of bocce, beer, BBQ, and fun as Rotary Whyte Avenue's Mike Brandingen hosts club members and friends for a summer potluck, and you're invited! Join us on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 6PM at Mike & Debbie's place for an evening of fun and fellowship. Mike will take care of the grilling of delicious brisket and everyone is invited to bring salads, appetizers, drinks and desserts! Please bring $10 to help cover food costs. Please register by August 7 if you are coming so we know how much food to prepare. Space is limited so register today!
Party details: When: August 13, 2019 What Time: 6PM to 8PM (or until Mike kicks us out) Where: Mike's place Cost: $10 What can I bring? Please sign up to bring appetizers, drinks, salads, and desserts.
So come play some Bocce, eat some delicious food, and join the summer fun on August 13! |
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Fellowship Event
Aug. 13, 2019 6:00 p.m.
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McDougall House Second Stage Addiction Treatment Centre for Women
Aug. 20, 2019 6:00 p.m.
McDougall House is a not for profit organization and second stage addiction treatment centre for women in Edmonton. McDougall House Executive Director Laurie De Grace is coming to our club to talk more about the services McDougall House provides in the community and how they support women in recovery. To learn more: https://www.mcdougallhouse.com/
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Aug. 27, 2019 6:00 p.m.
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Friends of the Royal Alberta Museum (FRAMS)
Sep. 03, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Friends of the Royal Alberta Museum (FRAMS) is an Edmonton non-profits that serves as a dynamic link between the museum and the community through a multitude of exciting programs and events! FRAMS President Chris Radojewski will becoming to Rotary to talk about the Royal Alberta Museum and FRAMS and some of their exciting initiatives! |
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YESS—Youth Empowerment & Support Services
Sep. 10, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Margo Long, President and CEO of YESS, is coming to Rotary Whyte Avenue to speak about the initiatives YESS has around Edmonton. YESS provides immediate and low-barrier shelter, temporary housing, and individualized wraparound support for youth ages 15-24. They focus on working collaboratively with our youth-supporting partners on prevention and diversion out of homelessness.To learn more: https://yess.org/about-us/.
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Sep. 17, 2019 6:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Ave is very fur-tunate to have a purr-fect night of fellowship planned for September 17! Join us when we go as a club to the Cat Cafe on Whyte! No need to paws, this is fur-real! we're not kitten around! The details are here: When: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 What time: 6PM to 7PM Where: the Cat Cafe on Whyte (10111 82 Ave NW) Cost: $10 (or $15, which comes with unlimited drinks at their cafe) What to expect: This is an evening of fellowship for members to get together and talk and meet some of the felines in the community. One of the workers will give a short overview of the Cat Cafe on Whyte as well as an answer any questions we might have. Then it is a night of fun and fellowship with our furry friends! Please make sure to wear socks for this event. It is sure to be an event that will make you feline fine by the end of the night! Hope to see you all there!
To learn more: https://www.catcafeonwhyte.com/ |
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Sep. 17, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Ave is very fur-tunate to have a purr-fect night of fellowship and kitties planned for September 17! Join us when we go as a club to the Cat Cafe on Whyte! No need to paws, this is fur-real! we're not kitten around! The details are here: When: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 What time: 6PM to 7PM Where: the Cat Cafe on Whyte (10111 82 Ave NW) Cost: $10 (or $15, which comes with unlimited drinks at their cafe) What to expect: This is an evening of fellowship for members to get together and talk and meet some of the felines in the community. One of the workers will give a short overview of the Cat Cafe on Whyte as well as an answer any questions we might have. Then it is a night of fun and fellowship with our furry friends! Please make sure to wear socks for this event. It is sure to be an event that will make you feline fine by the end of the night! Hope to see you all there!
To learn more: https://www.catcafeonwhyte.com/ |
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Sep. 24, 2019 6:00 p.m.
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Club Assembly
Oct. 01, 2019 6:00 p.m.
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Edmonton Celebrity
Oct. 08, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Robert Lang is an Edmonton broadcasting pioneer, former escape artist and safecracker. For years he was responsible for maintaining the clock represented in our logo. He is also still managing his own locksmith business at the age of 88! And what's next for him? It's coming to speak to our club! Hope you can all join us! You can learn more about Robert here: https://edmontonrotary.com/Stories/our-iconic-robert-lang |
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Oct. 09, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come help us we support the Edmonton Food Bank in their warehouse!
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Oct. 15, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Rotary Whyte Avenue will be heading down to Nova Cannabis to learn all the ins and outs for this exciting new industry! We'll learn about how Nova Cannabis got started, its business model, and how it navigates recent cannabis legalization. This may not be a surprise but please note that guests have to be 18+ to join us on this meeting. :)
Hope to see you all there! |
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Local Business Field Trip
Oct. 15, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Rotary Whyte Avenue will be heading down to Nova Cannabis to learn all the ins and outs for this exciting new industry! We'll learn about how Nova Cannabis got started, its business model, and how it navigates recent cannabis legalization. Location: 8015 - 104 Street
This may not be a suprise but please note that guests have to be 18+ to join us on this meeting. :)
Hope to see you all there! |
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Oct. 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
We are pleased to announce our inaugural "Dodge the Streets" dodgeball tourney taking place on October 19th at the Saville Community Sport Centre in partnership with Dodgeball Edmonton and Dodgeball Canada in support of YESS. More on Dodgeball Edmonton (and the sport): |
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Oct. 19, 2019 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
As you all know, the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue is holding our inaugural "Dodge the Streets" dodgeball tournament on October 19th in support of Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS).
Not only are we going to be organizing a great tournament but we can join in the fun! Interested? Sign up to take part in the Rotary Dodge Ball recreational team!
This is just the fun league so no experienced required, just come out and have fun! :)
When: Oct. 19
What time: 8AM to 6PM
Who can take part? Anyone
Is there a cost? $30 per person (which can be collected by Tim or Kevin)
Want to start your own team? Learn more and register here: www.dodgeballedmonton.com
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions to either Tim (Tim.Onciul@silvacom.com) or Kevin (kggmcleod@hotmail.com)
Thanks again,
Kevin
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Oct. 22, 2019
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Halloween Party with proceeds going to the Rotary Polio Fund
Oct. 29, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween by combating one of the scariest things out there: Polio! Join Rotary Whyte Ave on Oct. 29 as we have a Halloween party and pumpkin carving at Rooster Kitchen and Bar. This family friendly event will have a Halloween costume contest, silent auction prizes, and (or course) pumpkin carving! A portion of all foods and drink purchases will also go towards combating polio. Anyone who doesn’t want to keep their pumpkins can auction them off to raise funds for polio as well! Details: When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019 from 6PM to 8PM Where: Rooster Kitchen and Bar (10732 82 Ave NW) Cost: Minimum $10 donation requested. If you would like to carve a pumpkin, please contact Tamara (larson.tamarac@gmail.com) so we know how many to purchase! Only those who confirm that they want to carve pumpkins will be guaranteed a pumpkin (though we will try to accommodate everyone). Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pumpkins-for-polio-halloween-party-tickets-76502983483 All funds raised will go to the Polio fund. Hope to see everyone there! |
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Oct. 29, 2019 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Halloween by combating one of the scariest things out there: Polio! Join Rotary Whyte Ave on Oct. 29 as we have a Halloween party and pumpkin carving at Rooster Kitchen and Bar. This family friendly event will have a Halloween costume contest, silent auction prizes, and (of course) pumpkin carving! A portion of all foods and drink purchases will also go towards eradicating polio. Anyone who doesn’t want to keep their pumpkins can auction them off to raise funds for polio as well! Details: When: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2020 from 6PM to 8PM Where: Rooster Kitchen and Bar (10732 82 Ave NW) Cost: Minimum $10 donation requested. If you would like to carve a pumpkin, please contact Tamara (larson.tamarac@gmail.com) so we know how many to purchase! Those who confirm that they want to carve pumpkins will be guaranteed a pumpkin (though we will try to accommodate everyone). Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pumpkins-for-polio-halloween-party-tickets-76502983483 All funds raised will go to toward eradicating Polio. Hope to see everyone there! |
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Nov. 05, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Anthony at Your Service is a local business that provides premium, customized delivery services to Edmonton and Calgary areas, while creating prosperity for adults with intellectual disabilities through visible, valuable, paid job opportunities. Come learn Anthony's story on Nov. 5th! |