Hello, Diamond Valley. Well it’s Parade Day coming up Saturday June 6. This will be the 58th annual Parade Weekend with lots to see and do for the whole family. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who make this weekend happen, it’s really appreciated!
The Parade starts at 10 am in Black Diamond. Check the Town’s website for the inner loop route and bring a lawn chair. Remember they close the Parade route’s roads during this time. Local businesses will be open with specials and there is usually live music scattered throughout the day. After the Parade head over to Millenium Park and the Flare and Derrick from 11–3 in Turner Valley for the Festival and Market. There will be food trucks, local specials, and entertainment for the kids. The Library generally holds its book sale on the Saturday as well. There will be a plant sale from the Diamond Valley Community Gardens as well as a BBQ and Bake Sale from 12–4 in the parking lot of the Anglican Church, and the Turner Valley Legion offers a nice place to sit and relax with the kitchen, patio, and bar open.
Head over to the Sheep Creek Arts Council on Sunset Boulevard for their annual Quilt Show and Bake Sale. They join with the Diamond Valley Quilters for this 19th annual event from 11–3 on June 4. Entry is by donation and you will find heritage, member, and charity quilts on display, with a raffle of two quilts. Funds from the raffle go toward materials for their charity quilts which go to Rowan House, Calgary Children’s Hospital, and the Veterans Association.
Also benefitting Rowan House in June is the 5th annual Swing for Change Golf Tournament on June 8. Brought to you by Western Financial Group, this tourny runs from 1:30–9 at the Turner Valley Golf Course. To register and for full details, visit rowanhouse.ca.
The 39th annual Clothesline Art Sale at Leighton Art Centre will run on June 6 and 7 from 10–4. This unique event offers food trucks, live music, and activities for the whole family. Come explore the 80‑acre historic property and find some amazing artwork by local artists. Their online Clothesline Art Sale runs all month. Check out the Sale and full details of the event at leightoncentre.org.
Plant lovers, mark your calendar for the Millarville Horticultural Club’s annual Plant Sale on June 4. The Sale runs at the Quonset at the Racetrack from 7–7:45 pm. Donations of plants can be dropped off June 4 from 3–6. Very reasonable prices, cash only please, and you can check out their Facebook page for more.
Tune in to the Eagle 100.9 Radio for the “Together We Can Make a Difference” Radiothon on June 18. This event is held alongside the Sheep River Health Trust and funds raised will go to ten local organizations and Health initiatives. The Radiothon has raised over 850K over the past 12 years, so tune in and help make a difference together.
Connections Nature Play will be fundraising for their not‑for‑profit organization for 3–6‑year‑olds. They will be selling rain barrels to be picked up at the Valley Makers Space from 12–8, located at 218 Kennedy Drive in Turner Valley. Rain barrels must be pre‑ordered by either calling 403‑498‑4939 or email at natureschool@dvslc.ca.
And the Sheep River Library is hosting “Little Explorers” on Thursdays from June 4–11 in Riverside Park. This program will provide children with the opportunity to connect with the natural world through hands‑on outdoor activities. Dress for the weather and outdoor play. Please register at the Library.
Foothills Farmers Markets are starting up in June! The big Millarville Market runs Saturdays from 9–2. Check the website for the starting date. Other Markets in our area worth checking out are Longview, Okotoks, High River, Nanton, Bragg Creek, the Saskatoon Farm and Granary Road. Such a nice way to spend a Saturday, shop and explore a Market and then stop for lunch in our beautiful Foothills.
Any news or event for July, please drop me a line before June 15 at elaine.w@telus.net.
Happy Father’s Day June 21!
Elaine Wansleeben
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