Hello, Diamond Valley. Well, February turned out to be not so bad, at least the first few weeks anyway. I can hardly wait until the grass and trees start turning green again, and spring fills the air.
It’s St. Patrick’s Day on March 17. The Turner Valley Legion usually has the young Celtic Dancers at some point near St. Patty’s Day, please check their Facebook page closer to the date to find out when. And don’t forget their meat draws, 50/50s, Pool and games nights, and special dinners. You don’t have to be a member to come on in, but membership is very reasonable and helps out our Veterans.
You have probably heard of the War Amps KeyTag Service. You donate to the War Amps and receive a key tag. This program supports Champs, who supplies artificial limbs, information, and peer connections to youngsters. Since 1918, the War Amps also gives a strong voice to Veterans, especially those who are seriously disabled. Visit waramps.ca to find out more.
It’s Earth Hour on March 28. From 8:30- 9:30 pm, we are all encouraged to unplug, turn off our phones and computers and enjoy one another’s company or just the peace and quiet. This grassroots movement started in 2007 and has broken records for saving power. For ideas and information, visit earthhour.org.
The Turner Valley Sustainable Living Centre offers learning opportunities for community members of all ages at Diamond Valley Makerspace and at venues throughout Diamond Valley and area. Learn new skills firsthand through inhouse training, whether it is welding, preserving food from your gardens, or building a new desk for your home, and much more. Check them out on Facebook or drop by at 218 Kennedy Drive SE in Turner Valley.
Down the street from the Centre is the Sheep Creek Arts Council, on Sunset Boulevard. They have some new classes coming in March. Some include: Wet Felted Purses and Vessels, March 1, Vibrant Painting Classes (Bold Landscape on March 14 and Abstract Realism on March 29), Make Your Own Soft Pastels on March 14, and Silver Clay; Botanical Imprints on March 18. Register early for these popular classes, and you must be a member to attend classes. Membership is super reasonable, to find out more, drop in or visit their website.
There will be an awesome concert coming up on March 6 at the Diamond Valley United Church. “Tuff ” is a duo of Paul Rumboldt and Kendra Parsons, and they will entertain you with Newfoundland and Celtic music, traditional and haunting ballads, classic country, folk, and light rock. You can buy your tickets at the Church, Sheep River Library, or Bluerock Gallery. The show starts at 7:30.
On the Edge Concert Series presents Kinjo and Young on March 21, 7:30pm. This will be a fantastic evening of soul, ska, reggae and blues with smooth vocals and guitar. Go to reddeerlakeuc.com/concerts for tickets.
Beneath the Arch Concert Series presents Andrina Turenne on March 28. Andrina is a Franco-Manitoban of Metis descent and mixes rock and roots music. Go to beneaththearch.ca for tickets.
Our own High Country Lodge in Black Diamond is hosting their 2nd annual Drive- By Pie Fundraiser. This year’s line-up is apple and sour cherry pies. They are $25 each and support the Westwinds Communities and our Seniors. Orders are open until March 15, Please pre-order your pies by email, michelle. schmidtler@westwindscommunities.ca or by calling 403-933-4028.
If you have any events or news for April, please drop me a line at elaine.w@telus.net before March 15.
Happy Spring everyone!
Elaine Wansleeben
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