YAHOO! Summer is finally here and along with that is Stampede fun. There is something for all age groups at the parades, breakfasts, rodeos and country fairs. Check out the calendar of events for activities throughout the County for July and August. With school out for the summer, be mindful of the speed limit of 40 km along the Priddis Valley Road as children are walking and biking to the playground at the Hall. Motorcyclists and bikers are out as well so be aware of them along Hwy 22X. For everyone’s safety, cyclists need to be travelling single file along all roadways throughout the County.
Priddis Stampede Breakfast – July 7th: The annual Priddis Stampede Breakfast is on Sunday, July 7th, 8:00-12:00. Bring your family and join your neighbours for a great breakfast, music and lots of activities for the kids, including a bouncy castle and face painting. Free parking is available in the Foothills County lot off Priddis Valley Road, just north of the View & Brew. You will be transported to the Hall and back by horse and wagon. The Priddis Volunteer Fire Fighters will be cooking up the pancakes again this year. Azuridge Resort is kindly sending their Chef and helper to keep things running smoothly in the kitchen. The Fire Fighters will have a fire truck and equipment on site for display. If you are looking to volunteer and haven’t signed up yet, you can contact priddissecretary@gmail.com. See you at the Priddis Community Hall on July 7th.
Priddis Millarville Fair: This is the 112th year. Mark your calendar for Aug 17th & 18th, from 9–4:00 each day. Cost is $5 per person per day, children 8 and under are free. Lots to see and things to do, including purchasing items made, baked, or grown in Alberta. Learn about Alberta’s agricultural history, touch the animals, and watch horse riding events. Lots of contests to experience: pie eating, watermelon eating, rooster crowing or youth talent. View the antique tractors, cars and trucks. Support local farmers and crafters, while browsing the judged entries.
Anyone can enter as an exhibitor. Check out the 2019 Priddis & Millarville Fair Book for the full range of fair activities. A copy can be picked up at the Priddis Store or Priddis View & Brew. Email fair@millarvilleracetrack.com
Priddis Hall Rental Rates: The hall rental rate structure and policies have recently been updated. The goal was to simplify rates and policies to make rentals more flexible and accommodating. Visit the Priddis Community Association Hall Rentals webpage for more information or to reserve the hall for your upcoming events. We still have plenty of 2019 dates available during the summer and fall to accommodate weddings, birthdays, picnics, meetings, fitness classes and much more. www.priddisalberta.com/book-hall
Priddis Early Learning Program (PELP): The last day of class for the preschool was June 14th. They will be returning in September. Over the summer, 2 sessions of Summer Camps are being offered at the Priddis Hall: July 8-11th and August 19-22nd. If you are interested in signing up your 4-6 year old, contact: lindsaykflynn@gmail.com These sessions are filling up fast.
PELP’s fundraiser, Mabel’s Labels is ongoing. Great labels for kids’ things, e.g. jackets, t-shirts, pants, hats and shoes. We appreciate all your orders as 20% of sales through the link come back to our community preschool.
The 3 and 4-year old programs are full, with a waitlist for 2019-2020. Contact pelppreschool@gmail.com for more information on this local program.
Parent & Tot Playgroup: The drop-in playgroup meets the first Friday of each month at the Hall. The group will not meet in July or August for the summer break but start up again in September. No fee is charged to attend. If you are new to our community with a young family, this is a great way to get to know your neighbours and find out what programs are available in the Priddis area. This event is also listed on the PCA website, www.priddisalberta.com.
Fitness at the Hall: Check out our website to see when Jazzercise and Yoga classes are scheduled at the Hall.
Priddis Multi-Purpose Building: To complete Phase 1 of the Outdoor Rink Rebuild Project, the Multi-Purpose Building Committee set a goal of $100,000. So far, $70,000 has been raised with this current fundraiser, corporate donations, 50/50 ticket sales at 2 Flames Games, 50/50 ticket sales at the Hitmen Teddy Bear Toss, and grants. An additional $30,000 is needed to complete Phase 1 so the Committee is looking for donors and corporate sponsors. If you would like to donate, contact Dave Thompson at 403.921.3640 or email priddishockey@gmail.com.
Booking the Hall: To view or book the Hall, contact the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@gmail.com. Check the website www.priddisalberta.com for availability, pricing and updates.
Staying Connected: Did you know that along with The Priddis Community Association’s webpage we have a few Local Facebook pages to keep the community connected? These are great resources for seeing what is going on in the community, asking questions, finding out about local businesses and so much more. Be sure to check out the following Facebook groups:
Looking to volunteer in our community and meet new people? Many helping hands are always needed for PCA functions. Anyone interested in volunteering is requested to make their interest known to any Board Member listed on the website www.priddisalberta.com
