Priddis News – May 2022 | High Country News

Priddis Garage Sale:

Finally, after two years of dealing with COVID restrictions, the Priddis Garage Sale is returning to Priddis. Pack up all those treasures and bring them over to the hall.

The annual Priddis Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7th from 9am to 12pm. Donations may be dropped off at the hall on Friday May 6th from 10am to 8pm. We will only accept clean items in good working order. Please do not drop off box springs, mattresses, old encyclopedias or readers digest condensed books. We do not want computers or monitors that are more than 4 years old, and no TV’s that are not digital as they do not sell.

This is a fundraiser for the PCA and we appreciate all the support we receive. Thank you in advance for your donations. Food will be available for purchase from the concession. If you would like to help out at the garage sale this year, contact Arlene, at: aljelfs@gmail.com

Summer Camps:

The PCA is beginning to coordinate youth summer camps. It is our hope that we will offer at least two weeks of multisport day camps. If you or someone you know would like to facilitate these camps in conjunction with the PCA, please reach out to Casey, priddispresident@gmail.com, with your interest. Parents, stay tuned to our social media accounts for information on dates and registration.

Stampede Breakfast:

Priddis Stampede Breakfast is set for July 16th, 2022! We are in search of volunteers to help coordinate and run the event. Please reach out to Kristy, priddissecretary@gmail.com, to volunteer.

Priddis Panthers:

For more information, email Kyle McGill at priddishockey@gmail.com priddispantherhockeyassociation.teamsnapsites.com/

Follow our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/people/Priddis-Panthers-Hockey/100013094406448

PCA Casino 2022:

Volunteers still needed!

Thank you to everyone who has already volunteered to help with this event. We are so close to meeting the required number with a few alternates, but we still need your help.

The Priddis Community Association is having our AGLC casino this year. Dates are Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17th, and 18th at the ACE Casino Blackfoot, 42 Avenue SE, Calgary. Come and join in the fun as several positions on each shift need to be filled. If you have never worked a casino before, no problem. Training is provided. Meet your neighbours and make new friends. All proceeds from the casino go towards hall maintenance and improvements. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Wayne or Carmen at 403-931-3875

Priddis Playgroup:

Join us for playgroup at the community hall. All ages welcome. Join us Friday May 6th and June 10th from 9:30 – 11am for a chance to socialize with other parents while your children engage in free play. Free for PCA members. $5 drop in for non- members. Please contact pcayoungfamilies@gmail.com for more information and be sure to follow our social accounts for community event updates. @priddiscommunityassociation on Instagram and Facebook page.

Priddis Early Learning Program – PELP:

OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION NIGHT – May 11th 7pm at the Priddis Community Hall. Come learn about the program, meet the teachers and see the classroom. Bring your registration forms and deposit.

Our fundraiser is ongoing: Mabel’s Labels – order your very own personalized holiday labels and stamps. Once on the website, click “support a fundraiser” and select Priddis Early Learning Program (Foothills). Website: campaigns.mabelslabels.com

Please email our program director for more information: pelppreschool@gmail.com pelppreschool.wixsite.com/pelp/registration

Membership Renewal 2022:

Purchase your PCA Membership for the 2022 season. Please complete the membership form found on our website under Memberships. Payment can be made by e-transfer to: priddisassociationpayments@gmail.com In the description on your e-transfer, please state your name and which type of membership you are purchasing, e.g., Family, Business etc.

Paper copies of the form are available at the Priddis Store. If paying by cheque, mail your cheque and completed form to the PCA at the address on the bottom of the form.

Own your own business? Purchase a membership and receive the added perk of free advertising on our social media pages twice a year. NOTE: Everyone should have a Priddis Community Membership when participating in events at the hall and using PCA facilities.

Priddis Library:

The Priddis Library, located in the old schoolhouse, is open Tuesday and Thursdays from 3:00-5:00, and now every Saturday, 10:00am to noon. We are part of the Marigold Library System. Incoming books are quarantined for 72 hrs.

Your donations are appreciated but we will not accept encyclopedias, textbooks, older cookbooks, readers digest condensed books, or any books more than 20 years old. Currently volunteering at the library are Arlene, Carole, Sonya, Barb. Thanks ladies, for volunteering your time to keep the library operational for the community.

Booking the Hall:

We are taking bookings for the hall for 2022. If we are unable to honour your contract due to COVID-19, your deposit will be returned. For your convenience, we are now able to take deposits and make payments online. To view or book the hall, contact the Hall Rental Director at PCAhallrentals@gmail.com Check our 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 an Instagram account and 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: