PeeWee Cardinals Bottle Drive

The St. Albert Cardinals PeeWee AAA performance baseball team is holding a bottle drive on Saturday, May 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Campbell Park Bottle Depot. Drop them off or we can pick them up on Saturday. Please call 232-8841.

Devonian Gardens’ Annual Plant Sale

This years’ annual plant sale kick-off will feature a selection of native plants, roses and other hardy perennials. A varied selection of herbs, indoor plants, and annuals will be available at the end of May. All plants will be for sale until August 4th or until supplies last. Please note that selections are limited, as we are not a commercial organization. No admission for plant sale. No registration required. Devonian Botanic Garden. Call 987-2064 for information. In the Crafters’ Hut from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10.

Dutch Canadian Club’s 24th Annual Spring Market

There will be lots of booths displaying crafts of all kinds. About 50 vendors are expected. Come and visit our beautiful centre and partake of the wonderful Dutch hospitality. The Thunderbird Car Club will be displaying some of their fine cars. There will Dutch food such as oilebollen, Krokets and much more. We will also have live music in the Nordic room. This market is a fundraiser to support ethnic and youth programs in the Dutch Canadian Club. Join us on Saturday May 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Dutch Canadian Centre is located at 13312 — 142 St.

M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbecue

An estimated 170,000 Canadians suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. M&M Meat Shops wants to help the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation find a cure. For a minimum $2.50 donation, hungry guests will receive a delicious hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of potato chips. Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gateway Village Shopping Centre, 2 Hebert Rd.

Chateau Mission Court Strawberry Tea

Baked goods, white elephant sale, raffle and a door prize, too! Everyone welcome! Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 34 Mission Ave. Admission: $2/adults; $1/ages 6 to 12 years; free for those under six. For more info, call Trish at 458-7445.

GI Janes and GI Joes Against Cancer

Come out and help in the fight against cancer by supporting us as we shave off our hair. Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. at The Taphouse, 9020 McKenney Ave. Drop by and say hello to our Guest of Honour Landon Burt as you watch Lewis Lavoie create a live painting to be auctioned off. Proceeds going to Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Fuzzfly

Based on the triumphant success of their inaugural joining in May of 2007, Le Fuzz and Firefly Theatre continue to push the boundaries of their collaboration with ‘FuzzFly’ — the music of Le Fuzz fused with the aerial circus art of Firefly Theatre.
Le Fuzz performs music steeped in cultural diversity. Their disc ‘Vie La Vida! ‘ is a fruitful blend of French romanticism, Canadian adventurism, and global gypsy mischief. Le Fuzz invites you on an energetic musical journey that will make your head spin. Edmonton’s Firefly Theatre has appeared across Canada, in London England, and at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D. C. with their unique fusion of circus arts and theatre. They are recipients of Edmonton’s 2007 Excellence Award in Arts and Culture. For ‘Fuzzfly’, Firefly is bringing aerial circus acts created for and inspired by the music of Le Fuzz. Firefly’s performances will include the Aerial Silks, Vertical Rope/Spanish Web, Aerial Hoop, Trapeze, Hula-Hoops, and the never-before-seen-in-Edmonton Aerial Net!
Too much fun was had the last time, they had no choice but to reunite! La Cite Francophone, 8627 91 St. Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m. Call Tix on the Square for ticket info.

Attention All Charities

If you’re looking for a quick and fun way to raise funds, then you need to register your charity for the 8th Annual Roy Financial Mayor’s Walk for Charity. The event will be held on Saturday June 21 at Millennium Park in St. Albert. For more information call 459-7377 ext 226 or check out the website at www.royfinancialmayorswalk.com

Mother’s Day Brunch at the St. Albert Legion

Members, non-members and guests are welcome to attend this event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 11. Cost: $17.50/person.

Sylvia Browne: The Other Side and Back: The Farewell Tour

World-renowned psychic and #1 New York Times bestselling author returns to Edmonton! Sylvia Browne is on her last live tour: The Other Side…Revealed!
For over 40 years, Sylvia Browne has helped police solve crimes and find missing persons with her amazing gifts, and her on-target psychic readings astound audiences wherever she appears. Millions have witnessed Browne’s incredible psychic abilities on TV shows including Montel Williams, Larry King Live, The Other Side and Unsolved Mysteries. She has been profiled on CNN, Entertainment Tonight, NBC and CBS News, as well as in Cosmopolitan, People and other national print media.
In this farewell event, Browne will reveal new and fascinating information about her favorite topic and one that put her in the limelight since the beginning of her career – The Other Side. Her remarkable insights help people to identify and enhance their own psychic abilities, enabling them to access The Other Side and remain in contact with their own loved ones who have crossed over. Browne has the rare ability to explain exactly how she works, often with great humour, in clear detail every step of the way. She gives a clear understanding of how the spirit world has a profound influence on our earthly lives. She explains how to recognize and embrace those signs and use the knowledge to help ones self with their current challenges.
Plus! One last chance to ask Sylvia a question! During the event, Sylvia will randomly select audience members for on the spot readings! Sunday, May 11 at 7 p.m. in the Jubilee Auditorium. Call Ticketmaster, 451-8000 for ticket info.

Start your Spring Cleaning and Remember Share & Wear

Share & Wear family clothing exchange is coming soon! Bring your (good, clean) clothes, accessories, toys, books, bicycles or small household items (such as coffee makers, irons, toasters, linens, etc.) to the St. Albert Alliance Church, west of Wal-Mart on Villeneuve Rd. on Friday, June 6 between 4 and 8 p.m. (No large items or appliances accepted.) Then come back on Saturday, June 7 between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. and pick up whatever you want for free! You do not need to bring anything in order to come and take things. Please bring your own bags or boxes. For more info, call St. Albert Alliance Church, 458-5335.

Danyluk & Card CD Release

Edmonton based roots music duo Cory Danyluk and Sarah Card are set to release their latest recording Too Much to Dream. This is a follow-up to their 2004 recording Jaybird. This duo has once again assembled a fine team to find the mark on a new collection of Danyluk penned tunes. Joining them in this special CD release concert will be: Mike Lent, Dan Walsh and Paul (Duke) Paetz. Hear them on Thursdy, May 15 at 8 p.m. at the Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way, 102 St. & 86 Ave. Tickets: $10, available at the door or in advance from Tix on the Square, 420-1757.

Hey Ladies!

Hey ladies! Your favourite daytime lifestyle show meets your favourite nighttime comedy jam is back. This unique evening will be filled with comedy, treats, makeovers, ridiculousness, chit-chat, prizes, information, opinions, possible lawsuits, special guests, audience sauciness, experts, rejects, lovers, losers and much more. Starring: Leona Brausen, Cathleen Rootsaert and Davina Stewart. Friday, May 16 at 8 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre, 10708 124 St. Tickets: $20, available from Tix on the Square, 420-1757. Gifts! Prizes! Audience Participation! Door Prizes! 
And don’t forget the evening’s not complete without a visit to our Interactive Scratch N‘ Sniff Lobby!

Latin Carnival

Presented by Salsaddiction Dance Company Productions. Experience a night in sultry South America at the Latin Carnival event! What a feast for the eyes. The night will begin with a spectacular Latin Dance Showcase and include Argentine Tango, Salsa, Cha Cha and Rumba. Of course there will be Afro-Brazilian drummers and Samba dancers to transcend you to the shores of Rio.
After the dance showcase, Latin band sensation America Rosa will keep you dancing the night away. Our DJ will mix it up with Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba and Tango between the sets. Not to worry, there will be a free salsa and samba lesson to get you moving the right way. There is no age restriction and this is a fully licensed event. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the event will start at 9:30. Join us on Saturday May 17 at the Northgate Lions Senior Centre, 7524-139 Ave. Tickets: $15 each in advance, from Tix on the Square, 420-1757, or $20 at the door the day of the show.

Concerts

Kokopelli Choir Association presents Colours of Spring

The Kokopelli Choir Association invites you to celebrate the joys of the new season at their annual Colours of Spring concert. With an eclectic mix of vibrant, fresh music the association’s three choirs will delight and surprise you.
Repertoire will range from classical choral repertoire to the energetic sounds of a Bollywood love song — a piece commissioned from Canadian composer Stephen Hatfield, written specifically to showcase Kokopelli’s vocal flexibility and enhanced with choregraphy by Edmonton’s own Maureen Tigner. Traditionally, the Kokopelli Choir Association has ended their formal performance season with an "Encore" concert, and this season’s Encore will be held May 31st at the Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples. This concert will include performances by all three association choirs, guest choir Edmonton’s Brail Tones, as well as a brief awards ceremony recognizing outstanding choristers and volunteers.
The Kokopelli Youth Choir, the association’s founding choir, has 48 members ranging in age from 14 to 23. Also singing will be Òran, Kokopelli’s young adult counterpart and Shumayela, an apprentice choir for singers aged 10 to 16 years. West End Christian Reformed Church, 10015 149 St. on Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Ticket info from Tix on the Square, 420-1757. And the Colours of Spring Encore at the Sacred Heart Church, 10821 96 St. 
on Saturday, May 31 at 7 p.m.

Poetry in Music

The Da Camera Singers, conducted by John Brough, present their final concert of the season featuring a diverse program set to some of the world’s most inspirational poetry, including Ralph Vaughn Williams' Three Shakespeare Songs, Randall Thompson's Frostiana, a cycle of works based on the poetry of Robert Frost, and Paul Hindemith's Six Chansons, based on the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke. Also on the program are works by Schubert, Elgar, Parry, and a special tribute to Oscar Peterson with jazz pianist Tom King and bassist Jeff Johnson. Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m., First Baptist Church, 10031 -109 St. For tickets, call Tix on the Square, 420-1757.

The Festival Singers present Due North

Exploring the musical culture of our home and native land, with special guests The Josephburg Men’s Chorus and Belles in Harmony. Saturday, May 10 at 8 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 298 Bethel Dr., Sherwood Park. Tickets: $15. Call the box office at (780) 449-3378.

African Gospel Concert with the Congolese-Canadian Group Krystaal

Starting off the evening, the joyous sounds of the local gospel choir "Victory Restoration" will get the audience clapping and in the mood for some uplifting and energetic music. The featured performers, Krystaal, will then take the stage and bring their celebrated, award winning sounds to Edmonton. This will be an evening of music that should leave the audience feeling "on top of the world". The story of the survival of the band members during a corrupt, Zaire dictatorship and hardships of refugee camps is almost as inspiring as their music. Hear them Saturday, May 10 at 7 p.m., in the MacLab Theatre in the Citadel Theatre, 9828 — 101A Ave. Krystaal is an award winning, multi-talented group of three brothers who excel in various genres of music including R&B/Pop, Gospel, Urban and World (African). They are characterized by their tight vocal harmonies and an ability to fit any audience anywhere in the world. The group's founders, brothers Michel, Fabian and Aliston Lwamba, came to Canada from Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) having experienced many trials and hardships under a corrupt dictatorship. A book entitled Keep On Standing - The Story of Krystaal chronicles their amazing journey. Since forming the music group "Krystaal" in Canada, the Lwambas have become ambassadors for peace and forgiveness, performing all over Canada, the States, Africa and Europe. Krystaal aren't your average R&B singers nor do they belong to the mass produced gospel music of North America. Their energy and African culture brings a fresh sound to gospel music, and their happiness is infectious. Krystaal will also be singing on Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. at the Shiloh Baptist Church, 10727 114 Street. Ticket info for Saturday’s concert is available from Tix on the Square, 420-1757.

Northern Alberta Concerto Competition Winners in Concert

The final concert in the Edmonton Youth Orchestra 2007/2008 season will feature solo performances by the winners of the Northern Alberta Concerto Competition: Sarah Li, piano, will be the featured soloist in Piano Concerto in F major: Allegro (K459) by Mozart. Janet Chung, organ, will be featured in Guilmant’s Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra. Finally, Sarah Hop, voice, will perform in Exultate Jubilate by Mozart. This afternoon program will also include orchestral works including Symphony no 1 by Shostakovich and orchestral works by Haydn and Mercure. The Thelma Johannes O'Neill Memorial Concert featuring the winners of the 27th Northern Alberta Concerto Competition for Piano, Organ and Voice will take place on Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at the Winspear Centre for the Arts, 4 Sir Winston Churchill Square. Ticket info available from Tix on the Square, 420-1757.

Charley Pride

In celebration of his 40th year of touring Canada, the incomparable Charley Pride returns to Edmonton! With an amazing 36, #1 singles to his credit, and album sales in excess of 70 million, Charley Pride concerts are back-to-back hits including Crystal Chandelier, All I Have to Offer You is Me, Does My Ring Hurt Your Finger, Kiss An Angel Good Morning and Kaw-Liga to mention just a few. This year the legendary country music star released Pride and Joy — a collection of gospel music, featuring God’s Colouring Book, with Dolly Parton, Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walk With Thee and Family Bible featuring Willie Nelson. Pride has played to sold-out crowds from coast-to-coast throughout his distinguished career, garnering rave reviews city after city. His rich baritone voice and engaging stage presence have made him a concert favourite. 
A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry and a Grammy and Country Music Award winner, Charley Pride’s music is timeless and treasured. Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14 at the Jubilee Auditorium. For ticket info, call Ticketmaster, 451-8000.

Bravo Broadway!

With guest emcee Tim Anderson, the two adult choirs of the St. Albert Singers’ Guild will delight you with a concert that packed with all your Broadway favourites. South Pacific, My Fair Lady, Camelot, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables and Grease! This show will leave you humming, laughing, crying and wishing for more! And that’s just to mention a few of the shows that the choirs will pay tribute to … you’ll hear close to 30 memorable tunes in this concert. Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the Arden Theatre. Tickets: $17 general seating; $10 ages 12 and under. Call Shannon at 418-0501 for more info.

The End of Time Project

Saint Crispin’s Chamber Ensemble will unleash a vision of heaven born out of a prisoner of war camp experience in a unique multimedia performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time. The End of Time Project will use dance, video, drama and lighting design to re-imagine the premiere of one of the great chamber music masterpieces of the 20th century, written and first performed in a German POW camp in 1941. Set in the cold and despair of the camp, the performance will bring Messiaen’s imagery and artistic vision to life: a huge angel from the Book of Revelations (surrounded by rainbows) who announces the End of Time, a great abyss, birdsongs from another world, rhythms that run the same forwards as backwards and more. Runs May 15 to 18 at Catalyst Theatre, 8529 Gateway Blvd. For ticket info, call Tix on the Square, 420-1757.

75th Birthday Celebration Concert

Join in the celebration, as "Trio Con Brio" with Lillian Upright, piano, Yoko Wong, violin and Diana Nuttall, cello, performs in a concert on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Convocation Hall, Old Arts Building, U of A campus marking Lillian’s 75th year. The program will include trios, duos and solos by Mozart, Bach, Ravel, Piazzola and Arensky. There will be birthday cake for all.  Admission is by donation to the Unity Church of Edmonton Building Fund, income tax receipts will be available for all identified donations by year-end.

Karel Gott

Despite the changes in fashion and musical trends, Karel Gott continues to remain the most distinguished vocal artist in the history of Czech popular music and, thanks to his success and strong popularity, he has also become an artist of European class, one who is far from having had his last word. Karel Gott has become the singer of century in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. His repertoire ranges from the folk music of practically all European nations through specially selected operas, operatic arias, classical compositions, and Italian canzonettes, to jazz, musicals, rock 'n' roll, country and western, and disco. It is this versatility that every record company in the world perceives as the value of Karel Gott's artistry. Hear him in concert at the Winspear Centre on Sunday, May 18. For ticket info, call the box office, 428-1414.

Diana Ross

The original rock n’ roll diva, Diana Ross, is coming to Western Canada. Diana is a singer songwriter, and actress who is arguably still the most successful female artist of the rock era. Her repertoire includes R & B, soul, pop, disco, and jazz which helps to explain her longevity. She originally gained fame as a member of the Supremes in the 60’s but left for an extremely successful solo career in 1970. In 1976 Billboard Magazine named her the female entertainer of the century. The iconic female singer has had a career spanning over 40 years and is a consummate artist and performer. Recently there has been renewed interest in Miss Ross and her career with the success of Dreamgirls which is the story of a Supremes-like trio and was a smash hit both on Broadway and in film. Tuesday, May 20 at the Jubilee Auditorium. For ticket info, call Ticketmaster, 451-8000.

Comedy

Kids in the Hall

The watershed comedy troupe of the 1990s return to their live performance roots after six years. Featuring: Dave Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, and Scott Thompson. Live As We'll Ever Be represents a new era in the troupe's collaboration, and is comprised of completely fresh material which simultaneously reflects who they are now and their patently off-kilter take on ordinary life. Favorite characters from the television series appear in entirely new situations, sharing the stage with new personas destined for the same level of cult adoration. "The Kids" first exploded into the American consciousness when their half-hour sketch comedy show debuted on cable's HBO in 1989. The troupe's distinctly edgy humor broke new ground with their characterizations of secretaries, prostitutes, gays, drug users, and oddball creations. Join The Kathies, Headcrusher, the Sales Guys, Buddy Cole, and people you've never met before (but somehow recognize from your everyday life) on an adventure into the bizarre and side-splittingly funny.
Sunday, May 18 at the Jubilee Auditorium. For tickets, call Ticketmaster, 451-8000.

Dance

Nine Points to Navigate: Brian Webb with Sheri Somerville

Closing this exciting and eclectic dance season is Brian Webb Dance Company’s premiere of Nine Points to Navigate. Brian Webb and Sheri Somerville are collaborating on this new work … marking the first time that these two well-known Edmonton artists have created and performed together. Nine Points to Navigate will be presented in a most intimate setting before an audience of seventy people. Each audience member will feel as though they are in the centre of this interdisciplinary performance piece as they join the artists on their adventure of exploring the layers of memory held within the body.
For ticket info, call Tix on the Square, 420-1717. Second Playing Space, Timms Centre for the Arts, 112 St and 87 Ave. Runs from May 15 to 18.

Music

Phil Dwyer Quartet
featuring Joe LaBarbera from Vancouver Island/Los Angeles


Phil Dwyer, tenor saxophone; Chris Andrew, piano; Mike Lent, bass; Joe LaBarbera, drums. We are looking forward to the return of the great Canadian and internationally acclaimed tenor saxophonist Phil Dwyer. Phil has been a major force on the jazz scene for over two decades and although he can perform in all genres of music, it is his inherent ability to swing that Yardbird Suite fans love. He is a critically acclaimed composer, arranger and musical director as well as one of the world's great improvisers. Phil has performed with such jazz greats as Kenny Barron, Tom Harrell, Renee Rosnes, Red Rodney and Don Thompson. It is always a thrill for us whenever we can feature Joe LaBarbera and we try to entice him back as often as we can. He is now known to Edmonton as the epitome of a swinging, tasteful drummer, as evidenced by his many fans. It is always interesting to see how many musicians show up to witness his talent. Yardbird Suite, 11 Tommy Banks Way (102 St. & 86 Ave.) Saturday, May 10. Doors 8 p.m., Show 9 p.m. $18/members, $22/guests.

The Swingin' Sisters Club: A 1940s Homefront Cabaret

The Swingin’ Sisters Club first premiered at the Edmonton Fringe Festival in 2006 to rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Since then, they have toured the show around Alberta, up to the north and into British Columbia. 
They are thrilled to be back in Edmonton for Mother’s Day weekend to celebrate the strength and courage of women through incredible song and story! The year is 1940 and Canada’s men are off to war! Three dames take over a radio station in a small town on the prairies and raise the spirits, singing some of the most powerful and memorable songs of our time. You’ll hear historical marker songs like you’ve never heard them before such as I’ll Be Seeing You to Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy to other lesser-known gems such as Morning on the Farm as well as lively renderings of the authentic ‘40s radio programs, which connected people in isolated communities. This musical revue is a warmhearted tribute to those who worked, entertained and even baked pies to keep the home front alive! The Swingin’ Sisters Club features the amazing songstresses Bridget Ryan (of Edmonton’s City TV), Beth Portman (formally of Juba) and Kate Ryan (Sterling award winner) led by the leading lady of the keys, Roxanne Classen. A Kaybridge Productions presentation. Tickets: $20 include dessert and beverage; call Tix on the Square, 420-1757. Saturday, May 10 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasantview Hall, 10860 57 Ave.

Live at the Museum: The U-22 Revue

Featuring two 30-minute sets from young artists, all aged 22 or younger, followed by a "master jam session" led by an established Alberta musician. Presented by the Royal Alberta Museum and CKUA. Wednesday, May 14: Paul Cresey U-22; Caity Fisher U-22; Karla Anderson, master jam; Andy Donelly, master jam. Join us at the Royal Alberta Museum Café, 12845 — 102 Ave. Tickets: $10, available at the museum’s admissions desk. Doors open at 6:30, performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Food and refreshments available in the café. A portion of the proceeds of the concert will be donated to The Suzuki Charter School of Music.

Film

Young at Heart

Prepare to be entertained and inspired by a New England senior citizens’ chorus that has delighted audiences worldwide with their covers of songs by everyone from The Clash to Coldplay. As director Stephen Walker's documentary begins, the retirees, led by their strict musical director, are rehearsing their new show, struggling with a discordant Sonic Youth number and giving new meaning to James Brown's I Feel Good. What ultimately emerges is a funny and unexpectedly moving testament to friendship, creative inspiration and reaching beyond expectations.

Rated: PG. Showing daily at 6:50 & 9 p.m., with Saturday & Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Princess Theatre, 10337 — 82 Ave. Admission: $10/adults, $7/students, $6/seniors and children. $6 Mondays and $6 matinees.

Then She Found Me

Helen Hunt makes her feature directing debut with the touching story of schoolteacher April Epner (Hunt) and her very unlikely path towards personal fulfillment. Following the separation from her husband (Matthew Broderick) and the death of her adopted mother, April is contacted by her apparent birth mother (Bette Midler), who turns out to be a local talk show host, Bernice Graves. As Bernice tries to become the mother to April that she was never able to be, April seems to find solace in the arms of the parent of one of her students (Colin Firth), only to find that the mystery to life's questions cannot be solved by a simple revelation. Adapted from Elinor Lipman's novel of the same name.

Rated: 14A. Showing nightly at 7 & 9 p.m. with Sat. and Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Garneau Theatre, 8712 — 109 St. Admission: $10/adults, $7/students, $6/seniors and children. $6 Mondays and $6 matinees.

The Edmonton Waste Management Centre of Excellence presents Reel Waste: Films on Garbage

Get a "reel" taste of award-winning films on waste: the vast force of consumerism, the beautiful and ugly faces of recycling, the creative use of trash in art and architecture, the wrecked shores of abandoned ships and life on a landfill, to name a few. Sunday May 11 – 8 p.m.
 Story of Stuff Director: Annie Leonard (20 minutes; USA 2007)
Fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. Followed by Affluenza (60 minutes; USA 1997) (still relevant!) Warning: An outbreak of Affluenza has been reported in your area. A brilliant exploration of the high cost to achieve the most extravagant lifestyles the world has ever seen. 

Monday, May 12 
– 7 p.m. Garbage: The Revolution Starts at Home Director: Andrew Nisker (76 minutes; Canada 2007)
An average Toronto family saves its garbage for three months and explores its ecological footprint. 
9 p.m. Shipbreakers Director: Michael Kot 
(73 minutes Canada 2004)
An intriguing look at how massive ships are scrapped on Indian shores and cut into pieces by a small army of poorly 
equipped workers. 
Tuesday, May 13
– 7 p.m. Exporting Harm Basil Action Network 
(23 minutes USA 2002)
Toxic computer waste is dumped in China; the true horror of the high-tech digital revolution. Followed by T-Shirt Travels Director: Shantha Bloeman 
(57 minutes USA 2002)
Discover the fate of your old donated clothes as they flood Africa and wreak havoc on the African textile manufacturing 
market. 
9 p.m. Garbage Warrior Director: Oliver Hodge 
(86 minutes UK 2006)
A renegade New Mexican architect builds with beer cans, tires and water bottles. Wednesday, May 14
– 7 p.m.
 Mierle Landerman Ukeles: Works in Progress (30 minutes) Director: Marlo Bendau. A portrait of the Artist-in-Residence at New York's Sanitation Dept. Followed by Recycled Life Director: Leslie Iwerks 
(38 minutes USA 2006)
Generations of people scavenge and live on Guatemala City's landfill until a massive inferno changes lives for the 
better. 9 p.m. Gone Tomorrow: The Hidden Life of Garbage Director: Heather Rogers 
(19 minutes USA 2002)
Connects modern industrial production, consumer culture and our disposable lifestyle. 
Followed by Waste = Food Director: Rob Van Hattum 
(51 minutes Netherlands 2007)
A visionary philosophy promotes a 100% biodegradable destiny for all manufactured products. Passes for the whole week are $25 Adults and $15 Students/Seniors (60+). Tickets for single screenings are available at the door only, by cash, and are $10 for Adults or $5 for Students/Seniors(60+).
Zeidler Hall, Citadel Theatre, 9928 101A Ave. For more info, visit:
 www.reelwaste.com

Edmonton Film Society

A non-profit group dedicated to keeping the "silver screen"/Hollywood of yesteryear in the public eye. Each movie is preceded by a short, informative talk about the film. The Spring 2008 series is titled: Jolly Good Shows. Ye Olde British Comedy: From the mid-forties to the closing of the fifties, British filmmakers delivered a payload of sharply delineated, tightly wrapped rib-ticklers.
They were enjoyable then, and the same holds true today. Hence, we dial in the BBC (Britain’s Best Comedies). The formula for success was deceptively simple: devise unusual, even bizarre, plots, set them against a closely-observed background, and populate them with amiable eccentrics who speak the King’s English colourfully and precisely. Monday, May 12: Passport to Pimlico (1949, 85 min., PG.) Stanley Holloway, Margaret Rutherford. A London neighbourhood discovers its hereditary independence from Britain, and the inhabitants set up their own little country. The brilliant satire is carried along on a wave of zany inventiveness. The cast is highlighted by Rutherford as the history teacher quivering in ecstasy over discovery of the ancient charter. Director: Henry Cornelius. All films begin at 8 p.m. Royal Alberta Museum auditorium. Series membership tickets: $25 (eight films). Single show: General admission: $5; Seniors (65 & over) $4; Students $4.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

It’s primarily the music in The Rocky Horror Picture Show that has propelled it to cult status, making it one of the biggest cult films of all time. Set during Nixon’s resignation, the campy sci-fi horror musical features heroine Janet Weiss (Susan Sarandon) and hero Brad Majors (Barry Bostwick), a young conservative couple who are driving to see their friend Dr. Everett Scott (Jonathan Adams). They have a flat tire in the middle of a thunderstorm. Realising the spare isn’t worthy, they decide to stop by a castle they just passed and phone for help. They are greeted by Riff Raff (Richard O’Brien) and his sister Magenta (Patricia Quinn), the handyman and domestic respectively, for Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) who is the master of the castle. Dr. Frank-N-Furter and his entourage are really sweet transvestites, er, aliens, from the planet Transexual, in the Transylvania galaxy. Besides dressing up in high heels and stockings, and wearing makeup, Dr. Frank-N-Furter is creating a monster, er, man, Rocky Horror (Peter Hinwood). When Brad and Janet stumble onto his plans, he takes them prisoner and seduces them. Unfortunately, his creation decides to rebel against him as Brad and Janet start to loosen up. Things go further downhill for Dr. Frank-N-Furter, culminating in his death at the hands of Riff Raff who is the "new commander" replacing Frank-N-Furter for having "too extreme" a lifestyle. Rated: 14A. One show only, midnight p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Tickets now on sale. Garneau Theatre, 8712 — 109 St.

Meetings

St. Albert Christian Women’s Club Brunch

Non-denominational group, all are welcome. Featuring: The Pear Tree: Hot Summer Fashions. Tuesday, May 13 at 9:15 a.m., at the St. Albert Inn. Cost: $11 at the door. Reservations required: Faye 973-5178 or Stella 458-1175.

St. Albert Cruisers Car Club

We are a group of St. Albert area residents who enjoy a common interest in collector cars of all vintages. We meet the second Wednesday of every month at the St. Albert Inn at 7:30 p.m. Prospective members welcome. The club is an active supporter of community events including Autorama annual car show and Rock ‘n’ August. For more info, or to book our club’s appearance at your next function, call Randy, 717-5308.

St. Albert & District Garden Club

Please join us for our Annual Spring Plant Auction. Members and local businesses donate annuals, perennials and other items for a fun night of bidding. Come early to have a look at the wonderful plants and other garden related items before the auction begins. Plant sale tables (including a large amount of dahlia and tomato plants), as well as a variety of silent auction items will also be available. If you have any extra seedlings, perennials or other garden items to donate, please bring them early so we can include them in the auction. Everyone welcome, admission is free. Tuesday, May 20 in the lunchroom, Sir George Simpson Jr. High School, 50 Grosvenor Blvd. Set-up and preview at 6:30 p.m. Auction begins at 7 p.m. For more info, contact: Dianne Taylor, 458-1914.

Seminars

Uncovering the Hidden Job Market: Job Finding Strategies

The job you seek is just around the corner! Throughout the course of this workshop, participants will learn about where to look for potential job positions including online resources, local opportunities, networking, and cold-calling. All participants required to bring their resume to this workshop. Choose from: Wednesday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. All workshops are free of charge. Pre-registration required. $10 refundable deposit required at the time of registration. Presented by Career Employment & Counselling Services in Morinville. Courses are led by professional career counsellors. For more information on our programs or to register, please call 939-2353 or visit www.cecscareers.com.

Wellness

World Walking Day: St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club

Join us on a five or 10 km guided walk on the park trails and streets of St. Albert. Where: Lacombe Park shelter, McKenney Ave., St. Albert. Saturday, May 10. Registration: 10 a.m., start: 10:30 a.m. Special certificates will be issued for this World Walking Day event. Directions: from Hwy. 2, turn left (west) on McKenney Ave., following it to the end at the Lacombe Park. Registration will be at the park shelter. For info, call Dave, at 475-7211.

Blood Donor Clinic – St. Albert

A blood donor clinic will be held at St. Albert Alliance Church, Villenueve Road & St. Albert Road on Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-book an appointment to donate by calling 1-888-2-DONATE.

The Benefits of Remembering:  Helpful Ways to Honour Your Loved One

This presentation is free of charge and open to the general public.  No pre-registration is required; just drop in on Saturday, May 10 from 10 to 11:15: a.m., to Park Memorial Reception Centre, 11015 - 101 St. Free parking. Presented by The Edmonton Bereavement Centre and Park Memorial Funeral Home. For more info, contact Sheri-Lee Langlois at the Edmonton Bereavement Centre, 454-1231 extension 405, or ebced@jfse.org

National Walking Day: Canadian Volkssport Federation

Join us for a five or 10 km guided walk on the trails and paths of Sherwood Park. Saturday, May 17. Registration: 9:30 a.m. for a 10 a.m. start. Location: Kinsmen Leisure Centre, 2001 Oak St., Sherwood Park. Take Sherwood Park freeway, left turn onto Sherwood Dr., left turn onto Oak St.; centre will be on the right. Participants will receive a National Walking Day participant certificate. Bring your lunch and stay for a second walk in the afternoon. For more info, call Richard at 998-1033.

National Walking Day – Second Walk

This walk is sponsored by the Trekkers Volkssport Club. The walk starts in a lovely park with many beautiful trails to follow. Saturday, May 17: registration at 1 p.m. for a 1:30 start. Where: same location as the morning walk above. Bring your lunch and enjoy it by the lake. For more info, call David, 951-2882.

How-to

Asiatics with Paul Olsen, B Sc. Lakehead University, and Diploma in Horticulture

Did you know the St. Albert Botanic Park has the largest collection of Asiatic lily cultivars on the Prairies? Development of Asiatic lilies, contributions by Canadian breeders, new types of lilies having Asiatic cultivars as one parent. Hybridizing methods will be mentioned. Wednesday, May 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. All sessions will be held in the newly opened St. Albert Botanic Park, John Beedle Centre, 265 Sturgeon Road — 1 km east of the Woodlands Water Park. Cost: $20/session, GST included. Light refreshments will be served. There will be a draw for a rain barrel at the end of each class courtesy of the City of St. Albert. Register on our website at: www.stalbertbotanicpark.com, or download the form and fax to 458-7745, or leave message at 458-7163. Payment is due with registration.

Daylilies Not Lilies

A fine perennial in its own right, the Hemerocalis is a beautiful, long blooming, easy growing, hardy and edible. Daylilies come in many colours, shapes and sizes too. Learn everything you need to know about choosing and caring for them in your garden. A daylily clump will be divided in class and distributed as part of the course fee! Thursday, May 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. Fee: $33. Devonian Botanic Garden. Call 987-2064 for registration or information.

The City of Beds

Students will learn how to design, prepare and plant an outdoor flowerbed in one of St. Albert’s many beautiful parks. Tuesdays, May 20 to June 3 and June 24 from 7 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, June 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fee: $75 (12+ hours of instruction); 10% discount to seniors. Presented by St. Albert Further Education in co-operation with the City of St. Albert’s "Partners In Parks" program, and Hole’s. For more info, or to register, call 460-2207.

Amphibian Friendly Yards

Join us at the John Janzen Nature Centre this May and learn how your backyard can be part of this global initiative. Learn how you can make your environment "amphibian friendly", and participate in a world-wide

conservation effort. In this two-hour course, you can learn about what frogs and amphibians need to flourish, what will attract them to your environment, and how they can integrate with the rest of the ecosystem. No cost for this class, but you must pre-register. Choose from: Wednesday, May 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon. John Janzen Nature Centre, corner of Fox Dr. and Whitemud Dr.

Kids

St. Albert Kids of Steel Triathlon

The St. Albert Triathlon is hosting the annual Kids of Steel Triathlon at Fountain Park Pool. Children between four and 19 years old can participate as individuals or on teams, on a swim-bike-run course that varies in distance according to age group. This event will also be the Zones 5 and 6 Alberta Summer Games qualifier. Please register before June 8 for this event which is to be held on Sunday, June 15. For more info, contact Wietske at 459-2066 or by e-mail at kidsofsteel@shaw.ca Visit the website: http://members.shaw.ca/kidsofsteel

Families

Frogs, Toads & Friends

Slimy, silky, wet, or dry? Why are frogs and toads different? Do they live on land or in the water? Join us to learn all about the life cycles of frogs, why amphibians are in crisis and what our zoo is doing to raise the awareness of the rate at which amphibians are disappearing. Saturday, May 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Rd.

Frogs and Toads

Join us at John Janzen Nature Centre for a look at the difference between frogs and toads. We’ll learn what species we can see in the Edmonton area and search the nature centre’s pond for frog eggs or tadpoles. Then we’ll take our cars to Wagner Natural Area, an ideal habitat for frog-watching. Location: Meet at John Janzen Nature Centre. Be prepared to drive 30 minutes from the Nature Centre to reach Wagner Natural Area. Saturday, May 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. John Janzen Nature Centre, corner of Fox Dr. and Whitemud Dr. This is a free family event.

Astronomy Day

This celebration of International Astronomy Day will include presentations, children’s activities, rocket launches and more. Join us on Saturday, May 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) will assist with observations of the night sky from 1 to 11 p.m., weather permitting. Regular admission fees apply. The Telus World of Science is located at11211 — 142 Street. For more information, visit: www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

Bird Houses

Not all birds nest in bird houses. Learn about the kinds of birds that nest in your back yard and which ones might be attracted by a bird house. Make a bag of nesting materials to hang out in your yard, and go on out on the trail to find some birds and the natural food that they depend on. We’ll share tips on choosing field guides, setting up hummingbird feeders and improving bird habitat in your backyard. Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. John Janzen Nature Centre, corner of Fox Dr. and Whitemud Dr. Regular admission fees apply.

Mother’s Day – Like Mother, Like Child

Through a look at DNA, participants can investigate why they might look and act like their mother and then make a DNA bracelet as a gift for Mom. This activity begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 11 at the Telus World of Science, located at11211 — 142 Street. For more information, visit: www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton

The Beauty of Mothers

Join Mrs. Walter as she celebrates the great pleasures of being a mother. Make a craft to take home to the special ladies in your life. Sunday, May 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. John Walter Museum, 10661 — 91A Ave. Regular admission fees apply.

Mother’s Day Magic

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to be amazed by the wild moms that call the Valley Zoo home. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about nature and conservation through the music of "Peter and Mary". Everyone will be dazzled and entertained with the brand new Mother’s Day magic show or the little ones can enjoy the stories and activities featured in the Junior Jungle. Take a break and get a special Mother’s Day Caricature or jump aboard the Valley Zoo Express and enjoy a scenic train ride around the zoo. You will also be able to enjoy animal encounters, carnival games, air brush face painting, and the brand new and improved Mother’s Day crafts. Be sure to visit all of the Valley Zoo’s magnificent mothers, and on your way home, pick up some "Zoo Manu" to support the Valley Zoo Development Society. Sunday, May 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Valley Zoo, 13315 Buena Vista Rd. Regular admission fees apply.