The St. Albert Singers Guild has been going strong for more than three decades here in this city, but the group is hoping to spread the love across the pond in a few months. To do so, they need your help raising the green to back it.
“This spring we are heading to Ireland in an effort to bring a little of Canada to the Emerald Isle. It is exciting to think that 52 singers from St. Albert will be taking their songs, their energy, their curiosity and excitement across the ocean,” said general manager Verla Carter.
To that end, the guild is hosting an Irish Night fundraiser on the Friday before St. Patrick’s Day.
The Irish Night event on Friday, March 15, at the St. Albert United Church. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. The event includes Irish Stew Dinner, silent auction and door prizes, plus entertainment, not the least of which will be a sing-along. Call 780-418-4184 or email [email protected] for details.
Cold treats to warm the heart
There are many good reasons to enjoy ice cream, even during an Alberta cold snap. The best reason of all is to help the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation.Thursday is the second annual JMMF Blizzard Day at the Morinville location of Dairy Queen. Customers can buy a Blizzard to help others in our community live free from domestic violence. Proceeds from the sale of the frosty desserts will go to benefit the Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation during the drive.
Last fall, the foundation broke ground on Jessie’s House, a first stage emergency shelter for individuals and families fleeing spousal abuse. It is expected to open in 2020. Otherwise, the JMMF works to improve the health and lives of community members through a variety of awareness, prevention and education efforts. Visit www.jessicamartelmemorialfoundation.com for more.
The drive runs from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, only. The DQ is located at 8807 100 St. in Morinville.
Spero means hope
The Action Coalition on Human Trafficking in Alberta is set to host its seventh annual Spero Gala in the hopes of raising money and awareness for victims of human trafficking across the province.The event will have live music from local artists such as Hewson Grey, Josh Sahunta and VISSIA, as well as a silent auction, artisan market, a craft brewery and more. Host Erin Chalmers (from Global News) will be joined by confirmed special guests Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson and Chief of Police Dale McFee. It takes place from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the ATB Financial Arts Barns, 10330 84 Ave. in Edmonton. Tickets for the 18-plus event are $60 and can be purchased online at Eventbrite.
The non-profit organization aims to free people from all forms of human trafficking in Alberta. Funds raised at this event go into a Victim Assistance Fund, which helps victims of human trafficking to meet their basic needs when fleeing a dangerous situation, and also offers longer-term supports including counselling to help them on their journey to healing.
More details, including a button to donate online, can be found at www.actalberta.org.
Pieces may be purchased for $75 each with all proceeds going to the Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS). The organization offers immediate and low-barrier shelter, temporary housing, and individualized support for youths between the ages of 15 and 24. The show ends on Friday, March 1. Visit www.spschools.org/no-beginning-no-end-art-show for more.Students band together to say YESS with art
Students and teachers from both St. Albert Public Schools and Greater St. Albert Catholic School districts have teamed for a charitable art exhibit and sale. No Beginning No End features their artwork in a vacant storefront setting at St. Albert Centre.
