The good people of Ed's Janitorial Service, Edison Coronado to be more specific, will be setting up shop at Peter Pond Shopping Center on Friday, March 12 and Saturday the 13 to raise money to give to the people of Chile to help them in their time of need. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated and Ed would like to thank everyone that has already supported this cause.

Tavern on Main is holding a fundraiser on March 11 to help raise money for the Big Brothers and Sisters of Wood Bufallo for their annual “Bowl for Kids Sake” bowling tournament. In addition to the regular weekly live entertainment going on for Open Mic, they will also be hosting a PIE auction! They have several people volunteering to go up for auction to get PIE-ed in the face! The highest bidder will then get the great pleasure of PIE-ing someone in the face!! In addition to the auction, they will also be taking pledges for their bowling team and there will be tons of prizes! Don’t miss out and support a great cause!

Take part in the first Child Care Professionals Conference in Fort McMurray. This event which is being held at Father Beauregard School on March 27th from 8am to 4:30pm is titled; A New Decade of Caring for Children. Through a collaboration with various agencies, they are promoting an educational and insightful workshop that can enhance your expertise in providing quality childcare, as well as help provide the tools for personal growth. We have multiple guest speakers lined up, one being Charmaine Hammond as she presents: "Working On Purpose." It has been an exciting endeavor planning this event for you. We look forward to seeing you at our first Child Care Professionals Conference. To register please contact THE HUB at the Timberlea location at (780) 743-9225 or on Franklin Avenue at (780) 791-7110

Keyano A Go Go featuring pop/rock hits from the '60s onward!
Go out to hear the Keyano students and community members of this Jazz ensemble rock out for an evening at the College. On Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. be ready to enjoy snacks abd drinks at Keyano College in Rehearsal Hall. Tickets are on sale now at the Keyano Theatre Box Office 780-791-4990 or online at www.keyano.ca/theatre

On Wednesday, April 14 at 8p.m. in the Keyano recital theatre, you are invited to attend Keyano College's Annual Spring Music Concert. A tradition that began some 25 years ago, Keyano College students, staff and community members who love to sing and play instruments will put on a show for Fort McMurray. Choir songs will include "I dreamed a dream" from Les Miserables and a number of tunes from the musical Cats including "Memory"
Tickets are on sale now at the Keyano Box Office 780-791-4990

Circo Della Notte 2010 Cabaret is on March 20 at 7 p.m. Join members of Keyano College's Visual & Performing Arts program for a night of art, drama, music and intrigue. The event will feature a light show, live music, short dramatic performances, dancing and a silent auction as a scholarship fundraiser. This is an 18+ event in the Keyano College Norm Weiss Art Centre room. Tickets are on sale now at the Keyano Theatre Box Office 780-791-4990 or online www.keyano.ca/theatre

Keyano College's Visual & Performing Arts music students will set up their instruments and music sheets in the Keyano Theatre Lobby for a free concert on Tuesday, March 30 from noon to 1 p.m. Admission for the concert is free and you are welcome to bring a lunch!

Educare proudly presents a workshop on “Practicing Story Skills at Home”. Join them for a fun filled interactive session hosted by Teacher Tina. She will be illustrating different ways to read books to your children; as well as “Working on Listening Skills”. This will take place on March 25th at 10am at Educare. Everyone interested is welcome to be involved however parents are encouraged to attend without their children because there will be the making of a “surprise” for your children! Call 780.743.3464 to register. The first 15 registered will receive a book on behalf of the E.L.F.F. program, sponsored by the Suncor Energy Foundation.

Party Lite will be donating 35% of their sales on the products that will be on display in the main lobby of the Hospital on March 12th and 19th, 2010 from 10 am to 2 pm in support of Operation Miracle. By placing an order (or becoming a volunteer) for this fundraiser, you are helping the Northern Lights Health Foundation Reach OPERATION MIRACLE’S $1.5 Million Goal!
For more information, contact Tracy Holland at 780-790-2676.

Come & get involved with the Volleyball Tournament, incorporated with the Polynesian Night Celebrations to be held on May 1/10 at the Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre from 8.30 - 5.30pm. The aftermatch is the Polynesian Night May 8/10 at the Sawridge.

For more information, call 743-0683, 715--9159 & 713-5497.

Enjoy a night of entertainment at the 29th Grand Polynesian Night on Saturday, May 8. The night will feature a Polynesian style buffet followed by a vibrant and colourful floor show and dance.
This event will be held at the Sawridge Hotel from 6.00pm - 1.30am.

For more information or to get tickets, call 743-0683, 750-1096 or 743-0369.

Come check the Oil Barons and support the team this Thursday and Friday (March 11 and 12) at Casman Centre. They will be duking it out with the Grande Prairie Storm. This may be your last chance to catch the boys in action so be sure to come out and cheer them on. Those who show up early will can get rally towels from the Country 93.3/ Rock 97.9 crew!!
All Dates:
Game 1 March 8, 2010 Grande Prairie 7:30 PM
Game 2 March 9, 2010 Grande Prairie 7:30 PM
Game 3 March 11, 2010 Ft.McMurray 7:30 PM
Game 4 March 12, 2010 Ft.McMurray 7:30 PM
Game 5 March 14, 2010 Grande Prairie 7:30 PM (if necessary)
Game 6 March 16, 2010 Ft.McMurray 7:30 PM (if necessary)
Game 7 March 18, 2010 Grande Prairie 7:30 PM (if necessary)

Like to dance? How about a cha cha or a ruhumba? The Fort McMurray Social Dance Club is having its monthly dance on Friday, March 19 at the Seniors Activity Center from 8:30pm to 12:30am. Club memberships are available at the door and anyone over 18 is welcome! For more information, call Guy at 780-743-9431 or 780-791-9007.

Comp High is hosting their Parent/ Teacher interviews on Thursday, March 18 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. They encourage everyone to see you tehre! Please call the school at 780-743-5800 for more information.

Help the Canadian Cancer Society celebrate, remember and fight back on June 11 at The Relay For Life which is their biggest cancer fundraising event and a unique opportunity for people of all ages to come together and join the fight against cancer. Relay For Life is a 12-hour, overnight, non-competitive event that involves teams of people taking turns walking or running around a track. The event opens with the Survivors' Victory Lap, where cancer survivors kick-off the event by walking an inspirational first lap. During the moving Luminary Ceremony at dusk, luminaries are lit to pay tribute to loved ones and provide inspiration to participants. To get more information, volunteer or to register for this meaning cause please contact Emily Hui at (780) 742-2446 or visit cancer.ca/relay.

Hope is in full bloom this spring! Daffodil Days is marking its 49th year as Canadian Cancer Society volunteers team up to sell fresh bunches of bright yellow daffodils to help raise money in support of the fight against cancer from March 22 to March 28.

You can join the fight by pre-ordering your daffodils for your organization today. Fax back the pre-order form that you can get at www.cancer.ca or call the Daffodil Days hotline at (780) 791-0174. You can also sign up as a volunteer to help sell daffodils.

CBS Construction Home Grown Series presents MITCH OSMOND & A NEW MONDAY on Sunday, March 21 at 8:00pm at the Keyano Recital Theatre. After becoming one of the winners at this past summers interPLAY Home Grown Talent Search, these guys put on a stellar performance when they opened for Loverboy in February and it is certain that they will do just the same this time around! Don’t miss it! Tickets are now available and you can pick your own up at the Keyano Theatre Box Office for just 22 bucks or visit them online at www.keyano.ca/theatre.

On Friday, March 5 and Saturday, March 6, the Salvation Army will having a 50% off sale!! Don't miss out on the deals and maybe find that priceless piece you have always been looking for! Also, they will only be open from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Wednesday, March 10 and will close for just one day on March 11 to prepare for their BIG Cross-Over Sale starting on Friday the 12th!!!

North Word will be hosting a Poetry Party at the Fort mcMurray Public Library from 1:00 to 4:00pm on Saturday, March 13. There will be lots of activities for all different ages. Some of these activities will include making ransom note poems, contributing to the word window, ordering a custom made poem from a poet, writing haikus and a chance to watch a short film or random reading.

Teen programs at the Fort McMurray Public Library will run every second Sunday afternoon and every second Thursday evening. Teens are encouraged to attend Gaming Day and the Poetry Jam and Social. For more information about these programs, contact Jessica at 780-743-7808, visit the library’s website, which is, www.fmpl.ca or join the library’s Facebook group!