Events

Join the Olds Municipal Library for a fundraising lunch in the parking lot of Canadian Tire in Olds on Saturday, September 7, 2019. It's also library card sign up month and we'll be giving out as many free memberships as we can. Funds raised will go to support programming and services at the Olds Municipal Library! 

Lunch will include a hot dog with all the fixings, a bag of chips, and a pop for only $5 per person.

Regular Council Meetings are held the first, second and fourth Wednesday of every month unless otherwise posted.

Meetings start at or after 9 a.m. in Mountain View County Council Chambers. Meetings are open to the public other than confidential sessions, which will be noted on the agenda.

View agendas at our Council Meeting Agenda Page.

Join us on Wednesday, September 11th when the Carstairs Community Chest board disburses $7,000 to each charity supported. The event is at 3 pm at the Carstairs Town Office. A record $76,527 was raised this year and the public is invited to see and visit with those they supported through their donations.

The Bergen Community Association monthly meeting is set for Wednesday, September 11th at the Bergen Community Hall. Start time is 7:30 pm and everyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month. Information: https://www.bergenhall.com/

Next meeting is Thursday, September 12th at 7 pm at the Community Hall. Come get involved with your community association!

Join us every Friday for the Sundre Farmers’ Market. Next event is Friday, September 13th and runs weekly into September at the Sundre Curling Arena. Markets run from 5 pm - 7:30 pm. New vendors are always welcome - either drop-in or long-term. Only $20 per table. To apply, please send an email to sundrefarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Manitoba’s Sol James will be bringing her full band and soulful roots & blues to the Sundre Arts Centre on Saturday, September 14th. Get your tickets for $15 and experience the best of new Canadian musicians–all in an intimate venue hosted by a local non-profit and registered charity. Doors open at 7 pm! Tickets at Backwoods Bakery and Café in Sundre (cash, cheque only), or online at https://www.sundreartscentre.com/ticket-sales.html

The Mountain View Film Group presents The Biggest Little Farm to kick off its Autumn slate of films on Sunday, September 15th. Showings are 11:30 am and 3 pm at Mayfair Cinema in Olds (4910 - 50 Avenue). Regular admission: $10, student admission: $5, and available punch tickets: $60 for 8 films. Visit us online at www.mountainviewfilmgroup.ca for more!

Meetings are held the third Mondays of the month at 7:30 pm, at the Community Hall.  Next meeting is Monday, September 16th. Rentals and information call Mary 403-637-2763.

Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Didsbury Curling Rink for a Farmers Market. The market runs each Wednesday from July through September. Come out and support your local producers!

Set for Thursday, September 19^th with the Kick off Session and then running weekly, this program will discuss healthy aging, mental wellness and retirement with sessions being led by staff from Alberta Health Services. Begins at 10:30 am at the library, and coffee and tea will be provided for each session with all presentations leaving time for visiting and discussion. The first session on Sept.19^th will feature a light lunch so registration for this date is required. Contact the library at 403-337-3943 or email carstairspublic@prl.ab.ca to register.

Bingo runs every Thursday Night a the Carstairs Legion. Early bird games start at 7:15 p.m. Regular games immediately follow. Information; call the Legion at 403-337-3775. Next Bingo is Thursday, September 19th.

The monthly crib morning is back on Saturday, September 21st starting at 10 am at the Cremona Legion. This event is held every third Saturday of the month. For more information contact Elizabeth at 403-637-0066.

Please join us at the Graham Community Hall for an urgent Annual General Meeting on Saturday, September 21st from 1 pm to 3 pm at the hall. The future of the community hall is at stake and will be discussed at this meeting. All hall members and community residents are urged to attend.

From Highway 22 to reach Graham Hall turn west on Twp Rd 304 and then just south on RR 54. The hall is on the west side of the road.

Join us for the monthly meeting of the Bearberry Wapitana Society the last Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Bearberry Community Hall. Next meeting is Tuesday, September 24th. For more information on the regular meeting, rentals or hall rates, please contact Kathie Morris at 403-638-2278 or visit our website. www.bearberrycommunity.com.

Join us on Wednesday, September 11th from 5 pm – 7 pm at the Didsbury Curling Rink for a Farmers Market. The market runs each Wednesday from July through September. Come out and support your local producers!

Join us at the Carstairs Public Library for an author visit on Thursday, September 26th, starting at 10:30 am. Author Ayesha Clough will be reading her book “Guardians of the Wild.” Everyone welcome!

The next Olds Farmers Market is Thursday, September 26th and runs weekly to the end of September. Held at the Big Rack Cow Palace, expanding to include the parking area during the summer. Markets run from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm.

Join us after the Hoop Dancing performances by Dallas Arcand at the schools, as there will be Make and Take Crafts at the library from 3 pm - 5 pm.

Call 403-337-3943 or email carstairspublic@prl.ab.ca for more information on this great event!

Join us on Friday, September 27^th for Carstairs Culture Days Pumpkinfest Wine & Cheese event. Learn how to decorate faux pumpkins in addition to a great evening out! All munchies and craft supplies are provided. Event is 7 pm to 10 pm in the upstairs lounge of the Carstairs Curling Club. Cost is $25 per person or $20 Carstairs Curling Club or Ag Society members. Wine is available for purchase. There is limited seating so please register by September 21^st by calling 403-940-3302 or by email to carstairshorticultural@gmail.com.