Chestermere, AB

The Chestermere Agricultural Society is presently organizing its 20th Annual Country Fair for Friday, September 18th, Sneak a Peak from 6 – 10 pm and Saturday September 19th from 10 – 5 pm. This fair is intended to provide a connection between the historic rural community and the fast growing urban development.

The Red Ribbon Contest is a cornerstone of this event. We would like to invite area families, organizations, groups, services and businesses to be part of Chestermere’s largest annual special event. This is an opportunity to get your name out there and meet the community.

You can enter a float in the parade on Sat morning - a time commitment between 8 and 11 am. Floats could be decorated shopping carts, riding lawn mowers, ATV’s, flat beds etc. Clowns, horses and music are always a hit! Use your imagination and be sure to throw candy for the kids and give out some promo material to the adults. Anyone seen Strathmore’s parade? Lots of ideas there! • If you are a business owner encourage your staff to volunteer to supervise activities in our KidZone and to assist with parking. Be sure to have your staff/participants wear their uniforms or name tags to promote yourselves and bring along any promo material you would like to give out.

You could Sponsor an activity such as the Mini Golf Course, the Climbing Wall or the Petting Zoo and post your signage as sponsors. We would love it if your staff would man the activity and give out your promo material!

You could donate prizes or gift certificates that can be raffled off for our many volunteers.

Your business could donate food, coffee, juice, water or snacks for our volunteers.

Cash donations or cheques made out to the Chestermere Agricultural Society are always welcome.

• If you have any other ways that you would like to participate, please let us know. To find out how you can participate in the Red Ribbon Contest, please check out our website: www.chestermerecrca.com .

To register for a booth at the Trade Show or Outdoor Marketplace, please email Carrie: admin@chestermerecrca.com

If you would like to participate in the parade, please email: corie_solvason@hotmail.com

To let us know how you would like to participate this year, please email Vicki: recreation@chestermerecrca.com.

Chestermere Regional Community Association hosts: Energizer 2009 on Wednesday September 9th from 6 to 8 pm at the Chestermere REc. Centre in the Main Hall.

Upcoming programs and services in the Chestermere area will have Information available and most will be taking registrations that evening!

Some of the participants are: CRCA Soccer and Rec Programs, Figure Skating Club, Fit Kids Gymnastics, Community Services, Focus Tae Kwon Do, Community Services, Town of Chestermere, Canadian Tae Kwon Do, Community Basketball, Chestermere Art Guild, Chestermere Chiefs Football, Whitecappers 50+ group, Calgary Yacht Club, Chestermere Beavers, Scouts and Guides, Abstract Dance Academy, Rocky View Adult Education, Chestermere Playschool and many more.

Don't forget to purchase your CRCA Community Membership in the Foyer. Most programs at the Rec Centre do require a current membership as this is one of the few Recreation Centres in rural Alberta that is not funded by municipal or provincial tax $$$.

School starts on September 1 for all students attending Rockyview schools. That would be Chestermere Middle and High School and Prairie Waters. For more information you can visit their website at www.rockview.ab.ca

Students attending the Calgary Catholic School division will start on Thursday August 27th. The phone number for St. Gabriel the Arch Angel is 403--500-2110. The phone number for Our Lady of Wisdom is 403-500-2116.

The wait is almost over. Boston Pizza will be open for business on August 3, holiday monday for the public. They have been training staff and making sure that your experience will be a good one. This is a much needed addition to the Chestermere lifestyle. It will be great to have another family restaurant in town.

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