With cold winter weather setting in, things are heating up on the events calendar in Moose Jaw with awesome options to consider.
Let’s kick it off with An Evening of Magic and Illusion fundraiser for the Food Bank to be held on Jan. 20. The show takes place at St. Andrew’s church and starts at 6pm. Tickets for the show are $25 adults/$10 youth and can be purchased on Facebook or by calling 306-631-7540, although they will also be available at the door. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item.
Festival of Words is again hosting their fundraiser ‘Wines Around the World’ at the Grant Hall on Feb. 2nd. Tickets are now on sale for $75pp or a table of 6 for $400 by visiting the Festival of Words website at www.festivalofwords.com/wines-around-the-world. Each ticket also comes with a $30 tax deductible receipt. Wine lovers, don’t miss this popular event in support of Moose Jaw’s annual Festival of Words that will be taking place again this summer July 13-16.
Are you a gamer? If so, you will want to attend the annual Winter Gaming Expo (GAX) to be held the weekend of Feb. 2-4 at the Moose Jaw Cultural Centre. This is the longest running event of its kind in Saskatchewan history. Cost for entry is $20pp that includes a pizza party on the Saturday night. For more information or to register at www.mjga.ca .
Parents, what a great opportunity to help your kids between 9-12 yrs learn some culinary skills in the upcoming Junior Chef Program hosted by Hunger in Moose Jaw. Children are able to learn many basic food preparation skills, safe food handling advice, nutritional basics, and the program seeks to develop an all-round culinary skill-set. The Junior Chef program is now accepting applicants and courses that are set to begin in February (dates have not yet been determined). To register, Janet can be reached at [email protected] and courses will take place at Hunger in Moose Jaw’s main office, located at 269 Stadacona Street West. To reach Hunger in Moose Jaw, the number is 306-692-1916.
Family Literacy Day events are being held through the rest of January in Moose Jaw. Families can register for the events, ask questions, and learn more about Family Literacy Day by contacting the EYFRC at 306-691-0202 (call), 306-690-1372 (text), or emailing [email protected] . Learn more about Family Literacy Day, register for events like the Khodi Dill livestream that will be held on Jan. 26/27, and download resource packages and at-home activities for families on the Saskatchewan Literacy Network website at saskliteracy.ca .
More links: www.moosejawfrc.ca/home - www.facebook.com/moosejawfrc - moosejawliteracynetwork.wordpress.com www.facebook.com/moosejawliteracy .
And, if you are looking for some fun in the fresh air, have you ever thought about trying out snowshoeing? Guided Snowshoeing tours are being held at Buffalo Pound on Saturdays from 1-2:30 pm. To contact the park’s main office, Eugenie can be reached at 306-694-3229. Alternatively, the entry office can be reached at 306-694-3320.
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