This summer in Moose Jaw is lining up to be a busy one, with lots of activities and events to please everyone.
On June 18th from 7-8:30pm there will be a Coffee House at the Moose Jaw Public Library Herb Taylor room to highlight World Refugee Day. A number of refugees from different countries will be sharing their struggles so that the general public can become more aware of a refugee’s experience.
As probably a lot of Moose Javians have already noticed, our community is becoming more-and-more everyday a melting pot of numerous cultures integrating into the framework here. The other day when I dropped into Superstore for a couple of items, as I was in the counter line-up, I noticed that both the individuals in front of me and also behind me were all of different ethnicities speaking in their native language. Hearing stories of their plights during the coffee house will bring a new level of empathy and understanding to what circumstances they have endured.
You’ve probably already noticed an upswing in tourists milling about the downtown core of Moose Jaw. I sure have! With tourism numbers increasing week by week, a number of upcoming events are highlighted.
Canada Day is a day for all Canadians to wear the maple leaf proudly. It seems Tourism Moose Jaw would like to give-up the mantle of organizing the day but it looks like they will continue this year, however, the Moose Jaw Kinsmen Club are continuing to hold the torch to assist in financing the event. Tourism Moose Jaw will have upcoming Canada Day information posted on their social media pages for anyone interested.
Sidewalk Days has been a favourite over the years, as it grows further and further north up Main Street with new booths and kiosks featuring the latest and greatest merchandise, much of it appealing to the bargain shopper looking for a great deal, not to mention the wide array of food options available to enjoy and lots of fun activity to be had. This year, Sidewalk Days will be held the weekend of July 7-9th.
And who doesn’t enjoy the excitement of a local fair? From June 23rd to 26th, there will be smiles and bursts of excitement as kids of all ages head to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds for hours of fun at the fair! A major highlight this year will be the RCMP Musical Ride, only available to those with gate entry, and take note, gate entry is only available the day of the fair.
Car shows anyone? The highly esteemed Highway to Heroes Car Show will return for a July 16th showing but has changed venues to the Moose Jaw Exhibition Grounds. Their last car show was held in 2018 with over 500 vehicles on display and over 8000 spectators taking it in on the tarmac at 15 Wing.
Artists, artisans, shoppers and more, take note…ParkArt will again be held July 1st in Crescent Park in front of the library and Moose Jaw Museum and Art Gallery, featuring a mecca of more than 40 booths of handmade artworks and crafts displayed and for sale.
I could go on and on…but read all about it in this edition of the Express or online at MooseJawToday.com
