December Events

BrightNights

In Hawrelak Park on Friday, November 21, 2008 to Sunday, January 4, 2009, from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. For more information, please visit the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce website for more information.

Maisie’s Magical Christmas House

The 5th annual Christmas lights display at 9619–144 Avenue is officially inaugurated as Maisie’s Magical Christmas House. Official lighting on Friday, November 14 until January 4, 2009 from 5:00pm to 11:00pm. For more information, please visit Maisie’s Magial Christmas House. Read more about Edmoon events at the CityGuide.ca

18 Wheels of Christmas Food Drive

Begining October 1st, 2008, Rosenau Transport Ltd. will begin the 18 Wheels of Christmas Food Drive in support of Edmonton’s Food Bank. This year’s goal is to fill two 53 foot trailers full of food to be delivered to the Food Bank in December. For more information, please visit Rosenau Transport Ltd.

Aqua-Tek Scuba Ltd. Food Drive

From November 10, 2008 to December 15, 2008 customers are encouraged to donate a food item to support Edmonton’s Food Bank. For each donation, you will receive a ticket to enter our draw to win one of the many prizes for your water adventures. The final draw will take place on December 20 at 6:00 p.m. at 16919–111 Avenue. For more information, please contact Aqua-Tek Scuba Ltd

CBC Turkey Drive: Flip Us A Bird

Friday, December 5 to Friday, December 19, 2008 – Drop off locations include Edmonton’s Food Bank (11508–120 Street, Monday to Friday between 8:00am-4:30pm) and CBC Downtown (10062–102 Avenue, Monday to Friday between 7:00am-6:00pm).

Harley Davidson of Edmonton

Throughout November 2008 to December 2008 support Edmonton’s Food Bank by donating at Harley Davidson of Edmonton (7420 Yellowhead Trail). For more information, please visit Harley Davidson of Edmonton.

Fame For Food

At Southbrook Sobey’s (1109 James Mowatt Trail) and Sobey’s Beaumaris (15367 Castledowns) on Saturday, December 6, 2008. For a food or monetary donation, donors will be able to record a personal greeting that will air on CityTV in December.

Citadel Theatre’s A Christmas Carol

Friday, November 28, 2008 until Tuesday, December 23, 2008. For more information, please visit the Citadel Theatre website.

Great Western Containers Inc. Food Drive

In keeping with Great Western Containers’ commitment to the community, from December 8, 2008 to December 31, 2008, customers and visitors are invited to donate food items or money to help us support the Edmonton Food Bank during this special season. Items can be dropped off at either 1912–66th Avenue or 11811 Meridian Street, Edmonton. For more information, please contact Donna Wardlaw or Joanne Baxter on 780 440 2222.

Edmonton Examiner Auction

All auction items will be listed and displayed in the November 26 and December 3 editions of the Edmonton Examiner as well as the Sunday, December 7 edition of the Edmonton Sun. From 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2008, Edmonton’s Food Bank will be taking bids over the phone 780.425.2133 from the general public. For more information or to donate, please contact Tamisan or Debbie at 780.425.2133 or specialevents@edmontonsfoodbank.com.
Note: donations and support must be received by Thursday, November 20, 2008 for inclusion in the auction.

IKEA Bed-In For Food TBA

Monday, December 15 until Friday, December 19, 2008 at IKEA (1311–102 Street). Meet personalities from 91.7 the Bounce when you make a food or monetary donation.

Candy Cane Lane

(148 Street between 92 Avenue & 99 Avenue) from Saturday, December 13, 2008 to Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Official Candy Cane Lane Launch is on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at 9803–147 Street.

Tom Jackson & Guests Singing for Supper

On Friday, December 12, 2008 at Robertson Wesley United Church (10209–123 Street). Doors open at 5:30 p.m., GENERAL SEATING. Opening act: Robertson Wesley Ringers, Beverly Mahood and Amanda Stott. For more information, please visit Singing For Supper . Tickets are only $20.00 each and available at Ticketmaster (ph: 780–451-8000), or at Edmonton’s Food Bank* (ph: 425–2133). * Purchaser must pick-up tickets directly from Edmonton’s Food Bank (11508 120 Street, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.).

Ticketmaster

CP Holiday Train

The Holiday Train hits the rails on November 26th visiting over 100 communities in seven states and six provinces to raise food, money and awareness for local food banks. Bring your cash and food donations and support your local food bank. To date, we’ve raised $3 million dollars and 1.6 million pounds of food. Join Edmonton’s Food Bank on Friday, December 12, 2008 as the train rolls in at 8:30 p.m. north of the Edmonton CP station on University Avenue (75 Avenue) and Gateway Blvd.

This year’s entertainers and musicians include Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member Tracey Brown, Canadian Country Music Awards winner Johnny Reid, Shaun Verreault, best known as the virtuosic singer/guitarist/song-writer for blues-rockers and Canadian live favourites Wide Mouth Mason, and Juno award-winning singer and songwriter Melanie Doane.

Please visit CP Holiday Train for more information.

Rock for Santa 2008!

Join Looking East and other local bands as they Rock for Santa in support of Edmonton’s Food Bank on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Avenue Theatre (9030–118 Avenue).

Cottswood Interiors ($5,000 Room Makeover)

Help feed families in your community and you could win a $5,000 Room Makeover between November 1, 2008 to December 14, 2008. Enter to win a professionally designed room makeover when you visit our store and drop off a donation for the Food Bank (support for Edmonton’s Food Bank & the St. Albert Food Bank). Drop off locations include: Cottswood Interiors (10940-Mayfield Road, open 7 days a week and until 8pm on Thursdays); Cottswood Warehouse (18619–111 Avenue, Mon-Fri between 9am-5pm); and ALL Cottswood deliveries will also be able to donate.

Final draw will take place at 5:00 p.m. on December 15, 2008

For more information, please visit Cottswood Interiors.

Edmonton’s 7th Annual Hip-Hop for Hunger

Music For Mavericks Entertainment & BIGG HEAD Records Presents the 7th Annual Hip Hop for Hunger on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Al Shamal Shriners (14510–142 Street). For more information, please visit PoliticLive or call 780.443.0130.

Advance Tix Avail. At: Room 322 [10988–124 Steet (780) 758–4496], Juice Clothing [Millwoods Town Centre Suite 209–2331 66 St NW (780) 465–2016], Color Blind [10544–82 (Whyte) Avenue (780) 431–0981], Foosh [10544C-82 (Whyte) Avenue (780) 491–6980]

Hosted by Sterling Scott. Music by Sonny Grimezz, Mick Sleeper & DJ Booda. R&B / Hip-Hop / Reggae. Performances by Souljah Fyah, Krystle Dos Santos, Poizunus & More.
$8 WITH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS
$10 Without
Doors @ 8PM
Show @ 10PM
SORRY – NO MINORS