Grasslands Regional FCSS

Tween Scene
2024-04-23 16:00 - 16:45 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Please register your child for this free program as space is limited.
Tweenscene is for ages 10-12

Preschool Story Time
2024-04-23 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Duchess Library, 256 Louise Ave, Duchess, Alberta, T0J 0Z0, Canada
Join us every second Tuesday at the Duchess Library at 10:30 AM for Preschool Story time

Little Listeners
2024-04-23 10:15 - 11:00, 2024-04-16 10:15 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Please call the library to register your child between ages 2-6 for this free program

Mini Makers
2024-04-22 15:30 - 18:00, 2024-04-15 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | SPEC Association, 327 3rd Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 0E7, Canada
Join Shawna with youth connections during Mini Makers to find out what MakerSpace is all about while making friends. For youth ages 7 – 11

Rooted: Single Mom Support Group
2024-04-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Alliance Church, 304 Cassils Rd E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1B8, Canada
The Rooted Support Group for single mothers is facilitated by Crossroads Clinic . This group runs biweekly on Mondays at 10:00 – 11:30 at the Brooks Alliance Church. The next group begins Monday, April 8th.

LifeTalk Counselling Dessert Auction
2024-04-20 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Heritage Inn Brooks, 1217 2 St W, Brooks, AB, T1R 1P7, Canada
Come join us for a sweet evening at the Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre – Room D. Indulge in delicious desserts while supporting a great cause. Join Lifetalk for this unique dessert auction featuring live music by the Summer Chill Band. Admission is free, but registration is preferred! Bid on scrumptious treats and satisfy your sweet tooth, all while helping to fund our counselling services. It’s a night of desserts, entertainment, generosity, and community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some goodies and make a difference!
Event from 6:30 – 9:30 Pm at the Heritage inn Hotel

Lego Club
2024-04-20 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Please register for this free program for ages 5-10. Space is limited!
LEGO will be provided.

Magic the Gathering
2024-04-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-04-13 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Join us for Magic: The Gathering on Saturdays. ✨
All skill levels are welcome—no prior experience is necessary, so just show up!
Drop in and meet new friends to challenge.
Ages 12+ only for this free program!

Family Tales
2024-04-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
This is a story time and craft program for families with children ages 1-7. Please register for this free program. Space is limited. Parent/caregiver attendance is required.

Edible Community Gardens Meet Up
2024-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Edmonton) | Lake Stafford, Brooks, Alberta, Canada
Excited to spend more time outside this spring? Want to learn a new skill? Join us at the Edible Community Garden! Welcome to all residents, no previous gardening experience required! This is your chance to learn how to grow food, meet new people, and eat locally grown food this season.

Cooking with Shawna
2024-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | SPEC Association, 327 3rd Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 0E7, Canada
Cooking with Shawna for ages 7-11. If interested, please register with Shawna. Spaces are limited.

IQubed Conference
2024-04-19 08:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Heritage Inn Brooks, 1217 2 St W, Brooks, AB, T1R 1P7, Canada
The IQubed Conference is the Brooks Newell Region’s opportunity to Inspire Ideas, Investment, and Progress. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, ag producer, professional or investor, you’ll find something to spark your imagination at IQubed.

Mission Imagination
2024-04-18 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | SPEC Association, 327 3rd Street West, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 0E7, Canada
Unlock your creative side at Mission Imagination, every Thursday at 3:30pm at SPEC (ages 7-11yrs)

Wellness Exchange Workshops
2024-04-18 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | AHS – Addiction & Mental Health, #1, 403 2nd Ave. W, Brooks, AB, T1R 0S3, Canada
Join us for free sessions aimed at helping individuals improve their coping skills and increase their overall well-being. There will be five workshops, this week’s session will be focused on problem-solving. Please register if you plan to attend.

The Charms Concert
2024-04-17 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Bassano Community Hall, 610 2 Ave, Bassano, AB, T0J 0B0
Bassano Arts Council is selling tickets to see The Charms on April 17, 2024 at the Bassano Community Hall. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25

Intro to Elementals
2024-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Please register for this free program

Grasslands Public Schools Early Learning Registration Event
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | JBS Centre, 323 1 Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1B 1B7, Canada
An event to introduce families with school-age children to the three elementary schools in Brooks. Kids can play at centres with our Early Learning staff, meet the teachers from Griffin Park, Eastbrook, and Uplands Schools. Great raffle prizes and SPEC translators available. Families are able to register for Kindergarten or inquire about Pre-Kindergarten.

Brooks Preschool Registration
2024-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Preschool, 327B 3 St W, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 0E7, Canada
Come take a tour of our school with your child and meet the teachers with a parent information session. Online registration at www.brookspreschool.com

The Mezz @ JBS Centre
2024-04-17 15:30 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | JBS Centre, 323 1 Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1B 1B7, Canada
Check out The Mezz every Wednesday from 3:30-6pm at the JBS Centre (ages 11-17yrs)

Nifty Needles
2024-04-17 13:15 - 15:00 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
This is a free, drop-in program. Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon chatting with others while working on your latest knit, crochet or cross stitch project.

Books N' Babies
2024-04-17 10:15 - 10:45 (America/Edmonton) | Brooks Public Library, 323 First Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1R 1C5, Canada
Call the library to register for this free program for ages 0-2 that will run from 10:15-10:45
Caregiver/parent participation is required

Prenatal Breastfeeding Class - On Zoom
2024-04-16 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online
This free session will be hosted over zoom, please register online at moremilksooner.com

Resiliency Week
2024-04-14 - 2024-04-20 | Alberta
🌟 Get ready for Resiliency Week 2024! 🌟
From April 14th to 20th, 2024, the City of Brooks, Town of Bassano, Village of Rosemary, County of Newell, and Village of Duchess are coming together to celebrate ‘Resiliency Week’. 🎉
This week is all about recognizing the power of mentorship in the lives of children and youth. 👧👦 Our Resiliency Committee is dedicated to honoring these invaluable mentors who play a pivotal role in shaping young lives. 🙌 Their motto? “It Just Takes One…”. That’s right! Just one trusted, caring adult can make an immeasurable impact on a child’s resilience and ability to overcome challenges.
Join us as we highlight these incredible mentors and their stories. Follow our page for shoutouts and inspiring content throughout the week! 😄 Let’s all aim to be “The One Adult” who makes a positive difference in the life of a child or youth. 💙 #ResiliencyWeek2024 #MentorshipMatters

This event is sponsored by Grasslands Regional FCSS

Volunteer Week
2024-04-14 - 2024-04-20 | Alberta
Every April, Volunteer Canada leads the National Volunteer Week (NVW) campaign. This year, NVW is happening April 14–20, 2024. NVW provides a chance to celebrate the vibrancy and impact of volunteerism in our communities and nationwide. This year’s theme is “Every Moment Matters,” emphasizing the importance of each volunteer and their unique contributions, particularly now, when support is needed more than ever.
No matter how big or small the gesture, every moment matters! Let’s celebrate the collective impact we make when we come together to nurture the well-being of our communities.

Beef Supper and Auction
2024-04-13 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Edmonton) | Rosemary School, 622 Dahlia St, Rosemary, Alberta, T0J 2W0, Canada
Join the Rosemary Ag Society for their Auction Fundraiser on April 13th at 5:30 Pm in the Rosemary School Gym. Tickets required.

Talking Dirty: Feeding the Soil That Feeds You
2024-04-13 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Edmonton) | JBS Centre, 323 1 Street E, Brooks, Alberta, T1B 1B7, Canada
We are excited to announce that Dr. Yamily Zavala from the Chinook Applied Research Association is hosting a FREE interactive soil lab & presentation!
This presentation is for everyone….. gardeners, the agricultural community, high school students and environmental enthusiasts! We will learn about different types of soil, soil loss, restoration, structure and so much more.
Register on the Facebook event Page!
