Cure your spring fever with a large dose of local events!
Shamrock Shimmy
Saturday, March 11, 6 p.m. at Town & Country Centre
The Airdrie Food Bank’s annual Shamrock Shimmy fundraising dinner includes dinner, dancing and a live and silent auction, with all proceeds supporting the Airdrie Food Bank.
Fore more information and tickets visit www.airdriefoodbank.com/shamrockshimmy
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra – Bohemian Brilliance
Saturday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. at Polaris Centre
Slavko Popovic, the Calgary Philharmonic’s first chair Clarinetist, performs the incredibly virtuosic 2nd clarinet concerto by Weber, paired with Dvorak’s 7th Symphony, one of the finest examples of the genre.
For information and tickets, visit rockymountainsymphony.ca
Airdrie Horticultural Society and Airdrie Community Gardens
Thursday, March 14, 7 p.m. at Airdrie Agriculture Centre
Interested in having a community garden plot or joining the Horticultrual Society? Then this free introductory meeting is for you!
For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/airdrie-horticulture?pli=1
Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts
Showcase Concert: Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m. at Polaris Centre for the Performing Arts
The Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts (March 20-30) promotes the appreciation of music and speech arts by organizing and operating an annual festival that encourages amateur performers and students to participate and perform in a non-competitive environment.
For more information and schedules, visit airdrierotaryfestival.org.
Airdrie Farmers Market
Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Town & Country Centre
Shop local makers, bakers and more at the Spring Fling. Admission is a donation to the Airdrie Food Bank.
For more information, visit www.airdriefarmersmarket.com
Boys & Girls Club of Airdrie Spring Market
Saturday, April 22 & Sunday, April 23, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 200 East Lake Crescent
Whether you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or just for fun, you’ll find it here while supporting the BGC. Admission $2, children under 12 free.
For more information, visit BGCairdrie.com
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra – Horns, Horns, Horns
Sunday, April 23, 3 p.m. at Polaris Centre
How many French horns can fit on one stage? 4? 8? 12? What a glorious sound! This one is a matinee, so be sure to bring the whole family!”
For information and tickets, visit rockymountainsymphony.ca
Amazing Airdrie Women Awards
Thursday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. at Bert Church Live Theatre
Come celebrate the accomplishments of this exceptional group of ladies as featured on pages 70-86 in this issue of airdrielife magazine. Includes prosecco reception and dessert intermission, with $10 from every ticket donated to Airdrie P.O.W.E.R.
Tickets $45 at tickets.airdrie.ca
Know Where to Turn
Sunday, May 7, 9 a.m. at Ed Eggerer Park
Airdrie’s Run to End Family Violence combines raising awareness of local resources for individuals and families impacted by family violence with raising much-needed funds to support the frontline services provided at Community Links. The event offers professionally-timed 5K, 10K, and half marathon options and a kids’ race. To volunteer, message runtoendfamilyviolence@gmail.com
To register, visit: Running Room Online Event Registration
Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra – Chopin & Beethoven
Saturday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. at Polaris Centre
This concert features the Grand Prize Winner of the Canadian Music Competition, Stephen Nguyen, performing Chopin’s first concerto, plus Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, a bright and cheerful perennial favourite.
For information and tickets, visit rockymountainsymphony.ca
Looking for more local events? Visit our online event calendar often for current events.
