This newsletter will capture upcoming cultural and recreation opportunities within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. To see past editions please visit www.rmwb.ca

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Recreation:

1. Santas Anonymous at McMurray Experience 2. KidSport Wood Buffalo 3. 2016 Elders Christmas Gathering 4. JSYF Christmas Craft Bonanza 5. Senior’s Christmas Light Tour 6. Aqua Zumba at Mac Island 7. Golden Years Meet & Greet 8. Christmas Dinner & Salsa Party 9. Winter Wonderland Formal 10. Christmas Dance 11. Senior’s Social: Ugly Sweater Luncheon 12. Seniors Luncheon 13. Vista Ridge – Kids Holiday Lessons 14. AFLCA Ever Active Kids Workshops 15. Shaping the Future Conference 16. 2017 Canadian Parks Conference 17. US National Walking Summit – Call for

Proposals

Culture:

18. Call for Submissions: Into the Wild at MME 19. Wood Buffalo Culture Blog 20. Words in Motion 21. Talent Search: WinterPLAY Performers Wanted 22. Keyano Theater Presents: tiff Film Circuit’s “The

Dressmaker” 23. The Reason- Christmas Music Concert for Charity 24. Intercultural Christmas Party 25. Instrument Petting Zoo 26. A Ride That Never Brought Us Home 27. CBC’s “Still Standing”, coming to Fort McMurray 28. Summer Classical Music Programs at BANFF

Center for the Arts and Creativity – Now Accepting Applications!

29. Vancouver Photo Book Fair – Call for Exhibitors 30. The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) – 2017

Call for Artist Submissions 31. Naked State Artist Residency 32. Open Call: Spark Box National Residency Award

& $1000 Dawson Bursary 33. Arteles Creative Residency Program 34. Blink: Akimbo’s Super-Short Video Festival – Call

for Submissions 35. Ross Creek Centre for the Arts – Now Hiring 36. Emily Carr University – Now Hiring

Santas Anonymous at McMurray Experience

For more info about MME, visit www.rmwb.ca/mme

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KidSport Wood Buffalo When: Applications are being accepted now.

KidSport is a national not-for-profit organization that provides financial assistance for registration fees to kids aged 18 and under. Through a confidential application process, grants are available so they can play a season of sport.

If you have any questions, please email woodbuffalo@kidsport.ab.ca

For more information, please visit: http://www.kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/wood-buffalo/

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2016 Elders Christmas Gathering When: Wednesday, December 14 at 5pm

Where: Shell Place Ballroom, 1 CA Knight Way

McMurray Metis Presents 2016 Elders Christmas Gathering. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. with Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Live Musical entertainment and a special visit from Santa.

For more information, contact Laura Waniandy at 780-713-9127

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JSYF Christmas Craft Bonanza When: Starting Tuesday, December 13 from 3pm to 8pm

Where: The Dugout, 10500 Morrison Street

Cost: Free

FREE program for youth of the RMWB to come down to The Dugout for a week of creating their own Christmas gifts or decorations.

Dec 13th to 15th - Soap & Shower Jellies & Bubble Bars Dec 17th - Hot Chocolate Jars Dec 18th - Mugs Dec 19th - Yarn Snowmen Dec 20th - Mason Jar Banks & Lanterns Dec 21st - Ornaments & Decorations Dec 22nd - Bottle Art

For more information, contact Kyle Bourke at 780-715-0010 or kyle.bourke@jsyf.ca

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Senior’s Christmas Light Tour When: Thursday, December 15 from 6pm to 8pm

Where: Pick Up Golden Years Society, 10111 Main Street

Cost: Free

Tour Around Fort McMurray on a Transit Bus. Refreshments to follow at the Golden Years Society. Open to anyone 55+. Pick Up will be at 6:00 p.m. (Please arrive early by 5:45 p.m.) Must have own transportation to Golden Years Society.

For more information, contact Heather Landeen at 780-743-4370 ext 1

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Aqua Zumba at Mac Island When: Thursday, December 15 from 7:30pm to 8:30pm

Where: Suncor Community Leisure Centre1 C. A. Knight Way

Aqua Zumba® is a high-energy, FUN, lots of splashing, low-impact aquatic fitness program. Perfect for anyone can stand in water 4′ deep. Women, teens, men!

Aqua Zumba® blends the Zumba® philosophy with water resistance, for one pool party you really shouldn’t miss! One class and I know you will want to come back for more. Benefits there is less impact on your joints during an Aqua Zumba® class so you can really let loose. Water creates natural resistance, which means every step is more challenging and helps tone your muscles.

FREE for MacDonald Island members or $9 drop in fee for non-members. Every Thursday! See you in the Waterrrrrr!

For more information, contact Laura Jaramillo at 780-791-0070

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Golden Years Meet & Greet When: Friday, December 16 from 9am to 11am

Where: Golden Years Society, 10111 Main Street

Cost: Free

Golden Years Society will be hosting a Coffee & Visit time every Friday morning for members and non-members.

Please come in and reconnect with everyone have a coffee and muffins.

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Christmas Dinner & Salsa Party When: Friday, December 16 at 8pm

Where: Sociables, 380 Silin Forest Road

Cost: Advance $15 Door $20

For more information, contact 780-607-3808 or 705-930-6711

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Winter Wonderland Formal When: Friday, December 16 from 8pm to 10:30pm

Where: Composite High School, 9803 King Street

Cost: Free

For more information, contact 780-715-0010

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Christmas Dance When: Friday, December 16 from 8:30pm to 11:59pm

Where: Stonebridge Hotel, 9713 Hardin Street

Cost: $10/person

Dashing through the snow, to dance the night away! Our Christmas dance is coming up, so grab some friends, and come join us for some Christmas cheer and dancing fun! We’ll be covering the basics of waltz from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, and from 9:30pm to midnight there will be our open dance floor. Please share this event with your friends! Let’s pack the floor! Admission: $10 (includes lesson) Memberships available for $50/person. No partner or experience necessary! Please bring clean shoes for the dance floor. The dance takes place in the Athabasca Room at the Stonebridge Hotel.

For more information, contact 780-215-8677

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Seniors’ Social: Ugly Sweater Luncheon When: Tuesday, December 20 from 2pm to 3:30pm

Where: Where: Wood Buffalo Regional Library, 1 CA Knight Way

Cost: Free

‘Tis the season to be tacky! Dress to impress in your ugliest Christmas sweater and join us for a few holiday games and a delicious holiday luncheon. This is a free for program for ages 50+.

For more infotmation, contact the Reference Desk at 780-743-7073

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Seniors Luncheon When: Wednesday, December 21 from 12pm to 1pm

Where: Golden Years Society, 10111 Main Street

Cost: $7.00/members & $12.00/non members

Luncheons will resume and be followed by Presentations, Bingo or programming.

For more information, contact Mari-Lee Paluszak at 780-743-4088

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Vista Ridge – Kids Holiday Lessons Looking for something to do in the holidays? We still have spaces left in our children's ski and board camp programs! For dates and other information please check out the Vista Ridge website for details. Spaces are limited so make sure you register soon!!

For more information, visit http://vistaridge.ab.ca/kids-holiday-lessons/

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AFLCA Ever Active Kids Workshops When: January 16-17, 2017 in Edmonton & January 23-24, 2017 in Calgary

Cost: $190.00

Provides AFLCA Ever Active Kids and NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills certificate.

Ever Active Kids provides developmentally-appropriate knowledge, skills and tools, including physical literacy and fundamental movement skills so that you can design safe and effective activity programs for children and youth. This course is excellent for any exercise professional interested in leading physical activity programs for children and youth.

This fun, interactive course covers: • children and adolescent physical development • exercise, activity adoption, and adherence • programming for children; physically, psychologically, socially, morally • creative program planning and design • motivation theories • how to be an exemplary EAK leader • physical literacy and fundamental movement skills

Register today or if you have a group and are interested in hosting a course please contact the AFLCA Office at 780–492-4435 and we would be happy to assist you.

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Shaping the Future Conference When: Conference on January 26-28, 2017 Registration Dates • Early bird registration: Open until December 23rd, 2016 • Regular registration: Open until January 18th, 2017 - Please note there is a $50.00 Cancellation fee for any cancellations made before January 18, 2017. Refund and changes to registration will not be accepted after this date • Please note - There is no on-site registration; you must register online

Where: The Delta Lodge, Kananaksis, Alberta

Cost: $435.00 + GST

The world of student well-being through a comprehensive school health lens is brought to life at the annual Shaping the Future Conference, which draws delegates from the education, active living, recreation, health and research sectors to discuss and learn about comprehensive school health. Each year, the conference provides an opportunity for delegates to network, share, gather information and engage in personal and professional growth and development. Travelling from across Alberta and beyond, delegates gain inspiration from presentations, keynote speakers, pre-conference activities, interactive workshops, and from their peers who attend.

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2017 Canadian Parks Conference When: March 8-11, 2017 (Call for Presentations – Submit now)

Where: The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta

Call for Presentations

To kick off the planning for the 2017 Canadian Parks Conference, we have launched a Call for Presentations to invite submissions for the conference.

The conference theme builds upon the energy and discussions of the 2016 Canadian Parks Summit. The Parks For All - A Shared Vision for Canada's Parks Community will act as the guiding document in the development of the education program for the conference. Sessions will be focused on professional development, networking and storytelling aligned with the strategic directions and priorities outlined within Parks for All.

For more infotmation, visit http://arpaonline.ca/events/2017-canadian-parks-conference/

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US National Walking Summit – Call for Proposals Proposal Deadline December 15, 2016 (Event September 13-15, 2017)

Where: St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost: No cost to submit a proposal

America Walks and the Every Body Walk! Collaborative are excited to announce the call for proposals for the 2017 National Walking Summit to be held in St. Paul, MN from September 13-15, 2017. The theme of the 2017 National Walking Summit is "Vital and Vibrant Communities: The Power of Walkability." The conference will explore how walking and walkability create engaged, thriving, and inclusive communities for all members. Walkability is at the cornerstone of creating neighborhoods that are vital and vibrant, allowing all members of a community to enjoy health, social and economic benefits in a variety of forms.

For more infotmation, visit http://walkingsummit.org/call-for-proposals

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Call for Submissions: Into the Wild at MME

For additional information, visit www.rmwb.ca/artinmotion

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Wood Buffalo Culture Blog The Wood Buffalo Culture Blog showcases local organizations, events and individuals invested in the Culture Community. The Culture Blog offers information about provincial and federal grants as well as volunteer and career opportunities. It is a great resource for those interested in becoming more aware about the events, programs and opportunities in the region while also learning about local artists.

Visit the Culture Blog at http://rmwbculture.blogspot.ca/

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Words in Motion Submissions for the 2017 Words in Motion are now being accepted! Whether you are a student, a professional writer, or a novice wordsmith, you are encouraged to submit your poetry. You must be a resident of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to participate.

Please submit all poetry to wordsinmotion@rmwb.ca

Please visit www.rmwb.ca/wordsinmotion for more information and guidelines.

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Talent Search: WinterPLAY Performers Wanted When: Friday, February 24-Sunday, February 26

Are you a musician looking for an opportunity to perform? We’re looking for musicians to take the stage at WinterPLAY this year.

If you’d like your band or act to be considered, email alanna.bottrell@rmwb.ca for more information.

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Keyano Theatre Presents: tiff Film Circuit’s “The Dressmaker” When: Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 7 pm

Where: Keyano Recital Theatre

Tickets: $13

A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet revenge on those who did her wrong.

Visit www.keynao.ca/theatre for more information.

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The Reason- Christmas Music Concert for Charity When: Thursday, December 15

Where: Keyano Theatre

Ticket: $25

Enjoy an evening of Christmas Music and sprinkle some holiday spirit into the season. Hope in Christ Ministries is delighted to invite you to “The Reason”, the 6th Annual Christmas Concert. The pre-concert show starts @ 6:30 pm. Proceeds will benefit four local charities. This wonderful Christmas concert is guaranteed to leave you with a warm glow and kick start your holiday season.

For more information, contact Beverly at bev.hopeinchrist@shaw.ca or call 780 743-2446

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Intercultural Christmas Party When: Saturday, December 17 from 12 pm to 5 pm

Where: Oil Sands Discovery Centre

The greeting season is here; we are pleased to invite you to celebrate with us an intercultural Christmas party. This is a free activity for the community. The event will feature a visit from Santa, face painting, gifts and Christmas meal.

Please e-mail fmc@lecae.ca or call 780-750-7779 for more information.

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Instrument Petting Zoo When: Tuesdays to Fridays from 11am to 5pm

Where: The Art Foundry at River Station, 8130 Fraser Avenue

All ages. Kids under 12 please Bring Mom, Dad or Grand Parents. Drop into the Art Foundry on Fraser Ave across from the Food Bank. Guitar PIANO and More. Presented by the Instruments of Change Wood Buffalo

For more information, visit www.riverstationarts.net/

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A Ride That Never Brought Us Home When: Thursday, December 1 through Friday, January 6

Austan Najmi Beauchamp has his art displayed on “A Ride that never brought us home” On Indian Residential school on the mode of transportation. It is displayed at the WBRL Public Library in the Total Aboriginal Circle from Dec 1 2016 to Jan 6 2017.

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CBC’s “Still Standing”, coming to Fort McMurray Still Standing follows Canadian comedian Jonny Harris as he sets off across the country once more, veering off the main highway to discover the hidden comedy in Canada's far-flung small towns. Each week, Jonny takes a hilarious and heart-warming journey to find humour in the unlikeliest of places -- small towns on the ropes. After immersing himself in the lives of local characters and unearthing the tall tales in these tiny towns, Jonny delivers a rousing original stand-up comedy routine -- a toast, not a roast -- for the whole community.

Join us on Friday January 20th, 2017 for an evening of comedy, specially produced for the town of Fort McMurray, about Fort McMurray. The evening will be part of a television taping for the series Still Standing – featuring Jonny Harris.

The evening will also include performances by Fraser Young, Graham Chittenden and Steve Dylan.

This event is 14+ and features general admission. Please arrive by 6:15pm to guarantee your seats. Please do not wear any logos (hockey jerseys etc.) as you will be taped for broadcast. As a part of our audience, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded on film footage in connection with Still Standing.

100% of net proceeds from ticket sales for this event will go directly to the Northern Lights Health Foundation for the establishment of a children’s mental health navigator.

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Summer Classical Music Programs at BANFF Center for the Arts and Creativity – Now Accepting Applications! Application Deadline: February 1st, 2017

Spanning eight weeks starting in June 2017, a series of five Summer Classical Music programs will be dedicated to the highest standards of chamber and solo playing and include a faculty of passionate and accomplished interpreters. Summer Classical Music Programs are designed to support the creation of new music, the refinement of traditional and contemporary practices, and the amplification of music into the public space by means of reflection and conversation. Through experiential programming, artists will understand the new within the language of the old, and infuse traditional practices with the energy of recent creative compositions. Artists are encouraged to apply to more than one program.

Learn more at www.banffcentre.ca

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Vancouver Photo Book Fair – Call for Exhibitors Deadline to apply: December 19, 2016

Vancouver Photo Book Fair 2017: April 21–23, 2017

The Vancouver Photo Book Fair surveys one of photography’s earliest forms of dissemination—the photo book—demonstrating how this vital form continues to evolve, push the conventions of artists’ books, and carry photography into new contexts. Free and open to the public, the VPBF is Vancouver’s first art book fair dedicated to artists whose book-making practices incorporate or intersect with photography and lens-based art.

For more information about the festival and how to apply, visit http://capturephotofest.com/vancouver-photo-book-fair/

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The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) - 2017 Call for Artist Submissions The call for artist submissions opens January 12, 2017 and closes May 31, 2017

The Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) is pleased to launch its second national juried competition of Canadian visual art. The intent of SSNAP is to encourage artists whose practice demonstrates originality, quality, integrity and creativity resulting in significant work with visual impact and depth of meaning. Approximately 50 finalists will be chosen by an independent jury from across Canada. All artists' submissions will be anonymous to the jury.

Guidelines and submission details to be found at www.saltspringartprize.ca

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Naked State Artist Residency Submission Deadline: February 15, 2017

Program Dates: July 21 - 31, 2017

Naked State is a 10-day residency to create artworks that explore the nude human body in context of nature, culture and art. For the duration of the residency, the artists and residency Facilitator live as *naturists (in the nude) within the naturist community of Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park to create works that explore questions such as: What is nudity? Does stripping away clothing rid us of class, gender, and personal expression? Do the connections between our bodies and the land change when nude? Is nudity always sexual? Residents work individually or collaboratively to create artworks that explore these questions through media of their choice. Naked State welcomes people in all walks of life into a creative journey of criticality thinking and self-discovery.

For residency and submission details visit: www.NakedState.ca

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Open Call: Spark Box National Residency Award & $1000 Dawson Bursary Submission Deadline: February 1, 2017

So many artists are trying to fit their practice into the hours outside of their day job. Many are setting up "studios" on their living room floors or dining room tables. At Spark Box Studio we offer artists time and space to focus on their work in an encouraging and supportive environment. Imagine one full month to get a new project off the ground. One full month to think only about creating your work. One full month without distractions. This is what Spark Box Studio is offering to artists living and working in Canada: one full month at the Spark Box Studio Residency where you will be given a studio space and living space for FREE. In addition, the selected artist will receive a $1,000 bursary which Spark Box Studio owners Chrissy and Kyle are offering in memory of their dear friend and artist Donald Dawson. This residency opportunity is a unique way

for established and emerging artists to cultivate new ideas, access a rich library of arts resources, and focus on their career.

For more information and the online application visit sparkboxstudio.com/nationalaward

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Arteles Creative Residency Program Application Deadline: January 12, 2017

Residency Dates: July - October 2017

Location: Finland

Arteles Creative Residency Program, running since 2010, brings together international creative minds to explore, experiment & expand their practice and thinking. Get inspired with other energetic, ambitious artists & creative professionals from various mediums and backgrounds. The program allows you the time, space, facilities and, most of all, the freedom and stress-free environment you need in order to develop yourself and your work. You can go experimental, test new ideas, produce works, collaborate with others, or take it as an opportunity to rethink and redefine what you and your creative practice are all about – the choice is yours.

Learn more about this exciting opportunity at www.arteles.org/apply_to_residency.html

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Blink: Akimbo's Super-Short Video Festival – Call for Submissions Submission Deadline: December 21, 2016

Winner Announced: December 23, 2016

Theme: I Want

To wish, need, crave, demand, or desire - for yourself or others. Do you want because you are without and in need? What do you deeply desire? Where does desire come from, and why does it hold such power over us? Share videos about and inspired by what you want. Use your mobile device to make a video then share it using #IWant and #Blink on Instagram and tag and follow @akimboart.

Learn more about this “Blink”, the monthly thematic super-short video festival hosted by Akimbo at http://akimbo.ca/akimbos/?id=89903

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Ross Creek Centre for the Arts – Now Hiring Giving voice through the arts, the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a unique institution in Canada, bringing together the best in arts education for youth with community and professional artist programs. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is a research and development centre for the arts of all disciplines and cultures, and is proud to help facilitate the development of new art from around the world in wonderful facilities on a spectacular farm in rural Nova Scotia. The Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is looking for innovative and creative individuals who care about arts in the community and who love rural living. The Centre is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about employment opportunities at http://www.artscentre.ca/nowhiring.html

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Emily Carr University – Now Hiring Emily Carr University of Art + Design, located in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, is a world leader in art and design education and research, merging critical theory, studio practice and research in an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Faculty Positions

We invite applications for full time, tenure track faculty positions commencing August 2017 in the following disciplines:

Assistant or Associate Professor - Illustration (2 positions)

Assistant Professor - Film + Screen Arts

Assistant Professor - New Media + Sounds Arts

Position details and application information can be found on the Emily Carr Careers website: http://www.ecuad.ca/about/working-at-emily-carr

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Deadlines for submissions to Recreation Culture Calls is Tuesday at 12 pm. Also you can visit the Wood Buffalo Culture blog for additional opportunities and updates in the area of Culture. http://rmwbculture.blogspot.com Every effort is made to insure that the information in this newsletter is up-to-date. To confirm event dates, times and locations, please contact the organization involved. If you would like to have your email added or removed from this list, or would like to add information about an upcoming opportunity please send your request to recreationandculture@rmwb.ca. If you know someone who may be interested in receiving or contributing to Recreation Culture Calls please have them email recreationandculture@rmwb.ca to be included!