Calgary Food Bank December Events
(firmenpresse) - CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/01/14 -- 'Tis the season - it's here. Thanks to the generosity of Calgarians, the majority of our fundraising is done through events in the month of December. See below for a chance to witness the goodness of people in our community.
18 Wheels of Christmas
Join us at 3 different locations over the course of the next month to watch Calgary fill the 18 Wheels of Christmas truck trailer with non-perishable food items.
Knox United Carol Festival
Knox United Church - 506 4 St SW
Saturday November 29th, Sunday November 30th, and Monday December 1st at 7:30PM
The annual Knox United Carol Festival will bring together some of Calgary's best choirs to delight your ears with holiday-themed songs. Admission is free and donations to the Calgary Food bank are gratefully accepted.
CBC/Suncor Holiday Food Drive Launch
CBC Calgary - 1724 Westmount Blvd NW
Monday, December 1st
Suncor Energy will officially launch this year's Drive with a $50,000 contribution to the Calgary Food Bank! Announcements will be made on air and live at CBC Calgary to get the donations rolling in for the annual food drive.
Holidaystruction
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Tuesday, December 2nd
Watch as teams from Suncor, PWC, and Brookfield build holiday themed creations out of canned food. The finished design will become part of the main floor building decor at Suncor Energy Centre. All food items used for the construction of this event will be donated to the Calgary Food Bank
Upscale Bake Sale
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Wednesday, December 3rd, 12:00PM-1:00PM
The chance to stock up on delicious holiday treats is here. The generous bakeries will be donating their product, and all proceeds from the sale will go to the Calgary Food Bank. Come and enjoy some of your favourite treats from your favourite bakeries, including: Julie Van Rosendaal, Jenny Howe, Buttercream Bake Shoppe, Decadent Desserts, Yann Haute Patisserie, Olivier's Candies, Brulee, Sidewalk Citizen Bakery, Simple Simon Pies, Sunterra, Wilde Grainz Artisan Bakery, and Brou'ne.
Cenovus Choir
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Wednesday, December 3rd & Monday, December 8th, 12:00PM-1:00PM
The Cenovus Choir will add some festive spirit to your day with some holiday tunes.
Calgary Youth Singers
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Thursday, December 4th, 12:00PM-1:00PM
Talented young performers will spend the lunch hour getting you into the holiday spirit.
Stuart McLean & The Vinyl Cafe Christmas
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium - 1415 14 Ave NW
Thursday, December 4th and Friday, December 5th
Join us for the annual Vinyl Cafe Christmas with Stuart McLean! The Calgary Food Bank will be graciously collection donations at this event.
Petro Canada Teddy Bear Toss (at) The Calgary Hitmen Game
Scotiabank Saddledome - 555 Saddledome Rise SE
Sunday, December 7th at 4:00PM
Part of the CBC/Suncor Holiday Food Drive, the Teddy Bear Toss is happening again at the Calgary Hitmen game!
Chinook Country Dancers
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Tuesday, December 9th, 12:00-1:00PM
Keeping the country spirit alive during the holidays, the Chinook Country Dancers will entertain you as they line dance to your favourite holiday tunes.
Calgary Fiddlers
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Thursday, December 11th from 12:00PM-1:00PM
The youthful Calgary fiddlers will delight you by adding some holiday toe-tapping fun to your day.
Amble With Angus
Eau Claire Market - 200 Barclay Parade SW
Friday, December 12th, 7:30AM
Join Calgary marathoner Angus Cowan for a 5km fun run. Entry fees and donations support the Calgary Food Bank Children's Milk Program. This pre-sunset event involves hundreds of energetic runners!
AMA "Fill our Fleet, Fill Their Hearts" Wrap-up Event
AMA Main - 4700 17th Avenue SW
Friday, December 12th, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Come down to see an AMA truck loaded up with food donations to the Calgary Food Bank and toy donations to the Magic of Christmas. Santa will be there as well as AMA personnel to create a human chain.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
9511 Horton Road SW, Gravel Parking Lot
Friday, December 12th, 6:00PM
The spectacularly lit up Canadian Holiday Train is making its stop in Calgary! Spectators of the event will be entertained by The Odds and Jim Cuddy. The concerts are free, but donations to the Calgary Food Bank are encouraged.
CBC Radio Two Christmas Concert
Tuscany Pub - The Last Straw
Saturday, December 13th, 5:00PM
Join Tim Tamashiro, host of Tonic on CBC Radio Two, for the annual Christmas concert!
A Heebee-Jeebee X-Mess
River Park Church - 3813 14A St SW
Sunday, December 14th, 7:30PM
Things are getting messy for the Heebee-Jeebees this holiday! This annual concert is sure to get you in the spirit - don't forget to bring along your donation for the Calgary Food Bank.
Calgary Renaissance Singers and Players
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Monday, December 15th, 12:00PM-1:00PM
These talented performers will be caroling through the common areas on Monday at Suncor Energy Centre, getting you in the festive holiday spirit.
Calgary Motor Dealers' Association 'Cavalcade of Cans'
Calgary Food Bank Warehouse - 5000 11 Street SE
Wednesday, December 17th, 11:00AM-1:00PM
The Calgary Motor Dealers' Association has been collecting donations at each of their dealerships, and the Food Bank benefits. Come down to see the parade of donation deliveries and a bit of a forklift ballet in the Food Bank Warehouse.
Suncor Energy Choir
Suncor Energy Centre - 150 6th Ave SW
Wednesday, December 17th, 12:00PM-1:00PM
Suncor is bringing out their own choir to engage in some festive holiday spirit and carols!
Blitz Day
CBC Calgary - 1724 Westmount Blvd NW
Thursday, December 18th
This is an "Eyeopener" for those who are not familiar with Blitz Day. The push is on as we head toward the "Homestretch" of the campaign. Generous donors will be announced on air at CBC and Fratello's coffee will be sold by the one and only Angela Knight from the Eyeopener!
The Huron Carole - A Musical
Jack Singer Concert Hall (225-8 Ave SE)
Thursday, December 18, 7:30PM
Join us for this annual concert with a fresh new twist: the enchanting musical re-enactment of the first concert in 1987. All proceeds benefit the Calgary Food Bank. Tickets are available at . For more information, visit .
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Cell: 403.860-8817
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