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YK75 Canada Day Events: July 1, 2009

By on June 30, 2009 in Events, YK75

Tomorrow is the Birthday of our fine country so get out there and celebrate. Okay I know that is what we all have been doing for the last 2 weeks for the YK75 but the parties will continue!

First Up.

Rotary Parade

Starting at 11:00am in the Community Arena parking lot.

The parade will go right through Downtown Yellowknife on Franklin Avenue and finish at the Sir John High School. make sure to come out early to get a good seat.

For more information check out the Rotary Clubs website

All Vehicle Show & Shine

When & Where: Downtown Yellowknife, 4900 Block of 53rd Street 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Show & Shine for all vehicles! Come out and show your pride. From semis to scooters, there will be lots to see. A fun family event. CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind) will be on site with a unique interactive display for all to try. Free event, donations to the CNIB welcome. Register your vehicle early for an extra chance to win a Canadian North ticket.

Buffalo Airways Tour, Flight & YOU on Reality TV

When & Where: Buffalo Airways Hangar, 108 Berry St 11 am to 3 pm

Want to be part of a reality TV show?? Buffalo Airways will be airing their footage on the History channel in Sept of 2009! Come take a tour of the hanger and airplanes, tour Yellowknife on a DC-3 with a film crew!! History in the making and you could be part of it. Cost $50.

Min passengers for flight 20, max. 27 so register early. All ages welcome. Contact Mikey McBryan at 873-6112 or buffalo@buffaloairways.com.

YK Guild of Arts & Crafts – Summer Fireweed Sales

When & Where: 11 am to 4 pm Fireweed Studio in the Civic Plaza next to City Hall

Purchase locally made pottery and fibre arts made by members of one of Yellowknife’s longest running organizations. Open to all ages.

Monkey Tree – Corn Roast….?

Veteran’s Luncheon

When & Where: Noon – Legion Hall 4709 Franklin Ave

Vet’s free luncheon. All others $7.50 & open to the entire family.

Canada Day Parade

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Saturday at City Hall

By on June 29, 2009 in City, YK75

Saturday was not only a beautiful day it was also full of events happening around town. I was able to head over to City hall where the Art Gallery and International Food Fair were in full gear. Here are some photos I managed to get.

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The Fireweed Studio was one of our stops and a popular one at that. The Studio is always a hit for local art. They also had a demonstration just outside of a weaving tool. If you missed them this past weekend they will be open Saturdays for the remaining of the summer.

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Inside the large tent the art show was in full swing. There were many different types of art there, from photography to homemade necklaces, glass figures to basket weaving and painting. One of my highlights was meeting an old friend who does the basket weaving. Back some 13 years ago when my family had first moved to Yellowknife she taught me to weave a basket and to this day is one of my first memories of Yellowknife.

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A neat marketing trick that I really liked was what the Yk Guild of Arts & Crafts was doing. They had tons of unique handcrafted bowls and was selling them for $10 each, which already seemed like a good deal. But to top it off they were offering a sundae in the bowl you purchased for free. So you would buy a bowl, get a sundae, and get to keep the bowl. Talk about a good way to convince people to reuse.

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My wondering then took me to the International Food Fair where there were many different types of food being cooked right in front of you.

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I picked up some homemade Ukrainian Perogies and Sausages and boy were they good.

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After we had picked up our food we walked down to the shoreline to enjoy our meals with a beautiful view. The day couldn’t have been any better. The food was greet, the weather was nice and the people cheery.

To see all the photos click here

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YK75 Events: Sunday June 28

By on June 27, 2009 in Events, YK75

We’re slowing things down a little on Sunday…. or not. Looks like another full day of fun in Yellowknife. Although CJCD is calling for rain the Weather Network is only calling for clouds, either way don’t let it ruin you spirits. Come out and check out the events anyways.

Weekend Art Market

Where & When: 10am to 6pm Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Artists & organizations offering their creations for sale:

Frozen Eye Photography by Dave Pritchard, Predictably Random Creations from Mimi Kennedy, In Your Face Body Art by Pippa Kennedy, Earthstone Creations by Kim Strand, The “Classy” Inukshuk by Rita Brown, Bottleart by Caitlin Lacey, Celtic Art by Moira Cameron, Arctic Fibre Art by Pat Moore, Artistic Expressions by Bonny Madsen, Tanya Ashley Photography, NWT Council for Persons with Disabilities, Design & Illustration by Janet Pacey, Designs by Dragana Beronja, Aromatherapy by Tamara Roberts, Koomuatuk “Kuzy” Curley, Cape Dorset Artist, Borealis Baubles by Donna Latremouille, Jewellery by Nichelle, Annette Poitras’ Originals by Instinct, Caitlin Cleveland Photography, Art by Adele

City Hall Community BBQ

Where & When: 12:30 pm Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Yellowknife Quilt Guild

Where & When: 4919 – 51 Street (across from the Scotia Bldg) 12 to 5 PM

Enjoy a display of quilts which have been made by local members of YK Quilt Guild. Truly a demonstration of quilting excellence. Contact Elise Chorostkowski at 873-2392 or jrmech77@yk.com for more info.

City Hall Concert

Where & When: 3 pm to 7 pm City Hall Amphitheatre

Live Music concert featuring local musicians, join us as for an incredible musical performance in the great outdoors. Family event, open to all ages. Hello Paisley, one of the band competing in Music in the Park, will be playing as well.

Canadian North Bowling

Where & When: 11 am Kingpin Centre

Children & teens bowling for free!

Canadian North Bowling

Where & When: 6pm to 10 pm Kingpin Centre

Must be 19+ and enjoy a free evening of bowling.

YK Guild of Arts & Crafts – summer Fireweed Sales

Where & When: 11 am to 4 pm Fireweed Studio in log cabin next to City Hall

Purchase locally made pottery and fibre arts made by members of one of Yellowknife’s longest running organizations. Open to all ages.

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YK75 Events: Saturday June 27

By on June 26, 2009 in Events, YK75

We got lots of events happening around town on Saturday so I thought it would easier if I published this Friday afternoon. Hope to see you out at some.

International Food Festival

Where & When: 11 am to 3 pm Parking Lot beside City Hall

Sample the delights of cuisine from around the world!! Shop at the art market, have lunch at the food festival, enjoy the musical talents of Yellowknife musicians – what a great way to celebrate Yellowknife’s 75th Anniversary!! NWT Rebels Women’s Broomball Team will be selling hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks to fund raise for a trip to Austria to attend the World’s Broomball Tournament in 2010.The best pizza and cotton candy in town from Yellowknife United Athletic Club and Great Slave United Club. Golden Cuisine – sample the delights from the Asian Food Market.Arctic Lands Inc. Sale of Country Foods: arctic char gift packs, chowder, jerky & chips; muskox and other northern delights.Pick your very own hand made pottery bowl and fill it with ice cream – yum, a summer delight from the Guild of Crafts.Centre for Northern Families offers fantastic and delicious Caribou dip and Bannock. Delicious perogies and sausage from the Yellowknife Ukrainian Association.

Midnight Sun Dinner/Dance

Where & When: Meet and Greet @ 6:00 p.m. Multiplex Arena

BBQ Roast Beef Dinner @ 7:00 p.m. with dance to follow.

Live entertainment provided by Rick and the Relics

Cash bar, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Dress is casual. Complimentary drive home provided by St. Pat’s S.A.D.D. Dance open to everyone 19 years of age or older.

Tickets are $30.00, (cash only), and are available at Weaver and Devore, Quality Furniture & Overlander Sports. Out of town tickets can be purchased by contacting Mickey Brown by e-mail: msbrown@theedge.ca

Weekend Art Market

Where & When: 10am to 6pm Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Artists & organizations offering their work for sale:

Frozen Eye Photography by Dave Pritchard,Predictably Random Creations from Mimi Kennedy,In Your Face Body Art by Pippa Kennedy, Earthstone Creations by Kim Strand, The “Classy” Inukshuk by Rita Brown, Bottleart by Caitlin Lacey, Celtic Art by Moira Cameron, Arctic Fibre Art by Pat Moore, Tanya Ashley Photograph, NWT Council for Persons with Disabilities, Aromatherapy by Tamara Roberts, Design & Illustration by Janet Pacey, Strong Interpretations by Roseanna Strong, Painting by Jen Walden, Designs by Dragana Beronja, Koomuatuk “Kuzy” Curley, Cape Dorset Artist, Borealis Baubles by Donna Latremouille, Jewellery by Nichelle, Annette Poitras’ Originals by Instinct and Aromatherapy by Tamara Roberts

YK Guild of Arts & Crafts – summer Fireweed Sales

11 am to 4pm Fireweed Studio in log cabin next to City Hall

Purchase locally made pottery and fibre arts made by members of one of Yellowknife’s longest running organizations. Open to all ages.

Yellowknife Quilt Guild

Where & When: 4919 – 51 Street (across from the Scotia Bldg) 10AM to 5PM

Enjoy a display of quilts which have been made by local members of YK Quilt Guild. Truly a demonstration of quilting excellence. Contact Elise Chorostkowski at 873-2392 or jrmech77@yk.com for more info.

YK Gymnastics Club hosts a Children’s Festival

Where & When: 11 am to 5 pm DND gym in the Multiplex arena

Entry fee is $2/person or $5/family. Play games for$1 or $2 each: penny carnival, acrobatics, entertainment for all ages! Contact Elaine Keenan Bengts at 873-8631 for more details.


2009 Ability Cup

Where & When: Great Slave Cruising Club Noon to 4:00 pm Ingraham Trail – just before Giant Mine

The 18th Annual Ability Cup is a fundraiser for the NWT Council of Persons with Disabilities. Sailors from the Great Slave Cruising club race to raise the most money and to have the fastest boats. Music and a bbq are part of this great event. All ages welcome. Contact Jan Fullerton at 873-8743 or jan.fullerton@gmail.com for more info.

The Rock Indoor Skate Park at the Multiplex

Where & When: Shorty Brown Arena Multiplex 12-5pm

Grand Opening celebrations for the City’s 75th Birthday June 27 12-5pm which includes Skate Competition, Skatelife Ministries and more. Register at www.therocksm.com Skate Park days and times starting Saturday June 20, 7-10pmTuesday, Thursday, Saturday nights. Free Admission.

Northern Artwork Sale

Artistic Expressions Art Gallery

Where & When: Noon – 3 pm 4301 School Draw Ave YK75 Homecoming art sale!!

Unique northern artwork! Original oil paintings, Giclee prints, art cards, souvenir items. 15% off gallery wide if registered with YK75. Open to all ages. Contact Bonny Madsen at 873-3674 or madsenart@theedge.ca.

2009 Sir John Grad

Where & When: YK Community Arena

MUSIC IN THE TENT

Where & When: Starting at 7pm:

Mary Caroline Band; Funk 69

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YK75 Events: Friday June 26

By on June 26, 2009 in Events, YK75

Today is another day jammed packed full of events. Topping of the day with the President’s Ball hosted by Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce.

Community Constituency Pancake Breakfast

Robert Hawkins, MLA YK Center

Where & When: 7:30 am Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Start your day off with pancakes, compliments of your YK Center MLA!!

Open to the public of all ages.

Up Here’s Next Top Model

Where & When: 11:30am-1:30pm & 7pm-8:30pm

Come and be on the cover of Up Here magazine!Dress in Northern clothes (provided) with your friends, family, coworkers and let the Up Here staff transform you into your very own cover – complete with a customized headline! Cost: Free to YK75 Registrants!

Yellowknife Quilt Guild

Where & When: 4919 – 51 Street (across from the Scotia Bldg) -10AM to 6PM

Enjoy a display of quilts which have been made by local members of YK Quilt Guild. Truly a demonstration of quilting excellence. Contact Elise Chorostkowski at 873-2392 or jrmech77@yk.com for more info.

Celebrating 75 Years of Wild Women

Where & When: 7pm to 11 pm Elk’s Hall, 4919 49 St.

It’s a reunion of the Daughters of the Midnight Sun, BAV & the Red Hat Society. Join the gals for an evening of storytelling, appetizers and of course, cocktails! Wear a hat from your era. Bring your photos and share stories. An evening of sharing and caring about women. Open to 19+, women only, $20 for non-registrants. Contact Jacqueline at 445-5760 or Jacqueliner@cb.yk.com for more info.

Youth Dance (Side Door)

Where & When: 7 – 10 pm. DND Gym.

Multiplex Dance Away booked for an evening of music. Live music and ticket costs TBA.

Contact Spencer at 766-3272 or sdprograms@theedge.ca for more information.

MUSIC IN THE TENT

Where & When: 7pm – Tent on lawn behind City Hall

Featuring: Stephen Pretty; Love Gut

YK Chamber of Commerce 63rd Annual President’s Ball

Explorer Hotel

$50 Tickets on sale now, call 867-920-4944

For more info on the YK75 Celebration go their website.

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