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Everybody’s Talking | Quotable Quotes | Trivia | What’s Happening | Your Weekly Horoscope | Did You Know? | On the Lighter Side
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Vol. 1 No. 7:29 July 29, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Lemons into lemonade: The saying goes that when you’re handed lemons, make lemonade. That’s what Leeanne Smith and her son Rean, age five, did after Rean began being bullied because of his long hair. Rean, of Sunderland, England, had never cut his hair, and his long, blond locks were quite lovely. But, when the youngster started school, the taunts began. He and his mom took action and decided that Rean would cut his hair, but they would turn the event into a fundraiser for the local hospital. Rean asked his friends and family to sponsor him, and he managed to raise $500. His mom says Rean “is over the moon” with the success of the fundraiser – and the haircut.
False alarm: Officers with the Scottish SPCA’s Aberdeen unit had a chuckle when they answered a distress call from a woman who thought she had a five-foot snake in her loft. When they arrived on the scene and had a closer look, they saw that it wasn’t a real snake but rather a draft excluder – a long, snake-shaped object designed to keep drafts from coming in under doors. Animal rescue officer Karen Hogg reports that the woman, who was renting the property, was very upset but calmed down when she learned the ‘snake’ was harmless.
Palm intelligence: In Taiyuan, in the northern Chinese province of Shanxi, authorities have forbidden three kindergartens from administering palm reading tests on children as a way to predict their intelligence and academic potential. Fortunetelling and palm readings are taken seriously in China and, considering the one-child law, parents will go to great lengths to ensure their child’s success, even paying $190 for a palm reading done by a school. Ma Zhaoxing, Taiyuan’s education bureau chief, explains that his department issued a notice saying the palm readings must stop and deemed them superstition. They’ve also launched an investigation into fraud.
Pass the gravy: There is a crazy competition held in Stacksteads, England, that involves wrestlers and gravy. Held in August, this relatively new event – which originated in 2008 – is a fun competition featuring pairs of participants who wrestle each other for two minutes in a pool filled with gravy. The winner is the competitor who receives the most applause and laughs from the audience. Competitors are expected to dress up, and there is a prize for the best costume. Also, wrestling skill is not a prerequisite. Instead, competitors must have a sense of humor. Best of all, all money raised goes to charity.
Quotable Quotes
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“You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness.”
– Jonathan Safran Foer
“Be glad of life because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play.”
– Henry van Dyke
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
– Albert Einstein
Trivia
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- Which pilot was the first to achieve supersonic flight?
- What is the longest muscle in the human body?
- What is ‘fool’s gold’?
- In which sport might you see a Fosbury Flop?
- What do Korean math students count on using a system called Chisanbop?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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July 2024
Red Deer
Collicutt Walk & Talk
Date & Time: Thursday, August 1, 9:30 to 10 a.m.
Location: Meet at the Collicutt Library location
Details: Get off the track, get outside, and join us for fresh air, fitness, and friends as we walk the neighborhood with library staff and make new friends. The program runs weather permitting.
For More Information: Visit the Red Deer Public Library website for full details.
Auditions for Red Deer Children’s Choir
Date & Time: Starting September 18, rehearsals on Wednesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Location: Red Deer
Details: Children in Grades 2-5 are encouraged to audition to be part of the award-winning Red Deer Children’s Choir. The choir runs through until the beginning of May. It is $40 for the entire year, thanks to our benefactor Musicplay Online.
For More Information: Email Director Annette Bradley at [email protected] to set up an audition time ahead of September 18 or with any inquiries.
Seniors’ Dance
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Legion Branch #35
Details: Join the fun at the seniors’ dance.
For More Information: Visit the Red Deer Legion website.
Lacombe
Junior Naturalist Day Camp
Date & Time: August 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Ellis Nature Centre
Details: Join us for a day of outdoor fun and learning at the Junior Naturalist Day Camp! This hands-on camp will focus on exploring nature and nature art. Open to children aged 7-12, with a camp fee of $30 per child.
For More Information: Please call 403.885.4477 or email [email protected].
Try-It Program
Date & Time: Every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: City of Lacombe Kinsmen Aquatic Centre
Details: Dive into summer fun with activities ranging from the Junior Lifeguard Club to Water Baseball. Learn lifesaving skills, improve your strokes, or just have a ball in the pool!
For More Information: Sessions cost $6 per person or $15.50 for the whole family. Register today at this link or call 403.782.1278.
Senior Drop-in Bowling
Date & Time: Every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m.
Location: Ambassador Bowling Centre, 5020 – 50 Street, Lacombe
Details: Seniors (50+) are invited to stop by for fun. $10 fee includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, coffee/tea, and snacks.
For More Information: Call 403.309.6387
Music in the Park
Date & Time: Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Echo Stage, Lacombe Memorial Centre
Details: Enjoy performances by Blueprint on July 10 and Misery Mountain Boys on July 17. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets for a great atmosphere and wonderful entertainment!
For More Information: Visit lacombepac.com.
Blacksmith Workshop Series
Date & Time: Ongoing in 2024
Location: Lacombe Museum
Details: The Blacksmith Workshop Series is back for 2024!
For More Information: Email [email protected] or call 403.782.3933.
Sylvan Lake
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Summer Program
Date & Time: July 2 through August 24
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Join us at the Library this summer for challenges, crafts, games, and prizes!
For More Information: Visit the Library’s Facebook page or website for complete programming details.
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Book-to-Movie Club
Date & Time: July 31, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Café
Details: Join us to discuss The Devil Wears Prada, based on the book by Lauren Weisberger. Haven’t read or watched it yet? Grab a copy at the Library – we bring in extras!
For More Information: Visit the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library website for full details.
Jaws at the Lake
Date & Time: Saturday, August 10
Location: Lakefront Park
Details: Consider yourself invited to this classic event where a water-themed summer movie will be played on a dual-sided movie screen for guests to enjoy from out on the lake and in our beautiful Lakefront Park.
For More Information: Visit the Town website for full details.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Scorpio winners with the luckiest number being 13.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Your persuasiveness and conviction could put you ahead of the pack. You may find yourself in the position of rallying others to a given realization. Lucky numbers: 2, 7, 16, 39, 46, 48.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Domestic affairs and family relationships might be your main focus now. You may need to find ways to build trust in order to maintain a secure home life. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 20, 22, 32, 42.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
You may have to force others to get them back to a healthy lifestyle. Quiet reflection of the family support you possess could be a wish fulfillment. Lucky numbers: 4, 6, 18, 23, 24, 29.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
This could be an ideal time to meditate and reflect. Your home life may seem very important to you. Pay a little more extra attention to those special loved ones. Lucky numbers: 4, 15, 21, 28, 34, 40.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
Thoughts of the past and the choices you made are important. Making a decision regarding your home or your family life may need more research. Lucky numbers: 3, 12, 19, 24, 26, 48.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
You may need to express your feelings that have built up. Be careful who you address them to as your anger could cause misdirected and hurtful words. Lucky numbers: 2, 16, 28, 32, 41, 42.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Communication in order to reconnect with family members may be needed. Opening up about private issues could come easier to you and result in solving a lingering problem. Lucky numbers: 17, 22, 28, 31, 37, 43.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Discovering new places and new ideas can be fascinating. Try to appreciate the styles of others, even if you don’t understand their appeal. Lucky numbers: 9, 13, 16, 27, 34, 44.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
When your mind is very active, you think and talk faster. Use new ideas and your passion to succeed could help you achieve your goals. Try to be objective. Lucky numbers: 1, 5, 12, 15, 20, 35.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
You might be tempted to act in a rather hasty manner. It could be time for music, dancing and being joyfully spontaneous. Your social shyness may be on the wane. Lucky numbers: 8, 17, 19, 28, 27, 29.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
This is a time when precision, patience, and seriousness may be required. The more logical and scientific side of your brain could be working a little harder now. Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 23, 28, 31, 34.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
If your concentration is extremely strong, you may become so engrossed in your research that you can’t stop until you find the info that you seek. Lucky numbers: 14, 24, 28, 29, 32, 44.
Did you Know?
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Into space: In 1968, Apollo 8 went to the moon, was captured by its gravitational field, but managed to escape it and make it back to Earth. It was the first manned spacecraft to leave Earth’s orbit.
Plastic money: In Canada, plastic bills are starting to replace paper bills, but not to worry – they are still worth the same amount of money. This change in currency is being made because plastic lasts 2.5 times longer than bills made of paper.
Cher’s start: The singing career of Cher got started in 1964 when her debut single was released. The song, “Ringo, I Love You,” is considered one of the most famous Beatles tributes.
Good grain: Khorsan is an ancient grain often known as “King Tut’s Wheat.” It is a sweet, nutty grain that originated in Egypt and is thought to be a good choice for people who are sensitive to the refined wheat widely used today.
Initial name: The popular “Ed Sullivan Show” did not always go by that name. From 1948 (when it first aired) to 1955, it was called “Toast of the Town.”
On the Lighter Side
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What do you get if you cross a softball pitcher with a parrot and a clock? Underhanded polly-ticks.
Millie: “Did you see the doctor about your memory problem?”
Billie: “I certainly did. He made me pay in advance!”
Minimum: a very tiny mother from England.
Why did the alga and the fungus get married? They took a lichen to each other!
Grandpa: “That’s a nice wooden figure you’ve carved, Jimmy.”
Jimmy: “Thanks. Everyone says I’m a good whittle boy.”
Ted: “Why does the custodian always wait until 11 AM to clean the floors on the weekend?”
Fred: “Because he likes to sweep late on Saturday mornings.”
First atom: “Oh, no, I just lost an electron!”
Second atom: “Are you sure?”
First atom: “I’m positive!”
Trivia answers:
- Chuck Yeager
- Sartorius
- Iron pyrite
- High jump
- Their fingers
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