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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. 9:02 September 2, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Unusual shopper: Folks were only thinking about what they might buy as they shopped in a retail park in the town of Pittsburgh Mills, Pennsylvania. They weren’t thinking about the fact that a 125-pound, disoriented female black bear had joined them inside one of the department stores. Shopper Matt Marcinik noticed the animal dart by him, but it took a few seconds for him to realize it was a bear. It growled at people before becoming trapped between double doors. The mall was evacuated. Conservation officials arrived, tranquilized the bear and removed it from the premises. No one knows how the bear ended up at the mall.
Free sand: Those who live near Leba, Poland, are permitted to take some of the sand from the Baltic Sea home with them. Leba tourism official Pawel Dabrowski reports that there is too much sand drifting from dunes in the Slowinski National Park. The sand is starting to clog the canal leading into the town’s picturesque fishing and yacht port. Workers have to continuously dredge the canal to clear it of sand which has become a costly undertaking. Anyone can take as much of the pure, light sand as they need at no cost and it is being used for many purposes, including construction projects and filling up children’s sandboxes.
Lego queen: To mark Queen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary on the throne, Lego, the company that makes the tiny coloured building blocks, recreated the Queen of England using Lego. The 3.9 inch high model came complete with a real diamond-encrusted crown. The Queen was placed on a Lego version of the balcony of Buckingham Palace, along with the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry – all created with Lego. It was on display at Legoland, Windsor’s Miniland, near London, England. Legoland spokesperson Sue Kemp explained that the company wanted to do something special for such a momentous occasion.
Never too late: It’s never too late to tie the knot and a man in his nineties in the western Saudi Arabia village of Shaab proved it. Khalil Al Sulami had been a bachelor all of his life, but finally decided to get married. Tribal chief Ahmed Ibrahim al Sulami reported that the wedding party was attended by everyone in the village and nearby towns and it was an event that will be remembered for years to come. The groom wouldn’t reveal the age of his bride, but did proclaim that he would never forget the night he bid farewell to bachelorhood.
Quotable Quotes
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“The liar’s punishment is not that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else.”
– George Bernard Shaw
“The way to love something is to realize it might be lost.”
– G. K. Chesterton
“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult undertaking which, more than anything else, will determine its successful outcome.”
– William James
Trivia
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- What is puttanesca?
- Which wood is the softest: cherry, pine, walnut?
- What is broomstick lace?
- Who wrote “Charlotte’s Web”?
- If you have pnigerophobia, what do you have a fear of?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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September 2024
Red Deer
Chili Cookoff
Date & Time: September 6, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Western Financial, 5024-51 Street
Details: Enjoy lunch at the annual Chili Cookoff! $5 for a Chili Flight Board, bun, and drink. Try four different varieties! All proceeds go to Lacombe FCSS Seniors programs. Your participation helps us continue making a difference in our community.
For More Information: Call 403.782.6637
Come and Go Grandparents’ Tea
Date & Time: September 7, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cronquist House, Bower Ponds, Red Deer
Details: GrammaLink-Africa and Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society present a tea event featuring Grandma’s Carrot Cake with refreshments. $15 at the door. There will be merchandise, door prizes, and an Information Clothesline. All proceeds go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.
For More Information: Call 403.347.2776 or email [email protected]
Fun Fest Info Fair
Date & Time: Thursday, September 5, 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: 4823-49 Avenue
Details: Browse and register for local programs, clubs, and community groups that will keep your whole family busy this season. Enjoy a ton of fun games and activities. Interested in hosting a table? Register your organization and showcase what you have to offer to Sylvan Lake!
For More Information: Call 403.887.2199
Free Labour Day Community BBQ
Date & Time: Monday, September 2, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Canada 150 Square, Capstone, 5589-47 Street, Red Deer
Details: Join the Red Deer & District Labour Council for a Labour Day Community BBQ. Enjoy food trucks, face painting, and live music by Wingin It. Please bring your own chair to enjoy the entertainment.
For More Information: Call 403.391.4242 or email [email protected]
A Proper British Tea (Concert)
Date & Time: September 15, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Canada 150 Square, 210, 5589-47 Street
Details: Central Alberta Chamber Orchestra presents a concert featuring the CACO Winds performing the best of British band music. Bring your tea and scones; they’ll provide the music and atmosphere.
For More Information: [No additional contact provided]
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
Lacombe and District Historical Society Annual General Meeting
Date & Time: September 19, doors open at 5:30 p.m., AGM starts at 6 p.m.
Location: Flatiron Building Museum
Details: Public welcome to join.
For More Information: Visit the Lacombe and District Historical Society’s website for more details.
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
Toxic Waste Round-up
Date & Time: September (Date TBA)
Location: 1 Industrial Drive, Sylvan Lake
Details: Safely dispose of toxic waste from your home, free of charge. Keep all material labels on containers for drop off.
For More Information: Visit https://loom.ly/R_HRnU4
Fun Fest Info Fair
Date & Time: September 5, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: 4823-49 Avenue
Details: Browse and register for local programs, clubs, and community groups that are sure to keep you and your whole family busy this season. While you’re at it, enjoy a ton of fun games and activities.
For More Information: Call 403.887.2199
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Leo winners with the luckiest number being 5.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
It may seem like you have more ideas than you know what to do with. Try to make a real effort to be yourself. You’re sure to feel the love once you do.
Lucky Numbers: 19, 20, 24, 29, 30, 41.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Past experiences contribute to the person we become. Make plans to take a field trip or to travel for business or pleasure.
Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 17, 19, 22, 28.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Tooting your own horn may impress an admirer. Trust your feelings and share them when long-range plans are discussed.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 9, 27, 28, 33, 34.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Be eager to meet others halfway to exchange information and make connections. Joint ventures could help you get your message across in a timely fashion.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 24, 25, 36, 46.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
A misunderstanding is likely if others do not clearly communicate their needs to you. Your ego may require a bit more nurturing and support.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 28, 37, 38, 40, 45.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Disregard superficial answers to your questions. Feel encouraged to probe until you get to the bottom of the situation.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 22, 27, 31, 35, 39.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
There could be manipulation and secrecy in the air. You may find that you are in a very suspicious mood that tends to make you distrustful of others.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 4, 5, 33, 34, 40.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Perhaps you have something in your life that you are passionate about. Now may be the time to act on that dream. Stay the course and you’re sure to go far.
Lucky Numbers: 15, 18, 24, 27, 37, 46.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
You may want to use positive ideas to strengthen your social status. Career opportunities can often be found through your business network.
Lucky Numbers: 11, 14, 15, 19, 30, 38.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Use your sense of humour to help take a more objective look at who you are. You’ll feel more like yourself in the midst of a rapidly changing world.
Lucky Numbers: 6, 17, 27, 37, 40, 45.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Put a positive spin on the current mood around you. Focusing on deep emotions may tend to turn into negative feelings. Reverse your usual reaction.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 10, 11, 15, 22, 25.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Creative ideas may flow, making it easier than usual to express your thoughts. You could be negotiating and communicating all kinds of deals.
Lucky Numbers: 10, 11, 18, 20, 21, 37.
Did you Know?
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Odd game: Crokinole is a board game in which players use their fingertips to shoot small discs across a circular playing surface. It’s almost like having a game of shuffleboard on a tabletop.
Eat your salad: The flower heads of red clover, which is similar to white clover, except for the colour, have a sweet honey flavour. Both red and white clover flowers can be tossed into salads and enjoyed.
Famous life: Musician John Lennon of Beatle fame was born in Liverpool, England, on October 9, 1940. His first band was called The Quarrymen. Lennon died on December 8, 1980 at the hands of a gunman.
Ginger drink: The beverage known today as ginger ale was first made in Ireland in the mid-1800s. A Canadian named John McLaughlin is credited with refining the drink in 1907 and establishing the now famous Canada Dry ginger ale.
Sunken ship: On November 10, 1975, the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, which lies between Canada and the United States. The next year, Canadian songwriter Gordon Lightfoot wrote a popular song about this shipping disaster.
On the Lighter Side
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Why is it that people say they “slept like a baby” when babies wake up every two hours?
Teacher: “What can you tell me about the Dead Sea?”
Jimmy: “Dead? I didn’t even know it was sick!”
How is it that we put a man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
If you think that you are a person of great influence, try telling someone else’s dog what to do.
It was mealtime on a small airplane and the flight attendant asked the passenger if she would like dinner.
“What are my choices?” she asked.
“Yes or No,” came the reply.
What starts with a P, ends with an E, and has a million letters in it? The post office.
Trivia answers:
- A spicy sauce
- Pine
- Form of crochet
- E. B. White
- Choking
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