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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. 10:28 October 28, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Generous act: A girl from Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, who stands 5’3” tall has decided to cut and sell her hair so it can be used for hair extensions. Her hair will provide the makings for a lot of extensions because Natasha Moraes de Andrade’s mane is 5’2” long. Her hair has never been cut and her long tresses reach to her ankles. She goes through a bottle of shampoo in one week. She says that her hair is very difficult to maintain and will be glad to have it cut off. She lives in a shanty town and the money she receives will be appreciated.
Sweet emergency: When Loretta and Dave Yates noticed honey dripping from cracks in their ceiling, they figured there might be bees around their home. When they discovered that their kitchen light fixture was filling with honey, they realized the problem was serious. The couple, who lives in Varney, Ontario (CA), took their toddler and left their home while a crew removed thousands of bees nesting in their ceilings. Beekeeper Dave Schuit explained that he captured the queen bee, then the worker bees followed it into a box, making removal easier than he expected.
Pint-sized painter: Australia is the homeland of a child artist named Aelita Andre. Andre’s parents explain that the little girl began painting at nine months of age. When she was two, they took her works to their hometown gallery in Melbourne, without revealing their daughter’s age. Seven of her 15 canvasses sold quickly. Word got around and Andre’s paintings now sell for between $5,000 and $10,000, with a Hong Kong buyer once paying $24,000 for one piece. According to Angela Di Bello, director of the Agora Gallery in New York City (US), the pint-sized painter’s art is classified as abstract expressionism and surrealist.
Celebrity cat: Trooper the cat is a celebrity now that it has met the other Trooper celebrities – the Canadian rock band that made the song, “Raise a Little Hell,” famous. The cat became notorious after it lost its hind leg and tail when it got trapped overnight in ice in Stephenville, Newfoundland (CA). When the band members heard the story, they sent a care package to the feline. When the band played near Stephenville, a meeting was arranged, and Trooper the cat was delivered to the concert in a limo. Gwen Samms, president of the local shelter, accompanied Trooper. According to Samms, the band made them feel very welcome, and Trooper the cat behaved wonderfully.
Quotable Quotes
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“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt
“Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.”
– William Penn
“Try your best to treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself, and you will find that this is the shortest way to benevolence.”
– Mencius
Trivia
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- What is a vintner?
- Is freesia an engine lubricant, a frozen dessert, or a flower?
- What is crème anglaise?
- Who wrote A Passage to India?
- What was the original name of The Harlem Globetrotters?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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October 2024
Red Deer
Learn to Ring Handbells Workshop
Date & Time: October 31, 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Gaetz Memorial United Church, 4758-50 Street
Details: Workshop on learning to ring handbells, no experience necessary.
For More Information: Email [email protected]
Winter Wonderland Coffee and Bake Sale
Date & Time: Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: St. Leonard’s on the Hill Anglican Church, 4241-44 Street
Details: Coffee and bake sale with gluten-free options available. Fashion Follies starts at 10:30 a.m. Admission: $5. Wheelchair accessible.
For More Information: Contact the church for details.
Hearts of Harmony Chorus Rehearsals
Date & Time: Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Contact for rehearsal location
Details: A cappella chorus seeking new members. Open to those interested in singing or booking a performance.
For More Information: Contact Donna at 403.352.7304 to join, or Sheila at 403.358.6428 for event bookings.
Lacombe
The Lacombe Museum Downtown Walking Tours
Date & Time: October 30 – November 2, at 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Location: Flatiron Building Museum, Lacombe
Details: Enjoy drop-in walking tours through Historic Downtown Lacombe, sharing stories of the city’s past. No cost; donations appreciated.
For More Information: Visit lacombemuseum.com for full details.
Watercolour Paint Night
Date & Time: November 12, 7 to 8 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Library Program Room, Mary C. Moore Public Library
Details: Get creative and make art with us! We will be using watercolour paint to create unique autumn woodland-themed art cards. Free to attend. For adults and teens. Beginners welcome, no experience needed. Please pre-register online, by email, or in person at the library.
For More Information: Contact Miranda at [email protected].
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
City Facilities Grant Support
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: City of Lacombe
Details: Are you a community/volunteer organization or business with limited budget capacity looking to utilize City facilities? Grant support is available to assist your group or business.
For More Information: Call 403.782.1251 or visit www.lacombe.ca/grants.
Sylvan Lake
Walk with the Mayor
Date & Time: October 29, 1 to 3 p.m.
Location: 4823-49 Avenue, Sylvan Lake
Details: Join the Town of Sylvan Lake Wellness and Community Connections team, along with Mayor Hanson, in a short walk!
For More Information: Email [email protected].
Book to Movie Club
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 30, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Café (#130, 5003 Lakeshore Drive), Sylvan Lake
Details: October’s selection is Schindler’s List, based on the book by Thomas Keneally. Request the book and/or movie, or pick up a copy at the Library – extras available!
For More Information: Visit the Sylvan Lake Library website for full details.
Wimborne Christmas Market
Date & Time: November 16, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Wimborne Community Centre
Details: Christmas market with vendors offering baking, knitting, woodworking, Epicure, Avon, and more.
For More Information: Email [email protected]
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Pisces winners with the luckiest number being 4.
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Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Your mood to socialize may seem high. Your intellectual curiosity and mental restlessness might flicker from one scene to another. You may be more than ready to commit to a relationship.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 14, 21, 27, 34, 47.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
Relationships with the women in your life could bring out your sensitivity and sympathetic reactions. Reflect on the past and consider dedicating yourself to resolving these issues.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 7, 12, 17, 43, 45.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Your sense of well-being could become quite fragile if you continue to dwell on the negative. Finding a more positive perspective should provide you with a real burst of energy.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 15, 42, 44, 46, 49.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Because your social responsibilities will not allow you to avoid meeting people, causing you to feel a little shy or socially awkward, you may want to make some changes in your relationships.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 11, 29, 31, 39, 41.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
You may feel an urgency to eliminate negative influences from both your home and workplace. You’ll need to show your reliability and willingness to perform your duties and obligations.
Lucky Numbers: 16, 19, 23, 26, 33, 46.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
The way words are used can be very important to you. You may have the ability to see deeply below the surface and be aware of the methods others may try to use in providing information that could be harmful to you.
Lucky Numbers: 22, 27, 32, 38, 41, 45.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
This could be a positive week for you, especially if you are involved in academic work. Your appreciation for the warmth and assurance of a mentor will provide them with much pride and satisfaction.
Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 15.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
There may be some intense competition or personal conflict that could take you by surprise. Stand up for your rights in the face of opposition.
Lucky Numbers: 8, 18, 28, 36, 39, 44.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Don’t allow postponements to affect the fulfillment of your goals. Good communication with those in authority should enable you to remove any roadblocks that may hamper your success.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 37, 39, 42, 41, 48.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Don’t allow pressure to push your goals out of focus. Your ability to communicate well will gain the interest of those who matter. Think hard and fast to remember all the facts.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 15, 16, 17, 30, 47.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Old resentments, which you have tried hard to conceal, may resurface, causing you emotional distress. You may need to talk about past experiences in order to understand the truth.
Lucky Numbers: 13, 21, 26, 32, 41, 42.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
You may feel that you are at your best when you allow music and art to transform your lifestyle. It may enhance your creativity to make handling life’s ordinary details a bit simpler.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 9, 19, 29, 39, 49.
Did you Know?
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Lethal bite: Most spiders aren’t poisonous, but the Brazilian wandering spider, also known as the banana spider, sure is. Its venom is lethal, and its prey (insects and small rodents) won’t survive a bite.
Winning streak: Winning at Wimbledon is a sought-after feat for professional tennis players. A well-known player, Bjorn Borg of Sweden, was the first to win this tournament five times in a row (1976 to 1980).
Natural blond: Although blond hair is a common trait in northern European Caucasians, dark-skinned populations can also have blond hair. For example, people from the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific Ocean have a gene mutation that can cause naturally blond hair.
Migration mission: Given they are not nurtured by parents, butterflies come into this world with very impressive instincts. Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to southern Mexico and back.
Oceanfront property: The United Republic of Tanzania in East Africa was formed in 1964 when the countries of Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged. Tanzania borders the Indian Ocean.
On the Lighter Side
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Policeman to teen caught speeding: “I’ve been waiting for you all day!”
Teen: “Well, I got here as fast as I could!”
Never put off tomorrow what you can avoid altogether.
Sign on Tow Truck: We Don’t Charge an Arm and a Leg. We Just Want Tows!
Mary Jane: “Dad, I want to play our piano, but I can’t open the lid.”
Dad: “Of course you can’t, the keys are inside.”
Why did the man put his money in the freezer? He wanted cold, hard cash!
Why were the Pilgrim’s pants always falling down? Because they wore their belts around their hats!
Trivia answers:
- A winemaker.
- A flower.
- Custard sauce.
- E.M. Forster.
- The Savoy Big Five.
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