Table of Contents
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. 12:02 December 2nd, 2024
Everybody’s Talking
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Hotel of Doom: Construction on a 105-story hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, began in 1987 but stalled for 20 years during an economic crisis. Dubbed the “worst building in the history of mankind” by Esquire, it is now nearing completion. Egyptian company Orascom Telecom is working on it, and 150 rooms at the top are expected to open soon.
Too short: At Stansbury High School in Utah, nearly half of the girls at a homecoming dance were denied entry because their dresses were deemed too short. After protests and a petition, the principal apologized, promising another dance to make up for the incident.
Different approach: Air New Zealand has captured passengers’ attention with a Hobbit-themed safety video, “An Unexpected Briefing,” inspired by The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The video features elves, hobbits, and even Gollum to showcase flight safety.
Busy hero: Gus Hertz became a hero twice in two days while vacationing in St. Petersburg, Florida. He first rescued a man from a submerged car and then saved two people from a crashed ultralight plane. Despite his heroic efforts, Hertz remained modest, saying he simply did what anyone would do.
Quotable Quotes
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“I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me.”
– Dudley F. Malone
“You can muffle the drum and you can loosen the strings of the lyre, but who shall command the skylark not to sing?”
– Kahlil Gibran
Trivia
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- Who wrote the poem “Fire and Ice”?
- What is the symbolic meaning of the herb thyme?
- In what year was the bald eagle adopted as the national bird of the U.S.?
- Who invented the pendulum clock?
- How is time denoted at sea?
▼ Trivia answers at the bottom of the page! ▼
What’s Happening
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December 2024
Red Deer
Volunteer with Canadian Blood Services
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Red Deer Donor Centre
Details: Become a donor centre volunteer. Long-term commitment required.
For More Information: Apply online at blood.ca/volunteering or email olga.elizarova@blood.ca.
Nativity Scenes at St. Leonard’s on the Hill Church
Date & Time: December 3 to 7, 1 to 6 p.m. daily
Location: St. Leonard’s on the Hill Church, 4241-44 Street
Details: View a variety of Nativity scenes. Wheelchair accessible.
For More Information: Call 403.302.9351.
Hearts of Harmony Chorus Christmas Concert
Date & Time: December 1, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Davenport Church of Christ, 68 Donlevy Avenue
Details: Enjoy a cappella performances, a sing-along, and special guests. Admission by donation.
For More Information: Call 403.358.6428 or email performance@heartsofharmony.ca.
Lacombe
Rotary Carol Festival
Date & Time: December 3 & 4, Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Concert begins at 7 p.m.
Location: Lacombe Memorial Centre
Details: Enjoy school choirs and community bands performing carols. Donations accepted for the Lacombe Food Bank and Santas Anonymous Gifts for Teens.
For More Information: Donations accepted at the door.
Christmas Craft Party
Date & Time: December 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Kinsmen Program Room, Mary C. Moore Public Library
Details: Family-friendly event making Christmas crafts and cards. Parents/guardians must attend. For kids ages 3-13. Free, but registration required.
For More Information: Register in person or call 403.782.3433.
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
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library – Knit-Wits
Date & Time: Thursdays, 5:45 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Details: Connect with others while working on new or existing projects! Open to knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching, and embroidery. Supplies are available or bring your own. Donations of non-perishable food items for the Little Free Pantry are welcome.
For More Information: Contact Sylvan Lake Municipal Library
Sylvan Lake Municipal Library Pub Trivia Night
Date & Time: December 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Mr. Mike’s Steakhouse Casual, 10 Stonewater Bay
Details: Build a team (max 6 players) or play solo. Winning team chooses the theme for the next trivia night.
For More Information: Visit the Sylvan Lake Municipal Library website.
Your Weekly Horoscope
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Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Aries winners with the luckiest number being 8.
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
Your steady hard work may reap you greater rewards than you thought possible. Positive energy could result in strong alliances that instill peace and serenity in your personal life.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 10, 15, 16, 39.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
The future may lie within you. Push the envelope, ask questions, and seek answers. Easy conversation in a comfortable setting could help you unravel some mysteries.
Lucky Numbers: 3, 15, 32, 40, 42, 44.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
Your current personal status could be changing for the better. Listen to your heart. Financial opportunities may present themselves at social gatherings.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 11, 16, 18, 19, 32.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
The ability to keep yourself on track should enable you to reach out to new resources for solutions to nagging problems. Your life experiences may help you find the answers you are looking for.
Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 9, 10, 40, 42.
Leo (July 23 - Aug. 23)
You may find that you are able to establish more effective alliances with people who can help your career prosper. Discover new ways for your personal ambitions to be completed successfully.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 8, 18, 34, 40, 43.
Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)
Time may be ticking, but you might need to make sure you have the best plan before you commit. A chance meeting could excite you. Seek people who can offer you a different perspective.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 13, 17, 21, 26, 29.
Virgo (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23)
Your immediate plans should include a little bit of rest and relaxation. Take this time to rejuvenate yourself and start on a new regime of healthy eating and exercise.
Lucky Numbers: 15, 29, 30, 31, 46, 49.
Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)
Emotional gestures from strangers may touch your heart deeply. Take advantage of any opportunity for communication to spread your message. Positive reactions should prevail.
Lucky Numbers: 9, 20, 24, 27, 41, 42.
Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21)
Your dreams of travel will give you a real thirst for adventure. You’ll enjoy new experiences by researching the cuisine of distant places of interest.
Lucky Numbers: 7, 12, 19, 22, 24, 36.
Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)
Regardless of your profession, you may gain a deeper understanding of how to improve your methods. This knowledge should help you deal with situations you encounter at work.
Lucky Numbers: 2, 9, 14, 21, 27, 35.
Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)
Be motivated and interested in probing far beneath the surface. Your research should enable you to understand the underlying causes behind one’s behavior or an event.
Lucky Numbers: 4, 14, 22, 28, 30, 48.
Pisces (Feb. 20 - March 20)
Your close relationships may need a little boost of imagination. Relax your restless and assertive spirit and ask your partner to join you in pursuing your creative impulses.
Lucky Numbers: 14, 19, 21, 25, 27, 48.
Did you Know?
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Special spread: Those wanting an alternative to mayonnaise can try a trademarked product called Grapeseed Vegenaise, developed in the 1970s. It contains no dairy, eggs, or animal products, making it suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Top songs: Some of the all-time top 100 songs from August 1958 to July 2008, according to Billboard magazine’s Hot 100, include “The Twist” (Chubby Checker, 1960), “Mack the Knife” (Bobby Darin, 1959), “Physical” (Olivia Newton-John, 1981), “You Light Up My Life” (Debby Boone, 1977), and “Hey Jude” (The Beatles, 1968).
No air: Most climbers of Mount Everest in Nepal carry oxygen tanks because the air is so thin at the top. However, Reinhold Messner of Italy and Peter Habeler of Austria were the first to climb without oxygen in 1978.
Expensive clothes: An auction of Hollywood memorabilia fetched high prices, such as Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” dress for $480,000 and Julie Andrews’ “Sound of Music” dress for $38,400.
On the Lighter Side
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Why should bowling alleys be quiet? So you can hear a pin drop!
What do you call cheese that doesn’t belong to you? Nacho cheese.
Marrying for money is the hardest way to earn it.
Are part-time band leaders semi-conductors?
Mall shopper: One who likes to go buy-buy.
Trivia answers:
- Robert Frost
- Courage/strength
- 1782
- Christiaan Huygens
- Watches and bells
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