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February 2019
Ducks Unlimited Annual Charity Dinner
Annual charity dinner to support Canadian wetland conservation. A great night of raffles, games, auctions and more ! Join us at the stunning Willow Lane Barn and enjoy a great night out, catered by Bob Ronnie catering...
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Celebrate Sports Day/MNP Canada Winter Games Torch Relay
MNP Winter Games Torch Relay Starting at the Sportsplex 4:00 PM Ceremony at the Sportsplex 5:00 PM Other sporting activities through out the day at various locations around town! Did you know Red Deer and Central Alberta are hosting the Nations for the 2019 Canada Winter games? Join us for FREE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS for the entire family as the MNP Torch Relay comes through our community on J...
Learn MoreSundae Flowers
Treat yourself to an extra sweet Valentine’s with this charming centerpiece. Instructor: Suzanna Ellis $25 RSVP...
Learn MoreDress For Success- Pop up Shop
Dress for Success is back in Olds! This is a fun shopping event for the ladies. Bring your girlfriends and come pick out some great outfits. We have casual, dressy and FUN ladies wear. IT is all FREE!! We will have some stylish ladies to help put outfits together. All clothing is gently used and in excellent condition. We have sizes Extra Small up to XXXL. Something for everyone!! Who doesn...
Learn MoreBridge the Gap to Success Weekend
Make a New Year's Resolution for your Business! At the end of the weekend you will have: A clear roadmap to success in 2019 based on GAP: Goal Setting, Accountability, Perseverance A step-by-step action plan to achieve real, attainable, transformational business results An accountability buddy to share your WINS, LOSSES, and ACTION ITEMS Clarity and confidence that YOU CAN achieve y...
Learn MoreFRIDAY NIGHT FILMS
Thanks to our partnership with Mountain View Film Group, we are able to provide a monthly film that celebrates the love of visual and cinema arts! All films are shown at the library unless otherwise directed. Fee: Admission by donation Time: Films start at 6:30 Jan 4 – Mary Shelley (2017) Feb 1 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Mar – Alpha ( 2018)...
Learn MoreBridge the Gap to Success Weekend
Make a New Year's Resolution for your Business! At the end of the weekend you will have: A clear roadmap to success in 2019 based on GAP: Goal Setting, Accountability, Perseverance A step-by-step action plan to achieve real, attainable, transformational business results An accountability buddy to share your WINS, LOSSES, and ACTION ITEMS Clarity and confidence that YOU CAN achieve y...
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New Futures Career Transitions
Free career transition program. Advance registration available in-person at the library. New Futures is a Career Transition Program, which offers the following workshops: One-on-One Career Services Current Job Market Resume Development Cover Letter Development Networking and Marketing Yourself Interview Skills Social Media and Job Search Managing Change after Job Loss All Workshops...
Learn MoreNutiriton: Top Five Tips to Reduce Calories
Adult Health Education The amount of calories you need in a day depends on how active you are, gender, age and other factors. Eating or drinking more calories than you need can lead to weight gain. In this workshop you will learn ways to safely reduce you calorie intake and maintain a healthy weight...
Learn MoreHomeschoolers Mug Up
Find and nurture the real relationships within your home schooling community. Home schooling parent support. Come together and share your home schooling experiences over a cup of coffee (or tea!) Find and nurture the real relationships within your home schooling community. Get together and share topics, exchange curriculum, discuss schedules – what works and what doesn’t. STEAM programing pr...
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New Futures Career Transitions
Free career transition program. Advance registration available in-person at the library. New Futures is a Career Transition Program, which offers the following workshops: One-on-One Career Services Current Job Market Resume Development Cover Letter Development Networking and Marketing Yourself Interview Skills Social Media and Job Search Managing Change after Job Loss All Workshops...
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Spring Community Showcase
Come see what Olds and area has to offer for programs, volunteer opportunities, activities and events in the spring and summer seasons! Much like the annual Community Showcase in September, this event will feature local sports organizations, clubs, cultural groups and much more... with a focus on the warmer seasons. Discover what is available in our own back yard. For exhibitors who would like...
Learn MoreHope Pointe Kidz Care Night
Want to go out but you don't have a sitter? We can help! Hope Pointe's Kidz Care Night Thursday, February 14 from 6 - 9 pm Activities and sitter services by Our Youth as a fundraiser for their trip to Arizona in July. Supervision provided by adults who have their police vulnerability check clearance. Suggested donation: $20/child or $30 for 2 children Games | Crafts | Movie | Sna...
Learn MoreInternational Book Giving Day
Valentine’s Day is also International Book Giving Day. Join us to get your book! We have lots of books to give away. International Book Giving Day - All day - Did you know that Valentine’s Day is also International Book Giving Day? The goal: to get as many books as possible into the hands of children. For the young ones Olds library will be giving away copies of “Cows Can’t Spin Silk” and “Cows...
Learn MoreTots & Titles
Sweet Heart – Show how much you care, give kisses and cuddles and sing along in this interactive story time. This storytime features read-aloud story, songs, and movement activities - followed by time to make a special gift for someone you love during center time...
Learn MoreValentine Dinner
Treat your Valentine to a night out at Narra Café & share the love with our food producers near and fair. Enjoy a delicious 4-course dinner prepared with local and fair trade ingredients. Complimentary Fairtrade roses & chocolates Live music to serenade you Door prizes Tickets: $40/person Stop in to Narra Café to make your reservation or call 403-556-3928...
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Lacrosse "Try It!" Camp
Want to try lacrosse? Come out Saturday, February 16 from 1 to 4 pm and see how much fun it is! For more information visit www.oldslacrosse.ca...
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Exploring Entrepreneurship
Exploring Entrepreneurship...Is it Right for Me? Have an idea and considering starting your own business? We'll help you discover if entrepreneurship is right for you and show you how to take your idea and make it a reality. We'll help you assess whether your idea is viable, as well as provide you with the tools, resources, and guidance to help you along the way...
Learn MoreI Know I Should Eat Healthy But How?
Adult Health Education Explore the 4 P’s: Plan, Purchase, Prepare and Pack and leave with tips on how to put your nutrition knowledge into practice...
Learn MoreRestrooms Attrack a lot more than Flies
“Relieved visitors spend more.” We’ve been using this maxim for years, and it rings true today more than ever before. Here we’ll tackle the hard questions of where restrooms should be located, how to limit or eliminate vandalism, how to monetize them, and who should manage them. We’ll dig into costs, public/private partnerships, and you’ll see some restrooms (or washrooms) that have become popu...
Learn MoreSuccess Innovations: Business Builders GPS
Mark Johnson, Success Innovations Inc. is a results-driven Business Coach, who works with small business owners to achieve results. Mark's focus is working with clients to expand their businesses, remove road blocks that impede results, and to assist in building successful teams. Business Builders GPS: Your ability to think, plan and act strategically will impact your business' growth, profit...
Learn MoreGetting Started: Planning for Success
Adult Health Education Learn about how obesity impacts your life and health, ways to record what you eat, how active you are, how you are feeling emotionally and treatment options including Bariatric surgery...
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Learn English
Learn English is open to anyone who is looking to improve and practicespeaking English. This course is free thanks to the support of NU2U, an upscale thrift store in Olds. Registration is a must. To register visit our website, www.mvcals.org...
Learn MoreDiabetes the Basics
Adult Health Education Nutrition, Physical activity and stress can affect diabetes management. This workshop will help you learn about diabetes and effective strategies that help manage it. February 28 is a full day so please bring lunch, beverages and snacks...
Learn MoreEnglish Conversation Cafe
Join us Thursday morning for a tea and conversations designed to improve your English. Your children are welcome and will play and learn with Ms Dacia in the Library. This program is free but you must register online at our website...
Learn MoreFRIDAY NIGHT FILMS
Thanks to our partnership with Mountain View Film Group, we are able to provide a monthly film that celebrates the love of visual and cinema arts! All films are shown at the library unless otherwise directed. Fee: Admission by donation Time: Films start at 6:30 Jan 4 – Mary Shelley (2017) Feb 1 – Won’t You Be My Neighbor? (2018) Mar – Alpha ( 2018)...
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November 27, 2018
New! Spring Community Showcase
Regularly held every September, this event is an annual Information and Registration Night, giving newcomers an introduction into the community. All local area residents have the opportunity to sign up for classes, lessons, workshops and find volunteer opportunities in the community. For 2019, Olds Institute / Everything Olds is hosting a showcase on February 12 […]
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November 27, 2018
Everything Olds is new again
Community information portal site has a fresh look One of the challenges with information and technology is keeping up with ever-evolving changes and dynamics. Olds Institute embraced that challenge as it gave its community directory and information platform website, EverythingOlds.ca, a modern new look. “It’s more than just appearance, although that is an attractive feature […]
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March 4, 2018
Summertime Central Alberta Adventures
Summer brings great weather and with it, the promise of fantastic adventures spent in the great outdoors. It’s time to leave your worries behind and take in the majestic wonders of Central Alberta. There’s plenty of thrills to find, but the first step is getting out of the house and into the wild. So with […]