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“What’s
Happening” is a complimentary listing of shows and auctions designed
to keep dealers and collectors informed of upcoming events.
If you’d like to add an event to the schedule please email it to
info@mytreasures.ca.
This service is free so please format it in this order: Category,
Dates, City/town, Event, Venue, Time, Admission costs, and Contact
details.
2012 EVENTS
(Nov/Dec 2011 events included. For
all of 2011 events, click here.)
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOWS:
JANUARY
2012:
Jan 14-15 Lethbridge, AB
– 3rd Annual Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show, Lethbridge Exhibition Park,
Main Pavilion, 3401 Parkside Dr S, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm,
$3/person, Under 12 accompanied by adult Free, contact
lethtoyshow@shaw.ca or
403-381-0393, this year’s feature: Mechanized Meccano Display, proceeds
to local charities.
Jan 15 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage
kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free
parking, contact 21st Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
FEBRUARY 2012:
Feb 4-5 Maple Creek, SK
– Piapot Lions Club 13th Annual Antique & Collectables Show at The
Armouries, Maple Creek, SK, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, buy, sell or
trade, $3/person, Lion’s food booth, call 306-558-4802.
Feb 4-5 Winnipeg, MB
– 13th Annual Flea Market, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm at Assiniboine
Downs, 3975 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB, over 80 tables of antiques,
collectibles, health & beauty products, crafts, baking & more, for info
call 204-925-5902 or email exedir@mrda.cc.
Feb 11 Lethbridge, AB – Early Bird Swap Meet, Lethbridge, AB, for
info call 403-381-6971 or email myakubowski@shaw.ca.
Feb 12 Vancouver, BC – Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC,
175 vendors, Admission 10am-3pm: $5, Early-Birds 7am-10am: $20, Free
Parking, Snack Bar, contact 21st Century Promotions 604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.
Feb 13-19 Saskatoon, SK
- Market Mall Antique Show, at 2325 Preston Ave South, Saskatoon, SK,
during regular shopping hours: Mon, Tues & Sat: 9:30am-6pm, Wed, Thurs &
Fri: 9:30am-9pm, Sun: Noon-5pm, for info call customer service at
306-374-2644 or visit www.saskatoonmarketmall.com.
Feb 17-18 Vernon, BC
– The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives presents their 17th Annual
Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale, at the Rec Centre Auditorium,
3310-37 Ave, Vernon, BC, buy and sell with antique dealers and
collectors from throughout the Interior, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm,
adult admission: $3, for info call 250-542-3142 or visit
www.vernonmuseum.ca
Feb 13-19 Saskatoon, SK
- Market Mall Antique Show, at 2325 Preston Ave South, Saskatoon, SK,
during regular shopping hours: Mon, Tues & Sat: 9:30am-6pm, Wed, Thurs &
Fri: 9:30am-9pm, Sun: Noon-5pm, for info call customer service at
306-374-2644 or visit
www.saskatoonmarketmall.com.
Feb 25 Calgary, AB – Calgary’s First Canadian Collectors Club’s
Antiques & Collectibles Show and Sale, Thorncliffe-Greenview Community
Hall, 5600 Centre St N, Calgary, AB, Sat 9:30am-4pm, furniture,
glassware, toys, estate jewellery, sports cards, militaria, dolls,
advertising and more, $4/person, children 12 and under free, for info
call 403-273-5080.
MARCH 2012:
Mar 10 Chilliwack, BC
– All Collectors’ Hobby Show & Sale presented by the Historical Arms
Collectors Society at Heritage Park, Chilliwack, BC, visit
www.hacsbc.ca.
Mar 10-11 Lloydminster,
AB – 20th Annual Border City Collector Show and Sale featuring
antiques, farm toys, dolls and more, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm at the
Stockade Convention Centre, 5521-49 Ave, Lloydminster, AB, for info call
Don at 306 825-3584.
Mar 11 Winnipeg, MB – Spring Antique Sale, Sun 10am-4pm at Canad
Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB, $4/person, children
under 12 free, for info and/or table rental, contact Kelly at
cccollector@gmail.com.
Mar 15-17 Great Falls, MT – The Coeur d'Alene Art Auction group,
in association with Monitou Galleries, present the Annual March in
Montana dealer show and auction, ver 50 dealers showcasing vintage
photography, cowboy and First Nations collectibles, fine art and
sculpture, books and antique firearms, dealer show:
Thur-Sat 9am-7pm, Auction preview opens Wed 9am, 1411 10th Ave South,
Great Falls, MT, call 307-421-1825 or visit
http://www.marchinmontana.com
.
Mar 16-17 Edmonton, AB - Elizabeth's Antique & Collectible Sale
at the Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB, Fri
2pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, admission: $5, over 125 tables, free parking,
call Marlene Alexander at 780-453-6029 or Rick Flanders at 780-444-6937,
or visit
www.elizabethsantiquesales.webs.com.
Mar 16-18 Saskatoon, SK
– The Collector's Show, Prairieland Park, Fri 6-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm
and Sun 10am-4pm, $9/person, weekend pass: $12, wildlife art, firearms,
antiques and collectibles, call 306-373-7409.
Mar 18 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage
kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free
parking, contact 21st Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
Mar 24 Olds AB – 1st
Annual Spring Antique Show, Olds Legion, 5241- 46 St, Olds, AB, Sat
9:30am-4pm, Admission $3, contact Janice Yeats at 403-227-6622 or Andrea
Ware at 403-227-6598.
April 2012:
Apr 1 Victoria, BC –
Victoria's Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair at Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Rd,
Victoria, BC, 180 tables of toys & hobby goodness, Early Birds 8am-9am:
$10, 9am to 3pm Adults $3/Kids free, door prizes every half hour, silent
auction for the Mustard Seed, for info call 250-385-8697.
Apr 1 Edmonton, AB –
The Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show, at the Shaw Conference
Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, 11am-5pm, variety of vintage and
modern toys including GI Joe, Star Wars (vintage & modern), Japanese
toys, Transformers and more, call 780-993-8799.
Apr 6-7 Calgary, AB – 50th Anniversary Easter Show of Alberta
Arms & Cartridge Collectors Association at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB,
new and antique firearms, militaria and related collectibles, call
403-771-8348 or visit
http://www.calgarygunshow.com/shows.html.
Apr 6-7 Edmonton, AB – 37th Annual Wild Rose Antique Collectors
2012 Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale, at Northlands Expo Centre,
7515 - 118 Ave, Edmonton, AB. Good Friday 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, vendors
from across the country, hundreds of tables, special collector and
museum displays, Peter Blundell, antiques appraiser, will be on site
both days, 1 day pass: $8, 2-day pass: $14, children 12 & under free,
contact & booking info 780-437-9722 or visit
www.wildroseantiquecollectors.ca.
Apr 7 Vancouver, BC – The Pop Culture Collectibles Fair at the
Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC, Sat 11am-4pm,
admission $3, toys & collectibles, new & vintage comics, records,
jewellery, magazines, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, wrestling, Canucks and much
more, for info call 604-521-6304 or visithttp://www.funpromo.ca.
Apr 13-14 Lloydminster, SK – Antique and Collectible Show and
Sale Sponsored by the Border City Optimist Club, appraiser on location,
Admission $4/person, call Merle 780- 875-2976
Apr 14-15 Vancouver, BC – Kerrisdale Antiques Fair - Kerrisdale
Arena, 5670 East Boulevard at 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Over 250
tables & booths,
Admission $7 / Free Parking / Café, 21st Century Promotions, call
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/kerrisdale/index.html.
Apr 20-22 Winnipeg, MB
– Manitoba Antique Association’s Antique/Shopping Trip to
Minneapolis and St Paul, $325/ person (2 nights double occupancy), $25
non-refundable deposit to hold a seat, full payment due Mar 20, luxury
coach transportation, quality hotel, for info contact Kelly Wilson at
981-9616 or cccollector@gmail.com.
Apr 21 Calgary, AB – Calgary Doll Club’s Spring Doll, Teddy and
Toy Sale featuring antique and modern dolls, toys, artist dolls, teddy
bears, patterns, supplies, fashion accessories and more, at the Acadia
Recreation Centre, 240 - 90th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, 10am-4pm, admission:
$4/Adult, children under 12 free, Hourly Door Prizes, for info and/or
table rentals call 403-272-6038 or email
cbtank@shaw.ca.
Apr 21-22 New Westminster, BC – The Fraser Valley Antiques &
Collectables Club presents their 19th Annual Antiques & Collectables
Show at Queens Park Arena, 1st St and 3rd Ave, New Westminster, BC,
$4/person, Sat 9am-4pm & Sun 10am-3pm, Dealer Set-up Early Admission
(Pre-show early entry and three day pass) Fri (Apr 20) 6:30pm-9:30pm:
$20, for info contact Pat at 604-939-4874 or visit
https://sites.google.com/site/fvaccsite/shows.
MAY 2012:
May 3-6 Sacramento, CA
– 27th Annual Meeting of the International Bossons Collectors Society,
in Sacramento, California, visit
www.bossons.org/Future1.html.
May 4-5 Red Deer, AB
– CAVAC Swap Meet, for info call 403-896-1735.
May 6 Calgary, AB –
Calgary Music Collectors Show, 11am-4pm at the Acadia Recreation Complex
(Rose Hall), 240- 90th Ave SE, dozens of dealers selling records, CDs,
tapes, posters, memorabilia and anything music, admission: $4,
Collector’s Hour 10am-11am: $10 admission, for table rental or info call
403-836-4661.
May 7, Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Pin Collector's Club 25th
Anniversary Party, Mon 6:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Norwood
Branch 178, Winnipeg, MB, for info call 204-667-4147 or visit
www.winnipegpincollectorsclub.com.
May 12-13 Red Deer, AB – Carswell’s 22nd Annual Red Deer Mother’s
Day Spring Antique Show & Sale, Prairie & Parkland Pavilions at
Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB, dealers from across Western Canada, over
350 booths, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, adults $7, 14 & under free, for
info call Carswell's Promotions at 403-343-1614.
May 26-27 Calgary, AB – Antiques By Design Shows presents the
Acadia Vintage Retro & Antiques Show at the Acadia Recreation Centre,
240 - 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, top dealers from across Canada offering
very special inventory, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, Adults: $6, Children
13 & under free with an adult admission, ATM, Cafe / Snack Bar &
Wheelchair Accessible, lots of free parking, visit
www.antiquesbydesignshows.com.
May 27 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage
kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free
parking, contact 21st Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
JUNE 2012:
Jun 2 Vancouver, BC –
The Pop Culture Collectibles Fair at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886
Hudson St, Vancouver, BC, Sat 11am-4pm, admission $3, toys &
collectibles, new & vintage comics, records, jewellery, magazines, Star
Wars, Hot Wheels, wrestling, Canucks and much more, for info call
604-521-6304 or visithttp://www.funpromo.ca.
June 2-3 Calgary, AB
– Carswell’s 5th Annual Calgary Antique Furniture & Collectibles Show &
Sale, Garrison Woods Centennial Arenas, Calgary, AB, dealers from across
Western Canada, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, adults $6, 14 & under free,
for info call Carswell's Promotions at 403-343-1614.
Jun 8-9 Priddis, AB –The Vintage Chicks Sale at Priddis Community
Hall, west of Calgary on Highway 22x, Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm,
antiques, collectibles, repurposed vintage finds, art & handmade goods,
collectors, artists, and more, $3 at the door, for info or tables email
vintagechicks@live.ca or
visit
www.thevintagechicks.blogspot.com.
Jun 16-17 Fort Macleod,
AB – 11th Annual Fort Macleod Antique Sale & Show, Antiques and
Collectibles, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm at the Fort Macleod & District
Sports Complex, on 21st St, between 2nd & 3rd Ave, Adults: $3, Children
12 and under free, for info contact Cynthia at 403-553-3338 or
ctemoin@hotmail.com or Terry at
403-553-3991 or sroland@shaw.ca.
Jun 24 Vancouver, BC – Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC,
175 vendors,
Admission 10am-3pm: $5, Early-Birds 7am-10am: $20, Free
Parking, Snack Bar, contact 21st Century Promotions 604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.
JULY 2012:
Jul 21 Leadville, CO
– Antique Bottle Collectors of Colorado’s 8th Annual Show & Sale,
9am-4pm with setup at 6am, $3 admission, at the National Mining Hall of
Fame and Museum Convention Center, 117 W 10th St, Leadville, Colorado,
call Jim and Barb Sundquist at 303-674-4658.
Jul 21-22 Calgary, AB – Blue Chip Shows presents their annual
Springbank Antique Show in conjunction with The Gun Show, at the
Springbank Arena, 32224A - Springbank Rd, Calgary, AB, for tables
contact: Kirk or Donna at
bluechipshow@gmail.com or Guy @ 403 637 2459.
July 22 Vancouver, BC
– 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250
Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50's
kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission
10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free parking, contact 21st
Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
AUGUST 2012:
Aug 3-5 Missoula, MT
– Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique Show, Fri10am-6pm, Sat
9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm, at the University of Missoula Adams Center, oldest
and largest gun and antique show in Montana, 800 tables of guns and
antiques, call 406-549-4817.
Aug 11 Congleton, UK
– European Bossons Collectors Group 5th Annual Meeting at the Lion &
Swan Hotel, Congleton, England, visit
http://www.kevinphipps.plus.com/UK%202012%20Meeting.htm.
Aug 18-19 Calgary, AB – Antiques By Design Shows presents
Antiquing At The Arc, discover the world of Antiquing at Calgary's
biggest antique show, at the Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 - 90 Ave SE,
Calgary AB, top pickers and dealers from across Canada offering deluxe
antiques & vintage bargains, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, Adults: $6,
Children 13 & under free with an adult admission, ATM, Cafe / Snack Bar
& Wheelchair Accessible, lots of free parking, visit
www.antiquesbydesignshows.com.
SEPTEMBER 2012:
Sep 1-2 Vancouver, BC
– Kerrisdale Antiques Fair - Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Boulevard at
41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Over 250 tables & booths,
Admission $7 /
Free Parking / Café, 21st Century Promotions, call 604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/kerrisdale/index.html.
Sep 23 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage
kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free
parking, contact 21st Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
Sep (date to be confirmed) Buffalo NY – Antique Doorknob
Collectors of America, Convention, contact
adcaoffice@aol.com or
908-684-5253, or visit
www.antiquedoorknobs.org.
OCTOBER 2012:
Oct 6-7 Medicine Hat, AB
– 10th Annual Antique Show and 5th Annual Gun & Hobby Show, in the
Stampede Grounds Pavilion, 2055-21st Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB, Sat
10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, over 300 tables and booths, includes antique
furniture, glassware, coins, modern guns, etc, admission: $5, for info
call Tim at 403-527-2615.
Oct 7-9 Kalispell, MT – Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Fall
Gun Show, The Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Gun Show at Flathead
County Fairgrounds, on Hwy 2 West and Meridian Road, in the Expo
building, large display of guns, antique, and modern accessories for
sale, custom western jewellery, knives, and art, Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat
9am-6pm, Sun 9am-2pm, for info call 406-897-2989 or 406-885-2991 or
email gerryh@bresnan.net.
Oct 21 Vancouver, BC
– Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250
Commercial Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
Admission
10am-3pm: $5, Early-Birds 7am-10am: $20, Free Parking, Snack Bar,
contact 21st Century Promotions 604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.
NOVEMBER 2012:
Nov 2-3 Edmonton, AB
- Elizabeth's Antique & Collectible Sale at the Alberta Aviation Museum,
11410 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB, Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, admission:
$5, over 125 tables, free parking, call Marlene Alexander at
780-453-6029 or Rick Flanders at 780-444-6937 or visit
www.elizabethsantiquesales.webs.com.
Nov 3-4 Abbotsford, BC – Antique Expo at the Tradex – Trade &
Exhibition Centre, 1190 Cornell St, Abbotsford, BC, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
10am-5pmdealers from across Canada as well as fresh new faces, deluxe
antiques & vintage bargains, admission $7 at door, children 13 & under
Free with adult admission, ATM, Café & snack bar, wheelchair accessible,
parking $5, for info call Dennis at 604-316-1933 or email
tammy@antiquesbydesgin.com
or visit
www.antiquesbydesignshows.com
Nov 10 Vancouver, BC
– The Pop Culture Collectibles Fair at the Scottish Cultural Centre,
8886 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC, Sat 11am-4pm, admission $3, toys &
collectibles, new & vintage comics, records, jewellery, magazines, Star
Wars, Hot Wheels, wrestling, Canucks and much more, for info call
604-521-6304 or visit http://www.funpromo.ca.
Nov 18 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian
Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors,
shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage
kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm $4, Early-Birds 7am-10am $20, free
parking, contact 21st Century Promotions
604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.
DECEMBER 2012:
Dec 2 Vancouver, BC –
Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial
Drive at 16th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors, Admission 10am-3pm:
$5, Early-Birds 7am-10am: $20, Free Parking, Snack Bar, contact 21st
Century Promotions 604-980-3159, visit
www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.
Dec 8 Vancouver, BC – The Pop Culture Collectibles Fair at the
Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson St, Vancouver, BC, Sat 11am-4pm,
admission $3, toys & collectibles, new & vintage comics, records,
jewellery, magazines, Star Wars, Hot Wheels, wrestling, Canucks and much
more, for info call 604-521-6304 or visit http://www.funpromo.ca.
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FESTIVALS FLEA MARKETS
& GARAGE SALES
Starts mid-January Sundays Kamloops, BC
– Flea Market 8am-1pm at the North Shore Community Centre, 730
Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, call 250-376-4777 or visit
http://nsccs.webs.com.
Mar 8-11 Kamloops, BC – The BC Cowboy Heritage Society presents
the 16th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival at the Coast Kamloops Hotel and
Conference Centre, call 1-888-763-2221 or visit
www.bcchs.com.
May 18- 21 Creston, BC – 71st Annual Blossom Festival in Creston,
BC, concert featuring Valdy, pancake breakfasts; parade, events saluting
history at the Creston Museum, street fair, chili cook off; the Classic
Car Show and Shine; soccer tournament and much more, visit
www.blossomfestival.ca.
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ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE CLUBS
Ongoing Calgary, AB – First Canadian Collectors Club meets the
2nd Monday of each month at Fort Calgary at 7:30pm, for info call Ken at
403-273-5080.
Ongoing monthly Calgary, AB – The Calgary International Pin Club
meets on the 3rd Sunday of each month (except December) at 1-3pm the
Royal Canadian Legion Chapelhow - Branch # 284, 606 - 38th Ave NE,
Calgary, AB, for info visit
www.calgaryinternationalpinclub.com.
Ongoing monthly Vancouver, BC – The Pacific Pin Club meets on the
last Sunday of each month 9am-12:45pm, at Capital Hill Community Hall,
361 South Howard Ave, Burnaby, BC, located in the 5500 block of East
Hastings St), for info visit
www.pacificpinclub.org.
Ongoing Edmonton, AB
– Wild Rose Antique Collectors Society meets the 4th Monday of each
month (except July and December) at Delwood Community Hall, 7517 Delwood
Rd, Edmonton, AB, 7:30pm, monthly magazine Dig and Pick free to members,
extensive collectors library for info visit
www.wildroseantiquecollectors.ca.
Ongoing Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops
Antiques and Heritage Club meets Sept - June at Heritage House in
Riverside Park, 100 Lorne St, Kamloops, BC on the second Thursday of
every month @ 7pm, new members welcome. For info call Karen 250-573-3670
or Bernice 250-372-0468.
Ongoing Lethbridge, AB – Rangeland
Collectors Club, Meetings take place in individual members' homes, once
a month, spring and fall annual shows and sales, mailing address: 912 7A
Street S, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 2J2, call 403-329-6138 or visit
http://rangelandcollectors.webs.com.
Ongoing Vancouver, BC – Fraser Valley
Antique & Collectible Club (FVACC) meets the second Thursday of each
month at the Queensborough Community Centre, 920 Ewen Ave,
Queensborough,New Westminster BC, second Thursday of each month. Club’s
mailing address: Apt. #208, 122 East 18th Street, North Vancouver, BC,
V7L 2X5, for info email
fvaccclub@gmail.com.
Ongoing May-Sep Calgary, AB – The
Calgary Doll Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from Sep-May at
2715 Dovely Park SE, Calgary, AB, for info call Carolyn at 403-272-6038
or email cbtaknk@shaw.ca.
Ongoing Sep-June Winnipeg, MB -
Winnipeg Pin Collectors Club meets the first Monday of the month, except
for July and August, at 6:30pm at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #43,
main floor, 134 Marion St, Winnipeg, MB, for info call 204-667-4147 or
visit
www.winnipegpincollectorsclub.com.
Ongoing Sep-Jun Winnipeg, MB – The
Manitoba Antique Association meets the first Wednesday of each month 7pm
Thirsty's Flea Market, 1111 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB, meetings include:
association business, presentations on antiques or collectibles, a "Show
& Tell" and more, for info visit
www.manitobaantiqueassociation.com.
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APPRAISALS:
Mar 5-6 Vancouver,
BC – Peter S. Blundell, AA, Independent Art and Antiques Appraiser
and Author will be teaming up with Anthony Westbridge, one of Canada’s
leading art experts, at Heirloom Discovery Days at Hycroft, the
University Women’s Club fundraiser, 1489 McRae Ave, Vancouver, BC, Mon &
Tues 10am-4pm, cost: $45 for 15 minute sessions, up to three items
per session, governed by the clock, appointments necessary, Peter and
Anthony will be providing Verbal Opinions-of-Value, call Peter at
250-542-4540 or University Women’s Club at 604-731-4662 visit
www.blundellartandantiques.com.
Apr 6-7 Edmonton, AB – See Peter S. Blundell, AA, Independent Art
and Antiques Appraiser and Author at the 37th Annual Wild Rose Antique
Collectors 2012 Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale at Hall E, Edmonton
Expo Centre, 7300 – 116 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Verbal-Opinions-Of-Value,
$12/item plus GST, no limit on number of items, visit
www.blundellartandantiques.com or
www.wildroseantiquescollectors.ca.
Apr 28-29 Little Fort, BC – See Peter S. Blundell, AA,
Independent Art and Antiques Appraiser and Author in Little Fort, BC, a
fundraiser for the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society,
Verbal-Opinions-Of-Value, $39.20 including applicable taxes for a 15
minute appointment, up to three items per session, or whichever comes
first, time or quantity, call Pat Paula at 250-672-5660 or visit
www.blundellartandantiques.com.
May 26-27 Calgary, AB – See Peter S. Blundell, AA, Independent
Art and Antiques Appraiser and Author at the Acadia Vintage Retro and
Antiques Expo Acadia Recreation Centre, Calgary, AB, giving
Verbal-Opinions-Of-Value, $12/item plus GST, for info visit
www.blundellartandantiques.com.
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CLASSIC CAR SHOWS:
Feb 14 Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Swap Meet, Lethbridge, AB,
call Mike 403-381-6971.
Apr 7 Calgary, AB – Wild Rose Rod & Custom Garage Fever Dance,
Calgary, AB, call Mike 403-273-5096 or email
calgarycc@shaw.ca.
Jul 7 Prince AB, SK –
Canadian Tire 17th Annual Show ‘N Shine, Prince Albert, SK, for info
call 306-764-9000 or visit
www.canadiantirecarshow.ca.
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AUCTIONS:
Ongoing Castlegar, BC
– Russell Auction Services presents antiques, collectibles, household
and business auctions on a regular basis at 2067-3A Hwy, Castlegar, BC,
just south of Slocan Junction, for info call 250-399-4793.
Ongoing Cranbrook, BC
– AABCO Auction Services, antique and estate auctioneers & appraisers,
retail, wholesale, auction and pawn, 109 Cranbrook St, Cranbrook, BC,
call 250-426-0416.
Ongoing Kelowna and Penticton, BC – Western Star Auctions
presents estate, buyout, antiques, liquidation, bankruptcy and household
auctions on Wednesdays at 161 Ellis St, Penticton, BC, for more info
250-492-3203 and Thursdays at #8, Stremel Rd, Kelowna, BC, for info call
778-753-5580, or visit
www.westernstarauctions.com.
Ongoing Lacombe, AB – Big Strapper Auctions specializing in
antiques & collectibles, estate, farm, household and locations, they buy
for cash, sales Wednesdays at 6pm, antique sale first Sunday of month at
4625 – 46 St, Lacombe, AB (south of the Tim Hortons), call Linda
Dunbrack at 403-782-5693 or visit
www.bigstrapperauctions.net.
Ongoing Red Deer, AB – Bud Haynes Auctioneers holds antique, gun
and estate auctions at the Bud Haynes Auction Premises, Bay#5, 7429 –
49th Ave, Red Deer, AB, call 403-347-5855 or 403-347-7301, fax
403-347-7633, email
bdhaynes@telusplanet.net or visit
www.budhaynesauctions.com.
Jan 22 Edmonton, AB –
Wards Auctions Antique and Estate Sale, Sun 10 am at 11802-145 St,
Edmonton, AB, preview: Sat 7pm-9pm, for info call 780 451 4549 or visit
www.wardsauctions.com.
Feb 18 Red Deer, AB –
Bud Haynes Auctioneers Special Spring Gun Auction, Sat 9am, viewing Fri
3pm-8pm, Sat 8am to sale time, antique guns, swords, daggers and
more, Upper Fort Holdings of Winnipeg have consigned a huge library of
exceptional reference books, at the Bud Haynes Auction premises, Bay 5,
7429, Red Deer, AB, call 403-347-5855.
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HISTORY RELATED:
Ongoing Medicine
Hat, AB – View the Altaglass and Medalta Pottery Collections &
Exhibitions at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 First Street
SE, Medicine Hat, AB, visit
www.esplanade.ca.
Ongoing Fort Macleod, AB – Walking Tour of Fort Macleod’s Historic
Downtown, map provided for walking tour, for info call Tel: 403-553-4425
(Ext. 0 - for Info), or visit
www.fortmacleod.com.
Jan 24 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society
presents A look at the life of pioneer rancher Dorsey McDaniel, speaker:
Wendy Bush; Feb 28 – A look at Glenbow Ranch, speakers: Susan de Caen
and Brian Vivian; Mar 27 – CCHS AGM, History of Hotels in Alberta,
Speaker: Harry Sanders; Apr 24 – A look at Sam and Jane Livingston,
Speaker: Lyn Hancock; May 22 – A look at Sir Sam Steele, speaker: Lorain
Lounsberry, 7:30pm, free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park, 750 -
9th Ave SE, for info visit
www.chinookcountry.org.
Jan 26 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Historical Society presents
The Drive: A Retail, Social and Political History of Commercial Drive,
Speaker: Jak King; Feb 23 – Exploring a Dead End: the Chinatown Tunnel
Myth, Speaker: John Atkin; Mar 22 – Creating Chuck's Capstone:
Publishing Chuck Davis's History of Metropolitan Vancouver Speaker:
Howard White, 7:30pm at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St,
Vancouver, BC, visit
www.vancouver-historical-society.ca or call
604-878-9140.
Jan 26, Feb 2 & 23, Mar 8, Apr 12 & 26, May 24, Jun 7 & 21 Calgary,
AB – Heritage Park Historical Village presents Big Rock Interpretive
Brewery, Brewing, 6:30pm-9pm, $89.95 per participant + GST at the Big
Rock Interpretive Brewery at Heritage Park, call 403-268-8500 or visit
www.heritagepark.ca.
Mar 23-Apr 1 Calgary, AB - Heritage Park Historical Village
presents Rally in the Alley, a family fun adventure, 9:30am-4:00pm,
Gasoline Alley Museum, call 403-268-8500 or visit
www.heritagepark.ca.
Apr 13 Vernon, BC – Vernon Museum & Archives presents the 5th
Annual Vernon & District Heritage Fair, Friday at Priest Valley Gym,
3310-37 Ave, Vernon BC, encourages students in grades 4 to 10 to explore
Canadian heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment, times TBA.
May 17 Barkerville, BC – Theatre Royal Spring Show and
Barkerville School Program begins at Barkerville Historic Town, BC, May
18-20: 12th Annual Barkerville Quilt Retreat (Session One) for details
on Quilt Retreat call 1-250-994-3339 or email
barkervillequiltretreat@gmail.com, May 21: Victoria Day Afternoon
Tea, join Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the Wake Up Jake
restaurant in honor of Her Majesty's birthday, Members of the RCMP will
be present in Red Serge, visit
www.barkerville.ca or call 250-994-3332.
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HOBBIES, ARTS, & CRAFTS...
ART:
Jan 14-Mar 10 Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Art Gallery presents
Bearing Witness: Works from the Collection, drawn from the Vancouver Art
Gallery's permanent collection, this exhibition brings together the work
of 27 artists who examine industrial exploitation, large-scale
government action, the atrocities of war, the history of slavery and the
representation of women in society, 101 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops,
BC, call 250-377-2400 or visit
www.kag.bc.ca.
Jan 28-Mar 31 Medicine Hat, AB – Esplanauts Winter Art Classes at
the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre, 401 First St SE, Medicine Hat,
AB, eight week program Saturdays in the Discovery Centre for ages 6-8,
11:30 am-1:30pm, ages 9-12 3pm-5pm, no classes on Feb 18 & 25, Esplanade
Members: $80/child, Non-members: $90/child,
includes all materials, call 403-502-8580 or visit
www.esplanade.ca .
Aug 17 Chilliwack, BC – Art on the Farm, 1162 Iverson Rd.
Chilliwack, BC, see local artists, taste home baked goods, pottery,
jewellery, woodwork, metal work, textiles, tea garden, chili stand and
more, call 250-542-4461 or visit
http://www.members.shaw.ca/artonthefarm.
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COINS:
Ongoing Calgary, AB –
Calgary Numismatic Society, regular meetings held at 7:30pm, the 4th
Tues of each month at Oddfellows and Rebekah Centre,
1507-14 Ave SW,
Calgary, AB, for info visit
www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org or email
csn@ucalgary.ca.
Ongoing Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Numismatic Society club meetings
held the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except summer), 6:30pm at the
Royal Alberta Museum, 12845-102 Ave, Edmonton, AB, for info visit
www.edmontoncoinclub.com.
Ongoing Calgary, AB – Calgary Numismatic Society, regular
meetings held at 7:30pm, the 4th Tues of each month at Oddfellows and
Rebekah Centre,
1507-14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB, for info visit
www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org or email
csn@ucalgary.ca.
Ongoing Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Numismatic Society club meetings
held the 2nd Wednesday of every month (except summer), 6:30pm at the
Royal Alberta Museum, 12845-102 Ave, Edmonton, AB, for info visit
www.edmontoncoinclub.com.
Jan 22 (tentative)
Vancouver, BC – North Shore Numismatic Society Coin and Stamp Show,
Oakridge Centre Auditorium, 41st & Cambie, Vancouver, BC,
10am-4pm, more
than 30 dealers, free admission, free parking, sponsor/affiliate: North
Shore Numismatic Society, for info call L. Balmer at 604-299-3673 or
email balmoralnu@shaw.ca.
Mar 3-4 Edmonton, AB
– Edmonton Numismatic Society Spring Coin Show at the Edmonton Hotel &
Convention Centre, 4520 - 76 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun
10am-4:30pm, free appraisals, educational displays, silent auction, door
prizes, gold coin draw, visit
http://www.edmontoncoinclub.com.
Mar 10-11 Calgary, AB – Calgary Numismatic Society's Annual
Spring Coin Show at the Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, 2010-16 Ave NE,
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, free parking, more than 50 dealer tables and
exhibits, Youth Club table, door prizes, for info call James A.
Williston at 403-461-2663 or email jawilliston@shaw.ca or visit
www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org.
Jul 19-22 Calgary, AB – The 59th Annual RCNA Convention, Canada’s
National Coin show at the Westin Calgary, 320-4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
hosted by the Calgary Numismatic Society, visit
http://www.rcna.ca/2012 or email
jawilliston@shaw.ca.
Nov 10-11 Edmonton, AB
– Edmonton Numismatic Society Fall/Winter 2012 Show, at the Edmonton
Hotel & Convention Centre, 4520 - 76 Ave, Edmonton, AB, Sat 10am-5:30pm,
Sun 10am-4:30pm, free appraisals, educational displays, silent auction,
door prizes, gold coin draw, visit
http://www.edmontoncoinclub.com.
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COMICS:
Apr 1 Edmonton, AB –
The Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show, at the Shaw Conference
Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, 11am-5pm, variety of vintage and
modern toys including GI Joe, Star Wars (vintage & modern), Japanese
toys, Transformers and more, call 780-993-8799.
Apr 27-29 Calgary, AB – The 2012 Calgary Comic & Entertainment
Expo at the BMO Centre, Hall A, B & C at Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way
SE, Calgary, AB, comics, anime, sci-fi, animation and more, featuring
special guests, costume contest, live charity auction, gaming, Expo 101,
photo ops and autographs with media guests, workshops and seminars,
exhibitors, artist alley, opportunities to volunteer, visit
www.calgaryexpo.com.
Oct 14 or 22 Calgary, AB – Red & White Calgary Comic & Toy Expo,
at the Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, 1817 Crowchild Trail NW,
Calgary, AB, comics, toys, collectibles, original artwork, role-playing
games, artist alley, costume contest, silent auction and more, contact
Phoenix Comics 403-246-1706 or visit
www.comicandtoy.ca.
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CRAFTS:
Jun 1-Jun 3 Vernon, BC
– Creative Chaos Crafts Show at the Vernon Recreation Centre,
Vernon, BC, largest craft sale in Western Canada, over 200 artisans &
crafters in 3 buildings, a food fare with performing arts & creative
activities, no admission charge, call 250-545-6963 or visit
http://www.creativechaoscrafts.com.
Aug 4-5 Sorrento, BC – High Country Pottery Show at 1148
Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC, annual gathering of some of the finest
pottery & quality crafts that BC has to offer ranging from raku to
sculpture, crystal glazes, functional stoneware & porcelain, no
admission fee, call 250-675-4127 or visit
http://www.highcountrypotterysale.com.
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CROSS-STITCHING & NEEDLEPOINT:
Ongoing Lacombe, AB – Classes in several
different kinds of crafts at The Crafty Lady, 5009-50 St, Lacombe, AB,
for info call 403-782-7238 or fax 403-782-7298 or visit
www.thecraftylady.ca.
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KNITTING & WEAVING:
Ongoing Kelowna, BC –
Knit and Chat at Kelowna Yarn & Needlecrafts, 110-1751 Harvey Ave,
Kelowna, BC, Learn to Knit: Jan 14 & 21, 9am-11am or Feb 2 & 9
6:30pm-8:30pm, 2 lessons $24 plus supplies. What the pattern doesn’t
tell you: Jan 28 9am-11am, 1 lesson $12. Socks: Jan 11, 18, 25 & Feb 1
or Mar 8, 15, 22 & 29 6:30pm-8:30pm, 4 lessons $48 plus supplies. Felted
Slippers: Mar 3, 10, 17 & 24 9am-11am, 4 lessons $48 plus supplies, call
250-860-8801 or email
kelyarn@kelyarn.com.
Ongoing Cranbrook, BC – Felting classes ongoing daily at Ellie
Bay Yarns and Shoe Repair, 1022 Cranbrook St North, Cranbrook, BC, 3
weeks of lessons includes felting lesson, hands-on instruction, $45 plus
supplies, call 250-426-6978 for class times.
Jun24-Jul1 Olds, AB - Olds College annual Fibre Week, at Olds
College, 4500 -50 St, Olds, AB,see complete details at
http://www.oldscollege.ca/programs/ContinuingEducation/fibreweek/index.htm.
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QUILTING:
Ongoing Brooks, AB
– Quilting classes evenings and weekends at Deanna’s Quilted Garden,
114- 2nd St, Brooks, AB, for info call 403-362-6606.
Ongoing Calgary, AB –
Quilting Classes available for beginner, intermediate and advanced
quilters, 13A - 728 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB, shop hours: Mon-Sat
10am-5pm, for info call 403-270-2104 or 1-888-644-6699 or visit
www.frecklesquiltshop.com.
Ongoing to June Okotoks,
AB – Quilting classes available throughout the week and on Saturdays
at Rumpled Quilt Skins, 64 North Railway St, Okotoks, AB, for class
schedule and times visit
http://www.rumpledquiltskins.ca/Calendar/CalSep.html or call
403-938-6269.
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SCRAPBOOKING:
Apr 27-29 & Sep 28-30 Medicine Hat, AB – Scrapbook Central in
Medicine Hat presents the Ultimate Scrapbook Weekend, Cypress Hills Park
Resort, Cypress Hills, SK, $80 pus GST - This includes cost of the
scrapbook weekend, access to a full store, lunch on Saturday, a special
gift and prizes. Lodging and food is extra. A full 6 foot table is
provided for scrapbooking, for info call 403-580-2101 or visit
www.scrapbookcentral-ab.com.
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SEWING & BEADING:
Ongoing Creston, BC –
Beading and jewellery making classes at Beadazzled Beads, 1217 Canyon
St, Creston, BC, class fee $20.00 (cash), plus your supplies, please
bring your tools, arrive 10 minutes early to make sure you have
everything to start on time, for info call 250-428-4020 or toll free
1-877-428-4020 or
mail@beadazzledbeads.ca, visit
www.beadazzledbeads.ca.
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GUN COLLECTING:
Jan 15 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade
Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for info
visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Feb 12 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca. .
Apr 6-7 Calgary, AB – 50th Anniversary Easter Show of Alberta
Arms & Cartridge Collectors Association at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB,
new and antique firearms, militaria and related collectibles, call
403-771-8348 or visit http://www.calgarygunshow.com/shows.html.
Apr 8 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
May 20 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Jun 17 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Jul 15 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Jul 21-22 Calgary, AB
– Blue Chip Shows presents their annual Springbank Gun Show in
conjunction with The Antique Show, at the Springbank Arena, 32224A -
Springbank Rd, Calgary, AB, for tables contact: Kirk or Donna at
bluechipshow@gmail.com or
Guy @ 403 637 2459.
Aug 3-5 Missoula, MT – Annual Original Missoula Gun and Antique
Show, Fri10am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm, at the University of
Missoula Adams Center, oldest and largest gun and antique show in
Montana, 800 tables of guns and antiques, call 406-549-4817.
Aug 18-19 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Sep 9 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms
Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333
Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for info visit
www.hacsbc.ca.
Oct 6-7 Medicine Hat, AB
– 10th Annual Antique Show and 5th Annual Gun & Hobby Show, in the
Stampede Grounds Pavilion, 2055-21st Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB, Sat
10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, over 300 tables and booths, includes antique
furniture, glassware, coins, modern guns, etc, admission: $5, for info
call Tim at 403-527-2615.
Oct 7-9 Kalispell, MT – Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Fall
Gun Show, The Northwest Montana Arms Collectors Gun Show at Flathead
County Fairgrounds, on Hwy 2 West and Meridian Road, in the Expo
building, large display of guns, antique, and modern accessories for
sale, custom western jewellery, knives, and art, Fri 12pm-6pm, Sat
9am-6pm, Sun 9am-2pm, for info call 406-897-2989 or 406-885-2991 or
email gerryh@bresnan.net.
Oct 21 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
Nov 17-18 Burnaby, BC
– Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating
Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for info visit
www.hacsbc.ca.
Dec 9 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC
Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC,
for
info visit www.hacsbc.ca.
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METAL DETECTING:
Ongoing Calgary, AB –
The Calgary Metal Detecting Club meets at 7:30pm the first Tuesday of
every month in the community room in basement of Brentwood Co-op Store,
4122 Brentwood Road NW, finds of the month and club hunts during warmer
weather, monthly 50/50 draw, discussions on metal detectors, ethics of
detecting and places to hunt, for info visit
www.cmdc.org.
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MODEL TRAINS & RC TOYS:
Mar 18 Burnaby, BC –
Western Rails 2012, Canada’s largest, railroadiana show, the 30th Annual
Show Sunday 9am-4pm, at the Cameron Recreation Complex, 9523 Cameron St,
behind Lougheed Town Centre, Burnaby, BC, call 604-484-2791 or
604-484-2791 or visit www.wcra.org.
Hobbies/Arts/Crafts
Mar 31Vancouver, BC –
28th Annual Model Car Show/Contest & Swap Meet at the Scottish Cultural
Centre, 8886 Hudson St, (between Ganville & Oak St at W73rd Ave),
Vancouver, BC, Sat 9am-3pm, theme category: Station Wagons, Panel Trucks
and Vans, Admission: $3/spectator, children under 12 free with an adult,
contest entrants: Seniors $5 for up to 5 entries, $1 for each additional
entry to $10 max, Juniors (18 and under) $2 (unlimited entries), vendor
tables $30, contact Jim Ervin at 604-420-3768 or email
jejaervin@yahoo.com.
Apr 6-8 Quesnel, BC – Goldpan Express, National Model Railroad
Association, Pacific Northwest Region, 7th Division 2012 Spring Meet on
Easter weekend, layouts, swap tables, displays, vendors and more, Sat &
Sun Noon-4pm, visit
http://www.goldpanexpress.info/index.php.
Apr 15 Nanaimo, BC – 28th Annual Vancouver Island Spring Model
Railroad Show, Sunday 10am-4pm at the Beban Park Rec Center, 2300 Bowen
Rd, Nanaimo, BC, operating layouts, swap & shop tables, retail sales,
model contests, table rental $30, call Ken 250-724-4698 or Rick
250-724-4205, visit pnr.nmra.org.
Apr 21-22 Calgary, AB – Supertrain, Canada’s largest model train
show, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm at the Subway Soccer Centre, 7000-48 St SE,
Calgary, AB, free parking, admission $10/person, Youth 6-12: $5, Under 6
Free, visit www.supertrain.ca.
Nov 9-12 Burnaby, BC – Trains 2012, Railway Meet & Public Show,
the 30th Annual Show Sunday 9am-4pm, at the Cameron Recreation Complex,
9523 Cameron St, behind Lougheed Town Centre, Burnaby, BC, visit
www.wcra.org.
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PHOTOGRAPHY:
Ongoing to Feb 5, Nelson,
BC – Touchstones Museum of Art and History, 502 Vernon Street,
Nelson, BC presents an exhibition: Two Views: Photographs by Ansel Adams
and Leonard Frank on loan from the Japanese Canadian National Museum in
Burnaby, BC, open daily 10am-5pm, call 250-352-9813 or visit
www.events.nelson.ca.
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SPORTS and COLLECTOR CARDS:
Jan 14-15 Calgary, AB – The Acadia
Sports Cards Show, at the Acadia Recreation Centre, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun
10am-3pm, free admission & parking, call Julie at 403-990-6312 or
403-265-3455 or email
collectorsbooks_cards@shaw.ca.
Jan 15 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Feb 11-12 Calgary, AB
– The Acadia Sports Cards Show, at the Acadia Recreation Centre, Sat
10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm, free admission & parking, call Julie at
403-990-6312 or 403-265-3455 or email
collectorsbooks_cards@shaw.ca.
Feb 12 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Mar 10-11 Calgary, AB
– The Acadia Sports Cards Show, at the Acadia Recreation Centre, Sat
10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm, free admission & parking, call Julie at
403-990-6312 or 403-265-3455 or email
collectorsbooks_cards@shaw.ca.
Apr 14-15 Calgary, AB – The Acadia Sports Cards Show, at the
Acadia Recreation Centre, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm, free admission &
parking, call Julie at 403-990-6312 or 403-265-3455 or email
collectorsbooks_cards@shaw.ca.
Apr 29 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
May 27 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Jun 24 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Aug 12 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Sep 23 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Nov 18 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
Dec 16 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor
Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, Kids 12 &
under free,
for info visit
www.bossashows.com.
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STAMPS:
Ongoing Calgary, AB – Monthly
Meetings, Calgary Philatelic Society, held the 1st Wed. of each month at
the Kerby Centre, 2nd floor, 1133-7 Ave SW, doors open and auction lot
viewing 6:30pm, meeting starts 7:30pm, no charge, for info visit
www.calgaryphilatelicsociety.com or email
calphilso@calgaryphilatelicsociety.com.
Ongoing Calgary, AB – Junior Stamp Club, for beginners, Calgary
Philatelic Society, held the 2nd Sat. of each month at the Edgemont
Community Centre, 33 Edgevalley Cir NW, 10am-noon, refreshments served,
no charge, for info call Jim 403-547-7681.
Ongoing Calgary, AB – Monthly Auctions, Calgary Philatelic
Society, held the 3rd Wed of each month at the Kerby Centre, 2nd floor,
1133-7 Ave SW, doors open and lot viewing 6:30pm, auction starts 7:30pm,
annual membership required to sell, bidding open to general public, for
info visit
www.calgaryphilatelicsociety.com or email
calphilso@calgaryphilatelicsociety.com.
Ongoing Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Stamp Club meets twice a
month on Monday evenings at 7pm (September through June) in the main
floor cafeteria of St. Joseph High School, 10830-109 St. Edmonton, AB,
for info call 780-437-1787 or email:
keithrspencer@shaw.ca or
visit
www.edmontonstampclub.com.
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WOODWORKING:
Ongoing Calgary, AB – Southern Alberta Woodworkers
Society meets at the Scarboro Community Centre Hall, 1727 - 14th Ave SW,
Calgary, AB for times and contact info visit
www.saws.ca.
Jan 10, Feb 14, Apr 11, May 8 Jun 12
Victoria, BC – Vancouver Island’s Woodworkers Guild monthly meetings
7:15pm, 2nd Tues of each month from Sep-Jun inclusive (no meetings
Jul-Aug) at the Fine Woodworking shop at Camosun College (Interurban
Campus), Victoria, BC for info visit
www.viwg.com.
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