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2011 WHAT'S HAPPENING
Schedule of Events
Antiques & Collectible Shows | Garage sales & Flea Markets | Antique & Collectible Clubs
Appraisals | Classic Cars | Auctions | History Related | Arts | Coins | Comics
Crafts | Knitting & Weaving | Quilting | Sewing | Cross-Stitching & Needlepoint
Photography |
Pop Culture | Gun Collecting | Metal Detecting | Model Trains & RC Toys
Scrapbooking | Sports & Collector Cards | Stamps | Woodworking

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.


2011 EVENTS 

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOWS:

January 2011:

Jan 8-9 Regina, SK – Saskatchewan Gun Collectors Assn, 50th Annual Gun Show held at the Turvey Center, 6N Armour Rd, Regina, SK, by the Evraz Steel Mill (formerly Ipsco), admission: $5, for info call 306-584-0764 or 306-540-4849 or email w.temple.books@sasktel.net.

Jan 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.

Jan 15 Calgary AB –
Antique Arms Show presented by the Alberta Arms & Cartridge Collectors Association at Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Centre, 5600 Centre St North, Calgary, AB, for info call 403-771-8348.

Jan 16 Vancouver, BC –
21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50’s kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm: $3, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

Jan 29-30 Tompkins, SK -
22nd Annual Gardenhead Gun and Hobby Show, Tompkins, SK, for info call Bruce at 306-672-3680 or 306-671-7123.

February 2011:

Feb 5 Didsbury, AB – Antiques and Collectibles Show & Sale, Didsbury Arena, 1702 – 21 Ave, Didsbury, AB, Sat 10am-3pm, admission: $3, for table rental or info call 403-305-7387.

Feb 5-6 Maple Creek, SK – Piapot Lions Club presents their 12th Annual Antique & Collectables Show & Sale, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm at the Maple Creek Armouries, Maple Creek, SK, Canadiana, toys, china, furniture, coins, sports cards and more, $3/person, Lions food booth, for info call 306-558-4802.

Feb 6-7 Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Gun & Hobby Show, Exhibition Grounds, 3401 Parkside Dr S, Lethbridge, AB, for info call 403-223-8004 or 403-327-7595.

Feb 13 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 20 Vancouver, BC – Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.

Feb 25-26 Vernon, BC – The Greater Vernon Museum & Archives presents their 16th 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, also at the show, the museum’s archives 2nd Annual Used Book Sale, Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, adult admission: $3, for info call 250-542-314 or visit www.vernonmuseum.ca.

Feb 26 Calgary AB – First Canadian Collectors Club’s Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale, Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Hall, 5600 Centre St North, Calgary, AB, Sat 9:30am-4pm, $4/person, children 12 and under free, for info call 403-273-5080.

Feb 26 Vancouver, BC – The Pop Culture Collectibles Fair at the Scottish Cultural Centre, 8886 Hudson Street, 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.

March 2011:

Mar 11-13 Saskatoon, SK – Collector's Show, Prairieland Exhibition Park, 503 Ruth Street West, Saskatoon, SK, featuring firearms, wildlife artist, antiques and collectibles, Fri 6pm-10pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, appraisals available at the show, admission: $7, for info call Kathy 306-373-7409.

Mar 11-13 Chilliwack, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC presents their 38th Annual All Collectors’ Hobby Show & Sale at Heritage Park, 44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack, BC, show hours: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm, set-up times: Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 7am-9am, for info call Dave Worfolk at 604 880-4706 or email david_worfolk@telus.net or visit www.hacsbc.ca.

Mar 12-13 Kamloops, BC – 5th Annual Spring Antiques & Collectibles Sale at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm, admission $4, children under 12 free, for info call 250-376-4777 or visit http://nsccs.webs.com.

Mar 12-13 Abbotsford, BC – BC Log Home, Timber Frame & Country Living Show at the Tradex, Abbotsford, BC, for info contact Master Promotions Ltd at 604-864-6800, Toll-Free: 877-888-7111 or visit www.sqaurefeetevents.ca.

Mar 18-19 Edmonton, AB - Elizabeth's Antique & Collectible Sale at the Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB, Fri 2pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, admission: $3, over 120 tables, free parking, voted Best Antique Show in Edmonton by LivingSocial.com, for info visit www.elizabethsantiquesales.webs.com.

Mar 20 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show, located at Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, 11am-5pm, variety of vintage and modern toys including GI Joe, Star Wars (vintage & modern), and Japanese toys, Transformers and much more, for info call 780-993-8799.

Mar 20 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm: $3, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

Mar 26 Olds, AB – Antiques and Collectibles Show & Sale, Legion Hall, 5421 – 46 St, Olds, AB, Sat 10am-3pm, admission: $3, for table rental or info call 403-305-7387.

April 2011:

Apr 9 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.

Apr 10 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 15-16 Grande Prairie, AB – Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale, D Company Armouries, 9005-101 St, Grande Prairie, AB, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, for info, or to book tables, call 780-479-1234.

Apr 16-17 Vancouver, BC – Kerrisdale Antiques Fair, Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Blvd at 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC, over 250 tables & booths, a style for every collector, from folk to formal, admission 10am-5pm Sat & Sun $7, free parking, presented by 21st Century Promotions, for info call 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/kerrisdale/index.html.

Apr 16-17 Calgary, AB - SUPERTRAIN 2011 Canada's biggest and best annual model train show, 9am-5pm both days, at the Subway Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 St SE, Calgary, AB, free parking, adult: $10, youth (6-12): $5, under 6: free, over 60,000 sq ft of operating layouts, displays, railroad art, hobby shops, model manufacturers (some new this year), demonstrations, clinics, Lego and Thomas play area, garden railways, ride-on trains, for info visit www.supertrain.ca or info@supertrain.ca.

Apr 22-23 Calgary, AB – Canada's Largest & Finest Antique Arms Show and Sale, at the Roundup Centre in Stampede Park, Fri & Sat 9:30am-5pm, over 700 tables featuring dealers, exhibitors, collectors, militaria and educational displays from across Canada, for info call 403-771-8348.

Apr 22-23 Edmonton AB – Wild Rose Antique Collectors Society’s 36th Annual Show & Sale in Hall "E" at the Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, AB, Good Friday 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, admission: $7, weekend pass: $12, Children 12& under free, public parking: $6, for info call 780-479-1234.

Apr 23, 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.

May 2011:

May 1 Victoria, BC – Cherry Bomb Toys presents The Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair at Pearkes Arena, 3100 Tillicum Rd, beside Silver City & Tillicum Mall, Victoria, BC, vendors book asap, check out our vendor package, for info email cbtoys@telus.ne or call 250-385-8697 or visit www.cherrybombtoys.com.

May 14-15 Red Deer, AB – 22nd Annual Red Deer 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 14 Calgary, AB – Calgary Music Collectors Show, 11am-4pm at the Acadia Recreation Complex (ROSE HALL), 240-90th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, dozens of dealers selling records, CDs, tapes, posters, memorabilia and anything music, all for sale, admission: $4, Collectors Hour 10am-11am: $10, for table rental or info call 403-836-4661.

May 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

May 15 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

May 16-18 Sherwood Park, AB – Antique Roadshow at Sherwood Park Mall, 2020 Sherwood Dr, Sherwood Park, AB, call 780-467-7766 for info and to book your appointment with appraisers, visit www.sherwoodparkmall.com.

May 21-22 Richmond, BC – 2011 West Coast Pin Collectors' Show, hosted by the Pacific Pin Club Society, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm at Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way, Richmond, BC, for info visit www.richmondcurling.com.

May 22 Victoria, BC – The Victoria Toy Show, at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Victoria, BC, Antique and collectible toys/robots, dolls, Dinky, Matchbox, action figures, trains, games, Barbies, wind-ups and tons more, 10am-4pm, lots of free parking, early admission available at 8:30am, for info call 250-727-2403 or 250-385-4292.

May 27-28 Vernon, BC – Vernon Collectors Club 23rd Annual Sale at the Vernon Curling Rink, 3400 - 39 Ave, Vernon, BC, Fri 3pm-8pm, Sat 10am-4pm, $2 admission is good for both days, free parking, for info call Ed at 250-545-4754.

May 28 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.

June 2011:

Jun 4-5 Calgary, AB – Carswell’s 4th Annual Calgary Antique Furniture & Collectibles Show & Sale, Garrison Woods Centennial Arenas, Calgary, AB, over 60 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 10-11 Priddis, AB –The Vintage Chicks Sale at Priddis Community Hall, Priddis, AB, west of Calgary on Highway 22x, Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 9am-5pm, 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 11-12 Kelowna, BC – Antiques Fair In Wine Country, deluxe antiques & vintage bargains, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm, $6/adults, Children 13 & under FREE with an adult, at Royal LePage Place, Mt Boucherie Recreation Centre, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, for info call 604-316-1933 or visit www.antiquesbydesignshows.com.

Jun 11-12 Lacombe, AB – Carswell’s presents the 29th Lacombe Spring Antique Furniture & Collectibles Show & Sale, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm at the Lacombe Rec Centre, 5210 – 54 Ave, Lacombe, AB, over 50 vendors, antiques of all kinds, Canadiana & European Furniture, glassware, radios, dolls & toys, estate jewellery and more, for info call 403-343-1614.

Jun 18 Fort Macleod, AB – 10th Annual Fort Macleod Antique & Collectible Sale & Show, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm at the Fort Macleod & District Sports Complex (arena), 21st St between 2nd & 3rd Aves, admission: $3/person, 12 and under free, for info call Amanda at 403-553-3355

Jun 18-19 Calgary, AB – Acadia Vintage Retro and Antiques Expo moved from the Stampede Grounds to the Acadia Recreation Centre, 240-90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, $6/adults, Children 13 & under FREE with an adult, plenty of free parking, for info call 604-316-1933 or visit www.antiquesbydesignshows.com

Jun 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.

July 2011:

Jul 8-9 Medicine Hat, AB – The Historical Society of Medicine Hat & District and The Friends of Medalta Society present the Altaglass Symposium in Medicine Hat, AB, buy, sell & trade at the Altaglass Fair, share research and info at the Altaglass Forum, view Altaglass Collections & Exhibitions at the Esplande Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 First Street SE, (www.esplanade.ca), and the Historic Clay District, 713 Medalta Ave SE, (www.medalta.org), attend an artists’ reception and exhibition of Contemporary Canadian & Alberta Artglass, for info call Allan Jensen, (project coordinator) at 403-502-9006.

Jul 10 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 19 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive at 16th Ave, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors, Fun Sunday show with a great selection to suit every taste & budget, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, presented by 21st Century Promotions, for info call 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

July 23-24 Calgary, AB – Springbank Antique & Firearms show & Sale, 32224A Springbank Road, Calgary, AB, at Calaway Park turn off Hwy 1 and go south 3km, furniture, china, glassware, watches, jewellery, pottery, ceramics, guns, western & native artifacts and more, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm for info email bluechipshow@gmail.com or call 403-637-2459.

August 2011:

Aug 19-20 North Cowichan, BC – The Valley Antiques and Collectables Sale at the New Cowichan Exhibition Grounds, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy, North of Duncan, BC at Mays Road, 1 hr North of Victoria, 45 min South of Nanaimo, Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 10am-3pm, offering over 180 tables, ample free parking, concession, huge well-lit air conditioned facility, easy access, level entry, $4/person, for info call Hazel Charles at 250-246-5093 or Dave Edwards at 250-416-0033 or email sandave@shaw.ca

Aug 20-21 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave Burnaby, BC, for info visit www.hacsbc.ca.

September 2011:

Sep 2-Oct 1 Victoria, BC – The Tillicum Antique & Collectible Show & Sale at the Tillicum, 3170 Tillicum Rd in Victoria, BC, featuring crystal, pottery, silver, jewellery and more, call 250-381-7123 or visit www.tillicumcentre.ca.

Sep 3-4 Calgary, AB – Calgary International Pin Club presents the 21st Annual Festival of Pins, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm, daily admission $2, children under 12 free, at the Calgary Ogden Legion, 2625 – 78 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, for info visit www.calgaryinternationalpinclub.com.

Sep 3-4 Vancouver, BC – Kerrisdale Antiques Fair, Kerrisdale Arena, 5670 East Boulevard at 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC, over 250 tables & booths, a style for every collector, from folk to formal, admission 10am-5pm Sat & Sun $7, free parking, presented by 21st Century Promotions, for info call 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/kerrisdale/index.html.

Sep 11-Nov 29 Victoria, BC – The Victoria Flea Market at the Leonardo Da Vinci Center, 195 Bay St, Victoria, BC, held every Sunday (except Nov 20), 9am-2pm, $2/person, children under 12 free when accompanied, visit www.victoriafleamarket.com.

Sep 13 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave Burnaby, BC, for info visit www.hacsbc.ca

Sept 17-18 Swift Current, SKPLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - Antiques, Collectables, Furniture and Toys 9th Annual Show & Sale, held at Stockade (Kinetic Park), Swift Current, SK..

Sep 18 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, Vancouver, BC, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

Sep 24 Nanaimo, BC – West Coast Collectors 6th Annual Celebration of West Coast Historical Artifacts at Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Rd, Nanaimo, BC, Sat 9am-4pm, a celebration of BC and West Coast historical artifacts featuring displays, books, tins, coins, ephemera, fishing, militaria, First Nations, railroadiana, stamps, pottery and more, $2/person 10am-4pm, $20 Early Bird admission from 9am-10am, free parking, call Wayne at 250-585-8779 or email w_wagar@yahoo.ca or visit http://www.theouthouse.ca/m_16.asp.

October 2011:

Oct 1-2 Kamloops, BC – 7th Annual Fall Antiques & Collectibles Sale at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-3pm, admission $4, children under 12 free, for info call 250-376-4777 or visit http://nsccs.webs.com.

Oct 1 Calgary, AB – Calgary’s First Canadian Collectors Club’s Antiques & Collectibles Show & Sale, Sat 9:30am at Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Hall, 5600 Centre St North, Calgary, AB, Admission: $4, children 12 and under free, for info call 403-273-5080.

Oct 2 Edmonton, AB – Doll Club of Edmonton presents the Antique & Collectible Sale of Dolls, Teddy Bears & Toys, including accessories, clothing, patterns and furniture, Sun 10am-4pm at the Alberta Aviation Museum, 11410 Kingsway Ave, Edmonton, AB, Admission: $5, dealer inquiries welcome, for info call 780-485-3025 or email kshute@gmail.com or visit http://dollclub.shawwebspace.ca.

Oct 1-2 Medicine Hat, AB – 9th Annual Antique and Collectable Show & Sale, and 4th Annual Gun and Hobby Show & Sale, at the Stampede Grounds, Cypress Center Pavillion, Medicine Hat, AB, over 300 tables and booths, $4/person, free parking, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, call Tim after 6pm at 403-527-2615.

Oct 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.

Oct 15 Olds, AB – 5th Annual Olds Antique Show, at the Olds Legion, 5241-46 St, Olds AB, Sat 9:30am- 4pm, Admission: $3, for info call Janice  at 403-227-6622 or Andrea at 403-227-6598. 

Oct 16 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 16 Victoria, BC – The 8th Ultimate Hobby & Toy Fair, Saturday in Victoria, call 250-385-8697 or visit www.cherrybombtoys.com.

Oct 16 Vancouver, BC – Retro Design & Antiques Fair, Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, fun Sunday show, with a great selection to suit every taste & budget, admission 10am-3pm: $5, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.

Oct 22-23 Lethbridge, AB – Rangeland Collector's Club Antique Show & Sale at the Rocky Mountain Turf Club, 3401 South Parkside Dr, Lethbridge, AB, Sat 9:30am-4:30pm, Sun 10am-3:30pm, antique furniture, china, collector cards and memorabilia, vintage jewellery, books, tins, dolls, pictures, glassware and much more, admission: $2/person, free parking, for info contact Jackie Stambene at 403-332-2500 or email vintajveronica23@shaw.ca.

Oct 30 Sidney, BC – The Victoria Toy Show, 10am-4pm at the Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave, Sidney, BC, $3/adult, early admission available at 8:30am for $20, free parking, Next show is Sunday May 27 2012 FMI and to book a table contact Jack at 250-727-2503 or visit http://members.shaw.ca/dshelton99/.

November 2011:

Nov 4-6 Nanaimo, BC – Nanaimo Antiques and Collectibles Fair will also be held in the North Town Center (Rutherford Mall), Nanaimo, BC, contact Luis Porretta, lporretta@shaw.ca, 250-760-0501.

Nov 4-5 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, Free Parking, over 125 tables of quality antiques and collectibles, for info call Marlene Alexander at 780-453-6029 or Rick Flanders at 780-444-6937.

Nov 4-5 White Rock, BC – New to You Linens and Collectibles: Annual Sale raises funds for Peace Arch Hospital Auxiliary Society, hosted by society's Kwatcha Group at First United Church, corner of Buena Vista Ave & Centre St, White Rock, BC, Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 9am-1pm, free parking and admission, call 604-531-1681.

Nov 5 Victoria, BC – 'For What It's Worth: Antique Appraisals With Tony Duke' at the Monteray Center in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC, visit www.TonyDuke.ca.

Nov 5-6 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 6 Winnipeg, MB – Christmas Antique Sale at Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB, 10am-4pm, call Kelly at 204-981-9616.

Nov 6 Toronto, ON – Old Book and Paper Show at the Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON, presented by Gadsden Promotions, 10am-4pm, collectors and dealers in old paper and books get together for the biggest one-day ‘vintage print-fest’ of the year, $7/person, no charge to children 12 and under, call 1-800-667-0619 or visit http://antiqueshowscanada.com/old-book-paper-show.


Nov 12-13 Billings, MT – Huff’s Antique Show & Sale, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm, 308 - 6th Ave North, Billings, MT, 60 antique dealers with antiques and collectibles from several States with furniture, glassware and primitives, call 406-238-9796 or visit http://www.montanashows.com.

Nov 12 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 12 Victoria, BC – A sale of vintage Christmas decor, clothing, jewellery and more, Sat 10am-4pm at 1303 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC, $3 at the door, kids free, Call 250-590-1491.

Nov 12 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 13 Vancouver, BC – 21st Century Flea Market Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, shabby chic to 50's kitsch, collectibles & memorabilia to vintage kitchenalia, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, for info call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/flea_market/index.html.

Nov 19-20 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave Burnaby, BC, for info visit www.hacsbc.ca.

Nov 19-20 Red Deer, AB – Carswell’s 21st Red Deer Christmas Antique Furniture & Collectables Show & Sale, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm, at the Prairie & Parkland Pavilions, Westerner Park, Red Deer, 450 tables, dealers from across Canada, ATM on site, adults: $7.50 & 14 & under free, for info call 403-343-1614 or cell: 403-392-8757.

Nov 20 Sidney, BC – JJ Promotions presents the Vintage, Retro & Collectible Christmas Show & Sale at retro toys, games, art deco and arts and crafts, collectibles, paintings, lamps, jewellery, china, linens, furniture and more, $3/person 9:30am-4pm, early bird charge of $20 at 8:30 am, contact David at 250-744-1807 or 250-812-3761 or email dnlock@shaw.ca or visit http://josiejones.shawwebspace.ca/.

December 2011:

Dec 3 Kamloops BC – 3rd Annual Toy & Train Show & Sale at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, 9am-4pm, admission $4, children under 12 free, for info call 250-376-4777 or visit http://nsccs.webs.com.

Dec 4 Vancouver, BC – Retro Design & Antiques Fair - Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr at 16 Ave, 175 vendors, admission 10am-3pm: $4, early-birds 8am-10am: $20, free parking, snack bar, call 21st Century Promotions at 604-980-3159 or visit www.21cpromotions.com/antiques_fair/index.html.

Dec 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.

Dec 11 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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GARAGE SALES & FLEA MARKETS
May 1-Jun 5 Kamloops, BC – Flea Market every Sunday at North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, 8am-1pm, entry by donation, table rentals $5, for info call 250-376-4777 or visit http://nsccs.webs.com.

May 27-28 Calgary, AB – Giant Garage Sale at Lighthouse Church, 9827E Horton Road SW, Calgary, AB, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm, antiques, collectibles, art, frames, DVD’s, VHS, CD’s, LP’s, 45’s, books, Coca-Cola, McCoy, Medalta, vintage silverplate, jewellery, knick-knacks, toys, tools, china and lots more. For info call 403-640-2099.

Oct 1-2 Okotoks – Prairie Primitive Antiques and Collectibles Sale, 10am-4pm, 338165 Hwy 549 West (west of Okotoks), wooden barrels, wagon wheels, assorted press-back and other chairs, church pews, barn lamps, antique woodworking tools, and lots of other interesting things, visit www.allthroughthehouse.ca for directions and map.

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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 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.

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APPRAISALS:

Jan 26 Vernon, BC–
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Heirloom Discovery Days at the Vernon Art Gallery, BC on 31st Ave & 32nd St, Vernon, BC, $35 plus HST for 15 minutes up to three items, call for appointment: 250-545-3173, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Feb 17-19 Salmon Arm, BC –
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor during Heritage week at the Piccadilly Place Mall, Salmon Arm, BC, no appointments necessary, bring as many items as you wish, $12/item plus HST, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Apr 22-23 Edmonton, AB –
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Wild Rose Antique Collectors 36th Annual Show & Sale, Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, AB, $12/item plus GST, no limit, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Apr 30-May 1 Little Fort, BC – See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Little Fort, BC Community Hall, call 250-542-4540 for appointment, $35 plus HST for 15 minutes, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Jun 11-12 Kelowna, BC –
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Antiques Fair In Wine Country at Royal LePage Place, Mt Boucherie Recreation Centre, 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna, $12/item plus HST, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Jun 18-19 Calgary, AB –
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Acadia Vintage Retro and Antiques Expo Acadia Recreation Centre, Calgary, AB, $12/item plus GST, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Jun 25 Falkland, BC –
See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Falkland Museum, Hwy 97, Falkland, BC, call 250-379-2202 for appointment, $35 plus HST for 15 minutes, for info visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Jul 10 Salmon Arm, BC –
Peter Blundell will be at Haney Heritage Village, Heirloom Discovery Day, 951 Hwy 97B, Salmon Arm, BC, Sat 10am-4:30pm, cost: $35 plus applicable taxes for a 15 minute appointment, up to three items, whichever comes first, portion of each appraisal fee is donated to Haney Heritage Village, for info call 250-542-4540 or visit www.blundellartandantiques.com .

Jul 16 Vernon, BC –
Peter Blundell will be at Fintry Edwardian Fair, Fintry Estate, Fintry Provincial Park, just south of Vernon, BC, (see Fintry info under History Related events), cost: $35 plus applicable taxes for a 15 minute appointment, up to three items, whichever comes first, for info call 250-542-4540 or visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Sep 22-25 Penticton, BC – See Peter S. Blundell, A.A. Independent Appraiser, Consultant, Lecturer and Downsizing Advisor at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre Antique Show, 230, 2111 Main St, Penticton , BC$12/item plus GST, no limit on items, portion of all proceeds goes to Children’s charities in the South Okanagan, visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Sep 9-10 Kamloops, BC – Peter Blundell will be at Haney Heirloom Discovery Days, Hampton Gallery, 167 - 4th Ave, Kamloops, BC, Fri & Sat 10am-4:30pm, cost: $35 plus applicable taxes for a 15 minute appointment, up to three items, whichever comes first, fee must be prepaid, call 250-542-4540 or visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

Nov 4-5, Abbotsford, BC – Peter Blundell will be at Antiques By Design Shows Antique Expo at the Tradex in Abbotsford, BC, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, cost: $12 per item plus applicable taxes for Peter’s Verbal Opinion-of-Value, no limit on items, fee must be prepaid, call 250-542-4540 or visit www.blundellartandantiques.com.

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CLASSIC CARS:

Feb 13 Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Swap meet, for info call Mike at 403-381-6971

Apr 29-30 Red Deer, AB – 42nd Annual Red Deer Swap Meet Fri 3pm-9pm, Sat 8am-4pm, for info visit http://www.oldride.com.

May 20-22 Kelowna, BC – Cruise Into Summer – Corvettes Only, for info visit www.kelownacorvetteclub.com.

May 22 Creston, BC – 6th Annual Blossom Festival Show and Shine, Creston, BC, for info call Jeff at 250-428-7723.

May 28 Medicine Hat, AB – 4th Annual Harleys and Hot Rods Show and Shine, Medicine Hat, AB – for info call Jay at 403-527-9235.

Jul 16 Calgary, AB – European Classic Car meet, Calgary, AB, for info call 403-932-5801.

Jul 23 Kamloops, BC – Kamloops “Chrome on the Grass” Show and Shine, Kamloops, BC, for info call 250-573-3881

Aug 6-7 Vernon, BC – Watkin Motors’ Sun Valley Cruise-In, Vernon, BC, for info call 250-275-4707.

Aug 7 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton T-Bird Club Show and Shine, Edmonton, AB, for info call Ronnie at 780-489-0171.

Sep 23-25 Creston, BC – 23rd Creston Valley Cruisers Fall Campout Show and Shine, call Fred at 250-428-7723.

Sep 25 High River, AB – River City Classics Car Club 9th Annual Show and Shine, call Doug at 403-652-1684.

Oct 2 Maple Ridge, BC – 29th Maple Ridge Fall Swap Meet, call 604-941-7791.

Oct 8 Red Deer, AB – Quick Times Fall Swap Meet, call Don at 403-886-7663.

Nov 6 Surrey, BC – Kruise for Kids 2011 Open, Surrey, BC, call 604-521-3021

Nov 6 Delta, BC – London to Brighton Commemorative Run (From the BC Society of Railroad Engineers clubhouse at 120 N. Willingdon Avenue in North Burnaby, to White Rock), visit www.oecc.ca.

Dec 10 Saskatoon, SK – Draggins Xmas Party Open, Saskatoon, SK, call 306-220-2446

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AUCTIONS:

Ongoing Calgary, AB – Hall’s Auction Services Ltd. presents antiques, art and other auctions on a regular basis at 5240 1A St SE, Calgary, AB, regular showroom hours: Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm, for info call 403-640-1244, Fax 403-259-3682 , email info@hallsauction.com  or visit www.hallsauction.com.

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 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 1960B Dayton St, Kelowna, BC, for info call 250-868-3202, or visit www.westernstarauctions.com.

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.

Mar 15 High River, AB – Consignment Antique & Collectable Auction, at the Heritage Inn, 1104 11 Street West, High River, AB, presented by Frank McInenly Auctions Ltd. of Vulcan, AB, to consign or for info call 403-485-2440, 403-485-8123, 403- 264-4771 or Fax 403- 485-2684 or email frank@mcinenly.com or visit www.mcinenly.com.

Apr 11 Milo, AB – Ken Prentice Estate Farm Machinery & Equipment Auction in Milo, AB for info call 403-485-2440, 403-485-8123, 403- 264-4771 or Fax 403- 485-2684 or email frank@mcinenly.com or visit www.mcinenly.com.

May 9-11 Calgary, AB – Hall’s Auction Services Ltd presents their Semi-Annual Antiques & Collectibles Auction, Mon 6:30pm, Tues 6:30pm at 5240 1A Street S, Calgary, AB, previews on Sat and Sun prior, for info call 403-640-1244 or visit http://www.hallsauction.com.

May 15 High River AB – Annual Western Heritage Cowboy & Collectable Auction at the Heritage Inn, 1104 11 Street West, High River, AB, presented by Frank McInenly Auctions Ltd. of Vulcan, AB, for info call 403-485-2440, 403-485-8123, 403- 264-4771 or Fax 403- 485-2684 or email frank@mcinenly.com or visit www.mcinenly.com.

Aug 20 Red Deer, AB – Bud Haynes Auctioneers Inc presents: Premier Firearms Auction, Sat 9am, viewing: Fri 3pm-8pm & Sat 8am to sale time, featuring: C.A. Farnsworth, Sherriff, Grant County, New Mexico, Colt .45 Bisley and Holster; Frank Hamer’s Masonic Ring (Texas Hero, man responsible for the demise of Bonnie & Clyde); Saddle and picture given by Steve McQueen to his chef during the making of the movie, The Magnificent Seven, plus many more items (consignments are still being taken for this auction), at the Bud Haynes Auction Premises, Bay#5, 7429 – 49th Ave, Red Deer, AB, for info call 403-347-5855 or 403-347-7301, fax 403-347-7633, email bdhaynes@telusplanet.net or visit www.budhaynesauctions.com.

SEP 10 Red Deer, AB – Bud Haynes Auctioneers Inc presents their Fall Antique Auction featuring the private collection of Mr. David Anderson of St. Paul, AB, over 130 various antique telephones including: Oak Fr. switchboards, 11 digit and more, lamps: hanging aladdin, angle, etc, quality Canadiana furniture dispersal & glassware, catalogues available, Sat 11am, Viewing: Sale Day 9am at the Bud Haynes Auction Premises,
Bay#5, 7429 – 49th Ave, Red Deer, AB, for info call 403-347-5855 or 403-347-7301, fax 403-347-7633, email bdhaynes@telusplanet.net or visit www.budhaynesauctions.com.

Sept 27 Red Deer, AB – Bud Haynes Auctioneers Inc presents the Ron Rusk estate auction- collectible toys & antiques, Tues 10am at the Bud Haynes Auction Premises, Bay#5, 7429 – 49th Ave, Red Deer, AB, for info call 403-347-5855 or 403-347-7301, fax 403-347-7633, email bdhaynes@telusplanet.net or visit www.budhaynesauctions.com.

Oct 12 Red Deer, AB – Bud Haynes Auctioneers Inc presents the auction of Andrea MacDonald’s collection of over 140 dolls, plus antiques & collectibles, Wed 6:30pm at the Bud Haynes Auction Premises, Bay#5, 7429 – 49th Ave, Red Deer, AB, for info call 403-347-5855 or 403-347-7301, fax 403-347-7633, email bdhaynes@telusplanet.net or visit www.budhaynesauctions.com.

Nov 12 Red Deer, AB – Antique auction – Rusk Estate and antique furniture, Sat at 11am 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.

Nov 12, MacDowall, SK – Antique & Collectables Auction at Bodnarus Auctioneering, Lion’s Hall, MacDowall, SK, call toll free 1-877-494-BIDS (2437) or visit www.bodnarusauctioneering.com.

Nov 18 Wainwright, AB – Coin and Currency Auction at Scribner Auction Ltd, 1235 - 1 Ave, Wainwright, AB, call 780-842-5666, visit www.scribnernet.com.

Nov 21-22 Calgary, AB – Hogdins Art Auctions Ltd presents a Fine Art Auction at their premises, 5240 1A St SE, Calgary, AB, previews Nov 19 & 20 Noon-4pm, call 403-252-4362, visit art@hodginsauction.com.

Dec 30-31 Wainwright, AB – Annual New Year’s Eve / Day Auction. 11am, at Scribner Auctions, 1235 - 1 Ave, Wainwright, AB, call 780-842-5666, visit www.scribnernet.com.

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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.

Ongoing to fall 2011 Vernon, BC – The Greater Vernon Museum features: “The Colder Side of the Sporting Life” – celebrating winter sporting activities in the North Okanagan, 3009-32 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info visit Education Programs at www.vernonmuseum.ca, or call 250-542-3142 or email mail@vernonmuseum.ca.

Jan 25 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton & District Historical Society presents From Pedlars to Patriarchs: A Legacy Remembered, presenter Debbie Shoctor, Archivist of the Jewish Archives and Historical Society of Edmonton, President of the Archives Society of Alberta, they came from the small towns of Eastern Europe – in search of a better life for themselves and their families. This is the story of a small prairie community from 1893 to 1939. Join us for a short film and discussion on the immigration of the Jewish community to Edmonton, 7:30pm, Queen Alexandra School Gym, 7730 - 106 St, Edmonton, AB, for info visit www.historicedmonton.ca or call 780-439-2797.

Jan 27 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Historical Society presents Vancouver: At Work & At Play, Speaker: CBC Archivist Colin Preston returns with some examples of Vancouver at work and at play in the 1950s and 1960s, selected from the CBC Vancouver vaults, 7:30pm at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC, for info visit www.vancouver-historical-society.ca or call 604-878-9140.

Feb 22 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society presents Larger Than Life: Alberta Volunteers in the Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, presenter Sheila Bannerman examines English soldiers and notions of masculinity at the turn of the century. Early twentieth century Western Canadian “cowboy” mythology finds its roots in this conflict, the first major overseas campaign for the Canadian army, 7:30pm, free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park,750 - 9th Ave SE, for info visit www.chinookcountry.org.

Feb 22 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton & District Historical Society presents Child Protection Services in Edmonton: 1900 to 1971, presenter Baldwin Reichwein, registered social worker interested in social history is documenting the history of the child at risk in 20th century Alberta. In his presentation, he will focus on the City of Edmonton’s role in mandatory child protection services during the period, and as complemented by private agencies, institutions and provincial services, 7:30pm, Queen Alexandra School Gym, 7730 - 106 St, Edmonton, AB, for info visit www.historicedmonton.ca or call 780-439-2797.

Feb 24 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Historical Society presents Top Ten Endangered Sites in Vancouver, we welcome our friends from Heritage Vancouver in February, as Donald Luxton describes this year’s Top 10 Endangered Sites in Vancouver, 7:30pm at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC, for info visit www.vancouver-historical-society.ca or call 604-878-9140.

Mar 29 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton & District Historical Society presents Edmonton Historical Interiors, presenter Johanne Yakula, community heritage advocate, everyone thinks of the exteriors of buildings as being historical, but neglect the interior spaces, well known in the heritage community, Yakyula will speak on interiors “from times past,” 7:30pm, Queen Alexandra School Gym, 7730 - 106 St, Edmonton, AB, for info visit www.historicedmonton.ca or call 780-439-2797.

Apr 15 Vernon, BC – The Greater Vernon Museum presents: the 4th Annual Vernon & District Heritage Fair, students grades 4-9 are invited to complete a research project on a local, provincial, or national history and then present it at our Fair, a celebration of Canadian heritage, 3009-32 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info visit Education Programs at www.vernonmuseum.ca, or call 250-542-3142 or email mail@vernonmuseum.ca.

Apr 26 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society presents History Lessons in Alberta’s Schools, presenter Amy von Heyking examines how the content and purpose of teaching history changed over the decades in Alberta’s schools. It will describe how schools and teaching materials helped shape the ways in which Alberta’s children identified themselves as both Canadian citizens and citizens of the West, 7:30pm, free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park,750 - 9th Ave SE, for info visit www.chinookcountry.org.

May 24 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society presents Being Good Sports: Fish and Game Conservation in Alberta, 1907-1930, presenter George Colpitts discusses the decline of fish and game populations and examines the proliferation of town and city protective associations in Alberta’s early history and highlights some of the ways pioneers mobilized against fish hogs, poachers, and tributary trespassers to safeguard the natural wealth and reputation of the Last Best West, 7:30pm, free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park,750 - 9th Ave SE, for info visit www.chinookcountry.org.

May 27-29 Lethbridge, AB – Historical Triple “E” Conference, Lethbridge Historical Society presents the 2011 Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Historical Society of Alberta, for info write to Lethbridge Historical Society, P.O. Box 974, Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4A2 or email lhs@albertahistory.org.

Jun 4 Nanton, AB – Planes, Trains, and Elevators, 10am-4pm, bring the entire family to Nanton for a fun-filled day enjoying our Planes, Trains, and Elevators, the Bomber Command Museum features WWII bombers and training aircraft, post-war jets, interpretive displays, and Canada's Bomber Command Memorial Wall, admission by donation, events include: Lancaster Merlin engines Start-ups and the 2011 Western Canadian Regional Model Contest, at the Bomber Command Museum, Nanton has the last row of three of these towering and historic "prairie sentinels" in Alberta, free elevator tours available all day, Big Sky Garden Railway features a 7,000 sq ft miniature world of villages, mountain, lake and river with 22 trains running, for info call 403-646-2270 or visit www.bombercommandmuseum.ca.

Jun 10-19 Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass, AB – Prairie n’ Peaks International Quilt Festival, ten day celebration of textiles, held at the Crowsnest Museum and the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, AB, featured instructors: Ana Buzzalino, Dawn Hunt, Joanne Middleton, Elly Sienkiewicz, Nina Stahlschmidt, Lorraine Stangness, and Joan Statz, register at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, 403-627-3684, for info visit www.prairienpeaks.com.

Jul and Aug Vernon, BC – Discover the Heritage Murals of Downtown Vernon, BC – explore 25 breathtaking murals depicting history, culture, scenery and folklore of the area, guided and self-guided tours available in the summer, or by special request, Guided Tour: Mon-Fri 9am & 11am, cost $7/person, all tours leave from Old Train Station, Self-guided Tour: with audio set, $2 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm, refundable $100 deposit (VISA#), for more info call 250-542-5841 or visit www.vernonmurals.com .

Jul 8-9 Medicine Hat, AB – The Historical Society of Medicine Hat & District and The Friends of Medalta Society present the Altaglass Symposium in Medicine Hat, AB, buy, sell & trade at the Altaglass Fair, share research and info at the Altaglass Forum, view Altaglass Collections & Exhibitions at the Esplande Arts & Heritage Centre, 401 First Street SE, (www.esplanade.ca), and the Historic Clay District, 713 Medalta Ave SE, (www.medalta.org ), attend an artists’ reception and exhibition of Contemporary Canadian & Alberta Artglass, for info call Allan Jensen, (project coordinator) at 403-502-9006.

July 16 Fintry Park, BC –  Fintry Edwardian Fair: Celebrating BC Parks 100th Birthday on the scenic lawns of the Manor House at Fintry Park on Westside Road between Westbank and Vernon, BC, Early Bird Pancake breakfast: Saturday 8:30am-10:30am, Fair opens: 10:30am featuring Kalamalka Pipe Band, artists and artisans booths, antiques and collectibles sale, picnic box lunches available from noon- 1:30pm when the afternoon's musical entertainment will begin, Admission: By donation, Tour of Manor House and Barns: Adults $5, children under 12 free, for info visit www.fintry.ca.

Aug 6-7 Brooks, AB – Brooks Medieval Faire, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm at the Olde Brooks Rodeo Grounds, jousting, blacksmith, dog herding, archery, petting zoo, jesters, dancing, knights in armor, combat demonstrations, artisans, bouncy castle, medieval feat and more, for info visit www.brooksfaire.com.

Aug 20, Nanton, AB – The Bomber Command Museum of Canada in Nanton, AB celebrates its 25th Anniversary, full day of activities, pancake breakfast, Lancaster engine start-ups, Fleet Fawn start-ups, tours of the Lancaster Bomber, luncheon, an afternoon program celebrating the museum's anniversary and honoring 408 Squadron's contributions over the past seventy years, and flypasts of vintage and modern military aircraft, and much more, admission by donation, visit www.bombercommandmuseum.ca.

Sep 17, Nanton, AB – The Bomber Command Museum of Canada on Hwy 2 south in Nanton, AB will hold their final Lancaster Bomber Engine Run-Up of 2011, this event is conditional so check website the day before visit www.bombercommandmuseum.ca.

Sep 22 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Historical Society presents: Canadians of Indian Heritage: Their History in Vancouver Thurs at 7:30pm, Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Speaker: Sarjeet Singh Jagpal visit www.vancouver-historical-society.ca/events.htm.

Sep 27 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society presents Talking About THOSE Women, Speaker: Belinda Crowson looks at Lethbridge AB’s red light district 1880’s-1944,7:30pm,free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park,750 - 9th Ave SE, for info visit www.chinookcountry.org.

Ongoing through winter Vernon, BC – The Greater Vernon Museum presents: The Potter Of Vernon exhibit highlights the work of Vernon potter, Axel Ebring who came to the area in 1937 and set up a studio in Southeast Vernon, the pottery on display has been selected from the Vernon Museum's vast Ebring collection which numbers well over 300 pieces, 3009-32 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info visit Education Programs at www.vernonmuseum.ca, or call 250-542-3142 or email mail@vernonmuseum.ca.

Nov 19-20, 26-27, Dec 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Calgary, AB – Heritage Park Historical Village presents Once Upon A Christmas, 9:30am-4pm, horse-drawn wagon rides, live historical theatre, carol singing in the church, enjoy the Corner Emporium, Plaza Mercantile, Antiques and Collectables, Switzer’s Grocery and Confectionery and the Park Lane Portrait Studio in the Haskayne Mercantile Block and more, call 403-268-8500 or visit www.heritagepark.ca.

Nov 22 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society presents Military History, with Rory Cory, Curator of the Military Museums in Calgary, in honor of Remembrance Day, 7:30pm, free program at Fort Calgary Historic Park, 750 - 9th Ave SE, for info visit www.chinookcountry.org.

Nov 24 Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Historical Society presents The Life and Art of Mildred Valley Thornton, Speaker: Sheryl Salloum,
7:30pm at the Museum of Vancouver, 1100 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC, visit www.vancouver-historical-society.ca or call 604-878-9140.

Dec 3 Calgary AB – The Chinook Country Historical Society’s Christmas Luncheon, Topic: Fort Calgary – Past, Present and Future, by Sara Jane Greutzner, CEO of Fort Calgary, tickets required, doors open at 10:30am, at the dining room at Fort Calgary Historic Park, 750 - 9th Ave SE, visit www.chinookcountry.org.

Dec 10-12 Barkerville, BC – Barkerville’s Old-Fashioned Victorian Christmas, decorated displays, home baking in the Wendle House, The Goldfield Bakery and other businesses will be open, carol singing at St. Saviour’s Church, Bed & Breakfasts, Christmas-themed live theatre performances, visit www.barkerville.ca or call 250-994-3332.
 

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HOBBIES, ARTS, & CRAFTS...

ART:

Jan 7-Feb 13 Okotoks, AB – Okotoks Art Gallery At The Station presents Kitchen Talk with Vivian Bennett, the farm kitchen has a long history, at 53 North Railway St, Okotoks, AB, for info call 403-938-3204 or email culture&history@okotoks.ca or visit www.OkotoksCulture.ca.

Jan 6-Mar 10 Vernon, BC – Dermagraphics: The Art of Tattoo Design, with Caroline Galbraith Gallery & Up-Front Gallery, exhibition will be created by seven tattoo artists, at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228-31 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info call 250-545-3173 or visit www.vernonpublicartgallery.com.

Jun 11 Vernon, BC –Sidewalk Chalk Art, Sat 1pm-4 pm, at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228-31 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info call 250-545-3173 or visit www.vernonpublicartgallery.com.

Aug 27 Vernon, BC – Vernon Public Art Gallery’s 3rd Annual Riot on the Roof, after the VPAG’s main fundraiser, the 25th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts, art and music event on the roof of the Parkade, located above the art gallery on 31st Street, two performance stages with local musicians, alternative, interactive and installation art, as well as an open mic for poetry slams and spoken word, free admission, for info call Kristin Burns at 250-545-3173 or email ambassador@vernonpublicartgallery.com.

Sep 24 Fernie, BC – The Arts Station presents Understanding Branding Sat 10am-2pm, Michael Hepher of 7am Creative leads a hands-on workshop covering the basics of building a business or personal brand, more than just designing your logo (which we’ll work on), $100 incl. materials, at The Arts Station, 601-1st Ave, Fernie, BC, call 250-423-4842 or email info@theartsstation.com or visit www.theartsstation.com.

Ongoing until Nov 13 and Dec 11 Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery: Autumn Show features works by Fraser Valley-based artists, to Nov. 13; Brendan Fernandes: Disscontinent exhibit on to Dec. 11; Finding Correspondences and Dipna Horra: Dhunia-Part One, on to Dec. 11; at Bear Creek Park, 88th Ave, Surrey, BC, call 604-501-5566, visit www.arts.surrey.ca.

Nov 10-Dec 21 Vernon, BC – VPAG Members’ Exhibition, Visual Vernacular, Caroline Galbraith Gallery, Opening Reception: Thurs Nov 10, 5pm-8pm, at the Vernon Public Art Gallery, 3228-31 Ave, Vernon, BC, for info call 250-545-3173 or visit www.vernonpublicartgallery.com.

Nov 21-22 Calgary, AB – Hogdins Art Auctions Ltd presents a Fine Art Auction at their premises, 5240 1A St SE, Calgary, AB, previews Nov 19 & 20 Noon-4pm, call 403-252-4362, visit art@hodginsauction.com.

Nov 25 Fernie, BC – The Arts Station presents Basic Hand Typesetting for Letterpress Printing, Fri 7pm-9:30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, $195 including materials, at The Arts Station, 601-1st Ave, Fernie, BC, call 250-423-4842 or email info@theartsstation.com or visit www.theartsstation.com.

Dec 3 Wainwright, AB – Art Auction at Scribner Auction Ltd, 1235 - 1 Ave, Wainwright, AB, call 780-842-5666, visit www.scribnernet.com.

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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.

Jan 23 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 5-6 Calgary, AB – Calgary Numismatic Society's Annual Money Fair at the Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, 2010-16 Ave NE, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, admission: $5 at door or $3 pre-sell at local coin dealers or club members, 16 and under free, free parking, more than 50 Dealer tables and exhibits, Youth Club table, door Prizes, including a gold coin, for info call James A. Williston at 403-461-2663 or email jawilliston@shaw.ca or visit www.calgarynumismaticsociety.org.

Mar 12-13 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Numismatic Society’s Spring 2011 Show at Century Casino & Hotel, 13103 Fort Rd, Edmonton, AB, Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4:30, free appraisals, educational displays, silent auction, free parking, admission: $5 at door, $3 advance tickets available at local coin shops, 16 and under free, for info visit www.edmontoncoinclub.com.

Jun 19 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.

Nov 5-6 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Numismatic Society presents the Fall/Winter 2011 Coin Show and Sale, Sat 10am-5:30pm, Sun 10am-4:30pm, at New location: Edmonton Hotel & Convention Centre, 4520 - 76 Ave, Edmonton, AB, (call 780-468-5400 for hotel room reservations, use code CSE or mention Coin Show Edmonton), admission: $5 at door (under 16 years of age free), $3 advance tickets available at local coin shops, Spring 2012 Show, March 3- 4, 2012, Fall/Winter 2012 Show, Nov 10-11, 2012, for info visit www.edmontoncoinclub.com.

Nov 20 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.

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COMICS:

Mar 20 Edmonton, AB – The Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show, located at Shaw Conference Centre, 9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB, 11am-5pm, variety of vintage and modern toys including GI Joe, Star Wars (vintage & modern), and Japanese toys, Transformers and more, for info call 780-993-8799.

Jun 17-19 Calgary, AB – The 2011 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 William Shatner, Laura Vandervoort, George A. Romero, Tia Carrere, Jonathan Frakes, Doug Bradley, George Perez, Phil Hester, C.B. Cebulski, Mike Mignola, Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner, Michael Golden, Scott Kurtz, Kris Straub, Dave Kellett, Ben Templesmith and more, costume contest, live charity auction, gaming, Expo 101, photo ops and autographs with media guests, main events room moved to the Corral, workshops and seminars, exhibitors, artist alley, opportunities to volunteer, Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat (9:30am advanced) 10:30am-7pm, Sun (9:30am advanced) 10:30am-5pm, for tickets or info visit www.calgaryexpo.com.

Oct 28-30 Winnipeg, MB – C4 Central Canada Comic-Con, at The Winnipeg Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-6pm, celebrities include William Shatner, Michael Dorn, Brent Spiner, Ethan Phillips, Chase Masterson, Kevin Sorbo, Adrienne Wilkinson, Kate Vernon and more, visit www.c4con.com.

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CRAFTS:

Nov 4-5 100 Mile House, BC – 34th Annual South Cariboo Winter Arts & Crafts Fair 2011 at 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School, Fri 6pm-9pm, Sat 9pm-3pm, applications for exhibitors must be in by Sept 15 and are available at Parkside Art Gallery and the South Cariboo Visitor Centre, for info call 1-877-511-5353.

Nov 12-13 Surrey, BC – Creative Finds: Vendors wanted for fifth annual Winter Marketplace at Sullivan Hall, Surrey, BC, Visit www.creativefinds.ca.

Nov 18-20 Lloydminster, SK – Christmas Craft Fair, Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster, SK, contact Debra 780-847-2424.

Dec 3 Surrey, BC – Christmas Fair at Colebrook United Church, 5441 125A St, Surrey, BC, Sat 10am-3:30pm, crafts, baking, gift items, for table info, email juliafitzs@shaw.ca.
 

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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, everyone welcome, exchange ideas, see what other people are knitting, ask for help, no charge, Bead and Lace Scarf - Nov 13, 9am-11am, Socks - Nov 6, 9am-11am, Fairisle Bulky Hat - Nov 7, 10 & 17, 7pm-9pm, for info call 250-860-8801 or email kelyarn@kelyarn.com .

Ongoing Cranbrook, BC – Felting classes, Mon-Wed 7pm-9pm 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, for info call 250-426-6978.

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.

Mar 25-27 Victoria, BC – Westshore Quilters’ Guild presents: “Quilts Along the Shore,” over 300 quilts, demonstrations, merchant mall, charity quilts, raffle quilts, gift shop, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, admission: $5, at Eagleridge Community Center, 1029 Lanford Parkway, Victoria, BC, for info call 250-294-0373 or visit www.westshorequiltersguild.com.

May 7 Calgary, AB – Freckles Quilt Shop presents Freckles Flea Market, quilting treasures, bags of scraps, odds and sods, kits, fabric, magazines, one-of-a-kind books, patterns, store samples and more, Sat 10am-4pm at 13A - 728 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB, for info call 403-270-2104 or 1-888-644-6699, or visit www.frecklesquiltshop.com.

Jun 3-4 Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild presents the Lethbridge Festival of Quilts 2011, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Main gymnasium at Lethbridge College, 3000 College Dr S, Lethbridge, AB, quilts, merchant mall, raffle quilts, viewer’s choice, awards, free parking, refreshments, admission: $5/day, for info visit www.lethbridgequilters.ca.

Jun 4-5 Peachland, BC – Pincushion Quilt Guild presents Quilting on the Beach 2011at the Peachland Community Centre, 4450-6th St, Peachland, BC, 10am-4pm, for info email Donna Kerbes at kerbesde@shaw.ca.

Jun 10-19 Pincher Creek and the Crowsnest Pass, AB – Prairie n’ Peaks International Quilt Festival, ten day celebration of textiles, held at the Crowsnest Museum and the Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village in Pincher Creek, AB, featured instructors: Ana Buzzalino, Dawn Hunt, Joanne Middleton, Elly Sienkiewicz, Nina Stahlschmidt, Lorraine Stangness, and Joan Statz, register at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, 403-627-3684, for info visit www.prairienpeaks.com.

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SCRAPBOOKING:

Jan 21-23 Abbotsford, BC – Scrapbooking Weekend Retreat, Best Western Regency Inn and Conference Center, 32110 Marshall Road, Abbotsford, BC, Fri pm-2:30am, Sat 8:30am-2:30am and Sun 8:30am- 5pm, tickets start at $199, for info visit www.scrapbookfanatic-retreats.com or email scrapbookfanatic@hotmail.com or call Leanne at 604-832-0853.

Mar 18-20, Sep 30-Oct 2 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 Sat, 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.

Apr 15-18 Cranbrook, BC – Scrapbooking Retreat Weekend at the Bull River Guest Ranch near Cranbrook BC, sponsored by Oasis Scrapbooking, 108 Van Horne St S, Cranbrook BC, for info call Oasis Scrapbooking at 250-426-6822 or email info@oasisscrapbooking.com.

Apr 1-4 Abbotsford, BC – Scrapbooking Weekend Retreat, 3 Nights, Edenvale Retreat and Conference Center, 4330 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Fri 4pm to Mon 4pm, tickets start at $419, for info visit www.scrapbookfanatic-retreats.com or email scrapbookfanatic@hotmail.com or call Leanne at 604-832-0853.

Sep 30-Oct 2 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.

Nov 25-27 Abbotsford, BC – Winter 2011 Scrapbook Retreat, Edenvale Retreat and Conference Center, 4330 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC, visit www.scrapbookfanatic-retreats.com  or email scrapbookfanatic@hotmail.com.

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SEWING & BEADING:

Sep - Dec 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 8-9 Regina, SK – Saskatchewan Gun Collectors Assn, 50th Annual Gun Show held at the Turvey Center, 6N Armour Rd, Regina, SK, by the Evraz Steel Mill (formerly Ipsco), admission: $5, for info call 306-584-0764 or 306-540-4849 or email w.temple.books@sasktel.net.

Jan 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.

Jan 15 Calgary AB – Antique Arms Show presented by the Alberta Arms & Cartridge Collectors Association at Thorncliffe-Greenview Community Centre, 5600 Centre St North, Calgary, AB, for info call 403-771-8348.

Jan 29-30 Tompkins, SK - 22nd Annual Gardenhead Gun and Hobby Show, Tompkins, SK, for info call Bruce at 306-672-3680 or 306-671-7123.

Feb 6-7 Lethbridge, AB – Lethbridge Gun & Hobby Show, Exhibition Grounds, for info call 403-223-8004 or 403-327-7595.

Feb 13 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 10 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 22-23 Calgary, AB – Canada's Largest & Finest Antique Arms Show and Sale, at the Roundup Centre in Stampede Park, Fri & Sat 9:30am-5pm, over 700 tables featuring dealers, exhibitors, collectors, militaria and educational displays from across Canada, for info call 403-771-8348.

May 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.

June 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

July 10 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC, for info visit
www.hacsbc.ca.

Aug 20-21 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC, for info visit
www.hacsbc.ca

Sep 13 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 17 Calgary, AB – Antique & Modern Arms Show, Thorncliffe Greenview Community Centre, 5600 Centre St North, Buy, Sell, Trade, Browse, includes related collectibles, collectors’ swords, custom knife makers, Canadiana & Western collectibles, books and more, presented by Alberta Arms & Cartridges Collectors Assoc, call 403-771-8348 or visit www.calgarygunshow.com.

Oct 16 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 19-20 Burnaby, BC – Historical Arms Collectors Society of BC Trade Show, Operating Engineers Hall, 4333 Ledger Ave, Burnaby, BC, for info visit
www.hacsbc.ca.

Nov 26-27, Maple Creek, SK – Piapot Lions Club 15th Annual Gun & Hobby Show, with antique tables upstairs, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm, at the Maple Creek Armouries, buy, sell or trade, $3/person, Lions’ food booth, call 306-558-4802.

Dec 11 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:

Feb 13 Vancouver, BC – Mount Pleasant Lions Club Model Railroad Show, Sun 10am-3pm, Mt Pleasant Elementary School, 2300 Guelph St,
Vancouver, BC, for info or to book tables call 604-738-4647 or visit http://www.central-hobbies.com/schedule.html.

Mar 20 Burnaby, BC – Railrodiana show, 29th Annual 2011 Western Rails, at Cameron Rec Centre, 9523 Cameron St, Burnaby, BC, Sun 9am-4pm, Collectibles, photos, time tables, keys, locks, lanterns, buttons, china, telegraph equipment and much more, Entrance Fares may be paid with cash only, under 6 free, seniors and family rates, for info visit http://www.wcra.org/westernrails.html or call 604-484-2791.

Apr 16-17 Calgary, AB - SUPERTRAIN 2011 Canada's biggest and best annual model train show, 9am-5pm both days, at the Subway Soccer Centre, 7000 - 48 St SE, Calgary, AB, free parking, adult: $10, youth (6-12): $5, under 6: free, over 60,000 sq ft of operating layouts, displays, railroad art, hobby shops, model manufacturers (some new this year), demonstrations, clinics, Lego and Thomas play area, garden railways, ride-on trains, for info visit www.supertrain.ca or info@supertrain.ca.

Apr 30 Kelowna, BC – Kelowna Ogopogo Radio Controllers present their Spring Fun Fly, 9am at their main club field, everyone welcome, Electric, Nitro, Gas, Glider, Heli, Airplanes, dry camping, no fees, concession onsite, pilots must have current MAAC or AMA, no landing fees. for info call Rick at 3520-765-2341 or visit http://www.maac.ca/events/event_details.php?eid=2677.

May 7 Sylvan Lake, AB – Central Alberta Radio Fun Flyer’s Annual Auction Sale at the Sylvan Lake Recreation Centre, 4725 – 43 St, Sylvan Lake, AB, starts 9am, $5 entry fee, for info contact Wayne at 403-342-2801 or visit http://www.maac.ca/events/event_details.php?eid=2620.

May 14 Rocky Mountain House, AB – Rocky Barnstormers R/C Club presents their Classic Ice breaker Water Fun Fly at Perry Pond close to located 8.2 km north on Hwy 22 from Hwy 11, then turn left onto TWP-RD 40-5, go west 1.6 km turn right onto RR 7-4 travelling 0.8 km, then left following entrance road to trailer park site on SW corner of pond, (follow signs from Hwy 22), self contained camping: $25 for the weekend, non camping flyers fee of $5for the weekend, concession on site with burgers, pop, coffee and chips, evening camp fires and bring your guitars and lawn chairs, for info contact Peter 403-845-6271, Ray 403-845-5289, George 403-845-2293.

Jul 15-17 Vernon, BC – Vernon R/C Aeromodellers presents their 7th Annual British Columbia Scale Classic at the VRCAS field -10Kms north of Vernon on L&A Cross Rd off Hwy 97 (Stepping Stones) or 97A (North of Swan Lake), GPS +50° 20' 47.08", -119° 15' 8.07” beginners to advanced, static judging and safety inspections Friday 1pm-5:30pm, Saturday and Sunday pilots meeting 8:30am & gear up 9am, $30 entry fee per model, 5 Scale Categories, prizes and more, for info call Roly Worsfold at 250-374-4405 or visit http://www.vrcas.org or http://www.highcountryflyers.homestead.com.

Sep 25 Saanich, BC – Victoria Model Railway Show, Sun 10am-4pm at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd, Saanich, BC,
operating model railroads, popular vote contest, commercial & individual sales & displays, Admission prices: Adults $6, NMRA/PNR $5, Family $13, free parking, call Ted Alexis at 250-595-4070 or email m_talexis@shaw.ca.

Oct 15 Didsbury, AB – Didsbury RC Fun Flyers Annual Auction at the Olds College Alumni Centre, Olds, AB, doors open at 10am, Auction at 12 noon, prizes and concession, visit www.drcff.net or call Roger at 403- 507-2404.

Dec 3 Kamloops BC – 3rd Annual Toy & Train Show & Sale at the North Shore Community Centre, 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC, 9am-4pm, admission $4, children under 12 free, for info call 250-376-4777 or visit nsccs.webs.com.

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PHOTOGRAPHY:

Jan 15-Mar 12 Kamloops, BC – Photo exhibit featuring Mike Andrew McLean’s Range: Mountain National Park Photographs, large format photographs reflect on the Rocky Mountain National parks and their role in shaping the identity of Western Canadians at the Kamloops Art Gallery, 101-465 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, for info call 250 377-2400 or visit www.kag.bc.ca.

Apr 2-Jun 15 Calgary, AB – The Glenbow Museum presents Yousuf Karsh, Regarding Heroes, exhibition curated from the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago and celebrating one of the greatest portraitists in the history of photography, Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), images of Sir Winston Churchill, Ernest Hemingway, Albert Einstein, Audrey Hepburn and many others, at The Glenbow Museum, 130 - 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, for info visit www.glenbow.org, or call 403- 268-4100.

Aug 5-8 Fernie, BC – Mountain Media Photo Workshop in Fernie, BC, featuring Blake Jorgensen and Mark Gallup, for more info visit www.blakejorgenson.com and click Blog.

Oct 27-30 Banff, AB – The October 2011 Nature Photography Workshop at Baker Creek Chalets in Banff National Park, featuring nature photographers, Darwin Wiggett, John E. Marriott, and Samantha Chrysanthou, for info visit www.snapphotoseminars.com.

Nov 14 Tsawwassen, BC – Delta Photo Club presents Photography 101 - Fine Art Printing, Organized By: Francois Cleroux, Mon 7:30pm-9:30pm at Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 4951-12 Ave, Tsawwassen, BC, call 604-779-7099, visit http://deltaphotoclub.com.

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POP CULTURE:

Jan 9, Feb 13 Calgary, AB – Tosche Station -Calgary Star Wars Fan Force, a non-profit club comprised of individuals who enjoy the Star Wars films and other aspects of the Star Wars franchise, 6pm-9pm at Eau Claire Market Community Room, for info email info(at)algaryfanforce.com or visit www.calgaryfanforce.com.

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SPORTS and COLLECTOR CARDS:

Jan 15-16 Calgary, AB – Acadia Sports Card Show, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, free admission/parking, for info call Julie at 403-990-6312.

Jan 16 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Feb 12-13 Calgary, AB – Acadia Sports Card Show, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, free admission/parking, for info call Julie at 403-990-6312.

Feb 13 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Mar 19-20 Calgary, AB – Acadia Sports Card Show, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, free admission/parking, for info call Julie at 403-990-6312.

Mar 26-27 Vancouver, BC – Bossa Productions presents Vancouver Sports Collectors Fanfest at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Apr 15-17 Calgary, AB – Acadia Sports Card Show, Sat & Sun 10am-4pm, free admission/parking, for info call Julie at 403-990-6312.

Apr 17 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

May 14-15 Calgary, AB – Bossa Productions presents Calgary Sports Collectors Fanfest at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000-11500- 35 St SE, Calgary, AB Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

May 16, 2011 Ottawa, ON – Major Sports Card & Comic Show at Ottawa Civic Centre, 1015 Bank St, Ottawa, ON, 20,000 square feet of sports cards, comics, coins, figurines and other collectibles, many new dealers, free admission, 10am-4pm, for info call 613-823-1837 or Toll Free 1-866-846-4281.

May 29 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Jun 19 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Aug 7 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Sept 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.

Sep 18 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Oct 1-2 Edmonton, AB – Bossa Productions presents Edmonton Sports Collectors Fanfest at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway, Edmonton, AB Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com.

Oct 15-16 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.

Oct 23 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, for info visit www.bossashows.com

Nov 19-20 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.

Dec 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.

Dec 18 Burnaby, BC – Bonsor Sports Collectors Show, Bonsor Recreation Centre, 6550 Bonsor Ave, Burnaby, BC, Sun 10am-3pm, 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.

Jan 26 & Mar 16 Smithville, ON – Canadian Stamp Auction at Vance Auctions Ltd, P.O. Box 267L, Smithville, ON, L0R 2A0, Toll Free bid line: 1-877-957-3364, for info email mail@vanceauctions.com  or visit www.VanceAuctions.com.

Mar 25-27 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Stamp Club 2011 National Spring Show, West Edmonton Mall - Entrance 1 (178 Str & 90 Ave), 3rd Floor, Conference Centre (above Europa Blvd), Edmonton, AB, Fri 12-8pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm, free admission, for info visit www.edmontonstampclub.com.

Sep 23-24 Burnaby, BC – VANPEX 2011, The British Columbia Philatelic Society’s Stamp Show & Bourse, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm, South Community Room, West Burnaby United Church, 6050 Sussex Ave, Burnaby, BC, regular meetings Sep-Jun, (a few meetings scheduled Jul-Aug), for info call 604-694-0014 or visit www.bcphilatelic.org.

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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.

Aug 5-6 Durham, ON – Wellbeck Woodcrafters Expo, Wellbeck’s Sawmill, RR#2, Durham for info call 519-369-2144 or visit www.welbecksawmill.com.

Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, 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.

Nov 8, Dec 13, 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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