Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society, Summer

June 15 Music Jamboree 1 – 5 PM

July 1st
Street Performers
Come see us at the Vendors Stalls!

July 19th Country Soul Stroll Pancake Breakfast
8 AM - 10:30 – at the elevator

August 16 Corn Roast and Kids Carnival
1:00 – 4:00 Carnival
5:00 dinner and silent auction

September 21
Music Jamboree 1 – 5 PM

September 27
Harvest Festival 10 AM - 2 PM

CONTACT 780-960-4600
email: sgagsociety@hotlinkwireless.com

MORINVILLE, STURGEON COUNTY AND LEGAL: STORIES & PROJECTS GROUP

Grades 1-12, July 28 - August 29
If there is enough interest, we are planning to develop a project and stories group for the above communities. This group could work on Morinville Digital Heritage Projects or other projects of interest.
Please email facts@gaggle.net to get more information and indicate your interest.

STORIES FROM THE PAST

Grades 1-12: July 31, August 7, 14, 21
We will continue to find out how life and community have changed over time thru stories presented by our project groups and individuals. These will be different from the Summer School and St. Albert On-site stories.
This program is for groups who wish to book a story time for children grades 1-3 in the afternoon and a full day program for children grades 4 and up. Programs will be arranged individually with the group.
Email facts@gaggle.net to get more information.

FAMILY AND LOCAL HISTORY PROJECTS

Grades 4-12, July 28 - August 29
Participants can work on a sponsored community project, like, the Alberta Christmas Project (See abchristmas.blogspot.com) or a personal, or family project. Participants in grades 4-6 need to work together with an adult or a teen project coordinator. Participants need to take the Historical Summer Training course and can participate in the STORIES FROM THE PAST program on the following Thursdays at the Elevator Park. Between Thursdays you can work on your projects individually and/or in small groups.
Cost $15 per week or $55 for all five weeks. (Refundable for sponsored participants).
Email facts@gaggle.net for more information on sponsorship, project requirements, and participating in a group..

ST. ALBERT HISTORY ON-SITE 2008

July 21 - Those who want a full week program can join 100 Years of Stories in Stony Plain
July 22 - 25 Grades 1-12 St. Albert Sites.
Be part of an historical family participating in historical events, at St. Albert’s historical sites. Families will be composed of students in grades 1-12 with older students being the parents. We will visit the Father Lacombe Chapel, the Little White School House, the Elevator Park, Métis cultural centre, and other sites in downtown. This year we will explore the theme of Christmas at various times and places in history.
Grades 4-12 On-site Research, Site Visits and Stories 10am –4pm
Research the history of your family and the event you will be participating in, then join your family group for visit & stories in the afternoon. Bring your lunch or money to buy lunch. On Tuesday we have a free session in the Library from 10am-11:30am priority will be given to those who register for the whole week. A schedule will be sent to you by email when we confirm your registration. Priority will be given to students, who have taken Historical Summer Training.
Email facts@gaggle.net for more information and/or to register.
Cost $ 20 per day or $75 for all four days (refundable for sponsored participants)
Grades 1-3 On-site Visits and Stories 12:30pm – 3:30pm
You will visit different sites each day and participate in historical stories in historical family groups.
Tuesday: Meet at the Museum and visit the Michif Institute.
Wednesday: Visit the Little White School House
Thursday: Visit SAGE (St. Albert Grain Elevator) site
Friday: Visit Father Lacomb Chapel (Parents, friends and family are invited to a presentation at 2:45).
Cost $ 10/day or $35 for all four days.
Grade 1-3 phone registration 459-1528

HISTORICAL SUMMER TRAINING

100 Years of Stories


Mondays July 21 - August 25 (Except August 4)
Stony Plain Public Library
Grades 1-3 (10am – 12:30pm)
We will find out how life and community have changed over time thru stories presented by our project groups and individuals. These will be different from the Summer School stories.
Grades 4-12 (10am - 4pm)

Will join grades 1-3 for the morning. The afternoon will be spent on projects and stories, priority will be given to those registered in the Family and Tri-Heritage Projects & Stories program.

Cost: No charge but you must register as space is limited Email facts@gaggle.net to register or for more information.
Assistants & Volunteers

Teachers, other adult volunteers can assist. Assistants must register with Tri-Heritage Summer by emailing facts@gaggle.net