Appreciating Canada’s 150th in Calgary

There are many ways for Calgarians to participate in Canada’s 150^th years of confederation. One way to get together with the nation is to participate in one of many Canadian wide activities and events such as the Particpaction 150 Play List. Here you, not only become part of the activities, can get active, earn rewards and win weekly and monthly prizes with a grand prize draw of a new Chevrolet vehicle in December.

At home, we can take our Mayor Nenshi’s challenge 3 Things for Canada; Let’s all give a gift of three things—three acts of service. Ask yourself: What can I do that will make a difference and help our country with something that I am passionate about?

Warming up February is the 6^th Annual YYC Hot Chocolate Fest where one can rate which of 70 businesses has the best hot chocolate in the city. Staying warm and community collaboration, and supporting Meals on Wheels is an excellent prospect to be part of the Sesquicentennial.

Support the Calgary International Film Festival and celebrate the best movies of 2016 with the 89th Academy Awards by going to the A Red Carpet Affair viewing party Feb.26^th. Attending St. Mary's University President's Dinner March 9^th, you can digest the wisdom of keynote speaker George Brooks at this dinner in support of the students of St. Mary's University.

Contribute with Calgary Beer Core’s "Ghetto Gala," where the entirety of the event's profits goes towards Music Heals' music therapy programs on Feb.25^th. Derek Selinger presents "The Gift" March 10^th, a theatrical magic performance supporting Dreams Take Flight.

Be sure to enjoy as many of the special events happening in Calgary celebrating the Sesquicentennial. This short list is here to encourage you to discover and participate the many things that Calgary has to offer to Canada. WebStamp’s contribution is to inform Calgarians how they participate in the celebrations.