Timeraiser

We are looking for artwork to auction at Timeraiser. If you are an artist in Edmonton consider submitting a piece of artwork. 

And we are looking for non-profits who are in need of volunteers and are interested in being part of Timeraiser!

Timeraiser supports emerging Canadian artists and nonprofit organizations. In a nutshell, Timeraiser is a silent art auction where attendees bid volunteer time, not dollars, for original art. In addition to supporting emerging artists (each work of art is purchased at market price), Timeraiser wants to foster and celebrate volunteerism nationally and in local communities.

Timeraiser is a win-win-win. Artists get paid. Nonprofits connect with skilled volunteers. Skilled people put their time to good use.

Timeraiser is taking place on Saturday, June 1 and tickets can be purchased here.

We're Looking for PKN Presenters!

Interested in sharing the sound of your chit chat? We’d love to hear it! Edmonton’s NextGen is looking for presenters for Pecha Kucha Night 34 (PKN 34), scheduled for early June 2019.

Submit your presentation idea for PKN 34 to Edmonton's NextGen by Tuesday, April 16, 2019 and join the conversation 

PKN speakers present their ideas with the help of 20 images shown for 20 seconds each, for a maximum presentation time of 6 min x 40 sec. This format keeps presentations fast-paced, concise and entertaining. 

Edmonton’s Pecha Kucha Nights have reached audiences of engaged and creative young people on wide-ranging topics – from high rise towers dancing like J.Lo to why pineapples are the most interesting fruit to being part of the solution to youth homelessness – and everything in between. 

GLOW 2019 by Quarter Arts

Entering its 4th year, the Quarters Arts Society is excited to light the night with GLOW: an illuminated night parade weaving through the Boyle Street neighbourhood, featuring enormous animated lanterns hand-made by the Artists & members of the community. 

When: Saturday, March 23

3pm - 7pm = LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP @ Alex Taylor School (in the gymnasium)

7:30pm - 8:30pm = Opening Ceremonies / Organization

8:30pm - 9:30pm = Parade

Where: Alex Taylor School, 9321 Jasper Avenue

THIS EVENT IS FREE & EVERYONE CAN COME!

As Edmonton’s first illuminated night parade, GLOW is a community-grown festival unique to Boyle Street and the Quarters downtown.

Ask About Edmonton

The City is encouraging residents to “ask about Edmonton” during the Alberta 2019 election campaign. Share your own questions using #askaboutYEG.

During the Alberta election, the City of Edmonton encourages all parties and all candidates to discuss the important economic, environmental and social matters that will impact our city and the lives of Edmontonians.

Edmonton is a major contributor to Alberta’s economy and quality of life. Our City needs support from the provincial government — especially on large infrastructure projects — to manage growth, prosper and thrive. City-building depends on support from the province.

Provincial elections are an opportunity for Edmontonians to ask about the priorities of all provincial parties and candidates. Edmonton residents can champion their city and ask about the issues important to them and to their city. Edmontonians should know how the provincial parties and candidates plan to keep our city’s momentum going.

Feel free to share your own questions on social media using the #askaboutYEG hashtag.

Social Media with Those You Follow | Bumble x The Ace Class

Attend this event with Bumble, The Ace Class and some of your favourite Edmonton social media pros. This fun and informative evening will help those looking to kick off their social presence by hearing from some of Edmonton's most influential social media pros.

When: Tuesday, March 26

Where: Work Nicer Coworking (Beaver House), 10160 103 Street 

5:15pm-5:45pm Welcome & Intro

5:45pm-7:15pm Rotating Micro Sessions with Speakers

7:15pm-7:45pm Mix & Mingle and Tours of Work Nicer

Tickets: $10

Profits from the event's ticket cost will be donated to Suit Yourself, a local charity that provides new and gently-worn business attire free of charge to local women who are searching for employment or making a transition into the workforce.

Why Climate Action is an Issue to Vote On

Attend this drop-in event where you can pledge to vote in the upcoming provincial election and learn more about environmental concerns from climate change to local issues.  

Take action by writing to your MLA to hear how they will advocate for the environment in the upcoming election. 

When: Tuesday, March 26 from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Where: Cascade Room, SUB basement, University of Alberta

Edmonton Junior Chamber International (JCI)

JCI Edmonton is a membership-based nonprofit organization of 130+ young people aged 18 to 40 living and working in the Edmonton community. JCI are leaders. JCI are entrepreneurs. JCI are trendsetters. JCI are movers and shakers. We aim to make ourselves and the communities we live in better.

Check in the link below all the fantastic events JCI is hosting!

Time to educate, empower, and connect. Are you ready to REBOOT?

Jack.org UAlberta proudly presents, a Jack.org regional summit where people of any academic or professional background come together to engage in topics surrounding mental health. 

At Reboot, you’ll be exploring the different ways in which technology interacts with our mental health. It's going to be an action-packed day with awesome speakers, workshops, skill building, performances, networking, and food.

When: Saturday, March 30 from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Where: Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)

General Admission: tickets $10 each

Special ticket discount - limited 40% discount code for the first 40 tickets: use code G1xReboot 

Technology is any “science or knowledge put into practical use to solve problems or invent useful tools.” That means that our conference will have relevant topics all the way from demystifying cannabis myths to puppies and yoga!             

Join interVivos after work for A Provincial Affair, at Evolution

A Provincial Affair returns to Edmonton in the run up to the election to offer young professionals a wide range of expert-led content covering topics in economic diversification, education, employment, environmental issues and healthcare. 

When: Tuesday, April 2 from 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: Wonder lounge, 10220 103 Street

Tickets: Early Bird $15

The Edmonton Volunteer Fair

Amazing causes need passionate people. Are you ready to lift your community? 

Mark your calendars for the 9th annual Edmonton Volunteer Fair 

When: Saturday, April 13

Where: Centre Stage, Level 1 Phase 1 in front of Hudson's Bay

Over 70 local nonprofit organizations will raise awareness for their cause and look for volunteers. This is your chance to find a volunteer opportunity that is right for you! 

AND lineup a volunteer opportunity at this event so you can get those 10 volunteer hours and then sign up to attend NextGen City Jam! NextGen will be announcing more details soon!

Meet local organizations and come explore how you can make a difference!

Want to volunteer to help make the fair a success? Fill out the volunteer application: https://bit.ly/2Hx33xL

Is your non-profit organization looking for volunteers? Book a table at the Fair by visiting ecvo.ca/volunteerweek. 

EPL's Forward Thinking Speakers Series

The evening will begin with a screening of The War at Home at 6:00pm, followed by a panel discussion at 7:00pm. 

The panel will feature Executive Director of Aboriginal Counselling Services Association of Alberta, Sue Languedoc, Community Advocate and survivor, Johanna Baynton Smith, City of Edmonton’s new Branch Manager and previous CEO of YWCA Edmonton, Jackie Foord, and co-founder and Executive Director of Women’s Centre for Social Justice, Nneka MacGregor.

When: Monday, April 8

Where: Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre, 11834 Kingsway Ave, Wildrose Ballroom

Tickets: $10

Recap of Lunch MEAET!

Thank you to everyone who came out to our microfunding community gathering last Saturday. Thank you to Shady Ape  Jack.org and Shades of Colour Community YEG for pitching your projects to win the microfund. 

Big congrats to Shades of Colour Community YEG for winning the $800 microfund! We can't wait to see how this will help boost your project in the community. Many thanks to our Ignite Working group and volunteers for planning this important event for our community. And thanks to Heather Magusin for capturing the event with such great photos.

Lastly thanks to Scott McKeen and David Shepherd for attending and your commitment to addressing mental health in Edmonton.

And Global Edmonton News stopped by! Watch their news coverage on Lunch MEAET. 

Council Roundup

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