Family Day at the Fenlands

Celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 17. Enjoy curling, skating, shinny, sticks & pucks, outdoor nature play and more at The Fenlands from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free swimming, 1 – 8 p.m. at the Sally Borden Recreation Centre. Visit banff.ca/events for the full schedule.

Parking Proposal Survey

Last chance to have your input on the Parking Proposal Phase 1 consultation. Take the survey at banffviewpoints.ca/parking. It should take between 5 and 10 minutes to complete. Survey closes on Sunday, February 17.

Apply for a Community Grant

The Town of Banff’s Community Grants provide support to Banff’s non-profit societies, community organizations, and individuals. See which organizations/projects have been successful in the past and submit your application by March 30. Grants provide support to Banff’s non-profit societies, community organizations, and individuals. Details at banff.ca/communitygrants.

Farmers Market Vendor Notification

Past and prospective vendors for the Farmers Market in Banff can sign up now to be notified of the result of the Farmers Market Operator Selection process. Visit banff.ca/farmersmarket to learn more.

Indoor Activities

Free and low cost indoor learning, creative, social activities and community spaces. Bake cookies, hang out at the community living room, tinker and fix, learn a new skill at the
how-to-nights and so much more. banff.ca/IndoorActivities.

Homegrown Community Art
Show Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the Homegrown Art Show. All Bow Valley residents can apply regardless of age or skill level. Deadline is February 15 and the opening reception is March 6. To download an application visit banff.ca/homegrown

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee

Monday, February 24, 9 a.m., Council Chamber

Council

Monday, February 24, 2 p.m., Council Chamber

Visit banff.ca/agendacenter or subscribe to meeting agendas at banff.ca/notify.

Events This Week

Banff Gallery Hop – Follow Your HeART!

Saturday, February
12 – 5 p.m.

Gallery Hop takes place at various galleries and museums around Banff. Most are within walking distances or on a Roam Public Transit route. Enjoy specialty chocolate tastings at the venues, meet artists, elders and curators, and learn about their love for the arts. Visit banfflakelouise.com/GalleryHop for details and maps.

Family Winter Arts Festival

Sunday, February 16
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Banff Centre

The Family Winter Arts Festival is where the young and young-at-heart can journey into a world of art and imagination with live shows and free and low-cost activities.
banffcentre.ca/family-winter-arts-festival

Running Rascals

Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Banff Elementary School

Join us on Sundays to give your 5 – 8 year olds an opportunity to meet friends and have active play in the gymnasium. Parent participation is required. $2 per child.

Free Family Sunday artsPlay in Banff

Sundays, February 16, March 1, 15 & 29
Wednesdays, 7 – 9:30 p.m.

Join us at 101 Bear Street for a free, family-friendly art-making activities! Enjoy time together as a family diving into delightful art projects. Must register in person for either session at 1:45 p.m. Session I at 2:15 – 3 p.m. and Session II at 3:15 – 4 p.m.

Special Event for Filipinos: Adjusting to Life in Canada

Friday, February 21
5:30 – 9 p.m.
101 Bear Street, Banff

Did your family come to Canada in the last few years? Join us for this free special event! Discussion will be in Tagalog, with Filipino experts. Free – registration required. Email settlement.programmer@banff.ca or call 403.762.1144. Dinner, childcare and transportation included.

ArtsPlace in Banff – Intro to Contemporary Embroidery in Banff

Tuesday, February 25
7 – 9:30 p.m.

Learn basic embroidery stitches while creating a beautiful piece that can be displayed as a work of art. $45. Banff Access Program discount available. Visit artsplacecanmore.com/programs/banff-programs to register.