Banff Zero Waste Trailblazer Awards

Seven organizations will be presented the first Zero Waste Trailblazer awards for their efforts to reduce food waste going to landfill from Banff. These hotels, restaurants and service organizations are making huge strides on the trail to reach Banff ’s goal of zero waste going to landfill by 2050.

RSVP to attend this event on Tuesday, March 3 from
3 – 4 p.m. at the Banff Centre. Register for
this Free Event at banff.ca/zerowaste.

Love Your Library

Become a member of the Banff Public Library Board. The board oversees the operation of the library and reports annually to council for budget purposes.

Term: 3 years. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 5 p.m. Learn
more and apply at banff.ca/committees.

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.

Community Grants info session on Tuesday, March 10, 5 – 6 p.m., Banff Town Hall. Family and Community Support Service Building Bridges Grants info session on Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Banff Town Hall.

Homegrown Community Art Show Opening Reception

Friday, March 6, 7 – 9 p.m. Town Hall hosts an exhibition of artwork created by residents of the Bow Valley. A wide variety of art is featured, including original paintings, photographs and sculpture, as well as live music and fashion design. banff.ca/homegrown.

Free and Low Cost Things to Do

Discover ongoing activities, free/low-cost meals and community events happening throughout the winter at banff.ca/affordability or pick up a brochure at Town Hall, the library or the Banff Registry office. Check out the back page for opportunities on needs identified in the recent Banff Community Social Assessment. Thanks to all businesses and organizations that provide these opportunities.

Meetings

Governance and Finance Committee

Monday, March 9, 9 a.m., Council Chamber

Council

Monday, March 9, 2 p.m., Council Chamber

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

Events This Week

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, 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.

Register for artsPlace in Banff programs

Banff Access Program discount available. Visit artsplacecanmore.com/programs/
banff-programs to register for the following:

Visual Mending

Tuesday, March 10
7 – 9 p.m.

Use Sashiko-based mending techniques to help your favorite clothes come back to life!
Inspired by this ancient technique, we will make beautiful patches and creative designs.
Please bring clothes to mend. Receive a skein of white or blue cotton thread and a special mending needle. $45.

Leather Carving and Tooling

March 11 – April 1 ( 4 weeks)
Wednesdays
7 – 9:30 p.m.

Learn from a master leather worker! Familiarize yourself with a variety of carving
and stamping tools, practice on some basic projects, and then try your hand at your own
creation. Beginners welcome! No experience necessary. $160

Beginner Wet Felting

Tuesday, March 24
7 – 9 p.m.

Layer pieces of wool together to create a beautiful colourscape of texture and softness. Weave in fabric and bits of wool to complete your textile creation. No experience necessary. $45.

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. To learn more, visit banff.ca/farmersmarket.