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Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2024-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton) | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for our all-ages Let’s Go Lego drop-in, where you can learn while having fun! We have lots of Lego Education and Steam sets and will be spending hands-on time letting our imaginations go wild!
We play on Saturdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

MAMMA MIA by Bow Valley Performing Arts
2024-11-30 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-12-01 13:00 - 15:30 | The Cochrane Ranchehouse, 1 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for a lively and heartwarming performance of Mamma Mia! as our talented high school cast brings the iconic musical to life!
Set against the backdrop of a picturesque Greek island, follow Sophie on her quest to discover the identity of her father, all while singing along to classic ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance on Me.” Please note this show is rated PG-13.
The show has a run time of 2 hours with a 30 minute intermission between acts.
Our chamber ensemble will offer live entertainment before the show and during intermission, and a Mamma Mia themed concession will be open serving a selection of food and beverages.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2024-11-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.
DECEMBER 21 – JUSTINE VANDERGRIFT

COCHRANE GENERALS AT HOME - NOVEMBER
2024-11-30 20:15 - 22:30 | Spray Lake Sawmill Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, Cochrane, AB
FOR ALL THE COCHRANE GENERALS GAME INFO, PLEASE VISIT: CANNEX COCHRANE GENERALS GAMES
ALL HOME GAMES ARE TO BE PLAYED AT THE SPRAY LAKES SAWMILL FAMILY REC CENTRE.

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2024-11-30 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Kids Shopping Event at Cochrane Home Treasures
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-02 | AB
Cochrane Home Treasures is hosting our annual Kids Christmas Shopping Event on Sunday, December 1st! Registration is now open but PLEASE READ the entire post and graphic for our plan this year.
– You must sign up your kid(s) ahead of the event. Spots are limited.
– This event is for kids aged 5-12
– Email us at hometreasures@telus.net to get a sign up sheet or pick one up in store
– Your kid(s) are NOT REGISTERED until we return your sheet and confirm a time slot
Thank you and we look forward for another great event!

MERRY & BRIGHT COMMUNITY AWARDS
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-21 | AB
The Town of Cochrane is excited to announce the launch of the Merry & Bright Community Awards, a festive celebration designed to bring holiday cheer and showcase the spirit of Cochrane. This initiative invites residents to light up their homes and neighborhoods, fostering connections and spreading joy throughout the community.
Director of Parks & Active Living Michelle Delorme expressed her enthusiasm: “Our Merry & Bright Community Awards offer a wonderful opportunity for Cochrane residents to showcase their creativity while fostering neighborhood connections. We hope this initiative will spread joy and create lasting memories during this special time of year.”
How to participate
Joining the Merry & Bright Community Awards is simple and fun:
1. Decorate your home, window, patio or yard to spread holiday cheer.
2. Submit a nomination form between December 1-12. You can nominate your own home or a neighbor’s.
3. Explore the festive displays using the virtual map starting December 16 at Cochrane.ca/merryandbright.
4. Vote for your favourite display between December 16-20 through the online voting form.
Award categories
Participants can enter one of three festive categories:
• Best Traditional Lights Display: Honoring timeless holiday charm.
• Best Small Display (Garden, Patio, Window): Celebrating creativity in compact spaces.
• Best Large Display (Full Yard/House): Recognizing impressive and expansive decorations.
Celebrate the season
On December 16, the Cochrane GIS team will release a virtual map highlighting all the nominated displays. Residents are encouraged to gather friends and family, hop in their vehicles, and take a self-guided tour of the dazzling lights across Cochrane. After exploring the displays, cast your vote for your favourite to help determine the winners. The Merry & Bright Award winners will be announced on December 23 via the Town of Cochrane’s social media channels.

Cochrane Made Artisan Christmas Market
2024-12-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0A4, Canada
Cochrane’s favorite annual MADE Artisan Christmas Market offers Holiday shoppers a back-to-back THREE-WEEKEND tour of outstanding ARTISANS + MAKERS.
Each weekend showcases 50 different local retailers featuring oodles of “made with love” treasures!
THREE DATES – Back-to-Back Weekends:
— Sat/Sun – NOVEMBER 16/17
— Sat/Sun – NOVEMBER 23/24
— Sat/Sun – NOVEMBER 30 / DECEMBER 1
Located at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre – 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane
Show hours for both each weekend:
– Saturday – 10:00am to 4:00pm
– Sunday – 10:00am to 3:00pm
Free family admission
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For vendor inquiries, call 403 608-3710 or subscribe at https://opulencealliance.com

2024 BANFF CHRISTMAS MARKET
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | AB
It’s the 10th anniversary of the Banff Christmas Market and we’ve got some excited news… We’ve relocated to the Banff Train Station and we’re open for four weekends of holiday magic! That’s right, FOUR WEEKENDS!

Join us this year and browse some of the finest local handcrafted items, visit with Santa, enjoy live music, and fill your belly with great food & warm drinks.
It’s enough to make the most hardened Scrooge dream of a white Christmas, so mark your calendar for the following dates:

The 2024 Banff Christmas Market will be open for four weekends:
Thursday, November 14 – free local’s night
Friday, November 15 – Sunday, November 17
Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24
Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1
Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8
Market Hours:
Thursday: 5pm – 9pm (November 14 ONLY – local’s night!)
Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 8pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm

ENTRY FEE:
Adults (11-64): $15
Seniors (65+): $12
Child (3-10): $5
Children 2 & under: Free
100% of child ticket sales are donated to the Shine Foundation
All ticket prices are subject to 5% GST.

Www.banffchristmasmarket.com

LOCATION: Banff Heritage Train Station, 327 Railway Ave, Banff AB

Christmas Village Market in Bearspaw
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre
Join us for the Bearspaw Christmas Market!

Step into a magical Christmas wonderland at the Bearspaw Christmas Market, where you’ll find gifts, crafts, food, and entertainment for the whole family!

Event Dates:– **November 29 & 30**– **December 1, 6, 7 & 8**

**Opening Hours:**– Fridays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM– Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM– Sundays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Enjoy an enchanting market with over 100 vendors, and experience the festive spirit with local crafts, delicious food, and lively entertainment. Perfect for holiday gift shopping and creating lasting memories with your loved ones!

Location:Bearspaw Community Association253220 Bearspaw Road, Calgary, AB

Don’t miss out on this festive experience! Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gifts, tasty treats, or just a day out with the family, the Bearspaw Christmas Market is the place to be this holiday season!

For more details, visit our website: www.bearspawcommunityassociation.com

SUNDAY JAM AT THE VENUE
2024-12-01 16:00 - 20:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
The Sunday Jam is back at the Venue starting October 6th!
Featuring Allen Christie.
WINGS $10 OFF
HAPPY HOUR 2PM TO 8PM

Acoustic Jam at The Texas Gate
2024-12-02 13:00 - 16:00 | The Texas Gate, 304 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Cochrane Wild Rose Square Dance Club
2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Road E., Cochrane, AB, Canada
Square dance lessons for beginners Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Experienced dancers start at 7 p.m.
Singles, couples, and families are welcome (12 yrs+).
Casual dress. We are closed for July and August.

Cochrane Sings
2024-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Anglican Church, 404 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, Alberta

10% off Tuesday at Home Reno Heaven
2024-12-03 | Home Reno Heaven, 136 Charlesworth Ave, Cochrane
Home Reno Heaven presents – EVERY Tuesday save 10% off all items in store!
All proceeds support affordable housing in Cochrane.

Located at 136 Charlesworth Avenue in Cochrane.

BNI Inspire - Monthly In-Person Meeting(1st Tue of each month)
2024-12-03 08:00 - 09:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
We help business professionals grow their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program.
Every 1st Tuesday of each month at the Legion, from 8am to 9:30am.

BNI Inspire - Business Networking Meeting
2024-12-03 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
We help business professionals grow their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program.
Weekly (except the first Tuesday of the Month which is in person at the Legion) online, from 8am to 9:30am.

Tech Hour at CPL
2024-12-03 10:15 - 10:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Need help with technology questions or with using the Library’s electronic resources? We can help during our drop-in Tech Hour! No appointment is required. All you need to bring are your technology problems and any relevant devices.

Event dates

Every week on Tuesday ends on March 26, 2024, 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Peer Support for General Uniformed Service Members
2024-12-03 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | AB
Join us for Peer Support for General Uniformed Service Members, where we come together to uplift and empower each other on our journey towards success living with PTSD injury as a result of your time in service. Let’s conquer those obstacles together & reach new heights of personal & professional growth. Our meetings provide a safe & supportive environment for learning the tools that can help navigate living with injury & building camaraderie. Together, we can make a difference & inspire positive change within our community of peers. Join us & let’s climb to new heights together!

St. Andrew's Community Lunch
2024-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Andrew’s United Church, 128 1st Street E, Cochrane, AB
Our free Community Lunch resumes next week: 12-1pm, every Tuesday, starting Sept 17th!Come join us for freshly-homemade soup, a bun, and good conversation, here at St. Andrew’s United Church.

OPEN HOUSE - International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2024-12-03 16:00 - 18:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
OPEN HOUSE | DECEMBER 3rd – INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Drop in anytime between 4pm and 6pm on December 3, 2024 to the Cochrane Public Library, to meet others in the community experiencing disability (all ages, all disabilities + caregivers too!), as well as to help establish priorities for disability advocacy in Cochrane.

Refreshments, resources, music & games will also be available.

For more information: disabilitycochrane@gmail.com or (403) 851 – 2514.

Bingo Night at the Legion
2024-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
Royal Canadian Legion of Cochrane, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB T4C 0A4, Canada map

Family Bingo at the Legion!!!!!

The FIRST TUESDAY of the month!

Doors open at 6pm.

Early bird game at 6:45pm

Children 10-17 can play the general cards, when accompanied by a playing adult.

Taproom Trivia
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Trivia returns Grab your Trivia friends, family or coworkers and join us for a fun filled evening testing your knowledge of random facts!

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Holiday Wreath/Porch Pot Workshop
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
We’re back for another year of Holiday Crafting!
Unleash your creativity and kick off the holiday season at our Holiday Wreath/Porch Pot Workshop! Let your imagination run wild as we get into the festive spirit and create your own unique holiday decorations that will impress your neighbors and guests. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this in-person event is perfect for everyone so grab your friends and join us for an evening of creativity and laughter.
Our talented instructor, Niki from Blooms & Design, will guide you through the process of making your choice of a beautiful wreath or porch pot. You’ll have a wide selection of materials to choose from, including fresh greenery, ribbons, ornaments, and more.
WREATH – Create your own unique Holiday wreath by choosing from a selection of cedar, fir and pine as well as decorative pieces from the decor “buffet” – berries, pinecones, bells, bows and more! Typical diameter of finished product is 18-24″.
PORCH POT – Start with your black container (these can be set out or dropped into an existing planter pot) and build your pot up from a selection of cedar, fir, pine, dogwood branches and large sugar cones. Add in your red berries, birch poles and other decor to create your unique & stunning pot to display.
Found’s wine & coffee bar will be open so grab a beverage and lets get festive!!

Looking for something else? We are also offering a Grinch Tree Workshop on December 6th and a Christmas Centrepiece workshop!

Grinch Tree Workshop
2024-12-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Get into the holiday spirit with our Grinch Tree Workshop! Perfect for families, this festive event lets you craft your own whimsical Grinch-inspired tree to take home. With all supplies provided and lots of hands-on fun, it’s a wonderful way for everyone to unleash their creativity and make magical memories together this holiday season.
Our talented instructor, Niki from Blooms & Design, will guide you through the process of making your own Grinch Tree. You’ll have a wide selection of materials to choose from, including fresh greenery, ribbons, ornaments, and more.
Found’s wine & coffee bar will be open so grab a beverage and lets get festive!!
Looking for something else? We are also offering a Holiday Wreath, Porch Pot and Centrepiece workshops as well. More details -> https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/holiday-workshops-2651989?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

COCHRANE BABY BOOMERS COFFEE CLUB
2024-12-04 09:00 - 11:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
EVERY WEDNESDAY – JOIN US AT ONE OR BOTH GROUPS!
GROUP 1 – 9 TO 11AM AT THE LEGION – 114 FIFTH AVENUE
GROUP 2 – 2 TO 4PM AT THE VENUE – 79 RAILWAY ST.

COCHRANE BABY BOOMERS COFFEE CLUB
2024-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Venue Bar & Grill, 79 Railway St E, Cochrane, AB, Canada
