Epicurean Calgary

Year Round

Shave Your Lid for a Kid

Various locations

Shave Your Lid for a Kid
Shave Your Lid for a Kid is Kids Cancer Care's largest fundraising initiative, raising more than $9 million since its inception in 1998. The shave program is successful because of you. Each year, hundreds of Albertans like you shave their heads for our kids. This bold move shows moral support for the kids who lose their hair during cancer treatments, while raising money for camp, research, hospital and scholarship programs for young people affected by cancer.

5 steps to a stellar shave.
Planning a shave is easy. Just follow the steps below and you'll be on your way to a spectacular hair-razing event:

Download a shave kit.
Set a fundraising goal, date and location for your shave.
Register your shave online with Kids Cancer Care.
Spread the word. Tell all your friends and family, teachers and colleagues about your shave. Share your fundraising goal with them and invite them to join your shave as a shavee or pledger. Contact their office for promotional ideas.
Make your shave event fun. Invite your friends. Bring music. Have a BBQ for your supporters. Shave yourself a Mohawk first. Start a competition between shavees with a prize for the highest fundraiser.

Shaving your head is a great way to raise money while showing moral support for kids who lose their hair during cancer treatments. If bald isn't your style, you can always opt for a haircut or pledge someone else who is shaving. Check out the new shave video here and share it widely.
Shave Your Lid for a Kid is a grassroots initiative sponsored by Trico Homes and made possible by thousands of brave Albertans who shave their heads and raise vital funds and awareness for children with cancer.

For more ideas on how to promote and organize your own shave or for help registering and pledging online, contact Leah Nelner at 403.984.1223 or email her at nelner@kidscancercare.ab.ca.
To find out more about our Shave Your Lid for a Kid program, contact Leah Nelner at 403.984.1223 or email her at nelner@kidscancercare.ab.ca.

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2020

January 2020

January 31-February 2, 2020

12th Annual Kimmett Cup 3-on-3 Co-Ed Pond Hockey Tournament

Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road East, Cochrane, Alberta

Game Schedule:
Friday: 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-4:45 p.m. followed by banquet and trophy presentations
Sunday: Spirit Bear Tournament

Registration fee: $450.00
Each team must consist of 6-10 players with a minimum of 2-3 female players per team (depending on the size of the team). There are three divisions – competitive, recreational, and fun.

It’s time for the 12th Annual Kimmett Cup, a 3-on-3 Co-Ed pond hockey tournament. On January 31-February 2 at Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre in Cochrane. They'll be lacing up thier skates and grabbing their hockey sticks in memory of Lindsay Kimmett. The weekend includes games on Friday evening and Saturday throughout the day, followed by a banquet including a live auction. A silent auction is set up throughout the day at the Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre as well as at the banquet. Registration opens in October and is open to around 50 teams. This year, the goal is to raise $100,000 for The Children’s Wish Foundation. Registration is easy, and you too will be lacing up your skates for a good cause!
In 2017 they hosted the inaugural Spirit Bear Tournament in which 8 Cochrane minor hockey teams from Atom to Peewee competed on Mitford Ponds to raise money for Children’s Wish in memory of Lindsay’s late medical school classmate, Dr. Greg Roberts. Greg was an amazing father and friend, a compassionate physician and children’s book author. The team that raises the most money wins the “Spirit Bear Award”, named after Greg’s book S is for Spirit Bear: A British Columbia Alphabet. This year the Spirit Bear Tournament will be held on Sunday, February 2 in support of the Children’s Cottage Society.
Lindsay Kimmett was an athlete, a leader, a learner, and an aspiring doctor with all the skills and ambition to leave a big mark on the world. Since her tragic passing on February 17th, 2008, they carry on her legacy with the Kimmett Cup. The Kimmett Cup is a 3-on-3 pond hockey tournament held annually in January or February at Mitford Pond in Cochrane, Alberta. The tournament benefits the Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Memorial Foundation, a non-profit organization started by Lindsay’s family after her death.
To date, more than $2,000,000 has been invested into the community in Lindsay’s name, across an array of both local and global initiatives including Enduring Valedictorian Scholarships at all 3 Cochrane High Schools, The Dr. Lindsay Leigh Kimmett Prize in Emergency Medicine at the U of C Medical School, Lindsay’s Kids Minor Hockey & Ringette Sponsorships, Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Centre twin arena addition, Start-up funding for the Cochrane Arts & Culture centre, Base funding for The LINDSAY Virtual Human Project at U of C School of Medicine, benches and picnic tables for Mitford Park, Marathon Quest 250 for Right to Play, Red Cross relief in Haiti, and 50 Children’s wishes through The Children’s Wish Foundation.

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February 2020

February 7-8, 2020

Ski For Heart Lake Louise

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta

Ski for Heart Weekend Schedule:
Friday, February 7
4:00 p.m. Event Check-in Opens
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Meet & Greet Reception with Heart & Stroke Ski for Heart team, researchers, board members and special guests.
9:00 p.m. Event Check-In closes

Saturday, February 8
8:00 a.m. Downhill Departure!
10:00 a.m. Join in at the Boat House where coffee and hot chocolate will be served, and get set to cross-country ski or snowshoe.
10:15 a.m. Walking on snow! Get your heart pumping on a snowshoe adventure.
10:15 a.m. Cross-country skiers unite! Kick-off on the lake
1:30 p.m. Bavarian Curling on the lake
3:30 p.m. Downhill Return
4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Celebrate a great day in the mountains with Après Ski: hors d'oeuvres, guest speakers, awards and a cash bar.

Registration:
By raising the minimum of $500 between September and January, participants are entitled to a special room rate at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, plus, you'll receive incentives to use at the Fairmont as your fundraising total rises!

Do you love to ski, snowboard or snowshoe? Maybe unwinding in the glorious Rockies enjoying great food and a spa? Heart & Stroke Ski for Heart is the event you’re looking for!
Ski for Heart is a magical weekend in the Rockies for anyone with a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to support life-saving research. There's no mental or physical prep needed, it’s all about unwinding and unplugging with family and friends.
The Honourary Chair this year is Brian Keating, Calgary’s favourite adventurer, naturalist and speaker he’s been called Canada’s own Indiana Jones! And David Gray (CBC Radio One) and Darrel Janz (CTV), the fabulous emcee duo, are back again.
Heart & Stroke Ski for Heart is more than an event supporting heart and stroke research. It’s a fundraiser rich in family tradition that has spanned over four decades, with supporters dedicated to eliminating heart disease and stroke, raising funds then celebrating their efforts at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Rocky Mountains. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to being a champion for health and supporting the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Ski for Heart has evolved over 40 years, but at its core is the gathering of Albertans who are passionate about the health and lives of their families and their communities. Year after year the event has given families a luxurious weekend away to embrace time together in magical Lake Louise. Heart & Stroke Ski for Heart celebration is Alberta’s premier winter fundraising event with the celebration weekend happening over February 7-8.
On those dates, all Ski for Heart participants meet at the fabulous Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to celebrate fundraising success, and enjoy all the great outdoor activities in Alberta’s winter wonderland! Join in for scheduled events, and check out all the Fairmont has to offer to make your weekend even more memorable.
On Saturday, February 8, they’re hosting a number of great adventures, suitable for all ages and abilities, to challenge your heart health:
•  Cross-country skiers unite! Start with hot chocolate before skiing a round on the lake (suitable for all ages and abilities)
•  Walking on snow! Set off on an outstanding guided snowshoe journey
•  Downhill departure! Head out for a day of downhill skiing or snowboarding at the pristine Lake Louise Ski Resort.
All Ski for Heart participants raise a minimum of $500; many set their goals much higher. This year they hope to raise $130,000, that’s enough to provide funding for two New Investigator awards, or to launch a public awareness campaign about the FAST signs of stroke.

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February 8, 2020

Hypothermic Half Marathon 2020

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Race Start Times:
Frostbitten Full  Marathon - 8:00 a.m.
Early Bird 1/2 Run/Walk - 8:00 a.m.
Sleepy Head 1/2 Run - 11:00 a.m.

Registration Fees:    Until Feb. 6   Race Day
Frostbitten Full Marathon $85           $90 
Early Bird 1/2 Run/Walk   $85           $90
Sleepy Head 1/2 Run       $85           $90
Additional Brunch Tickets $30           $30

The Annual Hypothermic Half Marathon is a winter half marathon event held in beautiful winter cities across Canada.
Each registrant will receive a Commemorative Hypothermic Half package from the Running Room.
All Participants also receive a unique finisher’s medal, and complimentary brunch!

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February 9, 2020

Sir John A’s Great Canadian Kilt Skate

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Avenue S.E.

12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This is a free event for the public and everyone is welcome to attend. Whether you skate or not or whether you decide to wear kilt or not, although it is very much encouraged, come on down and enjoy an afternoon of uniquely Canadian Scottish culture.
For the sixth straight year, kilted skaters will take to the ice this winter to honour Scottish heritage, and celebrate the 205th birthday of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald. To celebrate the bicentennial of Canada's first prime minister, the Scottish Society of Ottawa launched the first Sir John A's Great Canadian Kilt Skate on January 31, 2015. Other cities joined in. This year, they're expecting even more cities across Canada, in the United States and on the other side of the Atlantic to celebrate the contribution of the Scottish diaspora with bare knees and ice.
This year’s Calgary Kilt Skate event will be the culmination of similar events being held in 6 other major Canadian cities across the country, in New York City, and Dublin Ireland, and will be held on Sunday February 9 at the Olympic Municipal Plaza.
Organized by the St. Andrews Caledonian Society of Calgary, which is hosting this year’s event, the skating will take place between noon and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday and free birthday cake and hot chocolate will be provided for everyone who attends. The Society’s Gaelic Choir will sing O’ Canada in English and Gaelic to kick off the festivities and then serenade the skaters with several traditional Scottish ballads. Pipers will provide traditional music, weather permitting, and Highland dancers will perform. Finally, a skate rental shack will be on the premises in case anyone wants to rent a pair of skates and join in the fun.

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February 9, 2020

Escape 4 Kids

Trapped Escape Room Calgary, 1139 Kensington Road N.W.

12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Registration: $35
Admission grants you access to the event, snacks, and more

Be part of a fantastic community this year by participatng in an Escape Room event hosted by Trapped Escape Room Calgary! Trapped is one of the biggest real life room escape games in North America. They bring fantasies and movie scenarios into real life. This escape challenge will raise funds in support of the Rotary Flames House at the Alberta Children's Hospital. Register as an individual or a team and enjoy some time with friends while fundraising for a great cause.
Teams will be competing through several escape rooms throughout the day. The team that comes out at the end of the day with the LEAST amount of time spent in each locked room will win a grand prize announced on the day of the event. Last but not least, there will also be a prize draw for all particpants at the end of the day. A chance to win prizes like bluetooth speakers, brewery tickets and more! A special thanks to all those that came out in support for the foundation.
This is a charity event focused on aiding families as directly as possible which is why proceeds will be going to the Rotary Flames House at the Alberta Children's Hospital. The Rotary Flames House offers rest and renewal for families dealing with the demands of caring for children with medically complex and incurable illness. At the same time, the team customizes programming for these special youngsters so they can make the most of every moment of their childhoods.

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February 22, 2020

Coldest Night of the Year

Calgary Downtown: Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.
Calgary East: Eastside City Church 1320 Abbeydale Dr. S.E.
Calgary South: TBA
Calgary West: Abundant Life Church, 3325 49 St. S.W.

Route Options include:
2 km. walk
5 km. walk
10 km. walk

Times:
4:00 p.m.- Registration opens
5:00 p.m.- Opening Ceremonies
5:15 p.m.- Walks begin
6:00 p.m.- Registration closes
6:00 p.m.- Meal service begins
8:00 p.m.- Route closes, meal service ends
Between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. a warm, light meal will be served to all walkers and volunteers.

Registration: $25
Age 0-10: FREE
Walkers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth aged 11-17) do NOT have to pay the registration fee.

Walk on Saturday, February 22 in the Coldest Night of the Year, a super-fun, family-friendly fundraiser that raises money and awareness for local charities serving hungry, homeless and hurting families and youth in 120 communities across Canada.
Calgary has a homeless population of approximately 3,000 according to the Calgary Homeless Foundation. Many agencies work with Calgary’s homeless citizens tobprovide them with food and shelter, recovery from addictions, transitions to housing, employment and good health.
Five programs that serve our homeless will be walking in solidarity with them on Saturday, February 22 by hosting and participating in Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY). Join in and experience a few hours of what it is like to be homeless on the streets of Calgary on a winter evening. By walking at dusk during a cold winter's night you'll feel a hint of the challenge faced by those experiencing homelessness during winter. And, by fundraising, you'll be contributing much-needed money to a charity in your town bringing hope and help to people in your community who need support. Since 2011 CNOY has raised over $16,500,000 with 75% of all funds raised allocated as grants.

Feed the Hungry
If Sunday dinner is a tradition in your home, or if you have fond memories of special Sunday dinners around the table with family, imagine if all of that was stripped away and Sunday was just another day of searching for food and shelter.
At Feed the Hungry, they offer a family-style, sit down dinner each Sunday in an atmosphere of community, warmth, dignity, safety and respect. They intentionally strive to re-create that environment many of us remember so fondly.
Many guests come in after walking through harsh weather conditions. By participating in Coldest Night of the Year, they invite you to not only help Feed the Hungry raise funds to operate their program, but also to experience a small taste of what it means to experience homelessness during Calgary's often brutally cold winter nights.

KAIROS Calgary
KAIROS Calgary's Affordable Housing Working Group is committed to helping families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. This work involves volunteering with CUPS Calgary at affordable housing communities in Calgary and fundraising to pay off the mortgages of those communities through the A Place to Call Home campaign. This campaign is run in partnership with HomeSpace Society and the Calgary Homeless Foundation.
KAIROS Calgary brings together 10 Christian denominations and about 130 congregations in the largest ecumenical effort that we know of in Canada to help families at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

The Mustard Seed Calgary
The Mustard Seed in Calgary offers an expansive range of innovative programs and services, including education and employment programs, health and wellness services, basic needs through a shelter for 370 men and women, spiritual care and housing.
At The Mustard Seed, they recognize that the root causes of poverty and homelessness are complex and diverse, and so they continue to grow and evolve with the needs of those they serve.
Coldest Night of the Year is an incredibly valuable way for the Community of Calgary to partner with The Mustard Seed in experiencing a small part of what their guests endure. You, your family and friends are welcome to walk alongside The Mustard Seed at this incredibly important event.

Salvation Army Community Services
The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) exists to combat homelessness and its effects through transformational services.
The Salvation Army Community Services (Calgary) has a staff complement of 160+ men and women dedicated to providing their best to assist the people who come through our doors, giving them hope for today and the days to come. We offer a variety of programs and services to men, women, and children from all walks of life, operating out of five locations.
Walk with The Salvation Army on February 22nd to provide hope for the hurting, hungry and homeless.

Youth Unlimited Greater Calgary
Transformed youth transforming our city
"We envision that young people in the greater calgary area, as they experience god, his love, his truth, and his life changing power, will be transformed and will be a redemptive presence in our city and beyond."
Youth Unlimited Greater Calgary strives to serve youth in Calgary through four programs: StreetLight, Worth Auto, Youth Guidance and Campus Life. We engage youth where they are at, believing in an incredible purpose for their life, hoping for their future and journeying with them each step of the way.
On February 22nd walk with Youth Unlimited Greater Calgary. They will walk for and with youth who experience hunger, homelessness and who hurt. Our action today paves the way for transformation tomorrow.

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