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WINS - Handbags for Heart

December 4 - 16 | PARKER PR 1122A Kensington Rd NW

Join us in supporting the Women In Need Society this holiday season! PARKER PR will be collecting donations of new and gently used handbags and new essential items from now until December 16, 2024, to collect items for the Handbags with Heart campaign.

The Handbags with Heart campaign provides women in need with a new or gently used handbag filled with at least six essential items, offering practical support and a sense of dignity to deserving mothers in Calgary. Drop off your new or gently used handbags and new essentials at the PARKER PR office.

A complete list of essential items can be found HERE.

Youth Singers of Calgary- Santa's Holiday Sleighlist

December 8 | Jubilee Auditorium

Get in the holiday spirit with the Youth Singers of Calgary's annual Christmas show. This year's performance promises to be a spectacular display of singing, dancing, acting and Christmas cheer!

About the show: It’s time for Santa to take flight! The sleigh has been shined, primed and is ready to go, but wait, there’s one thing left to do. Santa’s holiday Sleighlist needs to be finished! These are the songs that will carry Santa through the night, so no job is more important, but which songs will make the cut?

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster HERE.

HomeFree - Gift of Respite

Make the holidays truly meaningful by giving your loved one the gift of respite care with HomeFree. Respite care provides family caregivers with a much-needed break, offering temporary, professional support for their loved ones. HomeFree’s respite care ensures safety, comfort and well-being, allowing caregivers to recharge while loved ones receive top-tier, personalized attention. HomeFree offers an extensive network of certified health care aides, registered nurses, and medical doctors who deliver exceptional in-home care. To learn more about HomeFree and giving the gift of respite contact HomeFree at (403) 902-2180.

Kensington BIA - Christmas in Kensington

Saturdays and Sundays, November 30 to December 22 | Kensington

Celebrate the holiday season and shop local in Kensington!

On Saturdays:
Snap a photo with Santa
Cozy up by the fire and roast marshmallows
Enjoy coffee from Good Trade Coffee Co.
Explore photo stations throughout Kensington
Write a letter to Santa
Play a game of bean bag toss

On Sundays:
Visit the Petting Zoo at Urban Cellars
Meet our "Green Mean Friend" (you know who!)
Savour coffee from Deville Coffee
Enjoy live music
Write letters to Santa
Roast marshmallows and warm up by the fire

See you there!

PARKER PR - Communication Strategy Session

Are you looking ahead to 2025? Position your business for success by booking a communications strategy session with PARKER PR! We offer in-depth sessions where we review your business's current communications and branding strategies and provide guidance and support to get you where you want to be in 2025. Reach out to Ellen at ellen@parkerpr.ca to find out more and book your session today!

Contemporary Calgary

Join Contemporary Calgary and Be Entered to Win!*

As Contemporary Calgary celebrates its 10th anniversary, they're on a mission to reach 10,000 members in 2024. Join or gift membership by Dec 31 to help them reach 10,000 members and be entered to win a luxury staycation package. Unlock access to captivating exhibitions, public programs, and bookstore discounts. Join us in shaping the future of contemporary art in Calgary!

BECOME A MEMBER

Each new membership purchase* enters you for a chance to win a Luxury Staycation Prize Package:

One Night Stay at Le Germain Hotel
Enjoy a luxurious experience known for elegance and comfort. (Value: $400)
Concorde Group Gift Card
Savour an incredible meal at your favourite Concorde Group restaurant. (Value: $250)
Calgary Downtown Association Gift Card
Use it to dine, shop, and explore participating businesses in Calgary’s vibrant downtown. (Value: $250)
Exclusive Tour & Art Book from Contemporary Calgary
Receive a private tour of Paola Pivi’s Come check it out exhibition and take home Pivi’s art book. (Value: $125)
Private Transfer by Checker Cabs
Travel in style with a round-trip transfer in a Lincoln or Cadillac, letting you enjoy your night out responsibly. (Value: $50)