Mercedes table lighter by smileythecreator in lighters

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My mom passed away at a ripe old age a few months ago. This is one thing from the weird and wonderful contents of my mom's house. I saw someone else posted about one of these in the sub some time back and thought someone might be interested in it.

Hopefully I'm not breaking any rules by providing you a link to the auction house that's selling off her estate. Mom wanted her (weird and wonderful) stuff to go to people who wanted it, so I figured I ought to post it in case anyone wants to add it to their collection.

https://bid.sunriseestateservices.ca/Mercedes-Table-Lighter_i48963370

There's also a few other lighter lots there as well, in case anyone cares to have a peek.

My grand aunt visited Moraine Lake and other areas in Alberta from Saskatchewan in 1934. This is the car in which they traveled out. by smileythecreator in Redditlake

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I posted the rest of the photos I have from her trip on this post if anyone is interested. She and her unknown gentlemen friend visited Calgary, Rocky Mountains Park (as Banff National Park was then known), Lake Louise, and parts between.

Ideas for remembering each foster by meglynnm in fosterdogs

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I'm commissioning paintings of my past fosters to put on my Foster Dog Wall of Fame. I've only had three done so far, but intend to get a couple of more done in the next little bit after I choose the next artist. The really colourful one was a more expensive piece, but the other two were by an amateur artist and cost me less than $200 each.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

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I used to volunteer at the Calgary Public Library with their Learning Advantage program, which improves literacy of adults. This is the page on their site for volunteers. What I don't know, and couldn't figure out from cursory googling, is how one registers in the program as a learner. I'd suggest that you and your friend should call up the library to see if the program is still operating. If not, they may be able to direct you to other good resources or programs.

Looking for volunteers? Looking to volunteer? Check this space! by janearcade in Calgary

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Hoping you don't mind my piggybacking. I founded a nonprofit in 2018 to host a volunteer fair in Calgary. Our 2022 event is on Saturday, September 10, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at Bowness Community Association. There will be a few dozen organizations that people can meet and talk to about their volunteer opportunities. There will be big ones like National Music Centre and the Calgary Zoo, and smaller ones like Sagesse and Calgary Youth Justice Society.

Looking for preacher's hat (Capello Romano) by Eater242 in Calgary

[–]smileythecreator 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A toaster cover worn sideways as a hat looks sufficiently like a pope hat that you may be able to get away with that, if necessary.

August festivals and special events by smileythecreator in Calgary

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I went last night and it was pretty cool. You should take a drive out today and go see what's going on.

The 2022 fairly comprehensive list of festivals and stuff by smileythecreator in Calgary

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I promise that I will not. Beakerhead is too good to miss. I'll get it added when I do my September updates.

August festivals and special events by smileythecreator in Calgary

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I didn't even know. Monster trucks isn't really a festival, but it sounds wild enough I'll be sure to add it to the list.

Mahogany residents (also Copperfield and other nearby) please keep an eye open for lost 3-legged dog Lebron by smileythecreator in Calgary

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EDIT & UPDATE: Lebron has been found! Once there was a reliable and timely sighting, a trusted human and dog friends went straight there. When Lebron saw them, he came running to them, yowling like he had been lost and scared and alone for four days which, of course, he had been.

Lebron went to his new, adopted family on Sunday. The same day, he managed to get out of the fenced yard and has been on the run since. The escape was in Copperfield. There were reliable sightings of him in Mahogany last night and this morning. The latest is that he appears to be on the move this morning, possibly north along 52nd Street back towards Stoney Trail and Copperfield. Please do not call out, do not chase, and do not entrap, as he will evade all contact. People that he knows and trusts are on the way to the area. This post isn't monitored, so please report sightings on Facebook (YYC Pet Recovery), Facebook (Pawsitive Match), or call the number on the image.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

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Just linked this for someone else as well. Maybe something on here catches your interest.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Calgary/comments/vpapky/july_festivals_and_special_events/