holiday party

5dec@earls

8pm

I N P A R T N E R S H I P W I T H :

Drop Dead Darlings’ NYE Fashion Show, snowflake bar, music,

dancing and prizes!

Bring a non-perishable food item for under our tree!

P H O T O

mcmurray girl of almost 15 years

mcmurray momentsI’m a millwright by trade and spent about 10 years working on site. A huge moment for me was being able to quit my site job and pursue my dream to be a photographer. I’m loving the new lifestyle choice and doing what I love everyday.

excited about... My husband and I are super excited about having a new baby. My daughter is going to be an awesome big sister and I can’t wait for baby cuddles!

my advice...Dream big and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. When you make a mistake, learn from it and keep pushing forward. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever did.

must-havesMy purse, which also seconds as a ‘diaper bag’. It has everything from lip gloss and tums to baby

wipes and snacks.

fun factI’m a very artsy person. Besides photography I love to paint and draw. I love making crafts with my daughter. This year we made homemade Christmas ornaments out of baking clay to send out with our cards. Carrie Williams

Photography

virginia frankP H O T O G R A P H E R

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

With the Sun in your sign for the first time in 11 months, you can replenish your energy for the next year. Since it’s all about you, dear Scorpio, it’s totally appropriate to put yourself first. Do what you want. Demand the biggest piece and the best seat. You’ll be aggressive with others, especially in group situations. In fact, you’ll enjoy competitions and physical sports. You’re making money now, which allows you to buy goodies and treasures for yourself and loved ones. Ka-ching!

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

With your birthday a month away, your year is ending. Use this

month to strategize what you want your new year to be all about.

Now is the time to make plans, even though you’re dealing with

the past. Continue to get rid of what you no longer need —

possessions, relationships, people, jobs and residences. Fair

Venus in your sign makes you charming, sociable and attractive

to others. Shop for wardrobe goodies – ya think? (It’s hard for

naked people to get ahead in the world.)

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This month friendships plus your relationship to groups will be

something you start to examine. (Your friends are a reflection

of you.) Naturally, this includes partying, schmoozing and social-

izing. Now is the time to share hopes and dreams for the future

with others to get their feedback. Expect to see friends from your

past. Meanwhile, you want a change of scenery and since things

are so cozy with partners and close friends – you have your

travelling companion, hopefully with Visa or Mastercard.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

The Sun moves across the top of your chart now casting

a spotlight on you. And this light is flattering. Everyone thinks

you walk on water. Whatever people want, say yes because you

won’t have to do anything special to dazzle them. You might

get an offer from someone from your past because Mercury

retrograde will attract old bosses and authority figures you knew

before. It’s all good. Disputes about shared property might arise,

but you don’t care because your sex drive is amped and it’s easy

to get along with others.

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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You want to learn more and meet new people, so travel it you can. This month is also perfect

to finish writing projects, thesis papers, books and anything involved with medicine and the law. Personally, you’ll have a wonderful

opportunity to practice patience because fiery Mars is opposite your sign now, and this tends to make you easily annoyed with

others. Just remember – patience is the antidote to anger. (People who think they know everything are very annoying for those of

us who do.)

Aries (March 21-April 19) It’s time to get in touch with your inner self. (And without elective surgery.) In November, you’ll

be more aware of doing or saying things that surprise even you. Or you might be aware of a compulsion you hadn’t noticed before.

Your opportunity is not so much to spot your feelings but rather to strengthen your sense of who you are by helping you to see who

you are. It’s that simple. This might relate to your sex life or how you fit into your family or how you disagree with someone else’s

value system.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) This is the only time of year when the Sun is opposite your sign, which is as far away from

you as it gets all year. Since the Sun is your source of energy, you’re going to be more tired and you will need more sleep. Plus

the opposition of the Sun to your sign makes you more aware of your closest relationships. You’ll start to think about what you

want from a relationship. What needs must it fill? What needs of someone else must you fill? Relationships are a two-way street.

(Or a roundabout if you’re kinky.)

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Chaos, renovations or visiting guests might create tension at home. Fortunately, fair Venus

paves the way for smooth relationships. In fact, partnerships will become cozy. Meanwhile, Mercury retrograde creates delays,

confusion, errors and mixed-up communications at work. Just accept this and be on the lookout for it. Double-check everything.

Assume nothing. The good news is opportunities to boost your income still exist and will continue for months ahead. (Get on this.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Now you enter a month packed with vacations, parties, fun leisure and flirtations. Enjoy sports

events, playful activities with children and romantic getaways. This is a strong time for writers, actors, teachers and salespeople

because fiery Mars fires your desire to express your opinions and beliefs. Therefore, if you have to sell an idea, you’re in the zone.

However, you might come on too strong for some because you identify so strongly with your beliefs. (Little girl with forked tongue

should not kiss balloon.)

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Thursday, November 14

Saturday, November 16

Santa’s Workshop 9:00am-4:00pmTree, Silent Auction Viewing and Local

Entertainment: 9:00am-1:00pm

• Entrance by cash donation

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T H E U G L YC H R I S T M A S

• Tickets: $200.00 each• Must be 18+ to attend• Purchase online at www.nlhf.ca

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11:30am-1:30pmKeynote by fashion designer Lisa

Drader-Murphy, of Turbine Fashion

• Tickets: $55.00 each

• Purchase online at www.nlhf.ca

*NEW to Festival of Trees*7:00pm-12:00amLive performance by Signal Hill

• Tickets: $30.00 each

• Must be 18+ to attend

• Purchase online at www.nlhf.ca

Friday, November 15 L A D I E S

Sunday, November 17

Family Fun Night 5:00pm-9:00pmSkating Party 6:00pm-9:00pmTree, Silent Auction Viewing

and Local Entertainment

• Entrance by cash donation

Signal Hill

8:00am-10:00am• Tickets available at the door: $12.00 each

Santa’s Workshop9:00am-4:00pm• Entrance by cash donation

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6:00pm-1:00amStunning Christmas tree live auction, raffles, entertainment, dance and silent auction

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Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

This month is about family get-togethers, domestic repairs

and changes to your home. Leos need to be in charge of

their castle. Another thing you’re juggling in your head (and

your pocket) is money. That’s because you’re hemorrhaging

cash right now. Well, good times, love affairs, children, gifts,

vacations and romantic rendezvous do drain the bank. And

it’s inevitable because you like to have fun, you’re generous,

and you do things with flair!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

A busy month! Short trips, conversations with others,

increased reading and writing plus errands and busy

diversions will accelerate your daily routine. Zoom, zoom.

Plus, Mercury retrograde will create snafus, transportation

delays, silly errors and misunderstandings. Don’t worry,

you’re not losing it. It’s Mercury retrograde being the trickster.

Enjoy entertaining at home and redecorating projects. Join

a gym or exercise class because you’ve got energy to burn.

You want to enlighten others and you will!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You’re wrapped up with financial matters – how you earn

your money, how you spend it and how you handle your pos-

sessions. Yet, at a deeper level, you’re giving thought to your

values in life. But hey, this means you have to know what really

matters. Only by knowing what matters can you make sensible

decisions. Secret activities behind the scenes (perhaps love

affairs) will take place. Venus will soften your words and attract

opportunities to earn money through talking, writing, selling,

acting and teaching.

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Wednesday Night ArtLocation: Fort McMurray Public Library

Date: Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm

Treat yourself to a free evening of creativity! Experiment with painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking and more with the library’s resident artist, Denise. For ages 8 and up.

For the month of NovemberCheck out woodbuffscruff.com to support teams, individuals and schools from the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo working together to Scruff out Prostate cancer! Collaborate on events, motivate, and keep track of our community goals!

Picky Eating and Tricky FeedingLocation: Fort McMurray Public Library, 2nd Floor Conference

Room in MacDonald Island Park

Date: November 14, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Free workshop for parents and caregivers of children aged 1-5 years. Learn about ways to cope with picky eating, food refusal, poor appetite, negative mealtime behavior, gagging and choking. Workshop is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian, Speech Language Therapist and Occupational Therapist.

Held the 2nd Thursday of every month.

Childcare services available at MacDonald Island for a fee.Contact: 780-791-6033 for more information and to register.

Law of Attraction WorkshopLocation: 145 Torrie Crescent Dickinsfield

Date: Wednesday November 6, 7pm-10pm

Gary John is a Certified Law of Attraction Facilitator in Fort McMurray. At this high-content training seminar you will learn how Law of Attraction works, how to change your thoughts and words to start attracting what you do want, tools and techniques to help you receive what you really want, and more.

Contact: enjoyinglife@shaw.ca

Little Miss & Little Mister Wood Buffalo 2013Location: MacDonald Island Park (Miskanaw Ballroom)

Date: Saturday Nov 2, 10am-7pm

A natural only pageant for both Boys and Girls hosted by Plums Palace. Some categories include best super hero and Winter Wonderland Princess. Special appearances by Little Miss Alberta and others. Top winners for both Boys and Girls will represent Wood Buffalo in the Christmas Parade and possibly other events. Charities supported include the Center of Hope as well as the Fort McMurray Autism Support Group. EVERY child wins. No child is left out.

Contact: 780-972-9713

Remembrance DayNovember 11

Keyano Gala with Great Big SeaLocation: Syncrude Sport & Wellness Centre, 8115 Franklin Ave

Date: November 2, 2013 7:00pm – 11:00pm

One of the region’s signature black tie events. Gala is an evening of philanthropy, friendship, music and all out fun. With 1200 attendees each year this year’s Keyano Gala will be highlighted by world renowned Canadian band Great Big Sea!

Contact: Melane LeBlanc Melane.LeBlanc@Keyano.ca

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Cultivating IntimacyLocation: Chez Dubé Country Inn - 10102 Fraser Ave

Date: November 22, 23 and 24

Enjoy a wonderful, romantic weekend interlude fused with state-of-the-art couples therapy to help you find your way back to the intimacy you desire.

Contact: Call now to reserve your spot: 780 742-1329

Landlord & Tenant Advisory Board Information SessionLocation: Children’s Program Room in the library at

MacDonald Island Park

Date: November 25 and 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Are you a landlord or a tenant in Wood Buffalo? Do you want to know your rights and responsibilities? Do you have questions about your current situation?

Contact: 780-743-7888

ESL Conversation Group at the YMCALocation: YMCA in Thickwood, 221 Tundra Drive

Date: Each Monday in November, 6:30pm – 8:00pm

The ESL Conversation Group at the YMCA is for newcomers

to Fort McMurray and Canada who have a basic knowledge of the English language and want the opportunity to practice speaking, reading, and writing. The group will meet in Room 1 every Monday, except on holidays.

Contact: Nicole Greville nicole.greville@fmpl.ca

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