All current members of the SPCA and anyone interested in becoming a member are invited to attend the SPCA’s AGM on Wednesday, May 21st at 7pm at the YMCA. For more information call the shelter at 743-8997.

Fort McMurray’s 9th Annual Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes will be held on Saturday, May 31st starting at the Doug Barnes Cabin at Birchwood Trail. Registration is at 10am, the walk at 11am and a BBQ at noon. Insulin is not a cure, please help us find one. For more information call Lee-Ann at 743-0727 or Brenda at 791-7805 or online at www.jdrf.ca.

The Fort McMurray S.P.C.A. will be holding a “gently used” furniture sale on Saturday, May 31st at the Quality Inn. Suncor Energy Inc. has generously donated a wide variety of household furnishings and items from several apartments, and the shelter will benefit from all proceeds raised. Volunteers are also needed to help move items. Call Colleen at 799-0234 if you can help out!

Can you change a light bulb? Then you can make a difference. Installing compact flourescent light bulbs conserves energy, reduces pollution and saves you money.

Project Porchlight knows that simple actions like changing a light bulb make a big difference when it comes to helping the environment. Join volunteers to hand out free energy effiecient light bulbs door to door or at local community gatherings.

To deliver bulbs in your neighbourhood, visit www.projectporchlight.com or call 1-866-585-6359.

Project Porchlight is funded in part by the Government of Alberta and EnCana Corporation. Partners include: Shaw Cable Systems and Climate Change Central.

Do you have gently used items that you no longer want or need taking up space in your home? SCARS-Second Chance Animal Rescue Society is accepting donations of gently used items for their fundraising Garage Sale being held on May 24th. Call Carol at 791-3158 or Jan at 788-2009 prior to May 21sr to arrange for drop off or pick up.

The Fort McMurray Métis Local 1935 Annual General Meeting will be held on June 7th starting with a Pancake Breakfast at 8:30am. The AGM for members runs 10am-12pm, followed by a BBQ Lunch from 1pm-3pm, Presentations and a BBQ Steak Dinner at 6pm, followed by live music and dancing to the band Nicely Put Together. RSVP before May 23rd by calling Dana at 743-2659.

Water For Future Generations. On May 20th Seth Wotten will embark on the last leg of his cross continental canoeing expedition from Fort McMurray, to raise awareness about water related environmental issues. Seth will be giving a presentation on May 15th about his expedition at the Bob Lamb Centre at 8pm.

The HUB in Timberlea presents: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk on Mondays May 26th-June 30th from 7-9pm. This Workshop will give you practical effective methods of communication that will make your relationship with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding. Space is limited for this free program, register by calling 791-7110.

The Fort McMurray Social Dance Club’s monthly dance will be held on May 16th at the Seniors Activity Centre-10111 Main Street, from 8:30pm to 12am. Anyone age 18+ of any dancing level, is welcome to attend. Club memberships are available at the door; your very first dance is free of charge. For more information call 790-7173.

The Dugout Coffee House and Youth Center will be observing International Anti-homophobia day on May 14th starting at 2pm. Activities include: team building activities, a movie, and refreshments. The purpose of this all ages event is to promote knowledge of how homophobia affects society as a whole. For more information call Kayla at 743-9200.