Co-sponored by Red Deer Public Library and Red Aces Dance Club.

Step into the rhythm and bring stories to life with your moves! We're thrilled to invite Lindy Hop dancers to a unique one-day workshop hosted by Edmonton's Lindy Hop instructors Arta Seify and Paige Grant. 

Aside from performing Lindy Hop, Paige is a staff instructor at Sugar Swing, and loves teaching the dance – it brings her joy to see people learn to connect with the music and others, all while expressing themselves. After attending a Lindy Hop social dance in 2013, Arta fell in love with it instantly. He finds inspiration to dance from the endless supply of steps and rhythms to learn and perfect.

This engaging session is designed to enrich your dance experience by merging the joy of movement with the art of storytelling. Discover how to narrate tales through your steps, and embrace the opportunity to learn, share, and revel in the dynamic power of storytelling with your feet. Don't miss this chance to transform your dance into a captivating narrative. Join us and let's create unforgettable stories together on the dance floor!

Admission is free, and open to Lindy Hop dancers of all levels.

Ellis Nature Centre is thrilled to be hosting Susan Nielsen of Eliza Jane Studios for another soap making workshop on Sunday, September 22! Many will recognize her lovely soaps from our gift shop, so this is the perfect opportunity to make your own, unique soap bars. Susan will guide people through the soap making process at every step. You’ll get to choose your own scent & will take home roughly 6-8 bars of soap. This workshop is $80 per person. Adults only. Only 12 spots available!

Bright Minds is a new speaker series bringing you and an expert together at the Library to explore a compelling topic.

Join us for Canada’s British Home Children Almost Forgotten… Almost!, a presentation by author and historian Susan Brazeau. This presentation honours the lives of these children on British Home Child Day.

"Between 1869 and 1948 Great Britain sent approximately 100,000 children to Canada as indentured workers. Their average age was 12. It is estimated that 10 to 12% of Canadians are descended from these children; yet most Canadians know nothing about them."

Renowned Canadian Fiddle Champion Scott Woods and his All-Star band present Yee Haw! This new uplifting 2-hour Branson-style live show is reminiscent of the iconic television show, featuring lots of "picking and a-grinnin", "Kornfield" humour, Traditional Country songs, Gospel Music, step dancing, and of course lots of fun fiddle tunes in the style of Don Messer, Graham Townsend. A variety for all tastes and ages, this fast-paced family show will keep everyone entertained with Scott's keen wit and his prowess on the fiddle, along with sweet harmonies, smooth vocals, sensational step dancing. family humour, inspirational stories, and of course, Scott's famous trick fiddling - somersaults and walking on a barrel  - all while playing his fiddle!  

Join Ellis Nature Centre as we host local artist Sally Towers-Sybblis for a fall greeting card workshop! In this creative watercolour class you’ll learn how to capture the beauty of fall in your own set of greeting cards. Perfect for all skill levels, this class will guide you through basic watercolour techniques, including how to blend colours to create vibrant fall imagery. The fee for this class is $65 ($50 for the class & $15 for materials) & is open to ages 12+.