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SUMMARY:Night Light Walk in Support of La Salle Shelter\, A Safe Place & WIN House
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 3K walk on October 22nd for a magical night of light under the stars in support of urgently needed resources for women and children experiencing intimate partner violence. \nAll proceeds are directed to La Salle Shelter\, A Safe Place and WIN House\, so sign up today knowing you will be making a real difference. With your support\, we can help light the way forward for so many women and children who are ready to take their first brave steps away from violence. \nTogether\, with friends\, family and neighbours\, we will walk 3K through the streets of our community. It all starts at 6:15 p.m. at Dr. Wilbert McIntyre Park where we will gather to hear inspiring stories before we head out to walk a lantern-lit route lighting the way for women and children experiencing intimate partner violence in our community. \nAll participants receive an exclusive Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation® Night Light Walk® red toque with built-in light and an LED glow bracelet so you can shine bright and show your support every step of the way.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/night-light-walk-in-support-of-la-salle-shelter-a-safe-place-win-house/
LOCATION:Dr. Wilbet McIntyre Park\, 8331-104 Street NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 4E9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:80's Fundraiser Odyssey House x No Girl Left Behind Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful night dedicated to supporting women\, mothers\, and children in crisis through Odyssey House — providing safety\, stability\, and a path forward. \nAt the same time\, No Girl Left Behind is empowering girls from the start — helping them build confidence\, self-worth\, and the strength to create their own future. \n✨ Your ticket helps create safe nights\, fresh starts\, and empowered lives.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/80s-fundraiser-odyssey-house-x-no-girl-left-behind-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Five Mile Hall\, 714003 Range Rd 53\, Clairmont\, Alberta\, T8X 4G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Odyssey House":MAILTO:reception@odysseyhouse.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261003T130000
DTSTAMP:20260717T145558Z
CREATED:20260717T145558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T145558Z
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SUMMARY:Taber Safe Haven - Ride for Refuge
DESCRIPTION:Ride for Refuge is a family-friendly fundraising walk and bike ride that brings communities together to support local charities serving people seeking hope\, safety\, and freedom. Every participant who rides\, walks\, volunteers\, donates\, or sponsors a team helps Taber Safe Haven continue providing life-changing services to women and children facing abuse\, homelessness\, exploitation\, trauma and other hardships. When you participate in Ride for Refuge\, you’re doing more than completing a walk or bike ride. You’re standing beside survivors. You’re telling families they are not alone. You’re helping create a community where everyone can live free from fear and violence.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/taber-safe-haven-ride-for-refuge/
LOCATION:Parkside Manor\, 483050 Ave\, Taber\, Alberta\, T1G 1H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taber Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society":MAILTO:outreachsupervisor@tabersafehaven.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T194254Z
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SUMMARY:Climbing for Change with WINGS
DESCRIPTION:Conquer the Climb. Change Lives. \nRegistration is now open for Climbing for Change on September 26 at Rabbit Hill Snow Resort with WINGS! \nTake on the Everesting Challenge as an individual or with a team while fundraising for a cause you care about. When you register\, be sure to choose Wings as your charity of choice and help more women and children rebuild their lives after family violence. We hope to see you on the hill! \nFull schedule and times coming soon.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/climbing-for-change-with-wings/
LOCATION:Rabbit Hill Snow Resort\, 20715 57 Avenue SW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6Y 0J5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WINGS":MAILTO:info@wingsab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260921T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260923T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T215246Z
CREATED:20260527T135315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T215246Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Change Summit 2026: The Ripple Effect
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Summit 2026: The Ripple Effect\, happening September 21–23 at the River Cree Resort and Casino. \nHosted by the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS)\, the Leading Change Summit brings together leaders\, frontline workers\, policymakers\, and community partners from across sectors to advance work to prevent and respond to gender-based violence. \nOver three days\, participants will engage in keynote sessions\, interactive breakouts\, and meaningful conversations focused on strengthening our collective impact and building safer communities. Don’t miss Alberta’s premier gathering for the gender-based violence sector. \nLearn more about the event and get your tickets here! \nAlready attending the conference? Secure your stay by booking through our dedicated link here and enjoy special conference pricing.\n 
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-summit-2026-the-ripple-effect/
LOCATION:River Cree Resort and Casino\, 300 East Lapotac Blvd\, Enoch\, Alberta\, T7X 3Y3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260917T210000
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CREATED:20260601T205210Z
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SUMMARY:Chef's Got Your Back
DESCRIPTION:Chef’s Got Your Back is an annual night of food\, community\, and connection in support of local youth. As one of Lloydminster’s only youth‑focused fundraisers\, every dollar raised goes directly to the Lloydminster Community Youth Centre—helping provide meals\, mentorship\, and a welcoming space for youth all year long. \nEnjoy a family‑style meal featuring elevated takes on youth‑selected favourite dishes\, meet the faces and stories behind the Centre\, browse silent‑auction items from generous local businesses\, and come together for a cause that truly matters.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/chefs-got-your-back/
LOCATION:Rolling Green Fairways\, Range Rd 13\, Lloydminster\, Alberta\, T9V 3B7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260916T180000
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SUMMARY:Stepping Stones Crisis Society Open House
DESCRIPTION:This September\, Stepping Stones will be opening their doors to the public to celebrate their first anniversary in their new building! \nVisitors can enter their new facility\, learn about their programming\, and see how things work on a day-to-day basis.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/stepping-stones-crisis-society-open-house/
LOCATION:Stepping Stones Crisis Society\, 5305 47 Street\, Cold Lake\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stepping Stones":MAILTO:info@steppingstonessociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T211726Z
CREATED:20260529T211521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T211726Z
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SUMMARY:GrandeCon
DESCRIPTION:GrandeCon is the superhero brainchild of the subcommittee of the board of directors as a fundraiser for Odyssey House.Comprised of their Board of Directors\, Odyssey House staff\, and the Director of Prince George’s FanCon\, GrandeCon’s purpose is to generate revenue for Odyssey House and support its continued efforts. \nThey are a group of self-professed nerds\, pop culture fans\, and huge advocates for ending the cycle of domestic violence.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/grandecon/
LOCATION:Bonnetts Energy Centre\, 10017 99 Ave\, Grand Prairie\, Alberta\, T8V 0R7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Odyssey House":MAILTO:reception@odysseyhouse.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260707T190536Z
CREATED:20260707T190536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T190536Z
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SUMMARY:Kirsten's Place Open Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society for their 2nd annual Golf tournament in support of Kirsten’s Place\, a safe haven for women in abusive relationships. Enjoy a round of golf\, dinner and prizes in support of this great cause!
URL:https://acws.ca/event/kirstens-place-open-charity-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Olds Golf Club\, 33042 Range Road #12\, Olds\, Alberta\, T4H 4N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mountain View Emergency Shelter Society":MAILTO:outreach@mvess.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T163753Z
CREATED:20260818T163753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T163753Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Night: Taking Up Space: The Esthetics of Flourishing Through Curiosity - A Kelsey Baker Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Artist statement and show synopsis\nAt the heart of this collection is a question: What becomes possible when we stop asking ourselves to be less? \nCome wander\, wonder\, and experience the work as an invitation to soften the inner critic\, lean into curiosity\, and make space for all of who you are. Spanning 21 years\, this collection is a visual record of becoming. \nThe work began early in my career as a teacher and young mother\, carrying unresolved trauma\, expectations\, and questions I did not yet have the language to express. Over the years\, art became a place to process what could not always be spoken—a visual language for experiences\, emotions\, discoveries\, and the events that quietly shape a life. \nThrough experimentation with colour\, texture\, movement\, mark-making\, and form\, the creative process has allowed what lives beneath words to emerge. Making became a way of listening inward\, exploring what I felt before I fully understood it\, and giving shape to experiences that were difficult to articulate. Informed by current research into the impact of art and creative expression\, this body of work explores the possibility of creation as a bridge between internal experience\, verbal expression\, and connection. \nCreated across important stages and turning points\, these works trace a journey through uncertainty\, healing\, experimentation\, and ultimately\, ownership of my own path. They reflect the reality that healing is rarely linear. It can be messy\, circular\, surprising\, and at times feel endless—especially when the inner critic insists that we are not enough\, are too much\, or should remain small. \nThis collection is an exploration of what happens when we begin to challenge that voice. \nAt its heart\, this work is about taking up space. It is about moving beyond the labels that once made me question who I was—too much\, too sensitive\, too loud\, too emotional—and learning instead to lean into curiosity\, authenticity\, and a more fearless version of myself. The making has been cathartic: a way of processing some of life’s most painful experiences and transforming them into something I can share as beauty\, connection\, and possibility. \nMany of the materials and artifacts incorporated into these works come from generations of women in my family—a nod to epigenetics and to the histories we carry\, sometimes without knowing it. They speak to the ways our stories can travel through generations\, shaping us even as we work to understand and redefine them. \nThese works are not simply objects to observe. They are invitations into a shared space between artist and viewer—a chance to pause\, wonder\, feel\, interpret\, and perhaps find words for something within yourself. \nGiving Back: I will be donating 25% of all sold originals from this showcase to the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS). Through this body of work\, I have gained a deeper awareness of the lasting impact of trauma and the ways it can reach into our sense of identity\, safety\, and possibility. I grew up thinking of trauma as an “if”—something that might happen. I have come to understand it more as a “when.” At some point\, in some form\, adversity touches all of our lives.\nWomen are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of trauma\, shaped by social patterns\, intergenerational experiences\, and the realities of physical and economic vulnerability. Rebuilding a sense of safety can feel impossible without support\, and many women simply do not have access to the resources they need. \nWomen’s shelters provide far more than a safe place. They offer compassion\, stability\, advocacy\, and practical resources that can help someone begin to heal and rebuild a life. \nI have been blessed with a strong support network throughout my own journey. I often found myself wondering what it would be like to navigate those experiences alone—to have to rebuild a sense of self and safety without the people and supports that helped me become who I am. Supporting ACWS is one small way I can help create that possibility for someone else. \nPlease enjoy the products of twenty-one years of making\, questioning\, breaking open\, rebuilding\, and becoming. Each purchase supports NOA—a support pillar in my development—the ACWS\, the HeArt of It showcase\, and\, last but not least\, me and my crazy ideas. \nCome curious. Come as you are. Let the art speak\, and listen for what you want to say.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/opening-night-taking-up-space-the-esthetics-of-flourishing-through-curiosity-a-kelsey-baker-art-show/
LOCATION:Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre\, 8330 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6C 0Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260903T220000
DTSTAMP:20260622T154144Z
CREATED:20260622T154104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154144Z
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SUMMARY:Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society Charity Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:Join Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society for a day filled with golf\, lunch\, a buffet dinner\, and a live & silent auction – all in support of the MHWSS Programs and Services. \nThursday September 3rd\, 2026 \nMedicine Hat Golf & Country Club \nRegistration: $175/golfer or $700/team of 4 \nSponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information about sponsorship opportunities\, email kalicf@mhwss.ca or phone 403-527-8223. \nGolf Tournament Schedule: \n12PM: Lunch \n1PM: Shotgun Start \n6:30PM: Dinner followed by program \nClick here to register now: Scotiabank Group Presents the 24th Annual Medicine Hat Charity Golf Classic
URL:https://acws.ca/event/medicine-hat-womens-shelter-society-charity-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club\, 947 Pigeon St NE\, Medicine Hat\, Alberta\, T1C 1R2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medicine Hat Women's Shelter Society":MAILTO:kalicf@mhwss.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTSTAMP:20260818T163941Z
CREATED:20260818T163941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T163941Z
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SUMMARY:Taking Up Space: The Esthetics of Flourishing Through Curiosity – A Kelsey Baker Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Artist statement and show synopsis\nAt the heart of this collection is a question: What becomes possible when we stop asking ourselves to be less? \nCome wander\, wonder\, and experience the work as an invitation to soften the inner critic\, lean into curiosity\, and make space for all of who you are. Spanning 21 years\, this collection is a visual record of becoming. \nThe work began early in my career as a teacher and young mother\, carrying unresolved trauma\, expectations\, and questions I did not yet have the language to express. Over the years\, art became a place to process what could not always be spoken—a visual language for experiences\, emotions\, discoveries\, and the events that quietly shape a life. \nThrough experimentation with colour\, texture\, movement\, mark-making\, and form\, the creative process has allowed what lives beneath words to emerge. Making became a way of listening inward\, exploring what I felt before I fully understood it\, and giving shape to experiences that were difficult to articulate. Informed by current research into the impact of art and creative expression\, this body of work explores the possibility of creation as a bridge between internal experience\, verbal expression\, and connection. \nCreated across important stages and turning points\, these works trace a journey through uncertainty\, healing\, experimentation\, and ultimately\, ownership of my own path. They reflect the reality that healing is rarely linear. It can be messy\, circular\, surprising\, and at times feel endless—especially when the inner critic insists that we are not enough\, are too much\, or should remain small. \nThis collection is an exploration of what happens when we begin to challenge that voice. \nAt its heart\, this work is about taking up space. It is about moving beyond the labels that once made me question who I was—too much\, too sensitive\, too loud\, too emotional—and learning instead to lean into curiosity\, authenticity\, and a more fearless version of myself. The making has been cathartic: a way of processing some of life’s most painful experiences and transforming them into something I can share as beauty\, connection\, and possibility. \nMany of the materials and artifacts incorporated into these works come from generations of women in my family—a nod to epigenetics and to the histories we carry\, sometimes without knowing it. They speak to the ways our stories can travel through generations\, shaping us even as we work to understand and redefine them. \nThese works are not simply objects to observe. They are invitations into a shared space between artist and viewer—a chance to pause\, wonder\, feel\, interpret\, and perhaps find words for something within yourself. \nGiving Back: I will be donating 25% of all sold originals from this showcase to the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS). Through this body of work\, I have gained a deeper awareness of the lasting impact of trauma and the ways it can reach into our sense of identity\, safety\, and possibility. I grew up thinking of trauma as an “if”—something that might happen. I have come to understand it more as a “when.” At some point\, in some form\, adversity touches all of our lives.\nWomen are particularly vulnerable to the impacts of trauma\, shaped by social patterns\, intergenerational experiences\, and the realities of physical and economic vulnerability. Rebuilding a sense of safety can feel impossible without support\, and many women simply do not have access to the resources they need. \nWomen’s shelters provide far more than a safe place. They offer compassion\, stability\, advocacy\, and practical resources that can help someone begin to heal and rebuild a life. \nI have been blessed with a strong support network throughout my own journey. I often found myself wondering what it would be like to navigate those experiences alone—to have to rebuild a sense of self and safety without the people and supports that helped me become who I am. Supporting ACWS is one small way I can help create that possibility for someone else. \nPlease enjoy the products of twenty-one years of making\, questioning\, breaking open\, rebuilding\, and becoming. Each purchase supports NOA—a support pillar in my development—the ACWS\, the HeArt of It showcase\, and\, last but not least\, me and my crazy ideas. \nCome curious. Come as you are. Let the art speak\, and listen for what you want to say.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/taking-up-space-the-esthetics-of-flourishing-through-curiosity-a-kelsey-baker-art-show/
LOCATION:Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre\, 8330 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6C 0Y6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260827T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T211554Z
CREATED:20260528T164150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211554Z
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SUMMARY:Evening at the Mac 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Catholic Social Services for their annual Evening at the Mac\, a fun and exciting event in support of Catholic Social Services and Sign of Hope. \nEvening at the Mac celebrates CSS\, bringing hope to the most vulnerable in our communities. \nEnjoy delicious food\, great entertainment\, and network with good friends\, old and new\, all while supporting the work of CSS and Sign of Hope.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/evening-at-the-mac-2026/
LOCATION:Fairmont Hotel Macdonald\, 10065 100 Street Northwest\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0N6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Catholic Social Services":MAILTO:donations@cssalberta.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T180000
DTSTAMP:20260629T202833Z
CREATED:20260629T202833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T202833Z
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SUMMARY:JMMF 2026 Charity Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:The JMMF Annual Charity Golf Tournament is an unforgettable day on the course that fuels real change. Register as an individual golfer or secure a team foursome and help support survivors of domestic violence with every swing. \nThis premier charity golf tournament is powered by community\, great golf\, great company\, and a cause that matters. Come for the laughs and connection; leave knowing you helped make safety and support possible for those who need it most. \nThis year’s tournament directly supports the Inspire Youth Program\, which builds healthy relationships in partnership with Sturgeon Public Schools.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/jmmf-2026-charity-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Cardiff Golf & Country Club\, 55307 Range Rd 251\, Sturgeon County\, Alberta\, T8R 2G4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Martel Memorial Foundation":MAILTO:stacy.dieckman@jmmf.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260711T230000
DTSTAMP:20260528T211822Z
CREATED:20260528T165229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211822Z
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SUMMARY:CAWES Battle of the Bands
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, CAWES is turning up the volume with an electrifying new fundraiser – Battle of the Bands: Voices for Change. \n\n\n\nThis inaugural event brings together live music\, community\, and a bit of friendly competition for one unforgettable night — all in support of a meaningful cause. \nWatch as selected bands take the stage to compete for a $1\,000 cash prize and 3 hours of studio time (courtesy of GB Music & Sound). Second place takes home $500\, and third place earns $250. Performances will be judged by a panel\, including a special guest judge. \nThe winning band will also have their name added to the official CAWES Battle of the Bands trophy. \nAlongside the music\, guests can take part in a 50/50 draw and browse a silent auction throughout the evening.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/cawes-battle-of-the-bands/
LOCATION:Bo’s Bar and Stage\, 2310 50 Ave\, Red Deer\, Alberta\, T4R 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Central Alberta Women's Shelter (CAWES)":MAILTO:generalinfo@cawes.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260528T211900Z
CREATED:20260528T173239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T211900Z
UID:43712-1782550800-1782576000@acws.ca
SUMMARY:WIN House Pickleball for Charity
DESCRIPTION:WIN House would love for you to join them for a day filled with rallying\, connection\, and community at Pickleball for Charity presented by Subaru. Every serve\, every point\, and every match played helps support WIN House’s mission to provide safety\, stability\, and a path forward for individuals and families fleeing gender-based violence. \nRegister to play on their website! \n​
URL:https://acws.ca/event/win-house-pickleball-for-charity/
LOCATION:IQ Tennis and Pickleball Centre\, 9230 163 St NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5R 0A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="WIN House":MAILTO:info@winhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T191354Z
CREATED:20260601T191242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T191354Z
UID:43749-1781870400-1781897400@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Drive for a Difference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring day of golf at True North Society’s 2026 Drive For a Difference Golf Tournament\, where every shot supports real community change. Happening Friday\, June 19th at Strathmore Golf Club\, this event rallies golfers to fund vital services for domestic violence survivors across rural Alberta.\nFor over 30 years\, True North Society has worked tirelessly to interrupt the cycle of abuse in our community\, providing crisis support\, shelter\, counselling\, and education to help individuals and families impacted by domestic violence.\nWhat’s Included in Your Registration:\n\n18 holes of golf at Strathmore Golf Club\nPower cart for your team\nUnlimited driving range access\nFun on-course contests\, raffles\, and prize opportunities\nDinner and awards ceremony\n\nRound up your team of 4\, hit the links\, and help power safer tomorrows in Strathmore. Drive For a Difference—together\, we create lasting safety.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/drive-for-a-difference-2026/
LOCATION:Strathmore Golf Club\, 80 Wheatland Trail\, Strathmore\, Alberta\, T1P 1A5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="True North":MAILTO:general@truenorthab.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260529T210747Z
CREATED:20260529T210654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T210747Z
UID:43732-1781222400-1781308799@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Odyssey House Sunrise House Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Odyssey House is proud to be hosting their 14th Annual Odyssey House & Sunrise House Golf Tournament!  Since 2011\, this event has brought their community together in support of two incredible organizations\, and they can’t wait to do it again. Join them for a day of fun\, connection\, and giving back\, all while supporting vital services in our community.\n\n\nCheck their Facebook for more details!
URL:https://acws.ca/event/odyssey-house-sunrise-house-annual-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Grand Prairie Golf and Country Club\, 711040 Resources Road\, Grand Prairie\, Alberta\, T8W 0K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Odyssey House":MAILTO:reception@odysseyhouse.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250305T170000
DTSTAMP:20240711T170825Z
CREATED:20240711T170825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T170825Z
UID:38261-1741194000-1741194000@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2025
DESCRIPTION:As ACWS’s signature fundraising event\, Gifts of Hope raises crucial funds to support our programs and services\, including training and advocacy for the shelter sector\, increased access and support for survivors of gender-based violence\, and our violence prevention programming.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2025/
LOCATION:The Art Gallery of Alberta\, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 2C1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240307T220000
DTSTAMP:20240221T185950Z
CREATED:20240108T191104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T185950Z
UID:37396-1709834400-1709848800@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope 2024: Marking Milestones and Igniting Change
DESCRIPTION:Learn More\nIn 1983 ACWS began with a box of files and nine founding shelters who recognized that with their combined strengths\, passion and dedication\, they were stronger. 40 years later\, the ACWS is 40 members strong and is Alberta’s leading body of action against gender-based violence. \nJoin us in celebration to honour our 40th anniversary and in solidarity as we look to the future with renewed focus on our vision for a world free of gender-based violence and abuse. \nAs ACWS’s signature fundraising event\, Gifts of Hope raises crucial funds to support our programs and services\, including training and advocacy for the shelter sector\, increased access and support for survivors of gender-based violence\, and our violence prevention programming. \n  \nBiggest thanks to our sponsors: \n           
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2024-marking-milestones-and-igniting-change-event/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Centre\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231130T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231130T193000
DTSTAMP:20231031T154244Z
CREATED:20231019T154834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T154244Z
UID:37110-1701365400-1701372600@acws.ca
SUMMARY:With The Guys - Calgary
DESCRIPTION:How can you create change in your community\, workplace\, school\, or organization? \nMeet us at With the Guys and find out! \n“With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence” comes to  Calgary on Thursday\, November 30. \nThese evening events will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities\, sports teams\, schools\, workplaces\, and organizations. \nTo learn more and register\, please visit withtheguys.ca
URL:https://acws.ca/event/with-the-guys-calgary/
LOCATION:Wolfe Cadillac Calgary\, 1720 Bow Trail SW\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T3C 2E4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231123T193000
DTSTAMP:20231031T154243Z
CREATED:20231019T154532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T154243Z
UID:37104-1700760600-1700767800@acws.ca
SUMMARY:With The Guys - Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:How can you create change in your community\, workplace\, school\, or organization? \nMeet us at With the Guys and find out! \n“With the Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence” comes to Edmonton on Thursday\, November 23. \nThese evening events will include special guests speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities\, sports teams\, schools\, workplaces\, and organizations. \nTo learn more and register\, please visit withtheguys.ca
URL:https://acws.ca/event/with-the-guys-edmonton/
LOCATION:Wolfe Cadillac Edmonton\, 17820 Stony Plain Rd\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5S 1A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231021T170000
DTSTAMP:20231019T155530Z
CREATED:20231019T155530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T155530Z
UID:37115-1697904000-1697907600@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Litfest 2023 Book Launch: We Need to Do This: A History of the Women's Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters
DESCRIPTION:Litfest 2023 Book Launch: We Need to Do This: A History of the Women’s Shelter Movement in Alberta and the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters  by Alexandra Zabjek \nEvent is free of charge.
URL:https://acws.ca/event/litfest-2023-book-launch-we-need-to-do-this-a-history-of-the-womens-shelter-movement-in-alberta-and-the-alberta-council-of-womens-shelters/
LOCATION:Stanley A. Milner Library – Muttart Theatre\, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 2V4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230503T210000
DTSTAMP:20230323T214721Z
CREATED:20230323T214721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T214721Z
UID:36284-1683140400-1683147600@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Leading Change with Jonathan Van Ness
DESCRIPTION:ACWS welcomes JVN at the headline event on Wednesday\, May 3\, at the Edmonton Convention Centre for a personal conversation on the serious topic of gender-based violence tackled with characteristic compassion and humour. \nACWS members\, please check the Members Hub for a discount promo code. \nTickets can also be purchased for the full conference\, with the option to include the additional JVN ticket at a discounted rate. \nBuy Tickets
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-with-jonathan-van-ness/
LOCATION:Edmonton Convention Centre\, 9797 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 1N9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230505
DTSTAMP:20230323T214113Z
CREATED:20221205T215058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T214113Z
UID:35758-1682985600-1683244799@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Leading Change Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:Circles of Change: Inspiring Ethical Spaces in Gender-based Violence Prevention\nMay 2 – 4 2023\, Edmonton \nThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters (ACWS) is excited to announce the 2nd Leading Change™ Summit. Building on the bold conversations from our 2019 event\, the 2023 Summit will focus on ideas\, research\, and emerging practices in visioning\, fostering\, and sustaining more ethical spaces in gender-based violence prevention.  \nAt the River Cree Resort & Casino:\nMay 2:\n6 pm – 9 pm: Welcome Reception and Opening Ceremonies\nMay 3:\n8 am – 9 am: Breakfast\n9 am – 4 pm: Conference Events\nMay 4:\n8 am – 9 am: Breakfast\n9 am – 2:15 pm: Conference Events \nACWS members\, please check the Members Hub for a discount promo code. \nRegister Now
URL:https://acws.ca/event/leading-change-summit-2023/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230311T220000
DTSTAMP:20230125T174747Z
CREATED:20230119T195859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T174747Z
UID:35886-1678557600-1678572000@acws.ca
SUMMARY:Gifts of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Get Tickets\nMarch 11\, 2023 @ 6:00 PM \nSandman Signature Edmonton Downtown\n10235 101 Street\, Edmonton \n\nGuest Speakers\, Tracy Stark and Sandra Kolbuc\, co-authors of Gross Misconduct: Hitting From Behind\n\nThe Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters invites you to attend Gifts of Hope 2023.  Join us for a gourmet meal\, powerful and moving guest speakers\, and an inspiring presentation from ACWS staff. We have planned raffles\, a silent auction\, and other activities to keep you entertained all evening. Bring your spouse\, your friend\, or coworkers – everyone is welcome. Together we are stronger and with your support\, we can make a difference for those experiencing gender-based violence in our communities. \nThis year\, we are pleased to host speakers and co-authors of Gross Misconduct: Hitting From Behind\, Tracy Stark and Sandra Young Kolbuc. The book details Tracy’s journey to peace and purpose after she experienced immeasurable heartbreak with the death of her children at the hands of their father. She will share some of her journey with us at the event and Sandra will touch on the systemic issues and barriers that ultimately contributed to the tragedy. \nPlease note: The Gifts of Hope event will contain conversations around domestic violence and abuse\, including murder. We are conscious that these moments may be triggering to some individuals. \nSchedule of Events:\n\n\nDoors open: 5:45 PM\nBegins: 6:00 PM\nDinner: 7:00 PM\nGuest Speakers: 7:30 PM\nACWS Presentation: 8:30 PM \nThe remainder of the evening will be reserved for networking with guests and sponsors\, silent auctions\, and other planned activities. \n\n 
URL:https://acws.ca/event/gifts-of-hope-2023/
LOCATION:Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown\, 10235 101 Street\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230309
DTSTAMP:20230131T213423Z
CREATED:20230131T213423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T213423Z
UID:35941-1678233600-1678319999@acws.ca
SUMMARY:International Women's Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://acws.ca/event/international-womens-day/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Public Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221207T123000
DTSTAMP:20221206T190703Z
CREATED:20221130T235711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T190703Z
UID:35744-1670410800-1670416200@acws.ca
SUMMARY:2022 Data Release Virtual Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:2022 Data Release Virtual Launch Event\nWednesday\, December 7\, 2022\n11 am – 12:30 pm\nEvery year\, ACWS compiles and analyzes the data provided by its members from the previous fiscal year. This data provides important insight into the experiences of domestic violence survivors and the frontline agencies that support them. This live media event will include presentations from Jan Reimer\, Executive Director of ACWS\, and shelter directors from ACWS member shelters across the province. Media will be given the opportunity to ask questions. The virtual event is open to the public by registration. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://acws.ca/event/2022-data-release-virtual-launch-event/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Other Event,Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221211
DTSTAMP:20221201T213019Z
CREATED:20221201T160220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T213019Z
UID:35747-1669334400-1670716799@acws.ca
SUMMARY:16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://acws.ca/event/16-days-of-activism-against-gender-based-violence-2/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Public Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221124T193000
DTSTAMP:20221011T225120Z
CREATED:20221011T214704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T225120Z
UID:35009-1669311000-1669318200@acws.ca
SUMMARY:With The Guys: Building Leaders to End Domestic Violence
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Breakfast With the Guys event is different this year! \nWhen: Thursday\, November 24\, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\nWhere: Little Brick\, 10004 90th Street\, Edmonton\, AB\nWho: People of all genders are welcome! This event seeks to build male leadership in the cause of stopping male violence against women and is part of our Family Violence Prevention Month activities.\nTickets: $25\, includes 1 Sea Change beverage and snacks \nThis year’s event will take place in-person at 5 pm (NOT at breakfast!) \nYou’ll hear from special guests including partners of Leading Change™ speaking about their experiences working with ACWS to make change to end gender-based violence in their communities\, schools\, workplaces\, and organizations. ACWS staff will answer questions about the Leading Change™ programs\, and attendees will have a chance to network with business leaders and people passionate about violence prevention. \nHow can you create change in your community\, workplace\, school\, or organization? Meet us at With the Guys and find out! Space is limited\, so buy your tickets now to avoid disappointment! \nBuy Tickets Now
URL:https://acws.ca/event/with-the-guys-building-leaders-to-end-domestic-violence/
LOCATION:Little Brick\, 10004 90 ST NW\, EDMONTON\, Alberta\, T5H 4P4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Other Event
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