NATIONAL: Cystic Fibrosis Canada, along with Kin Canada and Kinette Clubs, is hosting the Quest4CF scavenger hunt benefitting the local Cystic Fibrosis community. The event will take part in various cities across Canada, including Calgary and Saskatoon, on Oct. 18. Beginning at 11 a.m. at Safari Niagara, participants will be given maps and clues that will take them to their next destination. Tickets are $60 per vehicle, with a limit of 50 vehicles per community.
CALGARY: The fifth annual Rain Drop Gala, presented by Millenium Plus Homes, will take place at the Calgary Zoo Enmax Conservatory Oct. 17 beginning at 7 p.m. The semiformal, red-carpet gala features a silent auction, appetizers, action stations, a photo booth, and a live DJ. Tickets start at $35, with all funds going to benefit the World Partnership Walk.
EDMONTON: The City of Edmonton announced that the Edmonton Convention Centre will temporarily be used to house homeless people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Typically a venue for various concerts, conferences, and meetings, the site will offer sleeping accommodations, daily meals, washrooms, and storage. The shelter will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and it will be managed by various community agencies.
TORONTO: Journey Into Enchantment, a drive-through, holiday-themed illuminated trail, will take place in Markham from Nov. 20 to Jan. 4. The event will feature over one million colorful lights, as well as various music shows. In support of Sick Kids Hospital and the Toronto Animal Shelter, tickets are starting at $29.95 per car for up to eight passengers.
VANCOUVER: David Vertesi's Life Ghouls Pop Up Shop & Acoustic Show will take place Oct. 17 both virtually and in-person. The event will feature exclusive prints, shirts, merch, and murals by Alex Joukov, plus a performance by David Vertesi debuting his new album, Life Ghouls. Zoom tickets will start at $8 and tickets for the in-person event at Slice of Life Gallery & Studios are $40.
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