SEPTEMBER 2009

• Tuesday September 1 - Mail-in Registration
• Thursday September 3 - practice for competition band from 7:00 to 8:30, at the Ogden 50+ Activity Centre (Seniors' Centre), 2102 - 69th Ave SE, Calgary
• FUN DAY on one of the previous 4 practice days - FOR EVERYONE AND GUESTS
• Saturday September 5 - Calgary Highland Games
• Sunday September 6 - Canmore Highland Games
• Tuesday September 22 - registration night Parent/Executive Meetings
• Saturday, September 26 - Wedding Fundraiser

OCTOBER 2009

• Tuesday October 6 - first practice of the new season
• October 24 and 31 - Poppy Sales
• Saturday, October 31 (tentatively) - Calgary Poppy Fund - Colonel Belcher

November 2009

• Wednesday, November 11 - Remembrance Day
• Tuesday, November 17 - AGM
• Burns Club Performance TBA
• November 27 - 29 Kamp Kiwanis

December 2009

• Tuesday, December 15 Christmas Party

January 2010

• Tuesday, January 5 - First Practice of New Year

February 2010

• Winter Workshop - February 5- 7 @ Kamp Kiwanis
  • Schedule at a glance:
    • Drummers / Pipers
      • Arrive Friday at 6:00 pm
      • Leave Sunday after lunch at 1:30pm
    • Chanter / Drum Pad
      • Arrive Friday at 6:00 pm
      • Leave Saturday night after supper at 6:30 pm

TBA 2010

• Casino - 2 days/evenings
• Ceilidh
• Competition
• Child Find - Children's Festival

May 2010

• May 8 or 9 - Mother's Day Fundraiser
• Saturday, May 22 - Leave to SK
• Sunday, May 23 - Moose Jaw HG
• Monday, May 24 - Regina HG
• Tuesday, May 25 - Return to AB
• Wednesday, May 26 - NO PRACTICE
• (May - August) TBA Parades *
• Monday, May 30 - Lilac Festival (*unconfirmed)

June 2010

• June 26 - Red Deer HG
• June 27 - Ellerslie HG (*unconfirmed)

July 2010

• Thursday, July 1 - Canada Day - Ft Calgary
• Mid-July - Fort Edmonton HG (*unconfirmed)
• Occasional Summer Practices July and August

August 2010

• Possible Media Coverage for CUSGA
• Saturday, August 28 - High River HG (*unconfirmed)

September 2010

• Saturday, September 4 - Calgary HG (*unconfirmed)
• Sunday, September 5- Canmore HG (*unconfirmed)

Calendar of Annual Events

Parent/Executive Meetings

The monthly Executive meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month. The monthly Parent meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Input from all participants is welcome.

Casino

Our casino was held in September 2008 and was a great success.

Competition & Ceilidh

Our annual Competition and Ceilidh occurred in March 2009. The entire day was well received with music making starting early in the morning and continuing into the wee hours of the night. Plans for next year are already underway.

Highland Games

The OLPB and individual members participate in a number of highland games including Calgary, Canmore, High River,Red Deer and beyond.

Pipes and Roses

Members of the band pick up their instruments and for a small fee make Mother's Day a memorable experience by providing a private concert to mothers in their homes.

Piping and Drumming Workshop

Each fall we gather for a fun filled weekend to hone our musical skills and bond as a band. Dates will be posted in the fall.

Poppy Sales

Members of the Ogden Legion Pipe Band sell poppies each year to help to raise funds to support the Legion's veterans.

Remembrance Day

The OLPB participates in Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Legion each year.

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