SEPTEMBER 2010

• Registration

OCTOBER 2010

• Tuesday October 5 - first practice of the new season
• Poppy Sales (October/Late November - 2 hour mandatory commitment)

November 2010

• Wednesday, November 11 - Remembrance Day - Competition Band
• Tuesday, November 23 - AGM

December 2010

• December 7th - regular practice
  
  December 14th - BAND PRACTICE CANCELLED (due to unavailibility of the Legion)
  
  December 21st - Band Christmas Party & last day until January

January 2011

• Tuesday, January 4 - First Practice of New Year

February 2011

March 2011

April 2011

May 2011

• May 8 - Mother's Day Fundraiser
• May 14 - Annual Ogden Pipe Band Competition & Ceilidh
• May 21 - Moose Jaw HG
• May 22 - Regina HG
• May 29 - Lilac Festival Parade – not confirmed

June 2011

• June ? - Red Deer HG

July 2011

• Practices for the competition band – dates TBD

August 2011

• Saturday, August 27 - High River Highland Games

September 2011

• Saturday, September 3 - Calgary Highland Games
• Sunday, September 4 - Canmore Highland Games

Calendar of Annual Events

Parent/Executive Meetings

The monthly Executive meeting is held on the first Tuesday of each month: October 5, November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7

The monthly Parent meeting is held on the third Tuesday of each month. Input from all participants is welcome: October 19, November 16 (Annual General Meeting), December 21??, January 18, February 15, March 15, April 19, May 17, June 21

Casino

Our casino was held in June 2010 and was a great success.

Competition & Ceilidh

Our annual Competition and Ceilidh occurred in May 2010 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.