Rise Above Community Connections & Event Consulting

Really hoping the new Mustard Seed can help with some of these issues! https://www.bridgecitynews.ca/news/no-place-to-go

This is Awesome! Ok Truckers we all know you want some Amazing smoked meat from Hickory Street Give them a call today to set up your orders!

Shawn Bubel in the Department of Geography & Environment has conducted many excavations in Alberta. At the bison kill site of Fincastle, she unearthed ten bone ...uprights large bison bones like mandibles pushed into the soil for unknown reasons. These evocative finds were declared the top finds of 2015 by a number of science websites and two are now on display at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton! See more

Start writing your Dreams down now! Make 2021 your year to Shine Bright HAPPY NEW YEAR Thank your for the support this year. I may have started my events business the same month Covid-19 hit. But I am choosing to believe that with the connections and friends made 2021 Events will be amazing for Rise Above Community Connections & Event Consulting!!... Together we are creating a stronger more united community Thank You to all the people, groups, businesses and organizations that make this community Amazing!

This came up on my memories today! I believe its worth the share Always know that even the little things you do can and does Help Change the world MLH&R Brothers and Sisters from PhoenixBAB Lethbridge national secretary. THIS THO ... This may not be exactly how my life was but it does bring wemories up that makes me think of when i was in grade 1. I asked my still now over 30 years later best friend Christy Duncan to come for lunch with me during lunch break at school. When she said yes. I never thought anything of it as I was young, but coming to my house for lunch meant we were going to the Soup Kitchen. Strange thing is I actually enjoyed going there to be honest. I remember the nice ladies that always served the food and the donuts at the end of the line After Bonnie Fehr Christy's mom heard of this she not only gave me lunch from that day on she also gave me so MUCH MORE. More than I'm sure she could realize. She Gave Me A Safe Place! She Gave Me A Sense Of Normalcy! She Gave Me Love! She Gave Me A Form Of Stability! She Gave Me Compassion! She Gave Me Family! I am forever grateful for her and her families ability to simply Love Me This was a true form of INCLUSION in my life and it MATTERED SO MUCH EVERY ACT OF KINDNESS MATTERS more than we know! This act of kindness has helped make me who I am today Help me say THANK YOU to Bonnie for stepping up for a Child who Needed Her https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.fehr.1 #EveryActOfKindnessMatters #togetherwearestronger #Unity #BeSomeonesSafePlace

Today's Facebook live on Awareness Hour

Mine is to Believe in Me and to Hustle hard for my Business and my Community

The Chinook Child Advocacy Centre will be 1 of 8 centres in Alberta that is devoted to giving a child friendly space that provides a safe environment where chil...dren can feel free to explore and engage in play activities. Having a Therapeutic Play Room will be a critical piece in meeting the child's emotional needs as they may not be able to process their own emotions or articulate them to adults. Experiencing abuse or witnessing violence is stressful for children and play is essential to their ability to cope with stress and trauma as play is familiar to them and allows them the opportunity to communicate, express emotions, and achieve a sense of control. Donate to our Give Support Give Hope Campaign and give the gift of a brighter future. https://www.canadahelps.org//give-hope-give-support-to-th/ #childadvocacy #ChildAdvocacyCentre #suppoutsurvivors #playisimportant #CSACLeth #CCACLeth #YQL #GiveSupportGiveHope

As promised, we are teaming up with our friends over at Chef Stella’s for a New Year's Eve Meal Pack that will have your mouth watering! We've decided to combi...ne forces to craft a smoked Brisket & Chicken Lasagna meal that will give you the best of both Chef Stella and Hickory Street's expertise! Here's what's included: Smoked Chicken & Brisket Lasagna -Mamma's hand-crafted noodles (Chef Stella) -Brisket & Chicken (Hickory Street) -Tomato & Alfredo Sauce (Chef Stella) -Bbq Sauce (Hickory Street) -Fire Roasted Peppers (Chef Stella) Caesar Salad -Dressing, Parmesan & Croutons (Chef Stella) -Candied Bacon (Hickory Street) Pesto Bread from Chef Stella's! Feeds: 2 Price: $50 All orders must be in by December 29th and will be ready for pick up at the diner Thursday, December 31st, between 9 AM and 2 PM. You can order here! https://www.hickorystreetfood.com//new-year-s-special/439

Boy, oh boy, brunch lovers, do we ever have a New Year's Day Meal Pack for you! Have you been missing our Chef Stella brunch? If so, check out this Brunch Meal ...Pack we have planned - a perfect way to cure that New Year's Eve hangover while starting 2021 with a smile! Here's what's included: Cheesy Scrambled Eggs Bacon Hashbrowns Fruit Salad Pancakes Biscuits & Gravy Mac & Cheese Blueberry Scone Fruit Crumble Feeds: 2 Price: $42 Here's what to do: 1) call our cell to place your order (403) 394-4204 2) All orders will be ready for pick up at the diner Friday, January 1st, between 9 AM and 2 PM. 3) We will take your payment at pick up! 4) Heat your Chef Stella Brunch Pack in the oven for 15 minutes and enjoy your perfect way to celebrate the start of 2021!

This I Truly LOVE! Community Strong!!

Looking to support a few more families in need this Christmas through the Shop of Wonders program, if you know someone in need of gifts for their loved ones ple...ase email [email protected] or [email protected] we have a few more spots for families before the end of the day on the 23rd. Help spread the word :) See more

Only a few hrs left before these Birthday Parades start. Would love to have a big turn out for these little guys. Let's make this awesome!

Our Food Recovery Program has been busy baking and will be selling assorted baking trays. Stop by our Admin counter to get yours while quantities last.

Thank You to All who have Donated or Sponsored a family so far The collaboration and connections made thus far is Amazing! This is 9nly possible because of the community members , businesses and organizations giving back with us. This is our updated list of items still on the youths wish lists. The obvious areas of parti beed are Some of them are Big Ticket Items, Gift Cards and Electronics! If these are things your business, family or group are capable of donating one! Pl...ease message or call Phoenix 403-635-0772 Perfect idea for a team of work colleagues or group of friends to team up or even take in those bottles collecting dust and purchase a wish list item Bikers Are Buddies Lethbridge

Our toy section for kids ages 11-12 is needing a restock! Nurf guns are popular this year! Girl gifts like jewelry, craft materials, room decor, etc. ... Thank you so much for your generosity everyone

We have one week left at Shop of Wonders! We are looking for volunteers to help tear down on Monday the 28th. Groups or individuals are welcomed! It's the final push and we can use all the help we can get. To sign up, please email Darcee at [email protected]

This collaboration is gonna be so Amazing!! a Must Have for sure. Make sure you don't Miss Out!

This is amazing ! Support who Supports You Lethbridge Thank You Chef Stella diner & catering for the support. You guys do so much for our community ... Together We Do Make A Difference

Did someone say Lethbridge pick ups

I’m going to float what might be a crazy fundraising idea... as many of you know I’ve played Santa many times over the years and given the current pandemic, t...he chances of children visiting with Santa are pretty slim. My idea is that you would make a donation to the Soup Kitchen and then send me the names of your kids and I’d do a short video (in my Santa suit) and send it to you via social media and you could play it whenever you wished. This way your kids would get a virtual visit from Santa and you’d be supporting the Soup Kitchen at the same time. Would this be of interest at all or should I simply delete this post as a bad idea? IF you think this idea has some merit, send my a text at 587.220.8688 and we can discuss it further. PS - I’d prefer that you send the etransfer donation after you have received the video on December 19th. Bill Ginther

Thought for the day: Giving back! Service work is something we should all be doing. Giving back to your community is important to our recovery and to our life. Remember service to others is the rent we pay for your room here on earth. How are you doing to give back?

Chef Stella Christmas Meal Pack! 2020 has been a long and winding road for so many of us. One thing that is sure to lift our holiday spirits is good food in... the company of those you love. Not to mention letting Chef Stella do the cooking this year! Check out our Holiday Meal for 2020! Here's what is included: Turkey Gravy Cranberries Mashed Potatoes Stuffing Hot Vegetables Feeds 2 Price $38.00 Add On: Roasted Ham & Pineapple sauce $14 Scalloped Potatoes $10 Cabbage Rolls $14 Caesar Salad $10 Pesto Bread $6 Here's what to do: 1) Call our cell to place your order (403) 394-4204 2) Order by December 22nd for pick up on December 24th between 8 AM 2 PM. Make sure to check out our annual bake sale at the diner when you stop by to pick up your meal. 3) We will take your payment at pick up! It is so important for us to give back during the holiday season. That's why for this year's Holiday Meal Pack, we will be collecting donations of meals for people in need. For $25, you can donate a Chef Stella Meal Pack to a family in need. Spread some holiday cheer this year! Our local soup kitchen and Bikers are Buddies - Lethbridge will be in charge of finding families in need that will delight in your generous donations! Please feel free to share this post, and get the word out!

Worthy cause to support Its the trauma therapy that helps heal! #SaveOurChildren

Please watch this video to support people with cystic fibrosis YourSurprise and myself cf_adventurerlife have teamed up together to raise money to find a cure f...or cystic fibrosis. Either go to my Instagram at @cf_adventurerlife and Click on the link or go to www.yoursuprise.com/cf and order a one-of-a-kind personalized CFadventurerlife apparel !!! And the kind Dutch Cowboys will donate Half of the cost towards finding a cure for cystic fibrosis!! So go to the website and order yours today and help to find a cure for Cf !! Please share this post See more

http://globalnews.ca//child-advocacy-centre-southern-albe/ Give Support Give Hope Campaign to support the Chinook Child Advocacy Centre

Good morning, Lethbridge! Tomorrow (Sunday, December 13th) is Market Day at the diner! We have a variety of tasty treats, eats and holiday gift ideas for your s...hopping needs! Make sure to stop by and check us out! Call (403) 394-4204 for curbside pick up or stop by on our Market Days (Thursday's 12 PM - 7 PM and Sunday's 10 AM - 4 PM) Stella’s Favourites from the Freezer: Chicken Pie Individual $7.50 Family $22.00 Turkey Pie Individual $7.50 Family $22.00 Steak & Potato Pie Individual $7.50 Family $22.00 Shepherd’s Pie $15.00 Mamma’s Italian Kitchen: Lasagna - Small $18 (2-3 people) - Large $48 (9-12) Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 6 pcs -Traditional $15 -Vegetarian $15 -Gluten-Free $18 Chicken Cutlets, 6 pcs $24 Spicy Sausage, 6 pcs $18 (GF) Meat Sauce $15 (GF) Alfredo Sauce $15 (V) Tomato Sauce $12 (GF, V) Stella Favourites Chicken Fingers, 12 pcs $16 Cabbage Rolls, 4 pcs $14 (GF) Falafels, 6 pcs $5 (GF, V) Soup $9 Vegan Chili $9 (GF, V) Black Bean Stew $9 (GF, V) Chili $10 (GF) Beef Stew $10 (GF) Cheese Sauce $7 (V) Sweets, Treats & Snacks Assorted: Fruit Pies $14 Cream Puffs, 6 pcs $14 Cookie Dough, 12 pcs Assorted kinds $5 Granola Bars, 6 pcs assorted kinds $10 Gluten-Free Bars, 6 pcs Assorted Kinds $14 Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, 6 pcs $10 ~Available Fresh~ Thursday & Sunday While it lasts! Blueberry Scones (6 pcs) $10 Cinnamon Buns with cream cheese icing (6 pcs) $18 BREAD White $3.50 Brown $3.50 Cheese Bread $4.50 Cinnamon Bread $4.50 Biscuits (6 pcs) $6 In Our Fridge: Salad Dressing $6 -Caesar -Sweet Onion -Strawberry Balsamic -Lime Cilantro -Italian Sauces & Aioli $6 -Garlic Aioli -Chipotle Aioli -Dijon Aioli -Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli -Spicy Mustard -Cranberry Sauce Jam, Jelly & Syrups $6 -Jalapeño Apple Jelly -Apple Plum Jelly -Strawberry Blackberry Peach Jam -Orange Marmalade -Cinnamon Spread -Chokecherry Syrup

Come visit us! We still have room for some reservations tomorrow (Saturday) - call 403-756-MEAT Don’t want to dine-in? Get your takeout at www.hickorystreetfood.com

Today is the day!!!! Christmas cookie decorating Neighbour to Neighbour kits are packed and ready to be picked up TODAY!! Pick up time starts at 1pm at the in f...ront of Maranatha Christian reformed Church 260 McGill Blvd west. The kits will once again be filled with all you need to decorate some yummy Christmas cookies. We are so excited to share these kits with our church family and church neighbours as well! Please come out, grab a kit or two for your family (kids and adults alike will enjoy decorating some delicious cookies). The kits went fast last time, so don't delay! Merry Christmas to all!! See more

Today only! Come by today (Thursday, December 10th) between 12:30pm - 3pm for produce and bread. Community and Family Services building - 1811 2 Ave S. ... #GivingHopeToday

Mmmmmm get your goodies!

Let's just all Stand Together in Love Sending Love to all who's hearts are Heavy during these trying times!

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My beautiful granddaughter SOLEIL turns 4 this month and because of Covid we can not properly celebrate! So i am reaching out asking the community to Help me make her Day Extra Special by joining Bikers Are Buddies Lethbridge on December 20that 2:30pm the 7-11 parking lot 7 Park Meadows Blvd N, Lethbridge. Let's Make This A Special train and please decorate your vehicles her favorite color is purple and pink

Good way to help Good Sams this Christmas

Homemade meal without you having to cook it! Mmm sounds perfect!

Perfect way to give back this Holiday Season

Bikers Are Buddies Lethbridge is getting ready for our 2nd Annual Give Back happening on December 24th we have our Santa all ready ( Thanks to Bill Ginther ) an...d the children's Wish Lists are starting to get filled https://www.facebook.com/billjoan.ginther Thank you Hang Ups Closet Company Ltd for picking up a family with 3 youth and donating monetary funds to help us shop for others Support who Supports Us! This year we have also teamed up with Chef Stella diner & catering to make sure all recipients have a Delicious Meal! These are the Wish Lists and Items that we still have left to find for these Amazing Youth!! We are Calling Out to everyone who is able to help fill these lists, all businesses that may be able to donate an item they see on these lists that they may have in store, or a organization that wants to help. Or even Challenge your friends or staff/co-workers to each buy 1 item for a child! Because Every Little Act Of Kindness Matters We have many ways for you to be a part of Giving Back within our community this Holiday Season. Thank You for the Support thus far #YQL #beabuddynotabully #togetherwearestronger #community #youthempowerment #BABChristmasGiveBack2020

Help Wood's Homes help our youth by bidding on items in this virtual auction https://www.givergy.ca/childrensbenefitauction/

The deadline is December 5th at 11am for submissions.

Toast: To finding the positive and the things that can bring us together rather than divide us. I am working on a special personal project and I need a little... bit of help! Do you have special moment or quote or image that really takes you away from the chaos that has been this year? Would you share it with me for a special media project I’m doing? I want to keep it a surprise haha, so I don’t want to say too much. But I would love if you had an image you would like to add to this reminder that we are together in this. I want to showcase the strength and unity in humanity rather than seeing all the divide we’ve seen lately. Please DM me the image or comment it here. PS. I will be sharing the final project

Mmm Christmas Breakfast

Please share and help spread the word! Thank you

We have been working hard here at Inspired by Lynne. Christmas is coming up and we have been doing a LOT of custom work. Therefor we did not post much of our ...doing on social media. Starting with a very good cause... I made Christmas ornaments for @bikersarebuddiescanada they will be selling them on their website fundraising for their good cause. During #covid19 @bikersarebuddiescanada did 270 #birthdaydriveby for kids and adults. Support a great cause and buy your Christmas ornaments at https://www.babcanada.ca/product-page/bab-christmas-ornament.

Our good friends/Ministry Partners, Don & Donna Bladen of the Salvation Army NEED our/ your help. As you know they do their annual Kettle Campaign and they coul...d use people to staff their kettles at various retail locations around the city. The shifts are ONLY 2 hours long and you get to meet a lot of great people and help the poor in our community at the same time. If you’re able to help them out and take a few (or more shifts) contact them at: [email protected] See more

Meat Raffle Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lethbridge

Support Local! Chef Stella diner & catering has amazing food put your orders in today.

At Twenty Four Karats there is amazing Community Minded Initiatives happening! Come on down with a Non perishable food item and Edward Pan gives you a 5$ gold coupon to use on accessories in store All donations go to the ChristmasHope and Interfaith FoodBank food drive campaign. ... www.christmashope.ca

Anyone have a guitar they can donate to a senior?

Alberta is declaring a state of public health emergency and putting aggressive measures in place to protect the health system and reduce the rising spread of CO...VID-19 cases. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE GATHERINGS (PROVINCE-WIDE) Effective immediately, no indoor social gatherings will be permitted. Individuals who live alone may have up to 2 non-household close contacts who are able to visit in their homes. They must be the same two people throughout the duration of these measures. Social gatherings in indoor workplaces, such as lunchroom gatherings, are also not allowed. Outdoor social gatherings are permitted to a maximum of 10 people. Funeral services and wedding ceremonies must follow all public health guidance and are limited to a maximum of 10 in-person attendees. Receptions will not be permitted. Not following the mandatory restrictions could result in fines and enforcement. The Emergency Alert System will be used to ensure Albertans are aware of the mandatory requirements. PLACES OF WORSHIP (REGIONS UNDER ENHANCED STATUS) Effective immediately, places of worship are limited to a maximum of 1/3 normal attendance per service, physical distancing between households and masking will be required. Faith based leaders are encouraged to move services online. BUSINESS AND SERVICE RESTRICTIONS (EFFECTIVE NOV 27) Businesses within the enhanced status regions that must be closed for in-person service include: Banquet halls, conference centres, trade shows, auditoria and concert venues, non-approved/licensed markets, community centres Children’s play places or indoor playgrounds All levels of team and individual sport Businesses that may remain open with 25% occupancy including: Retail, including liquor and cannabis Grocery stores Pharmacies Clothing stores Computer and technology stores Hardware Additional services that may remain open with 25% occupancy including: Movie theatres Museums and galleries Libraries Casinos, offering slots only. Table games must be closed at this time. Indoor entertainment centres including amusement parks, water parks, bingo halls and racing centres. Indoor fitness, recreation, sports and physical activity centres, including dance and yoga studios, martial arts, gymnastics and private or public swimming pools. Restaurants, bars, pubs and lounges will be open with restrictions: Max of 6 people from the same immediate household at a table and no movement between tables People who live alone can meet with up to 2 non-household contacts as long as they’re the same two throughout the duration of these restrictions Only seated eating and drinking is permitted. No other services or entertainment will be allowed. K-12 SCHOOLS (PROVINCE-WIDE) In all schools, grades 7-12 will move to at-home learning on Nov. 30, ending in-person classes early. Students in Early Childhood Services and Grades K-6 will remain learning in-person until Dec. 18. All students will return to at-home learning after their winter break and resume in-person learning on January 11, 2021. This measure is mandatory. Alberta’s government is making diploma exams optional for the rest of the school year. Students and their parents can choose whether to write the exam or receive an exemption for the April, June, and August 2021 exam sessions. MANDATORY MASK REQUIREMENTS A new mandatory mask requirement is in place in Edmonton, Calgary and surrounding areas for indoor workplaces. This includes any location where employees are present, and applies to visitors, including delivery personnel, and employees or contractors. Masking will be mandatory in places of worship and existing school masking requirements will continue. More information is available at https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx

Come on down to Twenty Four Karats cannabis with a Non Parishable Food Item to receive a 5$ Gold Bar to spend on accessories in store. This is a great way for you to help the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge with their www.christmashope.ca Together we can make a difference in our communities ... Help us fill our big red bin full of FOOD!

I know this is a dangerous post and may well open the used book floodgate but I’m look for a FEW donations of used books for our little library. If you have... some to bring over, please call me before you come so I don’t get inundated with books. Bill Ginther Executive Director 587.220.8668