Nooks and Crannies

The Okotoks Art Gallery is hosting its annual call for submissions for Nooks and Crannies.

Create amazing art out of recycled materials, and be part of this summer's amazing Nooks and Crannies Festival.

The deadline to submit is May 15. Hurry, you don't want to miss it.

This is a paid opportunity. 

Organized outdoor sports not permitted

The recent provincial announcement of new restrictions will have an impact on Okotoks’ outdoor recreational activities.

All organized outdoor sports are now prohibited, except with members from the same household or two close contacts for those who live alone. This has required the Town to cancel all bookings for sports organizations on Town sports fields.

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Aquatics Summer Registration

May 20 for local residents

May 27 for non-residents

Watch for more information on how to register for summer aquatic programs. 

Programs are viewable on activeokotoks.ca

Day Camp Registration 

May 20 for local residents

May 27 for non-residents

Stay tuned for day camp registrations.

Residents of Okotoks and Foothills County can register as of May 20 and May 27 for non-residents.

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Virtual Culture:

Sandpaper Crayon Art to Throw Pillow

Saturday, May 15 & 29 | 10 - 11 AM

ONLINE

In part one of this online class with local artist Joyce Brown, you’ll create art for a throw pillow cover with wax crayons and sandpaper. You’ll learn how to use sandpaper as your canvas as you colour a picture with wax crayons, then transfer the picture to the fabric. During the second class, we will make your unique sandpaper art into a fabric throw pillow cover.

Creating crayon art is perfect for all ages. Making a throw pillow is a simple sewing project appropriate for all who can work a sewing machine or hand stitch it with a needle and thread.

This class is made possible with the support of the Okotoks Arts Council.

A limited amount of supply kits are available for purchase ($20+GST). Please contact the Okotoks Art Gallery (403-938-3204).

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Be Water Smart® 

Water safety this year is extra important with most pools and swimming lessons impacted by Covid-19. 

Please take extra precautions this summer when you are near or on the water. 

Water Smart is a trademark of the Lifesaving Society.

Water Smart has some amazing resources:

• How to tell if a lifejacket fits
• Be a Water Smart boater
• Don't drink and drown
• Drowning hits close to home
• Know before you go
• Swim to survive
• Within arms' reach and active supervision

Learn about water safety

Kite Festival

Saturday, May 30 | All Day

SAVE THE DATE! 

The kite festival is back for another year of scavenger hunt fun with a chance to win some prizes - hint: it might be a $50 gift card to a local business of your choice.

Stay tuned for details