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Participate in Banff’s 2022 Wildfire Hazards Cleanup Weekend, this Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. Homeowners are encouraged to spend a few hours in their yards reducing the accumulation of deadfall and debris that contribute to wildfire spread when the risk of fire danger climbs in the summer. There will be free yard waste disposal drop-off areas.

Join Banff Pride as we hike up the Castle Lookout Trail! We will meet at the Castle Lookout Trailhead at 10:00 am and head out from there. This trail is still snowy and muddy in sections, so good boots and hiking poles are recommended. The trail will take roughly 3.25 hours to complete. There will be some snacks provided, but be sure to bring enough water. This trail is roughly 7.2 km in length with 558 m of elevation gain. Everyone is welcome! See you there!

Come to the Family Fun Zone at The Fenlands and have some fun with the whole family or your friends. Parents or guardians with kids can play basketball, table tennis, badminton, giant lego, slackling or enjoy some arts and crafts, board games and much more.

Come alone or bring along some friends and join in a casual game of pickup basketball. Basketballs and pinnies provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

Come out and join others to kick the ball around in a fun pickup game of soccer. Balls, pinnies and nets are provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

Netball is a ball sport played by two teams of seven players. Games are played on a rectangular court with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Come out and join other locals while working up a sweat and learn a fun new game.

A fun fitness class that will have you focused on cardiovascular and muscular strengthening, core and balance and ends with a nice stretch. Open to all genders and abilities.

Come to the Family Fun Zone at The Fenlands and have some fun with the whole family or your friends. Parents or guardians with kids can play basketball, table tennis, badminton, giant lego, slackling or enjoy some arts and crafts, board games and much more.

Dance conditioning is a fun workout for your body and brain that will uplift your spirits. Each session will have you moving through a warm-up for joint mobility and ease, get your heart rate up with some barre exercises and challenge your brain with some simple choreography. You will finish with some dance-based movements for strengthening and a stretch. Dance makes you agile, flexible and strong while the music makes you smile! Open to all genders and abilities.

The Basement is a youth drop-in space where your child can hang out, play games, do homework, work on art projects, create music or just socialize with a youth leader. Healthy snacks provided. Check out the weekly special activities at banff.ca/thebasement. Open to all genders and abilities. This program is generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.

Come and settle into a practice featuring mostly traditional yin postures of long holds and little movement. Great for beginners and those who want to leave feeling relaxed and reconnecting. Blocks, straps and mats provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

Come to the Family Fun Zone at The Fenlands and have some fun with the whole family or your friends. Parents or guardians with kids can play basketball, table tennis, badminton, giant lego, slackling or enjoy some arts and crafts, board games and much more.

The Basement is a youth drop-in space where your child can hang out, play games, do homework, work on art projects, create music or just socialize with a youth leader. Healthy snacks provided. Check out the weekly special activities at banff.ca/thebasement. Open to all genders and abilities. This program is generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.

BanffLIFE Basecamp is a drop-in social program for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. This is the best place in town to hangout with friends in a welcoming space that is inclusive to all. Meet and connect with new or longtime locals, play games such as table tennis, billiards, foosball, board games and more! You can also enjoy affordable meals from Oh Bento including Japanese specialties like ramen and sushi.

In badminton you will use racquets to hit a shuttlecock (or birdie) across a net at your opponent. Badminton can be played one-on-one or as doubles, so come alone or bring a friend. Racquets and birdies are provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

In this one-day course you will learn the basics of outdoor rock climbing with the help of an ACMG certified guide in a small group setting. In the hands-on course you will learn how to use various rock climbing gear, ropes and belay systems. With the help of your guide you will try various beginner level top rope rock climbs at the day’s destination. You will experience an amazing day full of learning, fun and adventure! Technical equipment and transportation provided. This program is being generously supported by the Wim and Nancy Pauw Foundation.

Come out and learn the basics of the great game known as golf. Learn from a certified Canadian Golf Professional in a fun and safe environment. Equipment provided. Open to all genders and abilities.

This session will be presented in English and interpreted to Ukrainian. Learn about: Your work permit and visa, Other documents you need and how to get them, English language learning, Accessing Health care Services, Free & low-cost supports, Your community. Register: online https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ukrain, Email settlement.programmer@banff.ca, 403-762-1144

The 'Nobody's Perfect' program for parents is a great way to connect with and learn from other parents of young children. FREE childcare and snacks each week. Registration needed. Register at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2022SSBVFRN or call 403-762-1144