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Community Events

While World Wide Knit in Public Day is a global event, you can get involved locally. Join the "Virginia's Knitters" who will be gathering at the University of Alberta (Edmonton) in the Quad from 10:00AM to Noon on June 14, 2008. How to get there: The Quad is the main green area in the middle of campus just north of 114 Street and 89 Avenue. From the LRT/bus walk west to the Administration Building then go north a few steps and there it is. There is also parking at various parkades around campus. For a link to the University's interactive map, click here. The Quad is at 4 D/E on the map. There are bathrooms and concessions in the Student Union Building (4D on the map) most of which should be open in a Saturday during Spring Session. Please bring your own lawn chair, though there are tables around the Quad. In case of rain we will be in the Student Union Building D4 on the map in the concession area. This KIP is not knitting exclusive.
If you're looking for a mechanical method to speed up your knitting, here's a deal for you. Maryke is leaving the city and is selling two of her knitting machines, her entire yarn stash (including many coned yarns) and household items. Details and prices on these professional knitting machines are listed below, along with pictures. You can contact Maryke directly at (780) 633-6073. Posted: June 2, 2008.

For Sale Brother 930 Electronic Knitting Machine with all the extras... Carrying Case Table Instruction Book (easy to follow) Pattern Book (computerized in machine... just pick a number) Lace Cartridge, Garter Cartridge Stitch Transfer (from ribber to main bed) 4 Colour Yarn Changer Knit Leader with mylar sheet and ruler Garter Bar (holds stitches) Price: $650 Contact Maryke at (780) 633-6073


Brother Bulky Knitting Machine Main Machine and Ribber Table Knit Leader with mylar sheet and rulers Carrying Case Price: $450 Contact Maryke at (780) 633-6073


Fibre Week at Olds Community College: June 27 - July 4, 2008
We collect knit and crocheted squares for Blankets for Canada
Need to De-Stash?
Elsie Davis is a local knitter who works all year long to put together donations for the Mustard Seed’s charitable programs. Last year, she knit 250 headbands and 100 scarves! If you need to trim your yarn stash and would like to see it go to a worthwhile effort, give Elsie a call at (780) 473-2245. Small soaps, shampoos, tea towels and wearables (e.g. socks) are also welcome additions.	If you have yarn to donate to a good cause, call Nellie Maas at (780) 455-0195. Nellie is a member of the Wool Crafters group at a local Seniors Drop In Centre. The Wool Crafters knit up preemie hats, lap blankets, afghans and other comforts and donate their works to those in need.
This community events page is brought to you by River City Yarns and is intended to be a service to our website visitors. River City Yarns takes no responsibility for the these events, their organizors, aims, or objectives. Please contact us by e-mail at rivercityyarns@shaw.ca or by phone at (780) 477-9276 if you have any concerns about information or events posted here.