Shelley Ross

To register in this upcoming Wellness Exchange, please click here: buff.ly/4gTXXdB

Celebrate the Guiding Stars in Your Child's Journey! Red Deer community, let's unite in honoring the remarkable adults making lasting impressions on our kids' lives. Nominate a caring adult here buff.ly/mYS01zp #sparcreddeer

If you have a simple tax return, our Volunteer Income Tax Program provider is on site Tuesdays & Thursdays to prepare your return. Submitting an income tax return may be required to apply for support programs to which you may be qualified. See John in Bay 12 to file this year.

Today marks 142 years of TPL. 🎉🏛️ Here are pages of the original petition for the first public library in Toronto—signed by nearly 2,000 people. Until May 10, see the petition in our exhibit on handwritten history: tpl.ca/tdgallery

Celebrating and defending intellectual freedom is so important! Thanks to everyone who took part in #FTRW26 this year. Our #FreedomToRead matters, and we can’t wait to see you next year, February 21-27!

After months of rehearsals, 62 Hunting Hills High School students are ready to bring the energy, humour and heart of GREASE to the stage. Performances run March 5-8 at the Arts Centre @RedDeerPolytech. To learn more, or to purchase tickets, visit buff.ly/hmtTECw #RDPSD

Thank you to everyone for your amazing support in helping us CRUSH our goal for this year's Coldest Night of the Year event! Over $140,000 raised on Saturday!! WHOOT! Standing O for all! Mark February 27, 2027 in your calendar for next year's CNOY!! Let's do it again!!

Show your children how much they mean to you #sparcreddeer #helpingkidsgrowupgreat

@rdpl #reddeer Drop in chess Saturday morning 10:30, downtown branch, level 4, not a supervised by staff program so if you bring young people you need to stay nearby. Bring your own board!

Drop in chess at the downtown branch @rdpl this Saturday (Feb. 7) noon, fourth floor. Not a library program, just a lonely chess player looking for people to play. Paper boards/pieces provided, if that offends your sensibilities please be welcome to dust off and bring your own.

@WalmartCanada 's 10th annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change campaign runs from February 5 to March 4. Visit your local Walmart store or donate online to support our neighbours in need.

Join Our Herd & Celebrate Family Day at the MAG Red Deer Museum /Art Gallery invites you to a free, drop-in Family Day event on Monday, Feb. 16 from noon to 4:30. Hands-on creative activities, games, live local music, and Milkin’ It! The Origins of the Dairy Industry in Red Deer

Our excellent Family Services are the Cosmos charity this month, drop off your bottles and show your love.

Check out this Friendly February calendar for some daily actions to help you connect with others and spread kindness. buff.ly/o1rmagZ

Registration for our Little Learners Pre-K program for the 2026-27 year is open! Little Learners offers inclusive programming designed to increase communication, socialization and fosters a love of school for children of all needs and abilities. Visit buff.ly/41Pf3my.

Parents are invited to City Wide School Council on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. at Central Services Office (4747 53 St.). Share your input through Classroom Complexity engagement activities to help inform future resource, service & budget decisions. For more: buff.ly/cBcmyNC #RDPSD

There's still time to contribute to our Winter Warm Up by donating new mittens, toques, and socks at the Timberlands Library from Dec 1–Jan 16. #WinterWarmUp #SPARCredDeer #paintthetownpositive

First up for 2026 is Coldest Night of the Year. Saturday, February 28 come walk with other community members to raise awareness and funds for the homeless, hurting and hungry in Red Deer. Information on donations, registration & volunteering is at cnoy.org/reddeer #cnoy

Tag a friend or family member today! #sparcreddeer

Today is International Volunteer Day and we celebrate volunteerism and the people who strengthen our community every day. Volunteering builds more connected, inclusive and successful citizens and communities. @rdpl thanks this year's 563 volunteers for their valuable time!