Family Violence Prevention Month – Community Events

This list will be updated as more events and activities are confirmed.

• 10th Annual Memorial Walk.
  Friday, November 1st @ 2PM.
  Join us at Medicine Hat City Hall for our annual walk to honour those impacted by Family Violence. We will be putting up purple ribbons around the downtown core.
• Story time & Activities at the Redcliff Public Library – Empathy Building.
  Thursday November 7th, 1:30-3:PM.
  Join us for a story time and activities centred on building empathy and understanding emotions. Suitable for elementary-aged students. 
• Story time & Activities at the Redcliff Public Library – Anger & Big Feelings.
  Friday November 8th, 1:30-3:PM.
  Join us for a story time and activities centred on how children can handle angry and “big feelings” in healthy ways. Suitable for elementary-aged students. 
• Medicine Hat Tigers – Chuck-a-puck Event
  Saturday, November 9th, 7PM
  Join us at the Tigers Game as we raise funds for MHWSS!
• MHWSS Christmas Hamper Program Begins
  November 12th to December 20th
  Learn how you can support MHWSS during this holiday season by visiting our Christmas Hamper Program page
• Leading Change: Domestic Violence & Your Workplace training.
  November 13th, Time & Registration info TBA
  This free training provides an overview of what domestic violence is, what employee responsibilities are within the Occupational Health & Safety Act, how everyone can work to build a safe work environment, and what local resources and supports are available. Thank you to the Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce for partnering with MHWSS to make this event possible.
• Medicine Hat Tigers – Community Corner & Puck Drop.
  Friday, November 15th, 7PM
  Join us at the Tigers Game where we will be dropping the puck to mark Family Violence Prevention Month. Drop by our booth at the Community Corner.
• Celebrating International Men’s Day
  November 19th, 11AM-1PM at Medicine Hat College.
  Join us outside the Students’ Association of MHC, as we partner with Sanare Centre. We will have SWAG bags, trivia/conversation cards, and informational displays. This year’s theme is “Men’s Health Champions” – encouraging men to work to build healthy communities, look out for each other, and promote health and wellness – including mental health.
• Senior Safety Series at The Veiner Centre.
  Thursday, November 21st, 9AM-NOON
  Join us at the Veiner Centre to learn more about elder abuse, family violence, local resources and supports, and how we can all be a part of creating a safer community. Featuring guest speakers from: MHWSS, Safe Families Intervention Team (Medicine Hat Police Service), Victims Assistance Unit (Medicine Hat Police Service), Sanare Centre. Door prizes & complimentary beverages and snacks.Free for members and non-members to attend. Register by calling 403-529-8307, or register at the Veiner Centre reception desk.
• Downtown Midnight Madness
  November 22nd – DYL Fashions (622 3rd St SE)
  Join us downtown for Medicine Hat’s annual Midnight Madness! We will be located at DYL Fashions  for the evening. We are extremely thankful for DYL, as they donate a portion of monthly proceeds from their bargain basement towards supporting MHWSS programs and services.
• Annual Christmas Market at Parkside School
  Friday, November 29th, 3:30-8PM
  Join us at this annual Christmas Market, as Redcliff also hosts its annual Tree Lighting Celebration and Midnight Madness. Make buttons with us, and support us by purchasing MHWSS toques and tote bags.
• Story time at the Medicine Hat Public Library.
  Saturday, November 30th, 2-4PM
  Join us for a storytime and activities centred on building empathy. For ages 6 to 9. Click to Register!
• Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women
  December 6th – TBD

Community Displays

• Medicine Hat Public Library FVPM Informational Display
• Redcliff Public Library FVPM Informational Display
• Veiner Centre – Elder Abuse Informational Display

Many local schools and organizations will be putting up purple ribbons to raise awareness about Family Violence Prevention Month – so keep an eye out for these!