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Paint The Town Purple with Whitecourt FVI
November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM) in Alberta
It is a time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.
November 2022 Events
November 1: SHINE A LIGHT
November 3: PUB FOODS WITH THE DUDES
November 7: BUSINESS KITS: Kick-off for awareness resources around Whitecourt.
November 25: WOLVERINES GAME NIGHT
Happening:
All month long in November
Check out event listings below for details.
Shine A Light
Marks the start of Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)
Join us for an in-person event!
Residents are asked to turn on an outdoor light, hang a glow stick in a window, or plug in holiday lights for the duration of the night to shed light on the issue of family violence in our community.
Glow sticks will be available for pickup at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.
Happening:
Tuesday, November 1
Beginning at 6pm
Pub Foods With The Dudes
Speaker: Michael Hoyt
Join us for an in-person event!
As a Social Worker for the last thirty years, Michael Hoyt has wanted to strengthen community engagement of men and boys in preventing violence against women. Michael will be speaking to the men of Whitecourt on what it means to be engaged in allyship with women, to help reduce gender-based violence. Michael will animate this discussion within our community to address intimate partner violence from a primary prevention lens.
All attendees will automatically be entered into a draw to win a sports-themed gift basket, generously donated by Smitty’s Family Restaurant.
Happening:
Thursday, November 3
Starting at 7pm at Smitty’s Lounge in Whitecourt
Tickets:
$20 per ticket. Buy 3 tickets, get 4th free.
Registration:
Space is limited. Register by October 21.
Call the Allan & Jean Millar Centre at 780-778-3637. ID #8135
Family Violence Prevention Month
This is a time dedicated to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so Albertans can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities. Whitecourt Town Council encourages the citizens of Whitecourt to recognize November as FVPM.
Citizens are encouraged to #GoPurpleAB, engage, take a stand, and join together to help end family violence in our community.
Find information and resources by calling the 24-hour Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818, toll-free, or visit endfamilyviolence.alberta.ca.
Happening:
Every November
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