So instead of bitching (as we in the hobby are so apt to do) I’ve decided to highlight some pretty awesome upcoming events in the Alberta Area:

It Came from OOTB 2011 -Edmonton AB – Canada Day Long Weekend:
In less than 5 days, the OOTB club will be running their much lauded annual event. As per usual, the event will be supporting the University of Alberta’s Campus Foodbank (which is just plain awesome, since the majority of return foodbank users are those who actually WORK for the university, as opposed to students). What’s new is they’re RAFFLING OFF trips to LAS VEGAS. Having just been there, I can say this is a prize definitely worth winning. A paltry $50 gets you your games, lunch on Saturday, some swag (I think its shirts this year) and a chance at the great prizes. Details can be found on their website: Out of the Basement Gaming or Painting Legend Dan Byer’s blog, Immaterium Press

WARHAMMER’D -Calgary AB –  July 16 & 17

It turns out that alcohol + wargaming = amazeballs! Mostly filled with Fantasy gamers (with a few spots for 40K) WARHAMMER’D just sounds like a good time. There’s 5 games, 2 mini games and 2 drink tickets that comes with your $80 entry. Also: PRIZES! For more info, check out the WARHAMMER’D Facebook event invite.