# Event Details - **Event Name**: Words & Whiskers Spring Club (ages 8-11) - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Words & Whiskers gives youth ages 8–11 a supportive space to boost reading confidence while enriching shelter animals!About this EventWeekly Meeting: Friday, 5pm - 7pmWords and Whiskers is to introduce participants aged 8-11 to Calgary Humane Society’s mission while helping them build confidence and enthusiasm in their reading skills. By reading aloud to animals, youth learn how to interact calmly and compassionately with animals while also providing them with socialization and enrichment. This book club format encourages literacy development, strengthens communication skills and helps inspire children to become future animal welfare advocates through their journey at CHS.Our Words & Whiskers club attendees will...Learn to identify animal body language signs in dogs, cats, bunnies, and moreBuild confidence and enthusiasm in reading by practicing aloud in a calm, supportive environmentStrengthen literacy and communication skills through structured reading activities and guided discussionsLearn how to interact with animals calmly, compassionately, and safely while providing enrichment through readingGain an understanding of Calgary Humane Society’s mission and how animal welfare organizations support animals in needDevelop empathy by recognizing how their presence and voices positively impact the animals they read toImprove focus, patience, and self‑expression through regular participation in a book‑club‑style formatConnect stories and reading experiences to real‑life animal care and advocacyGrow into thoughtful, future animal welfare advocates by engaging with animals, staff, and meaningful shelter activitiesClub Dates:Week 1: Friday April 17thWeek 2: Friday, April 24thWeek 3: Friday, May 1stWeek 4: Friday, May 8thWeek 5: Friday, May 15thWeek 6: Friday, May 22ndWeek 7: Friday, May 29thWeek 8: Friday, June 5thThis is an active, hands‑on learning experience. Each week, youth will take part in age‑appropriate tasks that support the shelter, including group activities, small projects, and meaningful contributions to the care and enrichment of our animals and their spaces. Before enrolling, we encourage families to talk with their children to ensure they are interested in participating in the program.We want every participant to feel welcome, engaged, and empowered. Together, we’ll build new skills, help animals in need, and make a positive impact—let’s learn and grow together! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/words-and-whiskers-spring-club-ages-8-11/100001984158355052 - **Event Categories**: meetups, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwords-whiskers-spring-club-ages-8-11-tickets-1984158355052 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 187.71, max: 187.71, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Calgary Humane Society - **lat**: 50.9554651 - **long**: -113.97108750000001 - **full address**: Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Canada ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Calgary Humane Society (https://allevents.in/org/calgary-humane-society/22642976) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1eb89b71340b3d0ea3d08eea5732efbd11ed2329c915decf34cf0f9e8916d818-rimg-w1200-h625-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1773049972 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Words+%26+Whiskers+Spring+Club+%28ages+8-11%29&date=17+Apr ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Calgary Humane Society, 4455 110 Avenue S.E., Calgary, Canada - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 187.71 up to 187.71 CAD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Calgary Humane Society - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** meetups, dog - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Words & Whiskers Spring Club (ages 8-11) ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Words & Whiskers Spring Club (ages 8-11)", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/1eb89b71340b3d0ea3d08eea5732efbd11ed2329c915decf34cf0f9e8916d818-rimg-w1200-h625-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1773049972", "startDate": "2026-04-17T17:00:00-06:00", "endDate": "2026-06-05T19:00:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/words-and-whiskers-spring-club-ages-8-11/100001984158355052", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Calgary Humane Society", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4455 110 Avenue S.E.", "postalCode": "T2C 2T7", "addressLocality": "Calgary", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.9554651", "longitude": "-113.97108750000001" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Words & Whiskers gives youth ages 8–11 a supportive space to boost reading confidence while enriching shelter animals!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-05T19:00:00-06:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-09", "lowPrice": "187.71", "highPrice": "187.71", "price": "187.71", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/words-and-whiskers-spring-club-ages-8-11/100001984158355052" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "CAD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/words-and-whiskers-spring-club-ages-8-11/100001984158355052", "price": "187.71", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Calgary Humane Society", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/calgary-humane-society/22642976", "description": "Visit Our WebsiteOur MissionTo help as many animals as we canWhat Do We Do?We are a hub for all animals in need—any animal, under any circumstances. Beyond adoptions, we support animal welfare in Calgary through education, outreach, emergency vet services for surrendered animals, behaviour training for those in need, and our unique ability to enforce the Animal Protection Act.We act as a gateway for more meaningful lives. By connecting people and animals, we help animals live healthy and happy lives with the right caretaker. And we help those caretakers reach the feelings of fulfilment and companionship that come with caring for an animal.What Is Our Vision?We dream of a community where all animals are valued, humanely treated, and live enriched lives. Calgary Humane Society is committed to creating a better tomorrow through education and collaboration." } ] } ] ```