BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CanadianLocals.ca//Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:calgary-gcba-connect-calgary-04@canadianlocals.ca DTSTAMP:20261031T051712Z DTSTART:20261126T230000Z DTEND:20261127T030000Z SUMMARY:GCBA Connect | Calgary 04 LOCATION:Eau Claire Plaza\, 139 Barclay Parade SW\, Calgary DESCRIPTION:πŸŽ„ 4th GCBA Alberta Casual Connect – Christmas Edition at C algary Winter Market Join Us for Our Quarterly Get-Together! It's the perf ect chance to meet new people\, catch up with friends\, and enjoy a great evening together. This time\, we're adding a festive twist! As the holiday season approaches\, we're excited to invite you to our 4th GCBA Alberta C asual Connect – Christmas Edition at the Calgary Winter Market! Join us for an evening of networking\, meaningful conversations\, and holiday chee r in a traditional German-inspired Christmas market atmosphere. Whether yo u're a long-time GCBA member\, new to Calgary\, or simply interested in co nnecting with the German-Canadian business community\, we'd love to see yo u there! As always\, our Casual Connects are informal gatherings with no f ormal agenda or presentations – just great conversations and new connect ions! πŸ“… Event Details πŸ“… Date: Thursday\, November 26\, 2026πŸ•” Time : 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMπŸ“ Location: Calgary Winter Market\, Eau Claire Plaza \, Calgary🎟️ Admission: Free with mandatory registration (limited to 30 attendees) 🎁 Special Perks for GCBA Connect Attendees! Thanks to the generous support of the Calgary Winter Market\, all registered GCBA Chris tmas Connect attendees will enjoy: Free Admission: Simply present your GCB A Showpass ticket at the Calgary Winter Market entrance to enjoy complimen tary admission. Complimentary Mulled Wine (GlΓΌhwein): Each registered att endee will receive one free mulled wine\, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options available. Reserved Tables: We have reserved tables for our GCBA community to gather\, connect\, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Take the opportunity to explore the market\, discover local vendors\, enjoy tradit ional Christmas treats\, and celebrate the season with fellow members and friends of the GCBA community! 🎟️ Registration – Please RSVP! To he lp us organize more efficiently\, RSVP by getting your free ticket in adva nce. This ensures a smooth event experience for everyone! Registration is mandatory\, and spaces are limited. We encourage you to register early! Pl ease always look for your confirmation email – check your inbox and spam folder. If there's no confirmation\, your booking didn't go through\, and we kindly ask you to register again. Please note: Food and additional bev erages are available for individual purchase. Your GCBA Showpass ticket al so serves as your complimentary admission ticket to the Calgary Winter Mar ket that evening. Frequently Asked Questions Can anyone attend the casual meetups? Yes\, GCBA Connect meetups are designed to be open and informal. Guests are welcome to bring friends\, colleagues or acquaintances who are interested in the German-Canadian business community. This also helps us t o raise awareness of the GCBA and potentially welcome new members. For thi s particular event\, attendees must be 18 years or older\, and advance reg istration is required. Do participants need to speak German? No\, while ma ny attendees do speak German\, the meetups are open to both German and Eng lish speakers. Conversations usually take place in either language\, so ev eryone can feel included and comfortable. We look forward to celebrating t he holiday season with you\, reconnecting with familiar faces\, and welcom ing new ones to our growing German-Canadian business community in Alberta! See you at the Christmas Market! πŸŽ„ URL:https://canadianlocals.ca/calgary/events/gcba-connect-calgary-04 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR