Our Lacombe September Burger of the Month gives back to Aspire Special Needs

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“Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them”.  A local Vice Principal who believes in the potential of ALL kids deserves an A+ for his September Burger of the Month at our Lacombe location!

Craig Fullarton, the Vice Principal at Ecole James S. McCormick School in Lacombe, served us our Guest Chef.  He helped create “The Vice”, an Alberta smash patty, boneless short rib, jalapeno jack cheese, queso cheese sauce, deep fried Cheeto breaded jalapenos, shaved onion, mixed peppers, beefsteak tomatoes, mixed greens, on a Cheeto dusted brioche bun!  $2 from every burger sold is going directly towards Craig’s charity of choice – Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre.

Craig says children are our greatest and most valuable resource, “every child is a special, unique individual that deserves the chance to be successful”.  As a local educator he’s had the opportunity to see firsthand the service Aspire provides “the level of energy, passion, optimism, hope and compassion they demonstrate in their work is evident.  There is nothing quite like the smile of a child as they learn and realize they have achieved success and Aspire’s commitment to making this happen for all children is incredible”.

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre is a charitable organization providing hope to children with special needs, the families who love them and the communities that care for them.  The Centre works with families, schools, educators, and community agencies to deliver quality education that meets kids’ specific needs, allowing them to reach their full potential.  BOTM funds will be directed to Aspire’s Fee Assistance Program which ensures families access to their services regardless of their income.  Those services allow families to work with a team of professionals like a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech and Language Pathologist to create individualized learning plans specific to each child.

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Craig helped us deliver $1334 to Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre today (Wednesday, October 13th).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guests for our Burger of the Month program month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $90,000 to local charities over the past 56 months!  THANK-YOU!

The October Burger of the Month in Lacombe is the “Supercrunch”, created in collaboration with local guest chef Taryn Hancock!  It includes crispy tempura fried chicken, grilled pepper bacon, spicy pepperoncini jam, fresh beefsteak tomato, cilantro, green onion, mixed greens, mary rose sauce on garlic butter toasted brioche bun. Finished with a pepperoncini bamboo pick.  $2 from every “Supercrunch” burger will go directly towards Taryn’s charity of choice – the Lacombe Health Trust

 

For more information contact:

 

JoAnne Hayden

Aspire Special Needs Resource Centre

403.340.2606

Jhayden@aspirespecialneeds.ca

 

Craig Fullarton

JS McCormick School

403.782.3096

craig.fullarton@wolfcreek.ab.ca

 

Kim Kay

Community Relations

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

 

 

 

 

Our Donald and Clare Burns 2021 Hospitality Scholarship Recipients

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This is Fiona and Victoria.
 
Both were chosen as the recipients for our Donald & Clare Burns Hospitality Scholarship.
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This $1500 Cilantro and Chive Scholarship is offered every year to anyone on our team who will be attending post-secondary education with hospitality at their core.
 
Both of these amazing young ladies radiate hospitality and positivity as ambassadors of our business, and to the people in their lives. Both excel at teaching and education, with bright futures ahead of them.
 
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I’m Jason Burns, the General Manager at Cilantro and Chive, and the person behind the scenes on social media. My Mom and Dad pledged their lives to serving their community, and impacted a lot of people in a positive way. They are the reason why I got into the hospitality industry, and I am extremely proud to have Fiona and Victoria honor their memory.
 
My family is so proud that Rieley and Kim are continuing the scholarship despite all of the challenges. Encouraging our team to achieve more for themselves and impact this community in a positive way is a legacy that all of us here are extremely proud of – and know is important now more than ever.
 
THANK YOU to all of our amazing scholarship submissions, and all the best to our team for their futures!
 
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“Hospitality is simply an opportunity to show love and care” — Julia Sugarbaker

We love this to the Moon and back!!! Our September Burger of the Month results

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A definite check in the win column in September at our Red Deer location as Cam Moon stepped out from behind the mic to help create a burger for our beloved Burger of the Month Program, the “Rebel Moon”.  For Rebel’s fans ‘Mooner’ will always hold a special place in their hearts after calling every Rebels game for more than two decades.  He’s now moving towards his 1st anniversary as Oilers radio play by play announcer.

Moon’s “Rebel Moon” burger included a toasted bolillos bun with spicy ground chorizo sausage, buttermilk marinated ancho chili fried chicken breast, butter leaf lettuce, melted cayenne and peppercorn gouda, topped with fresh guacamole!  $2 from every “Rebel Moon” is going directly to Cam’s charity of choice – Special Olympics Alberta!

When we asked Cam about Special Olympics, he pointed to his time with the Red Deer Rebels and the more than 20 seasons Mikel McIver has served as Dressing Room Attendant “I worked with Mikel, he became a good friend.  I was able to see the positive impact Special Olympics made on his life.  That’s the type of impact I’d like to support”.  Mikel has made quite the splash in the pool over the years winning countless medals at the provincial and national level with Special Olympics swimming.

Special Olympics Alberta supports over 3000 athletes in over 26 community programs.  BOTM dollars will help fund the return of their virtual PEAK Program.  Under the program they deliver eight-week programs designed to keep athletes healthy, connected, and active at home while they navigate the challenges of the pandemic.  Special Olympics delivers virtual sessions from workouts to nutrition.  Donations also support daily training for athletes who compete at regional, provincial, national, and international Games.

 

Thanks to your support of our beloved Burger of the Month Program Cam Moon helped us hand over $1482 to Special Olympics Alberta today (Friday, October 8th).  Thanks to the amazing support we see from our guest’s month after month, we have had the opportunity to give back over $90,000 to local charities over the past 56 months!  THANK-YOU!

The October Burger of the Month in Red Deer is “Stacked Up” created in collaboration with local Guest Chef Ashley Jackson!  It includes roasted brussel sprout and walnut pesto, gorgonzola cheese, beef and pork blended smash patties, prosciutto, fresh apple slices, shredded white cheddar cheese and lays salt n vinegar chips on salt n’ vinegar dusted and toasted potato roll.  $2 from every “Stacked Up” burger sold goes directly to Ashley’s charity of choice – Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation.

For more information contact:

 

Lorrie Sitler

Special Olympics Alberta

lsitler@specialolypics.ab.ca

 

 

Cam Moon

Edmonton Oilers Radio

403.358.1774

cmoon@edmontonoilers.com

 

 

Kim Kay

Cilantro and Chive

403.597.2127

kim@cilantroandchive.ca

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Ashley Jackson and our Red Deer October Burger of the Month!

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BEHOLD 💥 our Red Deer OCTOBER Burger of the Month!
“𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐃 𝐔𝐏”
Created in collaboration with local guest chef Ashley Jackson!
Alberta beef and pork blended smash patties, prosciutto, roasted brussels sprout and walnut pesto, gorgonzola cheese, fresh apple slices, shredded white cheddar cheese and lays salt n vinegar chips on salt n’ vinegar dusted and toasted potato roll.
$2 from every Stacked Up burger sold goes directly to Ashley’s charity of choice – Centre for Child & Adolescent Mental Health through the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation
A few words from Ashley about her charity choice :
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“The reason I chose the Centre for Child and Adolescent Mental Health is because 1 in 5 children and adolescents in Canada are currently struggling with mental health issues. Mental health support and resources will have life long positive impacts on the patient, their loved ones and our communities.
Donations are funding the build of the new centre, and also going toward services and home resources that empower and educate families to support the well-being of their loved ones. The new facility will allow for immediate intervention for families in crisis.
Currently, the only option for acute treatment is a hospital Emergency room. As well, the centre provides age appropriate care for older youth that are otherwise waitlisted into adult programs and treatment centres.”
Supporting mental health in our community is so important to us, and this is one delicious way to give back and raise awareness!
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Available in our Red Deer 📍 location only for the month of October!
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Behold our Lacombe October Burger of the Month!

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BEHOLD 💥 our Lacombe OCTOBER Burger of the Month!

“𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇”
Created in collaboration with local guest chef Taryn McCrank Hancock!

Crispy tempura fried chicken, grilled pepper bacon, spicy pepperoncini jam, fresh beefsteak tomato, cilantro, green onion, mixed greens lettuce, mary rose sauce on garlic butter toasted brioche bun. Finished with a pepperoncini pepper.

$2 from every Supercrunch burger will go directly towards Taryn’s charity of choice – the Lacombe Health Trust 💚

A few words from Taryn about her charity choice :
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“A little about me and my charity…. I’ve been a resident of Lacombe since December 2012, and have been in love with our community ever since. I came from bigger cities, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Regina, etc so moving here was a change, but a fantastic one. The close-knit feel of our community is something to be proud of. Times have been hard lately, but I feel like we will get back to it in the near future.

I’ve been employed at the Lacombe Hospital since 2014, and exclusively work in the ER now for the last three years. The number of community members I’ve met over the years, gotten to know and care for, is amazing. I love my career (although it’s often a tough job), and hope that my love comes across in my bedside manner.I chose the Lacombe Health Trust for this month’s charity so that we can directly influence and improve the healthcare that is provided to members of our community — to directly benefit our neighbours, friends, and family through the proceeds of Cilantro and Chive’s BOTM.”


SO EXCITED for this opportunity to support health care in our community, one delicious Burger at a time!

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Available in our Lacombe📍 location only for the month of October!
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New Local Artist showcased in our Lacombe location!

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For years we’ve showcased local artists, but we’re proud for the first time today to fulfill our dream of hanging Ceramics!
Thanks to the very talented Gwen of @beagle.and.alchemist, our Lacombe location 📍 now has 35 unique Ceramic Mugs adorning our walls ❤️ Gwen is an RDC and AUArts Alumni, and has called Lacombe home for roughly 20 years.
All mugs are available for purchase, with 100% of the funds going directly to the artist (cash only) ranging from $25-$35
So next time you’re in to dine with us in Lacombe, check out Gwen’s amazing artistry!
For more information on hanging local art in our Cilantro and Chive locations, please contact :
Kim Kay
Community Relations
Cilantro and Chive
403.597.2127
kim@cilantroandchive.ca

Cam Moon brings you the “REBEL MOON” to raise money for the Special Olympics!

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BEHOLD 💥 our Red Deer SEPTEMBER Burger of the Month!
“𝐑𝐄𝐁𝐄𝐋 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍”
Created in collaboration with our local Guest Chef Cam Moon! 🏒
Toasted Bolillos bun, spicy ground Chorizo Sausage, buttermilk marinated Ancho Chili Fried Chicken Breast, butter leaf Lettuce, melted Cayenne and Peppercorn Gouda from Sylvan Star Cheese, and topped with fresh Guacamole!
$2 from every “REBEL MOON” will go directly towards Cam’s charity of choice – the Special Olympics Alberta ❤️
Some words from Cam Moon about his choice of the Special Olympics Alberta :
“During my time with the Red Deer Rebels I worked with Mikel McIver. He became a good friend. I was able to see the positive impact The Special Olympics made on his life. That’s the type of impact I’d like to support.”
Available in our RED DEER 📍 location only for the month of September!
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