The Imperial and Sovereign Court of the Wild Rose, a fundraising organization out of Edmonton, has Albertans covered this holiday season with two unique offerings:

Looking to branch out into new fundraising ventures, the ISCWR worked with photographer James Birbeck to create some truly stunning images for this 2013 wall calendar.

These calendars were recently sold at the Taboo show and feedback was very positive. You can pick up a copy at any ISCWR community function in the month of December, including the New Years Eve Community Gala (see below).

Each calendar is $15.00 and all proceeds go towards a number of charities through the ISCWR, including but not limited to: The Pride Center of Edmonton, Camp Fyrefly, and also bursaries for Gay and Lesbian youth in the local community.

So if you want a fun and unique gift for friends or family that they can enjoy the whole year, you should check out the ISCWR 2013 Calendar.

2012 is drawing to a close, and the question of what to do on the evening of the final night of this year is on everyone’s mind. Perhaps the perfect way to prepare for the New Year, and ensure 2012 goes out with a bang is to attend the ISCWR Community New Years Gala.

The idea for the Gala came as a direct response to losing one of the Edmonton community’s LGBT hangouts, The Junction. The ISCWR has apparently heard from members of the community that are feeling disconnected and out of touch with people they used to see regularly at this bar, but happiness and camaraderie in our community is a priority to the court.  So this special New Years Eve party they are organizing is a way to offer people the opportunity of coming together again, and celebrate with "family".

The Ramada Hotel on Kingsway is where the annual Coronation is held, and they have kindly donated the bar space to the ISCR free of charge to hold this event on New Years Eve! Their generosity will allow for all money earned on this night to go towards the charities that the ISCWR supports.

All people from all aspects of Edmonton’s LGBT community are welcome. It is sure to be a relaxing, and fun evening. There will be no formal dress code; all patrons are encouraged to wear what they please, from drag to black tie - anything goes!

The ISCWR has lined up a donated VISA gift card valued at $200 as a door prize, and the evening will also feature an exciting silent auction. The auctions items will be kept secret until the event, but the court assures partygoers they are going to be amazing. A DJ will keep the party going, so patrons can dance the night away and enjoy party favors, a midnight lunch and champagne to ring in the New Year!

The release of their calendar might make gift shopping a little easier for you, and New Years Eve plans can also be easily sorted.  It is exciting that partygoers will be able to ring in the New Year with the beloved Emperor JJ Velour and Empress Vanity Fair! If you’re able to catch this opportunity, no doubt you’ll start off the New Year with a bang!