Team Edmonton is having its 4th annual Mixer on Saturday, February 26th at the Sawridge Inn. This is the second year that the Sawridge Inn has played host to the event, and according to Keith Andony of Team Edmonton, this partnership has been fabulous.

"They were such great hosts to work with on our previous event we were glad to return and work with them again."

Andony sees how the growth of the organization has brought out more facets of the community.

"The event has become increasingly diverse in terms of attendance. All genders, sexual orientations, ages and ability levels are welcome to attend. The event is not just for jocks and jockettes. At last year’s event we had everyone from seniors to University students coming out to find out what was available in the community. As Team Edmonton has grown from supporting 6 groups to 32 different activities, the size and scope of our mixer has increased as well."

Andony explains the event further. "As usual the event is free for all [18+] to attend. This evening is about providing the GLBTQ community with an opportunity to meet the organizers and participants from the entire spectrum of sports and recreation community. From hard core triathletes to recreational bowlers there is something for everyone to discover. Team Edmonton invites our community partners such as the Pride Week Society, Womonspace and HIV Edmonton to promote the work that they are involved with as well. It is an evening of awareness and opportunity for all."

A silent auction also takes place during the evening.

"The silent auction is filled with some great items donated by business and organizations that include everything from gourmet dinners to athletic apparel."

Team Edmonton is a volunteer-operated, non-profit society catering towards well organized and fun sporting events and recreational activities for the GLBTA community, which including: yoga, ultimate Frisbee, kickboxing, hockey, Hip-Hop, Dragon Boating, and badminton. This is not all, so make sure to check out their website for a complete list.

"The [mixer] is also a perfect opportunity to find out about how you can participate in the Outgames in Vancouver from July 25 to July 31st of this year. ... This evening is focused on getting over 300 guests mixing and mingling in a social atmosphere and discovering all that Edmonton has to offer to the GLBTQ community."