Kevin Sorbo and Many other Stars trickle in at Calgary Airport

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Stars trickle in at Calgary Airport

By Jenna McMurray ,Calgary Sun

First posted: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 08:29 PM MST | Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 08:37 PM MST

L-R Celebrities, Kevin Sorbo and Kelly LeBrock were among the many stars arriving at the Calgary International Airport and making their way to The Fairmont Banff Springs Celebrity Sports Invitational which see's them taking part in events at the Banff Springs and Sunshine Village Ski Resort Friday and Saturday. Wednesday January 11 2012.DARREN MAKOWICHUK/CALGARY SUN QMI AGENCY

The mountain set may be seeing stars amongst the snow over the next few days.
Some of the more than three dozen celebrities who will attend at this week’s Fairmont Banff Springs Sports Invitational are expected to hit the slopes at Sunshine Village Thursday.
Among the stars on this year’s guest list are Alec Baldwin, Christie Brinkley, Peter Fonda, Brad Garrett, Marcia Gay Harden, Buzz Aldrin, Mark Messier, Jason Preistley, William Shatner and Alicia Silverstone.
The event is hosted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and auctions at the Star Gazer Gala at the Banff Springs Saturday will benefit his organization, Waterkeeper Alliance, which advocates for the wise use of water.
Celebs will take part in a toboggan/snowshoe event at Sunshine about 10 a.m. Friday and a slalom event the same time Saturday, but may be spotted on the slopes at any time over the next three days.
“People can get within just a few feet,” said Crosbie Cotton, media coordinator for the event.
“The stars are usually very approachable.”
Since the event didn’t come to the Canadian Rockies last year, Cotton said many of the invitees are particularly excited to hit Alberta’s renowned slopes again this week.
Actor Alec Baldwin posted his excitement to Twitter Wednesday, writing “Banff, baby. That great hotel. Sunshine Village. Lake Louise. Kicking Horse. Ah, Canada. Pour la neige....”
Jenny Dunbar, regional director of public relations for Fairmont hotels and resorts, mountain region, said Saturday’s gala, which includes a red carpet reception, dinner, live music by Michael McDonald and both live and silent auctions, will be a thrill.
“It’s watching people walk in the door that you would normally see on TV,” she said.
Tickets for the gala are still available for $500 a pop at fairmont.com/banffsprings or by calling 403-762-1710.
Last year’s auctions raised more than $1 million.
jenna.mcmurray@sunmedia.ca

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