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• University of Lethbridge will present the Prentice Institute Brown Bag Series featuring “What does Early Childhood Education and Care have to do with Global Political Economy?” Oct. 28 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the U of L library, L1102. Jan Newberry, a U of L anthropology professor, will discuss the evolution of early childhood education and development programs around the world.

• Celebrate “Take Me Outside” Day Oct. 28. Statistics show that Canadian youth are spending up to 8 hours per day in front of screens — let’s make a difference. For more ideas on spending time outdoors, visit or call the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, 403-320-3064.

• Trinity United Church in Picture Butte will hold their annual BBQ Beef Supper Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Hall (112 4 St. S.). Eat in or take out. Cost is $15. For more details, call 403-732-4787.

• Winnipeg singer-songwriter Jaylene Johnson will perform in concert Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at VIA Church, 2820 18 Ave. N., as part of her fall tour in support of her new album, “Potter & Clay.” Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door (children 12 and under free). Tickets available at Dove Christian Supplies, 616 3 Ave. S., or online at www.jaylenejohnson-lethbridge.eventbrite.ca.

• Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club invites the public to play shuffleboard, mixed darts and billiards (pool) Fridays, 7 p.m., 517 5 Ave. S.

• A free workout group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the playground on Stafford Road North. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-393-5590.

• “The Beggar’s Opera” will be staged Oct. 28-29, 7:30-10 p.m., at the U of L’s David Spinks Theatre. The Beggar’s Opera became a sensation in 1728 and nearly 300 years later, it can still hold the stage. Its hummable tunes and fast-paced satirical plot helped point the way to the musical comedy of today.

• Galt Museum and Archives will hold its Halloween Spooktacular event Oct. 29 from 1–4:30 p.m. as part of Museum Community Day. The event will feature games, crafts and Galt ghost stories. Free admission; for all ages. Costumes are welcome and encouraged.

• The second annual Monster Mash Halloween Fundraiser will take place Oct. 29 from 7-11 p.m. in ATB Financial Community Room at Casa, 230 8 St. S. The event is a fundraiser for The Gallery at Casa. Featuring costume judging, carving contest, music and arty fun. Tickets are $20 (earlybird) and $25 at the door.

• The Rotary Club will present its annual Black Tie Gala Oct. 29 at the Coast Hotel, featuring clean-humour comedian Andy Pitz from New York City. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per plate, $475 for a table of four, $950 for a table of eight. All proceeds go toward local community projects as well as some international relief efforts. For ticket information, visit backinblack.ca.

• The Harambee Grandmas will hold a Fabric and Yarn Sale Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at McKillop United Church, with proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Come and find fabric, yarn, notions and sewing books at low prices. • Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society Annual General

Meeting will be held Oct. 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. If you have an interest in the beautiful mountain bluebird, come and participate. Everyone welcome.

• Kinsmen Club of Coaldale will hold a Halloween Fundraiser Cabaret Oct. 29 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Coaldale Community Centre, featuring music by DJ PBE’s Video Dance Party. Prizes for best Halloween costumes. $10 per person; tickets available at the door. For more details, call 403-345-5820. Proceeds go to fund community-minded projects.

• West Lethbridge Lions Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary Oct. 29 at the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lion Peggy at 403-328-0156.

• Lethbridge Community Silver Band will present a family-friendly Halloween concert, “Groovy Ghoulies,” Oct. 29 with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets: $15, children 12 and younger $2. Buy tickets online at lcbs.ca or at the door.

• Lethbridge Astronomy Society will hold a public viewing night and open house the last Saturday of the month (September to March, weather permitting) at 7:30 p.m. at the Oldman River Observatory in Popson Park. For those interested in astronomy and the night sky, this is an opportunity to learn more. For more details, visit http://www.lethbridgeastronomysoci ety.ca/.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host a Discover Walk Oct. 30 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Bats.” For information, phone 403-3203064.

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold a Halloween jam session Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion, with supper to follow. Everyone welcome.

• Lethbridge Symphony will present “Series 2 Trick or Treat,” a night of Halloweenthemed fun, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church with special guests, Vox Musica. Tickets range from $25-$75, and are available anytime at www.lethbridgesymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, Ext. 101.

• The 19th annual Royal Gala, presented by the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Royal LePage South Country, will take place Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. the Lethbridge Lodge Grand Ballroom. The event benefits YWCA Harbour House. Featuring live and silent auction. Tickets $20, available on Eventbrite only (Eventbrite.ca). Search Royal Gala 2016.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Pickleball for Beginners Wednesdays, Nov. 2-23 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Fee: $15 for LSCO members, $30 for non-members. Register by Oct. 31 (after this date add $5). To register or for details, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222. • A Winter Emergency Preparedness for Seniors session will be held Nov. 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre Annex, 1904 13 Ave. N. Topics include: Cold Weather Safety; What is Wind Chill?; Watches and Warnings; Home and Vehicle Preparing. RSVP to lpenner@nordbridgeseniors.com or phone 403-329-3222.

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• Volunteer 403-327-7080. Lethbridge invites volunteer managers to a luncheon in celebration of International Volunteer Managers’ Day Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge, 324 5 St. S. If you look after volunteers in some way, come meet your peers, have a delicious meal and enjoy some recognition for your important work. $15 cost includes lunch and door prize draw. Call Chelsea at 403332-4320 or email outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com to register.

• The Galt Historic Railway Park will present its annual Victorian Prairie Christmas event Nov. 16-18, featuring cowboy poetry, railway songs and dancing, and Christmas carols. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Cost is $20 per person; $18 per person for a group of 5 or more. RSVP by Oct. 31 by email to gcprs@telus.net. For more details, visit www.galtrailway.com. The railway park is located one kilometre north of Stirling; at the Stirling exit off Highway 4, follow the train station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C.