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• The Kids, Tots and Babes Sale will take place April 29 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the West Pavilion at Exhibition Park. Browse nearly 100 tables packed with new and used kids’ clothes, toys, strollers, books and more. Admission: $4. • Shaughnessy Community Association will hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast (cost $5) from April 29 from 8-11 a.m. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open. • Galt Museum and Archives’ Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue April
29 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Rubber Band Guitars.” Make a toy guitar and learn about sound, resonance and vibrations. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will be
celebrated April 29 in more than 70 nations. Tai Chi and Qigong enthusiasts and friends are invited to meet at LSCO, 500 11 St. S., on that day in Gym 2 at 10 a.m. For more details, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222. • A Spring Market will be held April 29 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at All Saints Parish Hall, Assumption Church, 2405 12 Ave. S. Interesting items for everyone including arts, crafts, sewing, baking and small household items. • The 2017 Jayman Built MS Walk Lethbridge will take place Aug. 29 at the Henderson Lake Horseshoe Club. Check-in at 9 a.m., start time at 10 a.m. Route lengths of 2.5 and 5 km. Register at www.mswalks.ca. For more information, contact Brietta Gerrard at 403-328-7002 or email brietta.gerrard@mssociety.ca. • Canadian Condominium Institute South Alberta will present a full-day seminar for all condo owners, board members and professionals April 29 starting at 9 a.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge. More details can be found on the CCI website, www.ccisouthalberta.com or contact CCI in Calgary at 1-403-253-9082 or by email at administrator@ccisouthalberta.com.
• The Alberta Bike Swap will take place April 29 at Exhibition Park (North Pavilion), 3401 Parkside Drive S. Bike drop-off from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., bike sales from 2:30-4 p.m. More information online at albertabikeswap.ca, on Facebook, albertabikeswap, and on Twitter, @albertabikeswap. • Coffee Party and Bake Sale will take place April 29 from 10 a.m.-noon at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. $6 entry for hot drinks and and cold snacks including Hot Cross Buns, plus access to the bake table. Display of tea cups and teapots. United Church Women fundraiser. • “Put a Little Love in Your Heart,” a concert for the Interfaith Food Bank, will be presented April 29 at 2 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 24 Street and 15 Avenue South. The “Catch the Spirit” music team — introducing a new recording — will be joined by Bow City Underground, Cornucopia and John-Paul Ksiazek and guest stars Juran Greene, David Mikuliak and Don Ponech. Admission will be $20 or 20 lb. of food.
• International World Tai Chi Day will be celebrated with a free Tai Chi Qi-Gong class April 29 from 10-11:15 a.m. at the Canadian Yoga Institute. No prior experience necessary. Register at the institute by calling 403-394-9642. Limited class size. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session April 30 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Memorial Hall. Everyone welcome. Great Plate Catering at Legion will take orders for meals at 3 p.m. • McGill Blvd. Music and Arts School invites the public to enjoy free concerts and an art show April 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at 260 McGill Blvd. West.
• Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536. • Lethbridge Brain Trauma Support Society, for brain injury survivors and their families and friends, meets first Monday, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Health Centre, 1400 9 Ave. S., Lethbridge, east door entrance. • Cancer Buddies, a group for cancer survivors of all ages, meets first Monday to share stories of their journeys. Details: Darren, 403-380-3066 (home), 403-3808815 (cell). • Order of the Eastern Star Laurel Chapter #43 holds its monthly meeting
the first Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall in Lethbridge. For further information, call 403-320-1478. • Vesna, the Ukrainian celebration of spring featuring dances and brightly coloured costumes from various regions of Ukraine, will take place May 3 at 7 p.m. at the Yates Memorial Centre, featuring the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club along with guest performers Mexicanos Sin Fronteras and the Filipino Dance Group. Tickets are available through the Ticket Centre and can be purchased by phoning 403-329-7328 or online at www.lethbridge.ca/tickets. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. Tickets for children 12 and under are $5. • Birthright Lethbridge will hold its Annual General Meeting May 4 at 7 p.m. at Assumption Church Hall, 2405 12 Ave. S. There will be a video presentation and refreshments. Everyone welcome. • Friends of Medicare, Lethbridge Chapter will hold its Annual General
Meeting May 4 at 6:45 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery, 810 5 Ave. S. Guest speaker will be Dr. Carolyn Nowry of Canadian Doctors For Medicare on the topic “A Case for a Universal Pharmacare program in Canada.” Everyone welcome. • “Caring for the Caregivers,” a free talk by Dr. Roland Ikuta, will take place
May 4 at 7 p.m. at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St. S. Dr. Ikuta, a geriatrician, will speak about dementia, the burden of caregiving and how healthcare professionals can support caregivers. Representatives from the Alzheimer Society will be present to talk about their role in supporting caregivers. • The 5th Annual Live Well Showcase, a Trade Show for Active Aging, will take place May 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and
May 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. Free admission, door prizes, over 75 exhibitors, speakers. Roast beef dinner May 4 from 5-7 p.m. Everyone welcome. • École Agnes Davidson School will host its fourth annual Garage Sale May
5-6 in the school gymnasium, 2103 20 St. S. They are gratefully accepting all saleable donations of items to help raise funds for the new community playground. Items can be brought to the school from May 3 to May 5 at 12 p.m. The sale will include sporting equipment, clothing, kitchen items, home furnishings, books, toys, etc. There will also be an extensive and decadent bake sale.
• Compassionate Friends, a group of parents who have lost a child, will resume monthly meetings, starting May 6 from 10 a.m.-noon and continuing the first Saturday of every month at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. For more information, call Sandy at 403-393-3855. • The Taka Karate School annual demonstration will take place May 7 at 2 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge main theatre. Tickets are $5 per person, available through the Taka Karate School (403-327-5551) or at the university immediately prior to the demonstration. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Youth One and the Birds of Prey Centre. • All women are invited to an enjoyable evening, including dinner and fashion show May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Inn Banquet Room in Taber. Featured will be “Ups and Downs” Clothing and Accessories from Picture Butte, beautiful music by Laurie Keys from Grassy Lake, and an inspirational message, “Beauty for Ashes,” by Laura Klassen from Bow Island. Cost for the evening is $20 per person. For reservations, call Gail at 403-223-4637 or Jane at 403-223-1435. Cancellations are absolutely necessary by noon, May 8. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome. • FoodFit, a free program combining classes in nutrition and fitness, begins its next 12-week series of classes in May, running Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. starting May 9 or Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. starting May 11 at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. To register or for more information call Rudeen at 403-320-8779 or email rudeen@interfaithfoodbank.ca. Everyone is welcome. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Thursday, May 11 (note change of day) at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. Newcomers, are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. Yearly membership fee of $10 is waived for first time out. Tickets will be on sale May 2 and May 9 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location; use east side entrance of The Keg building. Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223 or Gerald, 403-381-3620. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a class on “Farm
House Boxes” May 11 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Rustic farm house boxes are a fun way to decorate for everyday and the seasons. Boxes measure 20 x 7 and 5 1/4” high. Wood will come pre-stained and prebuilt. Bring up to 4 jars to paint to put in your new box. All other supplies are included in the fee. Fee: $50 for LSCO members, $55 for non-members. Register by noon May 8. Space is limited. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.