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• fourth École annual Agnes Garage Davidson Sale School’s continues
gymnasium,May 6 from 21039 a.m.-220 St. p.m. S. in The the sale school includeskitchen items, sporting home equipment, furnishings, clothing, books, toys,and decadentetc. There bakewill also sale. be an extensive • Road “Jane's will Walk”take placein historicMay 6 from London10 a.m.-noon.of the quirky Come charactersand learn who aboutlived here some in the a.m. earlyin Londondays of Road Lethbridge.Park on Meet7 Avenueat 10 andof the7 Streetwalk. OrganizedS. Refreshmentsby Londonat the Roadend Neighbourhoodcontact Kate Connolly, Association. 403-329-4568.For details, • Coalhurst Miners Days Historical Society is hosting its annual Spring Sale May 6 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at the Coalhurst & District Community Centre, 527 50 Ave. The event boasts a concession, over 40 tables of vendors, as well as door prizes comprised of donations from the vendors. • The Army Navy Air Force Unit #34 Ladies Auxiliary will host a Craft, Spring Tea and Bake Sale May 6 from 14 p.m. in Dieppe Hall, 517 5 Ave. S. • 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.
• University of Lethbridge will present Culture Vulture Saturdays, featuring “Futuristic Compositions” May 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the University Centre for the Arts Atrium. Visitors to Culture Vulture will be encouraged to look forward and picture the future with a photomontage. • 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 from the demonstration will be donated to Youth One and the Birds of Prey Centre.
• The Lethbridge Symphony will close its 56th season with Series 6 – Hymn of Praise, a celebration of grand proportions,
May 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. 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.
• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will present Pamper Yourself Week May 8-11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. May 8 Axs Boutique (crystals, jewelry, Himalayan lamps, essential oils and more; May 9 NirvanA Massage Day of Beauty, with mini services available for purchase; May 10 - Avon (skin care, jewelry, gifts, etc.);
May 11 - Scentsy (fragrances and unique lamps, etc.) May 12 will feature a High Tea from 2-4 p.m. with accordion music by Alice Tinordi.
• 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. • The Ladies Auxiliary Royal Canadian Legion will hold its monthly meeting May 9 at 1 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (use north door). This meeting is being held in the afternoon to try to attract some of the shut-ins and ladies who don’t like to drive at night; the auxiliary’s numbers are slowly dwindling and its members would hate to see the L.A. fold. At the meeting there will be strawberry shortcake and a beverage, free of charge.
• 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. • The Nikkei Cultural Society of Lethbridge and Area will host an evening of reading and film May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Galt Museum. Author Diana Morita Cole from Nelson, B.C., will read selections from her new book, “Sideways: Memoir of a Misfit,” as well as a poem from Joy Kogawa’s latest book of poetry. • 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
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 Association for Community Living will hold its 17th annual Dinner, Dance and Auction May
12 at the Multicultural Centre, 421 6 Ave. S. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. For ticket information or to make a donation, call 403-327-2911, email mail@lacl.ca or visit 527 6 St. S. • Ogan School Nigeria Milestone Celebration Benefit Concert will take
place May 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Featuring Freedom House Choir, LCI Singers, Trudi Mason, Brandon DeGorter, Isabelle Robinson, McKade Hogg, Southminster Church Choir, Bamise Banwo, Global Drums, African Praise Group Choir, Keith Griffioen, Temi Sobeyejo, Juran Greene, Wayne Edwards, St. Augustine Church Choir, Karen Hudson and Anna McBryan. Free admission, with donations accepted for the Ogan School Project in Nigeria. • “Art Therapy: A Community
Practice,” a talk by Maya Ichikawa, will be presented May 13 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St. S. Open to the public; free admission. Maya will talk about the scope of art therapy and how it is effective with community groups and a wider audience, going beyond the individual therapy session.
• Monarch Days, celebrating Canada 150, will be take place May 13, starting with a pancake breakfast from 7:3010:30 a.m. at the Monarch Community Hall. There will also be a bake sale, parade at 11 a.m., and hamburgers and ice cream for sale. Garage sales will take place throughout the hamlet of Monarch. Come and join the fun. • The Asian Heritage Festival, in conjunction with Asian Heritage Month, will be held May 13 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, corner of 5 Street and 6 Avenue South, featuring display tables from various ethnic groups, dancing, singing, fashion shows, children’s activities and more. • The Gem of the West Museum Society is hosting a Grand Opening event for the 2017 season May 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the Gem of the West Museum, 1306 20 St. in Coaldale. Be among the first to see the new exhibit on the early history of the RCMP in southern Alberta. Free admission; refreshments will be served. • The German Canadian Club of
Lethbridge will hold a Spring Dance May 20 at 902 6 St. N. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. with music by Alpen Schatz. Dinner of sauerbraten, rotkraut mariniert in rotwein, butterspatzle and nachspeise. Tickets $20 for members, $25 for invited guests. For information and tickets, call Alice at 403-320-1689 (press 3 at prompt, call will be forwarded to Alice).