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• Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403-329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403315-3482.

• Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop.

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from hospital), will feature live music by Boyd Low May 25 at 6:30 p.m. No charge. Everyone welcome for good music and treats.

• The Lethbridge Symphony’s public production of “Feel the Beat” will take place May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. “Feel the Beat,” part of the Lethbridge Symphony’s Vibrations Youth Programming, is a lighthearted introduction to live symphonic music for kids of all ages. Discounted tickets for adults are $25, and are available anytime at www.lethbridgesymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, ext. 101. The concert is in addition to four daytime concerts for school groups which have been sold out for weeks.

• The Lethbridge Public Library Adult Literacy Program, Read On, will host Lionel Laroche, a dynamic speaker who will present “Bridging the Cultural Gap”

May 26 at 7 p.m. at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S., in Gym #2. No registration is required for this free event; attendees are invited to bring a donation for the local food banks. This summer, Read On is offering a chance for individuals to improve their conversation skills by getting together at different playgrounds in the city. ESL in the Park will run on: Tuesdays, June 6Aug. 8, Chinook Lake Park; Wednesdays, June 7-Aug. 9, Nicholas Sheran Park and Thursdays, June 8-Aug. 10 at Henderson Lake. Register by calling 403-320-4977.

• A Community Garage Sale/Swap Meet will be held May 26 from noon-6 p.m. and May 27 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 543 30 St. N. (in the Lethbridge industrial area). Call or text Dee at 403 795-9676 or email TWD267@GMAIL.com to reserve your spot.

• The Annual Walk for Dog Guides, organized by the South Alberta Lions Walk for Dog Guides Committee, will take place May 27 at Henderson Lake Park (Gunnery Picnic Shelter). Registration at 11 a.m., walk starts at noon, followed by a barbecue sponsored by M&M Meats. There will also be a police dog demonstration. Register online at walkfordogguides.com and find Lethbridge Walk, or pick up pledge forms at all pet stores, veterinarian clinics, M&M Meats, the Lethbridge Public Library and various local businesses.

• The JDRF Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes will take place May 27 at Nicholas Sheran Park to raise money for Type 1 diabetes research. Registration at 9 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. For more information or to sign up for the walk, visit jdrf.ca/walk or call 403-255-7100.

• Parkbridge Estates Tenants Association, 2920 29 Ave. S., will hold a Spring Tea and Craft Sale May 27 from 24 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• The Parkinson Alberta 2017 Hope Conference will take place May 27 at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. Keynote speaker will be Jean Madill of Lethbridge, who has a 30-plus-year career in global post-secondary education and leadership training, and who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014. To register visit the website www.parkinsonalberta.ca/hopeconfe rence or contact your Regional Client Service Co-ordinator.

• Association Shaughnessywill hold Communityits monthly pancakea.m. Secondhand breakfast TreasuresMay 27 from rooms 8-11 will be open.at 403-381-3589,For more information, Gerrie-Mae call at Dorothy403381-3847

• Stirling Communityor Jill at 403-328-7643.Yard Sales will take place May 27 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Stirling (take Highway 4 south). Follow the balloons or obtain maps at the 20plus garage sales, which will run rain or shine. Featuring toys to tools, furniture to crafts. Sponsored by the Stirling Historical Society.

• Make Art/Make a Difference – A Marketplace of Ideas will take place May 27 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery, 810 5 Ave. S., featuring an afternoon of sharing and connection as artists, changemakers and citizens come together to spark ideas for community engaged arts initiatives in Lethbridge and surrounding area. Registration is free of charge; register at https://make-art-make-difference. eventbrite.ca. For information, visit Facebook@ ARTogether ACTogether.

• The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society invites you to participate in the annual Trail Orientation Day May 27 to see an active nest box trail in operation here in Lethbridge. It’s free. Meet at the Helen Schuler Centre at 9 a.m.; you’ll be back before noon. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jim Leitch at 403-320-8970.

• Kinsmen Park Community Garden planting day will take place May 27 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 9 Avenue and 10 Street South. Come and help plant a community garden — learn about pollinators and purchase a milkweed plant to help our bees and butterflies.

• McKillop United Church Neighbourhood Flea Market and Garage Sale will be held May 27 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Sale includes household and kitchen items, lawn and garden supplies, toys, electronics and assorted hidden treasures. No price tags, no haggling. Church items will be sold by donation (pay what you think it’s worth).

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion’s Memorial Hall. Supper may be ordered from Great Plate Catering starting at 3 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• The Catholic Central High School Interact Club will host its second annual fundraiser, CCHS Global Gala, June 3 at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association in support of the charity Uphills Both Ways, which works to assist the poor in Nepal. Tickets are $40 per person. Organizers are also seeking sponsors for the event, with various sponsor levels available. Those interested in being involved can contact Rotary Club of Lethbridge/CCHS Interact School Liaisons Bev Hosack or Kim Magill at 403-3170891 or 403-327-4596, or email bjhosack@shaw.ca or MagillK@holyspirit.ab.ca.

• The Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society invites the public to a free presentation by Lyndon Penner May 29 at 7 p.m. in the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery (main branch). Penner, a well-known garden speaker and author will discuss “Barberries & Friends” — popular and hardy shrubs for prairie gardeners. They make excellent barrier plants, too, with attractive foliage and white flowers. New related species are coming from Asia each year.

• 75th Anniversary at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church (643 13 St. N.) will be celebrated June 3 - Vespers at 6 p.m., and June 4 - Hierarchial Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. with Bishop Ilarion. Hours at 9 a.m. Hierarchial Divine liturgy followed by a celebration at the German Canadian Club. Tickets for dinner available; children to age 4 are free, 5 to 12 are $12.50, and 13 and up are $25. For more information and tickets, contact Sub-deacon Kyle at 403 -223-5283 or Jane at 403-381-7561.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a trip to the St. Eugene Casino Resort in Cranbrook June 5-7 (three days and two nights) for gambling and relaxation. Trip cost is $200 per person for double occupancy, $295 for single occupancy (non-members add $20). Golf is available; ask at front desk for golf pricing. For more details or to sign up, call the NordBridge Centre at 403-329-3222.

• Lethbridge Women’s Connection invites all ladies to a dinner and program June 12 at 6:30 p.m. at “The Norland” Historic Estate (corner of Highway 512 and Sunnyside Road South). Musical entertainment by Taber duo Gloria Cyr and Teri Valgardson. Guest speaker Linda Pogoda from Carstairs will speak on “He Almost Missed His Chance,” telling about the hope in her life even with an alcoholic father and the devastating effects it had on him and his family. Cost $20 inclusive. LA Chefs catering at the Norland Banquet Room. Reservations essential; limited seating to 90 only. Call Bea at 403-3281708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Affiliated with RSVP Ministries.