Community CALENDAR

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Community calendar is for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Please forward your items, at least one week in advance of your event, to communitycalendar@ lethbridgeherald.com

• University of Lethbridge’s PUBlic

Professor series continues Oct. 26 from 79 p.m. at the Lethbridge Lodge, 320 Scenic Dr S., featuring Jo-Anne Fiske (Women & Gender Studies) discussing “Remarkable Husbands and Unusual Fathers: Understanding the Great War a Crucible of Tenderness and Nurture.” Admission is free.

• Seasons Retirement Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will offer music by Tom Price Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403-3592169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, meets

Thursdays, 7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403329-0661. • Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403382-9925, or Shannon, 403-3153482. • 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. • Lethbridge Friendship Force Club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Chinook High Library. Visitors and future members are welcome. For more information call Liz at 403-381-1081. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge will host a fundraiser for the victims of the Kenow Wildfire Oct. 27 at 902 6 St. N. Dance and silent auction, live music by Blue Steel. Cocktails at 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight. Late lunch at 10:30 p.m. Cost: $30 (members and invited guests). All proceeds from the dance, silent auction, raffle tickets and profit from liquor sales will go to the Kenow Fire Disaster Relief Fund. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (press “3” at prompt). Email gccltreasurer@gmail.com. • Community Conversation on Housing & Homelessness will take place Oct. 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Cilver City Community Room, City Hall, 910 4 Ave. S. Lethbridge residents are invited to share their insights and experiences regarding housing and homelessness in the city. This input will help inform strategic planning for staff within our Community and Social Development department. As space is limited, those interested in attending are asked to RSVP as soon as possible to: Roslin McKechnie at 403-320-4271 or roslin.mckechnie@lethbridge.ca. • The Monarch Reformed Church invites the public to a free potluck dinner at its Annual Bazaar Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. For more information, phone 403-824-3456.

• Lethbridge Symphony will present “Extra A - Canada’s 150th” Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at La Cité des Prairies, 2104 6 Ave. S., featuring the Musaeus string quartet and guest Graeme Roset, piano. The program will feature the world premiere of Lethbridge-born composer Shaun Bellamy’s String Quartet, alongside works by Canadian luminaries such as Ernest Macmillan, Srul Irving Glick, and Musaeus’ own Mark Rodgers. Capping off the evening is Robert Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, a seminal piece in the genre. Tickets are $35, available any time at www.lethbridgesymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, ext. 101. • 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. • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit organization which provides support to people wanting to lose weight, meets regularly in Lethbridge and area. Details: Eileen Schmidt, 403-405-2410, or visit the website, www.tops.org. • Celebrate Recovery — a Christ-centred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up and habit, meets Friday nights at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. 6 p.m. - supper ($3); 7 p.m. - large group; 8 p.m. - open share small groups; 9 p.m. Solid Rock Cafe. Email celebraterecovery @parkmeadows.ca for more information or visit http://celebraterecovery.ca/wp/. • Nordbridge Bingo welcomes the public (18 and over) for a cash bingo with no surcharges Fridays at 1 p.m. (except holidays) at 1904 13 Ave. N. A regular book is $5, extra games $1 each. Come early for breakfast or one of the daily lunch specials. Call 403-329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a craft and bake sale Oct. 28 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall, 1904 13 Ave. N. Sandwiches, pop and coffee can be purchased. There will be 25 craft table vendors offering an early start for Christmas buying. Open to all. • Shaughnessy Community Association will hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast (cost $5) Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open. Call Dorothy, 403-381-3589, Gerri-Mae, 403-381-3847 or Jill, 403-328-7643 for more information. • Wilson Middle School Community

Craft Sale will take place Oct. 28 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wilson Middle School, 2003 9 Ave. N. Featuring vendors, crafts, food and activities for kids. Tables $35 each or two for $60. To reserve your table, contact Connie at connie.wall@lethsd.ab.ca or Juanita at 403-317-1354. • Harambee Grandmas 2nd Annual

Fabric and Yarn Sale will take place Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. A wide-ranging collection of fabrics, yarns, quilting supplies, patterns and notions — all at bargain prices. A delightful shopping experience for a great cause. Purchases - cash only, please. • The Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee will be

held Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery, Main Branch, featuring students in grades 4, 5, and 6 in Lethbridge and the Chinook Arch area. Everyone is welcome to cheer on the contestants. • Renowned photographer Rick Andrews will be the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of the Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Andrews will show numerous pictures he has taken and explain how he was able to capture the images. Information on bluebirds and the MBT trails and boxes throughout southern Alberta will also be presented. The meeting is free of charge to the public. Everyone welcome. • The 3rd Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser supporting the construction of a medical clinic in Uganda will take place Oct. 28 in the basement of the Miz City Church, 502 13 St. N. Co-ordinated by Sophie Osaya, the evening will include a delicious pork dinner and program. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the Bridges of Hope office at 403-380-3844.

• University of Lethbridge will present Crossing Boundaries Symposium: Art, Technology, and Identity, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., W570, Recital Hall, University Theatre Lobby and Atrium, University Hall. Organized by the Faculty of Fine Arts, the symposium is designed to showcase the diversity and cross-disciplinary nature of the professional creative world and to spur discussion about art, technology and identity. Featuring keynote presentations, ongoing demonstrations, displays and activities in the Atrium and various rooms in the University Centre for the Arts. More details on the Crossing Boundaries website, https://spark.adobe.com/page/KOsEoU md1BWUh/.

• The Gem of the West Arts and Culture Committee will host its annual Art Show and Sale Oct. 28 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and

Oct. 29, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Gem of the West Museum, 1306 20 St., Coaldale. Artists: book your table for $15. Contact Tammy at tutortammy.trelenberg@gmail.com.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W., will the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with a special celebration event Oct. 29 at 2:30 p.m. You, your family and friends and community members are invited to attend. Special guests for this event are the University of Lethbridge Choir. Please note there will only be one morning service on Oct. 29 at 11 a.m. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a Halloween jam session Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion’s Memorial Hall, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Full costumes encouraged. Great Plate Catering will take orders for supper at 3 p.m. • Picture Butte Trinity United Church will host a Barbecue Beef Supper Oct. 29 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 112 4 St. S. in Picture Butte. $15 each; take-out available. Everyone welcome. • Chinook High School Theatre will host spoken word artist Shane Koyczan Oct. 29, part of the Geomatic Attic Fall Concert Series. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance from Blueprint Records and Casa or $32.50 online at www.geomaticattic.ca. • Barney Bentall and the Grand Cariboo

Express will perform a fundraising concert for Youth One programming Nov. 1 at Southminster United Church. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40 in advance from Blueprint Records and Casa, $42.50 online, or $45 at the door. Youth One provides after-school programming for young people in Lethbridge. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.geomaticattic.ca. • Gem of the West Museum Craft and

Hobby Show will take place Nov. 4 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the museum in Coaldale, 1306 20 St. Admission by donation. Calling all artists, crafters and vendors: space is limited; book your table now - $20 per table. For more information or to book a table, contact Myrna at 403-345-4521 or the Gem of the West Museum Society at 403-345-1300, ext. 1223.