Community CALENDAR

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• University of Lethbridge will present the ARRTI Speaker Series, featuring Dr. Richard Fahlman, Dec. 13 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at B650, University Hall. Fahlman, a biochemistry professor at the University of Alberta, will talk about his research into new mechanisms of gene expression that reveal details about how tumours are so different than their original tissue and how this could help develop new ways of combatting cancer. Everyone is welcome; coffee and snacks provided.

• Innovation Collective will hold its next Fireside Chat Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S., featuring Lethbridge’s Mark Vella, an entrepreneur and master of business development, who will share his stories of success, failure and everything in between. Free snacks and soft drinks provided. Innovation Collective, a non-religious, non-political organization focused on changing the future of work, holds fireside chats the second Wednesday of each month.

• Native New Health, a DVD program series designed for Native people by Native people, continues Dec. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. Each episode has been designed to generate discussion and to assist the viewer in making positive lifestyle choices. This week’s topics are “Behaviour Addictions” and “Understanding Domestic Violence.” All welcome; no charge. To register, phone or text Hilda at 403-308-9683. The program will break for the Christmas holiday and will resume Jan. 3 with the topics “Sexuality and Your Health” and “Understanding Dental Health.” • Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jeff Forrest, 403-345-2980.

• Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403-320-2075, or Josephine, 403-345-4242 for details. • Recreational wheelchair basketball practices are held every Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge YMCA, 515 Stafford Drive S. Players of all abilities are welcome, disabilities or not. No experience is required. • The Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club holds social dancing Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Bring soft-soled shoes. No partner or dance experience required. For more information go to www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance .org. • Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum Society holds a directors’ meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Kleeman Building at the Pioneer Village of Coyote Flats on Prairie Tractor property (1.5 km south of Picture Butte High School on Highway 843). An open discussion session immediately follows the meeting. Visitors are welcome. • Galt Museum’s Archive Program lecture series for adults and seniors continues Dec. 14 from 7-9 p.m. with “Research Your House with Kevin MacLean.” Have you ever wondered about the history of your home? Kevin Maclean, neighbourhood heritage enthusiast, will help you discover how to research your home and the neighbourhood around it. He will share research tools and methods so that you can discover your home’s origins. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Seasons Lethbridge (formally known as Sunrise Village), 1730 10 Ave. S., will host an evening of music by Boyd Low

Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. • Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944. • 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, 403359-2169 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, 403-329-0661. • 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 403329-4410.

• 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, 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. • The Coaldale United Church Thrift

Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse. • The Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second

Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Christ Trinity Church, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-3889174. • 702 Wing Air Force Association

meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403381-3344. • 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. • The third annual Festival of Nativities will be held Dec. 14-15 from 1-9 p.m., Dec. 16 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Dec. 17 from 2-8 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2410 28 St. S. in Lethbridge. Featuring hundreds of Christmas nativities on indoor display, interactive children’s room with dress-up nativity, puzzles and more. Also three musical concerts featuring local performers, taking place Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 and 7 p.m.

• YWCA Lethbridge & District’s annual “Stockings of Hope” campaign is now underway, continuing until Dec. 15. Stockings are hung on the fireplace in the YWCA lobby. Included on each stocking is a wish-list for a particular woman, as well as information (gender, age, size) for any of her children who may be with her. Residents and businesses can stop by the YWCA at 604 8 St. S. to “adopt” a stocking. They purchase some or all of the gifts on the wish-list, then return the gifts, unwrapped, to the YWCA on or before

Dec. 15. For more information, contact Nancy Stuart, YWCA Partnerships Manager, at 403-329-0088 or email partnerships@ywcalethbridge.org.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Dec. 16 from 1-2 p.m. with “Pasta & Seed Art.” Make a beautiful piece of art using dried pasta and seeds. You’ll also find out about the history of pasta and infamous Italian immigrant Emilio Picariello, whose story is explored in our special exhibit. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • College Drive Community Church will present “The Story,” a Glee-style musical performance, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at 2710 College Drive S. Free admission; refreshments to follow the performance.

• MADD Lethbridge & Area is hosting Christmas MADDness Dec. 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Milestone Mazda, 3530 4 Ave. S. There will be face painting, horse and wagon rides, photos with Santa, gift wrapping, colouring contest, treats and much more. All proceeds will go to support MADD Lethbridge & Area. • The Last Chance Cat Ranch will have

a table at Meet Your Maker Dec. 16 from noon-5 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Featuring an assortment of handmade crafts and pet items for sale to help with fundraising to pay off the LCCR’s vet bills. All revenue goes to the care of the cats for the volunteer-operated charity. • Shaughnessy Community Centre will hold its monthly Classic Country Jam Session Dec. 17 at 1 p.m., with supper to follow at 5 p.m. (cost $10). For more details, call Dorothy at 403-381-3589.

• The Rotary Club of Raymond will present the Annual Rotary Community Carole Festival Dec. 17 at the Raymond Cultural Hall, 200 West and Church Avenue. Raymond High School Band Prelude at 6 p.m., opening choir at 6:30 p.m. A variety of school, community and church choirs will perform. Collecting at the door non-perishable food items for the Standoff Food Bank and gently used children’s and youth books for the Kainai Public Library and community. • The annual Lethbridge Christmas Bird Count will take place Dec. 17. Anyone interested in participating must contact Ken Orich by phone at 403-3812351 or email korich@telusplanet.net no later than Wednesday, Dec. 13.