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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

• Transitions, a 15-week peer support program to help those who are separated or divorced, will take place Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 30 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Basil’s Parish Hall (604 13 St. N.). Participants will meet once a week to reflect upon and discuss topics such as self-esteem, grief, stress, anger, guilt, blame, loneliness, forgiveness, blended families and more. To register, contact All Saints Parish office at 403-327-8931 or email allsaintslethbridge@shaw.ca.

• Pop in Lots with Moms and Tots, a group for moms and tots (dads, grandparents and child-minders, too) meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at VIA Church, 2820 18 Ave. N. Enjoy coffee and conversation while letting your kids play. Details: Phone 403-320-2005.

• A New Beginning Al-Anon Family Group, for people affected by someone else’s drinking, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661.

• Do you, or someone you know, have a gambling problem which is causing havoc in your life and relationships? If so, you’re welcome to attend weekly meetings of Gamblers Anonymous, held Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. (front entrance). For more information call 403-331-0822.

• TOPS #AB100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lounge at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Please use the office entrance. Weigh-in time: 9-9:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-for-profit support group for members who are trying to lose or maintain their weight. Visitors are always welcome. Details: Judith, 403-331-3396 or via the website www.TOPS.org.

• #11 Lethbridge Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, for boys and girls ages 12-19, meets Tuesdays from 6:45-9:30 p.m. at the Vimy Ridge Armoury north of the Lethbridge airport, 337 Stubb Ross Road. Details: Capt. B. Look, 403-3813344 or the armoury office on Tuesday nights at 403-327-7083.

• Lethbridge Legal Guidance, a nonprofit society offering free legal advice to low-income southern Albertans, holds clinics Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. by appointment only. Call and speak with an Intake Officer to determine eligibility for services. Some of the areas the society assists in include: Family, civil, criminal, traffic, employment, residential tenancy, immigration, AISH, EI and social assistance issues. For more information, call 403-380-6338 or email lethbridgelegalguidance@telus.net.

• Introduction to The Art of Taiko (Japanese drumming) with HIBIKIYA takes place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Kingdom Kids Day Care. For details, call Valerie McQuaid at 403-320-1082.

• LSCO Karaoke Club meets every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Come join them for good fun and singing. There is an extensive library with all the words on the screen.

• Support Group for Amputees and their families meets last Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at St. Michael’s Health Centre (in the PARP area). Resource people often attend to provide information on issues of interest. Details: Don Young, 403-381-6215.

• The University of Lethbridge will present the Lib Ed Living Room — “Critical Thinking and the Value of Liberal Education,” Jan. 31 from noon-12:50 p.m. in B650, University Hall. Neil Mirau, president of Arrow Archaeology, a local heritage resource consultancy firm, will draw on examples from archaeology and other historical sciences, such as paleontology, geology and cosmology, to discuss how critical thinking is essential in the modern world and how a liberal education can facilitate the development of critical thinking skills.

• January Bee Club will meet Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at Theoretically Brewing Company (1263 2 Ave. S.). No cost unless you’d like to have a pint! This month’s speaker is Dr. Ralph Cartar from the University of Calgary who is coming to present on the topic of “Insights from nest boxes for bumble bees” based on the nest boxes used by Lethbridge’s Gordon Hobbs starting in 1960.

• The University of Lethbridge will present the Best of GIRAF 13 Festival of Independent Animation Screening Jan. 31, 7 p.m. at ATB Financial Community Room, Casa. The U of L Department of New Media has organized a screening, a first for Lethbridge, of this curated International Animation Festival held in Calgary every fall. GIRAF (Giant Incandescent Resonating Animation Festival) animation features techniques the use and of includes a variety the of jury

• people Eye Opener and who audience want Toastmasters to favourites. learn public Club, speaking for and Wednesdays, leadership skills, 7 to 8 meets a.m., Legacy Tae Kwon LeBlanc, Do, 403-332-0377 1236 3 Ave. S. or Details: Chuck LeBlanc, Bev 403-715-1712 bev@bevleblanc.com. or email Visit the club website Eyeopener.toastmastersclubs.org at for more

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• Are you you eat? having You trouble are not controlling alone. There the is a Addicts solution. in Food Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays Wednesdays and at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403-320-2075, or Josephine, 403-3454242 for details.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403-329-3222.

• LSCO offers bingo every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at 500 11 St. S. in the Stage area. Everyone welcome. Booklets are $5, Bonanza $1. Call 403-320-2222 for more information.

• 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.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Ladies Pool every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact the office at 403327-6644.

• The Canadian Yoga Institute offers classes in Tai Chi and Qi Gong, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., and Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, Wednesdays, 7:15-8 p.m. at 1238B 3 Ave. S. Call between 12 and 4:30 p.m. for full details. Call 403-394-9642 to register.

• Métis Association, Local 2003 meets last Wednesday every month (except December, July and August) at 5 p.m. at Suite 1:32 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, call 403-328-7828. Everyone welcome. This is a free supper meeting; come and enjoy. For inquiries about membership, funding for school, etc., call Alice at 403-328-8952 or email metiswoman@shaw.ca.

• The Great Canadian Plains Railway Society meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Galt Historic Railway Park. Visitors are welcome. If you have an interest in historical railway and want to become involved, come and join. The park is located just north of Stirling, 25 minutes south from Lethbridge on Hwy. 4, first turnoff to Stirling, follow the train station signs. Station phone, 403756-2220 or email gcprs@telus.net.

• Prentice Institute Brown Bag Series will present “Water Governance in Canada” Feb. 1, noon to 1:30 p.m., L1102, Prentice Boardroom, University of Lethbridge Library. Dr. Maura Hanrahan, a professor of Indigenous Studies, conducts research in water security. She will discuss the impact of Canada’s water governance system, one of the most decentralized in the world.

• Take Two Series will present “Using/Producing Images as Data” Feb. 1, 3:30 p.m., Markin Hall Atrium, University of Lethbridge. Both Dr. Chris Hopkinson (Geography) and Leanne Elias (New Media) use images in their work to support environmental sustainability but their methods are vastly different. Hopkinson, research chair in Terrestrial Ecosystems Remote Sensing and LIDAR, gathers remote sensing data to illustrate various ecosystems and how they change over time. Elias explores the ways that art can bring meaning to data and she’ll discuss her work in experimental visualization of agricultural data in interactive 2D and physical environments.

• The Lethbridge Family History Centre will offer free public classes including: Feb. 1 at 1 p.m. - Family Search Memories: Photos, Stories, Documents, Audio, etc.; Feb. 3 at 10 a.m. - British Columbia and Alberta Records; Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 01 Pedigree Chart; Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. - Collaborative Research - getting help from others; Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. - Saskatchewan and Manitoba Records; Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. - Genealogy for Beginners 02 Use a Computer; Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. - How to Transfer Files To and From Flash Drives. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). To register or for more details, call 403-328-0206 or email lethbridgefamilyhistoryclasses@gmail.com.

• Are You On Your Own? Come for the 3 C’s (Cooking, Conversation & Companionship), a six-week cooking class for individuals who live alone, Tuesdays, Feb. 6-March 13 at 2:30 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Instruction will be given each week to create simple, healthy meals to be taken home. The class offers the opportunity to interact with individuals in the same circumstances and to develop new friendships. Cost: $50 per person (fee must be paid at time of registration). To register, call Marlene at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 403-320-2222, ext. 25. Register by Feb. 2.

• Found: A young, black male cat, unaltered, likely an indoors-only cat. Very domesticated and friendly. Found around 13 Street and 4 Avenue South around the Christmas-time freeze-up. If this is your kitty, please call 403-328-3592.

• Found: A black-and-white cat, about one year old, with no tag, chip, or collar. Located near the Flying J on 43 Street South. Please call 403-329-1729.

• Lost: A black-and-white tuxedo cat named Luna, missing from the Tartan Circle area of the westside. Has a white chest, white feet and white underbelly, wearing a pink collar with tag. Luna is extremely friendly. If found, please call 403-382-8235.

• A three-and-a-half-year-old large, orange and white male cat with a big brown spot on his nose is missing from his home in the northwest corner of Magrath. Its owner says the cat, which weighs about eight kilograms and is microchipped, may have climbed into a vehicle because it’s used to riding in a truck. Call 403-758-6912.