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• The Southern Alberta Antique and

Classic Automobile Club will host its annual Swap Meet Feb. 10 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lethbridge Exhibition Park. Come check out over 400 tables of automotive items, antiques, collectibles, toys and miscellaneous items plus numerous vehicles for sale. Admission is $5 per person with those 16 and under free.

• University of Lethbridge will present U of L Brass Day Feb. 10, 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. at Recital Hall (W570), W470, W480. The Department of Music is hosting a Brass Day for high school, university and community brass players to participate, rehearse and perform. Peder MacLellan, principal tuba with the Vancouver Symphony and professor of low brass at the University of British Columbia, will present a masterclass, be featured in the last session of the day and perform in the evening. For details, contact Nick Sullivan, 403-329-2616, nick.sullivan@uleth.ca. • Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Feb. 10 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Collectors Day.” Come learn about traditional Blackfoot foods and medicine, listen to stories from the Galt’s Blackfoot Cultural Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead and decorate your own pouch to take home. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • Six O’clock in the

Chapel, an evening Vesper service with beautiful music, will be held Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel at Southminster United Church, featuring reflections by Rev. James Grunden. This brief, intimate service is open to everyone. Enter at the chapel doors, 1011 4 Ave. S. • The 51st Annual Rotary Dinner Dance will be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Raymond Cultural Hall, 200 W and Church Avenue, celebrating the Rotary Club of Raymond’s 80th anniversary. Featuring the program “A Night at the Movies,” roast beef dinner, salad bar, dessert, silent auction and music by the band Hippodrome. Tickets $40 each; tables of 8, $320 or 10, $400. Contact Val Boehme at 403-393-3467 or any Rotarian. The event is a fundraiser for community services and international humanitarian service.

• Friends of the Galt will host a Friends Winter Barn Dance Feb. 10 from 7-10 p.m. at the Galt Museum and Archives, with music provided by the Great Canadian Barn Dance. The family dance will raise money for educational programs at the Galt. Western casual dress; kids are welcome. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for youth 11-17; children under 10 free. Late lunch, beef on a bun, served from 9 p.m. Cash bar available with coffee, tea, pop, beer and wine for sale. Tickets available at the Galt reception desk, by calling 403-320-3954 or online at www.galtmuseum.com/tickets.

• Kids Club and MAKEbreak Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michael’s Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. Fees range from $0-$2 per child, or cost of base item. The upcoming schedule includes: Feb. 10, Kids Club, 10 a.m.-noon, Valentine’s Day Cards - decorate cards to celebrate the holiday; $2 per project, ages 3-8; Valentine’s Day Cards - Add a twist to traditional cards with these pom pom ice cream cones; $5 per project, ages 6+.

Feb. 10, MAKEbreak, 1-3 p.m., Valentine’s Day Gifts - Decorate adorable drinkware for your valentine or galentine. Buy the drinkware; the rest of the supplies are provided. • General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Euchre Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring your partner to play. For more information call the office at 403327-6644. • West Wind Gymnastics Club offers drop-in fun on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to practise your gymnastic skills in a friendly, supervised environment. Age 5 and under $6 and must be accompanied by an adult; 6 and older $12. • General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403-327-6644. • Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. in Room C and D at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. Individuals with TN and their family members are invited to attend meetings. For more information, call Don at 403330-7937 or email brewsd8@gmail.com, or Mackenzie at 403-380-2824 or email mackenzie.lea@hotmail.com.

• Galt Museum’s Café Galt lecture program continues Feb. 11 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Women's Hands Building a Nation.” Come listen to Rebecca Nicholas from the Chinook Guild of Fibre Arts speak about the “Women’s Hands Building a Nation” exhibition on display in the downstairs hallway of the museum. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • Annual Turkey Supper will be held Feb. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at Coaldale United Church, 2022 18 St., Coaldale. Aults: $15, kids 6-12 years: $6. For take-out, phone 403-345-3240. Take-out orders – one size only, $15. • Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, featuring the topic “Nepal.” • Lethbridge Women’s Connection invites men and women to a dinner and program, “Guest Night,” Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg, 1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Featuring “Frauds, Scams & Personal Safety,” presented by Les Vonkeman, Diversity Liaison Officer, Lethbridge City Police; music by Doug Youngren, soloist and guitarist, accompanied by Duane Leavitt on bass; and Rick Lamothe, ex-military, expeace officer and now an “advancement catalyst,” who will share about “Living Fully From the Heart.” Cost $18 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations essential. Call Bea at 403-328-1708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • Southminster United Church offers monthly Labyrinth events. The next session will take place Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m., led by Veriditas-certified facilitator Nancy Fabro. A handout on labyrinth terminology to help understand the basics about labyrinths will be provided, followed by a meditative walk. Open to the public; enter through the west office doors at 1011 4 Ave. S.; by donation. For more details, call the church office 403-3273404.

• All men and women are invited to a roast beef dinner and program Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Featuring music by Doug Rawling and Ken Olson from the Wilderness Ranch. Guest speaker Rick Lamothe, Director of Advancement for RSVP Ministries, will talk about “Living Fully From The Heart. ”Cost for the evening is $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Sylvia at 403-416-5075. Reservations must be honoured or cancelled by noon,

Feb. 12. Presented by Taber Christian Women, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • A Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Monarch Reformed Church. For more information, phone 403-824-3456.

• The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion #4 will hold their regular monthly meeting Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). This is a regular meeting, but lots to discuss; please come out. For details, call Marla at 403-328-5235. • Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will hold a Shrove Tuesday

Supper Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. There will be an Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. • Music to Warm the Heart and Touch the Soul, featuring the faculty and students of the University of Lethbridge Department Of Music, will take place

Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch, Theatre Gallery). Enjoy some of the most moving music in the classical repertoire, all designed to revive winter spirits with a little touch of love on the eve of Valentine’s Day. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens

Organization will offer “Exploring Drawing Materials” Tuesdays, Feb. 13March 27 from 10:15-11:45 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Fee: $35 for LSCO members, $55 for non-members. Bring any pencils, pens, etc. you may have. Material fee of $10 payable to the instructor. For information or to register, phone the LSCO at 403-320-2222. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Feb. 14 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. No membership fee for 2018. Tickets will on sale one day only,

Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location (use east side entrance). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223; Gerald, 403-381-3620 or Alf, 403-317-7242.

• Minus One, a bereavement support group for younger widows, will hold its next meeting Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Family Ties Gathering Space, 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, email minusonelethbridge@gmail.com, or go to Minus One on Facebook.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors are hosting a Valentine’s Social and Dance featuring the sounds of Don, Vicki, and Chris Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each and are available at Nord-Bridge. Call the centre, 403-329-3222, for more information. Proceeds will benefit the Building Fund.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge (902 6 St. N.) will host a Valentine’s Dance Feb. 17. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Alpen Schatz. Members: $25; Invited Guest: $30. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (press “3” at prompt).