Community CALENDAR

YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING

• The Arts and Culture Committee will host a Pop-Up Art Shop at the Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale continuing

March 24–25. Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Contact gemartandculture@outlook.com for details. • Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for adults to attend with children continues March 24 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Spring Flowers.” Celebrate the start of spring by learning about spring traditions as well as making a flower watercolour painting. Admission fees apply (free to annual pass holders). • Lethbridge Children’s Benefit Gala, presented by Woods Homes, Lethbridge, will take place March 24 at 6 p.m. at the Coast Hotel Lethbridge. The 14th annual semi-formal event is held in support of the Woods Homes emergency youth shelter, The CORE. This year’s gala features Disney’s popular fairytale “The Little Mermaid.” The evening includes an amazing meal, silent and live auctions and entertainment by the Chevelles and St. Francis Junior High School. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call 403-317-1777 or visit woodshomes.ca. • The Lethbridge Legion Pipe Band will hold its annual Spring Fling ceilidh and fundraiser March 24 in the Memorial Hall of the Lethbridge Legion. Tickets $20 each in advance ($25 at the door), available at the Lethbridge Legion office. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with live performances by the Legion pipe band and other musical guests beginning at 8 p.m. A dance with live music played by Cabot’s Crossing begins at 9 p.m. There will be a cash bar, 50-50 draw, silent auction, door prize and a light lunch provided. For more information, email lethbridgepipeband@yahoo.ca. • Lethbridge Community Fraud Awareness Shredding Event will take

place March 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in LSCO parking lot, 500 11 St. S. Free shredding of personal documents. There is a limit of six boxes of personal documents per household and all materials are shredded on-site. Donations for the food bank will be accepted. • Lethbridge Public Library will host a BookShare/BookSwap March 24 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Kids’ Corner at the Main Branch. Dress up as your favourite storybook character. Local children’s authors Dorothy Graham and Ginger Lee Malacko will share readings from their books. Popcorn and lemon water will be served. To participate in the book swap, bring your own children’s books to drop off, and take a gently used one (or two) home. This event is suitable for children of all ages. For up-to-date details, visit www.lethlib.ca. • Kids Club and MAKEbreak Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michael’s Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. The upcoming schedule includes: March 24, Kids Club Yarn Chick - Easter comes early with these yarn chicks, 10 a.m.-noon, $2, ages 3-8; March 24, Kids Club Pom Pom Chick - Easter comes early with these pom pom chicks, 10 a.m.-noon, $5, ages 6+;

March 24, MAKEbreak Egg Decorating Get in the Easter spirit with an afternoon of egg decorating, 1-3 p.m. Buy any egg and the rest of the supplies are covered.

• And/or: The Student Show opens March 24, 7-9 p.m. in the Penny Gallery, Dr. Foster James Penny Building, 324 5 St. S. Everyone is welcome to attend the opening reception for this exhibit that features the work of Department of Art students. Admission is free. The exhibition is on view Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., until March 29. • Handel’s Messiah Sing-along will be presented March 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Lethbridge Stake Centre, LDS Church, 2410 28 St. S. (just east of the Enmax Centre). The performance will showcase a 60-voice choir along with soloists and orchestra. Audience participation in the chorus numbers is welcomed. Please bring a donation of a non-perishable food item for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Tickets are free but must be obtained in advance as seating is limited. For tickets, email HandelSingAlong@gmail.com. • 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.

• Are you a male caregiver looking for something to do with your children on a

Saturday morning? Me and My Dad uses fun to create a healthy environment where dads come together with their children. Relationships are not only built stronger between father and child but also lifelong friendships between fathers and their children. Come down to Family Centre downtown Saturdays from 9:3011 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. • The Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans (LSGA) holds monthly meetings on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at McNally Community Centre. The group meets from September to May. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session March 25 at 1 pm at Lethbridge Legion (in Memorial Hall) at 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Meals available from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m. • Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Night March 26. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $20. For information and tickets, call 403-3201689 (press “3” at prompt). • Alzheimer Café, put on by the Alzheimer Society, Alberta and N.W.T., is held the fourth

Monday of each month (except December) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Pemmican Lodge, 102 5 Ave. S.) featuring information, refreshments and entertainment. It’s a relaxed place to meet others and learn more about dementia. For people living with dementia, their families, caregivers and anyone interested in finding out more. For more information, call 403-329-3766 or visit www.alzheimer.ab.ca. • Shaughnessy Community Centre will host its General Meeting and Elections Night March 27 at 7 p.m. at the Community Hall, 133 3 St., Shaughnessy. All residents are encouraged to attend come get involved in their community. • The Friends of the Lethbridge Public Library will host their huge spring blowout Book Sale March 31, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery at the Main Branch. The sale will include an excellent selection of adult, young adult, and children’s books as well as audiobooks and a few computers and monitors. Bring your own bag to fill: $5 per bag and $10 for large bags. Come early for the best bargains.

• Harambee Grandmas, Lethbridge chapter of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's "Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign," will host its next Travel Chat April 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the ATB Financial Community Room at Casa, 230 8 St. S., featuring “Antarctica, Chile and Easter Island.” Join presenters John and Jerri Bolton as they share their discovery of the breaktaking natural wonders to be found in these remote and exquisite locations in the Southern Hemisphere. Free admission; donations welcomed. • Italian Canadian Club, 1511 Saint Edward Blvd. N., will host an Italian Sub Party April 5 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Allyou-can-eat Italian sandwiches for $12 (made on homemade bread). Take-out containers available to purchase for $12. Buy online or cash only if paying at the door (No credit or debit available). This event will sell out and give preference to online prepaid ticket holders. Purchase tickets online at https://italiansandwich party.eventbrite.ca. • All women are invited to a program and brunch April 10 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. With music by Kathie Friesen, and a feature presentation of “Unique Doll Clothes” by Helen Bekkering. Guest speaker Diane Laubenstein from Burdett will talk about “Who Do You Think You Are?” Cost is $15 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 April 9. Presented by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held April 11 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., with 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. There will be no membership fee for 2018. Tickets will be on sale one day only,

Tuesday, April 10 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.

• “Jake’s Gift,” the moving story of a World War Two veteran’s return to Juno Beach, will be performed April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion, General Stewart Branch No. 4, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. The play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk van Stralen. Tickets available at the Legion office; phone 403327-6644. More details about the play at www.jakesgift.com. • The 6th Annual Colour Fun Run will

take place April 15 on the University of Lethbridge campus, presented by Volunteer Lethbridge in partnership with the U of L Students’ Union. This fun and

colourful 5K walk/run is for charity, and all proceeds raised will be used for Volunteer Lethbridge’s various community programs and services. Tickets can be purchased at www.volunteerlethbridge.com/colour

funrun-register. Tickets are $42.50 per adult, $37.50 per student and $21 for youth 12 and under. For volunteer opportunities, call 403-332-4320.

• All ladies are invited to a dinner and program April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg (1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S.), featuring a fashion show by Coaldale Ladies Wear presenting Spring Fashion Trends; music by Coaldale soloist Margaret Breuer; and Rhonda Wiens, a teacher from Bow Island who will speak on “The Big Picture.” Cost: $18 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations essential. Call Bea at 403-328-1708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Presented by Lethbridge Women’s Connection, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. • The 8th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will take place April 21 at 10 a.m. Starting line is at Coaldale Christian School, 2008 8 St. Registration cost: $10 for youth, $20 for adult. T-shirts $10. Children in strollers free. Sign up for the Corporate Team Challenge. To register or for more information, visit racepro.ca/coaldale. • The next Kids, Tots and Babes

Garage Sale will take place April 28 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the West Pavilion at Exhibition Park. Registration is now open for table rentals. Rent a table to sell your children’s used toys, clothing, games, sports equipment and anything else kid- or maternity-related. This is a great community recycling program that keeps items out of our landfills and provides the opportunity to purchase items for families at lower costs. Table rentals are $25 if

selling used kids’ items, or $30 if selling crafts, new or business items (kid-related). Admission to the event is $4/adult. To rent a table, email sharon@totsgaragesale.com, find the Kids, Tots and Babes Garage Sale on Facebook, or phone 403-345-2775. • The 2018 Internment Camp Tour (formerly called Ghost Town Tour) will take place from Thursday, June 21 to

Sunday, June 24 inclusive. The tour will cover the Doukhobor Village and Museum in Castlegar, Slocan Valley, New Denver, Sandon, and Kaslo ... all in the West Kootenays. This is a guided study tour and participants will learn a great deal about the internment era during World War Two. Cost is $600/person and covers transportation, hotel accommodations, entry fees and two meals. Seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis. For further information, contact George at 403-328-0156 or email geotak@shaw.ca.