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• University of Lethbridge will present “Women in Science: After 50 years is the glass half full or half empty?,” April 20, noon-1:30 p.m. at L1102, Prentice Institute Boardroom, U of L Library. Jennifer Mather, a U of L psychology professor, will talk about the increased number of women in science over the last 50 years and how they are not moving into senior positions, not getting major support for their work and are not being paid equally for the same work. • An Ethnic Food Fair will be held April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church of Lethbridge, 1302 4 Ave. S. Featuring 10 nationalities. Tickets available at the door: $5 for 10 samples of food, $10 for 20 samples of food. Free coffee, tea and juice. A craft table will also be available. Proceeds go to Women’s Ministry Missions. Everyone welcome. • The Lethbridge Christian Men’s Choir, along with the Lethbridge Christian Women’s Choir will hold a Spring Concert, “Holy is the Lord,” April 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Reformed Church, 1100 40 Ave. N. The concert brings praise to God in song, as both groups perform individual numbers, with the highlight being mass singing numbers with both groups. There is no charge with only a freewill offering collection to offset costs for music and this program. For questions, call Peter at 403-328-7985. • The Watoto Children’s Choir will perform April 20 at 7 p.m. at Lethbridge First Baptist Church, 1614 5 Ave. S., as part of their “Signs & Wonders” tour. The choir, whose members are orphans and other vulnerable children, present new music from Watoto Church in Uganda. Come for a fun and family-friendly musical event. Admission is free, but there will be opportunities to donate to Watoto’s projects. For more about the Watoto Choir, visit www.watoto.com. More information on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/ events/2053035044968675/. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization invites the public to celebrate National Volunteer Week with a Pub Afternoon April 20 from noon-6 p.m. at the LSCO Dining Room, 500 11 St. S. 50-cent wings, raffle draw, musical entertainment with Randy Epp (pianist) and Don Robb (trumpet). • A book signing featuring Donna Clewes, the author of “Safe Behind the Little Waterfall: Finding Peace and Freedom Through the Journey of Healing,” will take place April 20 from 15:30 p.m. and April 21 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Chapters in the Park Place Shopping Centre. • Ecycle Drive is celebrating Earth Day with a three-day Electronics Recycle Event. Bring all your unwanted computers, TVs, peripherals, and any other electronic devices to one of two locations from April 20- 23. Save the landfills and have your devices recycled, repurposed or reused. Recycle bins are conveniently available at Save On Foods West Lethbridge and 1817 3 Ave S. (east of Mint Car Wash). Visit EcycleDrive.com for more information. To arrange a pickup at a later date, call 403-929-5636 for availability. Save yourself a trip to the landfill and don’t pay any recycle fees, and help the environment by properly disposing of your electronics. • Growing Abilities is a parent support and play group for children with differing abilities. It is open to parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities, as well as siblings and support staff. There will be planned activities based on children’s developmental needs, abilities and interests. There will also be open-ended activities for siblings and space for parents to connect. This group will be facilitated by an Early Childhood Educator and a Parent Educator, so one-on-one support is not available to children. Give it a try at Family Centre Downtown on Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m. at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. The program is free but people are asked to register by calling 403-320-4232. • 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 Christcentred 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. • 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. • Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for adults to attend with children continues April 21 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Earth Day.” Come to the Galt to celebrate Earth Day by making crafts from recycled materials. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders. • Reuse Rendezvous: Earth Day Edition will take place April 21 in Lethbridge. The one-day free-cycling event invites residents to place any items that are suitable to reuse on their property in front of their house on Friday evening or Saturday morning and mark them with a FREE sign or sticker. On Saturday, people are invited to cruise the streets and help themselves to any of the goodies, free of charge. The event ends at 7 p.m. Saturday. Anything remaining after that time must be taken back in by the owner. To register your participation and be added to the map, or for more details, visit http://environmentlethbridge.ca/reuse/. • Lethbridge Law Day will be celebrated April 21 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Courthouse, 320 4 St. S., featuring a R v. Minion mock trial, citizenship ceremony, guided courthouse tours, K9 dog demonstration by Canada Border Services Agency and a forensics demonstration by Lethbridge Regional Police Service. The free event offers educational and entertaining experiences for adults and kids of all ages. Those who can’t make it to the courthouse on Law Day can still take advantage of Dial-a-Lawyer, a province-wide initiative that offers free 15-20-minute legal consultations over the phone. Albertans can access lawyers from different areas of law by calling 1-888-644-8950 (toll-free) from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 21. • Ogan School Nigeria Charity Resurrection Concert will take place April 21 at 7 p.m. at College Drive Community Church, featuring Wayne Burton and Friends of Ogan School. Free admission, with donations accepted to rebuild collapsed classrooms for Ogan School in Nigeria. Entertainment will include choral, contemporary, steel drums, gospel and brass. Entertainers will include Wayne Burton, Tall Bridge Bouys, Dammy Banwo, Keith Griffioen and the Aeris Brass, Temi Soboyejo, E-Free Church Choir, Wayne Edwards, Andy Sun, Bamzy Banwo, Shellagh Stefan, Emmanuel Makoni, St. Augustine Choir and the African Praise Singers. Organized by Bridges of Hope. • A dinner and dance will be held April 21 at the Italian Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance to follow. Live music by recording artist Fay Stevens. Cost $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For tickets and information, call Jeff at 403-317-1321. • I’ll Show You Mine: Deconstructing Costume, Constructing Fashion ,a night of fashion, art and a vendor market by Hawk+Harvest, will take place April 21 at the TTIF Building, Lethbridge College. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. General admission $20; students and alumni $15. Tickets available through LCSA, at the door or through Eventbrite at lethbridgecollege.ca/fashionshow. • The Friends Helping Friends Food Drive will take place throughout April in several communities, including Lethbridge, where the campaign will benefit the Interfaith Food Bank. Nonperishable food items can be dropped up at any Sobeys or Safeway store until April 30. An in-store event will be held April 21 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with pre-packaged food hampers available for $5 or $10. Volunteers will be on hand to accept donations of food and funds for the food bank. • 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. • 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. (Lethbridge Centre). • Galt Museum’s Indigenous History Program takes place every Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon, exploring Indigenous history through story-telling and hands-on activities. Individuals and groups are welcome to attend. No registration required. Admission fees apply (free to annual pass holders). • 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of Life) welcomes all to their monthly potluck suppers on the third Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 2820 18 Ave. N. Please bring a dish to share, and in turn share with our programs/speakers, etc. the goodness of the Lord. For information call Pastor Allyn at 403-3282292 or 403-715-2752, or the church office, 403-320-2005. • Save Our Churches Association (SOCA) Annual General Meeting will be held April 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N. Annual reports, Appeal to the Vatican, Election of Board of Directors, slide presentation and discussion on “A New Church - At What Cost?” Only members may attend; new members welcome. Membership will be available at the door (one-time fee of $5). • Helen Schuler Nature Centre will launch this year’s Coulee Clean-Up program April 22 from 1-3 p.m. at Indian Battle Park. Volunteers interested in participating are asked to meet at Baroness Picnic Shelter. Other drop-in clean-up sessions are planned for April 27, 4-6 p.m. at the Galt Museum (meet at Galt Museum parking lot); May 1, 7-8 p.m. at St. Pat’s Cemetery (meet at cemetery parking lot); May 2, 7-8 p.m. at 10 Street West (road to Popson/Cottonwood – meet at 10 Street W. and University Drive W.); May 24, 7-9 p.m. at Cottonwood Park (meet at parking lot). • Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will meet April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch). Professional biologist Lorne Fitch will discuss “Stumps, Sawdust and Sediment: A legacy of logging in the headwaters,” examining the important link between forests and the health of watersheds. Everyone is welcome. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Night April 23. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20. For information and tickets call 403-3201689 (prompt “3”). • Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge Annual General Meeting will be held April 23 at 7 p.m. at Interfaith Food Bank, 1103 3 Ave. N. Agenda includes 2017 audited financial statements, 2017 annual report and election of officers. No changes to bylaws are proposed. Call 403-320-8779 to RSVP.