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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

• 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, 403-4052410, or visit www.tops.org.

• Celebrate Recovery —a Christ-centred recovery program for any hurt, hangup 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 Hop Into Spring Market will take place May 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Exhibition Park (Heritage Building), 3401 Parkside Drive S. Donations at the door for the Last Chance Cat Ranch.

• The annual Kidney Walk, a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, will take place May 12 at 10 a.m. at Henderson Lake Park, featuring 3 km and 6 km distances. For more information, visit facebook.com/kidneywalkab. To register, go online to www.kidney.ca/sab/walk.

• A Free Community Barbecue to celebrate the grand re-opening of Ivory Dental (formerly Rollingson and Heggie Dentistry) will be held May 12 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Ivory Dental parking lot, 336 Columbia Blvd. West. Hotdogs, chips and pop. Grand prize draw for an iPad, and other prizes to be won.

• The Rehoboth Garden Centre in Coaldale will host its Annual Spring Sale and Barbecue May 12. Coffee on at 9:30 a.m., BBQ and Bake Sale 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Garden centre will be open from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Come check out the bedding plants, perennials, hanging baskets, patio furniture, weaving and gardening supplies. Located 1 km north from the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hwy. 845 in Coaldale. Look for the big green roof. For more information, call 403-345-5199.

• The Etsy: Made in Canada Spring

Market will take place May 12 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at La Cite Des Prairies School, 2104 6 Ave. S. Featuring local makers showcasing unique and creative items. More information on participating vendors can be found at Etsy.com/MadeinCanada.

• Kids Club and MAKEbreak Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michaels Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. The upcoming schedule includes: May 12: Kids Club Flowers for Mom, 10 a.m.noon, ages 3+, $2 per project, supplies included; Kids Club Flowers for Mom, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 6+, $5 per project, supplies included; MAKEbreak Mother’s Day Frame, 1-3 p.m. Buy the frame and the rest of the supplies are included.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Junior Naturalists program for kids ages 6-10 continues May 12 from 10 a.m.-noon, featuring “Birds.” Adults must sign children in and pick them up promptly at noon. More details, call 403-320-3064.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 program for children to attend with adults continues May 12 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Manners Tea.” How would your manners have held up at a 20th century tea party? Come and learn how manners have changed over the decades while testing out your etiquette with a tasty treat. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• “Party on the Square!” will take place May 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S. Everyone is welcome to attend the fifth anniversary celebration of Casa, the space the U of L Conservatory of Music calls home. The party includes live music, a barbecue, cake and facility tours.

• University of Lethbridge will present Culture Vulture: Sculpt May 12 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Atrium, University Centre for the Arts. Anyone who wants to learn how to make a stop-motion video is invited to this session of Culture Vulture. Participants will be making clay characters and backdrops out of recycled materials to use in creating their videos. Those attending are asked to bring a phone or tablet to capture their movie. Free apps for stop-motion include Imotion or Stop Motion Studio.

• The second annual free Comic Con event will take place May 12 at the Crossings Branch Library (255 Britannia Blvd. W.) 10 a.m.: Superhero story time; 11 a.m.: A screening of Wonder Woman (PG), with popcorn; 1:30 p.m.: Panels, presentations and workshops where local groups will share their expertise; 2:30 p.m.: A Cosplay Contest open to anyone who wants to dress up as their favourite character. There will be two categories based on the age of the cosplayers (12 and under, and 13 and over). At 2 p.m., the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch will host a showing of the movie “Megamind (PG) in the Theatre Gallery.

• “Let the Bells Ring Out,” a concert of handbell music, will take place May 12 at 7 p.m. at Gilbert Paterson Middle School, 2109 12 Ave. S. Featuring the Chi-Rho Ringers, Salvation Army Bells, First B Bells, McKillop United Bells, Bridge Bells and Gilbert Paterson Middle School. Free admission; donations welcome. For more details, contact Fiona at 403-329-3582.

• Six O'clock in the Chapel, an evening Vesper service with beautiful music, will be held May 12 at 6 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel at Southminster United Church, featuring reflections by Jane Meaker. This brief, intimate service is open to everyone. Enter at the chapel doors, 1011 4 Ave. S.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a Mother’s Day Brunch presented by Chef Al Scherer May 13 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for ages 15 and up; children 3-14, $1/year of age. Reservations for larger groups (8 and up) available until May 11. Buffet features many breakfast as well as lunch items, desserts, tea, coffee and juice. For information and tickets, call 403-3201689 (Ext “3”).

• Mother’s Day Brunch will take place May 13 at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S., with three seatings: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Menu: Omelette (ham & cheese or veggie), sausage, pancakes, bacon, scalloped potatoes, hash browns, baked ham, salad bar, coffee and tea. Call 403320-2222 to reserve your seat. Cost: Adults $16.50 advance, $18 at door; 511 years $9.75; 4 and under free. Open to the public.

• Mother’s Day at the Nature Centre will take place May 13 from 1-4 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Take a wildflower walk in the coulees (2-3 p.m.), and enjoy tea tasting on the rooftop.

• All women are invited to a Dinner and Fashion Show May 15 at 7 p.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Featured will be fashions from Blue Sage Boutique, with Arlene Hammerling from Lethbridge; music by Kristi Mitchell from Brooks; and inspiration from speaker Leona Wall from Vauxhall. Cost for the evening is $25 per person. Reserve by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Sylvia 403-416-5075. Reservations must be honoured or cancelled by noon May 14. Presented by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries.