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• The inaugural Strides for Hope Walk will take place May 24, on World Schizophrenia Day, in several Alberta centres including Lethbridge, with the goal of reducing stigma and raising money to support the work of the Schizophrenia Society of Alberta. The Lethbridge walk will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m., starting and ending at Galt Gardens, 3 Avenue and 7 Street South. To register or make a pledge, go online to https://www.schizophrenia.ab.ca/ssa-events. • A Public Drop-In Coulee Clean-Up will take place May 24 at 7 p.m. at Cottonwood Park, hosted by the Lethbridge Naturalists’ Society. No preregistration necessary, just meet at Cottonwood Park parking lot at for an enjoyable walk in the park. To organize a coulee clean-up for your group, pick your own date/time and choose a coulee location to assist with. Online area maps: http://bit.ly/2qYhkqO. Complete the online registration form at https://www.lethbridge.ca/ThingsTo-Do/Nature-Centre/Pages/GetInvolved.aspx. • “Easy Does It” AlAnon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, meets Thursdays,7 p.m., Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S., front door. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661. • Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional

Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403382-9925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482. • Royal Canadian Legion General Stewart Branch No. 4 hosts cribbage

every Thursday with a start time of 6:45 p.m. Don’t be late; come out and play.

• Family Centre presents Me and My Family, a drop-in program designed for working parents to spend time playing and connecting with their children before heading home for the evening. For all families with children ages 0-8 years. Explore a wide range of activities that will encourage children’s physical activity, imagination and creativity. Takes place

Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., until June 28 at Family Centre, Downtown, #225, 200 4 Ave. S. (in Lethbridge Centre). • Lethbridge Horseshoe Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Henderson Lake park (next to the new pool). Come for fun, fresh air, exercise and make new friends. For more information, call Omer at 403-320-8246. • Are you interested in writing? The River Bottom Writers invite you to join them the second and fourth Thursday of every month at 6:45 p.m. in the Richardson Oilseed Room at Lethbridge College for a session of informal writing practice. All genre writers are welcome. Bring pen, paper or laptop. • Lethbridge Friendship Force Club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Chinook High Library. Visitors and future members are welcome. For more information call Liz at 403-381-1081. • Taste of Nii’ tsi’ tap’ ii, featuring Blackfoot/indigenous cuisine, will take place May 25 at the Multi-Cultural Centre, 416 6 Ave. S. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Menu includes moost stew, bannock, fry bread, berry soup, Indian tacos, buffalo berry pizza and mint tea. Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children, available online at www.saea.ca, by calling 403-3201577 or by emailing info@saea.ca. • Young Artists Music Academy final concert will take place May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the U of L Recital Hall, W570. Everyone is welcome to attend this concert which features U of L Conservatory of Music students displaying their many musical talents. Admission is by donation. • Renowned Canadian fiddle champ Scott Woods and his band will perform at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod

May 25 at 7 p.m. A portion of the event’s proceeds will be donated to the Empress. Known as “The Flippin’ Fiddler,” Woods will play traditional country fiddle music, swing, gospel and more. Tickets are $25 each and available at

MacleodEmpress.com, by calling 403553-4404 (toll-free at 1-800-540-9229), or at the Box Office on Main Street.

• Sustainival, the world’s first green carnival, will return to Lethbridge May

25-27 at the Enmax Centre north parking lot. Featuring a carnival, educational games and activations showcasing the latest in sustainable technology, and the Green Beast Eco Challenge No gate admission; fees will apply for carnival rides, carnival games, food and beverages. To save on your day pass, pre-purchase at Eventbrite, https://www.eventbrite.com/o/sust ainival-2018-public-ticket-sales17208049010. • 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 403-3204232.

• 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 403329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling. • The Lethbridge Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides will be held May

26 at 12 p.m. in Henderson Park. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Dogs are welcome to participate, but you do not need one to join. By participating in the walk, you can help provide life-changing Dog Guides to Canadians with disabilities. For more information, to find a walk and register or to make a donation, visit www.walkfordogguides.com. • Sunny South Lodge Tea, Bake Sale and Craft Sale will take place May 26 from 2-4 p.m. at Sunny South Lodge, 1112 20 Ave. in Coaldale. Cost: $5. Baking by Friends of Sunny South Lodge, door prizes, quilt raffle and craft table. • 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 26: Kids Club Flamingo Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 3+, $2 per project, supplies included; Flamingo Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 6+, $5 per project, supplies included; MAKEbreak Celebration Slime, 1-3 p.m. Pre-made slime provided. • Stirling Community Yard Sales will take place May 26 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Stirling. Featuring 20-plus family sales featuring toys to tools, furniture to crafts. Follow the balloon trails or obtain maps at any one of the sales. Sponsored by the Stirling Historical Society.

• The Under Northern Lights Gala will take place May 26 at 5 p.m. at the NordBridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Semi-formal attire; $80 per person. Featuring champagne hospitality welcome, ushered seating, cash bar, silent auction. Musical entertainment by guitarist Dale Ketcheson. Plated prime rib dinner with salad and dessert. Evening entertainment by Ben Price Magic, Erica Hunt, Jeff Carlson, Jory Kohn, Kelly Roberts and Scott Carpenter of “Old Favourites” fame. Tickets available online at www.nordbridgeseniors.com or www.Eventbrite.com. • Lethbridge Uplands Neighbourhood Community Wide Garage Sale will take place May 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit Uplands Neighbourhood Facebook page for more information.

• Monarch Days will take place May 26, featuring a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m., live music, bake sale and community garage sales. Everyone welcome. • Shaughnessy Community Centre, 133 3 St. in Shaughnessy, will hold its monthly Pancake Breakfast May 26 from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5. Secondhand Treasures rooms will be open. The rooms are also open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with assorted items for sale. • Parkbridge Estates Tenants Association will hold its Spring Tea and

Craft Sale May 26 from 2-4 p.m. at 2920 29 Ave. S. • A Silent Art Auction hosted by Last Chance Cat Ranch will take place May

26 from 7-10 p.m. at Casa. Tickets by Eventbrite $15 or $20 at the door. A great evening to mingle, have refreshments and buy some lovely donated art — many by known Canadian artists. • The 2018 Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History will take place May 27 at the Henderson Lake horseshoe pits. Registration at 9:30 a.m., opening ceremonies at 10:20 a.m., walk (5 km) starts at 10:30 a.m. Pets on a leash are welcome. For more information or to register, visit http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/walk/. • South Country Jamboree Society

will hold a jam session May 27 at 1 p.m. at Lethbridge Legion, Memorial Hall, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Meals available from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m.