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• Great Canadian Plains Railway Society will hold its Annual General Meeting May 31 at 7 p.m. at the Galt Historic Railway Park station north of Stirling. Agenda will include: reading/approval of minutes from the previous AGM; president’s report; secretary’s report; presentation of the financial statement; nominations and elections for positions of treasure and committee members. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the president at 403-327-2854 or email gcprs@telus.net. The Railway Park is located 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Hwy. 4. At the Stirling exit, turn off the highway and follow the Train Station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C. The station is located 1 km north of Stirling. • The Galt Museum will present the next segment in its Archives program May 31 from 7-9 p.m., featuring “Archives 101.” Come and learn about the historical treasures at the Galt Archives. Tour the archival facility (including non-public areas), learn the rules and procedures and how to search our newly upgraded online database. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders. • Cotton Patch Gospel, a musical starring Andrew Legg, will be presented at McKillop United Church with three performances,
May 31 (7:30 p.m.) and June 2 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). Cotton Patch Gospel retells the life of Jesus as if in modern-day rural Georgia, and features the final and perhaps best music of Harry Chapin. Tickets are $20 each, available from the church office (2329 15 Ave. S.) or at the door. • “Easy Does It” Al-Anon 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. • Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403329-4410. • 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, 403-382-9925, 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. • The PAW Society will hold its annual garage sale at the Lethbridge and District Fish and Game Association Hut (9 Avenue and 10 Street South) continuing through June 2. Hours are 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today and Friday ,and9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
• 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 June 1 and 2 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Chapters in the Park Place Shopping Centre.
• 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. • The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society invites you to its annual Trail Orientation Day June 2 to see an active nest box trail in operation here in Lethbridge. It’s free. Participants will
gather at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre at 9 a.m., drive to a westside farm and wrap up by noon. Everyone is welcome. For further details contact Jim Leitch at 403-320-8970. • Buddhist Temple of Southern
Alberta will hold at New and Gently Used Sale June 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 470 40 St. S. In addition to typical fare, there will be a large assortment of Japanese dishware, decore, clothing, collectibles and books. For more details, contact Brenda Ikuta at 403-317-0078 or Brenda.ikuta63@gmail.com. • Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will host its Annual Plant Sale June 2 from 9 a.m.-noon at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library near the Children’s Entrance (south side). Featuring bedding out plants, veggies and perennials for reasonable prices. • “New Voices of Spring” Concert in Aid of Syrian Refugees will take place June 2 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, 411 11 St. S. This second concert in aid of the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Lethbridge will feature young and young-at-heart performers from the church as well as two guest ensembles, the Cantare Children’s Choir from Calgary, under the direction of Catherine Glaser-Climie, and the U of L Conservatory Young Artist Percussion Academy under the direction of Joe Porter. Tickets are $20 ($10 for children 10 and younger) available at the door. All proceeds will go to the support of two Syrian refugee families. • Lethbridge Horseshoe Club will host a Horseshoe Tournament June 2-3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Henderson Lake park (next to the new pool). Tournament play is open to Alberta Horseshoe Association members; spectators are welcome. Come and find out more about the club, which plays Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. • The 9th annual “Carnage in Coaldale” Smash & Splash Demolition
Derby and Mud Bog, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale, takes place
June 2-3, 1 km north of the Coaldale Inn on Highway 3 (watch for signs). The Demolition Derby goes June 2 at 1 p.m. $10 per person (12 and under free). Take a ride on the monster truck “Jurassic Attack.” Beer garden with live music from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids’ free draw for two mountain bikes. Mud Bog takes place
June 3 at 11 a.m. at the same location. All proceeds go toward community projects. For more information, call Jack Van Rijn at 403-382-0099, email contact@coaldalekinsmen.com or visit www.coaldalekinsmen.com.
• Compassionate Friends, a non-profit international support group for parents who have had a child die, meets the first
Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.noon at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. (but is not affiliated with the church). Parents and their supporting family members or friends are encouraged to attend and observe or talk about their experiences — it is just parents talking to parents. The tragedy could have happened last week or 10 years ago; the child could be an infant or an adult.
• West Wind Gymnastics Club will be visited by Chase and Marshall of “Paw Patrol” June 3. Register now for the club’s annual Mascot Days. This year Marshall and Chase impersonators will play on the gym floor with your children for 55 minutes. Book your time for $20. Try balance beams, foam pit, trampolines, spring boards, bars, vault and more. Only 60 tickets are sold each hour. Parents and children under 6 months old do not need to register or buy a ticket. Register online at westwindgym.com or by calling the club at 403-320-1373. Watch for more information on the club’s Facebook page called West Wind Gymnastics. • The Lethbridge Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis will take place June 3 at the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park, 2710 Parkside Drive S. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., walk starts at 11 a.m. The event is a fun-filled and family-friendly day to support the people taking on Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and a chance to connect with others in our community impacted by inflammatory bowel disease. For online registration and a pledge form or more information go online to http://www.gutsywalk.ca, email gutsywalk@crohnsandcolitis.ca or phone 1-888-884-2232. • Coaldale Public Library and the Coaldale Public Library Friends Society will host an Artists’ Reception June 4 from 78:30 p.m. in the McCain Gallery at the library (2014 18 St.) to open a June display of works by Coaldale and Lethbridge County artists. • MADD Lethbridge & Area invites the public to its volunteer meeting June 5 from 6:45-8:30 p.m. at 817 4 Ave. S. (BLT Building). Guest speaker will begin promptly at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Anita at 403-331-0362 or email madd_lethbridge@nili.ca.