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• “Wings Over Canada,” a slide show featuring birds from coast to coast, will be presented June 13 at 7 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. The presentation is by Canmore residents Jacinthe Lavoie and Ian Wilson, who spent five months travelling across Canada, photographing birds along the way. The bird photos are set to classical music. Free admission; donations will be accepted.

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more details, contact Jeff Forrest, 403-345-2980.

• Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403320-2075, or Josephine, 403-3454242 for details.

• Prairie Tractor and Engine Museum Society holds a directors’ meeting the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Kleeman Building at the Pioneer Village of Coyote Flats on Prairie Tractor property (1.5 km south of Picture Butte High School on Highway 843). An open discussion session immediately follows the meeting. Visitors are welcome.

• Alzheimer Society Magrath Caregiver Support Group meets second Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Garden Vista, 37E 2 Ave. N. in Magrath.

• Galt Museum’s Café Galt lecture program for adults and seniors continues

June 14 from 7-8:30 p.m., featuring “Historic Theatre Walking Tour.” Dawn Leite from the Allied Arts Council of Lethbridge will lead an informative walking tour that explores the history of theatre in downtown Lethbridge. Registration not required; museum admission applies (free to annual passholders).

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944.

• Al-Anon, a group for those facing problems caused by someone else’s drinking, meets Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the Family Centre, Suite 225, 200 4 Ave. S. (Lethbridge Centre). Details: Pat, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “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 403-329-4410.

• 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.

• The Coaldale United Church Thrift

Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse.

• 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 Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-388-9174. (no meetings in July and August)

• 702 Wing Air Force Association meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403-381-3344. (no meetings in July and August)

• 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.

• The Rehoboth Sunshine Auxiliary of Rehoboth Christian Ministries will host their Annual Pork Roast June 15 at the Vocational Centre in Coaldale (1 km north of Coaldale on Hwy. 845). This is a come-and-go supper served from 5–7 p.m. Supper will include roast pork, roast beef, potatoes, salads and dessert. Cost is by donation. Call 403-345-5199 for more information.

• The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Sock Hop will take place June 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S., in Gym 2. No charge. Participants are encouraged to wear purple. DJ’d by Still Cruisin’. Light snacks. Presented by the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN). For more details, call 403-320-2222.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a Father’s Day Luncheon and Fun Pie Auction June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Cost: $13 per person. Menu: bacon-wrapped tenderloin with potatoes and veggies, and a special Fathers’ delight dessert. Live entertainment. For more information, call the centre at 403-329-3222.

• Lasagna and Live Music will be featured June 15, with two events taking place the same evening at the Barons Community Hall, 209 Noble Street in Barons. Robbin’s Homemade Lasagna Dinner goes from 5-6:30 p.m., also featuring a silent auction and photo booth. $10 per person (children under 6 free). Takeout is available. The event is a fundraiser for Barons Memorial United Church. “Wingin’ It” takes place from 710 p.m., featuring the duo of singer/songwriter Lori Davidson and keyboardist/composer Rob Lamonica, who hail from Mazatlan, Mexico. $15 per adult, under 18 free. Bar will be open for refreshments. Event is a fundraiser for the Barons and District Ag Society. Special combo price for both events: $20 per adult. For more information, call Mary at 403-757-2424.

• Trader Day at Fort Whoop-Up will take place June 15 from 5-9 p.m., featuring period story-telling, axethrowing for visitors 12 years and older to try out, blacksmithing demos, a cowpiefrisbee throwing contest with prizes, and live music. $25/ticket, available at the Galt Museum store, Fort Whoop-Up store and online at http://galtmuseum.com/.

• The 18th annual Willow Creek Cowboy Gathering will take place June 15-17 at the Stavely Arena. Live western entertainment Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. followed by campfire jam sessions. Sunday: breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. ($8 per person); cowboy church at 10 a.m. (no charge). Concession on site (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) with homestyle suppers. Tickets at the door: weekend pass $60, full day $35, evening $25. For details, call Audrey at 403-549-2453 or Charlie at 403-625-2157, or visit www.wccowboygathering.com.

• The #RoadtotheGames Equipment Drive will kick off June 16 in Lethbridge, taking place from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Centre Village Mall Save On Foods (1240 2 “A” Ave. N.) Rosenau Transport has teamed up with KidSport and Alberta Sport Connection to bring sports equipment to kids across the province. The event aims to fill a 53-foot Rosenau Transport trailer with new and gently used sports equipment to be distributed by Comrie’s Sport Equipment Bank. Cash donations will also be accepted. There will be a barbecue lunch for participants.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Junior Naturalists program for ages 6-10 continues June 16 from 10 a.m.-noon, featuring “Sunlight.” Adults must sign children in and pick them up promptly at noon. For details, call 403-320-3064.

• Upper Victoria Park Neighbourhood Sale & Fair will take place June 16 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at 7 Avenue South east of 15 Street to 18 Street. Featuring community garage sales, food trucks, street performers, chalk artists, musical acts, community groups and a VW Show & Shine. More details on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/6 27128814286223/.

• London Road Annual Family Fair will be held June 16 from 1-4 p.m. in Kinsmen Park (11 Street 9 Avenue South). Free family fun for all the family. Bouncy castles, facepainting, live music by local musicians, puppet shows, traditional games and an “escape room experience.” Low-cost burgers and hotdogs provided by London Road Market; Sweet treats by Urban Grocer. Come and join in the fun and meet your neighbours on “Neighbour Day.” For more details, call Kate Connolly at 403-329-4568. • Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Extreme By Nature program for ages 1115 continues June 16 from 1:30-3:30 p.m., featuring Floodplain Forests. Do you know what makes Lethbridge’s cottonwood forest unique? Join local scientists in exploring our floodplain forest. Call to register: 403-320-3064. • Concert and Dessert Auction fundraiser will be held June 16 at the Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale (1306 20 Street), featuring musician Cal Toth and auctioneer Dean Oseen. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event begins at 7 p.m. Tickets $20, available in person from the museum (please purchase in advance; cash or cheque accepted); price includes one drink token. • The third annual Helping Families

Art Exhibit will take place June 16 at the Galt Museum from 6-9 p.m. A night of food, drinks and discovering artwork in support of families who are struggling to make ends meet as their child battles cancer. Featuring performances by Gymfinity Cirque & Aerial Arts Troupe, who will be performing aerial acts of trapeze, silks, lyra and hammock. Tickets online at www.helpcancerfamilies.com. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a Father’s Day Brunch, presented by Chef Al Scherer, June 17 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost is $20 for 15 years and up, children 3-14 years $1/year of age. Buffet features many breakfast as well as lunch items, desserts, tea, coffee and juice. Reservations for large groups (8 and up) are recommended. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (ext. 3). • Southern Alberta Self-Help Association, which provides mental health support, will hold its Annual General Meeting June 19 at the Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization, 500 11 St. S. in the stage area (signs will be posted). Snacks and socializing at 6 p.m., meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 403-942-2263 or email info@sashahouse.org.