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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

• 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, axe-throwing for visitors 12 years and older to try out, blacksmithing demos, a cow pie frisbee 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.

• 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 Christ-centred 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 #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.

• 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.

• Investors Group Walk For Alzheimer's fundraiser will take place June 16 at Nicholas Sheran Park in West Lethbridge. Registration is $20 and begins at 9 a.m. The event offers a 1.6 km and a 3.2 km walk. For more information or to register online, go to www.walkforalzhiemers.ca. Contact the Alzheimer’s Society at 403-329-3766 if you have questions.

• 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.

• 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.

• Winston Churchill High School’s 2008 graduating class will hold its 10-year reunion June 16. Graduates and their friends and family are invited to attend an afternoon barbecue at Pavan Park, and an evening of libations at Coulee Brew Brewery. Further details on the event and tickets can be purchased on the event page at: wchs08class.eventbrite.ca. Questions pertaining to the event can be sent to wchs08reunion@gmail.com. Those who have friends or family in the WCHS ’08 graduating class are encouraged to help spread the word.

• A Father’s Day Barbecue will be held June 16 from 12-4:30 p.m. at the Galt Historic Railway Park 1 km north of Stirling. $10 per person (includes BBQ smokie or burger and drink, speeder ride and station tour. Speeder rides will be provided weather permitting. Donations accepted. More information on the webpage (http://galtrailway.com ) or Facebook page.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host its June Dinner and Dance June 16 with live music by Randy Hillman. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Dinner features Bavarian Chicken. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for invited guests. For information and tickets call 403-3201689 (ext. 3).

• 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, www.helpcancerfamilies.com.

• 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).

• 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of Life) welcomes all to their monthly pot-luck 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 403-328-2292 or 403-7152752, or the church office, 403-320-2005.

• Tai Chi and Medical Qi Gong will be offered Saturdays, July 7 to Aug. 11, from 10-11:15 a.m. at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Learn gentle, rhythmical movements to enhance your balance, breath and that quiets the mind. For information, call 403-328-8511 or visit nikkayuko.com.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host Fathers in Nature - Discovery Walk June 17 from 2-3 p.m. Join us on Father’s Day for a discovery walk in the Nature Reserve. Fun for all ages. For details, call 403-320-3064.

• 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.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Women and Men Golf Lessons for Intermediate Players, Mondays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, from 23 p.m. at Evergreen Golf Centre. Designed for the intermediate player that wants to enhance their golf skills. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $100 for non-members. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222.

• The YWCA Turning Point Golf Classic will take place June 26 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Format: 18-Hole Texas Scramble with cart. 11:30 a.m. registration, lunch and warm-up; 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Featuring closest-tothe-pin, multiple hole-in-one opportunities, putting contest and grand prize draw. Awards banquet to follow, with roast beef dinner and Ukrainian buffet (perogies, sausage and cabbage rolls). Silent auction, 50/50 draw and prizes. Register online at https://app.eventcaddy.com/events/13th-annual-ywca-turning-point-golfclassic.

• This summer, improve the skills you need every day and for future postsecondary classes. Lethbridge Public Library’s Read On Adult Literacy program offers ESL Conversation, Basic Computer, and Citizenship Preparation classes or oneon-one tutoring for adults. Call 403-3204977 or 403- 320-3133 to register. $30 registration fee may apply.