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• 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: Martha, 403-381-0756, or Pearl, 403-369-0890.

• “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.

• 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.

• “Open Mic” Poetry will take place Aug. 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the Owl Acoustic Lounge, 411 3 Ave. S., with hostess Teri Petz. Showcasing local talents. Poets — bring your poems to read. For more information, visit www.facebook.com /Lethbridge Poetry. • Toonie Pancake Breakfast sponsored by ProActive Real Estate Ltd. and partners will take place Aug. 24 from 7-10 a.m. at Fresh Life Church 10 St. S. Cost $2; breakfast includes pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice. There will also be a DJ, facepainting, a princess and more. Fun for the whole family. Donations also accepted. All money raised will go to the Lethbridge Pregnancy Care Centre. • Charity Whoop-Up Pancake Breakfast, with money going to Humane Society, will take place Aug. 24 from 9-11 a.m. at Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. Live entertainment with Tom & Kurt. $3 a plate (pancakes, sausage, fruit and coffee). • Catalyst Cookout – Whoop-Up Days Steak Barbecue will be held Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the 200 block of Mayor Magrath Drive North, just south of the SACLA building (401 21A St. N.). Steak, corn on the cob, baked potato and a drink for $8. Add an extra steak for $4. The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce will also be handing out freezies for Freezie Friday. • A Whoop-Up Days Barbecue will be

held Aug. 24 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at BMO West Highlands, 4 - 378 University Dr. W. Serving burger and pop for $5, cheeseburger and pop $6, hotdog and pop $4, pop $1.50. Proceeds will be donated to United Way. • LSCO Whoop-Up Days Pulled Pork Sandwich event will take place Aug. 24 with lunch from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. $5.50 a plate. • A Whoop-Up Dance Party will be held Aug. 24 from 7:30-11 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Hall, featuring a double bandstand with music by Fay Stevens and Ray Sauer. Door prize, 50-50 draw, prizes for best western outfit. Cost $10 each (members $9). Bring your friends and have fun.

• Interfaith Food Bank will present a new program, “The Gardener and the Chef,” Aug. 24, Aug. 30 and Sept. 7 from 6-8 p.m. in the Interfaith Learning Garden at 1103 3 Ave. N. Learn how to grow plants on a budget and then cook your harvest into delicious, inexpensive meals. Attendance is free; donations gratefully accepted. Participants can choose to come for one, two or all three sessions. Register by calling 403-3208779 or emailing garden@interfaithfoodbank.ca.

• 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 oneon-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, 403405-2410, or visit the website, www.tops.org. • 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 190413 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 Lethbridge Association of the Blind (LAB) provides numerous activities for the blind and visually impaired in the Lethbridge area. Some of these include dinners with entertainment, attending musicals and tours of local museums. The association also runs a bowling league which takes place weekly at the Holiday Bowl. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities or volunteering to assist with these activities, call Bill at 403-942-1677 or email brownwj@shaw.ca. • A Flea Market and Craft Sale will take place Aug. 25 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at The Miz City Church, 502 13 St. North. • The Barons Farmers’ Market will take place Aug. 25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Barons Community Hall. Lunch available. Sponsored by Barons & District Agricultural Society. Vendors — to book a free table, contact Rita at 403-7570005. • Mint Smartwash will host a Charity BBQ Aug. 25 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of their Ultimint carwash services and membership will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Come join them for a BBQ, raffle and car wash to help the Alzheimer Society provide education and support services to those with a diagnosis of dementia and their caregivers. • Galt Historic Railway Park will offer Speeder Rides and Tours Aug. 25 (weather permitting) from 1-3:30 p.m. $10 per person (children 10 and under free with adult) for a combined tour of the 1890 International Train Station and a ride on the restored speeder motorcar. Located 1 km north of Stirling, 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Highway 4; at the Stirling exit, turn off the highway and follow the train station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C. More details online at www.galtrailway.com or www.facebook.com /Galt1890 . • Come for a Quaint Country Church Service at Barons Memorial United Church Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Featuring communion with minister Lois Punton. Refreshments and lunch after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session Aug. 26 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion’s Memorial Hall. Meals may be ordered after 3 p.m. • A Fundraiser for the United Way will be held Aug. 27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lethbridge Dental Hygiene Clinic, 1277 3 Ave. S., featuring a toonie barbecue with hotdogs, chips and beverages. Donations will be collected for the United Way.

• The PAW Society will hold its annual book sale Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Hut, corner of 9 Avenue and 10 Street South. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and 10 a.m.-4p.m. Saturday. Donations of books can be dropped off from Tuesday to Thursday of that week during sale hours. • The 10th annual Care For Kids Golf Tournament, sponsored by Canadian Tire in support of Lethbridge Food Bank, will be held Aug. 29 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Featuring barbecue lunch, steak dinner and silent/live auction. This year’s tournament will also support Canadian

Tire Jumpstart, which helps children participate in sport and activities. To register as a player or sponsor, or for more information, visit www.careforkidslethbridge.com. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens

Organization will offer “Yoga Noon Hour,” Tuesday, Sept. 11-Dec. 4, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practising, you will benefit greatly by attending this class. Fee: $78 for LSCO members, $98 for nonmembers. Register by Sept. 7. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.