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• The Kappa Klassic annual charity softball tournament, hosted by Kappa Beta Gamma, a local international sorority at the University of Lethbridge, will take place Sept. 15 at Softball Valley to raise money for Lethbridge Special Olympics. Games will start at 10 a.m. and there will be 4 innings to each game. The length of the tournament is dependent on the number of teams registered. Admission cost for spectators is $5 per person (re-entry permitted). Concession will be open throughout the tournament and there will be 50/50 sold all day to be drawn at the end of the tournament. All proceeds raised will be donated to Lethbridge Special Olympics.
• Heritage Acres Farm Museum will hold a Fall Fair Sept. 15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the museum north and east of Pincher Creek and the Oldman Dam. Entrance is $10 per adult; kids 16 years and under get in free. It’s a fun day for the whole family starting with a $5 pancake breakfast running until 10:30. Exhibits and demonstrations will run all day, including buttermaking, kids’ activities, vendors and a food concession. Due South Dog Sports will entertain, with some of the dogs herding sheep. There will once again be an Heirloom Handiwork Exhibit. Please phone Barb at 403-627-3388 if you have heritage handiwork you would be willing to loan for display at the fair for the day. There will be several field demonstrations and a tractor pull with tractors from 1960-1969. For more details, phone 403-627-2082 or email heritageacresfarmmuseum@gmail.com. • The 12th Annual Rob Dixon Memorial Classic Car Show hosted by
Logic Lumber will take place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Logic Lumber Car Museum, 214 31 St. N. Proceeds will again benefit Interfaith Food Bank. Featuring classic cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and hot rods. Free admission for spectators. $10 show entry fee; registration 8–10 a.m., or call 403-3287755. All registered vehicles eligible for door prizes, and Logic Lumber will give away an 8-x-12-foot shed built by Fox Buildings (each entry requires a $10 donation to Interfaith Food Bank). Raffle tickets for the shed are available ahead of the event as well, at both Logic Lumber and Interfaith Food Bank. • The Dutch Canadian Club Fall Barbecue will take place Sept. 15 starting at 3 p.m. at the Pavan Park picnic enclosure located in the riverbottom in north Lethbridge. Includes free BBQ for members, $7.50 for non-members (children free). Bring your children or grandchildren for food and games (weather permitting). Non-members please reserve by calling 403-345-5098 or 403-394-8831 so there would be ample food for all. • The Canadian Federation of University Women Lethbridge and District will host their annual Fall Reception Sept. 15 from 2-4 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S. CFUW is open to all women concerned with advocacy on community, national and international issues. Members fundraise to provide University of Lethbridge scholarships, volunteer with elementary students to help with their reading skills, and have ongoing work with Arches/Harbour House, just to name a few projects. The club also hosts a monthly book group, a painting group and social outings. It invites stimulating guest speakers to lunches and the annual Person’s Day Breakfast in October. Come and learn about this year’s program. Tea, coffee and snacks provided. • The Second Annual Wilson Community Craft Sale will take place Sept. 15 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Wilson Middle School gymnasium. The craft sale will be held in conjunction with the Pig and Pumpkin Festival. Local vendors will be featured in the sale, which will also include food, fun and games for youngsters and a raffle table.
• 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.
• 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of
Life) welcomes all to their monthly potluck 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 403-3282292 or 403-715-2752, or the church office, 403-320-2005. • The 38th Annual Lethbridge Terry Fox Community Run will take place Sept. 16. Registration at 11 a.m., with 12 p.m. start; BBQ to follow. Run to take place at Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake. No entry fee to participate. Participants are welcome to walk, run, rollerblade, cycle. Run is a petfriendly and wheelchair friendly event. For more information, email lethbridgeterryfoxrun@gmail.com or register online at www.terryfox.ca/ terryfoxrun/lethbridge. • Contemplatio (formerly Taizé Prayer) Sept. 16 takes at 7:30 place p.m. Retreat at Centre, the Martha featuring ecumenical, meditative, multilingual, musical devotion, the music based and style on of ecumenical the French religious community a world-renowned of Taizé, centre of pilgrimage and prayer. All are invited and welcome. For further information, please email contemplatio.me@gmail.com or call Michael Ebsworth, 403-327-3473 or 403-308-1251. • Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays,7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536. • Alzheimer Society Afternoon Caregiver Support Group meets the third Monday of each month from 1:15-3 p.m. at #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (office located on 12 Street S.) • Free outdoor fit camp, for all ages
and all abilities, runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at two locations in the city. A 9:15 a.m. session will be held at the playground on Stafford Drive North, and a 6 p.m. session will be held at Adams Park at 13 Street and 9 Avenue North. Call 403-393-5590 for more information. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre is open Mondays from 9 a.m.-5
p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. The centre will be closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mondays of statutory holidays. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). Everyone interested in finding help in searching for ancestors is welcome to drop in. For more information, call 403-328-0206. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts floor curling every Monday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Details: phone 403-3293222. • A free workout group meets Monday and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at The Gate church, 522 3 Ave. S. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-3935590. • The 9th annual President’s Dinner and Auction will take place Sept. 18 at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Doors open at 4 p.m.; live auction with Dean Oseen and Dick Indenbosch at 5 p.m. Roast Alberta beef dinner at 6 p.m. Entertainment by Tom Price and the Dodge Brothers at 7:15. Admission $25 per person. Cash bar and door prizes. For ticket information, email friendly@nordbridgeseniors.com or phone 403-329-3222. Proceeds go to the Nord-Bridge Building Fund. • The Lethbridge Probus Club begins its 2018-19 season with its first fall meeting Sept. 19 at 9:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (note change of venue; please use the northeast door). Social time is at 9:30, followed by the Annual General Meeting. Memberships are due now and remain at $45, payable by cheque or cash. Guests are most welcome. A $5 fee is required at the door.
• Lethbridge Symphony opens its 2018-19 concert season with its resident professional string quartet, Musaeus, presenting “Extra A – Fall in Strings”
Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa. The event, which includes a cash bar inside the venue, and an Afterglow reception giving the audience an opportunity to interact with the performers, is presented in partnership with LA Chefs. Tickets are $35 and are available any time at
LethbridgeSymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403328-6808, ext. 101. • The Lethbridge edition of the 2018
CIBC Run for the Cure will take place Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. at Exhibition Park (Main Pavilion). The event raises funds for breast cancer research, support programs, health education and advocacy initiatives. For more information or to register, visit www.cibcrunforthecure.com.