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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 South Region Self Advocacy

Network (SRSAN) will host its 9th annual Citizen Walk About Sept. 28 from City Hall to Galt Gardens, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event highlights issues faced by persons with disabilities and seeks to promote a more inclusive community. Festivities include a barbecue and talent show in the park. Acts include singing, dancing, rapping and art displays. All proceeds will support SRSAN and advocacy initiatives. More information can be found at www.saipa.info/citizenwalkabout. • University of Lethbridge will present the Chinook Symposium for Chemistry & Biochemistry Sept. 28, 1 p.m. at the Atrium, University Hall. Undergraduate and graduate students will present the research they’ve been doing over the past year. • The 12th Annual Friends of Interfaith Charity Dinner & Silent

Auction will be held Sept. 28 at the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Cocktails at 6 p.m., prime rib dinner at 7 p.m. Silent auction throughout. Dinner music by Dale Ketcheson, musical entertainment by Trevor Panczak. Tickets $75 each. Charitable Tax Receipts will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. (Tickets not available at the door). For tickets to the event, or to donate auction items for the silent auction, please contact the office at 403320-8779 or visit online at www.interfaithfoodbank.ca. • Alberta Culture Days will be celebrated at the Claresholm Museum Grounds Sept. 28 from 4-8 p.m. and Sept. 29 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Featuring Lions Club pancake breakfast Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m., artisan displays, cultural-based entertainment on ATCO sound stage; Filipino food available for Saturday lunch. • 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 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/.

• Nord-Bridge 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.

• Trail’s End Gathering 2018 will take place Sept. 28-30 at the High River Full Gospel Church, 1802 9 Ave. SE in High River, presented by the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association. Featuring cowboy poetry, traditional western music, performers’ displays, CDs and book sales, and western cuisine. Weekend pass $40; Friday, day only: free; Friday evening $25; Saturday, day only: free; Saturday evening $25. Camping available at George Lane Park. More details at www.albertacowboypoetry.com. For tickets, call 403-652-7156 or 403-6492701. • The 29th Annual Giant Pumpkin Festival & Auction in support of Children’s Wish – Lethbridge and area will take place Sept. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Green Haven Garden Centre. Featuring weigh-in of the giants at 10 a.m., awards at 11:45 a.m., silent auction items; live auction starting at noon. Activities for kids and families including children’s puppet show; each child’s $5 wrist band includes access to face painting, Astro Jump, games, the petting zoo and horse-drawn wagon rides. Free parking and gate entry. Cash concession featuring hotdogs, french fries, beverages and pumpkin pie. • The PAW Society bi-annual dinner

and silent auction will take place Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Westminster Hall, 411 16 St. N. The menu will consist of chili (with a vegetarian option), biscuits, salads and an ice cream bar. Wine, beer and pop will be available at a cash bar. Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, with under 6 free. Tickets are advance only and can be purchased at Just for Pets (1241 2A Ave. N.), or reserved by calling PAW at 403-328-6700. Donations for the silent auction are greatly appreciated. • The Rotary Club of Lethbridge, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, will hold its annual fall gala, the College Ford Black and Gold Gala, Sept. 29, featuring an Italian-inspired evening in the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge Grand Ballroom. VIP mix n' mingle for sponsors at 5 p.m. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Including a silent auction and live auction, as well as a comedian. Tickets are available online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/blackgold-gala-tickets46539297291?aff=es2&internal_ref=lo gin. Sponsorship opportunities are also

available. • “Elvis: A Tribute to the King,” featuring Bruce Andrew Stewart, will take place Sept. 29 at Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N., with shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Cash bar. For tickets or information, phone 403329-3222. • The Second Annual Etsy: Made in Canada Fall Market will take place Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at La Cite Des Prairies School, 2104 6 Ave. S., featuring unique and creative items from local makers. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/EtsyLethb ridge/. • The Friends of the Helen Schuler

Nature Centre Society will present the official DVD release of the local documentary “Wildlife of the Oldman River Valley,” filmed by Rick Andrews,

Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (main branch). The event will feature a screening of the film, Q&A with wildlife photographer and filmmaker Rick Andrews, and an opportunity to purchase the DVD. All proceeds from the event and DVD sales will go toward the Nature Centre’s Outdoor Learning Classroom and Amphitheatre project. The film takes viewers on a 43-minute journey through the diverse wildlife in Lethbridge’s river valley. To learn more about Wildlife of the Oldman River Valley, or to pre-order the DVD, visit https://naturecentre.ca/ merch/wildlifedvd. Those wishing to secure seats at the Sept. 29 screening are encouraged to do so before seats sell out at https://naturecentre.ca/events. • Rumble in the Cage 59 will take place Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Servus Sports Centre (Soccer Centre), with proceeds going to Lethbridge Special Olympics. Admission price $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Tickets can be purchased online at www.rumbleinthecage.com. • In 1890 Alexander Galt built a Customs House that straddled the Canadian/U.S. border to provide services for the narrow gauge railway he built from Lethbridge to Great Falls, Montana. The Customs House’s 128th Birthday will be celebrated Sept. 29 from 1-4 p.m. at te Galt Historic Railway Park north of Stirling. There will be birthday cake, beverages and tours of this historic building. The park is located 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Highway 4. Follow the Train Station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C. • Juno Award-winning roots-pop musician Rose Cousins will launch the Empress Theatre’s new season of music, performing Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. to start off the Centre Stage series. Tickets are $37.50 each and available at

MacleodEmpress.com, by calling 403553-4404 (toll-free at 1-800-540-9229), or at the Box Office on Main Street.

• 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. • Tai Chi Easy and Medical Qi Gong classes take place Saturdays, 10-11:15 a.m., at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238 3 Ave. S. Gentle rhythmical movements to enhance your posture and balance while quieting the mind. Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra takes place

Wednesdays, 7-8 p.m. Enhance your sleep patterns, simply rest and rise rejuvenated. Call 403-320-8036 for details. • Lethbridge Astronomy Society will hold a public viewing night and open house the last Saturday of the month (September to March, except December, weather permitting) at 7:30 p.m. at the Oldman River Observatory in Popson Park. For those interested in astronomy and the night sky, this is an opportunity to learn more. For more details, visit http://www.lethbridge astronomysociety.ca/. • 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.

• South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at Lethbridge Legion. Meals may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m.

• A Thanksgiving Supper will be held Sept. 30 at 5:30 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. A freewill offering will be taken. Everyone welcome. Please phone for reservation — 403-327-0709. • Lethbridge and District Pro-Life Association will participate in the Annual International Life Chain Sept. 30 from 2-3 p.m. along Mayor Magrath Drive South. This peaceful and prayerful public demonstration is designed to promote the need for society to protect all human life and to acknowledge those who have been hurt and suffer as a result of abortion. • Leaders of Lethbridge Networking Mixer and Trade

Show will be held Oct. 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge. The event is the lead-up to the southern Alberta business conference, Opportunity South Summit 2018. The mixer is open to all to attend. It will include appetizers, a cash bar, and vendor booths showcasing local businesses. Tickets are $5 (includes drink ticket). Register online at http://www.lethbridge chamber.com/events/details/leaders-of-lethbridgemixer-and-tradeshow-7948 or at the door. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer a power walking class Thursdays, Oct. 4-Dec. 13, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Offering an overall body workout, using weights appropriate to your ability. Fee: $28 for LSCO members, $55 for nonmembers. Register by Oct. 1. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.