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• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will offer entertainment by E.J. & Lena Vogel Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.
• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will offer shopping with Personal Touch Clothing
Nov. 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Reasonable prices. Everyone welcome. • University of Lethbridge will present “Spatial Cognition and the Avian Hippocampus,” Nov. 8, 10 to 11 a.m. at EP1201, Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience. Dr. Diano Marrone, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, will talk about spatial cognition, that is, the ability to perceive, operate on and recall information about spatial environments, and how it’s crucial to the survival of a species. • University of
Lethbridge will present the Refugio opening reception
Nov. 8, 4-6 p.m. at the Hess Gallery, Level 6, Centre for the Arts. Artist Sarah Fuller brings her interests in photography and performance together in this exhibition. Visitors enter a small-scale theatre based on the famous Paris diorama by Louis Daguerre. Rather than the sublime alpine scenes common in the original version, Fuller tells the tale of two rare insects that live in remote locations, one in Australia and one in the Canadian Rockies. • World Town Planning Day will be recognized Nov. 8 with a documentary film at 7 p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery (Main Branch). World Town Planning Day began in 1949 as an international day celebrating the accomplishments of planners and their contributions to their community. In recognition of community planning worldwide, the Alberta Professional Planners institute will present “10 That Changed America,” a documentary that offers three whirlwind tours of America’s architectural treasures. • Environment Lethbridge’s Annual General Meeting and Green Superhero Celebration will be held Nov. 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Feature speaker is Adriane MacDonald of the University of Lethbridge, who will discuss mobilizing community-wide action on sustainability and how to increase impact through the multi-stakeholder partnership approach. RSVP to environmentlethbridge.ca or info@environmentlethbridge.org. • Pottery and Glass Art Christmas Sale will be held Nov. 8-9 from 10 a.m.9 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Westminster Community Hall, 411 16 St. N. Free admission. Featuring handcrafts from members of the Oldman River Potters Guild and the Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans. • Foremost Theatrical Society presents “Sunday Dinner,” a romantic comedy, with permission from Playwrights Guild,
Nov 8-10. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30, show at 8 p.m. Tickets $42 (by reservation only), available at W. Buis Holdings (403-867-2436). Visa, MasterCard, debit. For more information, call Daphne Johnson, producer, at 403867-3957. • 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. • 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 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. • 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. • 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. • Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale will host the Biegel Family in concert Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Donations appreciated. The museum is located at
1306 20 St. • Helen Schuler Nature Centre will offer Extreme by Nature, featuring “Archery,” Nov. 9 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 11-15. Join staff from Lane Archery and learn how to properly shoot a bow. Cost $5. Space is limited; call 403-320-3064 to register. • The 97th annual Fall Bazaar of the Monarch Reformed Church will be held
Nov. 9 from 6-9 p.m. at the church, with a potluck supper at 6 p.m. and a live auction to follow. For more details, call the church at 403-359-0528. • Tis the Season Christmas Market will take place Nov. 9 from 4-9 p.m. and Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lethbridge Exhibition Park (Heritage Building), 3401 Parkside Drive S. Entrance is by donation at the door which goes to the non-profit The Mat Youth Centre. • 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, 403-4052410, or visit 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 details and/or bus scheduling.
• The Senior Club in Raymond is looking for new members. Cost to join is $17. The centre is open six days a week from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; there is a game room with two pool tables, darts and cards. Potluck is held the second
Monday (cost $3 if you bring food or are a member). Rook is played every
Friday at 3 p.m. A social supper is held the fourth Thursday (cost $8). Music provided at meals. If you’re interested in providing entertainment, call Ross Jensen at 403-752-3222. • The Coutts Christmas Market will take place Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the gym at the Historic Coutts School. Shop from over 35 tables and enjoy a soup and salad bar. • Mom & Pops Garage Sale will take place Nov. 10 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. Come shop with local parents selling new and used kids’ items — clothing, toys, baby gear, etc. Tables are available to anyone in the community for $25 — first come, first served. To sign up for tables, phone 493-634-6565. Maternity, baby, toddler, youth... anything child-related is welcome to be sold. Setup for participants will be at 8 a.m. Doors open for shopping at 9 a.m. $2 donation to the church suggested at the door for shoppers.
• The PAW Society will hold an all-day event at Centre Village Mall Nov. 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the main concourse. Though the society hosts a table at this venue once a month, this event will feature all kinds of PAW giftware and PAWPrints coffee. If you are looking for Christmas presents that are interesting and possibly unusual in the way of cat-themed merchandise, this will be your opportunity. Most gifts under $20. Any questions, call PAW at 403328-6700. • Parkbridge Estates Tenants Association will hold a Fall Craft and
Bake Sale Nov. 10 1-3 p.m. at Parkbridge Estates, 2920 29 Ave. S. • City of Lethbridge Remembrance Day ceremonies will take place Nov. 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Exhibition Park (South Pavilion) and noon-12:30 p.m. at the Lethbridge Cenotaph, outside City Hall at 4 Avenue South. A flyover by the Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III of the 429 (Bison) Squadron is also scheduled at approximately 12:18 p.m. • Remembrance Day Service will be held Nov. 11 at the Barons Legion BR #160, 205 Main St., Barons. Doors open at 10:15 a.m., service at 10:50 a.m. Luncheon to follow. Everyone welcome. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Nov. 14 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. A reminder that 2019 dues ($10) can be paid while picking up your November dinner tickets. Newcomers - are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. Tickets will be on sale, one day only, Nov. 13, from 2-3 p.m. at the same location (use east side entrance). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223, Gerald, 403-381-3620 or Alf, 403-3177242.