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• 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 403320-3064 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.

• 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-onone support is not available to children. Give it a try at Family Centre Downtown on Fridays from 23:30 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/. • 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.

• 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 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 403942-1677 or email brownwj@shaw.ca.

• 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. • Pottery and Glass Art Christmas Sale will continue Nov. 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.

• University of Lethbridge Drama Department will present “She Kills Monsters,” a comedic romp in the world of fantasy and role-playing games, continuing Nov. 9-10 at 7:30 p.m. at the University Theatre. The play tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home following the death of her teenage sister. When Agnes finds her sister’s Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly’s refuge. For ticket details, call 403-329-2616, email finearts@uleth.ca or visit https://uleth.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx. • 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 catthemed merchandise, this will be your opportunity. Most gifts under $20. Any questions, call PAW at 403-328-6700. • 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. • Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history event for children to attend with adults continues Nov. 10 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Poppy Art.” Find out about Remembrance Day and the meaning behind the poppy then make a beautiful work of poppy art. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders). • Six O’clock in the Chapel, an evening Vesper service with beautiful music, takes place Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. in the small chapel at Southminster United Church (enter at chapel doors, 1011 4 Ave. S.). This month’s service leader is Hilary Squires. This brief and intimate half-hour service is open to everyone. • Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. in Room C and D at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. Individuals with TN and their family members are invited to attend meetings. For more information, call Don at 403330-7937 or email brewsd8@gmail.com, or Mackenzie at 403-380-2824 or email mackenzie.lea@hotmail.com. • 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 is welcome.

• All women are invited to an enjoyable evening, including a dinner and fashion show Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Featured will be fashions from Coaldale Ladies Wear, presented by Cheryl Wright. Also beautiful music by Terri Valgardson and Gloria Cyr, and an inspirational message, “Joy in Onions,” by Joanne Penner Herron. Cost is $25 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Sylvia at 403-416-5075 or Jane at 403-2231435. Email: sylviakrizan@shaw.ca. Cancellations are necessary by 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 11. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome. • Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion #4 will hold their regular monthly meeting Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). The meeting will be Election of officers so don’t forget your membership cards. Guest speaker will be Abigail Reimer, who visited the Ottawa Museum as well as the Belgium Embassy. She will speak about the 18-pounder field gun that was used by Lethbridge’s 39th Battery in Belgium. Watch for an announcement about the Christmas Tea. • Archaeology Society of Alberta, Lethbridge Centre will meet Nov. 13 at the Lethbridge Public Library Theatre Gallery (Main Branch). Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. featuring Kelsey Pennanen, U of C master’s student, speaking on “Heritage for All, Forever: Digital Preservation and Public Outreach.”

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre will present “Big Bird Little Bird,” a Fall Special program, Nov. 14 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m.-noon. Children and adults will discover all that the river valley has to offer through activities, crafts and games. To register, call 403-320-3064. • 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 2019 dues ($10) can be paid while picking up 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, 403381-3620 or Alf, 403-317-7242.

• Ss. Peter and Paul Parish Spaghetti Supper will be held Nov. 14 at 643 12B St. N. Eating in: 5-6:30 p.m.; take-out: 6 p.m. Cost $10. Funds raised go toward future hall renovation projects. For more information, email David Cholka at dcholka@telusplanet.net or call the parish at 403-328-4753. • Lethbridge Public Library will host a Dennis Shigematsu Lecture and Presentation Nov. 14 and 16 at 7 p.m. both days in the Main Branch Theatre Gallery. Shigematsu will discuss “Iran: From Ancient Persian Empire to Modern Day Nation,” covering one of the world’s most ancient civilizations/history to Iran’s place in the world today. • Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly

meeting Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Everyone is welcome. Guest speakers will be members Bob and Anne Baines. Bob’s topic will be “Listen to your Grandmother;” Anne will talk about her most interesting research experiences.

• Taste of Ethiopia fundraising event will take place Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. The event, with the theme “Looking Back - Moving Forward,” will benefit Galata Ministries, which works to aid the people of Malle, South Omo, Ethiopia. Featuring authentic Ethiopian cuisine (or beef-on-a-bun), music by local artist Barb Marchuk, and an update on Galata Ministries’ projects in South Omo. Free admission, with donations accepted. • Stirling Christmas Craft Sale will take place Nov. 16 from 4-8 p.m. and Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Stirling Community Hall, 409 2 St. • A Christmas Craft Sale is planned for Nov. 17 at the Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470 40 St. S. The East door will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Junior Naturalists program for ages 6-10 will continue Nov. 17 from 10 a.m.-noon, taking place offsite at Pavan Park. Adults must sign children in and pick them up promptly at noon. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will present Shooters Festival (Schuetzenfest), A Shooters Dinner and Dance, Nov. 17. The Hubertus Shooters Club will be featured. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Alpen Schatz. Cost is $25 per member, $30 per invited guest. For information and tickets, call 403-320-1689 (ext 3). • The West Lethbridge Lions will hold their 9th Annual Strides Walk for Diabetes

Nov. 18 at the University of Lethbridge oval track in the Wellness Centre. You can participate any time between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Come and learn about living with diabetes. For more information and to print pledge forms, visit www.eclubhouse.org/sites/lethbridgewest. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “BUTTs and GUTTs” Mondays, Nov. 19-Dec. 17, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. This class will work on improving the overall strength of your abdominals, glute muscles and legs. Fee: $30 for LSCO members, $40 for non-members. Register by Nov. 15. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.