Community CALENDAR

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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

• “Be Inspired, Be Connected” Annual Charity Auction Event hosted by Real Estate Centre will take place Jan.

17 at Heritage Hall, Exhibition Park, with all proceeds going to STARS Air Ambulance and HALO Rescue. Cocktail hour starting at 5 p.m., prime rib supper at 6 p.m., presentations and live auction at 7:30 p.m., silent auction from 5-8 p.m. Tickets $65 per person or $480 for corporate table (8 people). For tickets, call 403-223-4001.

• Line Dancing in Taber, Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 17 at Knox United Church basement (4929 50 Ave. in Taber). $5 donation per class. Call or text Diane at 403-892-7435.

• 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-on-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, 403-405-2410, or visit the website, www.tops.org.

• Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centred recovery program for any hurt, hang-up or habit, meets every Friday at Park Meadows Baptist Church, 2011 15 Ave. N. Large Group at 7 p.m., Open Share Groups at 8 p.m. Check out the Facebook page “Celebrate Recovery Lethbridge” or email celebraterecovery@parkmeadows.ca for more information.

• 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 403-7524-3222.

• The Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show and Sale 2020 will take place Jan. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Italian Canadian Club, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Featuring farm toys, construction toys, trucking toys, antique toys, awesome displays and collectables. Open to all ages. Admission $4 (12 and under free). Proceeds to charity. For more details, call Brian Mitchell at 403545-0150, email lethtoyshow@gmail.com or visit Facebook at Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show and Sale.

• A One-Act Play Workshop, presented by The Playgoers of Lethbridge, will be held Jan. 18 from 10-a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S. All are welcome to this free workshop offered for anyone interested in being involved in directing, producing or performing in a one-act play. For information or to pre-register, contact Shelly at playgoersyql@hotmail.com.

• Galt Museum’s Hands-on History program for children to attend with adults continues Jan. 18 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Sock Penguins.” Create a cute sock penguin and find out about some of the stuffed animals in the Galt’s Collections. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders).

• Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club, celebrating its 25th anniversary, presents Malanka, its annual Ukrainian New Year’s celebration, Jan. 18 at the German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N. Cocktails at 4:30 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and dance to follow (with dance music by Absolute. Tickets $55. For tickets, call 403-315-3492. More details online at www.troyandalethbridge.com.

• The Lethbridge Folk Club presents Celtara Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. at The Cave, Lethbridge College. Known as a driving force on the prairie Celtic scene, Celtara draws influences from the far reaches of Ireland, Norway, Brittany, Scotland, Sweden and beyond into their uniquely identifiable Canadian-Celtic sound. Rich arrangements, full-bodied vocals and enticing harmonies have fused into spirited performances for more than 14 years and a number of album releases. Tickets are $30, $25 for members and $10 for students. Purchase at Casa or online at www.lethbridgefolkclub.com.

• Tai Chi Easy/Medical Qi Gong takes place Saturdays, 8:45-10 a.m. at the Canadian Yoga Institute, 1238b 3 Ave. S. (phone 403-320-8036). A very simple practice carefully developed to support and empower you in your quest for improved health, vitality, and peace of mind. Experience slow gentle rhythmic movements and postures, encompassing mindful meditation. Using traditional Chinese techniques to activate the healer within you.

• 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.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403327-6644.

• 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 9:30-11 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S.

• Shaughnessy Community Hall, 133 3 St. in Shaughnessy, will host its monthly Classic Country Jam Session and Supper Jan. 19. Cost is $10. Jam starts at 1 p.m., with supper at 5 p.m. For more information, call Dorothy at 403-381-3589.

• The Lethbridge Twinning Society will hold its annual “Pot Bless” dinner reception Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. Those interested in citizen diplomacy and international relations will find the Twinning Society interesting and may want to be become involved with the organization. You are welcome to join us Jan. 20 and learn more about the society. Please RSVP to 403-381-0038 for location of reception and other details.

• The German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Jan. 20 - come enjoy Pork Schnitzel with Description Spätzle. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 and dinner at 5:40. Cost: $20/person.

• Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society’s first 2020 edition of Travel Adventures takes place Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, featuring “Spectacular Birds of Australia & New Zealand” with Lyndon Penner. You’ll meet parakeets that work as pollinators, the improbable fairy wrens, and flightless emus and kiwi birds as well as many others. Everyone is welcome; admission is by donation. Proceeds will go toward the Growing the Grassroots Endowment Fund, supporting the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Reserved seating is available for all Travel Adventures presentations for a nominal donation and is strongly recommended as there is limited space available. Reserve your seats online (and receive an instant tax receipt!) via https://naturecentre.ca/news/travel2020.

• Join Diana Sim and Aileen Burke at Volunteer Lethbridge Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for a BUZZ Session on Maximizing Volunteer Opportunity Searches. With an average of 195 visits a day to the volunteer opportunity page on the Volunteer Lethbridge website, they recognize the value of this tool in volunteer recruitment. Are you maximizing your agency profile to its peak performance? Would you like to learn more about using this tool? For more details or to register visit https://vlwebsite.eventbrite.ca/ or contact Aileen at 403-332-4320 email: outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com.

• Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Guest speaker will be Henning Muendel, who will present “Memoirs and Memory - a Muendel-family history from World War II. Revisited in 2019.” Everyone is welcome and this is an excellent time to join the Alberta Genealogical Society, and the Lethbridge Branch. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the AGS Lethbridge website, http://lethbridgeags.theboss.net/.

• Lethbridge College Kodiaks will host the annual Junior and Senior High School Appreciation Night Jan. 24 at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. All students are invited for a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. and then are offered free admission to watch the Kodiaks battle Red Deer College in ACAC basketball action, with the women’s game at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m. Students will have the chance to take part in fun games with the chance to win great prizes, including one of four Kodiaks’ summer sports camp passes valued at $190 each. This will also be the first of two “Make Some Noise for Mental Health” nights hosted by the Kodiaks. Get more information and register at lethbridgecollege.ca/jan24.

• The first TEDxULeth event at the University of Lethbridge will take place Jan. 25 at the University Recital Hall, featuring 10 presenters on a variety of topics. Speaker lineup includes: Shandi Bleiken – How the Light Wins; Eric Chang – Why I’ve Learned to Stop Saying these Three Dangerous Words: Don’t Give Up; Rosie Costen – I’m not an Athlete but I’ve had Hurdles A’ Plenty; Robbin Derry and Saga Darnell – Understanding Non-Binary: Excerpts from a Correspondence; Tisha Gilbert – How to be Happy when Life is S--t; Uriel Karerwa – I Forget that I’m Bad at Remembering; Sandra Lamouche – The Beautiful Struggle of Life and Other Hoop Dance Teachings; Jeffrey MacCormack – Stuttering Professor: A Case for Scrappy Teachers; Brandy Old – Change your Metric of Success: Why Failure Counts; LaRae Katie Smith – Roll of the Dice: Simulation Board Game and My ADHD Brain. Limited tickets for TEDxULeth, priced at $25 each, are available online at go.uleth.ca/tedx2020. For more information, visit TEDxUleth or contact Tedx@uleth.ca.

• Canadian folk-rocker Colleen Brown sings the Joni Mitchell Songbook Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod. 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.

• The Lethbridge Interfaith Network will present “Let's Talk About Death” Feb. 1 from 2–4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4105 Forestry Ave. S. Various faith-based representatives will share their religion’s perspectives, attitudes, beliefs and specific death rituals. Free to attend. Please register on Eventbrite. Our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Lethbrid geInterfaithNetwork/, has a link to the event. Email Daren Heyland with any questions at dkh2@queensu.ca or call Tymmarah Mackie at 403-360-4967.

• Volunteer Lethbridge and the University of Lethbridge have joined to present the UWork & UVolunteer Job Fair 2020, taking place Feb. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge. This is a great opportunity for your organization to connect with students and upcoming graduates to engage them in your volunteer opportunities while increasing your profile on campus. Registration is $100 for non-profit organizations; deadline for registration is Jan. 24. To register visit https://bit.ly/2tBTxnr.

• Wordbridge will host the second annual Lethbridge Writing Conference Feb. 7-8. The conference will feature Order of Canada recipient and awardwinning SF author Robert J. Sawyer as its keynote speaker from away, with Thorsten Nesch the local keynote speaker. Both authors will speak and answer questions in the open Snack and Chat session at Mortar & Brick Saturday evening. Full schedule and more information online at www.wordbridgeconference.com. Tickets for all events available online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/wordbr idge-lethbridge-writing-conference25786475575.

• 16th annual Wood’s Homes Children’s Benefit Gala will be held March 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coast Hotel Lethbridge, in support of the emergency youth shelter, The CORE. This 8-bed facility provides youth under the age of 18 with a bed, 3 meals a day, laundry facilities, showers, clothing and crisis counselling and support services. This year’s gala includes a musical performance of “Frozen” by students of St. Francis Middle School, a streamlined check-in, a condensed program, an amazing meal sponsored by College Ford Lincoln, “backto-paper” silent and live auctions and entertainment by The Chevelles. The gala is presented by Matt and Catherine Furukawa along with College Ford Lincoln. Early-bird ticket special expires Jan. 18. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Coleen Campbell at 403-3171777, coleen.campbell@woodshomes.ca or visit woodshomes.ca.

• Did you know that the Read On Adult Literacy and Learning Program is a step to college upgrading, GED, or other courses? Let’s talk. Come to the Read On Office at the Main Branch, Lethbridge Public Library or call 403-320-4701 for more information.