Community CALENDAR

YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING

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• Southern Alberta Council

on Public Affairs every Thursday from noon - 1 p.m. at the LSCO (Lethbridge Senior Citizen Organization) at 500 11 St. S. No cost to attend, but donations are gratefully accepted. This week’s presenter is Apooyak’ii/Tiffany Prete, assistant professor in the department of sociology at the U of L, speaking on the Stolen Children Era and Truth and Reconciliation. Visit SACPA.ca for info.

• The Alberta Genealogical

Society will feature a presentation by Elaine Toth on “The Nikkei Memory Capture Project”, an oral history project of Canadian people of Japanese descent. We will meet on Thursday, April 18 (tonight) at 7 p.m., at #128, 909 3rd Ave. N. Phone 403-328-9564; Lethbridge, Alberta Genealogy on Facebook; and our website is lethbridgeags.theboss.net.

• Southern Alberta Art Gallery invites you to join them virtually today from 6 to 7 p.m. for a special Bletcher Hour featuring artist, choreographer, and poet Tanya Lukin Linklater. Discussion will take place online via Zoom. This program is free to attend. Please contact Heather Kehoe, Program & Event Coordinator, to register. Readings are sent as PDFs in advance of the event. More info can be found at www.saag.ca/events • Blankets for Canada: Coaldale - Picture Butte meets every Thursdays from 10-2 p.m. at 2226 23rd Ave. Coaldale. Items may be dropped off in our outside bin or at the Picture Butte drop off at 102 - 4 Street South or Nobleford drop off at 909 Centennial Ave. (blue bin on front deck). For more info call Nellie 403–345–3205.

• Gamblers Anonymous - weekly meetings held Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. (front entrance). For more info call 403-331-0822. • Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families,a

support group Thursdays, 8p.m., 408 13 St. N. Call: Ann, 403-3829925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482. • Shaughnessy Community

Association Coffee Time and Secondhand Treasures Rooms at the Shaughnessy Community Hall 133-3Rd Street. Open on Tuesdays and Thursday 9 AM-2 PM. This Sunday is our 2nd of 2 Jam Sessions Jam starting at 1PM. For info call Dorothy 403-381-3589 or Gerrie-Mae 403-381-3847 • Barons United Church Thrift Shop located at 113 Main Street, Barons. Open Thursdays 12:304:30 & Saturdays 10:00-2:00. Cash, Debit & Credit Cards Accepted. • Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 – 18 St., Coaldale) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Most adult and youth clothing at $2, children at $1 and baby at 50 cents. Household miscellaneous at very reasonable prices. Cash only.

• Trinity Thrift Store at 528 Maple Cres. Picture Butte runs

every Thursday 1-4 and Saturday 10:30-2:30. Donations are gratefully accepted and volunteers are welcome. Cash,Debit and Credit accepted. Please call 403-915-1576 for further information.

• Barons UC Thrift Shop stop in and check out the great buys and newly added items at 113 Main St. Open Saturdays 10 - 2 & Thursdays 12:30 - 4:30. Clean, Gently used donations are greatly appreciated & can be dropped off during open hours. • Parkbridge Estates country music jams on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Address is 2928 - 29 Street South (in behind Leon’s). $3 admission. Come sing, perform, dance or just listen. A backup band is provided if needed/wanted. Hope to see everyone there!

• Weekly Jitney Cribbage at the Royal Canadian Legion Lethbridge Branch 4, every Thursday at 6:30pm. Public welcome - please come and meet new friends!

• Tom Price Band will be performing at Holiday Bowl on Saturday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.

• The Lethbridge Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Silent Auction called March into Spring running now through to April 19. Visit

the Legion and see what you can bid on as you help the LA raise funds in support of the Legion and the community.

• The Lethbridge and District

Horticultural Society is hosting a session by Ross McKenzie, an acknowledged expert on southern Alberta soils. He will discuss how to maximize growth in your garden by promoting healthy and nutritious soils. He will also address soils in a low water environment - Monday April 22 at 6:30 in the Public Library Gallery.

• Owl Poetry Open Mic at the Owl Acoustic Lounge with MC Teri Petz on Wednesday April 24 from 7-9:15p.m at 606-3rd. Ave South. Showcasing local talents. Poets, bring your poems! Free admission. For more info: https://facebook.com/tellit. like.it.is.poets/

• St George’s Day BBQ - hosted by the British-Canadian Society of Lethbridge on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. At the Kinsmen Picnic Shelter - Henderson Lake, Lethbridge. Commemorating the patron saint of England - we will be hosting a St. George Day BBQ for $5/plate you can enjoy Roast Beef, Burgers, Tea Sandwiches, and a choice of drink. For more information contact: c.stevenshaw@gmail.com