Community CALENDAR
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• Nord-Bridge Senior Citizens
Association will hold a Fall Housing Fair Oct. 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the Nord-Bridge Centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. The fair will feature housing providers in one place to facilitate connections and provide seniors with the information they need to make the choice that is right for them. No cost to attend; draws for door prizes.
• University of Lethbridge will present a political science lecture, “Are the Liberals Really Canada’s Governing Party?,” Oct. 27, 7-9 p.m., at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building, 324 5 St. S. Guest speaker Kenneth Carty, professor emeritus of political science at UBC and author of Big Tent Politics, has been primarily concerned with political parties and electoral systems and has published widely on politics in Europe, Canada and Australia. • University of Lethbridge will present the F.E.L. Priestley Lecture Series featuring Erna Paris Oct. 27 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at PE250. The award-winning author of seven works of literary non-fiction, including “The Long Shadow: Truth, Lies, and History,” will talk about why multiculturalism matters.
• 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: Pat, 403-359-2169 or Marlene, 403-3887319. • “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, 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 meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403315-3482. • University of Lethbridge will present the Prentice Institute Brown Bag Series featuring “What does Early Childhood Education and Care have to do with Global Political Economy?” Oct. 28 from noon-1:30 p.m. at the U of L library, L1102. Jan Newberry, a U of L anthropology professor, will discuss the evolution of early childhood education and development programs around the world. • Celebrate “Take Me Outside” Day Oct. 28. Statistics show that Canadian youth are spending up to 8 hours per day in front of screens — let’s make a difference. For more ideas on spending time outdoors, visit or call the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, 403-320-3064.
• Trinity United Church in Picture Butte will hold their annual BBQ Beef Supper
Oct. 28 from 5-7 p.m. at the Elks Hall (112 4 St. S.). Eat in or take out. Cost is $15. For more details, call 403-732-4787. • Winnipeg singer-songwriter Jaylene Johnson will perform in concert Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room at VIA Church, 2820 18 Ave. N., as part of her fall tour in support of her new album, “Potter & Clay.” Tickets are $12 advance, $15 at the door (children 12 and under free). Tickets available at Dove Christian Supplies, 616 3 Ave. S., or online at www.jaylenejohnsonlethbridge.eventbrite.ca. Find more details about Jaylene at www.jaylenejohnson.com. • Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Club invites the public to play shuffleboard, mixed darts and billiards (pool) Fridays, 7 p.m., 517 5 Ave. S.
• A free workout group meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. at the playground on Stafford Road North. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-393-5590.
• “The Beggar’s Opera” will be staged Oct. 28-29, 7:30-10 p.m., at the U of L’s David Spinks Theatre. The Beggar’s Opera became a sensation in 1728 and nearly 300 years later, it can still hold the stage. Its hummable tunes and fast-paced satirical plot helped point the way to the musical comedy of today. • its Galt Halloween Museum Spooktacularand Archives event will Oct. hold 29 from Community 1–4:30 Day. p.m. Theas part event of will Museum feature games, admission; crafts for andall ages.Galt ghost Costumes stories. are Free welcome• The secondand encouraged.annual Monster Mash HalloweenOct. 29 from Fundraiser7-11 p.m. in will ATB take Financialplace CommunityThe event is Rooma fundraiserat Casa, for 230 The 8 GallerySt. S. at Casa. contest, Featuringmusic and costumearty fun. judging, Tickets carvingare $20• The (earlybird)Rotary Cluband $25 will at presentthe door.its annual Black featuringTie Gala clean-humourOct. 29 at comedianthe Coast Andy Hotel, Pitz p.m., from dinner New at York7 p.m. City. Tickets Cocktails $125 at per6 plate,table of $475 eight. for Alla table proceedsof four,go toward$950 for a local international community relief projects efforts. as For well ticketas some information,• The Harambeevisit backinblack.ca.Grandmas will hold a Fabric and Yarn Sale Oct. 29 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at McKillop United Church, with proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Come and find fabric, yarn, notions and sewing books at low prices. • Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society Annual General
Meeting will be held Oct. 29 from 2-4 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. If you have an interest in the beautiful mountain bluebird, come and participate. Everyone welcome. • Kinsmen Club of Coaldale will hold a Halloween Fundraiser Cabaret Oct. 29 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Coaldale Community Centre, featuring music by DJ PBE’s Video Dance Party. Prizes for best Halloween costumes. $10 per person; tickets available at the door. For more details, call 403-345-5820. Proceeds go to fund community-minded projects.
• West Lethbridge Lions Club will celebrate its 30th anniversary Oct. 29 at the Italian Canadian Cultural Centre, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Lion Peggy at
403-328-0156. • Lethbridge Community Silver Band will present a family-friendly Halloween concert, “Groovy Ghoulies,”
Oct. 29 with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Sterndale Bennett Theatre. Tickets: $15, children 12 and younger $2. Buy tickets online at
lcbs.ca or at the door. • Lethbridge Astronomy Society
will hold a public viewing night and open house the last Saturday of the month (September to March, 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. lethbridgeastronomysociety.ca/. • Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host a Discover Walk Oct. 30 from 2-3 p.m., featuring “Bats.” For information, phone 403-320-3064. • South Country Jamboree Society will hold a Halloween jam session Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion, with supper to follow. Everyone welcome.
• Lethbridge Symphony will present “Series 2 - Trick or Treat,” a night of Halloween-themed fun, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church with special guests, Vox Musica. Tickets range from $25-$75, and are available anytime at www.lethbridgesymphony.org or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, Ext. 101. • The 19th annual Royal Gala, presented by the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and Royal LePage South Country, will take place Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. the Lethbridge Lodge Grand Ballroom. The event benefits YWCA Harbour House. Featuring live and silent auction. Tickets $20, available on Eventbrite only
(Eventbrite.ca). Search Royal Gala 2016. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Pickleball for
Beginners Wednesdays, Nov. 2-23 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Fee: $15 for LSCO members, $30 for nonmembers. Register by Oct. 31 (after this date add $5). To register or for details, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222. • A Winter Emergency Preparedness for Seniors session will be held Nov. 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre Annex, 1904 13 Ave. N. Topics include: Cold Weather Safety; What is Wind Chill?; Watches and Warnings; Home and Vehicle Preparing. RSVP to lpenner@nordbridgeseniors.com or phone 403-329-3222. • Crossroads Counselling will host its 2016 Fundraising Dinner Nov. 3 at 6 p.m. at the Sandman Inn on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Entertainment will be provided by the “Prayer-E Dawgs.” “Everyone matters” so all funds raised will go towards subsidizing the fees for those who need assistance. Dinner is free but only 200 seats are available. To reserve yours, call Crossroads Counselling at 403327-7080. • Volunteer Lethbridge invites volunteer managers to a luncheon in celebration of International Volunteer Managers’ Day
Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge, 324 5 St. S. If you look after volunteers in some way, come meet your peers, have a delicious meal and enjoy some recognition for your important work. $15 cost includes lunch and door prize draw. Call Chelsea at 403332-4320 or email outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com to register. • The Galt Historic Railway Park will present its annual Victorian Prairie Christmas event Nov. 16-18, featuring cowboy poetry, railway songs and dancing, and Christmas carols. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Cost is $20 per person; $18 per person for a group of 5 or more. RSVP by Oct. 31 by email to gcprs@telus.net. For more details, visit www.galtrailway.com. The railway park is located one kilometre north of Stirling; at the Stirling exit off Highway 4, follow the train station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C.