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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

• Sunrise Village, 1730 10 Ave. S., will host an evening of music by Tom Price Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• 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, 403-388-7319.

• “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.

• Blankets for Canada Lethbridge meets Thursdays from 10 a.m.-noon at the west entrance of Southminster United Church (11 Street and 4 Avenue). We are in need of more volunteers. Donations of yarn or financial donations are greatly appreciated, also eight- or nine-inch squares as well as strips 70 inches long, knitted or crocheted. Items may be dropped off at the church or at Michael’s craft store at Park Place mall. For more information, call 403-329-6586 or 403-329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403-315-3482.

• Westminster Crib Club meets Thursdays, 7 p.m., 411 16 St. N. Details: Lily Jorgensen, 403-328-3519.

• 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.

• YWCA Lethbridge and District offers Chat Room, a group for single female parents, Thursdays from 5:307:30 p.m. at the YWCA Meeting Room, 604 8 St. S. Chat Room provides a supportive environment to create connections, learn how to access community resources and discover information useful to daily life. Join at any time, and it’s free. If child care or transportation is needed, that can be arranged. For more information, email Tracy at tjames@ywcalethbridge.org or call her at 403-329-0088.

• 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.

• The Southern Alberta Ethnic Association and Educational Media Workshop will present a new program, “Dinner and a Movie,” debuting Feb. 24 at the SAEA, 421 6 Ave. S., as part of the SAEA’s monthly dinner program. The dinner, featuring “A Taste of Colombia,” includes a take-out dinner available at 5:30 p.m., with a sit-down dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for children 5-12 years of age. Dinner is followed by a Latin party until 1 a.m. In a separate viewing room, EMW’s feature documentary for this month, “Ancient Voices, Modern World: Colombia & Amazon,” will begin at 5 p.m. It features Harvard-educated, Canadian anthropologist and explorer Wade Davis on his journey into the heart of wartorn Colombia to visit one of the indigenous groups that call themselves the Elder Brothers. There’s no charge to attend the film.

• 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. • 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/.

• 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 403-3935590.

• Nordbridge 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.

• Galt Museum and Archives’ Saturdays at 1:00 handson history program for families will continue Feb. 25 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Harmonicas, Kazoos & Flutes.” You’ll be blown away by the sounds these DIY wind instruments make. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• The 6th annual Lethbridge Public Library Spelling Bee will be held Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery, Main Branch. The event is for students in Grades 4, 5 and 6. Members of the community are encouraged to come and cheer on the spellers.

• Virtuoso accordionist Michael Bridge will perform Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S. Tickets $20, available at Casa Art Centre, 230 8 St. S. For details about Michael Bridge, visit www.michaelbridgemusic.com.

• The “Coldest Night of the Year” charity walk will take place Feb. 25. The family-friendly fundraiser assists Streets Alive Mission in its work to help the city’s hungry and less fortunate citizens. About 200 walkers and 40 teams are expected for the event, which begins and ends at Exhibition Park. Register at http://streetsalive.ca/cnoy2017.

• Southminster United Church will host their Mid-Winter Gala Feb. 25 at The Norland Historic Estate, beginning at 6 p.m. Cocktails and dinner will be followed by entertainment by Herb Hicks Jazz Quartet featuring Sheena Lawson. Tickets available by calling 403-327-3404.

• The Lethbridge Society of Glass Artisans (LSGA) is now holding monthly meetings on the fourth Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-noon at McNally Community Centre. The group meets from September to May.

• Lethbridge Astronomy Society will hold a public viewing night and open house the last Saturday of the month (September to March, except December, 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/.

• The Fraternal Order of Eagles will hold a breakfast Feb. 26 from 8:30-10 a.m. at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St. N. Cost is $5 per members and $6 for nonmembers. Proceeds go to diabetes programs. Everyone is welcome.

• South Country Jamboree Society will host a jam session Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. at Lethbridge Legion Memorial Hall. Rrefreshments, prizes, meals available from Great Plate Catering.

• The PAW Society will hold its annual pool tournament and silent auction Feb. 26 at Shotz Billiard Club and Lounge, 1120 2 Ave. S. Doors open at noon and play will begin around 1 p.m. Registration is $25, which includes pizza. Players can register beforehand or on that day. A silent auction is held in conjunction with the tournament, so even if you don't play pool, come and check out the silent auction and meet the PAW volunteers.

• Galt Museum and Archives will host a Cafe Galt performance, “A Capella Harmony — Wall of Sound,” Feb. 26 from 2-3 p.m., featuring the Southern Accord Chorus of Lethbridge. For adults and seniors. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• Community Cabaret 2017, presented by Geomatic Attic and Southern Alberta Community Living Association, will take place March 4 at 7 p.m. at the German Canadian Club with Hippodrome, Metis Red River Jigging with Pogo and Mocassin Flats. Tickets and information online at geomaticattic.ca or community cabaret.ca.

• The Reel Paddling Film Festival will be held March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod, featuring paddling films from around the world, everything from kayaking and canoeing to standup paddle boarding. Tickets are $12 and available at High Level Canoes and Kayaks, 1805 2 Ave. S. or at the Empress Theatre the night of the show.

• The eighth annual family-friendly Gluten and Dairy Free Dinner, provided by the Lethbridge College Culinary Careers program, will be held March 7 at the Garden Court Restaurant at Lethbridge College. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Door prizes and additional gluten-free information. Tickets $44 for adults, $25 for children (includes one glass of wine or soft drink). Tickets available at Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods and at Lethbridge College by calling 403-308-5048. Ticket deadline is March 2 at noon.

• The German Canadian Club will host a roast beef dinner and dance March 11 at 902 6 St. N. Music by Blue Steel. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for guests. Call 403320-1689 and press 6 at the prompt.

• All women are invited to an enjoyable morning including brunch March 14 at 9:30 a.m. at the Heritage Inn Banquet Room in Taber. Featured will be a presentation by Esther Loewen, from “Just for You.” Also beautiful music by Shantal Gamache, from Elkford, B.C., and an inspirational message, “Rubies & Diamonds,” by Renita Graham from Medicine Hat. Cost: $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Gail at 403-2234637. Cancellations necessary by noon

March 13. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.

• The Raymond High School Show Choir will present “Can’t Stop the Feeling” April 10-14 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Broadway Community Theatre, Main Street Raymond. Tickets available starting Feb. 27 from 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m. and Feb. 28 from 3:20-8 p.m. at the Raymond High School Gathering Area (phone 403-752-3381, Ext. 2) or contact Shonna Steed at 403-752-3872. $8 per ticket; no refunds or exchanges.