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• Christmas Craft Sale will take place Dec. 7 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Chinook Regional Hospital Atrium. All proceeds will support patient care for the Chinook Regional Hospital.

• YWCA Lethbridge and District will hold its Christmas Open House Dec. 7 from 3-5 p.m. at 604 8 St. S. Partnership recognition will begin at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 403-329-0088, email inquiries@ywcalethbridge.org or visit www.ywcalethbridge.org.

• Galt Museum’s Galt Workshops handson history program for adults and seniors continues Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. with “Art Deco Gift Tags.” Explore the history and features of the art deco style and use this as inspiration to create hand printed gift tags. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• University of Lethbridge will present a Book Launch Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m., at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building, 324 5 St. S. Two U of L faculty members, Kristine Alexander and Heidi MacDonald, will introduce their newly published books. In “Guiding Modern Girls,” Alexander examines the Girl Guide movement in England, Canada and India during the 1920s and 1930s, a time of rapid social change that included the enfranchisement of women and the rise of the flapper. In “Vatican II and Beyond,” MacDonald, one of three authors, looks at the impact of Vatican II through the Canadian Religious Conference and the lived experiences of Sisters Alice Trudeau and Mary Alban.

• 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, 403359-2169 or Marlene, 403-388-7319.

• “Easy Does It” Al-Anon for adult children of alcoholics, a support group for people who want to learn healthier coping skills in their relationships, 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 403329-4410.

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and/or Dysfunctional Families, a support group for people who grew up with the rules Don’t Talk, Don’t Trust, Don’t Feel, meet Thursdays, 8 p.m., 408 13 St. N. Details: Ann, 403-382-9925, or Shannon, 403315-3482.

• 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.

• Southern Alberta Model Builders meets the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 p.m. at Smittys restaurant, Mayor Magrath Drive South. Subject matter/discussions vary at each meeting.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S., is conducting a food drive until Dec. 8, collecting non-perishable items for the Lethbridge Food Bank. Donations can be dropped off during office hours, Monday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday-Sunday 9:301:30.

• The Calf for Kids fundraising auction will be held Dec. 8 at the Picture Butte Auction Market. Sale starts at 6:30 p.m. and will feature numerous products and services. Food and refreshments will be available. For more information, call Don Schan at 403-634-2631 or Ty Cross at 403-795-4816. Like them on Facebook; search “Calf for Kids.”

• LSCO Christmas Art/Craft and Bake Sale will take place Dec. 8 from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S., featuring great gift-giving items and Christmas goodies. Everyone welcome. For more details, call 403-320-2222.

• The Lethbridge Christian Women’s and Men’s Choirs will present their annual Christmas concert “A Season of Praise” Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S.

• Santa’s Anonymous Toy Drive will be held in conjunction with the Lethbridge Lightning hockey game Dec. 8 at 8:30 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Ice Centre against the Piikani Regulators. Fans are encouraged to bring a large, new unwrapped toy in support of the Salvation Army’s Santa’s Anonymous campaign, in exchange for free admission to the game. The Salvation Army will be on hand to accept toy or cash donations.

• 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/.

• 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.

• Shaughnessy Christmas Craft Fair will take place Dec. 9 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Shaughnessy Community Centre. Call Gerrie-Mae for table rental information, 403381-3847.

• Coalhurst Community Breakfast With Santa will take place Dec. 9 from 9 a.m.noon at Coalhurst High School, featuring pancakes and holiday fun including cookie decorating, holiday treats, music, crafts and Santa letter writing. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, come pet Santa’s reindeer and get a bag of magical reindeer feed. Bring your camera. Cost: $5 per person or $20 per family. All funds raised support events and activities at Coalhurst High School. Donations accepted for the food bank and Toys For Tots. For more information, email tgrindle@shaw.ca.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Dec. 9 from 1-2 p.m. with “Christmas Stockings.” Embellish a felt Christmas stocking and explore the history behind this tradition. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• The Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion will hold a Christmas Luncheon (something different) Dec. 9 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (north door). There will be a $7 charge at the door. Featuring lunch, goodies plus a beverage. White elephant tables, draws for some fabulous prizes, bake tables and more.

• Pete and the Re-Petes Christmas Concert will take place Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Iron Springs Christian Reformed Church (just a little south of Highway 25), featuring organ, piano, violin, trumpet and panflute. Tickets $10, 16 and under free. Freewill offering for the local food bank. For more details, contact Annie at 403-732-4021.

• Helen Schuler Nature Centre will host Green Christmas, a drop-in gift-wrapping party, Dec. 9, 10 and 12 from 1-4 p.m. Learn how to use upcycled/reusable materials to create unique & beautiful packages. Admission is $2 per gift or by donation. Materials provided, as well as apple cider and hot cocoa. Bring your unwrapped gifts and your creativity.

• An Art Exhibition by Julie Duschenes will open Dec. 9 at the Trianon Gallery, 104 5 St. S., with an opening reception at 9 p.m. The exhibition runs to Feb. 2.

• Immanuel Lutheran Church will host the annual German language service of Lessons and Carols Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. at the church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. While there is no admission charge, the church will take a free will offering in support of Interfaith Food Bank. Refreshments will follow the service.

• A traditional service of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 St. S. Based on the famous service of King's College, Cambridge, the service will feature readings and congregational singing as well as music by Aeris Brass; Monica Baczuk, flute; Sarah Viejou, horn; Wayne Edwards, steel pan; and St Augustine's Handbell Choir. A freewill offering will be taken.

• Christmas Candlelight Service, “Lighting Up the World,” will be held Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Monarch Reformed Church, southwest of Nobleford on Range Road 23-5. Refreshments to follow. Come and hear the Christmas story. Everyone is welcome.

• All women are invited to a brunch and program Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Featuring entertainment by soloist Suzanne Scott and an inspirational talk by Esther Olfert from Hays. Also Christmas decorations and gifts from Johnson’s Drug Store. Cost is $15; make reservations by calling Sylvia at 403-416-5075 or Jane at 403-2231435. Cancellations necessary by noon Dec. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.

• Minus One is a bereavement support group for younger widowed women in the Lethbridge area. If you have lost your spouse/life partner, Minus One offers understanding, encouragement, inspiration, friendship and social gatherings. The group’s aim is to share ideas, resources, energy and hope for the future. For more details, email MinusOneLethbridge@gmail.com.