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• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for families will continue Feb. 3 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Traditional Blackfoot Diet and Medicine.” Come learn about the traditional Blackfoot foods and medicine, listen to stories from the Galt’s Blackfoot Cultural Interpreter Blanche Bruisedhead and decorate your own pouch to take home. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders. • “Ask Me About Kiwanis” will take place Feb. 3 from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. at Park Place Shopping Centre, 501 1 Ave. S. The public is invited to meet representatives from the Kiwanis Club. Enter the free draw for children’s bicycle.

• Compassionate Friends, a non-profit international support group for parents who have had a child die, meets the first

Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.noon at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. (but is not affiliated with the church). Parents and their supporting family members or friends are encouraged to attend and observe or talk about their experiences — it is just parents talking to parents. The tragedy could have happened last week or 10 years ago; the child could be an infant or an adult. • Fourth annual F-Cancer fundraiser will take place Feb.

3, 9 p.m. to Feb. 4, 2 a.m. at Studio Nightclub. Proceeds of this event go toward prevention, early detection and supporting those affected by cancer. Tickets ($20) for this event are T-shirts, available in five colours, with each representing a different type of cancer. • The Blue Ridge Mountain Country

Society’s monthly jam will be held Feb. 4 at The Shaughnessy Community Centre starting at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come for an afternoon of music and dancing. Supper to follow.

• Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536. • Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, featuring the topic “North American Slavery,” with speaker Juran Greene. • Auditions for “Titanic: The Musical” will be held Feb. 5 and 6 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. in the LCI Choir Room. The production will feature director Fran Rude, musical director and conductor Ken Rogers and stage manager Nancy Graham. Auditions are being held for men and women of all ages over 17 years. No children are required. Be prepared to perform a vocal selection that demonstrates your vocal range. An accompanist will be provided; bring a copy of your selection for them. Some accent work will be required, and includes upper- and working-class British, and working-class Irish. • Fort Macleod 4H Beef Club Sponsorship Night will take place Feb. 6 at the Fort Macleod Community Hall, 301 25 St. Roast beef supper at 5:30 p.m. (cost by donation), silent auction throughout the evening. Fundraiser will support the club and its members’ projects throughout the year. For more information, contact Jeanette at 403-3302604. • Archaelogical Society of Alberta, Lethbridge Centre will meet Feb. 6 in the Theatre Room at the Lethbridge Public Library (Main Branch), with meetand-greet at 6:30 p.m., lecture at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mike Bruised Head, Blood Tribe Elder, who will discuss “Blackfoot History in Waterton Lakes National Park: Does it Have History?” Everyone is welcome. • Alberta Genealogical Society, Lethbridge Branch Resource Library will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the first

Tuesday of each month starting Feb. 6. Regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30–4:30 p.m. Address: 909 3 Ave. N. Please knock on the window to notify attendants of your presence. • Join a weekly Adult ESL Interactive Conversation Cafe class starting Feb. 6, 6:30-8 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. $10 registration fee payable at the door. For more information, call Suni at 403381-7354 or Linda at 403-329-6152. • Nord-Bridge Senior Citizens will hold a Valentine’s Luncheon on Feb. 9 at 11:30 a.m. with live entertainment. Tickets are available by calling the centre at 403-329-3222. Open to members and non-members. • A Valentine’s Dance will take place Feb. 9 from 8-11 p.m. at the Lethbridge Legion Hall, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S., featuring live music by Fay Stevens. $8 per person; door prizes; cash bar available. Everyone welcome; no membership required. • “Building Emotional Capacity” Workshop will take place Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-noon at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Centre, 421 6 Ave. S., presented by

Alberta College of Social Workers Area Co-ordinators. Cost $50. For more information, email ernakt@telusplanet.net or phone 403-328-1650.

• Lethbridge College’s Winter Open House will take place Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the college’s Centre Core, offering an opportunity for potential students to learn more about the college’s programs, student services, residences, clubs and anything else that may help their post-secondary decisionmaking process. The day will include the opportunity to speak with faculty, take campus tours and visit interactive program areas. Applications to Lethbridge College can even be done on the spot. Those who register are eligible to win a $1,500 tuition credit. Get more information and register online at lethbridgecollege.ca/openhouse. • The Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club will host its

annual Swap Meet Feb. 10 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lethbridge Exhibition Park. Come check out over 400 tables of automotive items, antiques, collectibles, toys and miscellaneous items plus numerous vehicles for sale. Admission is $5 per person with those 16 and under free. • The 51st Annual Rotary Dinner Dance will be held Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Raymond Cultural Hall, 200 W and Church Avenue. Featuring the program “A Night at the Movies,” roast beef dinner, salad bar, dessert, silent auction and music by the band Hippodrome. Tickets $40 each; tables of 8, $320 or 10, $400. Contact Val Boehme at 403-393-3467 or any Rotarian. The event is a fundraiser for community services and international humanitarian service.

• Friends of the Galt will host a Friends Winter Barn Dance Feb. 10 from 7-10 p.m. at the Galt Museum and Archives, with music provided by the Great Canadian Barn Dance. The family dance will raise money for educational programs at the Galt. Western casual dress; kids are welcome. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for youth 11-17; children under 10 free. Late lunch, beef on a bun, served from 9 p.m. Cash bar available with coffee, tea, pop, beer and wine for sale. Tickets available at the Galt reception desk, by calling 403-320-3954 or online at www.galtmuseum.com/tickets. • Revellers Dinner and Games Night

will be held Feb. 14 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive South. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. Newcomers - are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. No membership fee for 2018. Tickets will on sale one day only, Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location (use east side entrance). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223; Gerald, 403-381-3620 or Alf, 403-3177242. • The Alberta Genealogical Society Lethbridge Branch will hold its Annual

General Meeting Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Everyone is welcome. Open floor discussion following re: genealogy issues. Bring along your problems and brick walls. Resource Centre hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 1:30–4:30 p.m. and the first Tuesday of the month from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit the website at https://lethbridgeags.theboss.net. • The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge (902 6 St. N.) will host a Valentine’s Dance Feb. 17. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Alpen Schatz. Members: $25; Invited Guest: $30. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (press “3” at prompt). • Volunteer Lethbridge is accepting nominations for the annual Leaders of Tomorrow Awards Gala honouring outstanding youths in the community. The gala recognizes young people ages 524 for their commitment and dedication through countless volunteer hours within both Lethbridge and surrounding communities. The deadline for nomination is Feb. 28. Nomination forms are available at www.volunteerlethbridge.com, by email or may be picked up at the Volunteer Lethbridge office (324 5 St. S.). For more information, call Chelsea at 403332-4320. Tickets to the April 18 gala are available for purchase from Volunteer Lethbridge. • 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. • Register now for free tutoring or classes to improve your reading, writing, numeracy or English skills at Read On, Lethbridge Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program, 810 5 Ave. S. Call 403-3204977 for an appointment. $30 registration fee may apply.