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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

• 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. • Free outdoor fit camp, for all ages

and all abilities, runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at two locations in the city. A 9:15 a.m. session will be held at the playground on Stafford Drive North, and a 6 p.m. session will be held at Adams Park at 13 Street and 9 Avenue North. Call 403-393-5590 for more information. • Swing Bridge Dance Club meets Mondays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. (cancelled on holiday Mondays) at Eagles Hall, 631 13 St., featuring East Coast Swing dance lessons each week; $3 donation. Singles and couples welcome, from beginner to expert level. For more details, call Sheldon at 403-3938566 or email swingbridgeleth@gmail.com.

• The CRADLE, a support group for anorexics, bulimics and their families and friends, meets Mondays (except long

weekends), 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Room 2K169 at Chinook Regional Hospital. Details: Debbie, 403-894-3582. • Coulee Commentators Toastmaster Club meets Mondays at 7-8:30 p.m. at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre (West Community Room), 1904 13 Ave. N. Guests are always welcome to drop in and check out how Toastmasters can help them. For more details, contact Darren, 403-329-0577, or Herky, 403-432-0360. More information at coulee.toastmastersclubs.org. • Let It Begin With Me Al-Anon family group for people affected by someone else’s drinking meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. Details: Alice, 403-320-8340. • Lethbridge Duplicate Bridge Club invites the public to come play at open events: Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday at 1 p.m.; 199er game Tuesday at 7 p.m. with lesson at 6:30. Newcomer game, 0-20, Friday at 1 p.m. Beginner lessons

Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. Located at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard at 2406 11 Ave. S. For more details, call Chris, 403-327-2222; Myrna, 403-328-6072; or Wendy, 403-345-6035 or 403-634-3577.

• TOPS AB 672 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Lorraine, 403-328-8091. • Lethbridge Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays

and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Details: Josephine, 403-345-4242, or Ron, 403-320-2075. • Discovering Choices Al-Anon meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, 411 11 St. S. (push open the gate, go back to right-hand building, downstairs). Details: Dee, 403394-0317 or Nelly, 403-308-8417. • The Lethbridge Family History Centre is open Mondays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

9 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Located at 1912 10 Ave. S. (downstairs at south door). For more information, call 403-328-0206.

• Alateen meetings (offering hope for children of alcoholics) take place

Mondays at 7:30 p.m. at Central Church of Christ, 716 23 St. N. For more information, contact Alice at 403-3208340 or Maureen at 403-634-3062.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts floor curling every Monday at 10 a.m. and Thursday at 9 a.m. at the centre, 1904 13 Ave. N. Details: phone 403-3293222. • A free workout group meets Monday and Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. at The Gate church, 522 3 Ave. S. For all ages and levels. For details, call 403-3935590. • Do you think you have a problem with alcohol? Help is a phone call away. Alcoholics Anonymous 24-hour answering service, 403-327-8049. • Lethbridge Brain Trauma Support Society, for brain injury survivors and their families and friends, meets first Monday, 7:30 p.m., St. Michael’s Health Centre, 1400 9 Ave. S., Lethbridge, east door entrance. (when Monday is a holiday, this moves to second Mon.) • Cancer Buddies, a group for cancer survivors of all ages, meets first Monday to share stories of their journeys. Details: Darren, 403-380-3066 (home), 403-3808815 (cell). • Order of the Eastern Star Laurel Chapter #43 holds its monthly meeting

the first Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Masonic Hall in Lethbridge. For further information, call 403-320-1478. • 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 403330-2604.

• 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 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. • Pop in Lots with Moms and Tots, a group for moms and tots (dads, grandparents and child-minders, too) meets Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-noon at VIA Church, 2820 18 Ave. N. Enjoy coffee and conversation while letting your kids play. Details: Phone 403-320-2005. • A New Beginning Al-Anon Family

Group, for people affected by someone else’s drinking, meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m., at McKillop United Church, 2329 15 Ave. S. Details: Judy, 403-329-0661. • Do you, or someone you know, have a

gambling problem which is causing havoc in your life and relationships? If so, you’re welcome to attend weekly meetings of Gamblers Anonymous, held

Tuesdays 7 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m. at 408 13 St. N. (front entrance). For more information call 403-331-0822.

• TOPS #AB100, Lethbridge meets Tuesdays in the Lounge at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Please use the office entrance. Weigh-in time: 99:45 a.m. Meeting: 10-11 a.m. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a not-forprofit support group for members who are trying to lose or maintain their weight. Visitors are always welcome. Details: Judith, 403-331-3396 or via the website www.TOPS.org.

• Cadet #11 Lethbridge Squadron, for Royal boys Canadian and girls ages Air 12-19, p.m. at meets the Vimy Tuesdays Ridge Armoury from 6:45-9:30 north of the Road. Lethbridge Details: Capt. airport, B. Look, 337 Stubb 403-3813344 Ross or the armoury office on Tuesday nights at 403-327-7083.

• Lethbridge Legal Guidance, a nonprofit society offering free legal advice to low-income southern Albertans, holds clinics Tuesdays from 5-7 p.m. by appointment only. Call and speak with an Intake Officer to determine eligibility for services. For more information, call 403380-6338 or email lethbridgelegalguidance@telus.net.

• Introduction to The Art of Taiko (Japanese drumming) with HIBIKIYA takes place Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. at Kingdom Kids Day Care. For details, call Valerie McQuaid at 403-320-1082.

• LSCO Karaoke Club meets every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Come join them for good fun and singing. There is an extensive library with all the words on the screen.

• Lethbridge Lodge No. 792 of the Loyal Order of Moose meets the first and third Tuesday at 1401 5 Ave. N. starting at 7 p.m. This fraternal organization provides community services and raises funds in aid of other charitable organizations and projects. Details: 403320-2767.

• Quilts of Valour — Sewing Bees meet at the Lethbridge Legion the first and third Tuesday every month. Come out and support our veterans and have some fun. For more information, call Joan at 403-380-6796 or 403-331-5243.

• Alzheimer Society Adult Children Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. at the Alzheimer Society, #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (enter on 12 Street). For more information, phone 403-329-3766.

• Southern Alberta Antique and Classic Automobile Club (SAACAC) meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at the Lethbridge Legion, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. (northeast door). The public is welcome to attend.

• 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 details, email ernakt@telusplanet.net or phone 403-328-1650.

• 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 403-3933467 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 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 $30 for adults, $20 for youth 1117; children under 10 free. Late lunch, beef on a bun, served from 9 p.m. Cash bar with coffee, tea, pop, beer and wine for sale. Tickets at Galt reception desk, call 403-320-3954 or online, www.galtmuseum.com/tickets.