Community CALENDAR

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

• Galt Museum’s Saturday’s at 1:00 hands-on history program for families continues Feb. 17 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Rag Dolls.” Join us in learning about the history of a beloved childhood toy, the doll, and make your own rag doll to take home with you. Admission fees apply (includes exhibit access); free to annual pass holders.

• 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).

• Kids Club and MAKEbreak Crafting Classes take place on weekends at Michael’s Craft Store at Park Place, designed for kids of all ages. Fees range from $0-$2 per child, or cost of base item. The upcoming schedule includes:

Feb. 17, Kids Club Kindness Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 38; cost $2. Feb. 17, Kids Club Valentine’s Kindness Crafts, 10 a.m.-noon, ages 6+; cost $5. Feb. 17, MAKEbreak Kindness Art, 1-3 p.m.; Spend the afternoon creating vibrant canvas art. Buy the canvas of your choice and the rest of the supplies are provided.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Euchre Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring your partner to play. For more information call the office at 403327-6644.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club offers drop-in fun on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to practise your gymnastic skills in a friendly, supervised environment. Age 5 and under $6 and must be accompanied by an adult; 6 and older $12.

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts

Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403-327-6644.

• Are you a male caregiver looking for something to do with your children on a

Saturday morning? Me and My Dad uses fun to create a healthy environment where dads come together with their children. Relationships are not only built stronger between father and child but also lifelong friendships between Fathers and their children. Come down to Family Centre downtown Saturdays from 9:3011 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S.

• 55-Plus at Via Church (formerly River of Life) welcomes all to their monthly potluck suppers on the third Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 2820 18 Ave. N. Please bring a dish to share, and in turn share with our programs/speakers, etc. the goodness of the Lord. For information call Pastor Allyn at 403-3282292 or 403-715-2752, or the church office, 403-320-2005.

• The McNally Community Association will hold a jam session Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. at McNally Community Hall, 5 miles southeast of Lethbridge (2 miles east of airport). Cost $5 (entertainers free).

• 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.

• The 14th annual Coaldale Community Fest will take place Feb. 19 (Family Day) with an assortment of family events throughout the day. The schedule includes: 8 a.m.-11 a.m., free pancake breakfast at Community Centre; 10 a.m.noon, crafts and helium balloons at Coaldale Mennonite Church; 10 a.m.-3 p.m., hay rides at The Hub field; 11 a.m.3 p.m., public skating, face painting, hot chocolate, coffee and donuts at the arena; noon-1 p.m., free chili lunch at the arena; free hotdog lunch at Coaldale Mennonite Church; 1-3 p.m., laser tag at Community Centre; all-ages crib tournament with prizes at Coaldale Senior Centre; 4-6 p.m., “A Goofy Movie” (1995) and snacks at the Gem of the West Museum.

• Building Cultural Bridges will hold its next weekly presentation Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre, featuring the topic “Bhutan” with guest speaker Purna Adhikari.

• University of Lethbridge will present Play Day 2018 Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the 1st Choice Savings Centre for Sport and Wellness. Various sporting activities such as basketball, floor hockey, swimming and fitastic play, and access to the Ascent Climbing Centre’s climbing wall will be offered. There is no charge for admission or parking and people are encouraged to bring gym shoes, comfortable clothing and a swimsuit to enjoy all the activities. An added bonus for those who attend Play Day is 15 per cent off regular-priced Horns Summer Camp registration fees.

• The Probus Club will hold its monthly meeting Feb. 21 at 9:30 a.m. at Country Kitchen Catering (lower level of The Keg).

Guest speaker Michael Stephens, project manager of Fortis Alberta, will share his diary notations and photos in a lecture regarding Fortis’ efforts to restore power to the town of Waterton after last year’s fire. He will also discuss Alberta’s electrical grid system and how we get power from source to the user which includes our residences. A $5 fee is required at the door. Guests are most welcome.

• Seasons Lethbridge, 1730 10 Ave. S. (across from the hospital) will hold a jam session Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

• McKillop United Church’s Justice, Peace and Social Action group will host a talk by James Daschuk, the award-winning author of “Clearing the Plains: Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life,” Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Southminster United Church, 1011 4 Ave. S. Daschuk, a professor at the University of Regina, will be speaking about his research into how First Nations populations were driven from their traditional hunting grounds onto reserves in the mid-1800s, and the resulting tragedy. A time to share conversation and coffee will follow at 8:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The event is held in partnership with Southminster United Church, Southern Alberta Council on Public Affairs and Ecumenical Campus Ministry. • Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge will host its 5th annual “I Stand Against” event Feb. 21 from 7-9 p.m. at the Galt Museum and Archives. I Stand Against: Mental Health Stigmas tackles issues of bullying and abuse in the community. There will be over 20 organization in attendance with activities including art therapy, yoga therapy, and pet therapy sessions. There will also be food and beverages along with youth and community speakers to talk about their experience with mental health.

• The Neighbourhood Watch Society of Lethbridge (NWSL) will hold its Annual General Meeting Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Alberta Ethnic Association, 421 6 Ave. S. The NWSL is dedicated to promoting safe and welcoming communities. For more information, contact John Pickles at 403320-5614.

• Trinity United Church in Picture Butte will present the jamani duo, a percussion twosome, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. Refreshments will be served after the concert. For further information, call Joan at 403-732-5708. For more about the jamani duo, visit

www.jamanimusic.com/.

• Empress Theatre’s Centre Stage Concert Series will feature folk artist Maria Dunn, a two-time Juno nominee, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37.50 each and available at MacleodEmpress.com, by calling 403553-4404 (toll-free at 1-800-540-9229), or at the Box Office on Main Street Fort Macleod.

• The PAW Society will hold its annual pool tournament and silent auction Feb.

25 at Shotz Billiard Club and Lounge, 1120 2 Ave. S. Doors open at noon, and play starts at 1 p.m. Players can register beforehand or on that day. Registration is $25 and includes pizza. Prizes will also be awarded. For further information, call Joan at 403-732-5708.

• 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 5-24 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 403-332-4320. Tickets to the April 18 gala are available for purchase from Volunteer Lethbridge.

• Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer Active Aging Strength and Low-Impact Classes, Mondays and Wednesdays, March 5–

April 25 (no class April 2) from 8-8:50 a.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. These low impact classes will assist you to maintain, build and improve your balance, strength, cardiovascular fitness and overall health. Fee: $75 for LSCO members, $98 for non-members. Register by Mar. 1 (after this date add $5). Register at the LSCO or call 403-3202222.

• Need help to prepare your 2017 Income Tax Return? Read On Adult Literacy Services volunteers at the Lethbridge Public Library can help if you have a simple tax situation. For more information about this free service, visit the Read On office at the Main Branch (810 5 Ave. S.) or call 403-320-3133.