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

• The 4th Annual Songs4Ken ,a fundraiser for the ALS Society of Alberta, will take place April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod, 235 Main Street. Juno-nominated John Wort Hannam gathers his Alberta artist friends The PolyJesters, Brooke Wylie, Mike Stack, Maria Dunn and John Rutherford to celebrate the life of longtime friend Ken Rouleau, who died of ALS in April 2012. High River visual artist Annie Froese will paint a work of art during the show that will be auctioned off before the finale. Tickets are $25, available by calling 403553-4404 or 800-540-9229 or online at www.macleodempress.com.

• 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, 403329-0661.

• 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.

• The Coaldale United Church Thrift Shop (2022 18 St.) is open Thursdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. as a service to the community. Most clothing and shoes at $2. Household items very reasonably priced — Christmas decorations, bedding, tablecloths, curtains, kitchen items, books, fine china, jewelry and more. Cash only. Come and browse.

• Family Centre presents Me and My Family, a drop-in program designed for working parents to spend time playing and connecting with their children before heading home for the evening. For all families with children ages 0-8 years. Explore a wide range of activities that will encourage children’s physical activity, imagination and creativity. Takes place Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., April 12-June 28 at Family Centre, Downtown, #225, 200 4 Ave. S. (in Lethbridge Centre).

• The Lethbridge Philatelic Society (stamp collectors) meets every second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. For more information, contact Walter at 403-388-9174.

• 702 Wing Air Force Association meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., 702 Wing building at the airport. Ex-air force members or anyone interested in aviation are welcome. Details: Walter, 403-3814352, or Bruce, 403-381-3344.

• 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.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors will hold their Spring Luncheon April 13 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the Reception Desk at Nord-Bridge Senior Centre. Call the centre at 403-329-3222 for more information.

• Rumble in the Cage Promotions will stage “RITC58” April 13 at Servus Sports Centre, with a portion of VIP sales going to Woods Homes and the Youth Shelter. Doors open at 6 p.m., fights start at 7 p.m. The event will feature gold-medal matches from the Canadian Amateur MMA Tournament taking place on the same card as local pro fighters. VIP tables are available by emailing rumbleinthecage@gmail.com or calling Lee at 403-634-7012. General tickets are on sale at www.rumbleinthecage.com.

• The Lethbridge Public Library will show the film “Us and Them” April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Theatre Gallery at the Main Branch. The film challenges the concepts of how and why people end up living on the street. Filmed over a 10-year period, “Us and Them” is a deeply moving film about transformation through human connection. It began when filmmaker Krista Loughton befriended four chronically homeless people in an effort to help them heal their lives. These four people, who live on the streets of Victoria, reveal the heartrending realities of their lives in emotive and humorous ways. • LCBI High School Concert Choir presents “Power of Love” at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd (2406 11 Ave. S.) April 13 at 7:30 p.m. The concert from the 32-voice choir will include a variety of styles and ensembles. Free admission. An offering will be taken in support of this school from Outlook, SK.

• 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 Christcentred 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 403329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling. • The Lethbridge Association of the

Blind (LAB) provides numerous activities for the blind and visually impaired in the Lethbridge area. Some of these include dinners with entertainment, attending musicals and tours of local museums. The association also runs a bowling league which takes place weekly at the Holiday Bowl. If you are interested in participating in any of these activities or volunteering to assist with these activities, call Bill at 403-9421677 or email brownwj@shaw.ca.

• “Jake’s Gift,” the moving story of a World War Two veteran’s return to Juno Beach, will be performed April 14 at 2 p.m. at the Lethbridge Royal Canadian Legion, General Stewart Branch No. 4, 324 Mayor Magrath Drive S. The play is written and performed by Julia Mackey and directed by Dirk van Stralen. Tickets available at the Legion office; phone 403327-6644. More details about the play at www.jakesgift.com.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host its April Dance April 14. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Live music by Blue Steel. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for invited guests. For information and tickets, call 403-3201689 (prompt “3”).

• Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group meets the second Saturday of the month at 2 p.m. in Room C and D at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. Individuals with TN and their family members are invited to attend meetings. For more information, call Don at 403330-7937 or email brewsd8@gmail.com, or Mackenzie at 403-380-2824 or email mackenzie.lea@hotmail.com.

• The 6th Annual Colour Fun Run will take place April 15 on the University of Lethbridge campus, presented by Volunteer Lethbridge in partnership with the U of L Students’ Union. This fun and colourful 5K walk/run is for charity, and all proceeds raised will be used for Volunteer Lethbridge’s various community programs and services. Registration is open and tickets can be purchased at www.volunteerlethbridge.com/colour funrun-register. Tickets are $42.50 per adult, $37.50 per student and $21 for youth 12 and under. For exciting volunteer opportunities at this event, call 403-3324320.

• Shaughnessy Community Centre, 133 3 St., will host its monthly Classic Country Jam Session and Supper April 15 for members and invited guests (cost is $10). Jam starts at 1 p.m., supper at 5 p.m. For information and invitations, call Dorothy at 403-381-3589.

• All ladies are invited to a dinner and program April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg (1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S.), featuring a fashion show by Coaldale Ladies Wear presenting Spring Fashion Trends; music by Coaldale soloist Margaret Breuer; and Rhonda Wiens, a teacher from Bow Island who will speak on “The Big Picture.” Cost: $18 inclusive. Reservations and cancellations essential. Call Bea at 403-328-1708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Presented by Lethbridge Women’s Connection, affiliated with RSVP Ministries.

• The 8th annual Coaldale 5K Family Fun Run will take place April 21 at 10 a.m. Starting line is at Coaldale Christian School, 2008 8 St. Registration cost: $10 for youth, $20 for adult. T-shirts $10. Children in strollers free. Sign up for the Corporate Team Challenge. To register or for details, visit racepro.ca/coaldale.

• Reuse Rendezvous: Earth Day Edition will take place April 21 in Lethbridge. The one-day free-cycling event invites residents to place any items that are suitable to reuse on their property in front of their house on Friday evening or Saturday morning and mark them with a FREE sign or sticker. On Saturday, people are invited to cruise the streets and help themselves to any of the goodies, free of charge. The event ends at 7 p.m. Saturday. To register your participation and be added to the map, or for details, visit http:// environmentlethbridge.ca/reuse/.

• The German Canadian Club of Lethbridge, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Night April 23. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 p.m., and dinner at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $20. For information and tickets call 403-320-1689 (prompt “3”).

• Lethbridge College will host “surRENDER,” a virtual reality (VR) experience, April 25 from 4 to 7 p.m. This open house, hosted by Interior Design Technology (IDT) students and instructors, showcases VR technology being used in the IDT program. Event is for anyone with an interest in interior design, emerging technologies or the world of virtual reality. You can try out the technology, meet with students and instructors, and learn more about the virtually limitless VR opportunities available to our students. The evening will also feature a trade show that highlights how this technology is changing the industry. Tickets are $10 plus fees. Proceeds support student awards in the Interior Design Technology program. Tickets and information are available at lethbridgecollege.ca/surrender.

• Language and Skills for Careers in Food Processing training opportunity. The Read On Program (Lethbridge Public Library)and Alberta Workforce Essential Skills(AWES) offer a no-cost course designed for immigrants new to or wanting to work in the food processing industry of Alberta. To register or for more information, email admin@awes.ca or call 403-320-3133.