Community CALENDAR

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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

• Coaldale Sunny South Speakers Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays, 7-8:15 p.m. at the Coaldale Public Library. Hone your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive environment. Everyone welcome. For more information, contact Jeff Forrest, 403-345-2980.

• Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? You are not alone. There is a solution. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meets Mondays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Regional Hospital Parkade Meeting Room. Call Ron, 403-320-2075, or Josephine, 403-345-4242 for details.

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-Purpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403-3293222.

• LSCO offers bingo every Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. at 500 11 St. S. in the Stage area. Everyone welcome. Booklets are $5, Bonanza $1. Call 403-320-2222 for more information.

• Recreational wheelchair basketball practices are held every

Wednesday from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Lethbridge YMCA, 515 Stafford Drive S. Players of all abilities are welcome, disabilities or not. No experience is required.

• The Lethbridge Scottish Country Dance Club holds social dancing Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S. Bring soft-soled shoes. No partner or dance experience required. For more information go to www.lethbridgescottishcountrydance.org. (Sept. to May)

• General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Ladies Pool every Wednesday starting at 7 p.m. For more information contact the office at 403327-6644.

• Métis Association, Local 2003 meets last Wednesday every month (except December, July and August) at 5 p.m. at Suite 1:32 909 3 Ave. N. For more information, call 403-328-7828. Everyone welcome. This is a free supper meeting; come and enjoy. For inquiries about membership, funding for school, etc., call Alice at 403-328-8952 or email metiswoman@shaw.ca.

• Great Canadian Plains Railway

Society will hold its Annual General Meeting May 31 at 7 p.m. at the Galt Historic Railway Park station north of Stirling. Agenda will include: reading/approval of minutes from the previous AGM; president’s report; secretary’s report; presentation of the financial statement; nominations and elections for positions of treasure and committee members. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information, call the president at 403-327-2854 or email gcprs@telus.net. The Railway Park is located 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Hwy. 4. At the Stirling exit, turn off the highway and follow the Train Station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C. The station is located 1 km north of Stirling.

• The Galt Museum will present the next segment in its Archives program

May 31 from 7-9 p.m., featuring “Archives 101.” Come and learn about the historical treasures at the Galt Archives. Tour the archival facility (including non-public areas), learn the rules and procedures and how to search our newly upgraded online database. Admission fees apply; free to annual pass holders.

• Cotton Patch Gospel, a musical starring Andrew Legg, will be presented at McKillop United Church with three performances, May 31 (7:30 p.m.) and

June 2 (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.). Cotton Patch Gospel retells the life of Jesus as if in modern-day rural Georgia, and features the final and perhaps best music of Harry Chapin. Tickets are $20 each, available from the church office (2329 15 Ave. S.) or at the door.

• Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403328-8944.

• 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, 403-315-3482.

• 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., until June 28 at Family Centre, Downtown, #225, 200 4 Ave. S. (in Lethbridge Centre).

• Lethbridge Horseshoe Club meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Henderson Lake park (next to the new pool). Come for fun, fresh air, exercise and make new friends. For more information, call Omer at 403-320-8246.

• A book signing featuring Donna Clewes, the author of “Safe Behind the Little Waterfall: Finding Peace and Freedom Through the Journey of Healing,” will take place June 1 and 2 from 1-5:30 p.m. at Chapters in the Park Place Shopping Centre.

• The Mountain Bluebird Trails Conservation Society invites you to its annual Trail Orientation Day June 2 to see an active nest box trail in operation here in Lethbridge. It’s free. Participants will gather at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre at 9 a.m., drive to a westside farm and wrap up by noon. Everyone is welcome. For further details contact Jim Leitch at 403-320-8970.

• Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta will hold at New and Gently Used Sale June 2 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 470 40 St. S. In addition to typical fare, there will be a large assortment of Japanese dishware, decore, clothing, collectibles and books. For more details, contact Brenda Ikuta at 403-317-0078 or Brenda.ikuta63@gmail.com.

• Lethbridge and District Horticultural Society will host its Annual Plant Sale June 2 from 9 a.m.-noon at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library near the Children’s Entrance (south side). Featuring bedding out plants, veggies and perennials for reasonable prices.

• “New Voices of Spring” Concert in Aid of Syrian Refugees will take place

June 2 at 7:30 at St. Augustine’s Church, 411 11 St. S. This second concert in aid of the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Lethbridge will feature young and youngat-heart performers from the church as well as two guest ensembles, the Cantare Children’s Choir from Calgary, under the direction of Catherine Glaser-Climie, and the U of L Conservatory Young Artist Percussion Academy under the direction of Joe Porter. Tickets are $20 ($10 for children 10 and younger) available at the door. All proceeds will go to the support of two Syrian refugee families.

• Lethbridge Horseshoe Club will host a Horseshoe Tournament June 2-3 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Henderson Lake park (next to the new pool). Tournament play is open to Alberta Horseshoe Association members; spectators are welcome. Come and find out more about the club, which plays Thursday evenings at 6 p.m.

• The 9th annual “Carnage in Coaldale” Smash & Splash Demolition Derby and Mud Bog, sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale, takes place

June 2-3, 1 km north of the Coaldale Inn on Highway 3 (watch for signs). The Demolition Derby goes June 2 at 1 p.m. $10 per person (12 and under free). Take a ride on the monster truck “Jurassic Attack.” Beer garden with live music from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Kids’ free draw for two mountain bikes. Mud Bog takes place

June 3 at 11 a.m. at the same location. All proceeds go toward community projects. For more information, call Jack Van Rijn at 403-382-0099, email contact@coaldalekinsmen.com or visit www.coaldalekinsmen.com.

• West Wind Gymnastics Club will be visited by Chase and Marshall of “Paw Patrol” June 3. Register now for the club’s annual Mascot Days. This year Marshall and Chase impersonators will play on the gym floor with your children for 55 minutes. Book your time for $20. Try balance beams, foam pit, trampolines, spring boards, bars, vault and more. Only 60 tickets are sold each hour. Parents and

children under 6 months old do not need to register or buy a ticket. Register online at westwindgym.com or by calling the club at 403-320-1373. Watch for more information on the club’s Facebook page called West Wind Gymnastics.

• The Lethbridge Gutsy Walk for

Crohn’s and Colitis will take place June 3 at the Kiwanis Picnic Shelter at Henderson Lake Park, 2710 Parkside Drive S. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., walk starts at 11 a.m. The event is a fun-filled and family-friendly day to support the people taking on Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and a chance to connect with others in our community impacted by inflammatory bowel disease. For online registration and a pledge form or more information go online to http://www.gutsywalk.ca, email gutsywalk@crohnsandcolitis.ca or phone 1-888-884-2232.

• Lethbridge Plot Hop will take place

June 7 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., organized by Farming Smarter. Sessions will include: Split Pea Disease Soup; Graf’s Greatest Hits; Wheat Wellness; Water Down Below; DIY Soil Sensors; Deep Banding Immobile Nutrients; and Biostimulant Breakdown. Cost is $95. Continuing education credits will apply. For information or to register, phone 403317-0022 or visit the website farmingsmarter.com.

• East Meets West, a dinner and concert fundraiser featuring country singer Trevor Panczak, and benefiting Galata Ministries’ work in Ethiopia and Kenya, will take place June 9 at La Cité Des Prairies, 2104 6 Ave. S. Dunk tank from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets $20; for tickets, call 403-380-9154. Corporate sponsors are being sought for the event. Phone or text executive director Paulos Gote at 403-380-9154 or email jinkaomo@yahoo.ca. For more details,

visit www.galataministries.org.

• Lethbridge residents are invited to join Lethbridge Rotarians, and the vicepresident of Rotary International as they plant 100 trees in Nicolas Sheran Park on

June 9. People who wish to plant a tree need to sign up by June 3. Visit http://tinyurl.com/yaeaolrp.

• All ladies are invited to “Sounds of Summer,” a dinner and program June 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the lower level of The Keg, 1717 Mayor Magrath Drive S. Musical entertainment by Taber duo Gloria Cyr and Teri Valgardson; speaker Joy Fera from Delta, B.C., an Olympic oarswoman and world championship medalist, will speak on “Beyond Gold Medal Lifestyle Achievement.” $18 inclusive. Reservations and cencellations essential. Call Bea at 403-328-1708 or Linda at 403-381-2574. Sponsored by Lethbridge Women’s Connection affiliated with RSVP Ministries.