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
• Fin de Fiesta Flamenco, a Spainbased Canadian music and dance ensemble, will present “Salvaje: An Untamed Night of Flamenco Music and Dance,” July 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Casa as part of their Canadian tour. Tickets and information online at http://www.casalethbridge.ca/even ts. • 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, 403345-2980.
• 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, 403345-4242 for details. • Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre hosts carpet bowling Wednesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. in the MultiPurpose Hall at 1904 13 Ave. N. New members are always welcome. Details: phone 403329-3222. • 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. • 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 403-327-6644. • Southern Alberta Bikers meet fourth Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Coalhurst Legion. SAB is open to riders of all makes and models of motorbikes. For more information, email sabvpbrian@gmail.com.
• The Lethbridge Public Library invites the public to participate in the grand re-opening of the renovated north wing of the Main Branch downtown July 26. Celebration activites include: 10 a.m. Storytelling and craft; 11 a.m. Blackfoot naming ceremony and official ribbon cutting; 1 p.m. Blackfoot drumming and dancing; 3 p.m. Lethbridge Buskers Association; 6:30 p.m. CKXU Vinyl Collection broadcast.
• Shakespeare in the Park 2018 season of “The Tempest” continues with performances every Thursday
and Friday until Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. in Galt Gardens amphitheatre. Director DJ Gellatly has set the magical world of the Tempest in the future, on a distant planet (think “Shakespeare meets Star Trek!”). Performances are free, but donations after the show are gratefully received. Vintage Food Van on site from Stoketown Cafe. Come and enjoy the wonders of Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting. For more details, call Kate Connolly at 403-3294568.
• Dynamically Speaking
Toastmasters Club meets Thursdays, 7 a.m., Country Kitchen (lower level of The Keg). All are welcome. Details: Deanne Wirzba, 403-328-8944.
• 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: Martha, 403-381-0756, or Pearl, 403369-0890. • “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, 403-3290661. • 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 403-3296586 or 403-329-4410.
• 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, 403-3829925, 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. • 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 403-3208246. • 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. • Lethbridge Friendship Force Club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Chinook High Library. Visitors and future members are welcome. For more information call Liz at 403-381-1081.
• Carriage House Theatre in Cardston will present its lineup of alternating summer shows, running
until Aug. 22. The lineup of musicals includes: “Oklahoma,” directed by Bill Simon; “Forever Plaid,” directed by Bill Simon; “Newsies,” directed by Sheila Hague; and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” directed by Rachelle Robinson. For show dates and ticket information, visit http://www.thecarriagehousetheat re.com/. • The 2018 Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree will take place July 27-29 in Granum. Performers include Keepers of the Faith, the Trudel Family (2016 SCMA Entertainers of the Year), Joyful Melody Trio and more. Hosted by Darrel Janz. Admission free; donations welcome. Great food and camping sites still available. For more details, visit www.gospelmusicjamboree.ca. • The Lethbridge Twinning Society will host a “Specialty Hotdog” Bar B Que fundraising event July 28 from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. at the westside Save On Foods. The event will feature specially dressed hotdogs from each of Lethbridge’s “sister cities.” Citizens can show their support for the Lethbridge Twinning Society by purchasing a hotdog and drink. Try “Wild West Dog” from Great Falls, Montana (chili and wild-west barbecue sauce); the “Culver Dog” from Culver City, California (avocado and alpha sprouts); the “Russian Dog” from Timashvesk, Russia (dill pickle and sour cream) or the “Towada Dog” from Towada City, Japan (sprinkled, dried seaweed, teriyaki sauce with optional wasabi!). For those not so adventurous, there will also be regular hotdogs and smokies. Visit the website www.lethbridgetwinningsociety.co m or call 403-381-0038 for further details. • Galt Historic Railway Park will offer Speeder Rides and Tours July 28,
Aug. 18 and Aug. 25 (weather permitting) from 1-3:30 p.m. $10 per person (children 10 and under free with adult) for a combined tour of the
1890 International Train Station and a ride on the restored speeder motorcar. Located 1 km north of Stirling, 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Highway 4; at the Stirling exit, turn off the highway and follow the train station signs to #65032 Range Road 19-4C. More details online at
www.galtrailway.com or www.facebook.com/Galt1890. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer an iPhones
class Monday and Wednesday, July
30 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m.-noon at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. If you have an Android, this class is NOT for you. Space is limited, register early. Fee: $20 for LSCO members, $40 for nonmembers. Register by July 27. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or register online at www.lethseniors.com. • “Shipwrecked, Jesus Rescues Us” Vacation Bible School will take place
July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 2406 11 Ave. S. Ages 4 through those who have finished
Grade 5 are invited to participate at no cost. To register or for more information go to the website lutheranchurchofthegoodshepherd. com or call the church at 403-3283445.
• Galt Museum’s popular Summer Cemetery Tours are back. The tour schedule includes: Mountain View Cemetery Aug. 1 and Aug. 14; and St. Patrick’s Cemetery July 31 and
Aug. 15. Each tour runs from 7-8:30 p.m. These tours are suitable for teenagers, adults and seniors. Tickets are $4 per person or $3 for Galt Annual Pass Holders, plus GST. They are available at the Galt Museum Store, at www.galtmuseum.com/tickets and by phoning 403-320-3954. • The 10th annual Care For Kids Golf Tournament, sponsored by Canadian Tire in support of Lethbridge Food Bank, will be held Aug. 29 at Paradise Canyon Golf Resort. Featuring barbecue lunch, steak dinner and silent/live auction. This year’s tournament will also support Canadian Tire Jumpstart, which helps children
participate in sport and activities. To register as a player or sponsor, or for more information, visit www.careforkidslethbridge.com. • Internment Tour of the West
Kootenays, Aug. 31 to Sept. 3. The tour will visit the Doukhobor Village and Museum in Castlegar, Slocan Valley (Lemon Creek, Popoff, Bay Farm, Slocan City), New Denver (home of The Nikkei Memorial Internment Centre), Sandon, and Kaslo. This is a study tour and an internee will be sharing his stories and experiences on this tour. Cost is $600/person and covers cost of transportation and three nights’ lodging. For further information, contact George at 403-328-0156 or email him at geotak@shaw.ca. • Winston Churchill High School graduating class of 1968 will hold its
50-year reunion on Aug. 31 with a wine-and-cheese evening and on Sept.
1 with a school tour and dinner. Registration deadline is July 31. For more information contact winstonchs1968@gmail.com.