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Lethbridge Centennial Quilters Guild has partnered with area quilt shops to accept donations up to the third week
of August, of handmade quilts/quilting supplies for families affected by floods in Grand Forks, B.C. Drop-off locations: Cardston - Imagination Un-Limited; Claresholm - Willow Creek Quilts; Coaldale - Chicken Feed Quilts; Taber Diamond Fabrics; Lethbridge: Fabric Fusion; Finely Quilted; Lethbridge Sewing Centre; Sewing Lane; and Village Quilts.
• 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 403329-4568. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization offers Beginner Pickleball Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3-4:50 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. A few paddles are available for use. Purchase monthly or day passes at the Administration Desk prior to playing. Fee: $15 for LSCO members, $30 for nonmembers. Drop-in: $2.50 for LSCO members, $3.50 for non-members. • 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.thecarriagehousetheatre.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: Martha, 403-381-0756, or Pearl, 403-369-0890. • “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, 403-329-0661. • 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, 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. • 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. • Family Fun Fest will take place Aug. 10 from 3-8 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Park, to benefit Southern Alberta Self Help Association (SASHA), which offers mental-health support. Featuring bouncy houses, treats, water activities, carnival games, face painting, dunk tank, raffle, concession and more. • The Miner’s Days Historical Association of Coalhurst will host its
annual Miners Days Aug. 10-11. Friday night from 6-11 p.m. will have entertainment in the Social Area of Miners Park. Saturday starts with pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m., parade at 11 a.m. followed by events at Miners Park from noon-4 p.m. • Growing Abilities is a parent support and play group for children with differing abilities. It is open to parents/caregivers and their children with disabilities, as well as siblings and support staff. There will be planned activities based on children’s developmental needs, abilities and interests. There will also be open-ended activities for siblings and space for parents to connect. This group will be facilitated
by an Early Childhood Educator and a Parent Educator, so one-on-one support is not available to children. Give it a try at Family Centre Downtown on Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m. at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. The program is free but people are asked to register by calling 403-320-4232. • 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. • The Chinook Society for Recovering
Addicts, a not-for-profit registered society with charitable status, makes its renovated facility at 408 13 St. N. available as a meeting room space to 12step groups as well as other groups or organizations. Each of the three available rooms includes tables, chairs, commercial coffee maker and sink. There is a centrally located locker room for group supplies as well as central men’s and women’s washrooms. Rate per meeting room is $60 per month or $15 per meeting. For details, contact Allan at 403-381-8272 (If no answer, please leave a message) or email chinooksociety@gmail.com.
• Galt Museum’s popular Summer Cemetery Tours are back. The tour schedule includes: Mountain View Cemetery Aug. 14; and St. Patrick’s Cemetery 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. • Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge Street Hockey Festival will take place Aug.
18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1405 8 Ave. N. Presented by Avonlea Homes. Featuring street hockey tournament, beer garden, vendor market, live entertainment, food trucks, kids zone, prizes and more. To register your team or for more information, call 403-634-7000 or visit www.bgclethbridge.com.
• Farming Smarter will host its third annual Open Farm Day adventure Aug.
18 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Farming Smarter site located on Jail Road, 2.6 km east of Lethbridge. Featuring opportunities to learn, climb on farm equipment, tour active research plots and enjoy fresh Taber corn at the barbecue. There will be crafts, games, face painting, bug battles and wagon rides at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Also featuring local vendors selling products including sausage, honey and vegetables. Register online at
farmingsmarter.com to secure a spot. • The PAW Society will hold its annual book sale Aug. 28-Sept. 1 at the Lethbridge Fish and Game Association Hut, corner of 9 Avenue and 10 Street South. Hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, and 10 a.m.-4p.m. Saturday. Donations of books can be dropped off from Tuesday to Thursday of that week during sale hours. • 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. • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization will offer “Yoga Noon
Hour,” Tuesday, Sept. 11-Dec. 4, from 12:05-12:55 p.m. at the LSCO, 500 11 St. S. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing, you will benefit greatly by attending this class. Fee: $78 for LSCO members, $98 for non-members. Register by Sept. 7. For information or to register, call the LSCO at 403-320-2222 or visit www.lethseniors.com.