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

• “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” by Joe Landry, will be presented by Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise, Dec. 6-7 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Rocky Mountain Blvd. W. Directed by Fran Rude. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Cast: Morgan Day, Tony Deys, Mark Campbell, Stephen Graham, McKade Hogg, Jordana Kohn and Sheila Matson. Tickets $20, available from the Enmax Ticket Centre or online at www.enmaxcentre.ca/. For more information, visit www.lethbridgesunrise.ca.

• 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, 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, 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.

• Southern Alberta Model Builders meets the first Thursday of each month (except July) at 7:30 p.m. at Smittys restaurant, Mayor Magrath Drive South. Subject matter/discussions vary at each meeting.

• University of Lethbridge presents the Brown Bag Lecture Series, featuring “Female Employment in the Middle East and North Africa: An Empirical Analysis,” Dec. 7, noon-1:30 p.m. at the Prentice Institute Boardroom, L1102. Pascal Ghazalian, an economics professor, will discuss his study that examines the effects of national and firm-related factors on female employment in manufacturing firms located in the Middle East and North Africa.

• Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale will host the 23rd annual Carol Festival Dec. 7. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the music of the season from local choirs, singers and musicians.

• The Lethbridge Christian Women’s and Men’s Choirs will present their annual Christmas concert, “On This Holy Night,” Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1818 5 Ave. S.

• 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, 403-4052410, 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/.

• Nord-Bridge 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 403-329-3222 for more information and/or bus scheduling.

• The Senior Club in Raymond is looking for new members. Cost to join is $17. The centre is open six days a week from 2:30-4:30 p.m.; there is a game room with two pool tables, darts and cards. Potluck is held the second Monday (cost $3 if you bring food or are a member). Rook is played every Friday at 3 p.m. A social supper is held the fourth Thursday (cost $8). Music provided at meals. If you’re interested in providing entertainment, call Ross Jensen at 403-752-3222.

• Breakfast With Santa will take place Dec. 8 from 9 a.m.-noon at Coalhurst High School. $5 per person or $20 per family. Includes pancake breakfast and kids’ crafts. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Featuring: “A Villainous Christmas,” a Coalhurst High School drama production. Pet Santa’s reindeer and get a bag of magical reindeer feed. Cookie decorating, holiday treats, music, Santa letter writing; crafts. All fund raised support events and activities at Coalhurst High School.

• Galt Museum’s Saturdays at 1:00 hands-on history program for children to attend with adults continues Dec. 8 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Button Trees.” Learn the history of why we use trees to celebrate during the holiday season while making your own tree art from buttons to take home and display. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders).

• En Plein Air ’18 opening reception takes place Dec. 8, 3-5 p.m. at the Dr. Foster James Penny Building, 324 5 St. S. Artists from across southern Alberta who sketched or photographed the landscape at the Coutts Centre for Western Canadian Heritage during the summer will be exhibiting their finished works from Dec. 6-21. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission is free.

• Six O’clock in the Chapel will take place Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Southminster United Church (Buchanan Chapel), featuring a brief, reflective vesper service with beautiful music. Worship leader is Jane Meaker; special music by vocal duo Marg Chubb and Maureen Furtado. Everyone is welcome.

• The 27th annual Mayor’s Christmas Concert will take place Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Southminister United Church. Featuring Lethbridge Community Silver and Gold Bands, with special guests Magrath Elementary School Choir. Tickets: $15 regular, 12 years and younger free. Tickets available at the downtown ATB Branch, 727 4 Ave. S.; at Casa, 230 8 St. S.; online at LCBS.ca; from band members and at the door. Accepting donations on behalf of the Christmas Hope campaign.

• University of Lethbridge presents Global Drums Dec. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the University Theatre, W500. From African and Brazilian drumming to steel band and Taiko, the audience will be thoroughly entertained by the variety of percussion styles performed by both students and community members. Under the direction of Adam Mason, Global Drums has performed on stages around the world.

• Ride Into Christmas with the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association Dec. 9 from 4-7 p.m. (6 km east of Lethbridge on Jail Road (Hwy. 512). Open house featuring free horse rides, Christmas music, Doris Wichers’ Winter Wonderland, petting zoo, food and drinks, Lethbridge Hurricanes on site from 4-6 p.m., and Santa. For more details, visit https://ltra.ca/.

• All women are invited to a brunch and program Dec. 11 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Banquet Room in Taber. Enjoy a “Christmas Reflections” panel, led by Jantine Kleinjan; music by Vanessa Kurtzweg from Foremost; a feature presentation by Malinda Harris from Garden Gate Floral. Cost $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-223-1435 or Sylvia at 403-4165075. Reservations must be honoured or cancelled by Dec. 9. Presented by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries. Bring a friend!

• Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre will host a trip to Cross Iron Mills Mall for shopping and see the lights of Calgary Dec. 12. Cost will include bus and a good time. Bus will leave the centre at 10 a.m. and return at approximately 10:45 p.m. For more information, call the centre at 403329-3222.

• Revellers Dinner and Games Night will be held Dec. 12 at the basement level at The Keg (Country Kitchen Catering) on Mayor Magrath Drive. Facility is wheelchair accessible. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30. Cost is $20 per person. A reminder that 2019 dues ($10) can be paid while picking up your December dinner tickets. Newcomers are you a crib or whist enthusiast? Come for a great dinner and a night of cards. Tickets will be on sale one day only, Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 2-3 p.m. at the same location (use east side entrance). Details: Ernie, 403-381-7223; Gerald, 403-381-3620 or Alf, 403-317-7242.

• “Shakespeare meets Dickens — a Tudor/Victorian Christmas Celebration,” will take place Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the Casa Community Room (230 8 St. S.), including a performance of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” scenes and songs from Shakespeare, and communal carols. Traditional treats include mincepies, shortbread, eggnog and mulled wine. Audience members are invited to dress in Tudor or Victorian style — even a hat or a long scarf will add to the atmosphere. Tickets $20, available from Casa. More details: Call Kate at 403-329-4568.

• The Food Explorers Cooking Club will operate for seven weeks from Jan. 11 to Feb. 15 at Interfaith Chinook Country Kitchen, 1103 3 Ave. N. Open to kids 712. Cost: Free. Kids will learn basic cooking skills and make delicious food each week. For details or to register, call 403-320-8138 by Dec. 14.

• The 50+ (Senior) Curling Club would like to invite any former members to the 5th Welcome Back Event at the new curling club in west Lethbridge (74 Mauretania Rd. West), held in conjunction with the Ham and Turkey Bonspiel Dec. 20. Curling starts at 1 p.m. with festivities starting at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for you and your guest. If you have not been contacted earlier, please register by phoning Earl Barton at 403-327-6339. For more information, go to the club website at www.lethbridgecurlingclub.com and click on LEAGUES. All the information you need is there.

• The Home Depot Canada’s Lethbridge store is fundraising for Wood’s Homes again this holiday season through the Orange Door Project. Until Dec. 16, customers can donate $2 at the store’s checkout in exchange for an orange paper door. All donations will help Wood’s Homes to continue to support homeless youth and those at-risk of homelessness.

• Overdue fines? Not a problem! Lethbridge Public Library’s Food for Fines program is running Dec. 1–12; pay off fines with a donation to the food banks.

Each non-perishable food item is worth $5 toward your overdue library fines. Donations go to Interfaith and Lethbridge Food Banks.

• Loblaw Companies National Holiday Food Drive continues until Dec. 24 in aid of food banks across the country, with local Loblaw stores, Real Canadian Superstore, Troy’s No Frills, Simon’s No Frills and Real Canadian Wholesale Club participating. Citizens are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and funds at checkout.

• The German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N., will host a New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Dec. 31 with live music by the ever popular band, Blue Steel. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., dance 8 p.m. Late Lunch included. Get your tickets early as this event sells out quickly. Cost is $35 per member, $40 per invited guest. For details and tickets, call 403-320-1689 (ext 3).

• The Lethbridge Blind Bowling league is looking for volunteers to assist with their Blind Bowling Program. We bowl every Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Holiday Bowl. If you can help with this fantastic program, call Bill at 403-942-1677.