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• The Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show and Sale 2020 will take place Jan. 18 from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Jan. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Italian Canadian Club, 1511 St. Edward Blvd. N. Featuring farm toys, construction toys, trucking toys, antique toys, awesome displays and collectables. Open to all ages. Admission $4 (12 and under free). Proceeds to charity. For more details, call Brian Mitchell at 403-545-0150, email lethtoyshow@gmail.com or visit Facebook at Lethbridge Antique & Toy Show and Sale. • A One-Act Play Workshop, presented by The Playgoers of Lethbridge, will be held Jan. 18 from 10-a.m.-noon and 1-3:30 p.m. at Casa, 230 8 St. S. All are welcome to this free workshop offered for anyone interested in being involved in directing, producing or performing in a one-act play. For information or to pre-register, contact Shelly at playgoersyql@hotmail.com.

• Galt Museum’s Hands-on History program for children to attend with adults continues Jan. 18 from 1-2 p.m., featuring “Sock Penguins.” Create a cute sock penguin and find out about some of the stuffed animals in the Galt’s Collections. Registration not required. Museum admission applies (free to annual pass holders). • Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club, celebrating its 25th anniversary, presents Malanka, its annual Ukrainian New Year’s celebration, Jan. 18 at the German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N. Cocktails at 4:30 p.m., show at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and dance to follow (with dance music by Absolute. Tickets $55. For tickets, call 403-315-3492. More details online at www.troyandalethbridge.com. • The Lethbridge Folk Club presents

Celtara Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. at The Cave, Lethbridge College. Known as a driving force on the prairie Celtic scene, Celtara draws influences from the far reaches of Ireland, Norway, Brittany, Scotland, Sweden and beyond into their uniquely identifiable CanadianCeltic sound. Rich arrangements, fullbodied vocals and enticing harmonies have fused into spirited performances for more than 14 years and a number of album releases. Tickets are $30, $25 for members and $10 for students. Purchase at Casa or online at www.lethbridgefolkclub.com. • General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Euchre Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring your partner to play. For more information call the office at 403-327-6644. • General Stewart Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion hosts Jitney Darts

Saturdays at 3 p.m. For more information call 403-327-6644.

• Are you a male caregiver looking for something to do with your children on a

Saturday morning? Me and My Dad uses fun to create a healthy environment where dads come together with their children. Relationships are not only built stronger between father and child but also lifelong friendships between fathers and their children. Come down to Family Centre downtown Saturdays from 9:3011 a.m. Located at #225, 200 4 Ave. S. • Shaughnessy Community Hall, 133 3 St. in Shaughnessy, will host its monthly Classic Country Jam Session and Supper Jan. 19. Cost is $10. Jam starts at 1 p.m., with supper at 5 p.m. For more information, call Dorothy at 403-381-3589. • Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays at 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall, 408 13 St. N. (back door entrance off back alley); Tuesdays and Thursdays (new beginners group), 7 p.m. at Chinook Meeting Hall; Wednesdays, 7 p.m. at Christ Trinity Lutheran Church, 416 12 St. S. (downstairs, use south entrance). Details: 403-380-6536. • The Lethbridge Twinning Society will hold its annual “Pot Bless” dinner reception Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. Those interested in citizen diplomacy and international relations will find the Twinning Society interesting and may want to be become involved with the organization. You are welcome to join us Jan. 20 and learn more about the society. Please RSVP to 403-381-0038 for location of reception and other details. • The German Canadian Club, 902 6 St. N., will host a German Dinner Jan.

20 - come enjoy Pork Schnitzel with Description Spätzle. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., takeouts at 5 and dinner at 5:40. Cost: $20/person. • Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society’s first 2020 edition of Travel Adventures takes place Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre, featuring “Spectacular Birds of Australia & New Zealand” with Lyndon Penner. You’ll meet parakeets that work as pollinators, the improbable fairy wrens, and flightless emus and kiwi birds as well as many others. Everyone is welcome; admission is by donation. Proceeds will go toward the Growing the Grassroots Endowment Fund, supporting the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Reserved seating is available for all Travel Adventures presentations for a nominal donation and is strongly recommended as there is limited space available. Reserve your seats online (and receive an instant tax receipt!) via https://naturecentre.ca/news/travel 2020. • Alzheimer Society Afternoon Caregiver Support Group meets the

third Monday of each month from 1:15-3 p.m. at #40, 1202 2 Ave. S. (office located on 12 Street S.) • Join Diana Sim and Aileen Burke at Volunteer Lethbridge Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for a BUZZ Session on Maximizing Volunteer Opportunity Searches. With an average of 195 visits a day to the volunteer opportunity page on the Volunteer Lethbridge website, they recognize the value of this tool in volunteer recruitment. Are you maximizing your agency profile to its peak performance? Would you like to learn more about using this tool? For more details or to register visit

https://vlwebsite.eventbrite.ca/ or contact Aileen at 403-332-4320 email: outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com. • Alberta Genealogical Society,

Lethbridge Branch will hold its monthly meeting Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at Room 128, 909 3 Ave. N. Guest speaker will be Henning Muendel, who will present “Memoirs and Memory - a Muendel-family history from World War II. Revisited in 2019.” Everyone is welcome and this is an excellent time to join the Alberta Genealogical Society, and the Lethbridge Branch. Facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information, visit the AGS Lethbridge website, http://lethbridgeags.theboss.net/. • Open Mic Poetry at the Owl Acoustic Lounge, 411 3 Ave. S., with MC Teri Petz, will take place Jan. 23 from 7-9:15 p.m. Showcasing local talents. Free admission. Poets, bring your poems. More information at https://facebook.com/LethbridgePoetry-276370996264247. • Lethbridge College Kodiaks will host the annual Junior and Senior High School Appreciation Night Jan. 24 at the Val Matteotti Gymnasium. All students are invited for a free dinner at 5:30 p.m. and then are offered free admission to watch the Kodiaks battle Red Deer College in ACAC basketball action, with the women’s game at 6 p.m. and the men’s game at 8 p.m. Students will have the chance to take part in fun games with the chance to win great prizes, including one of four Kodiaks’ summer sports camp passes valued at $190 each. This will also be the first of two “Make Some Noise for Mental Health” nights hosted by the Kodiaks. Get more information and register at lethbridgecollege.ca/jan24. • Shaughnessy Community Hall, 133 3 St. in Shaughnessy, will host its monthly Pancake Breakfast Jan. 25 from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $5. • The first TEDxULeth event at the University of Lethbridge will take place

Jan. 25 at the University Recital Hall, featuring 10 presenters on a variety of topics. Limited tickets for TEDxULeth, priced at $25 each, are available online at go.uleth.ca/tedx2020. For more information, visit TEDxUleth or contact Tedx@uleth.ca. • Canadian folk-rocker Colleen Brown sings the Joni Mitchell Songbook Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Empress Theatre in Fort Macleod. Tickets are $37.50 each and available at

MacleodEmpress.com, by calling 403553-4404 (toll-free at 1-800-5409229), or at the Box Office on Main Street. • MONEYTALKS 20/20, a round-table discussion session for persons wanting to learn investing and investment systems, will be held Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Hosted by Larry Elford, with no investment sellers allowed. Just plain-language questions and discussion for investors. Seating limited, so please email aworks@shaw.ca for details. • Travel Adventures: Exploring Brazil's Pantanal & Iguazu National Park with Joanna Fraser will take place Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at Helen Schuler Nature Centre. Presented by the Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Society. Everyone is welcome; admission is by donation. Proceeds will go toward the Growing the Grassroots Endowment Fund, supporting the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. More information and reserved seating available at https://naturecentre.ca/events/ pantanal. • Lethbridge Symphony will present Symphony Series 4 – Gilbert & Sullivan’s “The Gondoliers” Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at Southminster United Church. Accompanied by the Lethbridge Symphony and the choristers of Vox Musica, the talented young singers of the U of L Opera Workshop (OW) will bring this comedic gem of an operetta to life. Tickets range from $25$75 and are available anytime at www.LethbridgeSymphony.org (now with a Print-at-Home option), or Monday through Friday, 1-5 p.m. by calling 403-328-6808, ext. 101. • The Lethbridge Interfaith Network will present “Let's Talk About Death”

Feb. 1 from 2–4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4105 Forestry Ave. S. Various faith-based representatives will share their religion’s perspectives, attitudes, beliefs and specific death rituals. Free to attend. Please register on Eventbrite. Our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Lethbrid geInterfaithNetwork/, has a link to the event. Email Daren Heyland with any questions at dkh2@queensu.ca or call Tymmarah Mackie at 403-360-4967. • Volunteer Lethbridge and the University of Lethbridge have joined to present the UWork & UVolunteer Job Fair 2020, taking place Feb. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the University of Lethbridge. This is a great opportunity for your organization to connect with students and upcoming graduates to engage them in your volunteer opportunities while increasing your profile on campus. Registration is $100 for non-profit organizations; deadline for registration is Jan. 24. To register visit https://bit.ly/2tBTxnr.

• Leaders of Tomorrow is an inspiring gala that celebrates youth, ages 5 to 24, who have made contributions to Lethbridge and surrounding areas through volunteer activity. Nominations are now open. Volunteer Lethbridge invites individuals, community groups, local businesses, educational institutions, and volunteer organizations to nominate any young person that has demonstrated the spirit of volunteerism and inspired others. Forms can be found on the Volunteer Lethbridge website at www.volunteerlethbridge.com or picked up in office. Nomination deadline is March 1 with the gala event on April 22 during National Volunteer Week. Contact Chelsea at 403-3324320 or email communications@volunteerlethbridge.c om for more information. • 16th annual Wood’s Homes

Children’s Benefit Gala will be held March 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Coast Hotel Lethbridge, in support of the emergency youth shelter, The CORE. This 8-bed facility provides youth under the age of 18 with a bed, 3 meals a day, laundry facilities, showers, clothing and crisis counselling and support services. This year’s gala includes a musical performance of “Frozen” by students of St. Francis Middle School, a streamlined check-in, a condensed program, an amazing meal sponsored by College Ford Lincoln, “backto-paper” silent and live auctions and entertainment by The Chevelles. The gala is presented by Matt and Catherine Furukawa along with College Ford Lincoln. Early-bird ticket special expires Jan. 18. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Coleen Campbell at 403-3171777, coleen.campbell@woodshomes.ca or visit woodshomes.ca.