Community Calendar

JULY 27-BROOKS

Are you looking to have a totally radical time? If so, sign up for the 80’s Escape Room, hosted by the Brooks Public Library Welcome back to 1986. Use cutting edge 1980’s technology and knowledge to return back to the future. Hurry, you only have 45 minutes before you’re stuck in the past forever! Time Slots: 5-5:45 p.m.; 66: 45 p. m.; 7- 7: 45 p. m. Register individually or as a group (max. 10). Cost is $ 5/ person. 18+ only. Call 403.362.2947 to book your spot.

JULY 27-28 — POLLOCKVILLE

Hardgrass Bronco 2018 weekend: July 27-Bucking Horse Futurity July 27 6 p.m.; Trade Show July 27 4-8 p.m.; July 28- 10 a. m.- 6 p. m. July 28Hardgrass Bronc Match: 6 p. m. Calcutta, 7 p. m. bronco riding with dance and live music to follow. Admission is $30 for weekend (12 and under free); camping is available, no hook ups. Dance Saturday evening featuring "Five of Diamonds."

JULY 28 — RIVERHURST

Riverhurst Bean Festival goes from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. It is a food festival and ag show. Contact: Village of Riverhurst: ( 306) 353- 2220 or for more info: https://www.facebook.com/ events/361875017553933/

JULY 28 — GRASSLANDS NAT. PARK

Grasslands National Park invites Canadians to the Grasslander Classic Event July 28. The adventure begins at 2 p. m. in the Frenchman Valley Campground located in the West Block of Grasslands National Park, near the Village of Val Marie. Enjoy the day in true prairie style kayaking the heart of the Frenchman River, touring the bison handling facility, all before gathering on the wagon to hear stories of the open range. Be sure to try your hand at archery and rally your team to play in the ball hockey tournament. Join in the excitement at the kids activity pavilion and dance the night away at the outdoor concert event with Guy & the Fellas and Buck$ hot featuring Canadian Idol finalist Tyler Lewis. So many adventures for the whole family you won’t want to miss!

JULY 28 — SWIFT CURRENT

Market Square: See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street from 9: 30 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306-778-1673.

JULY 28-29 — SWIFT CURRENT

Swift Current Drag Racing at the Airport Road: Swift Current. Saturday Race Days: Gate: 8 a.m. Tech: 10 a.m. Racing: 12 p.m.; Sunday Race Days: Gate: 8 a. m. Tech: 8 a. m. Racing: 10 a.m. Phone:306-741-6842. Website: www.scdra.ca

JULY 31— SWIFT CURRENT

Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop-in group on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next proj.ect. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

JULY 31 — SWIFT CURRENT

Exercise your brain by playing Scrabble at the Swift Current Branch Library every Tuesday at 1 p.m. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

JULY 31 — SWIFT CURRENT

Enjoy a lively game of cards! The Bridge & Whist Group meets at the Swift Current Branch Library every Tuesday at 1 p. m. Everyone is welcome. For more see calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 1— BROOKS

Brooks Food Trucks: Food trucks, live music and bouncy castles to keep the kids entertained and it goes from 3-7 p. m. at Veterans Centennial Park. Come on out and enjoy this very popular event in Brooks and bring cash. See: www. facebook. com/ BrooksFoodTrucks/

AUGUST 1— SWIFT CURRENT

Organic and Low- Input Agricultural Field Day and Tradeshow: Swift Current. Starts at Walker Place (2150 Walker St). Registration at Walker Place with an all day trade show at 8 a.m. and then there are introductions at 9 a.m. and travel to South Farm For Field Trials Tour ( intercropping and following cash crops, alleolopathy, tillage timing and intensity, polycrop mixes for grazing, new organic trials and studies starting in 2019. At 11:45 a.m. return to Walker Place for lunch, networking and presentation in the afternoon and ends at 5 p. m. See: www. eventbrite. ca/ e/ organic- lowinput-agricultural-systems-field-daytickets-46740297488

AUGUST 1 — SWIFT CURRENT

At 7 p.m. Aug. 1, at Walker Place in Swift Current: Saskatchewan- based writer and researcher Darrin Qualman will make a presentation titled “Farm Income, Climate, and Carbon Taxes”. This event is free (unless people want to register for the preceding meal) and open to the public. For info, contact Dixie Green, d. green@ sasktel. net., 306-773-6305.

AUGUST 1 — SWIFT CURRENT

Challenge yourself! Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is very similar to the card game Rummy. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary. ca.

AUGUST 1— SWIFT CURRENT

For stitching enthusiasts! Join the Swift Current Branch Library Knit & Crochet Group on Wednesdays, August 1 and 15 at 1 p. m. at the library. Drop in with your favourite handwork. We love new ideas, show and tell, good coffee, and great conversation. For more information call the library at 306- 778- 2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 2 — SWIFT CURRENT

On Aug. 2, the National Farmers Union holds its Saskatchewan ( Region 6) Convention at the First United Church in Swift Current. Topics include a young farmers panel, glyphosate residues in livestock feed, and seed issues. This event is open to the public and carries an $80 registration fee. For more info, contact Dixie Green, d.green@sasktel.net., 306-773-6305.

AUGUST 2 — SWIFT CURRENT

The Cribbage Group will be meeting at the Swift Current Branch Library on Thursdays, August 2 & 9 from 1:30-4 p.m. Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, come join us. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary. ca.

AUGUST 2 — SWIFT CURRENT

Young people are invited to join the Swift Current Branch Library Manga Group. This program, for older teens and young adults, takes place on Thursdays, August 2 and 16 at 7 p.m. On August 2, dive into a new or loved manga series at Manga Reading Night. Then on August 16, have a blast playing Anime Bingo. For more information call the library at 306-7782752. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 2-16 — SWIFT CURRENT

FAMILIES! Get your summer started by joining us on Thursdays, August 2 through to August 16 at 2 p.m., where we will be having the TD Summer Reading Club for children ages 2-5! This is a story time program that includes books, rhymes, finger plays, crafts, and puppet shows. Maker Kids’ Club meets at 2 p.m. on Thursdays. This program is for children ages 612. On Thursday, August 9 make LED Butterfly Lanterns, and then on Thursday, August 16 Read to a Donkey and meet and play with Sphero Bots! For more information and to register call the library at 306- 778- 2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 3 — BUFFALO

Buffalo Country Fair at the community hall. Entries for the fair will be taken Thursday from 6-8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8-10 a.m. Judging takes place Friday at 1 p.m. The fair will be open to the public at 4 p.m., with supper to follow at 5:30 and entertainment taking place after the awards. AUGUST 3-5 — SWIFT CURRENT

Living Sky Casino and Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation are pleased to host Swift Current’s firstever outdoor RIBFEST, August 3 – 5, 2018. The RIBFEST will be held in the Living Sky Casino parking lot and is a family friendly event featuring world class rib champions. The ribbers will be serving up a variety of southernstyle barbeque items including ribs, brisket and chicken. Live entertainment includes Megan Nash, League of Wolves, Rocking 58’s, Bakersfield, Bears in Hazenmore, Orel Fuentes and the Steve Gibson Band. Friday, August 3 : 4 – 9 p.m.; Saturday, August 4: noon – 9 p. m.; Sunday, August 5: noon – 8: p.m.

AUGUST 3-6 — SASK. LANDING PARK

The Canadian Rescue Hovercraft Pilots Association will host the first ever Great Canadian Hover Rally August 3rd to 6th. Activities and demonstrations will held in Swift Current and Sask Landing Provincial Park. Participants will include homebuilt, commercial and business hovercrafts. Organized by the Canadian Rescue Hovercraft Pilots Association please visiti the website: www.crhpa.com

AUGUST 3-4 — BOW ISLAND

Bow Island Ag Society Rodeo. The event is Chinook Rodeo Association co-approved with CCA and FCA. The action starts at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 3 and at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 4. Saturdays action will include mutton bustin' for kids 7 and under. There will also be mini bronc riding, with limited space available for entries. Gate admission is $10/adults and $5/child, five years old and under are free.

AUGUST 4 — SWIFT CURRENT

Market Square: See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street from 9: 30 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306-778-1673.

AUGUST 5 — ETZIKOM

Come out to the Etzikom Museum to celebrate Heritage Day. There will be live music and dancing, games and activities, photo booth, free refreshments, ball game - scrub for all ages. The event starts at 11 a. m. Hosted by the Etzikom Museum and Canadian Historic Windmill Interpretive Centre.

AUGUST 7 — SWIFT CURRENT

Enjoy a lively game of cards! The Bridge & Whist Group meets at the Swift Current Branch Library on Tuesday, August 7 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more see calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 7— SWIFT CURRENT

Exercise your brain by playing

Scrabble at the Swift Current Branch Library on Tuesday, August 7 at 1 p.m. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 7 — SWIFT CURRENT

Enjoy the creativity of others. Join the evening group for stitching enthusiasts at the Swift Current Branch Library. Stitch & Chat is a drop-in group on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Bring your current project, get help with a difficult pattern or get ideas for your next project. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary. ca.

AUGUST 8 — SWIFT CURRENT

Challenge yourself! Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library every Wednesday morning at 10 am. Mahjong is a tile-based game that originated in China. The game is played with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols and is very similar to the card game Rummy. For more information call the library at 306- 778- 2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

AUGUST 9 — SWIFT CURRENT

The Cribbage Group will be meeting at the Swift Current Branch Library from 1: 30- 4 p. m. Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, come join us. For more call the library at 306778-2752.

AUGUST 11 — SWIFT CURRENT

Country Squires from Medicine Hat are providing the music for the Good Tyme Dance club’s dance. Coffee & light lunch after the dance. All are welcome!

AUGUST 11 — SWIFT CURRENT

See what’s happening at Market Square, Swift Current’s events area downtown at the corner of Central Avenue and Chaplin Street from 9:30 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m. Market Square features multiple vendors selling products alongside professional and amateur entertainers. Admission is free. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating can apply by contacting Marlene Johnson at 306778-1673.

AUGUST 11 — SCANDIA

Earl Taylor Days takes place ar museum: Carl’s Way Showings; Beer Gardens; Live Band; Bouncy Tents; Ice Cream and Candy; Entertainment by Guns of the Golden West; Wagon Rides; Blacksmith Demonstrations; Live Auction; Pioneer Era Children’s Games; Sand Pile Treasure Hunt; Prizes Galore! There will also be a Show and Shine, bring your car, truck, tractor or motorcycle. To enter call Dave at 403- 362- 1102. Schedule of Events: 3 p. m. Band, Blacksmith, Games, Gun Show and Beer Gardens; 4 p. m. Live Antique Auction – Windows, Harnesses and More; 5 p.m. Roast Pork Supper with all the fixings (Cost is $15/adult, $10/ages 7-14 and 6 and under free).