Community calendar

Swift Current

Mindful Meditation Mondays. Drop-in from 7-8:15 p.m. at First United Church. By donation. Redcliff Wednesdays in May, June, July - Walk your way to health at the RecTangle sport court! Escape the elements and walk laps in the arena sport court. A fantastic activity for all ages. Lap counters available to borrow. Wednesdays in June, and July from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

July 12-Swift Current

Parents! Check out the exciting children’s programs we have going on weekly at the Swift Current Branch Library. On Fridays at 10 am, have loads of fun at Baby Steps. At this program, children ages 3 and under will enjoy finger rhymes and sing songs, and then at 10:30 am enjoy Romp ‘n’ Read. At this program, children listen to stories, play in a creative space, do crafts, and play literacy-based games. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 13-Swift Current

At Swift Current’s July 13 Market Square: Join A New Ground -celebrated Celtic folk duo, who are proud to return to Market Square Swift Current Saturday July 13. A New Ground performs 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 13-14 - Empress

Empress River Valley Motorcycle Toy and Poker Run hosted by the Empress/ Bindloss Ag Society will be riding for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern and Central Alberta. The event is open to all makes and models. Registration of $35/ person includes supper, dance, and one poker hand. There will be outdoor vendors, beer gardens (no minors), and biker games starting at 7 pm on July 13. There will also be a Kiddie Carnival, motorcycle show ’n’ shine (July 14), and live music. The venue includes full-service camping, tenting, and a splash park. For further info, contact 403-580-7088 or 403-664-9560. July 13-14-Elkwater

Medicine Hat Archery Club has a 3D Archery Shoot. 2 courses of 21 Saturday and 1 course of 27 on Sunday. Cash shoot off and long distance shot. Every club/peewee gets a prize. Check out facebook at Medicine Hat Archery Club for updates, results and directions or call Dan David 403-502-0137. July 14-Swift Current

Do you enjoy playing games with others? Want to spend time at the library? Why not do both!? Join us for our Seniors’ Games Drop-In every Sunday from 1 pm to 4:30 pm at the Swift Current Branch Library! Have a blast playing games and enjoying the company of others. For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 15-Swift Current

Hey Maker Kids! If you’re between ages 9-12 then come to the library on Mondays at 2 pm to have fun with robots and electronics! Have a blast playing with Sphero Bots, Minecraft Coding, Green Screens, LED crafts, a Theremin, and so much more! Please register for this program! For more information or to register, call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 15-Medicine Hat

Sunrise Coffee Time at 10 am at the Medicine Hat Public Library Thanks to the generosity of the Medicine Hat Sunrise Rotary Club, free coffee will be available at the Library every Monday and Wednesday morning. July 15-Medicine Hat

Storytime for Babies & Toddlers from 10:30 – 11 am at the Medicine Hat Public Library. For ages 4 months - 36 months. Dropin and enjoy songs, rhymes, tickles and knee bounces. Children must attend with a parent or other adult caregiver. July 15-Medicine Hat

Tech Time at 2 pm and 3 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Basic tech help tailored to your specific needs. Registration is required by calling 403-502-8525. A valid library card is required. July 15-Medicine Hat Monoporead (ages 12 and under) from 6 – 8 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It’s back! Every child’s favourite reading board game is back at the Library this summer for kids of all ages to enjoy. You can play one time each day Monoporead is offered; work your way around the board to win prizes and discover different kinds of books. Adults/teens: Drop-in anytime during regular library hours to play on the adult board. July 15-Medicine Hat

Tween Night: Record Night Pt. 1 (ages 10 – 12) from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Compete to have your name in our version of the Guinness

Book of World Records! Attend one or both nights; you’ll face different challenges at each. For every tween night you attend during the summer, receive a ballot to enter our end-of-summer draw for a $100 Medicine Hat Mall gift card sponsored by the Friends of the Library. July 16-Val Marie

Prairie Wind & Silver Sage Author Reading Series: Prairie Wind & Silver Sage presents Ted Barris reading from Fire Canoe, Tuesday July 16 at 7 p.m. Pass the Hat admission, cash bar. Fire Canoe brings the first-hand account of the steamboat packet owners, captains, stevedores, immigrants, soldiers and carpetbaggers who travelled the South Saskatchewan and Red rivers between 1859 and the turn of the 19th century. The tales of their arrival, the exploits of the people they carried, the impact of their regularly scheduled trips on the waterways across the prairies all come alive in Barris’ unique you-are-there storytelling. A former producer and broadcaster at CFQC radio and CBC Saskatchewan, Barris is the author of 19 best-selling books, including the recently released Dam Busters, Victory at Vimy, and Juno. July 16-Swift Current

Do you enjoy a lively and engaging game of cards? We do too! The Bridge & Whist Group meets at the Swift Current Branch Library on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Come and join the fun! Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 16-Swift Current

Attention word lovers! How do you spell fun? S-C-R-A-B-BL-E! Come to the Swift Current Branch Library every Tuesday at 1 p.m.to test your vocabulary by playing Scrabble! Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 16-Swift Current

Attention stitching enthusiasts! Come and be a part of our beloved Stitch & Chat group every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Bring a current project, or start a new one while enjoying great company and good coffee. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 16-Swift Current

The Newcomer Welcome Centre invites both newcomers and the general community to the Swift Current Branch Library every third Tuesday of the month from 2:30 pm to 5 pm to learn about community

resources and information, new cultures, and making crosscultural connections. Also, put your name in for a draw and win a great prize! For more information call the library at 306-778-2752. Check out the library program calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 16-Medicine Hat

Monoporead (ages 12 and under) from 10 am – 12 pm and 1:30-4 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It’s back! Every child’s favourite reading board game is back at the Library this summer for kids of all ages to enjoy. You can play one time each day Monoporead is offered; work your way around the board to win prizes and discover different kinds of books. Adults/teens: Drop-in anytime during regular library hours to play on the adult board. July 16-Medicine Hat

Stitching in the Afternoon from 1:30 – 3:30 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Bring a knitting, stitching, sewing, or crocheting project to complete in good company. July 16-Medicine Hat

Tabletop One-Shots: Teens (ages 13 – 18) from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Join Andrew, our resident GM, for a one-shot tabletop adventure! Registration, opening two weeks before the program, is required by calling 403-502-8525.

July 17-Swift Current

Join our Knit & Crochet Group every first and third Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Swift Current Branch Library. Drop in with your favourite creation! We love new ideas, show and tell, good coffee, and great company. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 17-Swift Current

Challenge yourself ! Come and 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 similar to the card game Rummy. This program is beginner friendly, but also fun for avid players as well. Everyone is welcome to join. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 17-Swift Current

You know about Tuesday Story Time, but did you know about our Evening Story Time? Have fun with your family on

Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7 p.m. for crafts, stories, songs, and a puppet play! Ages 2 – 9. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 17-Swift Current

Join the Swift Current Branch Library Book Club on Wednesday, July 17 at 4 pm to discuss The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson. Everyone is welcome! For more information call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca. July 17-Medicine Hat

Sunrise Coffee Time at 10 am at the Medicine Hat Public Library Thanks to the generosity of the Medicine Hat Sunrise Rotary Club, free coffee will be available at the Library every Monday and Wednesday morning. July 17-Medicine Hat

Monoporead (ages 12 and under) from 10 am – 12 pm and 1:30-4 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. It’s back! Every child’s favourite reading board game is back at the Library this summer for kids of all ages to enjoy. You can play one time each day Monoporead is offered; work your way around the board to win prizes and discover different kinds of books. Adults/teens: Drop-in anytime during regular library hours to play on the adult board. July 17-Medicine Hat

Activities for Persons with Developmental Delays from

1 – 2:30 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Join us at the library to do crafts, sing songs, watch movies, and other exciting activities. Registration is required by calling 403-5028525. July 17-Medicine Hat

Teen Videogaming Night (ages 13 – 18) from 7 – 8:30 pm at the Medicine Hat Public Library. Teens: Join us for videogaming every Wednesday evening during the summer! We’ll bring out the PS4 VR system and we’ll have a selection of Nintendo Switch and PS4 games. Snacks/ drinks provided. July 18-Swift Current

Have a blast playing cribbage with the Cribbage Group at the Swift Current Branch Library on Thursdays, July 4, 11 and 18 and on Friday, July 26 from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, come join us. Everyone is welcome! Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.