Community calendar

August 16-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 a.m., have loads of fun at Baby Steps. At this program, children ages 3 and under will enjoy finger rhymes and sing songs. Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

August 17-Cypress Hills (Sk)

Drop-in Astronomy: Explore the night sky here in one of North America’s largest Dark Sky Preserves. Using the park’s telescopes, gaze at fantastic night sky objects and stars. Our Astronomer-in-Residence will answer your questions about space, stars, astronomy and more. Curious what other events are taking place in provincial parks this summer? Check out our website: https://www.tourismsaskatchewan.com/search_parks? pagemode=Events

August 17-18-Brooks

Brooks Corn Maze Opening Weekend: Join the Brooks Corn Maze for their opening weekend The maze will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 1 – 5 p.m. Other fun things to do include pasture putt golf, the human hamster, giant kerplunk, magnetic fishpond and train rides. Goats will be available to pet and there will be in season produce for sale. Cost is $10 for adults (aged 13 and over), $6 for children (aged 5-12) and preschoolers are free. You can also purchase a family pass for $30 and that includes two adults and three children aged 5-12.

August 18-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 1-4:30 p.m. at the Swift Current Branch Library! See: swiftcurrentlibrary.ca

August 19-Cypress Hills (Sk)

Drop-in Astronomy: Explore the night sky here in one of North America’s largest Dark Sky Preserves. Using the park’s telescopes, gaze at fantastic night sky objects and stars. Our Astronomer-in-Residence will answer your questions about space, stars, astronomy and more. See website: https:// www.tourismsaskatchewan. com/search_parks?pagemode= Events

August 20-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. Check out the calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

August 20-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 2:30-5 p.m. to learn about community resources and information, new cultures, and making cross-cultural connections. Also, put your name in for a draw and win a great prize!

August 21-Brooks

9th year for their Open House for Brooks & County Immigration Services -BCIS (500 Cassils Rd E # 2, Brooks). It goes from 12-3:30 p.m.

August 21-Swift Current

Join the Swift Current Branch Library Book Club on Wednesday at 4 p.m. to discuss The Burgess Boys by Elizabeth Strout. Everyone is welcome!

August 21-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

August 21-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, and great company.

August 22-Swift Current

Have a blast playing cribbage with the Cribbage Group at the Swift Current Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Whether you’ve played before or are new to the game, come join us. Everyone is welcome!

August 23-Brooks

Sign up today for the 19th Annual String & Wing Charity Golf Tournament at the Brooks Golf Course. Proceeds from this year’s event will to to Jumpstart and the Brooks Animal Protection Society. Over $175,000 have been raised for local charities to date! $125/person if cart rental is required or $100/person if you have your own cart. Entry includes breakfast and a smoked prime rib dinner at the Heritage Inn, lunch on the course, hole and team prizes, Hole in One for cash and more! Team scramble format. Enter as a team or as a single. Organized by the Heritage Inn & Convention Centre. Please call (403) 362-6666 and see http://heritageinn.net/ locations/brooks-ab/home

August 24-Cypress Hills (Sk)

Drop-in Astronomy: Explore the night sky here in one of North America’s largest Dark Sky Preserves. Using the park’s telescopes, gaze at fantastic night sky objects and stars. Our Astronomerin-Residence will answer your questions about space, stars, astronomy and more. Curious what other events are taking place in provincial parks this summer? Check out our website: https://www. tourismsaskatchewan.com/ search_parkspagemode=Events

August 25-Swift Current

Join us for the Seniors’ Games Drop-In every Sunday from 1-4:30 p.m. at the Swift Current Branch Library! Check out the events calendar at swiftcurrentlibrary.ca.

August 27-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! See: swiftcurrentlibrary.ca

August 28-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.

August 29-Swift Current

Have a blast playing cribbage with the Cribbage Group at the Swift Current Branch Library on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. Whether you’ve played before or are new, come join us.

August 30-Brooks

Brooks Town Centre Customer Appreciation BBQ – 25th Anniversary: Join us for a customer appreciation barbecue to celebrate our 25th anniversary at Veterans Centennial Park, which is located right next to City Hall. The over 70 businesses in Brooks Town Centre would like to thank our many customers for their support. This event is FREE; everyone is welcome! There will be food, music, bouncy castle and more. Sponsored by Brooks Town Centre Revitalization Zone.

September 6-Brooks

A Night at the Drive-In: Head out to the Centennial Regional Arena parking lot to experience a drive-in movie! Sound for the movie will be broadcast over FM and concession items will be available so all you need to bring is your car and your friends and family. The movie showing will be the original Ghostbusters and gates will open at 8:00pm, with the movie starting at dusk. $10/ adult and $5/youth (age 6-18). Presented by the Brooks Street Rod Association’s 20th Annual Show n’ Shine event. PLEASE NOTE: This event will be weather permitting.

September 6-7-Brooks

Brooks Show n’ Shine takes place at Centennial Regional Arena (144071 Silver Sage Road). A two day show that includes a show and shine, a cruise night, live music, door prizes, vendors, rear wheel dyno and more! New this year, on Friday night there will be a Drive-In Theatre (weather permitting)! Cruise night will take place at 6 p.m. Show n’ Shine and other events will take place on Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It is brought to you by the Brooks Street Rod club.

September 7-Val Marie

Farmer’s Market and Craft Sale, Village of Val Marie: Join the Village of Val Marie for a Farmer’s Market and Craft Sale on the first Saturday of every month, along main street in front of their Historic Elevator from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For vendor inquiries contact Leanne Chai (780) 909-6930; Anne Beauchamp (306) 298-7877.

September 7-Elkwater

Community Camp takes place at Camp McCoy in Elkwater, Alberta on Sept 7 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The space offers a summer camp style atmosphere and is tucked away nicely into the scenic Cypress Hills. We have a unique mix of workshops and activities that will definitely spark your curiosity. Some might stimulate the taste buds, while others might have you dancing. Each workshop or activity has been carefully planned. To find out more about what to expect, check out the Community Camp page on Facebook or visit https://www. eventbrite.com/e/communitycamp-tickets-63940796644?aff=ef beventtix&fbclid=IwAR1piMdzj afh3nx3DtVaLf9UVrIIIJgHaJtD aVyBWqX-m2f3Ejl8WjAvmuw

September 7-Swift Current

City of Swift Current Market Square hosts “Cruisin’ the Market - 8th Annual Show ‘n Shine” on Sept. 7. Starts at 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Registration ends at 12 p.m. with judging beginning at 12 p.m. People encouraged to bring donations for the Food Bank. Location is the 200 block of 1st Ave. N.E. in Swift Current. Numerous award categories for those participating in the show ‘n shine and opportunity to win door prizes. Call for more info or to pre-register 306-778-1673 (daytime) or 306-774-5741 (evenings) also www.swiftcurrent. ca/cruisinAssociation. http://www.brooks.ca/537/ Centennial-Regional-Arena

September 11-Cassils

How to use the range plant community guides and recovery strategies manuals for project and reclamation planning in grasslands: target Audience Designed for students, agrologists, ecologists, land stewards, regulators, planners, reclamation practitioners and anyone interested in learning more about native grassland ecosystems. This one day, class-based course will provide valuable context to interpret the results of data collected in the upcoming AEP Conservation Assessments – Strategic Siting and Predisturbance Site Assessments for Industrial Activities on Native Grasslands. Registration is $235.00 per person. Online Registration is available at www. grasslandrestorationforum.ca; or you are welcome to contact Donna Watt directly at: info.frf. ab@gmail.com or (403) 563 8925 for student rates, registration, and additional information.

September 12-Swift Current

Welcome Back Corn Feed at First United Church in Swift Current at 6 p.m. Corn on the cob, pulled pork, buns, salad & desserts, Contact 306-773-9353 for tickets in advance.