Prairie Post (East Edition)

Community Calendar

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• Swift Current Ladies Line Dance Club:

dances every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Legion Hall, upper floor. We have been forced to adjust our club times to Tuesdays - 9:15 a.m.; Wednesdays

- 9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for Novice class Thursdays - 9:15 a.m. For info - call Tracy at 306-741-7274.

The Swift Branch Library is open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Friday and 10 am – 5 p.m.: Saturday.

May 9 &16-Swift Current

Parents! Join the after-school Maker Kid’s Space program Mondays, May 2, 9, and 16 at 4 pm. This is a hands-on opportunit­y for kids ages 9-12 to tinker and explore. Join us to explore STEM topics like building a computer, Snap Circuits, Little Bits, Sphero robots, and much more! Please register for this program, as space is limited. For more informatio­n, call the library at 306778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 10, 17, 24 & 31-Swift Current

The Bridge & Whist Group will meet at the Swift Current Branch Library on Tuesdays at 1 pm. Enjoy a lively game of cards and great conversati­on! For more informatio­n call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 11, 18 & 25-Swift Current

Learn to play Mahjong at the Swift Current Branch Library every Wednesday morning at 10:15 am. 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. This program is FREE!

May 18-Swift Current

For all you stitching enthusiast­s! The Stitch by Stitch Knit & Crochet Group is meeting at the Swift Current Branch Library on Wednesdays, May 4 & 18 at 1 pm. Dropin with your favourite handwork. Get new ideas, help with a project or just enjoy a chat. For more informatio­n, call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 12, 19 & 26-Swift Current

Parents! Join the Swift Current Branch Library, Thursday mornings at 10:30 am for Thursday Morning Storytime. Enjoy stories, crafts, and fun activities! For more informatio­n, call the library at 306-7782752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 12, 19 & 26-Swift Current

The Swift Current Branch Library Cribbage Group will be meeting Thursdays at 1:30 pm. Whether you have played before or are new to the game, come join us. For more informatio­n, call the library at 306778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 11-Swift Current

Learn how to best use your iPad at the Swift Current Branch Library on Wednesday, May 11 at 2 pm. For more informatio­n and to register for iPad for Beginners, call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

MAY 11 & 12-Swift Current

The Swift Current Branch Library in partnershi­p with the Truth and Reconcilia­tion Committee is set to host ReconciliA­CTION – The Path Forward on May 11 & 12.

This event will focus on the local Indigenous and Metis histories and how we can move forward in the spirit of reconcilia­tion. This interactiv­e session will be streamed and the link will be available in May. Presentati­ons on May 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Larry Oakes, Elder/Knowledge Keeper, Nekaneet First Nation

Dale Mosquito, Elder/Knowledge Keeper, Nekaneet First Nation Presentati­ons on May 12, 2022, 6:00 p.m. Royce Pettyjohn, Annie Battiste, Speaker’s Bureau, Office of the Treaty Commission­er Wendy Gervais, Metis Nation, Western Region 3

For more informatio­n call the Swift Current Branch Library at 306-778-2752 or email sc@chinook.lib.sk.ca.

May 14-Swift Current

Grandmothe­rs and Grandmothe­rs FABRIC SALE 9:30-3:30 at the Swift Current Mall. Measured fabric, quilting fabric, yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks, threwing notions. Proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

May 18-Swift Current

Join the Swift Current Branch Library Book Club on Wednesday, May 18 at 4 pm to discuss Mennonite Valley Girl by Carla Funk. Everyone is welcome! For more informatio­n, call the library at 306-7782752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 21 – -Swift Current

Willow Creek from Medicine Hat are providing the music for the Good Tyme Dance Club’s monthly dance on Saturday, May 21 at the Eagle’s Hall, 1910 South Service Road W, Swift Current. Join us from 8 – 11 pm to polka, 2 step, waltz, foxtrot, etc. Cash bar. Coffee and lunch. All are welcome to enjoy fun, exercise and socializin­g for $20 per person.

May 21-Swift Current

Parents! Join Family Fun Day: Garden in a Box at the Swift Current Branch Library Saturday, May 21 at 1 pm. Kids will plant and take home their own mini gardens. For more informatio­n and to register call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

May 25-Swift Current

Be Scam Smart! The Swift Current Library is hosting the Canadian Revenue Agency on Wednesday, May 25 @ 2 pm for a live streamed presentati­on on protecting yourself from scams. Learn to recognize common types of scams and identify legitimate communicat­ions from the CRA. A question and answer session will follow. Everyone is welcome! For more informatio­n, call the library at 306-778-2752 or check out the events calendar at swiftcurre­ntlibrary.ca. This program is FREE!

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