Community Calendar
• Cessford’s Berry Creek Community School
Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - except school holidays, Pickleball in Gym and Craft Night in Library. Shaughnessy
Coffee Time and second hand Treasures Rooms open on Tuesdays and Thursday 9 AM-2 PM.
Call Dorothy 403-381-3589, Gerrie-Mae 403-381-3847.
• Swift Current: Southwest Homes
Southwest Homes is a non profit agency providing services and support to individuals with disabilities and empowering them to achieve their goals and be valued members of the community. We are recruiting new members for our Board of Directors. If you want to a make a difference in our community and would like more information please call one of our current board members: Sue Johnston (306-741-9235); Robert Chapman (306-774-6804); or Peggy Drinkle (306-7501945).
March Swift Current Library
Regular Adult Programs:
Bridge & Whist - Tuesdays at 1 pm (drop-in program)
Mahjong - Wednesdays at 10 am (drop-in program)
Scrabble Anyone! – Wednesdays at 1 pm (dropin program)
Stitch By Stitch - 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 1 pm (drop-in program)
Book Club – Wednesday, March 27 at 7 pm. (drop-in program) This month’s book is: Crow Mary by Kathleen Grissom
Cribbage – Thursdays at 1:30 pm (drop-in program) Library Is Closed from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1 for Easter
Childrens’ Programs:
Preschool Storytime Adventures – Thursdays at 10 am (drop-in program)
LEGO Club- Wednesdays at 4 pm (drop-in program) Tiny Tot Time – Fridays at 10 am (drop-in program) STEAM: Level Up! – Monday, March 11 & 25 at 4 pm (please register)
Special Kids’ Programs:
Epic LEGO Build – Saturday, March 16 at 1 pm (dropin program)
Special Adult Programs:
Recycle a Book: Make a Hanging “Book” Shelf – Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30pm (please register) Beading Circle – Wednesday, March 6 and 20 at 6:30 pm (drop-in program)
Tech Programs:
Adult LEGO – Thursday, March 7 at 6 pm. (drop-in program)
Tech Support Drop-In – Thursday, March 21 from 4 – 6 pm
Arduino for Adults & Teens – Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 pm (please register).
March 1-Swift Current
World Day of Prayer: Will be held at St Olaf Lutheran Church (665 Central Ave North). March 1, at noon. Planning Meeting will also be at St. Olaf on Tuesday January 30th at 2 p.m. All are welcome to join us in planning this event. The service is written by the Ladies of Palestine: “I Beg You… Bear With One Another in Love”.
March 1-Olds
Livestock Roundup symposium: Designer Cows for Your Ranch. Learn from the experts on what you need to know to design the perfect forage cow by using genomic tools and principles. Takes place at Olds College in Olds, Alta. and y Grey Wooded Forage Association. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/livestockroundup-designer-cows-for-your-ranch-tickets798867272517?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
March 7-Swift Current
Join the Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) on March 7 at the Living Sky Casino for a lunch event featuring guest speaker Greg Johnson. Greg will share images and stories from his storm chasing experience to show the importance of planning, situational awareness and emergency preparedness to stay safe on the job and return home to tell the story. SCSA Annual General Meeting Guest Speaker Greg Johnson, Tornado Hunter; 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Register to attend by Feb. 29.
March 14-Swift Current
Cropportunities 2024: Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sky Centre, Swift Current. Featured Speakers: Tom Wolf - Agrimetrix Research and Training; Matthew Krutzfeldt - Senior Fertilizer Merchant, Federated Coop; Layton Getz - Grain Sales Manager - SWT; Kevin Hursh; Bryan Nybo - Wheatland Conservation Area; Corey Henderson – Farm Credit Canada; Jason Falk – Ag Programs Specialist, Saskatchewan Agriculture and SCIC. Cropportunities 2024 is made possible through the collaborative efforts of Wheatland Conservation Area, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, and Pioneer Co-op Grow Team. Why Attend: Gain insights from industry leaders; Network with professionals; Stay informed about the latest agricultural trends. Registration Details: Cost: $25 (includes lunch and refreshments); Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 7. Contact for Registration: Swift Current Regional Office at 306-778-8285.
March 16-Morse
From March 16 2-5 p.m., the Morse Museum and Cultural Centre will be hosting a Community Gala, Adopt an Artifact Community Gala. It is in support of our latest fundraising initiatives, the Corporate Sponsors and Adopt an Artifact Programs. The Morse Museum would like to cordially invite all interested parties to attend the aforementioned event. The event will provide prospective donors and those wishing to “adopt” an artifact to tour the facility and pick out their artifact. An information session will be held during the event at 3 p.m. In addition, the museum catering committee will be serving refreshments to the guests. The Morse Museum Staff and Board of Directors would like to thank all those who have made generous contributions to our organization and look forward to seeing everyone on March 16.