COMMUNITY CALENDAR
August 23-25— Lethbridge
Every year in August on the last full weekend before the long weekend, the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce hosts the largest free family festival in Western Canada. It celebrates with a parade, live music, entertainment, rides, chili cookoff, show and shine, skateboard corn-test, huge fireworks, and much more! Come for the corn and stay for the fun! You can find us in Confederation Park at 50 Ave./50 street. This year is set to be bigger and better than ever! Starting Thursday evening at 4 p.m. with our parade followed by our newly moved Opening Ceremonies at 6 p.m. on our Cornfest Stage in Confederation park. See http://visittaber.com/event.asp?EventID=4858&?ID=341&CatID= 10 for more.
August 24— Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank and Interfaith Learning Centre have a seminar on how to grow plants on a budget, cook your harvest into delicious meals from 6-8 p.m. Please register by calling 403320-8779 or email garden@interfaith foodbank.ca Attendance is free. Donations gratefully accepted. Location is 1103 3rd Ave. North.
August 24— Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank and Interfaith Learning Centre have a seminar on how to grow plants on a budget, cook your harvest into delicious meals from 6-8 p.m. Please register by calling 403320-8779 or email garden@interfaith foodbank.ca Attendance is free. Donations gratefully accepted. Location is 1103 3rd Ave. North.
August 24-26 — Castle Mountain
Huckleberry Festival Weekend is our biggest summer event. It brings our community, locals, families, and friends together for a celebration of summer! We’ll have live music, vendors, games, hiking, berry picking, activities for young and old, barbecues, a down home community supper and more. The Huckleberry Chairlift operates on both Saturday and Sunday for scenic tours, as well as to give easy access to the Huckleberries. See www.skicastle.ca/event/23rd-annual-huckleberryfestival/
August 25— Pincher Creek
Kootenai Brown Southern Nights (A Taste of Pincher Creek). Bring your taste and hunger as local restaurants and food service providers will be on the grounds allowing you to purchase and sample their finest cuisine. The Country classics Wild West Show will be there as well. Adult single admission is $10; youth-$6; children under 6 are free. For more see www.kootenaibrown.ca or call 403627-3684. Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is at 1037 Bev McLachlin Dr. Pincher Creek.
August 25— Hillspring
Great Canadian Barn Dance The dance includes a dinner featuring great country cooking and enjoy a live stage show. Then you can join in on some free dance lessons upstairs in the dance hall at 8 p.m. The Barn Dance All Stars take to the stage. Reservations required. Call 1-866626-3407 Website: www.gcbd.ca
August 30— Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank and Interfaith Learning Centre have a seminar on how to grow plants on a budget, cook your harvest into delicious meals from 6-8 p.m. Please register by calling 403320-8779 or email garden@interfaith foodbank.ca Attendance is free. Donations gratefully accepted. Location is 1103 3rd Ave. North.
August 30-Sept. 2— Lethbridge
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lethbridge Ribfest August 30th - Sept 2, Galt Gardens. Come get your fill of the best in Alberta Beef & Pork Ribs, BBQ Chicken, and delicious Pulled Pork. Ribfest will also feature more live music, a fully licensed beer area, a Classic Car Show, Hog Rally and a BBQ Sauce Wrestling Competition. For more details check out www.lethbridge ribfest.com
September 7— Lethbridge
The Interfaith Food Bank and Interfaith Learning Centre have a seminar on how to grow plants on a budget, cook your harvest into delicious meals from 6-8 p.m. Please register by calling 403320-8779 or email garden@ interfaith foodbank.ca Attendance is free. Donations gratefully accepted. Location is 1103 3rd Ave. North.
September 8— Iron Springs
Iron Springs 7th Annual Parade and Barbecue takes place along Highway 25 between Picture Butte and Turin. Events begin at 4 p.m.; parade lineup 3:30-4:p.m.; parade 6 p.m.; barbecue 7 p.m.; fireworks (if no fire ban in effect) 9:30 p.m. Cost: All free except a $5/person cost for the barbecue supper. Events: bouncy castle, horseshoes, tug-of-war, bonfires (if no fire ban) and a homemade pie baking contest (prizes). Come and join the fun. Put an entry in the parade. Make a homemade pie. Everyone is most welcome. For more information please call Barb at 403-317-1310 or Tony at 403-382-9399 or John at 403-9291714.
September 10 — Lethbridge
Southern Alberta Ethnic Association's next General Membership Meeting is Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Multicultural Centre.
September 13— Lethbridge
Wellness Living: Let’s talk about Wellness with local medical professionals. We will have two presentations this spring and then a new session beginning in the fall. Our spring sessions Include a session on Heart Disease, and one on diabetes. Education is the first step towards improving your health and well-being. Please join us for this exciting free pilot project and take control of your health! Goes at the Lethbridge Multicultural Centre – 421 6 Ave. South.
September 15— Milk River
The Milk River Community Business Association next meeting will go from noon to 1 p.m. at the town council chambers. Lunch is provided for $5. It is the AGM and time for elections.
October 5-6— Lethbridge
Lethbridge Volkswagen Oktoberfest YQL is back for it's 5th year of great German Beer, great German Food and amazing entertainment. We have expanded to Exhibition Park this year to expand and grow the festival and are excited to turn the main pavilion into a Bier Haus. Make sure to get your early bird tickets: It is 5 dollars until July 1st and then 10 dollars until the festival and 20 at the door. Takes place at Exhibition Park. Check out www.eventbrite