COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sept. 28-29 — Claresholm
Alberta Culture Days will be celebrated at the Claresholm Museum Grounds Sept. 28 from 4-8 p.m. and Sept. 29 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Featuring Lions Club pancake breakfast Saturday from 8:30-10 a.m., artisan displays, cultural-based entertainment on ATCO sound stage; Filipino food available for Saturday lunch.
September 28-30 — High River
Trail’s End Gathering 2018 will take place Sept. 28-30 at the High River Full Gospel Church, 1802 9 Ave. SE in High River, presented by the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association. Featuring cowboy poetry, traditional western music, performers’ displays, CDs and book sales, and western cuisine. Weekend pass $40; Friday, day only: free; Friday evening $25; Saturday, day only: free; Saturday evening $25. Saturday cowboy stew supper $20 (order by Sept. 24). Camping available at George Lane Park. More details at www.albertacowboypoetry.com. For tickets, call 403-652-7156 or 403-649-2701.
September 29 — Lethbridge
The Friends of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre Society is proud to present the official DVD release of the local documentary Wildlife of the Oldman River Valley filmed by Rick Andrews. The screening and DVD release will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 3:00p.m. at the Lethbridge Public Library (main branch) in support of the Helen Schuler Nature Centre’s Outdoor Learning Classroom and Amphitheatre project. Those wishing to secure seats at the screening are encouraged to do so before seats sell out at https://naturecentre.ca/events Detailed information on the Outdoor Learning Classroom and Amphitheatre project is available at https://naturecentre.ca/outdoorclassroom-and-amphitheatre-project/
September 30 —Milk River
St. Peter's Catholic Church Annual Fall Dinner at the Milk River Civic Centre starts at 1 p.m. Cost is adults $15; children 6-10 is $5 and 5 and under are free. Make table and silent auction.
September 30 — Lethbridge
South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session Sept. 30 at 1p.m. at Lethbridge Legion. Meals may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m.
October 4 — Lethbridge
Hosted by Rotary Club of Lethbridge Sunrise on Thursday, October 4, from 7– 8:15 a.m. at the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, (1904 – 13 Avenue North) in Lethbridge the Los Amigos Send-Off Breakfast will take place. Vehicles depart at 8:15 a.m. Breakfast will be served at 7:00 am Pay at the door - $15 – Cash or cheque. The Los Amigos convoy of six vehicles will depart for Mexico at 8:15 a.m. on October 4. Join them for the Send-Off Breakfast and bid farewell to our 2018 project team!
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
October 13— Lethbridge
Strengthening Volunteer Boards: Would you like to enhance your skills as a Board Member? Volunteer Lethbridge, in partnership with the Board Development Program are offering a session that will equip you with tools to answer the questions you have about the role of a Board Member. The session will be held October 13, (8:30am to 4:30 p.m.) at the office of Volunteer Lethbridge. Cost to Volunteer Lethbridge members $25; non-members $35 (lunch included). To register contact Keith Nalder at 403-332-4320, or email: outreach@volunteerlethbridge.com Registration Deadline is Monday, October 6.
October 16 — Taber
• All women are invited to a program and brunch Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. at Luigi’s Restaurant in Taber. Come and shop at a Fall Fair for crafts, baking, gifts and more. Also featuring soloist Dana Wall from Vauxhall, and inspirational speaker Elaine McDonald from Calgary, as she talks about “A Changed Life.” Cost is $15 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Jane at 403-2231435 or Sylvia at 403-416-5075, or email sylviakrizan@shaw.ca. Cancellations necessary by noon Oct. 15. Sponsored by Taber Christian Women’s, affiliated with RSVP Ministries Canada. Everyone is welcome.
October — Coaldale
• The Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale will hold its 23rd annual Wine and Cheese Auction fundraiser Oct. 20, featuring live and silent auctions, live music, and food from local restaurants. Tickets $25, contact the museum at 403-3451300 ex.1223 or gem@coaldale.ca for details.
November 3 — Coaldale
The Gem of the West's annual Craft and Hobby Show is taking place November 3 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission by donation to the museum. Tables at this event are $20, please contact Myrna at 403345-4521 or mlmo@shaw.ca for info.
November 10 — Coutts
Coutts Christmas Market: call for vendors. Takes place in the gym of the historic Coutts School. Tables are $20 each. For more info, call Cindy Clarke at 687-762-0212or email cindyclarke@theclayteacher.com November 24-Coaldale COUNTRY XMAS NIGHT OF LIGHTS goes November 24. The Town of Coaldale is now organizing this event. For further information, please contact Cindy Hoffman, (403) 345-1324 or by email commserv@coaldale.ca