COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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 from8:30 am -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@ volunteer lethbridge.com Registration deadline is 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.
October 20 — 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.
October 20 — Monarch
Fall Bazaar goes from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Monarch Community Hall (330 Kipp Ave.). Featuring art, quilts, jewellery, soap. For more details, call 403-328-0429 or 403-320-5685.
October 22 — Cardston
Music and Magic Show - Monday, October 22, featuring the magician Lawrence the Magnificent with a warm-up show featuring music with the Morphis family. Cardston Carriage House Theatre, 353 Main Street, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Tickets $10.00 (14 and up), $5.00 (13 and under), $30 family. Tickets are rush seating. A fundraising event of the Cardston & District Historical Society. For tickets call Bert or Elaine at 403-653-4651 or 403-448-2013.
November 3 — Coalhurst
The Miners Day’s Historical Association of Coalhurst will hold its annual Christmas Craft Sale Nov. 3 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Coalhurst Community Centre, 527 50 Ave. There will be 50 tables of vendors along with a concession.
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 6— Lethbridge
Do you have an interest in improving the collection and use of data in the nonprofit sector? CCVO is convening a Stakeholder Roundtable for nonprofit professionals in Lethbridge to help determine sector priorities and develop a roadmap that will serve as a foundation for a provincial data strategy. This will be taking place November 6 from 1:30-4 p.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge. To register visit Eventbrite and search: Stakeholder Roundtable Lethbridge. For more information contact Diana at 403-332-4320 or email: diana.sim@volunteerlethbridge.com
November 9 — Coaldale
Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale will host the Biegel Family in concert Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Donations appreciated. The museum i
November 9-10 — Foremost
Foremost Theatrical Society presents “Sunday Dinner,” a romantic comedy, with permission from Playwrights Guild, Nov 8-10. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30, show at 8 p.m. Tickets $42 (by reservation only), available at W. Buis Holdings (403-867-2436) starting Oct. 17, 9 a.m.. Visa, MasterCard, debit. For more information, call Daphne Johnson, producer, at 403-867-3957.
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 info, contact Cindy Hoffman, (403) 345-1324 or by email commserv@ coaldale.ca
December 7 — Coaldale
The Gem of the West Museum Society is pleased to be hosting the 23rd annual Carol Festival. Doors open 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the music of the season from talented local choirs, singers, and musicians! Admission by donation.
December 8 — Milk River
Community Christmas Party presented by the Town of Milk River. Get your tickets today and enjoy live entertainment by Milk River's own Border Bound, a catered meal by Laura Balog, and a cash bar operated by the Milk River fire department. Door prizes, 50/50, and the Ugly Christmas Sweater contest. Wear your ugliest Christmas sweater for a shot at winning a prize in the contest. The Christmas party takes place on Saturday at the Milk River Civic Centre. Doors open at 6 p.m.