COMMUNITY CALENDAR
October 26 — Nanton
2018 Poppy Campaign will commence in Nanton on October 26. A ceremony of Remembrance will be held at the Nanton Cenotaph adjacent to the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, commencing at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, November 11 followed by a ceremony in the main hall of the Nanton Community Centre. All residents are invited to attend.
October 26 — Pincher Creek
Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village (1037 McLachlin Drive) will be hosting Spooky Town...after Dark starting with the "Witching Hour" starting at 6:30 p.m. $20 advance tickets. No minors. Includes creepy appetizer, prizes, spooky activities. (6:30-7:30 p.m.-earn casino fun money going down the haunted alley through Jeerers Creepers Haunted Corner - courtesy Matthew Hilton High. At 7:30 p.m. the fun money casino and cash bar opens. See: www.kootenaibrown.ca
October 27 — Barons
Create a beautiful Shadow Box Frame, instructed by Joanne Vadnais of Julie Pike, Oct. 27 at 1 p.m. at the Barons Community Hall. Participants will hand-craft a Christmas-themed shadow box; choose from three colour scheme - red and green, black and gold or blue and silver (indicate colour choice when registering, and also either a black or white shadow box). Cost $40 (all supplies and shadow box included), to be paid to the Barons and District Agricultural Society. Contact Julie Pike, 403-8927661, or Denise Peterson, 403-8924150.
October 28 — Lethbridge
South Country Jamboree Society will hold a jam session October 28. Takes place at 1 p.m. Lethbridge Legion Memorial Hall, costumes optional, meals may be ordered from Great Plate Catering after 3 p.m.
October 28 — Picture Butte
Picture Butte Trinity United Church is holding their annual Fall Supper at the Elks Hall, 112 – 4th Street South, from 5 to 7 p.m.Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Take outs available. All are welcome.
October 29 — Claresholm
Gary Watson will share his experiences with CF-104s in the RCAF at Marville, France & Lahr, Germany during the Cold War. Goes Monday at 7:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 41 in Claresholm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Claresholm & District Museum and the Royal Canadian Legion.
October 31 — Pincher Creek
The Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village (1037 McLachlin Drive) will be having "Halloween in the Village." It goes from 1-6 p.m. Free admission and hot chocolate, Haunted Alley through Jeerers Creepers Haunted Corner courtesy Matthew Hilton High; the Family Center Halloween activity; pioneer Village trick or Treating. Concession: hot food available for purchase. Come in costume, bring candy bags.
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. 50 tables of vendors and concession.
November 3 — Coaldale
The Gem of the West's annual Craft and Hobby Show is taking place Nov. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission by donation to the museum. Tables at this event are $20; contact Myrna at 403345-4521 or mlmo@shaw.ca.
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. Goes from 1:30-4 p.m. at Volunteer Lethbridge. To register visit Eventbrite and search: Stakeholder Roundtable Lethbridge. Contact Diana at 403-332-4320 or email: diana.sim @volunteer lethbridge.com
November 8-10 — 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 (403867-2436). Visa, MasterCard, debit. For more information, call Daphne Johnson, producer, at 403-867-3957.
November 9 — Coaldale
Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale will host the Biegel Family in concert at 7 p.m. Donations appreciated.
November 10 — Coutts
Coutts Christmas Market: call for vendors. Takes place in the gym of the historic Coutts School. Tables are $20 each. For 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. Enjoy music offrom talented local choirs, singers, and musicians! Admission by donation.
December 8 — Milk River
Community Christmas Party presented by the Town of Milk River. 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. dinner at 7 p.m, and the entertainment starts at 9 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available at the Milk River town office. All proceeds raised goes to ERHS and MRES. Bring a non-perishable food item for the TriCommunity Food Pantry. Open to town residents and surrounding communities. Must be 18+ to attend. For further information, contact 403647-3773.