Community CALENDAR

YOUR EVENTS GUIDE LISTING

In light of newly announced provincial public health restrictions the Lethbridge Herald encourages organizations listed below to email communitycalendar@lethbridgeherald.com with any updated scheduling and event information. Residents are also encouraged to reach out to organizations before planning to attend any in-person events, as many will have been cancelled or moved on-line.

Community calendar is for nonprofit organizations and fundraisers. Send your items to communitycalendar@ lethbridgeherald.com

• The Word on the Street Festival, hosted by the Lethbridge Public Library, features author readings, discussions, a marketplace and other activities running through Sept. 25. Visit thewordonthestreet.ca/lethbridge for more info.

• Lethbridge Historical Society General Meeting. September 28, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on zoom.

Tim and Kendall Hachkowski present Adaptive Uses of the Post office Building. Check our facebook page or newsletter for the meeting link.

• The Coaldale Public Library has programs going on this fall for kids, teens and adults. For more information call 403-3451340 or visit coaldalelibrary.ca

• The Lethbridge Reveller’s has commenced their regular seniors Dinner & Games night at County Kitchen Caterers. Please call Mel – 403-329- 6455 or Ernie – 403-381-7223 for more information.

• Looking for a job? Want to improve your skills for the workplace? The online

Moving Forward course may be for you. This no-fee training takes place MondayFriday; Sept. 13-Oct. 7, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.. Contact Read On Adult Literacy and Learning at Lethbrdge Public Library for more information. readon@lethlib.ca or 403-320-4701.

• Alberta Genealogy Society Lethbridge Branch due to the present COVID-19 situation, the AGS Resource Center will close as of September 20, 2021, until further notice. Please visit lethbridgeags.theboss.net/ Facebook at Lethbridge Genealogy or (403)328-9564

• The Harambee Grandmas are still welcoming donations of unused fabric, yarn, and notions for their 5th annual Fabric and Yarn Sale to be held at McKillop United Church on Oct. 22 (yarn) and Oct. 23 (fabric and notions). Deadline for donations is

Oct. 8. To arrange for a convenient and safe pick-up or drop-off, please email harambeegrandmas@telus.net or call 403-3310504. And - you can find us on Facebook at Harambee Grandmas!

• Ecycle Drive is holding its free fall electronics recycling and donation event on September 24-26th Drop off your unwanted, outdated electronics for FREE at one of designated three locations: Save On Foods (North and West) and Visions Electronics on Mayor Magrath Drive South. There is no charge to drop off items. We accept most electronic and electrical items except larger household appliances, light fixtures and single use batteries. For details please visit EcyleDrive.com or call 403.929.5636.

• Exploring Buddhism - (Buddhist Temple of Southern Alberta, 470-40 Street S. Lethbridge) Saturdays, starting Sept. 11, at 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Interested in learning about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism? The sessions are an open and free discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are new to Buddhism or a longtime practitioner, you are welcome to join us in person, for our weekly discussions at the temple boardroom. This is open to the public and free of charge. Additional information about Jodo Shinshu Buddhism can be found at on our website at thebtsa.com

• Martha Retreat Centre The Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality – Sept. 30 – Nov. 25

The Heart of Aging with Wisdom and Vitality approaches living our lives, particularly at mid age and beyond, with meaning and contribution, which we can celebrate and build upon as we design the years ahead. It offers a new paradigm of an expanded consciousness that brings more meaning and purpose to life as we age. Facilitator: Barbara Cavers

Register through www.martharetreatcentre.ca; phone: 403-328-3422; drop by the Centre