The Western Wheel’s Datebook is a listing of upcoming events, activities and meetings taking place throughout the Foothills. If you would like to submit a non-commercial listing to be included in the Datebook, please email tmurphy@greatwest.ca.
The Town of Okotoks’ Environmental Education Centre hosts Nature Fridays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where activities focus on a different theme weekly. Upcoming topics include: Rainbows Day (March 14) and Forests (March 21). okotoks.ca
Join Dallas Dixon, a Stoney Nakoda from the Eden Valley Nakoda Nation, for the Sheep River Library Drumming Circle on Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. in Diamond Valley. Dixon is also T’suu T’ina and carries their knowledge of drumming protocols. He is a proud carrier of the Indigenous traditions of powwow, singing and drumming. No experience necessary and drums will be provided if you don’t have your own.
The Hollywood Got It Wrong series at the Sheep River Library has experts explain what the movie got right, almost got right and where it completely missed the boat. On Saturday, March 15, retired detective Dave Sweet takes on Bon Cop, Bad Cop. The movie starts at 1 p.m. followed by a talk at 3 p.m. A full list of movies and experts is available at sheepriverlibrary.ca/Programs.
The Okotoks Legion will hold meat draws (nine) every Saturday at the Elks Hall. Tickets are $1 and draws run from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Buddhist meditation classes are held at the Okotoks Public Library every Monday from 7 to 8.15 p.m. Drop-in fee: $15. meditateinokotoks.org
Your Memory is a series of talks on memory, memory loss and dementia. Presenter Jennifer Mallamo of Brain Health Catalyst continues these talks on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. until April 1 at the Sheep River Library. Register in person, by phone or online.
Acoustic Nights at the Old Church Theatre continue on Tuesday, March 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your instrument to jam with fellow musicians in a safe place. Open to all ages and all levels of performers. okotoks.ca
A Newcomers Social Gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library, facilitated in partnership with the Town of Okotoks and Foothills Community Immigrant Services. okotoks.ca
The Age-Friendly Speaker Series continues with a presentation on cancer prevention on Wednesday, March 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Okotoks & District Seniors Club. No registration required. okotoks.ca
A Calgary musical treasure, Steve Pineo will perform at Red Deer Lake United Church on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the On the Edge concert series. His regular band will be joined by musicians playing saxophone and trumpet. Tickets are available at reddeerlakeuc.com/concerts.
Okotoks Public Library is holding a LEGO Contest for ages six to 13 on Saturday, March 22 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Use your imagination (no kits) and bring your finished project to the library. Preregistration required at okotokslibrary.ca.
A Green Living Workshop: Gardening for Pollinators will be held at the Environmental Education Centre on Wednesday, March 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Joanna Tschudy from the Calgary Horticultural Society will explain how pollinators play a vital role in our gardens and ecosystems. The free workshop is available online and in-person; pre-registration is required at okotoks.ca.
Inuk singer/songwriter Susan Aglukark’s 'This Child' 30th Anniversary Tour comes to the Old Church Theatre in Okotoks on Wednesday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 in advance on Showpass or $65 at the door. okotoks.ca
A Repair Café will be held on Saturday, March 29 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Viking Rentals Centre. Accepted items include electronics, small appliances, smaller pieces of furniture, toys, clothing, housewares and more. Food bank donations will be accepted. okotoks.ca
Storytime in the Attic will be held at the Okotoks Museum and Archives on the first Saturday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m. Storytellers will read themed books that spark imagination and curiosity before guiding children through a themed craft. Parent supervision required. Drop-in program recommended for ages four to 10. April 5 theme is ‘Stories of Hope.’ okotoks.ca
The Còig Trio will perform at Old Church Theatre in Okotoks on Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. With a fiery Celtic style, the trio of Rachel Davis, Darren McMullen and Zakk Cormier play over a dozen instruments. Tickets are $35 in advance on Showpass, $45 at the door. okotoks.ca
Okotoks Garden Club meets on the first Monday of the month at the Okotoks Public Library. On Monday, April 7, from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., the subject will be good bugs, bad bugs. Drop-in fee is $5, membership is $20.
Are you new to Okotoks and area, looking to meet new people and learn about the community? If so, consider attending a Women’s Newcomers meeting. They are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 20 Banister Gate, Okotoks. For more information, call Verna Schneider at 1-306-961-2364.
The Solace Grief Support Society offers free individual/group grief counselling with 6 p.m. start times on the following dates: Zoom group: third Thursday; in-person group: first Wednesday at Okotoks Public Library, third Thursday at Jacks Place in High River; men’s group: second Tuesday at Okotoks Public Library, fourth Tuesday at High River Library. Register at 403-601-3312 or solacegrief1@gmail.com.
Anne Story of the Story Law Office runs a free clinic to provide legal advice about divorce and separation every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheep River Library in Diamond Valley. Appointments must be made in advance by calling 403-250-1918. No drop-ins allowed.
Sheep River Library hosts a conversational French group on the first Thursday of the month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Anyone is welcome to join the group to keep up your French speaking skills. Please note, this is not an instructional class. sheepriverlibrary.ca
A Memory Cafe will be held on the fourth Friday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Griffiths Centre in Diamond Valley. It’s an opportunity for people with memory loss and their caregivers to meet for mutual support. Call 403-969-6040 for details.
Board Games for Adults is held on the first and third Monday of the month at the Okotoks Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy one of the games provided or feel free to bring your own board game. okotokslibrary.ca
Weekly Jam Sessions at the Okotoks and District Seniors Club are held on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. Musicians and singers are welcome as well as those that want to listen, sing along or dance to the tunes. Entrance fee is $2.
The Sew and Craft group at the Sheep River Library will now meet weekly at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays. No matter what craft you are into, all are welcome. sheepriverlibrary.ca
Weekly 45-minute OM chanting sessions are held at the Okotoks Public Library to lift your energy and mood. Always free, open to drop-ins. Sessions are held on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. sharp, so arrive early to get a seat. okotokslibrary.ca
The Sheep River parkrun, a free weekly five-kilometre run/walk, is held every Saturday at 9 a.m. The loop begins and ends at the picnic shelter in Sheep River Park, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. sheepriverparkrun.ca
A weekly Meditation Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Sheep River Library. A group of open-hearted folks gather with a shared intention to cultivate happiness and wellbeing within ourselves and our world. No registration required. sheepriverlibrary.ca
Foothills Writers Group meets on the third Thursday of the month at the Okotoks Public Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The group is a community of local authors whose goal is to encourage and support writers during their creative journey. The group includes members new to the writing world and published authors. okwriters22@gmail.com
You can record, edit and upload your own podcasts at the Sheep River Library in Diamond Valley in its soundproofed recording space. Equipment and training are provided so you can get your podcasts out into the world. Call 403-933-3278 to book a time or get more information.
A Memory Cafe will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Okotoks and District Seniors Club. It’s an opportunity for people with memory loss and their caregivers to meet for mutual support. Call 403-969-6040 for details.
All songwriters and poets are invited to join a new songwriting club, Foothills Song Writers Troupe, with meetings on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Group is for encouragement, growth and sharing love of writing. Ask to join the private Facebook group (Foothills Song Writers Troupe).
The Rotary Club of Okotoks meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Ridge Golf Club. okotoksrotary.ca
An ELL (English Language Learning) class is held every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. Learn vocabulary that will help you in everyday situations in classes facilitated by YMCA LINC instructor Deb Payne. Classes are free and drop-in. okotokslibrary.ca
The Okotoks Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. The free club aims to improve chess play and maintains a friendly environment where learning takes priority over winning. Chess sets and clocks are available. All ages welcome, drop in. Richard.Bradley@shaw.ca
The LEGO Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. Kids aged six to 12 can enjoy playing with LEGO and meeting new friends in the free, drop-in activity. okotokslibrary.ca
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