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 [email protected].
Registration has opened for summer camps at the Sheep River Library. Kananaskis Kids Choir Camp runs July 15-19; Art/Sports Camp runs July 22-26; STEAM Camp runs July 29-Aug. 2. Details available at sheepriverlibrary.ca or by calling 403-933 3278.
It Takes a Village will be holding its Spring High Tea Fundraiser at The Duchess Teahouse on Saturday, May 4. The elegant event is a wonderful way to celebrate the mother or mother figure in your life. takesavillageokotoks.com
Free Comic Book Day 2024 will be held at the Okotoks Public Library on Saturday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. In addition to free comic books, there will be Superhero Storytime, create your own comic character, photo booth and more. okotokslibrary.ca
Annual indoor garage sale at DeWinton Hall will be held on Saturday, May 4. Thirty families will be selling all sorts of “new to you” items, all in great shape. Want your own table? Call 403-938-2525 or email [email protected] to register. Tables are $15.
The Okotoks Legion will hold meat draws (nine) every Saturday at the Elks Hall. Doors open at noon for perogie lunch. Tickets are $1 and run from 1 to 3:30 p.m., followed by the Legion "Chase The Ace" draw at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5. The Okotoks Legion continues Chase the Ace draws on the second Tuesday of each month (next one on May 14) at 9 p.m. Doors for the draw will open at 8 p.m.
Learn about water conservation in your home and garden from the Diamond Valley Community Garden on Saturday, May 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Sheep River Library. [email protected]
The eighth annual Hike for Hospice in support of Foothills Country Hospice will be held on Sunday, May 5 along the Town of Okotoks' Sheep River paved pathways. This year’s event has added a five-kilometre run in addition to the traditional two-kilometre and five-kilometre hikes. countryhospice.org
A pipe ceremony for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People will take place on Sunday, May 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Ethel Tucker Centennial Park. The ceremony will include special guest speaker Ruth Scalp Lock, a Blackfoot elder. Berry soup and bannock will be served. okotoks.ca
The Okotoks Arts Council and the Town of Okotoks host Acoustic Nights twice a month at the Rotary Performing Arts Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. The next session is on Tuesday, May 7. It’s a safe place to learn, play, sing and enjoy. Free event is open to all ages and all levels of performers. okotoks.ca
The Okotoks & District Seniors Club invites all seniors in the community to an information session from the CRA to learn about the caregiver credit, medical expenses, scams and more on Wednesday, May 8 at 1 p.m.
Okotoks Alliance Church invites seniors to a lunch on Thursday, May 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Suggested donation is $5. Topic is medication management. An RSVP would be appreciated to [email protected].
Lucky Sonne (Luke Colborne Band) will perform in the On the Edge concert series on Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Red Deer Lake United Church. The band’s folk rock, alt-country and Americana sound has been influenced by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Byrds, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for youth. reddeerlakeuc.com/concerts
Okotoks Community Clean Up & Tree Planting will take place on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Come to the Sheep River Park picnic shelter to register and get your clean-up supplies, then start cleaning up in the area of your choice. You can also pre-register. Volunteer barbecue to follow. okotoks.ca
An Emergency Preparedness Week Open House will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Visit with local emergency responders and organizations as they teach the community how to prepare for an emergency event. okotoks.ca
The 2024 season of Picnic at the Piano launches at the Okotoks Art Gallery with Foothills Philharmonic Vocal Jazz on Wednesday, May 15 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket and enjoy a free, outdoor, family-friendly concert. okotoks.ca
The 22nd annual Parade of Garage Sales, co-sponsored by the Western Wheel and CIR Realty, takes place on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Basic sign up is $20 and can be done by calling the Western Wheel 403-938-6397 or via email at [email protected]. Deadline to sign up is Friday, May 10 at 4 p.m.
Foothills Philharmonic Men’s Chorus and Vocal Jazz present Songs to Lift Your Spirits, with special guests Rex Panelo and Frank Cho, on Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Okotoks Alliance Church. Tickets are available at footphil.com or at the door.
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.
Sheep River Library in Diamond Valley offers a wellness drumming program with Christine and Don Wilhelm on the second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Their drum circles offer a variety of games and rhythms from gentle drum washes, soundscape of wooden flutes and handpan to vigorous beats you can dance to. sheepriverlibrary.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
Rich in Resources at the Okotoks Museum and Archives looks at the natural resources that have played a pivotal role in shaping the community's history and development. The exhibit will be on view until Aug. 31. okotoks.ca
A Memory Cafe will be held on the first Wednesday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Okotoks 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.
The Okotoks Art Gallery has put out a call for submissions for 2025 exhibits. Interested artists have until May 31 to apply to have their work showcased in either the small or large gallery next year. A jury will make decisions this summer. okotoks.ca/art-gallery
Okotoks Upper and Lower Schools, an exhibit at the Okotoks Museum and Archives, features memories from staff and students of the two schools. Among the artifacts on display until Aug. 31 are school rings, report cards and autograph albums. okotoks.ca
OM Chanting is held every Saturday at the Okotoks Public Library from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is an ancient, dynamic meditation technique which helps us realign with nature and existence. It is free, open to all. No experience required. Bring water to drink and energize. okotokslibrary.ca
Foothills Writers Group (formerly the Indie Author Group Okotoks) meets every third Thursday 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. [email protected]
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.
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. [email protected]
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
