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].
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: Environment Week (June 7) and Compost Day (June 14). okotoks.ca
The Town of Diamond Valley is hosting a special Seniors' Tea on Friday, June 7 at 2 p.m. at the Griffiths Centre. Hosted by the Town's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS), this event is a wonderful opportunity to honour seniors and enjoy an afternoon of community and camaraderie. To RSVP, call Sue Nagel at 403-933-4348 or email [email protected].
To mark Seniors' Week, the Okotoks Public Library is hosting Game Café for Seniors on Friday, June 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a game of bingo, board games and a cup of coffee or tea at the free, drop-in event. okotokslibrary.ca
Have your broken items fixed at a Repair Cafe at the Griffiths Centre in Diamond Valley on Saturday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. diamondvalley.town
The 2024 Pride Foothills Wide Street Festival in Olde Towne will be held on Saturday, June 8 from noon to 8 p.m. The circus-themed street festival will feature entertainment, market vendors and endless fun for the whole family. okotoks.ca
The Okotoks Legion will hold meat draws (nine) every Saturday at the Elks Hall. Doors open at noon for a perogie meal. Tickets are $1 and draws 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 June 11) at 9 p.m. Doors for the draw will open at 8 p.m.
Chinook Country Quilters will be hosting a quilt show on Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Okotoks. Admission is $5 and will help support Cuddle Quilt program. Various quilts will be on display that are donated to local charities as well as items for sale. [email protected].
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Calgary Centre presents The Solar System on Saturday, June 8 at the Okotoks Public Library. All-ages sessions run from 1 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. okotokslibrary.ca
A Euchre Tournament will be held at the Okotoks and District Seniors Club on Saturday, June 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $15 per player. Registration is required. Register by email at [email protected]. Information is available on okotoksseniors.ca under the tournaments section.
A document shredding event will be held on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Okotoks Operations Centre parking lot. Have your sensitive documents shredded and recycled during Environment Week event. okotoks.ca
A Repair Café will be held on Saturday, June 8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Centennial Arenas. Have your electronics, small appliances, toys, clothing, housewares and more repaired by volunteers. okotoks.ca
Weekly Buddhist meditation classes are being held Mondays at the Okotoks Public Library until June 24. Everyone welcome. No experience needed. Fee is $15 per class. MedidateInOkotoks.org
Foothills seniors are invited to a special western-themed lunch and program on Thursday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Okotoks Alliance Church. Special guest will be renowned cowboy poet Doris Daley. All are welcome. Suggested donation is $5. Please RSVP, if possible, to [email protected].
The Okotoks Public Library hosts Movie Night for Adults on the second Thursday of each month. A free screening of Summerland will be held on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. okotokslibrary.ca
The Millarville "Run To The Farmers' Market" Half Marathon and COBS Cinnamon Bun Run 8-Miler start in Diamond Valley and finish at the opening day of the Millarville Farmers Market on Saturday, June 15. millarvillehalfmarathon.com
The Okotoks Parade will wind its way through Olde Towne on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. followed by the Children's Festival at the Arts & Learning Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. okotoks.ca
Capture your pet’s unique personality in a watercolour class with Ashley Gaboury on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church in DeWinton. Cost is $52.50 per person (incl. GST). Beginners welcome. Workshop is suited for adults or teens. Contact [email protected] for more information. Class size is limited to 15. Tea/coffee and cakes provided.
BuskersFest will see a variety of performances on McRae and North Railway streets on Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Musicians, magicians, jugglers, dancers and more will perform in the free street festival. okotoks.ca
There will be a Scrapbook Retreat on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to midnight at the Best Western Plus Inn & Suites Okotoks. Twenty spots available. E-transfer $40 to [email protected] to reserve your spot.
The second annual Okotoks Cornhole Classic, a fundraiser for the Okotoks Food Bank, will be held on Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Arts & Learning Campus Plaza. Two-person teams can register via [email protected] or through the Okotoks Cornhole Classic Facebook page.
Raffle tickets ($5/each) for homemade quilt (value $750). Proceeds to Rowan House in High River. Contact [email protected] for more information or go to the DeWinton Community Hall to purchase. Draw date is July 1 at the popular pancake breakfast at the DeWinton Hall. See Amanda to purchase tickets at DeWinton Hall.
The Janzen Boys are coming to DeWinton for the first “Music in the Country” concert on Wednesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church. Cost is $35 plus GST. Net proceeds to Rowan House in High River. Contact [email protected] for more information. Tea/coffee and cakes provided after.
A dance and silent auction in support of the new Okotoks Pickleball & Tennis Centre is set for Thursday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Foothills Centennial Centre. There will be live music by Jay Burns. Tickets are available at okptc.ca.
Sheep River Library Summer Camp registration is now open. Sessions include: Kananaskis Kids Choir, July 15-19, for 5-9 years and 10-plus, $75; Kym’s Super Fun Time Art Camp, July 22-26, ages six to eight, $200; STEAM Camp for grades 3-5, July 29-Aug. 2, $250. Details at sheepriverlibrary.ca or pick up a brochure at the library. Register in person or by calling 403-933-3278.
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. There will be no session on May 24.
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
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.
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
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
Foothills Writers Group (formerly the Indie Author Group Okotoks) 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. [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
