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: Mad Scientist (Oct. 4), Spiders (Oct. 11) and Spooky Wildlife (Oct. 18). okotoks.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.
A new season of Social Nights at DeWinton Hall begins on Friday, Oct 4. Learn a fun, 15-minute line dance, followed by an hour-long two-step lesson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and lessons begin at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $27 per person, and available by calling 403-938-2525 or by emailing [email protected].
A Halloween Costume Swap will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Environmental Education Centre. Bring your gently used costume to the Town’s free costume exchange and find something new to wear this Halloween for you and your kids. 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.
Millarville Historical Society is hosting an inaugural Member's Buffet Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m. at the Millarville Racetrack Hall. Cost is $30 per person. Bruce Masterman, author of Paradise Preserved, will be the featured speaker, sharing information about the Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation Area. Deadline to RSVP to [email protected] is Sept. 30.
High River Gift of Music presents the Gryphon Trio on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at High River United Church. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door ($10 for youth). highrivergiftofmusic.com
Rocky Horror Picture Show, an interactive movie experience, will be screened at the Old Church Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Audience participation is taken to a whole other level with this cult classic. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. okotoks.ca
Okotoks Fire & Rescue is kicking off Fire Prevention Week on Sunday, Oct. 6 with an open house at Fire Station 2 on Woodhaven Drive from 10 a.m. to noon. Check out the fire trucks, meet the crew and chat about fire safety. okotoks.ca
The Okotoks Public Library is hosting a Teen Halloween Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free session for ages 13 to 17 will see participants delve into the world of special effects makeup. Registration required at okotokslibrary.ca.
Foothills Seniors are invited to a special Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m. at Okotoks Alliance Church. All are welcome. Suggested donation $12. Please RSVP, if possible, to [email protected].
The Okotoks Public Library hosts Movie Night for Adults on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. On Thursday, Oct. 10, there will be a free screening of 1917, a First World War drama. okotokslibrary.ca
Acoustic Nights at the Old Church Theatre continue on Tuesday, Oct. 15 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
Age-Friendly Speaker Series will see Laura Thurber-Larsen (RSW) share helpful tips around navigating Alberta Health Services as well as information about advance care planning documents. Session set for Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Okotoks & District Seniors Club. No registration required. okotoks.ca
Yuk Yuk’s on Tour comes to the Old Church Theatre in Okotoks on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Headlined by Brittany Lyseng, a nationally touring stand-up comedian, writer and podcaster, the show will also feature Troo Knot and MC Anton Matyushin. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. okotoks.ca
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Calgary Centre will present Astronomy of the Winter Sky on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Okotoks Public Library. Learn which planets are visible and explore the various deep sky objects in free, hour-long sessions that start at 1 and 2:30 p.m. okotokslibrary.ca
The annual Dewinton Hall Haunted House and Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. Ghouls and goblins can dance the night away, and enjoy healthy snacks and games, while those feeling brave can take their chance in the haunted house. Admission is $5 per person. Also accepting non-perishable items for food drive supporting Okotoks Food Bank.
The Foothills Scrapbookers are holding Croptoberfest, an autumn/Halloween scrapbook retreat, on Oct. 19-20 at Best Western Okotoks with option to stay over. Light food options will be served through the weekend with coffee and tea. Contact Tammy at 403-899-3275.
The Maria Dunn Trio will perform at the Old Church Theatre on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Dunn draws deeply on the folk tradition of storytelling through song, melding North American roots music with her Scottish-Irish heritage. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door. okotoks.ca
A Repair Café will be held at the Viking Rentals Centre on Saturday, Oct. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. Items eligible to be repaired include electronics, small appliances, toys, housewares and more. okotoks.ca
Are you new to Okotoks and area, looking to meet new people and learning about the community? Is so, consider attending a 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 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
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.
OM Chanting is held at the Okotoks Public Library every Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is an ancient, dynamic meditation technique which helps us realign with nature and existence. No experience required to take part in free program. Bring water to drink and energize. okotokslibrary.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.
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 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.c
