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: Food Webs (Sept. 13), Trees in Fall (Sept. 20) and Fall Open House (Sept. 27). 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.
The Simpora Foundation is hosting its second annual Rubber Duck Race & Family Fun Carnival on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ethel Tucker Centennial Park. The carnival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the rubber duck race on the Sheep River begins at noon. Buy ducks at simporafoundation.com.
OM Chanting returns to the Okotoks Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. It is an ancient, dynamic meditation technique which helps us realign with nature and existence. Free program runs every Saturday morning. No experience required. Bring water to drink and energize. okotokslibrary.ca
Art on the Lawn, an outdoor art sale, will take place at the Okotoks Art Gallery on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local artists will be selling their artwork on the front lawn. okotoks.ca
Foothills County is holding a Recycle Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Diamond Valley and Priddis transfer stations. Bring your electronics, paint, used oil and household hazardous waste to dispose of properly. foothillslrrc.com
Mr. Rayz World Music will be at the Okotoks Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon. The family event will explore the ever-changing history and culture of world music. okotokslibrary.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.
Baby It’s Cold Outside is hosting a Black Tie Gala Fundraiser at the Ridge Okotoks on Saturday. Sept. 14. The event will include wine, cigars, bourbon, music, silent auction and more. bcocharity.com
The Okotoks Terry Fox Run will take place on Sunday, Sept. 15 in Sheep River Park (adjacent to the Lions Campground). Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the run gets underway at 10 a.m. There are three different routes, stretching from 1.5 to 5 kilometres. run.terryfox.ca/55557
The annual Chore Horse Competition will take place at the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Watch skilled wagon teams tackle traditional ranch chores, showcasing the best of teamwork between horse and driver.
Buddhist meditation classes at the Okotoks Public Library on Mondays until Sept. 23 from 7 to 8.15 p.m. Drop-in cost is $15 per class. No experience is needed. Everyone is welcome. meditateinokotoks.org
The final Picnic at the Piano concert of 2024 will be held on the lawn of the Okotoks Art Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at noon. The Prairie Belles Trio of Madeline Bailey, Amberly Steed and Karen Dees will perform. okotoks.ca
The Foothills Scrapbookers are hosting card making at the Okotoks Public Library on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. The group will continue to meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month for card making and scrapbook projects. Contact Melanie at 403-651-1780.
Indoor Air Quality – A Green Living Workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Environmental Education Centre. Colin Dumais with Radon West will talk about air quality in your home and common contaminants. Attend in-person or online. Register for free workshop at okotoks.ca.
Race the River Family Fun Run in support of Kidsport Okotoks will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Enjoy a scenic family run/walk starting and finishing at the Okotoks Arts & Learning Campus. kidsportcanada.ca/alberta/okotoks
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults-One Shot at the Okotoks Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Free session open to all levels of experience. Registration required at okotokslibrary.ca.
Kindred Roots Therapy is hosting the first-ever Okotoks Silent Disco on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Attendees receive a set of wireless headphones with three music channels to choose from. kindredroots.ca
The Foothills Scrapbookers are holding a half-day scrapbook workshop on Sunday, Sept. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Ramada High River. Contact Tammy at 403-899-3275.
The Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its first annual pickleball tournament in support of Foothills Country Hospice on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Lynnwood Ranch. okotokschamber.ca
The Town of Okotoks, in partnership with the Okotoks Arts Council, invites artists, residents, nonprofits and businesses to participate in the third annual Face-to-Face conference on Friday, Sept. 27 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Old Church Theatre. okotoks.ca
The Griffiths Quilters and Crafts group is hosting its annual quilt show on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Griffiths Community Center (122 Government Rd., Black Diamond). Admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted and will be used to support the group’s charity projects. There will also be a variety of hand-crafted items for sale.
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 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.
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
