Kolrosing, an old method of rubbing coal dust into carved wood, will be offered at Norwegian Laft Hus on April 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Cost is $60. Call the Norwegian Laft Hus society at 403-347-2055 for more information or to register.
The Beetle Revolution: a talk by Andrew Nikiforuk, about the Pine Beetle infestation, will take place on April 10, 7 p.m. at Kerry Wood Nature Centre. Drinks, appetizers and a silent auction round out the evening. Tickets, $50, are available at the nature centre of call 403-346-2010.
Opening reception for Diversity in Clay, by six members of the Red Deer Pottery club, that will be on display in Kiwanis Gallery of the Red Deer Public Library until April 25. The exhibit showcases the diversity of the medium and of the artists who share many years of experience working with clay. The reception runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Snell Auditorium of the library. For more information call 403-346-8696.
Senior Citizens Downtown House musical jam session for all musicians and music lovers are held the second Saturday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Next session April 10. Admission $2.50, includes coffee and snacks. Call 403-346-4043.
School’s Out Spring Break! free programs will be offered in the Snell Auditorium at the Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch continuing with Game On! offered on Fridays, April 9, and 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. Rock out with Rock Band, play Wii Sports, and go old school with Game Cube. Finally, on Friday, April 10, children in Grades 3 to 7 are invited to join in the Amazing Race starting at 1 p.m. and ending back at the Snell Auditorium at 4 p.m. Teams of youth with at least one adult must register to take part in this event. Phone 403-346-4688.
Drop-in Time for Twos is offered on Thursdays from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at Red Deer Public Library Downtown Branch Children’s Services. Phone 403-346-4688.
Golden Circle Senior Resource Centre dance, Thursday, April 8, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the seniors’ centre. Dance to the music of Five Plus One Band. Admission is $7. Phone 403-886-2740, 403-309-3342, or 403-347-6165.
Old tyme dance at Botha Community Hall goes on the second Friday of each month. Dance from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Contribute to and enjoy a pooled lunch. Admission is $10. Call 403-742-3994 for more information. On April 9, dance to the sounds of Country Gold.
Last West Hall old time dances are held the second Friday of each month from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The hall is located west of Rimbey on Hwy. 53. Cost is $7 including lunch. Contact Mary May at 403-843-6201.
Watoto Children’s Choir Concert of Hope will be presented on April 9, 7 p.m. at Deer Park Alliance Church. Free, family friendly event featuring African rhythm and harmonies, brilliant costumes, inspirational stories from the African choir children from Uganda, Africa. See www.watoto.com, or email to canada@watoto.com. An offering will be taken, and child sponsorship is available.
Old Tyme Dance at Lacombe Kozy Korner is held on the second Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person. Contribute to, and enjoy pooled lunch. Live music performed by Gaetz Valley Minstrels each time. Phone 403-749-2161. Innisfail Library Film Circuit presents Unmistaken Child at the Century Theatre on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. Member admission is $7; non-members $8; students $4. See the story of a Tibetan monk’s search for the reincarnation of his beloved teacher.
Friends of the Red Deer Public Library spring book sale will be held at Downtown Branch of Red Deer Public Library on April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. for members. Memberships are available at the door. The sale continues on April 17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the general public. All proceeds to the library. Book donations are gratefully accepted at the downtown branch. Contact Lesley at 403-346-5721.
Delburne and District Drop In Old Drop-In Centre musical jams are held from 1 to 4 p.m. on the second, fourth and fifth (if applicable) Fridays of each month. Dates this month are April 9 and 23. Admission is $2 per person and includes refreshments. For more information, call 403-749-2035.
Gospel Music by the Freedom Singers will be performed on April 10, 7 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church. Hear incredible testimony of how two young men escaped to find freedom by crawling into a container headed across the ocean, and survived a tremendous storm, lack of oxygen, water, and food. A freewill offering will be taken. Contact Nick at 403-347-5614.
Red Deer College Science and Engineering Conference takes place on April 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at RDC Forum. Presentations will be given by science and engineering students, and guest speaker Bruce Peachey will share a different look at climate change at 12:15 p.m. Free of charge.
Spring Swing, presented by the Red Deer College Music Program with the RDC Big Band and Percussion Ensemble, will take place on April 9 at 7:30 p.m. on the Mainstage of the college Arts Centre. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. For more information call Berni at 403-342-3536.
Vimy Ridge Day will be commemorated at the Royal Canadian Legion in Sylvan Lake on April 9. March to cenotaph at 2 p.m. for a brief ceremony and then “smoker” back at the Legion during the afternoon. For more information call 403-887-2331.
H.E.A.R.T.S. (Helping Empty Arms Recover Through Sharing) is a program focused on helping families through the loss of their baby during pregnancy, delivery, or shortly after birth. This group will meet the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Bremner Avenue Community Health Unit. Next meeting is April 8. For more information, email heartsreddeer@shaw.ca or phone 403-309-4344, extension 105. The program operates under the umbrella of the Red Deer Hospice Society Bereavement Program.
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