Events for April 2018
Taber & District Chamber of Commerce
Mar 28 - Apr 27    McHappy Day Pre-Sales
Taber and District Health Foundation is assisting McDonald's Canada in pre-selling food and coffee items that can be utilized in Lethbridge, Coaldale, Pincher Creek and Taber Locations. 80% of donated funds stay with the TDHF and 20% will go to Ronald McDonald House-Calgary.
Date: March 28, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.tdhf.ca/events/
Location: Taber McDonald's Restaurant
Contact: Dave McKee @ 403-308-4500 or Vicki Koersen @ 403-223-7232
EMail: dave.mckee@ahs.ca
Fees/Admission: Big Mac sell for $6.30 each or buy 10 for $63.00 and get 5 free. Happy Meal Deal sell for $4.70 each or buy 4 for $18.80 and get 2 free. Extra Value Meal sell for $9.45 each or buy 10 for $94.50 and get 5 free. Medium coffee sell for $1.65 each or buy 20 for $33.00 and get 10 free.
Apr 3    Easter Break Activities - Science Experiments and More - Taber Public Library
Help us make elephant toothpaste, bouncyballs and whirligigs!
Date: April 3, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/science-experiments
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 4    Easter Break Activities - Egg-Static - Taber Public Library
Design your eggs, run an egg race, and see who wins egg bocci! Ages 6+.
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 4    Lego Club - Taber Public Library
Lego Club is for grades 1 - 9 to come build a Lego creation using Taber Public Library's bricks and pieces. Once you're done we'll put your creation on display!
Date: April 4, 2018
Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/lego-club
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 5    Easter Break Activities - Paper Airplane Galore - Taber Public Library
Create a paper airplane and see whose plane flies the furthest! For ages 6+.
Date: April 5, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/paper-airplane-galore
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 7    Kids' Craft Corner - Taber Public Library
Children are invited to join Taber Public Library once a month for a special Saturday morning craft program. Parents are asked to supervise children ages 5 and under.
Date: April 7, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/kids-craft-corner
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 10    Navigating Grief - Taber Public Library
Please use the east door if attending this event. This is a free seminar to learn about grief: whether a divorce, loss of health or employment. Learn about your natural response to grief and ways to manage it. Facilitated by Michael Rose, a certified Grief Recovery Specialist.
Date: April 10, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/navigating-grief
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 11    April Showers Bring May Flowers V/C Story Time - Taber Public Library
Through teleconference join storyteller Mary Hays from Irricana Library welcome spring through stories and rhymes. Families are welcome.
Date: April 11, 2018
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/april-showers
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 12    Yuri's Night Astronomy Talk - Taber Public Library
Yuri’s Night is a global celebration of humanity’s past, present, and future in space. In celebration of Yuri’s Night, join Taber Public library and the Lethbridge Astronomy Society for a talk on general astronomy, with a telescope demonstration highlighting different telescopes, and astronomy photography by LAS club members. This program is aimed towards teenagers and adults, but families are welcome.
Date: April 12, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/yuris-night-astronomy-talk
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 14    Coffee and Cookies Day - Taber Public Library
Come in, grab a cookie or a cup of coffee, and browse the stacks!
Date: April 14, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/coffee-and-cookies-day
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 14    A Craftastic Experience - Taber Public Library
Ages 6-10. Please pre-register at the front desk. Join us once a month at 10:30 am for a one-hour craft session aimed towards kids ages 6-10. This month participants will be decorating eggs. Space is limited. Please pre-register by phoning 403-223-4343, emailing help@taberlibrary.ca, or dropping by the front desk.
Date: April 14, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/children/a-craftastic-experience
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 14    DIY Garden Sculptures - Taber Public Library
You have seen the projects on Pinterest and now you can create your own garden sculptures! Please bring your own glassware/porcelain pieces. We will show you a couple of designs and patterns to choose from. Silicone will be provided. We will have some on display to come view during the month of April.
Date: April 14, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/diy-garden-sculptures
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 18    Man Up Workshop - Taber Public Library
Deconstructing the messages of masculinity. This is for all men who feel bombarded and pressured into what it means to be a man. Lunch is provided. RSVP before APril 16, 2018 to apec_sh@telus.net. Presented in partnership with Lethbridge Family Services and Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society.
Date: April 18, 2018
Time: 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/man-up-workshop
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 18    Cannabis Workshop - Taber Public Library
Learn about cannabis, youth, and the pending legalization of this drug. Tools and resources to be shared to help support families. Please pre-register by phoning 403-223-4343, emailing help@taberlibrary.ca, or dropping by the front desk.
Date: April 18, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/cannabis-workshop
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 19    Supper & a Show w/ Jay Semko
Supper & a Show w/ Western Canadian Music Hall of Fame member Jay Semko For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1898971070166504/?ti=cl
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1898971070166504/?ti=cl
Location: Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention C
Contact: Dale Roth (403) 330-6997
EMail: rdaleroth@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, April 19 6 pm - Meet & Greet 7 pm - Supper 8 pm - Show
Fees/Admission: $50 per person Only 50 advance tickets available
Apr 19    Donuts with Dad - Taber Public Library
Come for some storytelling with dad, and stay for a treat. In partnership with the 5x5 Coalition.
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/donuts-with-dad
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 19    Computer, Tablet or Device Help - Taber Public Library
Need some help learning how to use your new tablet, smart phone or email? Our volunteer will spend some time with you to help you work through it! There is a maximum of two participants per session, to ensure lots of one-on-one learning time. Sign up by calling 403-223-4343, emailing help@taberlibrary.ca, or stopping by the library's front counter. Please indicate what you would like help with when signing up.
Date: April 19, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/computer-tablet-or-device-help
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 23 - Aug 10    Youth Employment Program
DEADLINE TO APPLY is TUESDAY MARCH 27, 2018! The Taber Youth Employment Program (a project under the Taber & District Community Adult Learning Association, and is funded by the Government of Canada's Youth Employment Strategy Program), provides youth (ages 15 – 30 years inclusive) who are facing obstacles to employment with an opportunity to participate in an 15-week skills development and work experience program within the community of Taber, Alberta. During the program, participants are paid current provincial minimum wage (Alberta). The program will provide participants with a variety of instructional opportunities in the following areas: Motivation and Mentorship Personal Development Self-Reliance and Budgeting Skills Essential Life Skills and Employability Skills Career Assessments and Personal Health and Well Being which will include nutrition Computer and Technology Employment Readiness Workplace and Social Media Etiquette Post-secondary Tours Portfolio Development Supervised Work Experience Please note that underemployment by definition is not considered as an obstacle for employment. It must be combined with other enumerated reasons. At the time of intake/selection, you must be: a) Between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) and not presently in school (grade school or post-secondary) b) A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act c) Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations d) Not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits e) In need of assistance in order to overcome one or more employment barriers which include but are not limited to high school non-completion, disability, Aboriginal origin, residence in a rural or remote location, lone (single) parent, visible or ethnic minority, official language minority community language barriers (i.e. Francophone residing outside of Quebec or Anglophone residing in Quebec), recent immigrant, or other.
Date: April 23, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://permission.click/0JaY
Location: 5327 48th Avenue Taber, Alberta T1G 1S7
Contact: Phone: (403) 416-5115
EMail: yepcareercoach@taberadultlearning.com
Date/Time Details: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Fees/Admission: DEADLINE TO APPLY is Tuesday March 27, 2018! The Taber Youth Employment Program is a project under Taber & District Community Adult Learning, and is funded by the Government of Canada Skills Link Program.
Apr 23    Cyber Safety - Taber Public Library
Please use east door if attending this program. Guest speaker Kathy MacDonald of Global Cyber Security Courses Inc will speak about: staying safer in social media; emerging threats in cyber security; cyber bullying; and big picture identity crimes. Presented in partnership with Horizon School Division, DA Middle School, and ATA.
Date: April 23, 2018
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/cyber-safety
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 24    75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses
Please use east door if attending this program. Join us for the video conference session "75 Ways to Save on Household Expenses," presented by Financial Educator Mark Kalinowski. Broadcast from Strathmore Municipal Library.
Date: April 24, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/75-ways-to-save
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 24    Computer, Tablet or Device Help - Taber Public Library
Need some help learning how to use your new tablet, smart phone or email? Our volunteer will spend some time with you to help you work through it! There is a maximum of two participants per session, to ensure lots of one-on-one learning time. Sign up by calling 403-223-4343, emailing help@taberlibrary.ca, or stopping by the library's front counter. Please indicate what you would like help with when signing up.
Date: April 24, 2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/adults/computer-tablet-or-device-help
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free
Apr 27    Family Movie Night - Taber Public Library
Join us for this month's Family Movie Night! Movie begins at 6:45 pm, and we bring the popcorn! This month we're showing "Ferdinand."
Date: April 27, 2018
Time: 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.taberlibrary.ca/events/families/family-movie-night
Location: Taber Public Library
Contact: Heather Martin-Detka
EMail: help@taberlibrary.ca
Fees/Admission: Free