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Winter solstice 2017 in Northern Hemisphere will be at 9:28 a.m. (MST) on Thursday, December 21. The winter solstice (or hibernal solstice), also known as midwinter, is an astronomical phenomenon marking the day with the shortest period of daylight and the longest night of the year.
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Happy Feet (PG) - Tuesday, January 2 Pebble and the Penguin (G) - Wednesday, January 3 March of the Penguins (G) - Thursday, January 4 Mr. Popper’s Penguins (PG) - Friday, January 5 2:00 - 4:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. Bring your own peanut-free snacks and drinks. Youth under 7 years old need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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Mother Goose Olympics Ages 4 - 8 Wednesday, January 3, 12:30 - 1:30 PM No cost. Drop-in. Go for gold as we play indoor games based on nursery rhymes. Will Jack be nimble? Can Humpty Dumpty avoid a great fall? Come run, jump, and have fun!
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Valentines for Vets "Isn't Valentine's Day a wonderful way to make a fuss and let Veterans know we will never forget what they have done for us." January 2 - 20 No cost. Drop-in. Deadline to submit cards here is Saturday, January 20th. We will then send the cards to Veteran Affairs Canada to distribute to Veterans in long-term care facilities across the country in time for February 14.
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Usborne Book Sale Wednesday, January 3rd 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM & Saturday, January 27th 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Drop in to purchase award-winning children's books! Cash, Visa and Mastercard accepted. *A percentage of all sales goes towards library purchases.
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Career Planning Online Facilitated by McBride Career Group Inc. Tuesday, January 9, 1:30 - 4:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Are you looking to change career, thinking about training or furthering your education? This workshop will help you to: · Identify suitable careers that match your interests and skills · Utilize the online Career Cruising assessment tool · Explore different career options · Find resources for education, training and financing options
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The Effects of Bullying & How To Help Your Child Stay Resilient Facilitated by Ashley Dreger, MACP Boundless Counselling and Behavioural Consulting, boundlesscounseling.ca Monday, January 15, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register Bullying is to common in our school systems, and as a parent, we cannot prevent it or control it. What we can do is help our children to be resilient before, during and after any bullying. We can ensure they understand it is not their fault. This presentation focuses on helping parents to develop skills that will allow them to understand and help their children.
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Rules of the Road Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 - 7:45 PM No cost. Click to register. This seminar introduces the Edward Jones 10 Rules of the Road to investing for clients and prospects.
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Dementia Talks - Risk Reduction
Thursday, January 18, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
No cost. Click to register.
Join experts from the University of Calgary exploring ways to minimize the risk of dementia. Learn how Okotoks is becoming one of Alberta’s first Dementia Friendly Communities in partnership with The Brenda Strafford Foundation. Contact Jennifer (Dementia Friendly Communities Coordinator) at 403-995-6809 for more information.
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makerKIDS: SNOW Much Fun! Ages 5 - 7 Wednesday, January 24, 4:00 - 4:45 PM $5/child. Register in person at the library. It’s never too early to have fun with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math (STEAM)! Using simple hands-on experiments, this program will introduce STEAM concepts to young scientists.
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Buying and/or Selling Your Home Presented by Doug Lord Law Office, lordlaw.ca Thursday, January 25, 7:10 - 7:50 PM No cost. Click to register. This 40 minute session will give you some information from a Law Office perspective on buying and/or selling your home. There will be an overview of the Listing Agreement with your Realtor, as well as the Offer to Purchase. We will discuss on Real Property Reports vs. Title Insurance and the benefits/drawbacks for both. We will also give information on the Statement of Adjustments, and how this affects the bottom line of your transaction.
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Success After High School Facilitated by the Credit Counselling Society, MyMoneyCoach.ca Thursday, January 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Young Adults are faced with competing priorities - classes, family commitments, work and life, just to name a few. And for many, money is one of their top stressors. However, creating a budget is essential to making student life a little less stressful. Learn how to: • Find sources of funding for your education • Tracking Your Money • Goal Setting – Start Savings Early • Time Value of Money • Identify how your behaviour with credit now may impact your future – for better or worse
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T.G.I.F. PD Day Movie Cars 3 (G)
Friday, January 26, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
No cost. Drop-in.
Drop into the library during the upcoming Friday school PD Day and enjoy a family movie. Bring your own peanut-free snacks and drinks. Youth under 7 years old need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
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Prevent It! Taking Action to Stop Child Sexual Abuse
Saturday, January 28, 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM
No cost. Click to register.
This workshop was developed by researchers in the department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta, utilizing leading scientific evidence. The workshop is useful for parents, professionals and organizations that are: ▪ interested in learning how to protect the children in their lives ▪ seeking training for staff and volunteers in the prevention of child sexual abuse After the workshop participants will feel empowered and be informed about child sexual abuse, healthy sexual development and how to reduce the risk of sexual abuse as responsible adults and organizations.
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Bouncing Back, The Art of Resilience for an Unexpected Life It would be nice if life always went according to plan. But sometimes we face the unexpected: in health or career, natural disasters or suddenly someone is missing from your life. Learn about the process and practical techniques for handling stress to renew your resilience. Discover how to create your own courageous story.
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Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts Presented by Dawn R. Dott, Financial Advisor, edwardjones.com Tuesday, January 30, 6:30 - 7:45 PM No cost. Click to register. This seminar teaches basic information to help investors evaluate if stocks fit into their overall strategy. Discusses common versus preferred stock, dividends, investment strategy and different ways to own stock.
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Financial Literacy Workshop: Increasing Cash Flow & Debt Management Part of the National Financial Literacy Campaign Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Learn how to: Make money work better for you Find and save more money Understand investments and build wealth Protect and preserve your money
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Pages Book Club Mondays, Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 9, May 14, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Contact Andrea at 403-826-9069 for more information. Pages Books Club is looking for new members. The group meets here at the library the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
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Espresso Yourself Facilitated by Alberta Health Services Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Call 403-995-2712 and speak to Elaine to reserve your spot. Join Amy & company, your gracious hosts, at our new coffee group. It is open to all adults in Okotoks & area who would like to discuss news & views, hear from exciting guest speakers in your community, and meet others. Join in all of this while enjoying a coffee or tea and refreshments.
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Grief Support Services Tuesdays Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 6, Apr 3 & May 1, 6:30 - 8:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. Offering individual, family and group bereavement support and counselling to the communities of Okotoks, High River and surrounding areas. All are welcome to attend these free group sessions. If interested, please contact H.V. (Henry) Friesen 403-875-3188 or Vi Sharpe 403-860-3189.
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Play & Chat (Self-led Group) Wednesdays, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm No cost. Drop-in. Are you are a parent who is feeling a little isolated or experiencing cabin fever and you would like to meet other parents in our community? Drop-in on Wednesday mornings and share books and fun with other parents and children. Snacks provided.
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Adult Movie Night Ages 18+
Wednesdays, Jan 24, Feb 28 & Mar 28, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
No cost. Drop-in.
Every fourth Wednesday visit the Library for an exciting 18+ movie! Bring your own peanut free snacks.
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Okotoks Chess Club Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30PM No cost. Drop-in. The Club aims to improve chess play. A friendly environment where learning takes priority over winning. Meet players who will take the time to review the games you play and point out ideas.Chess sets and clocks are available for use. We host rated events. Ccontact Richard Bradley at Richard.Bradley@shaw.ca for more information.
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Okotoks Evening Readers Thursdays, Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5 & May 3, 7:00 - 8:30 PM Contact Annette at 403-995-9939 for more information. This evening book club always welcomes new members. The group will meet here at the library the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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English Language Learning ADULTS & 16+ Saturdays, 2:00 - 4:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. FEATURING · Reading · Writing · Speaking · Listening & Grammar Practice · Canadian Benchmark Levels 4+ BRING YOUR OWN NOTEBOOK & PEN BENEFITING: English Language Learners within the community For more information contact: INSTRUCTOR Deb Payne, 403-512-2427
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DAD & ME! Saturdays, Jan 13, Feb 10, Apr 21 & May 5 No cost. Drop-in. Storytime: 2:30 - 3:00 PM Board Games: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
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