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Summer Reading Club CoordinatorPosition Hours: 30 hours per weekPosition Term: May 14, 2018 – August 17, 2018Department: Youth ServicesSalary: $14.12/hr.An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and creative individual to play a key role in the planning and development of a summer-long reading program for children ages 6 to 12.
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We are looking for feedback on the types of adult programming and events you want offered at the Okotoks Public Library. Please share your ideas with us by completing our brief survey. Click on link to participate.
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LEGO Club Ages 6 - 12 Wednesdays, March 7 - April 11, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM No cost. Drop-in. Come down to the library and participate in Lego themed games, activities, and building Lego projects. This is a six week long drop in program. Every class has a different theme to explore! Lego will be provided.
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Seeds! Start Gardening from the Beginning Wednesday, April 4, 6:30 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Janet Melrose, Calgary’s Cottage Gardener, will be talking soil and seeds as we learn about: seed catalogues; some different techniques of seeding and growing on your seedlings; tips & tricks and pitfalls to avoid; And then how to give your new plants a successful launch come the growing season.
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Infant sleep for Parents of Babies 3 to 12 Months of Age Friday, April 6, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM No cost. Click to register. Learn about normal infant sleep, healthy sleep habits and what you can do to help your baby learn to sleep. Babies are welcome in class but we can't accommodate toddlers. Limited space.
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Weekly Meditation Facilitated by Dr. Jared McCollum, Doctor of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Healing Elements. We invite you to join us and discover for yourself all the benefits of a regular mindfulness meditation practice. Dr. McCollum will teach proper deep breathing technique and guide you through a meditation to relax the body, relieve stress and balance emotions.
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How Money Works Monday, April 9, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Part of the national financial literacy campaign.
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Tuesdays, April 10 - May 15, 6:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Wanting to learn about technology! This fun relaxed group looks at building everyday technology skills. We can help to get technology working for you! We supply laptops, but feel free to bring your own as well as tablets and smart phones. Group will explore a variety of topics in a relaxed open environment where participants share and learn from others through conversations.
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Keto Foundations Faciliated by Kelsie Silva Learn: - The basics of the keto diet and how and why it works.
- Why people became afraid of fat and how research has been wrong all along.
- Fasting and tapping into your fat reserves to fuel your body.
- How to lose weight naturally and easily without dieting.
- How high blood sugar is the main predictor of disease later in life.
- How to lower your risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes by adopting a keto diet.
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Presented by Southern Alberta Law Offices These workshops are intended for general education or informational purposes only. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information provided in these workshops. Do not act or rely on any information provided in this workshop without first obtaining your own legal advice. Uncontested Divorce Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 - 7:10 PM No cost. Click to register. We will hopefully dispel some of the myths surrounding separation and divorce. We will discuss the basics of how to obtain an uncontested or joint divorce in Alberta. You will also learn about grounds for divorce, what documents are necessary to be filed in which Court and the general process involved. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can. Property and Spousal Support We will review the laws regarding property division in Alberta. We will talk about what’s divisible, what’s not and some of the different ways to divide property. You’ll also learn a little bit about spousal support; different types, who’s entitled and how it’s calculated. And what’s a discussion about money without a discussion about tax. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can.
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Ending the Financial Feud Workshop facilitated by the Credit Counselling Society, MyMoneyCoach.ca Wednesday, April 11, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register.Love and relationships can bring us tremendous joy in our lives. However combining love and money adds a layer of complication that most of don’t expect when we fall in love. In fact, the frequency of money-related fights is one of the biggest predictors of divorce. Does it seem like you and your spouse/partner are constantly fighting about money? Do you find it hard to even get onto the same page with your finances without it turning into a fight? The good news is there’s hope! Your spouse/partner isn’t trying to make your life difficult financially; they’re just different than you.
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Transform Your Stress Part I (Into to HeartMath)Thursday, April 12, 6:00 - 8:15 PM No cost. Click to register. Relieve stress anytime, anywhere and feel better in the moment. Learn a simple system of tools and techniques from HeartMath that can help build emotional resilience, reduce stress, develop better problem solving abilities, improve sleep and increase mental clarity. For further information about HeartMath call 403-995-2712.
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Tech Talk Café (Adults)Fridays, April 13 - June 15, Event Time No cost. Drop-in.Build your technology knowledge! Offered in a casual drop-in environment where participants bring their own laptops or tablets. A facilitator is on hand to offer assistance on topics such as Windows 8, Social Media, Internet Security/browsing, Skype and managing photos and files. Please call 403-652-5090 for more information.
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Presented by Southern Alberta Law Offices These workshops are intended for general education or informational purposes only. We make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information provided in these workshops. Do not act or rely on any information provided in this workshop without first obtaining your own legal advice. Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives Tuesday, April 17, 6:30 - 7:10 PM No cost. Click to register. Learn a basic knowledge of what goes into a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney and Personal Directive, some of the decisions you need to make when preparing these documents and the powers and duties each document bestows upon your personal representative(s). And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can. Property and Spousal Support Gain a basic understanding of the documents required and the process of administering an estate in Alberta. We’ll talk about when an estate needs to be probated or not and what happens when someone dies without a will in place. And, of course, we’ll answer as many of your questions as we can.
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Tech Talk Intro (Adults) Facilitated by Literacy for Life Foundation.Thursdays, April 12 - May 17, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Just getting started with technology! A great introductory class on the use of popular, current technology! This fun, relaxed group looks at building everyday technology skills. We can help to get technology working for you! We supply laptops but feel free to bring your own as well as tablets and smart phones. Group will explore a variety of topics in a relaxed, open environment where participants share and learn from others through conversations.
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Transform Your Stress Part II Thursday, April 19, 6:00 - 8:15 PM No cost. Click to register. For those who have for those who have attended a 1 - 2.5 hr. Intro Workshop in the last year.
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No Space, No Problem! Vertical Gardening with Donna Balzer Thursday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Join renowned horticulturist, speaker, and author Donna Balzer as she explains how you can cultivate more food in vertical gardens. Multiply your yields faster than breeding bunnies without expanding your space. Growing more food more efficiently by growing vertically lets you raise more edibles in a smaller space than you thought possible!
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T.G.I.F. PD Day Movie Ferdinand (PG)
Friday, April 20, 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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Stay & Play for Grandparents and their Grandchildren Saturday, April 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm No cost. To register call 403-652-8633. This special playtime is reserved for grandparents and their grandchildren under 6 years old. Come for a free morning of fun, crafts and games. An initiative of the Foothills Children's Wellness Network.
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Retirement & Estate Planning Monday, April 23, 7:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Click to register. Part of the national financial literacy campaign.
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Got Milk? The Mysteries of Milk Supply Facilitated by the La Leche League Tuesday, Apr 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Drop-in. No cost. We provide information and support for breastfeeding. We welcome everyone, especially pregnant women, new mothers, experienced mothers... and their support systems.
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Travel Tales Backpack the Rock Wall Trail Tuesday, April 24, 7:00 - 8:00 PM This 55 km trek is one of Canada's premier multi-day backpacks in Kootenay National Park. So called because of the 30 km of almost unbroken limestone walls that tower 900m above the trail, this system boasts beautiful wild flowers on immense meadows, gorgeous lakes, impressive waterfalls, and hanging glaciers. Follow along as we trek from Marble Canyon to Floe Lake, travelling over three alpine passes, along the Great Divide Trail.
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Pole Walking RefresherWednesday, Apr. 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM No cost. Click to register.Join Urban Poling instructor Shirley Crawford as she teaches the proper technique for walking with the poles. Learn how to make your daily walk a whole-body workout with Nordic/Urban poles. Come dressed for the weather and ready to walk! You can bring your own poles or borrow some from the library.
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Pruning Basics Facilitated by Tawni Bartisch, Olds College graduate & ISA Certified Arborist. Participants will learn basic pruning concepts of tree and shrub pruning. Our topics will include: - Pruning objectives
- Why and when we prune
- Pruning tools
- How does a tree respond to pruning cuts?
- Methods to encourage healthy growth in trees and shrubs
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Buying and/or Selling Your Home Seminar Presented by Doug Lord Law Office, lordlaw.ca Thursday, April 26, 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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Jumanji (PG-13) Movie Night for Adults Wednesday, April 25, 6:00 - 8:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. Feel free to bring your own peanut free snacks.
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Pages Book Club Mondays, 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, Apr 3 & May 1 & Jun 5, 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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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, Apr 5, May 3 & Jun 7 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! Saturday, Apr. 21 & May 5, 2:30 - 4:00 PM No cost. Drop-in. Storytime and board games.
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