2008 Events & Special Programs

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JUL
| AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC

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UPCOMING | PAST
MAY

MAY 3-10

Historic Lethbridge [& Area] Week

Fabulous events, including:

Wed MAY 7 | 5:00 - 8:00

Taste of Downtown

Tickets sold out! Go to localdining.ca to enter contest - 4 tickets can be won.

>> details

 


Sat MAY 10 | 10:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

Free admission, programs and activities throughout the day celebrating the opening of the new exhibit For you the war is over:

  • 11:00 Film: The Enemy Within, documentary on German soldiers in Lethbridge
  • 1:00 Hip Hip Hooray, a quartet of the Southern Accord Chorus highlighting music of the 1930s and 1940s.
  • 3:00 Film: The Enemy Within

Contact Belinda by email for more information

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JUNE

Government of Canada site

Sat JUN 21 | 10:30 - 3:30

National Aboriginal Day

A city-wide celebration. At the Galt, story telling and tours of the Discovery Hall's Kainai Exhibit.

Contact Belinda by email for more information

 

SPONSORED BY

Advanced Technique Denture Centre


Sun JUN 22 | 12:00 - 6:00 pm

Galt Babies Birthday Party
By Invitation - RSVP required

Were you born at the Galt Hospital prior to 1956? Then mark the Galt Babies Birthday Party in your calendar!

  • noon-5:00 pm VIP greetings on the hour
  • 1:00-4:30 pm Herb Hicks Quintet with music from the 30s, 40s, and 50s
  • Exhibits open
  • Tours of the old hospital every 15 min and 45 minutes after the hour
  • Strawberry shortcake
  • Coffee, tea and cold beverages

email your contact information to be added to the Galt Babies registry and to receive a party invitation:

name | date of birth | mailing address | phone # | email address

Or phone it in to event coordinator Lori Harasem-Mitchell

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JULY

Tue JUL 01 | 10:00 - 6:00

Canada Day & Museum Community Day

MUSEUM OPEN, free admission all day

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AUGUST
 

Tue AUG 19 | following the Parade

Scenic Plaza Whoop-Up Days BBQ
South Patio

The businesses located at Scenic Plaza present their annual fundraiser for local charity! Enjoy beef-on-a-bun and entertainment following the Whoop-Up Days parade.

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SEPTEMBER

 

 

Fri SEP 12 | 4:00 - 10:00

Galt Beer Tasting
Viewing Gallery

Get your tickets early for this popular Lethbridge event. Sample beer and wine from favourite and new brewers and vintners, win door prizes, enjoy pizza and the amazing view of the Oldman River valley!

Contact Lori by email for more information

 

Mon SEP 14 | noon - 2:00

Welcome Back BBQ

potluck for volunteers and staff

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OCTOBER

Sat OCT 18 | 10:00 - 4:30

Museum Community Day

Free admission, p Programs and activities throughout the day celebrating the opening of the new exhibit Egypt, Gift of the Nile.

Contact Belinda by email for more information

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NOVEMBER

Sat NOV 29 | 9:30 - 12:30

Brunch with Santa

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DECEMBER

Sat DEC 03 | 6:00 - 10:00

Christmas Party

for volunteers and staff

 

Wed DEC 31

An Egyptian New Year's Eve
Viewing Gallery

Ring in the new year in style during the run of our Egypt, Gift of the Nile exhibit. The evening will be divided into two portions:

  • 100 tickets for meal & dance (6:30 pm)
    Belly dancers at 8 pm for dinner guests
  • 100 tickets for dance only (9:00 pm)
    Dancing to music by a local dj
    Midnight snacks

Tickets on sale NOV 1.08

Contact Lori by email for more information

   
 
PAST
2008
 
JANUARY

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Thu JAN 24 | 7:00 pm

Robbie Burns Day
Viewing Gallery

Celebrate Robbie Burns Day with us! Lethbridge Highland Dancers, bagpipes, odes to the bard, access to the permanent exhibit, and of course, haggis sampling if you dare! Thanks to O'Rileys for helping with the preparation of the haggis.

$2.50 | free for annual pass holders | children 6 and under

Contact Lori by email for more information

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FEBRUARY

Sat FEB 02 | 10:00 - 4:30

Museum Free Day: Once Upon A Time...

details >>

Contact Belinda by email for more information

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MARCH

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Burnbrae Farms

CPF Canadian Parents for French Lethbridge Chapter

Costco

Lethbridge Centre

save on foods

Sat MAR 22 | 10:00 - 2:00
$4 [$3*]/child * annual pass holder rate

  • Crafts, activities, games & more
  • Admission to the Discovery Hall, includes Once Upon A Time...
  • meet the Easter Bunny [bring your camera!

12-1:00 : Slay a dragon!

not really, but we will have reptiles at the museum – come learn more about these dragon “ancestors”

 
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MAR 25-28 | 8:30 - 4:30 | ages 6 to 9

Coulees & Culture Connection

See our programs page for details>>

or contact bcrowson@galtmuseum.com

APRIL
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Wed APR 16 | 5:30

National Volunteer Week

Celebration of the Order of the Galt
~To honour our Kings and our Queens…thanks a million!~

RSVP to Lori at 403.320-4219 before April 10 with your name and # of guests. Free to Galt volunteers; $7.50 for your guests. Sponsored by:

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LISTEN ...

LISTEN to our radio spot


Sat APR 19 | 6:00 pm

The Feast of the Black Knight
Viewing Gallery

A new spring fundraiser, this is a one-of-a-kind Medieval style evening of food and celebration!

  • Four-course Medieval-themed meal
  • Medieval music and entertainment by:

    Jenny Thornhill
    Jon Helm
    Lethbridge Medieval Society
    Cave Cantemus
    Joey Vedres
    Students from the U of L theatre department
    Alysa Harron from the Fuzzy Lizard Glass Studio

  • Samples of mead, tours of the exhibit
  • a silent auction, and
  • facts, fiction and surprises too!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Tickets are $75/person, with a $30 tax receipt issued for each. For more information on reserving your tickets or tables, or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Lori at 403.320-4219 or send an email.


Tue APR 22 | 10:00 - 4:30 pm

Lethbridge Earth Day Event

Celebrate earth day! BYOC and receive free coffee in the Museum Store today!

This event engages the public and local food and beverage businesses by promoting the use of reusable beverage containers to reduce waste. BYOC - bring your own cup for Earth Day. Sponsored by The City of Lethbridge, Communities in Bloom, and participating businesses.

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Lori Harasem-Mitchell, Special Events & Volunteer Coordinator
Tel: [403] 320.4219
Email: lmitchell[at]galtmuseum[dot]com

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