The Western Wheel’s Datebook is a listing of upcoming events, activities and meetings taking place throughout the Foothills. If you would like to submit a non-commercial listing to be included in the Datebook, please email [email protected].
Children's Makerspace at the Okotoks Public Library allows kids to drop into the children’s area of the library and make a themed craft. Upcoming themes include: St. Patrick's Day (March 9 to 17), Easter (March 30 to April 8), Spring (April 10 to 17) and Mother’s Day Cards (May 4 to 13). The free drop-in program is made possible by a generous donation from the Okotoks Lions Club. okotokslibrary.ca
The Town of Okotoks is hosting a Tipi Painting Event at the Foothills Centennial Centre on March 16, 17 and 18. The liners of a traditional Blackfoot tipi will be laid out and residents are welcome to sign up for a time slot to leave their painted handprint on the liners. Each bookable time slot is 30 minutes long. okotoks.ca
Drop into the Okotoks Public Library on school PD Days for showings of your favourite family-friendly films. Puss in Boots: The Last Wish will be screened on Friday, March 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Free event is open to all ages. okotokslibrary.ca
The Town of Okotoks’ Environmental Education Centre hosts Nature Friday every week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. where activities focus on a different theme. Upcoming topics include: Dinos (March 17) and World Water Day (March 24). okotoks.ca
The Sheep Creek Arts Council is having its annual general meeting on Sunday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Come and find out what art and quilt classes are offered and the clubs (quilting, camera and drop-in art) that meet there. Arts council is located at 133 Sunset Blvd. in Diamond Valley West. sheepcreekarts.ca.
Join the Welcoming Okotoks project, FCIS in partnership with the Town of Okotoks for an International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination event on Tuesday, March 21 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Foothills Centennial Centre. Take part in an evening of cultural presentations, food, activities, connections and learnings. okotoks.ca
Dewdney Players: One Act Plays will be staged at the Rotary Performing Arts Centre from March 23 to 25 and March 30 to April 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door (seniors are $15 in advance, $20 at the door). okotoks.ca
A Repair Café will be held on Saturday, March 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Volunteers will be on hand to fix a variety of items, including electronics, small appliances, toys, clothing and more. Food bank donations will be accepted. okotoks.ca
Join Kathy Coutts from the Okotoks Museum and Archives and a conservation educator from the Town of Okotoks for a free Earth Hour guided walk of historic downtown Okotoks on Saturday, March 25 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn the history of Okotoks as well as some of the environmental initiatives underway in town. Meet at the Okotoks Museum and Archives at 49 North Railway St. okotoks.ca
Foothills Regional Victim Services will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, March 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Foothills Centennial Centre. okotoks.ca
An all-ages Family Easter Bunny Storytime will be held at the Okotoks Public Library on Thursday, March 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. okotokslibrary.ca
The Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 2023 Trade & Lifestyle Show on Saturday, April 1 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and Sunday, April 2 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Okotoks Recreation Centre. Over 250 vendors will be under one roof as the chamber has once again partnered with Market Square to bring its Spring Fling Artisan Market to the recreation centre that weekend. okotokschamber.ca
The 2023 Alberta Summer Games are hosting a concert featuring the Travelling Mabels at the Foothills Centennial Centre on Saturday, April 1 at 7 p.m. Opening act will be Over the Moon. Tickets are $50 and available at Sobeys or online at 2023asg.com.
The Big Rock Singers present Viva Italia on Saturday, April 1 at Okotoks United Church. There will be two performances: 4 and 7:30 p.m. The choir will be participating in the 2023 Verona International Choral Competition as well as performing in other Italian cities this spring. There is limited seating and advance tickets ($20) only. For tickets, email [email protected]. okotoks.ca
Tired of mowing your lawn? Looking for a yard that is vibrant, doesn't require harsh fertilizers and is a benefit to Okotoks' ecosystem? Join the Town of Okotoks, in partnership with the Okotoks Garden Club, for Lawn Alternatives — Green Living Workshop on Monday, April 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Learn all about options for grass-free yards from Mike Dorion, founder of Living Soil Solutions. The workshop is available online and in-person at the Environmental Education Centre. Pre-registration required. okotoks.ca
A Veterans Wall Guided Tour will be held on Sunday, April 9 at 2 p.m. Kathy Coutts of the Okotoks Museum and Archives will talk about the brave men from the Okotoks district who fought in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Meet at the wall on Veterans Way at 2 p.m. okotoks.ca
An all-ages open mic night is being held at the Okotoks Elks Hall on Thursday, April 13 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. All performers welcome. There is no charge for admission or to perform. eventcreate.com/e/openmic
Youngsters aged six to 13 can enter their greatest LEGO creation in the Okotoks Public Library’s LEGO Contest on Saturday, April 15. Use your imagination (no kits please) and see what awesome things you can do with LEGO. Limited space. Preregistration required. Okotokslibrary.ca
Teachers Rule! exhibit is on view at the Okotoks Museum and Archives until June 30. The exhibit shares the trials and triumphs of some of the early teachers who taught in the Okotoks area as well as some fond and not-so-fond memories from their former students. okotoks.ca
The Okotoks Art Gallery has a pair of exhibits on display until March 31. Laura Payne’s Hyperradial is an immersive time-based installation comprised of a mapped animated form projected over a painted surface. The Embodied Self by Sinéad Ludwig-Burgess showcases a series of mixed media sculptures that represent universal experiences relevant to the human condition. okotoks.ca
The LEGO Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. Kids aged six to 12 can enjoy playing with LEGO and meeting new friends in the free, drop-in activity. okotokslibrary.ca
The Rotary Club of Okotoks meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 6 p.m. at the Crystal Ridge Golf Club. okotoksrotary.ca
The Indie Author Group meets every third Thursday at the Okotoks Public Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The group is a community of local authors whose goal is to encourage and support writers during their creative journey. The group includes members new to the writing world and published authors. [email protected]
An ELL (English Language Learning) class is held every Thursday from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. Learn vocabulary that will help you in everyday situations in classes facilitated by YMCA LINC instructor Deb Payne. Classes are free and drop-in. okotokslibrary.ca
The Okotoks Chess Club meets every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Okotoks Public Library. The free club aims to improve chess play and maintains a friendly environment where learning takes priority over winning. Chess sets and clocks are available. All ages welcome, drop in. [email protected]
