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Events happening this weekend has something for everyone

Events happening this weekend has something for everyone

The Warrior Relay races showcase individual riders racing bareback on thorough bred horses, and after the rider completes a lap they must jump from one horse to another before they complete the next lap. In total, the single rider does to transfers to three different horses in three laps.

The RMTC also has nine other races happening tomorrow as well.

Horses will be thundering down the track between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. and the Blackfoot dancing ceremony will occur at 3:45 p.m. just before the Warrior Relay.

If heavy equipment and horse racing aren’t you thing, you can make your way to the Lethbridge Public Library Main Branch for the Mega Book Sale – The Sequel.

Happening at the Main Branch, Saturday May 14 and Sunday May 15, 2022 over 300 boxes of books are being put on sale. There’s bound to be something for a reader of any level. Proceeds from the sale help the Lethbridge Public Library enhance its collections and programs.

Tickets are just $5 dollars, and when you redeem your ticket you get a free bag of books, DVDs, and/or CDs.

Also on Sunday, the Troyanda Ukrainian Dance Club (TUDC) is hosting a special benefit concert for Ukraine.

The concert is taking place at the Genevieve E. Yates Memorial Centre located at 1002 4 Ave S. The event which is set to be a colourful and lively showcase of dances, costumes, and music from various regions of Ukraine will be presented for all of Lethbridge to enjoy will include performances by the TUDC, the Bridge Brass Quintet, and Interludo String Duo.

TUDC invites you to listen to some great music and experience the skillful dancers as they take to the stage for everyone again. The hope is that many will come to watch a great show while being able to provide much needed support for Ukraine at the same time.

Tickets are by donation with 100% of the proceeds going towards humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

Night owls don’t fret, there’s an event for you too.

Sunday night at Popson Park, 950 60 Avenue West. The Lethbridge Astronomy Society will be hosting an event to watch the total lunar eclipse.

Those attending the event are asked to bring a warm drink and dress for the weather as the eclipse is set to begin at 9:30 p.m.

Be aware, if conditions are cloudy that evening the event will be cancelled. However, if the weather cooperates, you can view this unique lunar event no equipment required!