SAEA Annual Events / Programs |
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Program / Event |
Description |
Cost |
Month |
2021 |
| Culture Night Dinners - Taste Of's | Various cultural groups hosting dinners with a theme showcasing their background including food they eat, music & enteratinment, | $20 p/ticket | 3rd Friday Monthly except June July, Aug. & Dec. | 3rd Friday Monthly except June July, Aug. & Dec. |
| Black History Month | A celebration of African & Caribbean Canadian Culture with informative speakers, fashion shows, music & displays | Free | February | February |
| Cultural Diversity Day | Speakers, Food & Entertainment showcasing the diversity in Lethbridge | $5 admission | May 21st | May 21st |
| Asian Heritage Festival | Informative displays, fashion show, music & dance, food, | Free | 4th Saturday in May | Sat. May 22 |
| Latin Fest | A celebration of Latin culture through food, music & beer garden, has been held in gult gardens, free admission | Free | 2nd Saturday in July | Sat. July 10 |
| Heritage Day | Largest annual event celbration diverse cultures through food music, dance, displays and literature | Admission Fee | First Monday in August | Aug 2 |
| Afro Fest | A fun festival full of food, displays and entertainment | Admission Fee | 2nd Saturday in September | Sept. 11 |
| Multicultural Market | A variety of cultural food and cultural items for sale from around the globe, cultural entertainemnt stage with dance & music. | Admission $5 | 3rd Saturday in October | Oct. 23 |
| Newcomers Event | Proides newer immigrants & refugees an opportunity to interface with a wide variety of social service agencies in Lethbridge such as Leth. Police Service, AB Health, Red Cross, YWCA, YMCA, Boys & Girls club, Leth Public Library etc. | Free | 2nd Thursday in October | Oct. 7 |
| Christmas Around the World | An evening of free hot chocolate, crafts, face painting & multicultural entertainment with SAEA member groups sharing in their Christmas Cultural traditions with food etc. | Free | 2nd Friday in December | Dec. 10 |
| Community Christmas Dinner | Annual free Christmas dinner for the cities less fortunate in the community using donations and volunteers. | Free | 3rd Friday in December | Dec. 17 |
| Building Cultural Bridges | Cultural practices, educational sessions | Free | Yearly as advertised | |
| Immigration Workshops | In partner ship with Leth. Family Services providing educational sessions by lawyers, consultants who specialize in immigration | Free | Quarterly | |
| Member Social Nights | A fun social event for SAEA members & invited guests that may potentially want to be a member giving members the opportunity to network with other members and socialize | Free | 1st Thurs. in March, June, Sept. & Dec. | 1st Thurs. in March, June, Sept. & Dec. |
| Dates may vary slighly due to the days holdiays fall on the
calendar year. Additional events may be added throughout the year. |
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