Silent Book Club
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Edmonton)
Welcome to the Silent Book Club – Cochrane Edition.
Please bring a book to enjoy!

FEBRUARY 2 – THE SHIRE AT 630PM
Here’s how the event will go:
6:30-7:00pm – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
7:00-8:00pm – Quiet reading hour
8:30-8:30pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading
Though the name of the group is Silent Book Club the pub will not be completely silent.

FEBRUARY 21 – FOUND BOOKS & SHOP AT 9AM
Here’s how the event will go:
9:00-9:30am – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
9:30-10:30am – Quiet reading hour
10:30-11:00am – Optional socializing, or just keep reading

Please email sbccochrane@gmail.com with any questions.
More information of Silent Book Club can be found here: https://silentbook.club/
Registration for the February SBC events is open: https://buytickets.at/silentbookclubcochrane

Photography Basics with Jo-Anne Oucharek
2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Photography Basics with Jo-Anne Oucharek
Join Jo-Anne for a hands-on workshop designed for anyone who wants to take better photos, using a camera or phone!
You’ll learn:
– How to use the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) without the jargon
– Simple tricks to compose stronger photos
– Why light is everything in photography
– Easy tips to practice at home or outdoors with any camera
*No experience required! — Just bring your curiosity and your camera (or phone). By the end, you’ll have the confidence to move beyond “auto mode” and start capturing photos that tell your story.
Dates:
– Saturday, February 21st | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Tuesday, March 24th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
– Sunday, April 12th | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
– Thursday, June 25th | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Price: $25 + GST | Fees
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Colour Pencil Semina
2026-02-22 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-03-01 12:30 - 15:30 | Final Touch Art Studio, #10 118 1 Ave West, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
This is a 5 week seminar that teaches the basics of colour pencil art. This seminar is for any level of artist; f on beginner to experienced.

From Browsing to Belonging - Your First-Time Home Buyer Panel
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
From Browsing to Belonging is a first-time home buyer panel designed for people who are curious, cautious, or quietly wondering if homeownership might be closer than they think.
If you’ve been browsing listings, saving homes, and asking “what does this actually involve?”, this conversation is for you. Our panel of local experts — including a Realtor, mortgage lenders, real estate lawyer, home inspector, and financial planner — will walk through the real steps of buying your first home, answer common questions, and help take the mystery (and stress) out of the process.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just real talk, clear information, and space to ask the questions you’ve been holding back.
Whether buying is months away or still feels like a “someday” idea, this panel is about moving from browsing to belonging — at your own pace.
Free tickets!! Register for your free tickets on Eventbrite!!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-browsing-to-belonging-your-first-time-home-buyer-panel-tickets-1981053857416?aff=oddtdtcreator

Cochrane Sings Practice
2026-02-23 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Anglican Church, 404 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, Alberta
Our new Season begins MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8 and if you’re thinking about what awesome amazing extracurricular activity you should join, look no further, ESPECIALLY if you’re a MAN!! Yes we are a MIXED adult choir and YES we have some pretty incredible MEN!!
Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
At the All Saints Anglican Church at 404-4th Ave
www. cochranesings.com for more info!

Business After Hours
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST

Location
Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial Point #1
Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
Complimentary for Chamber Members

Business After Hours

Description

Join us at a NEW LOCATION for our monthly Business Afterhours Networking Event, a complimentary event for Chamber Members that is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month!
This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with local Chamber Members and promote your business in a casual atmosphere.
We do ask that you register for this complimentary event

Cochrane Drama Classes by Sleeping Giants Theatre
2026-02-24 17:15 - 20:00, 2026-03-03 17:15 - 20:00, 2026-03-10 17:15 - 20:00
Winter Drama registration is now open! Join us for an exciting term of drama classes for ages 8 through 12 at Sleeping Giants Theatre!
Who is drama for? Anyone who loves making up stories, creating fun characters, and playing in imaginary worlds with new friends!
Every class, we play fun drama games to build our ensemble and teamwork skills while developing our acting skills at the same time. We also work on body and voice techniques to build presence and confidence on stage through fun exercises. And throughout the term, we work together to create a brand new original play to present at the end of the semester!
If you’d like to learn more, head on over to www.sleepinggiantstheatre.ca/classes for all the details.
Class starts on January 27th! Don’t miss your chance to register!

Start Up Cochrane
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Corner Coworking, 225 Railway Street E, Cochrane
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.

NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.

COST: Free

What can I do? How do I get involved?

For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.

-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?

FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS & LEADERS
2026-02-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
🌟 FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS & LEADERS
Looking to strengthen your workforce? Join us for an engaging session designed to help your business find, recruit, and retain qualified candidates from diverse hiring pools.
📌 Finding Opportunities in Recruitment & Retention
📅 February 26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Frank Wills Community Hall
📍 405 – 1 Street E., Cochrane, AB
👥 Perfect for business owners, hiring managers, supervisors, and non-profit leaders
🤝 Brought to you by Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) in partnership with Government of Alberta and Cochrane Chamber of Commerce.
📧 Register or learn more (email us): cisccochrane@gmail.com
🌐 cochraneimmigrantservices.ca
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to build inclusive hiring strategies and grow your team! ✨
#CISC #FreeWorkshop #Recruitment #Retention #InclusiveHiring #BusinessGrowth #CommunityPartnerships 💼🌍

Mushrooms: Nature's Hidden Kingdom
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
Welcome to Cochrane’s Parent & Tot Sing-Along Sessions!
Join us for a fun and interactive music experience with your little ones. Sing along to popular children’s songs and nursery rhymes in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
STARTING DATE Friday January 3, 2025
Time: Doors at 10:00 AM music starts at 10:15am
Location: Frank Wills Community Hall
Coffee, tea and cookies provided.
Bring your singing voices and get ready to bond with your child through music. No experience necessary, just come ready to have a great time!
Floor seating so bring a blanket, yoga mat or cushion if you’d like.
*Price is for parent & tot with no more than 2 parents per caregiver. $7/each drop-in or $20 for 4 consecutive drop ins (billed once at the beginning of the month)

Paint, Sip & Create
2026-03-02 19:00 - 22:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL

Workshop: Capacity Under Pressure
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:30
Feeling stretched thin? Overwhelmed?
Still showing up and getting it done, but wondering how long you can keep this pace?
You’re not alone. In collaboration with CETS (Cochrane Emergency Training Services), we are hosting a 90-minute workshop on Monday, March 3rd designed specifically for people who are committed, capable, and completely maxed out.
What you’ll learn:
Why your brain feels “full” (and what to do about it).
Practical tools to build capacity when you can’t add more hours to the day/
How to strengthen your resilience without adding another thing to your to-do list.
This isn’t therapy. It’s not meditation.
It’s brain fitness – practical, science-based strategies and tools you can use immediately.
Who this is for: Parents juggling work and family. Professionals managing high-stress roles. Anyone who needs more capacity but doesn’t have time for “one more thing.”

Tickets: $20
Date: Tuesday, March 3 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Location: Cochrane Emergency Training Services, 218 5Ave.W. (Door is next to the Cochrane Movie House Entrance)

A little about Me – I’m Jamila, founder and program director of Village of Play. I’ve spent 25 years in high stress corporate environments and now work with schools, healthcare workers, and community organizations teaching practical executive function skills.

Undercover Detective Book Club
2026-03-04 16:00 - 16:45, 2026-03-11 16:00 - 16:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Do you love solving puzzles and breaking codes? We will be reading Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library every week then have a deciphering craft or activity to test our problem solving skills and crack the mystery! For ages 9-12

**POSTPONED** SOTB Mahjong Tournament
2026-03-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Road E., Cochrane, AB, Canada
****POSTPONED***

SOTB is hosting an all day Mahjong Tournament on Friday, March 6th at the SOTB Centre Auditorium.
This will be an American Mahjong tournament using 2025 cards.
The tournament is open to everyone who plays Mahjong.
The cost to register is $10 per player, lunch will be served and there will be prizes awarded at the end of the tournament.

MENDING NIGHT - DARNING DEMO
2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30
Bring your mending projects and join us for a cozy, hands-on community Mending Night.
From beginners to seasoned stitchers — everyone’s welcome. Torn seams, missing buttons, well-loved sweaters, holey socks… bring it all.
Need help figuring out a repair? We’ve got your back. Curious about visible mending? Yes, please.
We’ll also be doing a darning demo — perfect for socks and other well-worn favourites that need a little extra love.
Come stitch, learn, and give your clothes a second life.

COOKING FOR KIDS 8 - 12 YRS *SOLD OUT*
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:30
Kids class for ages 8-12, theme is Mexican Street Food!
Kids are going to learn skills and have tons of fun! 😃
Class will be held upstairs at the Polka Dot Creek Yarn store in #cochraneab
Spots are limited, register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kids-cooking-class-mexican-cuisine-new-time-added-tickets-1982556972273?aff=erellivmlt

COOKING FOR KIDS 8 - 12 YRS
2026-03-08 15:00 - 17:30
Kids class for ages 8-12, theme is Mexican Street Food!
Kids are going to learn skills and have tons of fun! 😃
Class will be held upstairs at the Polka Dot Creek Yarn store in #cochraneab
Spots are limited, register here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kids-cooking-class-mexican-cuisine-tickets-1981975902277?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=search_android&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPo5TtjbGNrA-jlK2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm0DHFr-NFOSDSeI_EfA5Z6feCxi9NTogVop7Zs4Qh_yF5uZZhj0Awv9mT0c_aem_-r7Ao7bR2yVHtWw7bhATcg

CONNECT & CRAFT
2026-03-09 13:30 - 15:30
Connections & Crafts is a welcoming, ongoing craft social bringing together makers of all ages and experience levels at our local seniors assisted living community.This isn’t a formal class — it’s a shared table.
Bring whatever you’re working on (or just bring yourself). Knitting, crochet, embroidery, mending, paper crafts, painting, sketching — all crafts are welcome. Beginners sit beside lifelong makers. Stories are shared. Skills are passed down. Laughter happens naturally.
Whether you come to create, connect, learn, teach, or simply enjoy good company — you belong here.
All ages All levels All crafts Community firstWe’re building meaningful connections, one project at a time.

HAWTHORNE SENIOR LIVING
60 FIRESIDE GATE

COCHRANE BUSINESS NETWORK - MARCH
2026-03-10 12:00 - 14:00 | The Station, 360 Railway St W, Cochrane, AB, Canada
Meet our speakers

HBM Chartered Professional Accountants have been supporting businesses in Cochrane and the surrounding area for over 30 years.

As a full-service firm, they work across financial statements, corporate and personal tax, bookkeeping, GST/HST and business advisory – but what really sets them apart is their focus on small and medium owner-managed businesses.

Brigitte, Ryan and Landon work with local business owners every day. They understand the real-life questions, the grey areas and the “am I doing this right?” moments that come with running a business.

Join us March 10 for All Things Tax & Accounting: Common Scenarios Explained – a practical session designed to bring clarity to the numbers behind your business.

Register here: https://cochranebusinessnetwork.com/upcoming-events/

March 10
12-2pm
The Station
$25 per person – includes lunch by Potpourri

Chicago - Teen Edition
2026-03-10 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cochrane Ranchehouse, 1 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Alberta
TUESDAY MARCH 10 – 7PM
WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 – 7PM
THURSDAY MARCH 12 – 7PM
FRIDAY MARCH 13 – 4PM
SATURDAY MARCH 14 – 1PM

TICKETS: https://cur8.com/26257/project/137248

Before Hours - Coffee Break
2026-03-11 07:00 - 09:00
Kickstart your morning with our new monthly Business Before Hours Networking Event!

Location
Cochrane Coffee Traders Ltd.
114, 2nd Ave West Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
This event is complimentary, however registration is required.

Website
http://www.cochranechamber.ca

Exclusively for Chamber Members, this complimentary gathering takes place on the second Wednesday of each month—offering the perfect opportunity to connect, build relationships, and showcase your business in a friendly, laid-back atmosphere.

Jewellery Evaluation and Buying Event at the Lions Club Event Centre
2026-03-12 10:00 - 17:00 | The Lions Event Centre, 109 5th Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Come to our Evaluation & Buying event in Cochrane! Get a complimentary evaluation and purchase offer for your fine jewellery, gemstones, watches, coins and more from our expert appraisers. No obligation to sell. Reserve your appointment today.
Event Information:
Location: Cochrane Lion’s Club
Address: 109 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, AB
Date: Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Time: Appointments are available from 10 AM to 5 PM.
To book your appointment, select your preferred time slot through the Register button. Alternatively, you can call us at 1-800-359-9021 to schedule.
For more info visit our website: harringtonsauctions.com
