Little Sprouts at Growing Roots
2025-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Edmonton)
Get outside with your 18–36 month olds in this parented outdoor program at the Cochrane Ranch. This Forest School program provides a fantastic opportunity for kids to explore, play outside with other kids and make new friends. It’s for kids who are ready to dip their toes into the larger world but are not ready to be on their own just yet. Let’s help our littles embrace their curiosity and take on the world with confidence!
When: Friday mornings, 10:30-12
Where: Historic Cochrane Ranche
Who: 18-36 months olds and their families – siblings welcome!
Cost: First class free! Then $15/class. Register for only the class(es) you wish to attend
More details at GrowingRootsKids.ca

Friending Fridays at the Taproom
2025-01-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
New in town? Looking to meet new people and make new friends?
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Join us every Friday from 4-6pm for FRIENDING FRIDAYS!
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$20 Pitchers
Complimentary Popcorn
Buy a stranger a pint for 10% off

Join their Friending Fridays Facebook group HERE.

French Language Film: The Rocket
2025-01-17 16:00 - 18:30 | Cochrane Movie House

Legion DINNERS + KARAOKE
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
Every Friday night from 5:30pm to 7pm – hit up the Legion for a pint and some dinner!
Various weekly options available.
+ Karaoke with DJ Marky Mark

To reserve a table for groups of 8 or more, please call: 403 932 2011

Singles Week - Bowling Night
2025-01-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Cochrane Lanes, 402 Railway Street West #Suite 11, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B6, Canada
Welcome to Cochrane’s second annual Singles Week where we are bringing singles together in fun and relaxed environments to participate in different activities with other local singles with potential to make connections – love or friendship.
Get ready to strike up conversations and make new connections while enjoying some friendly competition on the lanes. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or a newbie, this event is open to singles of all skill levels.
Tickets include:
3 hours of bowling, with shoe rental
Use of sports simulators & arcade games
Popcorn, fountain pop/juice/coffee
Mingling time during & after the games
Teams will be formed based on registrations, and you will have the opporunity to play on two different teams.
Grab your bowling shoes, bring your A-game, and let’s roll into a fantastic night of mingling and laughter.

Live Music at The Venue Sportsbar & Grill
2025-01-17 21:30 - 23:30 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
LIVE MUSIC EACH WEEK AT THE VENUE
NO COVER
STARTS AT 9:30PM BUT GOES ALL NIGHT!

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-01-17 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-01-18 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Silent Book Club
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Silent Book meets the 3rd SAturday of the Month at FOUND. 9am to 11am

Living Sustainably III Series
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30
Living Sustainably Series III – Session 02 | Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality in the Bow Valley | Saturday, January 18 | 10:00 – 11:30amWildfires are occurring more frequently in western Canada, the resulting wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality in the Bow Valley. The Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) monitors, collects, and analyzes air quality data in Calgary and the surrounding region. For this session CRAZ will review and discuss the following: the composition of smoke; fire and air; how smoke can negatively affect a person’s health; how to protect yourself during smoke events; overview of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI); and overall air quality trends in the Bow Valley.Speakers: Mandeep Dhaliwal, Air Quality Program Manager and Tanya Carlson, Engagement Program Manager, both with CRAZ.CRAZ has developed a “Community Guide to Wildfire Smoke and Health’, to provide consistent Alberta-specific messaging, resources, and information to help municipalities, companies, schools, organizations and the public to plan for and prepare for wildfire smoke events.Location: Frank Wills Memorial Hall (405 – 1st Street East, Cochrane)Sessions are free of charge, but registration is requested.Register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wildfire-smoke-and-air-quality-in-the-bow-valley-tickets-1135132193949?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawH3a5BleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcre5RH91BRAiP0y3p89G2jHYPn35c7WVSAfGWf1qxXmTjFHnUlVy0eEvQ_aem_tg8v0Ct_wrOwrouwLvVHJg‘Living Sustainably Series III’ is the third series of speaker presentations for Cochrane area residents, organized and hosted by CEAC. Sessions will be scheduled every month until April, 2025.Speaker Series Information for all Sessions: https://bit.ly/4fOittxPlease share with your friends and neighbours!

Flash Battle of the Decades at Sink or Swim Tattoo Co.
2025-01-18 10:00 - 21:00 | Sink or Swim Tattoo Co., 220 - 118 1 Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A6, Canada
🎉 Ink your nostalgia! 🎶 Get ready for the Flash Battle of the Decades! ✌️
Our epic tattoo flash sale brings the best of the ‘70s 🌼, ‘80s 🎸, ‘90s 📼, and 2000s 💿 to life in ink.
Flash tattoos (approximately 1.5” squared) are $75 each, including black linework and optional shading. Add one colour to your piece for an additional $15. 👨‍🎤
We’ll also have a promo on piercings, which will be $65 each (including standard jewellery). 🕺
Don’t miss your chance to wear your favourite decade on your sleeve, literally! 🛼 Service will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on January 18, 2025.
Stay tuned for a sneak peek at some of the designs!
PLEASE NOTE: Prices listed above do not include GST.

Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-01-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for our all-ages Let’s Go Lego drop-in, where you can learn while having fun! We have lots of Lego Education and Steam sets and will be spending hands-on time letting our imaginations go wild!
We play on Saturdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

LEGION: SHUFFLE BOARD
2025-01-18 16:00 - 18:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
DROP IN TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 4PM
DROP IN SATURDAYS AT 2PM

Malanka 2025
2025-01-18 16:30 - 19:30 | Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, 109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 0A4, Canada
Celebrate Malanka 2025 with us in Cochrane, AB.
Join us on Saturday, January 18, 2025 for an unforgettable Ukrainian event!
Enjoy a traditional Ukrainian dinner, live music, singing, dancing and performances .
Don’t miss the night of culture, food, entertainment, and a chance to support Ukrainian Association in Cochrane!
Fun event for all ages!
Register by January 15
For more details about the tickets or how to purchase them, please, email at uacochrane@gmail.com or call 587-438-3651 Tetiana

GRAND OPENING: The Creative Haven
2025-01-18 18:00 - 20:00
We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming Grand Opening of The Creative Haven Art & Wellness Studio! Spaces are limited, so please RSVP if you are planning to attend. We would love to see you there!
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LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-01-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Adult Co-ed Drop In Dodgeball
2025-01-18 18:30 - 20:00 | SLS Centre, 800 Griffin Rd E, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2B8, Canada
Adult (18+) co-ed drop in dodgeball nights are starting up again at the SLS Centre on Saturdays, 6:30-8:00pm. We play casual and for fun!
This is a great way to get some fun exercise and meet new people. Beginners are welcome, and hope to see as many people out as possible.
Entry is $5 a night, free for SLS members. You can register here:
https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/slsc/daycare/program/33?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&online=true

MUSIC BINGO at Cabeza Grande
2025-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Cabeza Grande, Heartland, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
This Saturday Jan 18/25 @ 7PM!

MUSIC BINGO

Call us at 403-981-8226 for reservations!

Sunday Jam at the Legion
2025-01-19 13:00 - 17:00 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
“We Be Jammin” this Sunday Jan 19th. Everyone welcome.

Puzzle Race at the Taproom
2025-01-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
January puzzle race tickets are available! Get your ticket now before they sell out! One ticket per team.
Form a team of up to 4 and compete against all other teams to finish your 500 piece puzzle the fastest. The first team to successfully complete the puzzle wins a prize!

SUNDAY JAM AT THE VENUE
2025-01-19 16:00 - 20:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
The Sunday Jam is back at the Venue starting October 6th!
Featuring Allen Christie.
WINGS $10 OFF
HAPPY HOUR 2PM TO 8PM

DROP IN STORYTIME (PARENTED)
2025-01-20 11:15 - 12:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that will incorporate early literacy skills into your daily routine. These sessions will keep your preschooler interacting from start to finish!
Session #1 – January 13 – February 10

*All Early Literacy sessions are drop in, to a maximum of 25 people. Program passes will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Event dates

Every week on Monday ends on February 10, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

The CLUB Teen Drop In
2025-01-20 14:00 - 18:00 | The CLUB for Teens, 204 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta
We have an exciting week coming up at The CLUB and hope you can join us!We will be starting the week off cooking with the ChefNation program. If you have registered please don’t forget to attend!Tuesday we will be hosting a Paint Night! It will be a chance to make a beautiful winter creation, make friends and have fun! Sign up using the link below!https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/paint-night-janWednesday WiseGuyz will continue and The CLUB’s drop in will be finishing at 4pm.Thursday our Pokemon trainers are meeting and battling it out. Stop in to join this very fun and casual club!Friday we will have our usual drop in fun. Drop in to see us this week for fun activities and friends!

LEGION: POOL LEAGUE
2025-01-20 18:30 - 21:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30PM
CONTACT PACIFIC VENDING AT (587) 577-5434

Cochrane Wild Rose Square Dance Club
2025-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Seniors on the Bow, 800 Griffin Road E., Cochrane, AB, Canada
Square dance lessons for beginners Mondays at 6:30 p.m.
Experienced dancers start at 7 p.m.
Singles, couples, and families are welcome (12 yrs+).
Casual dress. We are closed for July and August.

Cochrane Sings
2025-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Anglican Church, 404 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, Alberta

LEGION: DART LEAGUE
2025-01-20 19:30 - 21:30 | The Legion, 114 Fifth Ave, Cochrane, Canada
MONDAY NIGHTS AT 7:30PM

LEAGUE CONTACT: WWW.COCHRANEDARTS.COM

Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party
2025-01-20 21:00 - 23:30 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Join us for a night of laughter & fun to countdown Empyrean Series Book 3 Release!
**Onyx Storm: Empyrean Series Book 3 Release Party**
� **Date**: January 20, 2025� **Time**: 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM� **Location**: Right Here at Found Books & Shop
Join us for an unforgettable night as we celebrate the release of *Onyx Storm*, the thrilling third book in the Empyrean series! Immerse yourself in a fantastical evening packed with excitement and adventure. Your ticket includes:
� A copy of the Limited Edition Deluxe Onyx Storm (Value: $43.99)
� One complimentary drink� Snacks to fuel you throughout the night� Dragon-inspired movies screening in the basement� Games and challenges to test your dragon wits and skills� Craft stations where you can create your own magical mementos� Laughter & Prizes handed out throughout the night!� Loyalty Members : if ticket purchased prior to Oct 20th, 2024 you also receive 10 loyalty points!

Whether you’re a fan of the series or new to the world of *Empyrean*, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, unleash your imagination, and prepare for a night full of surprises!

� **Ticket Price**: $100 (Includes First print run special edition copy of the book, one drink and snacks)
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the adventure! The bar will be open for purchases all night with a potential pizza run for a late night snack ($)!
Please ensure the email address provided An email will be sent within a week of confirmation requesting dietary restrictions, movie screening suggestions etc.

10% off Tuesday at Home Reno Heaven
2025-01-21 | Home Reno Heaven, 136 Charlesworth Ave, Cochrane
Home Reno Heaven presents – EVERY Tuesday save 10% off all items in store!
All proceeds support affordable housing in Cochrane.

Located at 136 Charlesworth Avenue in Cochrane.

BNI Inspire - Business Networking Meeting
2025-01-21 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
We help business professionals grow their business through a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing program.
Weekly (except the first Tuesday of the Month which is in person at the Legion) online, from 8am to 9:30am.
