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EVENTS NatureCity Festival May 24-31 around Saskatoon. Celebrate nature and culture. Created by people dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of nature. Keynote speakers Cam Collyer on May 24, Grant Pearsell and Gary Pedersen on May 26, and Michelle Molnar and Barbara Hambidge on May 28. Explore, wonder, feast, learn, share, listen and enjoy. Visit wildaboutsaskatoon.org. The Caswell School Band May 25, 2 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. A performance by musicians from Caswell School, while surrounded by the works of young artists in School Art. 36th Annual Saskatchewan Marathon May 25, 7:30 a.m., at Diefenbaker Park. Organized by the Saskatoon Road Runners Association. Featuring a full marathon, a half marathon, 10km, 5km and Marafun. With guest speaker Marc Parent. Visit saskmarathon.ca. Season Opener Race #1 May 25, 10 a.m., at Saskatchewan International Raceway. Third Annual Latin Fest May 25, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., at St. Mary’s Parish, 211 Ave. O S. An afternoon of Latin culture, food, music and crafts. Admission at the door. Meet at the Peak: 2014 Climb for Freedom May 25, 1 p.m. registration, 2 p.m. climb, at Mt. Blackstrap. Organized by NASHI. Raising awareness of human trafficking in the world and helping girls and women find hope and freedom for their lives. With activities for children, a barbecue after the climb, prizes and photos. Funds raised will go to the Blackstrap Room in the Maple Leaf Centre, an educational live-in centre for
The 36th annual Saskatchewan Marathon gets underway May 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Diefenbaker Park. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY RICHARD MARJAN at risk youth in Ukraine. To register call 306-220-7441 or 306-945-2267. Walking Tour and Open House May 25, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Superintendent’s Residence at The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Hosted by Friends of the Forestry Farm. Walking tour begins at 2 p.m. Refreshments are available. Annual Bone China High Tea May 25, 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Top of the Inn in the
Sheraton Cavalier. Presented by the Saskatoon Chapter, Osteoporosis Canada. Vintage music from members of Blackberry Wine, Melissa Hynd and Steven Mealey. With honorary tea hostess Evelyn Edwards. Tea, a silent auction and door prizes. Tickets at 306-931-2663, saskatoon@osteoporosis.ca. Funds raised support osteoporosis education work. Lift Us Up May 25, 7:30 p.m., at Augustana Lutheran Church, 1201 Broadway Ave. S. Presented
by the Choir of Augustana and St. Timothy’s. A concert of sacred choral music also featuring soprano Véronique Eberhart. Proceeds from the freewill offering go to the congregation’s Accessibility Project — making the building wheelchair accessible. A coffee reception will follow. Call 306-652-0379.
public awareness campaign to make people aware of the possible connection between height loss and an undetected spine fracture. For information call 306-931-2663 or email Saskatoon@osteoporosis.ca.
Stand Tall Clinic May 26, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Market Mall, next to the food court. Hosted by Osteoporosis Canada. A free height measurement clinic. An interactive
Jesus Christ Superstar May 23 and 24, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. Presented by The Fireside Singers. The dramatic production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
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Tickets at 306-975-7799, tcutickets.ca. The Elves and the Shoemaker Until May 25 at The Refinery. Wide Open’s last show of the season. Sam embarks on a journey of unfortunate adventures to find happy endings for all the characters in this tale. With familiar fairytale and nursery rhyme characters. Tickets at wideopen.ca, 306-683-9460. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits.