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Isaac Brock School is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a reunion May 23-25. Concert May 23, wine & cheese May 24, open house & tea May 25 and a dinner & dance May 25. The Alumni committee is collecting class pictures, yearbook and other memorabilia. Sisters of the Holy Rock concert, March 16, 1265 Barratt Ave. Information: Gordon 204-786-4905.
Charleswood Historical Society Museum every Saturday, 2-4 p.m., 5006 Roblin Blvd., Seniors Centre (entrance at lower level). 204-832-1140.
The Happy Homesteaders, men's barbershop group, is recruiting singers. Rehearsal time is Mondays, 1:30 3:30 p.m. Usually perform one to four times each month Sept.-May at seniors' residences and personal care homes. Information Joe 204-888-4214 or Doug 204-837-8943.
Scandinavian Cultural Centre TGIF dinner speaker series last Friday of the month Jan. 25-May 31, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 764 Erin St. Reservations: 204-774-8047 or scandinaviancc@shawcable.com.
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers: Triple P Stepping Stones for parents of children with disabilities) Monday Feb. 4-March 18, 7-9 p.m.; Triple P - Feb. 5, 12 and 19, 7-9 p.m.; Ready Set Solo (3 hour workshop for parent and child age 11 and up) Jan. 24, 6-9 p.m. or Feb. 3, 6-9 p.m.; Basics for Babysitters (workshop for children ages 12 and up) Jan. 26 or Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Student Study Skills, Feb. 13, 6-8:30 p.m. - for children in grades 5 and 6. 800 Point Rd. Register: 204-284-9311 or www.swfic.org.
Folk Festival in the City, Millennium Library, Reader Services Department, Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m., with Jenny Berkel, Kayla Luky, & JD Edwards. Intimate workshops like the popular festival daytime performances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Winter Antique Show Jan. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Jan. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., National Museum of Dance, 99 South Broadway.
St. Andrew's Anglican Church rummage sale, Jan. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, St. Andrew's Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave.
St. Stephen's Anglican Church gala dinner kick-off the 100th Anniversary Celebrations with musical entertainment, Jan. 26, 220 Helmsdale. Tickets: 204-661-2432.
Write Your Life Story, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m., Osborne Library. Registration required.
Meniere's Support Group Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-noon, Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy., Information: http://www.chha-mb.ca; menieres-group@mts.net or 204-975-3037. Silver collection.
Sweet Adelines Assiniboine Chorus open house, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., Churchill Park United Church (upstairs) 525 Beresford Ave. Information: Karen 204-257-7327.
Pacesetters Toastmasters open house, Jan. 29, 7-8:30 p.m., Charleswood Junior High School, 505 Oakdale Dr. Information: Andrew 204-771-4979 or Anita 204-296-6915.
Sweet Adelines Assiniboine Chapter open house, Jan. 29, Churchil Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave. Information: Karen 204-257-7327. No charge.
University of Winnipeg Faculty of Business & Economic Professional Speaker Series with Paul Mahon, Jan. 30, 12:30-1:20 p.m., room 55, Buhler Centre, 460 Portage Ave. RSVP: je.adkin@uwinnipeg.ca
Glueten-Free Vegan and Vegetarian Classes, Jan., 30 and Feb. 6, 6:30-9- p.m. Participants take home what they prepare, Mary Jane's Cooking School 252 Arlington St. Register: 204-775-2522 or mjcookin@mymts.net.
St. John Brebeuf School open house Jan. 31, 7 p.m., St. John Brebeuf School, 605 Renfrew St.
Public lecture on Energy and the Economist's Delusions with Andrew Nikiforuk, University of Manitoba, Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m., St. John's College, U of M, 92 Dysart Rd. Information: http://bit.ly/V7Ph1Y.
Art Talk/Art Walk with Alison Gillmor followed by a tour of Galleries and Studios in the Exchange, Feb. 1, 6-9 p.m., Winnipeg Free Press News Café.
Donburi lunch fundraiser, Feb. 1 & 15, noon-2 p.m., Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips St. 204-774-5909.
Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada fundraising breakfast Fight Fractures with Flapjacks, Feb. 2, 8-10 a.m., Applebee's, 1598 Regent Ave. Tickets 204-772-3498 or manitoba@osteoporosis.ca.
Knights of Columbus, Fr. Filipow Council are hosting a pre-lenten dance, Feb. 2, St. Nicholas Parish Hall, 737 Bannerman Ave. Music by The Female Beat, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets: Peter 204-632-0484.
Journeys to Wholeness a fundraiser for Circles of Support & Accountability, Feb. 2, 6:30-9 p.m., Park Bowling Centre. RSVP: 204-925-1915.
Fort Richmond Midwinter Festival, Feb. 2, noon-3 p.m., Acadia Junior High. A fun free family event to celebrate our community. Outdoor activities: tobogganing, sleigh rides, snow painting, broom ball, snowshoeing and more!
Churchill Park United Church Players presents Wrong for Each Other, a comedy written by Norm Foster and directed by Richard Baschak, Feb. 2 & 9 7 p.m.; Feb. 3 & 10, 3 p.m. Tickets 204-452-8561 or 525 Beresford Ave.
Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg monthly meeting, Feb. 4, 7 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. A representative from the Osteoporosis Society will be speaking. The group is also offering a three-part educational course, "Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia", May 9, 16, and 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: 204- 975-3037 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.
Prince Edward Legion #81 SuperBowl Party, Feb 3, 4:30-10:30 p.m., 300 Trent Ave.
South Winnipeg Family Information Centre Triple P Stepping Stones, ( parents of children with disabilities) every Monday Feb. 4-March 18, 6-9 p.m., 800 Point Road.
Employment Projects of Winnipeg Inc. works with immigrants who have been in Canada for more than 3 years who are unemployed or underemployed. Free workshops Feb. 4, 5, and 6, 6-9 p.m. Topics include: Steps to a Successful Job Search, Resume Writing/Cover Letter and Interview Skills. Register: 204-949-5300.
GriefShare Group 13 consecutive Wednesdays starts Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Albright Church, 3400 DeVries Ave. Register: 204-334-5873.
Family Literacy Celebration Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m., Cindy Klassen Recreational Complex, 999 Sargent Ave. with the book The Silly Chicken, free.
Friendship Force of Manitoba celebrates Festival du Voyageur with a dinner meeting, Feb. 6, Masonic Temple, Donald and Osborne. Entertainment by Dolores Hebert. Information: Shirley 204-237-7856 or info@friendshipforcemanitoba.org.
McNally Robinson Booksellers offers a community classroom course Breaking Through - Getting Employers to See Your True Value by recruitment and career planning professional Kimberly Shaw, Feb. 6, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Register: www.mcnallyrobinson.com or 204-475-0483.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition January 25, 2013 A23
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