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Norwegian Canadian Club Juletre Fest Scandinavian Cultural Centre, Jan. 6, 2-4 p.m. Free.

From Page to Stage: Gone with the Wind , Jan. 8, 12:10 a.m.-12:50 p.m., Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium.

Friendship Force of Winnipeg Monthly dinner meeting 6pm Wednesday, Jan. 9, Holiday Inn South, 1330 Pembina Hwy. For information and dinner reservations call Elizabeth at 452 5299 or visit www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org

Glueten-Free Vegan and Vegetarian Classes, Wednesday evenings Jan. 9, 23 & 30 and Feb. 6 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Cost: $160 includes ingredients. Participants take home what they prepare, Mary Jane's Cooking School 252 Arlington St. Register at 204-775-2522 or email: mjcookin@mymts.net.

Scottish Country Dancers start a 10 week introductory class/welcome dance Thurs., Jan. 10, 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 830 North Drive. Information: Maureen at 204-786-7767 or www.rscds.winnipeg.ca

Rock for ALS Caboto Centre , 1055 Wilkes Ave., Jan. 12, 7 p.m., with Sisters of the Holy Rock, 204-831-1510 or HOPE@alsmb.ca.

Malanka All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Parish, 1500 Day St., Jan. 12. Information: Tony 204-223-9000 or Pat 204-782-9581.

Folk for Families, Millennium Library, Children's Department, Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m.

From Page to Stage: Gone with the Wind 2, Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, Jan. 15, 12:10-12:50 p.m. The two leads in MTC's Gone with the Wind, Bethany Jillard (Scarlett O'Hara) and Tom McCamus (Rhett Butler), on playing these iconic roles.

Stopping Smoking: What Do You Have to Lose? Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium , Jan. 18, 12:10-12:50 p.m. Information: 204-940-3648 or winnipeginmotion.ca.

Gang Violence and Shame, Hope and the Human Heart, with Tony Campolo, Westminster Church, Jan.19 at 7 p.m. The event is raising funds and awareness for the Westminster Housing Society-safe housing means safer streets for everyone. Free admission, free childcare. Freewill offering.

Minding Dad, Misericordia Health Centre Auditorium, 99 Cornish, Jan. 20- 23, 7-8:30 p.m. Presented by Misericordia Health Centre Foundation and the Charles M. Burns Family. Tickets: MHC Foundation office 99 Cornish, mindingdad@misericordia.mb.ca or 204-788-8458.

Music 'N' Mavens: Social Myths of Women's Sexuality: Good Girls Don't, with Shannon Sampert, The Berney Theatre, 123 Doncaster St., Jan. 22, 2-3 p.m. Lecture by Shannon Sampert, Department of Politics, University of Winnipeg, Silver collection at the door.

An Evening in England, English Gardening with Barbara McEwen & Lynne Mellow, presented by the Friends of Gardens Manitoba, , Jan. 22, 7 p.m., Assiniboine Park Conservatory, 55 Pavilion Cres. Register online http://bit.ly/YGjBBP, or by phone 204-895-4560. Attendance is free for Gardens Manitoba members, $5 for non-members.

From Page to Stage: Gone with the Wind 3 Millennium Library, Carol Shields Auditorium, Jan. 22, 12:10-12:50 p.m. MTC's Wardrobe department shares the secrets to creating the elaborate costumes seen on stage.

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.

Write Your Life Story, Jan. 28, 6-8 p.m., Osborne Library. Registration required.

St. John Brebeuf School open house, 605 Renfrew St., Jan 31, 7 p.m.

It's Tea Time, a fundraiser for Health Sciences Centre Adult Eating Disorders Program, Fort Garry Hotel, Provencher Ballroom, MS107-820 Sherbrook St., Feb. 10, 1:30-4 p.m.

Music 'N' Mavens: Active Aging: How to make Winnipeg a more Age-Friendly Community, The Berney Theatre, 123 Doncaster St., March 7, 2-3 p.m. Silver collection.

Windy Corners Toastmasters 269 Main St., every Wednesday to July 31, noon.

Girl Guides of Canada -- Sparks, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers, every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, to May 1.

Donburi Lunch fundraiser, Manitoba Japanese-Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips St. Call for times, 204-774-5909.

Canadian Association of Retired People Chapter 53 meeting, Elmwood Legion Branch #9, 920 Nairn Ave., every second Wednesday until Sept. 27.

Community Health & Well-being Program, Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., first Wednesday of the month until June 5, 1:30 p.m. Free.

Peak Performers Toastmasters Club, Champlain Community Centre, 282 Niverville Ave., every Thursday until June 27, meets Thursdays. Call Jenny 204-228-9959 or peakperformers.toastmastersclubs.org.

Recruiting for 2013 EDGE Career Program, EDGE Skills Centre, Inc., 3rd floor 533 St. Anne's Rd., Winnipeg, MB, R2M 3E8, until Dec 31, 10 a.m.-noon. EDGE Career Program (formerly Victor Mager Job Re-Entry Program) is recruiting for its 24th annual free job training & employment program. You may be eligible if you are: 1) an immigrant or federally sponsored Refugee, 2) a low-income person, 3) a social sssistance recipient, 4) a parent of a low-income family. If you are serious about becoming employed. Information: 204 254-1618. Free.

Young Adult Support Group Faces, 4 Fort St., every Tuesday until Nov. 30, Support group for those between 15 and 30 living with psychosis, schizophrenia or schizo-affective disorder.

Grace Toastmasters, Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy., every Wednesday until June 28. Information: 204-663-9456 or mcilwain@mymts.net.

Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition January 4, 2013 A17