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Canada Hungary Educational Foundation (CHEF) is holding an essay/video competition for Canadian high school and post-secondary students under the age of 25. The competition is entitled “Becoming Canadian-A Celebration of Refugee and Immigrant Experiences in Canada.” Its aim is to examine aspects of the refugee or immigrant experience from a personal perspective in essays, short fiction or videos. The deadline for entries is Oct. 31. Information and entry forms:

www.hungarianpresence.ca. For more information:

youthcontest@hungarianpresence.ca.

Transcona Literacy Centre annual writing contest, So You Think You Can Write, runs until Oct. 31. Information: 224-9099 or soyouthinkyoucanwrite@shaw.ca or http://members.shaw.ca/soyouthinkyoucanwrite/. Registration: 21416.

Prairie Fire with McNally Robinson Booksellers hosts poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction contests at the end of Nov. Information call 943-9066 or www.prairiefire.ca.

River East Collegiate class of ’78 30th reunion Oct. 11. Information: rec-reunion78@hotmail.com.

Winnipeg in motion presents “What’s in your food? Figuring out food labels”, Sept. 19, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Millennium Library. Information: 940-1676.

In support of the ALS Society of Manitoba Nick Drobot performs a tribute to The King, Elvis, Sept. 19, 7-11 a.m., Paddlewheel Riverboats, Alexander Docks. Tickets; Sharon, 831-1510, als@deerlodge.mb.ca or Brian, 837-1270, bcampbell@deerlodge.mb.ca or 942-4500.

Women’s Committee of The Royal Winnipeg Ballet “Fall Sale ” at Things, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Antique shop, 913 Corydon Ave.

Immanuel United Church neighbourhood party Sept. 20, 4-8 p.m., 755 Golspie St. Outdoor activities, food and entertainment which includes Inch the Clown and Prairie Jewel-Local Folk Singers.

Winnipeg New Horizons Band open houses Sept. 20, 27, 9-11 a.m., 800 Point Road. Where adults can learn to read music and play a concert band instrument. Information: Jean, 896-4436 or http://mbnewhorizonsband.freeservers.com/index.html.

Winnipeg Irish Festival traditional Irish music & dance demos, instrument builders, artisans & crafters sale, bake sale, family fun activities and more, Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., CMU, 500 Shaftesbury. Free. Teada Teada concert, 7:30 p.m. Tickets at McNally Robinson and www.irishfest.ca or 474-0306.

Lindenwoods/Whyte Ridge Y Neighbours presents Kids’ Used Toy & Clothing Sale, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-noon, Whyte Ridge Elementary gym, 400 Scurfield Dr. Call Julie, 261-5531.

Gable Arms Senior’s Social Club flea market, Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Gable Arm’s Apartment Complex, 1590 henderson Hwy.

Niverville United Church Women bake and craft sale, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Richmond Shopping Mall.

St. Boniface Hospital & Research Foundation hosts their 2nd Annual Cyclothon of Hope Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at La Verendrye Park in St. Boniface. Cyclists will pedal the heart shaped course while raising money for medical research and patient care initiatives at the St. Boniface Campus. For more information visit saintboniface.ca or call 237-2067.

Ukrainian Orthodox Church of All Saints perogy dinner, Sept. 21, continuous serving 4-7 p.m., 1500 Day St. Call 222-1392.

Lions Place, a Lions Club of Winnipeg-sponsored Seniors apartment is celebrating 25 years with an open house/reception & tours, Sept. 21, 1:30-4:30 p.m., 610 Portage Ave.

Genetic Diseases Education and Screening program, Sept. 21, information session, 10-11 a.m., screening clinic, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Rady Jewish Community Centre, 123 Doncaster. French Canadian and Ashkenazi Jewish populations have the greatest prevalence of these diseases. Information: Susan, susanlipnowski@mts.net or Maxine, 294-1808, www.whatsinyourgenes.com.

St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre presents a public lecture by Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Eating – is there a solution to the confusion?”, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., 351 Tache Ave. Information: 235-3206.

Meniere’s Support Group meeting Sept. 22, 11 a.m.-noon, Room 124, Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy. Call 975-3037, http://chha-mb.ca or menieres-group@mts.net.

Operation Christmas Child seasonal kickoff, Sept. 22, 7 p.m., Eastview Community Church, 3500 De Vries Ave. Hear first hand stories from the recent Operation Christmas Child trip to Uruguay, see how a simple shoe box gift can make a big impact on a child’s life. Information: Rebecca, 237-8020.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre presents a four part Family Law Workshop Series that will prepare and educate women with basic legal information and resources. Childcare available, healthy snacks provided and bus tickets available. Spousal Support & Family Property, Sept. 22, 7-9 p.m.; Domestic Violence, Sept. 29, 7-9 p.m. and Child Support, Oct. 6, 7-9 p.m., 1150-A Waverley St. Register: 477-1123. Funded by the Manitoba Law Foundation.

Lupus Society of Manitoba Inc. 3 Day Lupus educational workshop, starts Sept. 22-25, HSC, Rehab Hospital. Information: 787-1890.

Seven Oaks Toastmasters meeting Sept. 22 and 29, 7 to 9 p.m., 725 Atlantic Ave.

Windsor Plywood Charity Golf Tournament Sept. 23, 11 a.m., Kingswood Country Club. Register: Jeff or Shannon, 334-1666 or Ed or Penny, 786-5555. Proceeds to the Childrens Hospital.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Club Inc. provides education and support for weight control holds an open house, Sept. 23, 9 a.m., Southdale Community Club Meeting Room. Call: Carole, 253-9743.

Resource Conservation Manitoba offers free backyard composting workshops as follows: Sept. 23, 7-8 p.m., Fort Garry Library, 1360 Pembina Hwy.: Sept. 29, 7-8 p.m., Munroe Library, 489 London St.; Oct. 10, Millennium Library, 251 Donald St.; Oct. 18, 1-2 p.m., St. James-Assiniboia Library, 1910 Portage Ave.; Oct. 22, 7-8 p.m., St. Boniface Library, 100-131 Provencher Blvd.; Oct. 23, 7-8 p.m., West Kildonan Library, 365 Jefferson Ave. Register: 925-3778 or www.resourceconversation.mb.ca.

Powertalk/Speech Masters (I.T.C.) meeting Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m., St. James Collegiate, 1900 Portage Ave. 837-4757.

Windy Corners Toastmasters Club meeting Sept. 24, noon, Victory Building, 269 Main St. Call 942-5453.

Canadian Liver Foundation offer a session on Living with Liver Disease, Wednesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 29, Reh-Fit Centre, 1390 Taylor. 831-6231.

Canadian Diabetes Association offers a presentation, Preventing Type 2 Diabetes on the following dates and locations: Sept. 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Youville Marion, 33 Marion St., 233-0262; Nov. 3, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wellness Institute, 1075 Leila Ave., 632-3900; Nov. 27, 7-9 p.m., Wellness Institute, 1075 Leila Ave., 632-3900.

Retired Women Teachers’ Association meeting and fashion show, Sept. 25, noon, Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon.

Nellie McClung Communicators open house, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., Howden School, 150 Howden Rd. Information: 256-5377.

St. Mary’s Road United Church Community Garden presents Sara Williams, Master Gardener, Sept. 25, 7:30-10 p.m., St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Rd. Information: Lenore, 237-5703.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre presents Keeping Your Heart Healthy, Sept. 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m., 1150-A Waverley St. Register; 477-1123.

Children’s Hospital Book Market paperback sale, Sept. 25-27, during mall regular hours, St. Vital Centre.

Wellness Institute offers the following programs: Stroke Exercise Program, Wednesday & Friday, Oct. 15-Dec. 12, 1:30-3 p.m.; Weight Loss Coaching; Waist Management, Tuesday & Thursday, Sept. 25-Dec. 4, 6-8 p.m.; Pound the Pounds. Register: 632-3900.

Canadian Mental Health Association offers Eating Disorders Self-Help program as follows: Women’s Writing Circle, Thursday, Sept. 25-Nov. 20, 6-8 p.m.; Disordered Eating as a Metaphor; An introduction into the Inner Self, Monday, Oct. 20-Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Register: 953-2358 or eatingdisorders@cmhamanitoba.ca.

American Women’s Club invites women who are American by birth, marriage, or naturalization to their meeting, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Visit www.geocities.com/awcwinnipeg or Barb at barhar@mts.net.

Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church perogy supper Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m., 1001 Grant Ave. 453-4653.

Holy Trinity Busy Hands all you can eat perogies Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., 1175 Main St.

Manitoba Guild of English Handbell Ringers presents the Handbell Ringers of Twin Cities Bronze from Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota in concert, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 1131 Dakota St. Silver donation.

Convalescent Home of Winnipeg benefit concert featuring, Sisters of the Holy Rock, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Ave. Tickets: Lise, 453-4663, ext. 201.

Assiniboia Christian Centre rummage sale, Sept. 26, 6-7:30 p.m., 3390 Portage Ave.

Boston Pizza, Home Run Sports, SPN & Kildonan Sports presents 1st annual Batting Against Breast Cancer Home Run Derby, Sept. 26, 9 p.m., Buhler Recreation Park. Rain date Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.

St. Mary Magdalene Church fall garage sale, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Winnipeg’s Ultimate Women’s Show Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Assiniboia Downs. Information: www.ultimatewomensshow.com or info@ultimatewomensshow.com.

Cancercare Manitoba presents Challenge for Life, Sept. 27, 9 a.m., Assiniboine Park. Register: 927-5433 or www.challengeforlife.ca.

Rady Jewish Community Centre presents its Israel on Screen Series with opens with the classic film, I Love You Rosa, Sept. 27, 8:30 p.m. Tickets: 477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com.

In Support of West Broadway Community Ministry roast beef dinner, Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., Young United Church, 222 Furby St. 783-0128.

Henteleff Park hosts annual fall tree planting and park clean up, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-noon, 1964 St. Mary’s Rd. Bring a shovel and work gloves.

St. Paul’s High School Homecoming Day, Sept. 27, football games, 1 and 3:15 p.m. 2nd annual all-class reunion follows the second game beginning at 5 p.m., 2200 Grant Ave. 831-2323 or www.stpauls.mb.ca.

St. Paul’s (Middlechurch) Anglican Church fall supper, Sept. 27, sittings 4:30 & 6 p.m., 299 Balderstone Rd. Reservations: 338-7045.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-noon, 2700 Portage Ave.

St. Boniface L.P.N. Alumni 60th anniversary Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m., Notre Dame Community Club, 271 Cathedral Ave. Information: Rolande, 237-9177 or Audrey, 253-1992.

Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE fall bridge & whist, Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m., Betelstadur, 1061 Sargent Ave.

Holy Ghost Catholic Womens League garage and perogy sale, Sept. 27 & 28, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holy Ghost School, 333 Selkirk Ave.

Lions Foundation of Canada presents Purina’s Walk For Dog Guides, Sept. 28, registration 9 a.m., walk, 11 a.m., Birds Hill Provincial Park. Register: Bev, 444-2693 or Norm, 895-1607 or www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.

Alpha Omega Alumnae 50th anniversary scholarship and membership brunch, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m., Garden City Canad Inn, 2100 McPhillips St. Confirm attendance, Roma, 632-6802.

St. Francois Xavier Community fall supper Sept. 28, sittings 4 & 6 p.m. Reservations only: 864-2182.

St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church fall supper Sept. 28, sittings 1 & 4 p.m., 455 Douglas Ave. Tickets: Linda, 339-5454 or Anne, 697-0482.

St. Charles Church harvest supper, Sept. 28, 4;30-7 p.m., 320 Charles St. Tickets: 889-3248.

St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish fall supper, Sept. 28, 3-6 p.m., 400 Day St. Tickets: 222-4283, Rose, 661-6315 or Jean, 222-1433.

Manitoba Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk, Sept. 28, check in 1 p.m., walk 2 p.m., Canadian Mennonite University North Campus, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Register: 992-2731 or www.manitobadownsyndromesociety.com.