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Manitoba Campaign to Ban Landmines (MBCBL) is raising money for the One Love Project in Rwanda from now to June 30. Call 822-6137, e-mail mbcbl@mts.net or visit www.mbcbl.org.

Fleming School 90th anniversary and closing will be held in June. They are searching for former grade 5/6 students to create a video history of the school. Former students wishing to respond write to: Fleming School, 2320 Louise Ave., Brandon, MB R7B 2C6.

Grace General Hospital Auxiliary is accepting donations of gently read books for their annual fall used book sale. All proceeds go to patient care. No Reader’s Digest, magazines or encyclopedias. For information as to where to drop off books call 837-0369.

Manitoba Lung Association will hold its 6th annual Tribute to Spring by distributing tulips to your office, Feb. 28 to March 2. Place orders by Feb. 4 by calling 774-5501, send an e-mail to info@mb.lung.ca, or visit the office at 629 McDermot Ave.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre offers My Mother, My Childhood and Me, a group focusing on grieving how we were mothered and learning how to mother ourselves, Wednesdays, Feb. 2 to March 23. Mother goose program, Tuesdays, starts Feb. 15, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Menopause information session 2, Feb. 21, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; body image group, focusing on how we feel about our bodies and learning to build positive images, Tuesdays starting March 1, 6:30-9 p.m. Register at 477-1123.

Oak Hammock Marsh events: international world wetland day and groundhog day, Feb. 2; Valentine’s Day celebration, Feb. 12 and 13; candelight and stars dinner, Feb. 14, 6 p.m., reserve by Feb. 9. 467-3300.

North Winnipeg Alzheimer Education and Support meeting for family and caregivers, Feb. 2, 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Residence, 1149 Leila Ave. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month. Nadine at 943-6633 or 1-800-378-6699.

Deaf Centre Manitoba Nearly New Sale, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 285 Pembina Hwy. All proceeds used for resident care at Pembina Place.

Volunteer Centre of Winnipeg workshop on Introduction to Conflict Management, Feb. 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5 Donald St. Call 477-5180, ext. 221 or visit www.volunteerwinnipeg.mb.ca.

Inkster School kicks off I Love to Read Month with a basketball game between the Winnipeg Police Service and the Blue Bombers, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. at 633 Inkster Blvd.

Manitoba Anaphylaxis Information Network information session on Children and Life-Threatening Allergies with Dr. Alan Becker, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at Grant Park High School, 450 Nathaniel St. Call Nancy at 654-2676 or e-mail MainManitoba@shaw.ca.

Retired Teachers Association of Manitoba travel presentation, Alaskan Frontier, land tour and cruise, Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. at McMaster House, 191 Harcourt. Call Norman at 857-9613.

Manitoba Psychological Society four public lectures: Feb. 2, Parents and Schools Working Together for Children: Lessons, Learned; Feb. 8, Sustaining Relationships: What Experience Has Taught Us; Feb. 16, How your Mind Affects your Body and What you can Do About it; Feb. 22, Battling Childhood Obesity: Winning Strategies for Parents. For information visit www.mps.mb.ca. To register call 488-7398.

Learning Disabilities Association presents: parents and schools working together with Dr. McVicar, school psychologist, Feb. 2, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Kelvin High School, 488-7398; learning disabilities basics I and II, Feb. 3 and 10, 7 to 9:30 p.m., Kelvin High School, to register call 774-1821, ext. 11; parenting the adolescent with AD/HD with Denise Lawson, Tuesdays, Feb. 8 to March 22, 7 to 9 p.m. at Herzing College, to register call 774-1821, ext. 11.

Windsor Park United Church presents Festival on Human Rights, Feb. 2 & 16 and March 2 at 7:30 p.m. at 1062 Autumnwood Dr. 256-8792 or visit www.mts.net/~wpuwpg.

Manitoba Schizophrenia Society offers: a free Family Education Program, Tuesdays, Feb. 15 to April 19, 7 to 9 p.m. at Victoria General Hospital; and Name That Feeling program for children aged 7 to 13 who have a family member with a mental illness, Wednesdays, Feb. 2 to March 9, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 3-1000 Notre Dame Ave. MSS Iris gala fundraising dinner March 12 at the Fairmont Hotel. For tickets call 786-1616.

Broadway-First Baptist Church clothesline sale of good, pre-owned clothes (something for every member of the family), Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 790 Honeyman Ave.

Kildonan Horizon of St. Anne Church day-time dance, Feb. 3, noon to 3:30 p.m. at 455 Douglas Ave. Music by Pride and Joy. 669-7557.

North End Women’s Centre presents The Margaret Laurence Speaker’s Circle 2005. Theme is Women’s Life Journeys: The Journey Forward; Feb. 3, 10 & 17, 7 to 9 p.m. and Feb. 7, 14 & 21, 1 to 3 p.m. at 394 Selkirk Ave. 589-7347.

SEED Winnipeg Inc. offers free business development programs to help individuals, youths and groups start small businesses. Next orientations held Feb. 3 & 17 or March 3, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 927-9935.

Holy Family Nursing Home ladies’ auxiliary’s annual fundraising dinner, A Ladies’ Night Out, Feb. 4 at Canad Inns Garden City. Leanne at 275-0757, Vera at 334-6659, Mary at 582-1505 or Lorraine at 334-5022.

Manitoba World Trivia Night Feb. 4 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. All proceeds to the Canadian Deaf blind and Rubella Assoc. – MB Chapter. 949-3730 or visit www.manitobaworldtrivianight.ca.

Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd., offers the following: Vespers, Feb. 20 and March 20, 7:30 p.m.; CMU choirs with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra at the New Music Festival at the Centennial Concert Hall, Feb. 4; CMU Singers, Feb. 11 to 15; CMU’s Art and Soul adult tour to Guatemala, hosted by Shirley and Wally Schmidt with special guest Steve Bell, Feb. 16 to March 2. Shirley at 487-3300 or visit www.cmu.ca.

Transcona Library presents learn how to write your family history with genealogist Elizabeth Briggs, Feb. 5 at 2 p.m. at 111 Victoria Ave. W. To register call 986-3954.

Transcona St. Georges Anglican Church Mardi Gras dinner, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Transcona Memorial United Church, 209 Yale Ave. W. For tickets call 222-1942.

HMG Media Inc. Disaster Relief Benefit choral concert, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Burton Cummings Theatre. Featuring Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, Steinbach Youth Choir and Sonatrice Singers. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Glory & Peace Church International coffee night, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. at 1296 Main St. Featuring live band Sandals and Wood.

Fort Garry Community Club annual general meeting Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. Call Brook at 284-4120 or e-mail bvj@mts.net.

Winnipeg Public Library hosts Take Pride in Reading at the following locations: St. James-Assiniboia Library, 1910 Portage Ave., Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m., 986-3425; St. Vital Library, 6 Fermor Ave., Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m., 986-5632; St. John’s Library, 500 Salter St., Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m., 986-4689; West Kildonan Library, 365 Jefferson Ave., Feb. 26, 986-4389; St. Boniface Library, 100-131 Provencher Blvd., March 5, 2 p.m., 986-4332; Pembina Trail Library, 2724 Pembina Hwy., March 12, 10:30 a.m., 986-4380; Transcona Library, 111 Victoria Ave. W., March 19, 10:30 a.m., 986-3955.

Manitoba Children’s Museum presents: storytime breakfast, Feb. 5, 8:30 a.m.; I Love to Read celebration, Feb. 5 & 6, 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27; mini-Mondays, crafts for preschool children, Feb. 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10 a.m.; museum safari, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.; preschool workshops, Mondays, Feb. 28 to April 11. 924-4000.

Downtown YMCA-YWCA offers: beginner and advanced classes in belly dancing starting Feb. 5; a workshop to learn to stop negative thinking and become a more positive, self-confident you, starts Feb. 28, 7 to 9 p.m.; hands-on journal writing workshop, March 2. For information and to register call Lori at 947-3110, ext. 231.

Immaculate Heart of Mary School tea, Feb. 6 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at 650 Flora Ave.

Living Prairie Museum Native Prairie Planting workshops: Feb. 6, 1 to 4 p.m.; Feb. 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and March 5, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 2795 Ness Ave. Register at 832-0167.

Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg presents Michael Nicolas, cellist, who born and raised in Winnipeg and now studies at the Juilliard School in New York, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Tickets at McNally Robinson Booksellers.

United Nations Association Winnipeg Branch public forum, Feb. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 603 Wellington St. Presentation by Dr. Mark Zacher of the University of Manitoba on The Politics of International Health. Bob at 783-6327.

Manitoba Naturalists Society snowshoeing outing, Feb. 6, 1:30 p.m. at Kildonan Park, weather permitting. For registration information call 943-9029.

Welcome Wagon Baby Shower Feb. 6, 2:30 to 430 p.m. at the Delta Winnipeg. For a free invitation call Julie at 885-2704 or visit www.welcomewagon.ca.

Welcome Wagon Bridal Show Feb. 6, 11:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Delta Winnipeg. For a free invitation call Arlene at 661-8102 or visit www.welcomewagon.ca.

Eastern Dance Circle of Manitoba tea and bazaar, Feb. 6, 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Martyrs-Canadiens Hall, 289 Dusault Ave. Featuring performances by local dancers, tarot card readings, henna tattoos, belly dance vendors, silent auction and refreshments. Geri at 774-9368 or e-mail gerip@mts.net.

Norman Art Group presents Kathy Johnson, who will demonstrate doing portraits, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Bordaire Community Centre, 471 Hampton St. 888-2859.

River City Toastmasters meets Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Crossways in Common, 222 Furby. 269-8851 or 942-5453.

Aglow International of Canada presents speaker Shawna Pilat, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. at Aglow Winnipeg North Lighthouse, 1042 Jefferson Ave. 663-9911.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg will meet Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. at 825 Sherbrook St. The group also offers a three-part educational program, Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia, May 5, 12 & 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 975-3037.

Psychiatric Survivors Association of Manitoba meetings, Feb. 7 and 21, March 7 and 21 and April 4, 7 to 9 p.m. at Young United Church, 222 Furby St. Ron at 897-7342 or 510-1720 or Ray at 783-9331.

Community Living Winnipeg presents The Transition Workshop Series for parents with teens age 16 and up who have disabilities: Finding Your Way, with Donna Camara, Feb. 8; Income Assistance, with Jim Shearer, Feb. 22; Person Centred Planning, with Janet Forbes, March 8; A Family’s Guide to The Vulnerable Persons Act, March 22, 7 to 9 p.m. at 120 Maryland St. To register call Lisa at 786-1414 or e-mail acl@aclwpg.ca.

Canadian Council of the Blind Winnipeg and District Chapter concert, Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. at Lions’ Manor, 320 Sherbrook St. 942-8722.

St. Barnabas Anglican Church pancake supper, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at 730 McPhillips St.

Winnipeg Public Library workshop, Introduction to Genealogy, at the following branches: Sir William Stephenson Library, Feb. 8 (part 1) and Feb. 10 (part 2), 6 to 8 p.m., 986-7070; Munroe Library, Feb. 22 (part 1) and Feb. 24 (part 2), 6 to 8 p.m. To register call 986-3736.

East Kildonan Garden Club presents Dr. Phillip Ronald from Jefferies Nurseries, speaking about perennials and perennial vines, Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. at Bronx Park Community Club. Mona at 661-0836.

Menieres evening group meets Feb. 9, 7 p.m. at River East Access Centre, 975 Henderson Hwy.

Windy Corners Toastmasters meets Feb. 9, noon at 269 Main St. 942-5453.

Hostelling International – Manitoba presents a family travel seminar Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at Sport Manitoba Bldg., 200 Main St. 784-1131.

Arthritis Self-Help Group monthly meeting Feb. 9, 7 to 9 p.m. at the Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, 202-825 Sherbrook St. Speaker is Louise McKean speaking on Family Ties with arthritis. To register call 783-4227 or 1-877-668-2333.

Friendship Force of Winnipeg monthly dinner meeting, Feb. 9, 6 p.m. at Niakwa Golf and Country Club. Call Val at 889-5550 or visit www.friendshipforcewinnipeg.org.

Women with Ovarian Cancer and Ovarian Cancer survivors are invited to a get together luncheon, Feb. 9, 12:30 p.m. at Canad Inn Transcona. To RSVP call Penny at 224-0083 or e-mail pennyridge@hotmail.com.

University of Manitoba Libraries book sale, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Manitoba Room, 65 Chancellors Circle, Fort Garry Campus.

Winnipeg West Christian Women’s Club continental breakfast, Feb. 9, 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Dr. Guest speaker is Murial Rae, music by Paula McLeod. To reserve call 837-8839. Complimentary nursery, call 774-7412.

AGLOW Kildonan Lighthouse meeting Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at Church of God of Prophecy, 414 Tweed Ave. Guest speaker is Joy Schmidt. Lynda at 663-6192.

Literacy Works Inc. fundraising event Feb. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. at Chapters Polo Festival, Empress and Maroons Rd. 786-1212.

Winnipeg Public Library’s writer-in-residence, Duncan Thornton, presents a workshop for young writers, Feb. 9 & 23, March 9 & 23, April 6 & 20 and May 4 & 18 at St. James-Assiniboia Library, 1910 Portage Ave. To register call 986-3424.

Winnipeg Public Library and the Coalition to Save the Elms presents Dutch Elm Disease Management with Dave Domke, City forester, Feb. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Henderson Library, 1-1050 Henderson Hwy. To register call 986-4314.

Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts saxophone masterclass and lecture with professor Jean-Marie Londeix, Feb. 10, 2 p.m.; with a recital with saxophonist William Street and pianist Roger Admiral at 8 p.m. at 211 Bannatyne Ave. 943-6090.

Herb Society of Manitoba presents Orysia Tracz on Herbal Teas with a Ukrainian Twist, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. at Assiniboine Park Conservatory. 669-7750.

Women’s Committee of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra general meeting, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. in the board room, Centennial Concert Hall. Guest speaker is Morna-June Morrow.

Grace Toastmasters meet to practise public speaking, Feb. 10, 7 to 9 p.m. at Good Neighbours, 755 Henderson Hwy. Call Joan at 774-3202 or e-mail Gary at gary_d@cdir.ca.

Jewish Students Association/Hillel and the Winnipeg Zionist Initiative present The Reel Israel: A Modern Isralie Film Festival, Feb. 10 to March 28, 7:30 p.m. at the University of Winnipeg Lockhart Hall, room 1L13. In the Time of Favour, Feb. 10; Song of the Siren, Feb. 28; Late Summer Blues, March 10; Yossi and Jagger, March 17; Broken Wings (Asper Jewish Community Campus), March 28. 480-7550.

Winnipeg Far South Christian Women’s Club continental breakfast Feb. 17, 9:15 a.m. at Southwood Supper Club. Featuring fashions by Redeemed – the Consignment Store, music with Chantal EisBrenner, and a tale on Worth Fighting For, by Carol Neisteter. For reservations call Agnes at 253-7331 by Feb. 10.

Manitoba Writers’ Guild Inc. launches the Burns Family Creative Classroom, Feb. 11, 11 a.m. at 218-100 Arthur St.

Paralympian Recognition Gala Dinner and Fundraiser, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. at Radisson Hotel Downtown. 942-8722.

Luxton School 2nd annual community breakfast Feb. 11, 7 to 9 a.m. at 111 Polson Ave. Free. Donations accepted with proceeds going to Tsunami Relief, Ronald McDonald House and school health and nutrition program.

Good Times Dance Club will meet Feb. 12 and March 12, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Air Force Base, Sgt.’s Mess. Call Barry at 257-5606.

Grand Guardian Council of Manitoba I.O.J.D. Valentine’s dinner, Feb. 12, 4 to 6 p.m. at Manitoba Eastern Star Chalet, 25 Cathcart.

Christ the King Church free seminar on conquering anxiety and depression, amongst children, adolescents, and adults, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to noon at 847 St. Mary’s Rd. Speaker is Joseph L. Goulet. To register call Bruce at 489-0023.

Knights of Columbus of St. Timothy Parish fundraiser Valentine coffee house to raise funds for the Asia Earthquake Victims, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. at 135 John Forsyth Rd. Admission by silver collection.

Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba Inc. presents a Job Recruitment Fair, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 259 Watt St. Call Jim at 663-7868, Errol at 254-6395 or Dolphie at 261-0561.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 215 Valentine’s dance Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m. at 3600 DeVries Ave. Music by Echo Valley Boys. 338-4867.

Sir William Stephenson Library I Love to Read Month, ages 6 to 9, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. To register call 986-7096.

Singles Club 78 of Winnipeg Valentine dance Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, 420 Corydon Ave. 237-9424.

Canadian Council of the Blind computer demonstrations by blind and visually impaired, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to 6 at Grant Park Shopping Centre.

UCW of Grey Street United Church sweetheart luncheon Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 651 Sandhurst Ave.

Winkler Bible Camp presents three Valentine’s banquets, Feb. 12, 13 and 14 at 6 p.m. each day. For reservations call 325-9519. Free will offering.

Ukrainian Canadian Vet. Br. 141 Valentine dance Feb. 13, 2 to 7 p.m. at 620 Selkirk Ave. For tickets call 589-6315.

Match International Manitoba fundraising dinner celebrating the achievements of NGOs, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. at Riddell Hall, University of Winnipeg. Call Stella at 489-3531.

Scandinavian Centre Sunday brunch, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and a family sleigh ride and potluck supper, Feb. 20, at 1:30 p.m. at 764 Erin St. To reserve call Karl at 668-7121.

River City Toastmasters meets Feb. 14, 7 p.m. at Crossways in Common, 222 Furby. 269-8851 or 942-5453.

Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba presentation on What is Palliative Care? How can it help you and your family?, Feb. 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Norwood Hotel. 889-8525.

Taking Charge, an information and support group for people with cancer, their families an friends, presents: Ask The Pharmacist: Understanding Chemotherapy, Herbals and Other Medications, Feb. 15, 7 to 9 p.m. at Canadian Cancer Society, 193 Sherbrook St. Call Lorena at 774-7483, ext. 226.

Salvation Army East Kildonan Community Church Seniors’ Group will meet Feb. 15, 11:30 a.m. at 401 Henderson Hwy. Theme Heart to Heart. Call Bernice at 668-7690.

St. James Anglican Parish Guild luncheon and bridge party, Feb. 15 at 12:30 p.m. at 195 Collegiate St.

P.B.S. Toastmasters meets Feb. 15 and 22 at 7:15 p.m. at Grace Hospital. Call 837-2237.

Brock Corydon School information evening Feb. 15, 7 to 8 p.m. and school tour Feb. 17, 9:30 a.m. at 1510 Corydon Ave. 488-4422.

Women with Vision Lecture Series: Life in the Public Eye: Working in Television News, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m. with Sylvia Kuzyk, weather specialist and arts and entertainment reporter for CKY News, at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave. For tickets call 475-6011.

East European Genealogical Society Inc. meeting Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Jewish Heritage Centre of Canada, Jewish Museum of Western Canada, 123 Doncaster Ave. Ed at 757-2530.

Transcona Garden Club meeting Feb. 16, 7 p.m. at Transcona Collegiate, 1305 Winona St. Topic: Growing on Garden Structures, with Dwayne Friesen. 224-2535 or 222-0236.

Council of Women of Winnipeg general meeting Feb. 16, 11:45 a.m. at Paddlewheel Restaurant, The Bay downtown. Rosalind Prober of Beyond Borders will speak on Global Sexual Exploitation of Children. Mary at 831-6984.

Hostelling International – Manitoba and Great Canadian Travel Company present a travel nights slideshow, Scotland: Hostelling the Highlands, Feb. 16, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Sport Manitoba Building, 200 Main St. 784-1131.

Retired Women Teachers’ Association luncheon, Feb. 17 at noon at Masonic Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Sonja Lundstrom (geriatric nurse) will speak on Living with Zest and Vitality.

Friends Together Pre-School open house Feb. 17, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 830 North Dr. Tracy at 284-4707.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind and the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation 6th annual Eye on the Arts benefit art auction, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. at Winnipeg Convention Centre. 774-5421 or visit www.cnib-eyeonthearts.com.

St. Maurice School public open house Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. at 1639 Pembina Hwy. 453-4020.

Winnipeg Technical College open house Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Henlow Campus, 130 Henlow Bay and the Pembina Campus, 1551 Pembina Hwy. Free computer courses starting at 4:30 p.m. and a free Introductory to Computers course for seniors, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the Pembina Campus only. 989-6500.

Headingley United Church Players present Tied to the Tracks Again, Feb. 17 to 20 and Feb. 24 to 26. Tickets on sale at 223-5735.

Winnipeg Public Library hosts basic income tax workshops at the following locations: Sir William Stephenson Library, 765 Keewatin St., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., call 986-7070; St. Boniface Library (French session), 100-131 Provencher Blvd., Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., call 986-4331; Pembina Trail Library, 2724 Pembina Hwy., Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., call 986-4369; Henderson Library, 1-1050 Henderson Hwy., March 5, 10:30 a.m., call 986-4314.

Women of Note presents Mardi Gras 2005, dinner and dance, Feb. 18, 6:30 p.m. at Ramada Marlborough Hotel. For tickets call 736-3517.

Beyond Borders luncheon on Child Brides in Canada! Can It Be True?, Feb. 18 at Fort Garry Hotel. Discussion on Bill C-2 (Age of Protection) with Debbie Palmer. To register call Kimberly at 228-9084 or e-mail protectchildrenc2@hotmail.com.

Cancer Care MB Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser, with Suzanne Mariani, Feb. 18 and 19 at The Bull & Bear Tavern. Special guest appearance by Accompany Dance Team. 999-7464 or e-mail info@selahmusic.net.

Winkler Bible Camp presents Raising a Modern Day Knight Father/Son Retreat, with guest speaker Dean Stephenson, Feb. 18 to 20. Moms and Daughters (ages 8 and up), The Amazing Race, activities, sessions with guest speaker Luann Hiebert, March 4 to 5. To register call 325-9519.

Canadian Hemophilia Society, Manitoba Chapter presents Bayer Canada’s gala evening of culinary inspirations, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. at the Delta Winnipeg. Karen at 775-8625.

Fort Garry Historical Society annual general meeting, Feb. 19, 2 p.m. at Pembina Trail Library. Elementary school students from Ecole St. Norbert will present Autrefois Et Aujurd’hui. Guest speaker is Sheryl Kolt.

World University Service of Canada presents Crossing Borders: Aid, Trade & Refugees, a regional symposium featuring Maude Barlow, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Winnipeg. Tickets at University of Winnipeg info booth or visit www.wuscwinnipeg.com.

Winnipeg Scottish Festival will host a competition and social featuring Scottish folk/Rock group Men in Kilts, Feb. 19 at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. For tickets call 895-9792 or e-mail klbowman@mts.net.

Manitou Wellness Canada presents a Non-violent Communications weekend workshop with Rachelle Lamb, Feb. 19 and 20. Rachelle at 779-1791 or visit www.rachellelamb.com.

Royal Conservatory of Music Alumni Association recital featuring graduates and award winners, Feb. 20, 2:30 p.m. at Elim Chapel, 546 Portage Ave.

Ranger Insurance presents the Manitoba Moose Sports Carnival, Feb. 20, noon to 4 p.m. at the MTS Centre. Tickets at Ticketmaster.

Women’s Health Clinic fundraising dinner, Stepping Out for Women’s Health, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. at the Delta Winnipeg. Karen at 942-2422, ext. 126.

West Kildonan Library presents learn how to write edgy non-fiction, Feb. 22, 7 p.m. at 365 Jefferson Ave. To register call 986-4386.

Section of Gastroenterology University of Manitoba and the Canadian Society of Intestinal Research presents the Bad Gut Lecture Series, IBS Medications: Options and Issues; Feb. 22, Stress Management; March 29, Physical Activity and IBS; April 26, Putting it All Together. All from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 771 Bannatyne Ave. 1-866-600-4875.