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All grads of Gordon Bell 1957— anyone interested in attending a 50 year celebration June 8, 9 and 10. If interested e-mail joaneseys@sympatico.ca by March 30.

Former staff of THE TECHONIAN, newspaper extraordinaire of St. John’s High School: In preparation for the 100th anniversary of St. John’s to be held June 17 – 20, 2010, we are planning to revive The Techonian for some special issues. If you would like to get involved, please call Diane Zack (co-editor 1965-67) at 783-9380 or e-mail dzack@mts.net . For information on reunion plans visit www.stjohnshigh100@mb.ca.

Winnipeg Folk Festival looking for talented musicians aged 14 to 24 for its Young Performers Program, July 5 to 6 (the first two days of the Winnipeg Folk Festival) in Winnipeg and at Birds Hill park. One day of mentoring and workshops with professional musicians who will be performing at the Festival. The next day, the Young Performers themselves get to perform for a Festival audience. For information call 231-0096.

Track Toastmasters Club meetings March 7, 7 to 8 a.m. at the CN (VIA) Station, Main St. For information cll 661-6199.

Gray Academy of Jewish Education presents Urinetown: The Musical, March 7 & 8, 7 p.m. and March 7, 1 p.m. matinee at the Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. For tickets call 477-7410.

Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba second annual Radiothon, March 7 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day at CFRW AM 1290 at 1445 Pembina Hwy. Pledge lines are 953-2006 or 1-877-234-3334 for rural.

Winnipeg African Violet Society meeting March 7 at 8 p.m., Assiniboine Park Conservatory foyer. All welcome.

Deaf Centre Manitoba nearly new sale March 7, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 285 Pembina Hwy. All proceeds used for Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home Resident Care.

Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba, Walking Groups if you have experienced the death of a loved one, “Taking Steps” 8-week programs begin March 7 to April 25, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Youville Centre, call 255-4840 and April 17 to June 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Jewish and Family Service, call 477-7437. For information call 889-8525, ext. 226 or e-mail info@manitobahospice.mb.ca.

Friendship Force of Manitoba World Friendship Day March 7, at 6 p.m. in the Masonic Temple, Corydon & Osborne. For information and reservations call Elizabeth at 475-1220.

Bilingual Toastmasters Club Francs-Parleurs meetings March 7, 14, and 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Collège Louis Riel, 585 rue St. Jean Baptiste, room 105. For information call Lucien at 257-7361.

As part of International Women’s Week CancerCare Manitoba presents Let’s Celebrate, a free, entertaining and information session about breast and cervical cancer screening and menopause, March 7, 6:30 p.m. at the Garrick Centre, the Marlborough, 330 Garry St. To register call 788-8626.

Midwifery Consumers Group hosts a community workshop for women, March 10, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Wolseley Family Place, 691 Wolseley Ave. For information and to register call Rachael at 204-320-9438 or e-mail chikadee@mts.net by March 7.

Winnipeg in motion partners – the City of Winnipeg, the University of Manitoba, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and the Province of Manitoba presents Community Nutritionist, Judy Barg to learn how to make healthy food choices everyday using Canada’s New Food Guide, March 7, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at Edmonton Court in Portage Place Shopping Centre. For information call Kristine at 940-1767.

Women’s Health Clinic sixth annual Stepping Out for Women’s Health Dinner March 8, (International Women’s Day) with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Hotel Fort Garry, 222 Broadway Ave. For information call Renate at 947-2422 ext. 129. Proceeds will be directed to the Women’s Health Clinic Endowment Fund.

Grant Park High School ‘Graduation Class of 2007’ fashion show, March 8, 7 to 9 p.m. at 450 Nathaniel St. Silent auction.

Banville & Jones Wine Co. and Bothwell Cheese presents Osteoporosis Canada, Manitoba Chapter 2nd annual fundraising cheese and wine, March 8, 7 p.m. at the St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville St. Call 772-3498 or e-mail osteoman@mts.net.

Honourable Anita Neville hosts the Winnipeg South Centre Seventh Annual Women’s Day breakfast, March 8, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at St. Mary’s Academy School, 550 Wellington Cres. Guest Speaker: Liz Crawford. Tickets at the Winnipeg South Centre office.

Award-winning writer Birk Sproxton will speak at St. John’s College’s 25th annual Marjorie Ward Lecture March 8, at 8 p.m. at St. John’s College Chapel, 92 Dysart Road, University of Manitoba. The free lecture is entitled “J.B. Tyrrell’s 1893 Barren Lands Trek: Exploration as Love Story, with Sauce”.

Herb Society of Manitoba presents Ken Fosty speaking on Tapping Maple Trees for Fun or Profit, March 8, 7 p.m. at Assiniboine Park Conservatory. For information call 669-7750.

Wolseley Residents Association is showing the End of Suburbia, March 8, 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Crossways, Broadway & Furby. Discussion to follow with Dr. Jino Distasio.

Amnesty International presents Stopping Violence Against women – Root Causes & Promising Solutions, March 8, 7 p.m. at the Welcome Place, 397 Carlton St. Panel discussion led by immigrant community development workers. Free. For information call 475-4565.

International Women’s Day celebration with Honourable Nancy Allan Minster responsible for the Status of Women, March 8 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legislative Building, Room 254. This year commemorates the achievements of Women at work. RSVP call 945-3476 or e-mail mwd@gov.mb.ca.

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada newly diagnosed program for anyone needing information and support, March 8 and 20 at Health Sciences Centre, Room 777 John Buhler Research Centre, 727 McDermot Ave. For information call Susan at 988-0901.

East Elmwood Community Center pre-teen dance March 9 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 927 Beach Ave.

Transcona Historical Museum fundraiser Sisters of the Holy Rock, March 9, 7:30 p.m. at Murdoch MacKay, 260 Redonda St. Tickets call Jim at 222-4156, Helene/Marg at 222-7151, Bev/Sheilagh at 222-7771 or Sheryl at 222-0423.

Art show and sale March 9, 6 to 10 p.m. and March 10, noon to 6 p.m. at 214 McDermot Ave. Free.

Sarasvati Productions presents an evening of monologues celebrating women’s voices, March 9, 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 933 Summerside Ave., to register call 477-1123 and March 10, 8 p.m. at Colin Jackson Studio Theatre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, Portage Pl., to register call 586-2236.

University of Manitoba Amnesty International Group presents, Taste for Justice 2007, March 10, 5 to 9 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. North. Find out how you can make a difference to human rights locally and globally! Visit www.freewebs.com/uofmamnesty or call 298-7733.

John Taylor Collegiate Music Parents’ Association presents the 23rd annual Big Band Dance, featuring the John Taylor Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles and special guests, March 10, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Assiniboia Downs, Main floor. For tickets visit http://johntaylor.sjsd.net/band/.

Nearly New Shop bag sale March 10 to 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 961 Portage Ave. Selection of clothing, household goods, toys, and more. To donate call 787-4000.

Manitoba Tourism Education Council presents Discover Tourism Job Fair, March 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delta Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Ave. Free. For information call Mindie at 957-7437, ext. 25 or e-mail career@mtec.mb.ca.

River Heights Family Education Centre Inc. offers the following: family play and learn, a free program designed to assist families strengthen their bonds, Saturdays March 10 to April 28, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and exploring emotions through art, focusing on using art as way of expressing emotions, working out conflict, increasing self awareness and confidence, Mondays March 12 to April 2, 7 to 8:45 p.m. To register call 953-3400.

St. Norbert Arts Centre offers the following workshops: Following the Ancient Fire: Coil built and Pit fired Pottery, March 10 to 11 and March 17 to 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., participants will learn to make earthenware pottery and fire it using ancient, natural methods; Herbal Skin Care Workshops 1 and 2, March 14 and 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., theory and hands-on practice, make your own herbal moisturizing creams, salves, oils as well as vinegars and tinctures. Products include cocoa butter, grapeseed oil and aloe vera gel. Materials include local herbs, beeswax and bottles/jar. For information call 269-0564 or visit www.snac.mb.ca.

Manitoba Schizophrenia Society presents 11th annual Iris Gala, March 10 at The Fairmont Winnipeg, Two Lombard. MSS 2007 Recognition Awards, door prizes, live and silent charity auction and dancing to the music of the Ron Paley Band. For tickets call 786-1616.

Spanish Club of Winnipeg hosts Spanish dance evening Taste of Majorca, March 10, 8 p.m. at 677 Selkirk Ave. Tickets call 284-7610 or 257-1739. Sol de Espana is organizing an evening featuring its repertoire to be performed next April at the famed International Folk Dance competition, in Majorca, Spain.

Ukrainian Women’s Association-Lesia Ukrainka Branch spring bazaar, March 10, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 1175 Main St. Bingo, homebaking table, a “Take Your Pick” table and Ukrainian food and snacks will be available.

Laura Canada Laura Petites and Melanie Lyne hosts in-store top trends workshops March 10, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m. at Laura and Laura Petites stores and March 11, 18 and 25 at Melanie Lyne stores, 10 a.m. For information call 1-877-256-6149, ext. 322 or visit www.lauracanada.com or www.melanielyne.com.

Elmwood Legion Branch #9 St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 10, 8 p.m.; Ladies Auxiliary ham bingo, April 4, 7:30 p.m. and Ladies Auxiliary Spring tea, April 29, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 920 Nairn Ave. 667-4538.

Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre book launch of “Arguing with the Storm: Stories by Yiddish Women Writers”, Rhea Tregebov & Sumach Press, March 11, 3 to 5:30 p.m. at 1588 Main St. Gala Event with Translators & Rhea Tregebov (editor & host) Free. Entertainment by Eli Herscovitch.

St. Michael’s Parish 90th Anniversary Spring tea, March 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 400 Day St. Bake and Easter bread sale.

Birds Hill Provincial Park presents Quinzhee Days Winter Event, March 11, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Interpretive Workshop in the Park, at the end of Nimowin Road along the park’s North Dr. Free. Call 654-6739.

North Kildonan MB Church hosts Calvin Dyck, violin and Betty Suderman, piano in the “Golden Violin”, March 11 at 3:30 p.m. This concert is a multi-dimensional show with a fascinating story, colorful costumes, imaginative visual backdrops and stirring music. Sales of their CDs support the work of MCC Supportive Care Services. Admission by donation.

Caribbean Community fundraising brunch March 11, noon to 3 p.m. at the Assiniboine Gordon Hotel, 1975 Portage Ave. For information call 777-5256, 222-5655 or 632-4231.

Seven Oaks Education Foundation Inc. annual general meeting, March 13, 5 to 7 p.m. Canad Inn Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St.

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South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers: Basics for Babysitters Workshop (child must be a minimum of 12 years of age within 2 months of the workshop) March 17 or March 29, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Co-Parenting 4 hour workshop for separated or divorced parents March 13 & 20, 7 to 9 p.m. at 800 Point Rd., lower level. To register call 284-9311.

Arthritis Self-Help Group monthly meeting March 14, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Society of Mb’s with Disabilities, 202-825 Sherbrook St. Speaker Meera Bhagwan Thadani on medications in the treatment of joint disorders. For information call 783-4227.

East Kildonan Garden Club’s meeting March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Miles Macdonell Collegiate, 757 Roch Ave. Speaker Carla Zelmer on Good and Bad insects in the garden. Everyone is welcome. For information call 943-4838.

Living Prairie Museum hosts Native Prairie Planting workshops as follows: March 14 and April 12, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; March 31 and April 15, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Workshops include a slide presentation, discussion and wildflower seed-planting lab. To register call 832-0167.

Youville Centre offers a 7 week program called Mothers & Sons connect, for 10 to 12 year old sons and you, Wednesdays March 14 to May 2, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. For information call 255-4840.

Elmwood High School presents Breaking Bread, Elmwood School Community Feast, an evening of Aboriginal food and entertainment, March 15, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 505 Chalmers Ave. Tickets at the school by March 8. For information call 667-8823.

Manitoba Myasthenia Gravis Inc. meeting March 15, 7 p.m. at St. Boniface Hospital, basement, rear parking lot Room AG-002. For information call Verna at 586-6784.

Compassionate Friends is a support group for parents grieving the death of a child of any age from any cause, meeting March 15, 7:30 p.m. at the Community Services Building, 685 William Ave. For information call 787-4896.

Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group monthly meeting March 15, at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Seven Oaks General Hospital – Leila & McPhillips. Our guest speaker this month will be Dr. Piotr Czaykowski M.D. His topic will be Systemic Therapy for Advance Prostate Cancer.

River Heights Family Education Centre offers the following programs: Anger Management for Adults, Thursdays March 15 to April 19; Anger Management for Teens, Wednesdays, April 11 to May 16; Active Parenting, Tuesdays April 10 to May 15; Parenting Teens, Mondays, April 16 to May 14; Study Skills, April 21 or April 18 and 25. For information and to register call 953-3400 or visit www.riverheightsfamilyeducationcentre.org.

University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections presents Song Your Mother Should Never Have Taught You? Erotic symbolism in Ukrainian folk songs, March 16, 12:30 p.m. at the Great Hall, University College, Fort Garry Campus, University of Manitoba. Free.

Patricia Chapter #8 Order of the Eastern Star fundraising

St. Patricks day luncheon, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Churchill Park United Church, 525 Beresford Ave.

Manitoba Writers’ Guild, Winnipeg Public Library and Place Louis Riel offer a day of romance for readers and writers, with romance writer Lois Greiman and Harlequin Romance author Helen Brenna, March 17 beginning at 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Millennium Library, 251 Donald St. For information and to purchase tickets call 942-6134 or visit www.mbwriter.mb.ca.

Forum Art Institute registration & open house, March 17, 1 to 4 p.m. at 120 Eugenie St. & Tache for classes starting on April 2. Ten – week classes are offered in the daytime & evenings for beginner to advanced skill levels. Adult classes for 15 years & older are: Acrylic, Watercolour, Water Soluble Oils, Drawing, Portrait & Life Drawing, Composition & Perspective, Calligraphy, Handbuilt Pottery, Handbuilt Raku Pottery, Clay Sculpture, Lino Printmaking & Medium of Your Choice. Mixed media children’s classes for 7 to 11 year olds & Teen’s classes for 12 to 16 are held on Saturdays. To register call 235-1069 or visit www.forumartinstitute.ca.

Forum Art Institute children’s & teen art students from the winter classes will be holding their ‘Creators of the Future’ Art Show, March 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 120 Eugenie St. These featured artists are 7 to 15 years old & would love to show you their art. All welcome.

Child Find Manitoba 6th annual Spring fashion find, March 17 at 7 p.m. at the Assiniboia Downs. For information and tickets call 945-5735 or e-mail mail@childfind.mb.ca. All proceeds benefit Child Find Manitoba’s prevention and education programs.

St. James United Church Women Shamrock luncheon, March 17, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets at the door or 832-2347

ACT (A Centre for Transformation) presents A Social Justice Activist Retreat, March 17, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Augustine United Church, 444 River Ave. A hands-on introduction to popular theatre with a special emphasis on street theatre. Participants will be encouraged to design their own street theatre “happening” in this energetic workshop facilitated by Thomas Novak & Reena Kreindler. To register call Loraine at 775-8817 or e-mail Louise at lsimba@mts.net.

Hospitality House Refugee Ministry Inc. concert Shabach, Gospel Sound, March 17, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Canora & Picardy (by Vimy Ridge Park). For information call 589-2092 or 452-3405.

Crestview United Church fundraising concert featuring The Winnipeg Male Chorus, March 17, 7:30 p.m. at 316 Hamilton Ave. Call 837-4118 or 837-5237.

Canada’s premier carving championship March 17 & 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. The 21st annual Prairie Canada Carving competition will showcase over 400 carvings of wood, bone, antler and stone. A wide range of carving tools and books will be available from carving suppliers. Kids 8 and over can colour for free wooden cut-outs of duck heads and fish. For information on show workshops or show details call 981-5001.

Wal-Mart Pharmacy presents Taking the “Diet” out of Diabetes, special presentation Eating with Mrs. Diabetsky: March 17, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Reh-fit Centre, 1390 Taylor Ave. and March 18, 1 to 4 p.m. at The Wellness Institute, 1075 Leila Ave. Foot screenings by Podiatrists.

Manitoba Antique Association Spring antiques and collectibles sale, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Franco-Manitobain Cultural Centre, 340 Provencher Ave.

Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Celtic music concert & open house, March 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Bannatyne at Main. Featuring the Flatland Ceili Band & Celtic program students. For information call 943-6090 or visit www.mcma.ca.

Green Party presents An Interactive Forum with Health Practitioners and Advocates, March 18 from 1 to 5:45 p.m. at the Millennium Library, Buchwald & Anhang Rooms. Learn why preventative medicine needs to be at the forefront of Manitoba’s health policies and walk away knowing techniques that can improve your health today. For information call 488-2831 or visit www.greenparty.mb.ca.

Music and poetry of Ukraine’s Ivan Franko and Chile’s Pablo Neruda concert March 18, 2 p.m. at the Ukrainian Labour Temple, 591 Pritchard Ave. Performers will include the Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra, Chile Lucha y Canta (vocals, dancers and musicians), Festival Choir and the AUUC School of Folk Dance. For information call 589-4397.

Freeze Frame International Film Festival for Kids of all Ages festival films and workshop March 18 to 26. For locations and to register call 949-9355 or visit www.freezeframeonline.org.

St. James Horticulture Society (The Garden Club) presentation on Gardening in Manitoba with Linda Stilkowski, Gardening Columnist, Winnipeg Free Press, March 20, 7:30 p.m. at Linwood Public School, 266 Linwood St. (Winchester entrance)

Community Living Manitoba presents Planning Your Child’s Inclusive Education, April 20, 21 and 22 at the Wilderness Edge Retreat & Conference Centre, Pinawa. To confirm your attendance call Cheryl at 786-1607 or e-mail communitylivingmb@mts.net by March 20.

8th annual CNIB Eye on the Arts Benefit Auction, Artistic vision assists vision health and vision hope March 21, preview at 5 p.m. and auction at 7 p.m. at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Enjoy an evening of fabulous art, a delicious dinner, and an exciting live auction. For tickets call 774-5421 or visit www.cnib.ca/eyeonthearts. All proceeds go to CNIB.

Newcomers Club of Winnipeg a non-profit social club designed towards women welcomes new people to the Winnipeg area and provides opportunities to meet new friends through our social and charitable activities, meets March 21 at Pasta La Vista -Downtown. For information call 992-2999.

Manitoba Chapter, Osteoporosis Canada offers the following information sessions on Healthy Bones: Overview and Nutrition for Healthy Bones, March 22; Treatments for Osteoporosis, March 29; Osteoporosis and Physical Activity, April 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the St. James-Assiniboia Senior Centre, 2109 Portage Ave. To register call 987-8850.

Community Living Winnipeg presents The Family Conference 2007, March 22 to 24, registration at 8 a.m. and sessions at 9 a.m. each day at the Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave. Fundraising dinner, March 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Inn. Youth conference for ages 13-22, March 24, 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. For information call 786-1414 or e-mail acl@aclwpg.ca.

St. Charles United Church bake sale March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Park West Mall, 6650 Roblin Blvd.

Sturgeon Creek United Church dinner & auction, March 24, 6 to 10 p.m. at 207 Thompson Dr. For Information call 832-1000.

Sts. Peter and Paul UCWLC bake sale on March 24, 9 a.m. to noon in the Parish Centre, 400 Marion St. Holupchi, perogies and more will be available.

Ukrainian Catholic Ladies Society of the Immaculate Conception Church of Cooks Creek 36th Annual Tulip Spring Tea, March 25, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church Auditorium, Cooks Creek.

Manitoba Conservatory of Music & Arts Celtic Kids Day Camp Irish Spring Break, March 26-30. In this fun, 5-day camp, kids age 7 to 13 will explore Celtic culture and history through music, arts & crafts, and more. Along with leaders Susan & Paul Hammer, guest musicians and storytellers will be stopping by to share. Family rates are available. To register call 943-6090 or visit www.mcma.ca.

Western Canada Aviation Museum’s instructor-guided Spring fling programs, March 26 to 30, noon to 4 p.m. daily. Fun is the name of the game: hands-on activities, workshops, special tours, tales from the skies, and demonstrations. Five days of invention, adventure and things that fly! Find out if it’s true that ‘what goes up, must come down’… why don’t plane wings flap like birds? We’ll solve these, and many more mysteries of flight! For information call Kim at 786-0730 or visit www.wcam.mb.ca.

Winnipeg Art Gallery five-day drawing and painting sessions during Spring break for children ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12, March 26 to 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For information call 789-1766.

Arthritis Self Help Group offers tai chi lessons for 8 weeks starting March 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 825 Sherbook St. For information call 783-4227.

University Women’s Club offers pace exercise program, Thursdays March 29 to May 31, 10 to 11 a.m. at Ralph Connor House, 54 West Gate. For information and to register call 954-7880.

Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Church perogy super, March 30, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at 1001 Grant Ave., auditorium. 453-4653.

Jon Sigurdsson Chapter IODE annual Spring bridge and whist luncheon March 31, home bake sale at 11:30 a.m. and luncheon at noon at Betelstadur, 1061 Sargent Ave.

Mission Outreach Ministry of Pilgrim Baptist Church Spring tea and bake sale March 31, 1 to 4 p.m. at 41 Maple St.

Dance to the Al Miller Band, March 31, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the R.A. Steen Center, 980 Palmerston @ Ruby. For information call Vern @ 668-1968. Tickets available at the door.

Forum Art Institute portraits in watercolour workshop by artist Ray Dirks, April 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 120 Eugenie St. Ray is curator of the Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery & well known for his work & portraits with African people. Some watercolour experience required. To register call 235-1069 or visit www.forumartinstitute.ca.

Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Manitoba Spring fashion show and afternoon tea, Fashions for Real Women and Men, April 1, 1 to 4 p.m. at Masonic Memorial Hall, 420 Corydon Ave. Donations for Winnipeg Harvest welcome. Tickets call Lori at 488-1336 or Susan at 257-0589.

Wednesday Morning Musicale concert with Trisha Booey, painist, Olivia Ritchey, harpist and Susan Kim, pianist, April 4, 10:30 a.m. at St. George’s Crestwood Anglican Church, 168 Wilton St.

Delta Waterfowl annual fundraiser dinner, April 5, 7 p.m. at the Ramada Marlborough Hotel. For tickets call Carly at 956-7766.

Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba breakfast fundraiser, Dying to Live – A Family Affair, with Terry MacLeod and Ellen MacDonald, April 13, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Royal Crown Banquet & Conference Centre, 5th Floor, 83 Garry St. For information call 889-8525 or e-mail jlawless@manitobahospice.mb.ca.

Bump-a-Nose Clown Alley 10th annual “Slap Happy Daze” Clown Conference/Camp, April 13 to 15 at St. Benedict’s Retreat & Conference Centre, 225 Masters Ave. The Clowning 101 starts April 14, 10 a.m., with registration at 6 p.m. on Friday and last until 3 p.m. Sunday. For information call Judy at 253-7279 or visit www.bumpanose.ca.

Manitoba Chapter, Osteoporosis Canada offers the following support/self help groups: Protecting Your Bones – Preventing Falls, April 13; Osteoporosis Canada Services, May 4, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Parkside Plaza, Social Room, 1630 Henderson Hwy. To register call 772-3498.

Royal Conservatory of Music Winnipeg Alumni free Graduates recital, April 15 at 2.30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 61 Picardy Place. Public welcome.

24th Annual Volunteer Awards dinner April 18, at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. For information call 975-8203, e-mail volunteer@strauss.ca or visit www.volunteermanitoba.ca.

ALS Society of Manitoba annual general meeting April 19, 6 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 637 Buckingham Rd. for information call Sharon at 831-1510 or e-mail als@deerlodge.mb.ca.

North Kildonan Community Centre annual general meeting April 19, 7 p.m. at 1144 Kingsford Pl. 663-5028.

Community Living Manitoba presents Parent Leadership Retreat, May 4, 5 and 6 at the Wilderness Edge Retreat & Conference Centre, Pinawa. To confirm your attendance call Rose at 771-3218 or 1-877-475-1766 or e-mail communitylivingmb@mts.net by April 20.

Material Girls Quilters and Stitchers quilt and handcraft show, April 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East St. Paul Senior Centre, 262 Hoddinott Rd., East St. Paul.

Consular Services and Information available in Winnipeg April 23, 24, and 25 by appointment only. A consular officer from the United States Consulate General in Calgary will be in Winnipeg to provide consular services and information to U.S. citizens. The Officer will be available from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Monday and 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 CST on Tuesday and 8:30 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday to take applications for passports and birth registrations only. Fees for services will only be accepted in the form of a U.S. Dollar money order. Applicants must bring original documents and one photocopy of each document. To make an appointment fax your request to 403-263-2241 or call 403-266-8962 press 1 ext. 451 and leave your name and telephone number. We will confirm your appointment by telephone as soon as possible. Hours of operation are 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CST, and 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

Neil Campbell School is celebrating 50 years of Excellence and Caring April 26 with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at 845 Golspie St., with a short program in the gym at 6:30.

Scotland Sings & Swings concert featuring Grant Frazer and David Holt April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Elmwood Legion Banquet Hall, 920 Nairn Ave. All proceeds are going to the Winnipeg Children’s Hospital Foundation. For tickets call 229-4332 or e-mail Scotland_Swings@mts.net.

Open Access Resource Centre Conference presenting Dr. Joy Zabala, April 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel, 1445 Portage Ave. For information and to register call Jackie at 949-2430 or visit www.oarc.ca/about.html.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg offers a three-part educational course, “Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia”, May 14, 24 and 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 825 Sherbrook St. To register call 975-3037.

Walk for ALS May 26 at 10 a.m. at Assiniboine Park. For information call 831-1510 or e-mail als@deelodge.mb.ca.

Pratts Wholesale on behalf of Variety, the Children’s Charity presents the 15th annual golf tournament, June 14, with registration at 10 a.m. at Breezy Bend Golf & Country Club. For information call Sharon at 949-2854.

Seven Oaks Toastmasters meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Garden City Inn. For information call 339-2340.

Aurora Family Therapy Centre is offering a free Family Check-Up. The Check-Up is an hour long appointment where parents, children and teenagers can meet with our staff to look at the ways they work and play together. Taking care of your family is the best investment you can make, so call us today, at 786-9251, and take the first step toward better understanding your family’s strengths and enhancing your family’s well-being. Aurora Family Therapy Centre, located in Sparling Hall at the University of Winnipeg, offers confidential family, couple and individual therapy.

Employment Assistance Resource Services offers free assistance with getting ready for interview and resume writing. For information call 338-3899.

Filipino-Canadian Toastmasters meets every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at St. Edwards School, 836 Arlington St. For more information call 668-6393.

Family Centre enrichment program, As Long As We Both Shall Live? for couples in committed relationships or preparing to enter marriage who are interested in sustaining satisfying relationships and preventing relationship difficulties. Call Tiffany at 947-1401.

Windsor Community Centre has spots available in the morning and afternoon for a Tiny Tots program for ages 3 and 4. Must be toilet trained by Sept. Program runs from Sept. to May/07. Call 233-0648 and leave a message.

Edge Artist Village and Gallery, 611 Main Street, is looking for artists to join Winnipeg’s newest Artist Collective. Access to shared studio facilities, participation in regular group art exhibitions, and more! Call 947-2992 or e-mail Amy at teakle@mts.net.

Research study on auditory alerts and road safety, using a driving simulator. Men 30 to 50 years old or men 70 years of age and over are eligible to participate in this study. Each subject will be paid $20 and parking costs will be covered. Call Dr. Michelle Porter at the University of Manitoba (474-8795 or portermm@ms.umanitoba.ca) for information.

Henderson Y-Neighbours, a YM-YWCA program, invites moms of infants/preschoolers to join us for coffee, conversation and fun activities on Thursday mornings, starting end of Sept. Nursery provided on site. Call 668-8701.

Attention all former Lord Selkirk Boy Scout Pipe Band members and families. LSBSPB 50TH Anniversary September 2007. We are trying to locate all former members & families of the band so you can join in the celebration. Please e-mail LSBSPB_50TH_ANNVSRY@MTS.NET with your name, address and phone number or call 888-3544 and ask for Aileen or Bill.

Helping Hands Ladies Group meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from Sept. to May at Ness Ave. Baptist Church, 2700 Ness Ave. For information call Sally at 885-5637.

L.I.F.E. (Lose Inches Feel Energized) program includes education information from a dietitian, counselor and nurse to help you lower the risk factors for diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The program starts the first week of Sept. and runs for 12 weeks. To register call Veena at 255-4840.

Division of Preparatory Studies is excited to offer a new piano ensemble course for anyone interested in exploring the world of musicians in partnership. Participants will explore the role of the piano in vocal and

instrumental literature in six bi-weekly sessions. Call 474-9797 or visit www.umanitoba.ca/music/prep.

Venio Dictum Toastmasters meets every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon Ave. (corner of Donald & Osborne) or Confusion Corner. Call 334-6350 e-mail info@toastmasters.mb.ca or visit www.toastmasters.mb.ca.

Streamliners offers light-exercise and diversified program of education, comradery, and fun till May, at extremely low cost. Kirkfield branch meets Thursdays 7:15 at Hedges School behind Unicity. Instructor is fully certified. Four other locations and days to choose from. Guests welcome to check us out. Call Rose at 888-2447.

Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Norwood/ St. Boniface Branch #43 are currently seeking new members who are interested in helping in community activities and supporting our veterans. For information call Alice @ 253-5556.