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St. Mary’s Nursery & Garden Centre presents “The Pink Pot Event”, now -June 15, 2901 St. Mary’s Rd. The Nursery is supplying pink hanging baskets and growing pink flowers in support of breast cancer research and programs. 100% of proceeds raised will be donated to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. 255-7353 or stmgardn@mts.net.

Public Trustee of Manitoba offers free Will seminars during Will Week, now-April 25. For locations, time, dates and to register call 948-3394.

John Taylor Collegiate presents “Grease”, now-April 25, 7 p.m., 470 Hamilton Ave. Information: 888-8930.

Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute presents Disney’s High School Musical, now-April 25, 7:30 p.m., 720 Alverstone St. Tickets at the school.

Children’s Hospital annual book market, now-April 26, during regular mall hours, St. Vital Centre.

Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada presents How Strong are Your Bones? a series of information session as follows: Exercise Information, April 23, 7-9 p.m., Wellness Institute, Seven Oaks Hospital, 1075 Leila Ave. Information: 772-3498. Register, 632-3900.

Golden West Centennial Lodge spring fashion show, April 23, 7 p.m., GWCL dining room, 811 School Rd. Tickets at the front desk and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds go to the Residents’ Entertainment Fund.

Laurel Centre annual fundraising breakfast, April 23, 7:30 a.m., Hotel Fort Garry. Guest speaker: Dr. Samantha Nutt, War Child Canada. Tickets: 783-5460, ext. 0.

Forks Toastmasters meeting April 24, noon-1 p.m., 300-240 Graham (Cargill Bldg). Call Daniel, 947-6154.

Fort Rouge Curling Club bridge, cribbage and dessert party, April 24, 12:30-4 p.m., 750 Daly St. Tickets call 284-2631 or 475-0888.

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers the following programs: Group Triple P-Positive Parenting, Thursdays April 24-May 29, 9:30-11 a.m.; Sibling Rivalry, April 29, 7-9 p.m.; a peer support group for children in grade 5 & 6 experiencing separation or divorce, Tuesdays, May 6-June 17, 6-7:15 p.m., 800 Point Rd. Register: 284-9311.

Westwood Collegiate 9th annual pancake breakfast, April 25, 7-9 a.m., 360 Rouge Rd.

Kildonan United Church hosts Rockers United Quartet, April 25, 7:30 p.m., 187 Kilbride Ave. Information: 334-7022.

St. Bartholomew A.C.W. annual spring rummage sale, April 25, 5-8 p.m., 881 Autumnwood Dr.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Conflict Resolution Information Session, April 25, 1-3 p.m., 1150-A Waverley St. 477-1123.

Manitoba Doll Club meeting April 25, 1;30 p.m., Charterhouse Best Western, Hargrave and York. Information: Sylvia, 204-482-4932 or sgranth@mts.net.

University of Manitoba presents Ihor Ostash, Ambassador of Ukraine speaking on Ukraine Today-Economics, Politics and Business, April 25, 10-11:30 a.m., Room 262, Engineering Building 3, Fort Garry Campus.

Ladies Auxiliary of Holy Family Parish rummage sale April 25, 4-9 p.m., April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 778 Archibald St.

Beginning Experience of Winnipeg weekend retreat April 25-27. Call 275-3090 or www.winnipegbe.ca.

St. Thomas Anglican Church garage sale, April 25, noon-9 p.m. and April 26, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 1567 William Ave. W.

Silver Heights United Church New to You Shop inventory clearance sale, April 25, 1-5 p.m. and April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg offers a three-part educational course, ‘Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia’, May 15, 22 and 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 825 Sherbrook St. Register by April 25. Call 975-3037 or visit www.fmswinnipeg.com.

Ladies Auxiliary of Holy Family Parish rummage sale, April 25, 4-9 p.m., April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 778 Archibald St.

Charleswood Art Group annual show and sale April 25, 5-9 p.m., April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 27, noon to 4 p.m., St. Andrews United Church, Kingsway & Oak St.

Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba Midway Family Days, April 25, 4 p.m. and April 26 & 27, noon, 737 Keewatin St.

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre annual Fashions for Women spring fundraiser in support of The Clothes Closet, April 26, 9-11:30 a.m., 800 Point Rd. 284-9311.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church garage sale, April 26, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 709 St. Mary’s Rd.

Royal Bank Canada Shred-A-Thon, April 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Kenaston Common Branch, 1610 Kenaston Blvd. If you have sensitive documents you no longer need that contain your private details, then bring them to the RBC Shred-A-Thon.

Board of Managers St. John’s Presbyterian Church annual roast beef dinner, April 26, sittings at 5 and 6:45 p.m., 251 Bannerman Ave. Tickets call Darryl, 694-2193 or Ann, 632-4007.

Manitoba Book Awards Committee 20th Anniversary Gala, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Winnipeg Art Gallery. Free.

Westminster United Church garage sale, April 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Westminster and Maryland.

Sierra Leone Nationals of Manitoba celebration of the 47th Independent Anniversary of the Republic of Sierra Leone, dinner and dance, April 26, 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m., City Oasis, 435 Cumberland. 261-7758 or 998-1921.

Calvary Place Personal Care Home spring tea, craft and bake sale, April 26, 1:30-4 p.m., 1325 Erin St.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, April 26, 9 a.m.-noon, 2700 Portage Ave.

Gordon King Memorial United Church rummage sale, April 26, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 127 Cobourg Ave. Proceeds to Mission and Service Fund.

Westworth United Church Women’s Group rummage sale, April 26, 9 a.m.-noon, 1750 Grosvenor Ave.

Friends of the Assiniboine Park Conservatory host Gardening Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Speaker, Marjorie Harris, Gardening Life Magazine. Information: 895-4560 or www.friendsconservatory.com.

United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada Manitoba Branch open house, April 26, 1-4 p.m., Loyalist Resource Centre, 120 Eugenie St. 489-7180.

Dr. Joel Bohemier & Dr. Jared Buffie lecture Maximized Living, April 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Winnipeg Convention Centre. Maximize your health by learning about nutrition, exercise, stress, relationships, toxins and sickness. Information: www.maximizedlivingdrbohemier.com. Register: 233-3060.

Dalnavert Museum spring tea, April 26, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 61 Carleton St. Tickets, 943-2835 or at the museum.

Crestview United Church bake sale, April 26, 10 a.m.-noon, 316 Hamilton Ave.

Herb Society of Manitoba 8th annual fundraiser, Evening in Paradise, April 26, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Conservatory, Assiniboine Park. Music by The Murray Riddell Quartet and dance performance by the Virage Dance Co. Herbal appetizers provided by the Winnipeg Technical College chefs. Reserve: Grace, 668-8225. Information: www.herbsocietymb.com.

Norwood Rebekah Lodge No. 42 spring blossom tea, April 26, 1:30-3:30 p.m., McClure Place, 533 Greenwood Pl.

Womens only social April 26, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., The Evanson, 62 Evanson. Tickets: Chris, 772-8215 or cvogel@mts.net. Proceeds to Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre and Gio’s Cares.

Ecole Lacerte garage sale April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 1101 Autumnwood. All proceeds go to help build a school in Africa.

Canadian Mental Health Association, MB Division offers the following: Exploring the Inner Self 1, Wednesdays April 30-May 21, 6-8 p.m.; Tranforming Body Image: Remembering the Sacred Body, Mondays June 9-30, 6-8 p.m.; Inner World (body) & Outer World (Mind) Explorations – Masking the Truth, June 4 & 5, June 11 & 12, 6-8 p.m.; Exploring the Inner Self 2: Improv, Role Playing & Visualization, June 18, 19, 25 & 26, 6-8 p.m. and Self Exploration & Healing Workshop, April 26, May 24 and June 21, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 4 Fort St. 953-2358.

Manitoba Chapter of Osteoporosis Canada fundraiser Tea With a Twist, April 27, 1-4 p.m., St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville St. Register: 772-3498 or manitoba@osteoporosis.ca.

Winnipeg Boys Choir presents, What a Wonderful World, concert of jazz and pop tunes, April 27, 2:30 p.m., Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Ave.

Women of Note spring fling concert, April 27, 3 p.m., Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Dr. Featuring: Women of Note Chorale, Chamber Singers and Massed Choir, guest choir, Noteable Women from Oak Lake and Stephen Hatfield, Canadian composer-conductor. Information: www.womenofnote.info.

Catholic Ladies of the Church of the Annunciation of Woodlands spring supper, April 27, 4-6:30 p.m., Woodlands Community Hall, Woodlands, north of the Perimeter, on Hwy. #6.

Westhaven Retirement Community open house, April 27, 2:30-4:30 p.m., 3033 Portage Ave.

Ladies Auxiliary of Elmwood Legion #9 spring tea, 1:30-4 p.m., 920 Nairn Ave. 667-4538.

St. John’s-Ravenscourt School presents, I Know It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll But I Like It, April 27, 1:30 p.m.; April 28, 29 & 30, 7 p.m., 400 South Dr. Tickets: 477-2457 or at the door.

Meniere’s Support Group meeting April 28, 11 a.m.-noon, Room 124, Access River East, 975 Henderson Hwy. Call 975-3037 or www.chha-mb.ca.

United Jewish People’s Order annual Shoah program on Righteous Gentiles with David Matas, April 28, 7:30 p.m., Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, 1588 Main St.

The Life Coaching Centre will host free Spring to Life group coaching sessions: April 28, 6-8 p.m., 875 Gateway Rd. Facilitated by: Joyce Odidison, Strategist & Coach Life Coaching Centre. Call to book your spot 668-5283, www.lifecoachctre.ca or strategies@lifecoachctre.ca.

University Women’s Club presents: Karen Toole, Provincial Spiritual Care Coordinator for Manitoba Health speaking on Education as Inspiration, April 28, 7:15 p.m.; Diana Thornycroft, artist, a visual presentation, May 9, 1 p.m.; Gordon Sinclair, columnist, Winnipeg Free Press, 54 West Gate.

Canadian Diabetes Association presents Camp Briardale for Kids, July 20-26 in Lake-of-the-Woods. Registration deadline is April 28. Call Shereen, 925-3800, ext. 224 or mbinfo@diabetes.ca.

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers the following programs: Sibling Rivalry, April 29, 7-9 p.m., 800 Point Rd. Register: 284-9311.

Manitoba Marathon Hoyt Dinner and Art Auction, April 29, Fairmont Winnipeg. Tickets, 925-5751 or 500-200 Main St. All proceeds support projects for people living with an intellectual disability.

Winnipeg School Division free presentation, Getting to Know Your Child Again: the Excitement and Challenges of Parenting “Teens”, with Bill Gordon, April 29, 7-8 p.m., Grant Park High School, 450 Nathaniel St. Tickets at 788-0203, ext. 132.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 8-week support group, Women & Self Esteem Group, Tuesdays, April 29-June 17, 6-8:30 p.m., 1150-a Waverley St. Register: 477-1123.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre offers Triple P – Positive Parenting program, April 29, 1-3, 1150-a Waverley St. Register: 477-1123.

Manitoba Council for International Cooperation public forum, Crops, Cars and Climate Crisis: The Global Impacts of Growing biofuels on Food, Farmers and Human Rights, April 29, 7-9:30 p.m., Eckhardt-Gramatte Hall, University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave. Information www.cban.ca/agrofuels or call Glen at 943-3945.

Walk 4 Darfur, April 29, noon-1 p.m., Manitoba Legislative Building.

Manitoba Eco-Network hosts a screening of the film Crapshoot: the gamble with our wastes, April 30, 7 p.m. Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St. S. Followed by a moderated discussion with the director of the film, Jeff McKay.

Lake Winnipeg Foundation third annual members meeting, April 30, 7;30 p.m., Khartum Shriners, 1155 Wilkes Ave. Dr. Lyle Lockhart, Phd Bio Chemistry, will give a presentation on Current Issues Facing Lake Winnipeg followed by a question and answer period.

Manitoba Historical Society presentation with Marjorie Anderson on her book Blessed: Portrait of Asdis Sigrid Anderson, April 30, 7 p.m., Dalnavert Museum. Confirm attendance call Carl, 631-5971.

YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg West Portage Branch Newcomer information night, April 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3550 Portage Ave.

Faith Academy 25th anniversary celebration and reunion May 16-18. Register: 582-3400 by April 30.

Mark’s Work Wearhouse fundraising initiative Clothes That Work For The Cause, in support of Breast Cancer Society of Canada, May 1, 5 p.m. until close at all Mark’s Work Wearhouse locations across Canada. Spend $65 and the company will donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.

Y Neighbours 50th Anniversary Tyme Out Event, May 1, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Memorial Temple, 420 Corydon Ave. Tickets: Bonni, 772-4493. No tickets at the door.

St. George’s Anglican bridge & whist luncheon, May 1, 11:30 a.m., 321 Pandora Ave. W. Tickets: 222-1942.

Holocaust Awareness Committee of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg annual public Holocaust Commemoration, May 1, noon, Holocaust Monument Grounds of the Legislature. Premier Gary Doer reads Proclamation of the Holocaust, remarks by Mayor Sam Katz. 477-7404 or www.jewishwinnipeg.org.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 8-week support group for women who have experienced partner abuse, Breaking Free, Thursdays, May 1-June 19, 6-8:30 p.m., 1150-a Waverley St. Register: 477-1123.

Local Colour Art Group tenth anniversary art show and sale, May 2, 7-9 p.m., May 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and May 4, noon -4 p.m., 180 Poplar Ave.

St. Mary Magdalene Church spring garage sale, May 2, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. and May 3, 8:30 a.m.-noon, 3 St. Vital Rd. Information: info@stmarymagdalenechurch.ca.

Winnipeg Male Chorus annual spring sing, May 3, 7:30 p.m., Sturgeon Creek United, 207 Thompson Dr. They will be joined by the St. James-Assiniboia Divisional Senior Choir.

Kildonan United Church 4th annual garage sale, May 3, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 187 Kilbride Ave.

Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre Festival, May 3, noon to 4 p.m., Fort Garry Community Club. Fun, games and demonstrations for all ages. 477-1123.

Elizabeth Rebekah Lodge #52 Angel and Leprechaun luncheon May 3, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., McClure Place, 533 Greenwood Pl.

Young United Church spring luncheon, May 3, 11 a.m., Broadway & Furby.

St. Saviour’s Anglican Church annual ‘Shop til you drop’ garage sale, May 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 690 Munroe Ave.

St. Mary’s Road United Church spring tea and plant sale, May 3, 1-4 p.m., 613 St. Mary’s Rd. All proceeds of the plant sale and tea go to the Community Garden.

Clifton Studios spring open house and sale, May 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 587 Clifton St.

Phoenix Masonic Lodge charitable garage sale, May 3, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 733 Laxdal Rd.

Winnipeg New Horizons Band open house, May 3 and 10. For information and registration for our new season beginning in Sept., call Jean, 896-4436.

Community Singers first Spring Fling, light choral selections, May 4, 3 p.m., Gordon-King Memorial United Church, 127 Cobourg Ave. Tickets call Evelyn, 338-2554 or Kitty, 667-0638.

Musica presents “A Golden Choral Classic” with the Winnipeg Mennonite Children’s Choir, May 4, 3 p.m., Knox United Church, 400 Edmonton St. Tickets: Anna, 222-0642 or kwiktix.ca.

St. Amant 13th annual Miles of Smiles Walk presented by National Bank, May 4, 10:30 a.m., 440 River Road. The walk supports programs and services for Manitobans with developmental disabilities and autism. Register: 258-7052.

Elmwood Legion Branch #9 Olympic Day, May 4, noon-6 p.m., 920 Nairn Ave. Barbecue, games, Executive Challenge & medal presentation.

Funeral Planning and Memorial Society of Manitoba public lecture by Doug Smith on How to Navigate the Corporate Deathcare Industry, May 4, 2 p.m., St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Rd. Information: 452-7999, leave a message.

Welcome Wagon Baby Shower May 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Winnipeg, Downtown, 288 Portage Ave. Free invitations call Julie, 885-2704 or www.havingababy.ca.

Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase May 4, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown, 288 Portage Ave. Free tickets: 956-4033 or www.bridalshowcase.ca.

6th Annual National Hike for Hospice Palliative Care May 4, 2 p.m., St. Malo Provincial Park. Pledge sheets at: St. Pierre Community Health Services, X-ray Dept. De Salaberry Medical Centre, Rat River Recreation Commission, Caisse la Prairie St-Pierre-Jolys & St. Malo, Coulombe Store St. Malo and De Salaberry Medical Centre Administration Office.

Prairie Palette Art Group spring art sale, May 4, noon to 6 p.m., Oak Bluff Recreation Centre. Free.

Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church annual spring tea, May 4, noon-3 p.m., St. Demetrios Church Hall, 2255 Grant Ave.

“It’s a Doggone Magic Show”, with Dean Gunnarson in support of D’Arcy’s A.R.C. (Animal Rescue Centre), May 4, 2 p.m., Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg monthly meeting May 5, 7 p.m., 825 Sherbrook St. Meera Thadani, Pharmacist, speaking on Fibromyalgia and Medications. 975-3037 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.

Sturgeon Creek United Church sponsors a workshop on Dementia presented by the Manitoba Alzheimer’s Society, May 10, 1-4 p.m., 207 Thompson Dr. Video presentation on “I’m Still Here”. Register, 832-1000 by May 5.

Canadian Mental Health Association Human Resources Workshop: Approaches to Mental Health in the Workplace, May 6, 1-4:30 p.m. and Men and Stress – Community and Workplace Partnerships for Men’s Mental Health, May 7, 2-4 p.m., 4 Fort St. RSVP: Melissa, 953-2351.

St. James-Assiniboia School Division, Division-wide Visual Arts showcase, May 6, 7 and 8, 4:30-8:30 p.m., Winnipeg Sun Centre, CanadInn Stadium. Free.

Taking Charge an information and support group for people with cancer, their families and friends offers: Why Am I So Tired?, May 6 and Cancer and Depression, May 20, 7-9 p.m., Canadian Cancer Society, 194B Sherbrook St. 774-7483.

Friendship Force of Manitoba dinner meeting May 7, 6 p.m., Masonic Temple, Corydon & Osborne. Presentation on the Causeway Coast of Ireland. Reservations: Elizabeth, 475-1220.

East Kildonan Garden Club meeting with Barb Jackson talking about irses, May 7, 7:30 p.m., Miles Macdonell Collegiate, 757 Roch Ave. Information: 943-4838.

Bilingual Toastmasters Club Francs-Parleurs meetings May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 5:30-7 p.m., College Louis Riel, 585 rue St. Jean Baptiste, room 104. Information: Lucien, 257-7361.

Concordia Foundation 25th Gala Anniversary & Tribute to Cindy Klassen, May 8, 6 p.m., Fort Garry Place, 5th Floor, 83 Garry St. Call 661-7156.

Better Fathering Inc., a fathering issues series for men, May 8 to June 26, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at Kateri Parish, 794 Ellice Ave. Childcare is provided for men in a fathering role. Call Donovan at 945-4104, Paul at 782-7987 or Luis at 268-6752.

Silver Heights United Church New to You Shop open May 9, 1-5 p.m. and May 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave.

St. Anne’s Anglican Church Gala Anna fair, May 9, 5-10 p.m. and May 10, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., 253 Burrin Ave.

Manitoba Genealogical Society Inc. hosts “Manitoba Day”, celebrating Manitoba’s 138th Birthday with an open house, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Unit E-1045 St. James St. Free.

Transcona Garden Club annual plant & bake sale, May 10, 9 a.m.-noon, Scout Hall, Melrose & Winona. Information: 224-2535.

20th Annual M&M Meat Shops Charity Barbecue Day, benefiting Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada medical research, May 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., all M&M locations.

United Church in Meadowood Mothers Day tea, bake and plant sale, May 10, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 1111 Dakota St. Tickets and information: 256-7002 or www.ucim.org.

St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church book and DVD sale, May 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 255 Oak St.

Walk a Block for Lupus, May 10, 1-3 p.m., St. Vital Park, near the Duck Pond. Information: 942-6825 or lupus@mts.net.

St. Boniface Hospital & Research Foundation 2nd annual Generations Mother’s Day Brunch & Celebration, May 11, Fairmont Winnipeg. Proceeds support the Women & Child Program at St. Boniface Hospital. Tickets call 237-2067.

Transcona Garden Club meeting May 14, 7 p.m., Access Transcona, 845 Regent Ave. W. Topic: Annuals & perennials, with Roger Brown. Information: 222-0236 or 224-2737.

East Kildonan Garden Club annual spring plant sale and auction, May 14, 7 p.m., Valley Gardens Community Club.

Macdonald Youth Services Gala Dinner Under the Big Top, May 15, 6 p.m., Provencher Ballroom, Fort Garry Hotel, 222 Broadway Ave. In support of MYS Vehicle for Change Program and Youth Emergency Shelter. Information: Lisa, 949-5383 or www.mys.ca.

Manitoba Society of Artists call for entries, 76th Annual Competition and Open Juried Exhibition, held June 1-July 26, Vault Gallery, 2181 Portage Ave. Deadline for entries May 17. Information: Les, 667-4606.

Knights of Columbus sponsors donate blood for Canadian Blood Services, May 20, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.

Winnipeg Narrative Therapy workshop Approaching Trauma from a Culturally Respectful Community Perspective – When Therapy is not the right response, May 22 & 23, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., St. Norbert Art Centre. Register: www.winnipegnarrativetherapy.com or call 229-7720.

Irish Myst Choir presents the Many Moods of Love, May 23 & 24, 8 p.m., Irish Association of Manitoba, 654 Erin St. Tickets: Carolee, 837-6056 or Joyce, 669-3779.

Women’s Community of The Royal Winnipeg Ballet sidewalk sale, May 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at “Things” Antique Shop, 913 Corydon Ave.

The New Iceland Youth Choir from Arborg, fundraising performance May 25, 2:30 p.m., Scandinavian Centre, 764 Erin St.

American Women’s Club invites women who are American by birth, marriage, or naturalization to their meeting, May 28, 7:30 p.m. Visit www.geocities.com/awcwinnipeg or Barb at barhar@mts.net.

Caitlin MacHutchon silent art auction, with all proceeds going to Stephen Lewis Foundation, May 30, 7-11 p.m. and May 31, noon to 6 p.m., 125 Adelaide St.

ALS Society of Manitoba walk June 14, registration at 9 a.m. and walk at 10 a.m. at Assiniboine Park, Central Picnic Area. Register: Sharon, 831-1510 or als@deerlodge.mb.ca.

Manitoba Lotteries Corporation presents Manitoba Marathon, June 15, 7 a.m., University of Manitoba. Information: 925-5751 or www.manitobamarathon.mb.ca

Windsor Park Collegiate looking for Class of 1983 graduates. 25th reunion is slated for July 4&5. Visit www.WPCclassof83.com.

Manitoba/Nunavut Region of the Canadian Diabetes Association hosts Camp Briardale, a seven day, six night camping experience for children with Type 1 diabetes, ages 8 to 16, July 20-26. Applications at www.diabetes.ca or call 925-3800, ext. 3.

Elmwood High School will celebrate its 50th anniversary the weekend of Oct. 24 and 25. All current and former students and staff are invited to come out and join in the many events, which include a dinner and dance. Open house, breakfast and more. Information visit www.elmwood50th.com.

Grandparent’s Support Group – for grandparents who may not have contact or access with their grandchildren because of separation and divorce, death of a parent or disrupted family relationships. The group meets the third Wednesday of each month (September through June), 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., 379 Broadway Ave., the second floor, in the offices of Family Conciliation. Call 945-4031.

Children’s House Montessori pre-school and kindergarten now accepting applications for children, aged 2 1/2 to 6 years of age at 150 Pacific Ave. Morning and afternoon programs and all day program for kindergarten children. Call 956-1622.

Royal Canadian Legion Henderson Highway Branch No. 215 presents 50, 60, 70 music every Friday night; dance bands; Thursday and Saturday; crib every Tuesday; darts every Thursday; Monday night dance lessons; meat draws every Friday, 6 p.m. and Saturday, 3 p.m.

Newcomers Club of Winnipeg is a non-profit social club designed to welcome and lend support to women who have moved to Winnipeg and surrounding areas within the last two years. The club offers and immediate opportunity to meet new friends through social activities. For information call 992-2999 and leave a message.

Sara Riel Supported Employment Program may be able to find and keep employment. Are you unemployed and have or have had a mental health concern? For information call 237-9559, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

No. 553 Sgt. Tommy Prince, MM Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps invites boys and girls ages 12 to 18 years to come to Door No. 1 of the Freighthouse, 200 Isabel St., Wednesdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bring birth certificate and Manitoba medical number.

Gordon Bell High School Alumni Choir held Mondays, 6:45 p.m. in the music room of Gordon Bell High School. Don Askholm is directing the choir. Alumni of all ages greatly appreciated.

Venio Dictum Toastmasters presents Profiles to Better Communication Skills, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. at the Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave. Call 334-6350 or www.toastmasters.mb.ca.

River East Collegiate Class of ’78, 30th reunion is being planned. Forward you contact information to rec-reunion78 Skills development Opportunity Monday and Wednesday mornings for low income Inkster residents. Work as a team and meet people from different cultural backgrounds. Earn a very small amount of pocket money. To register call Charlene 940-2144.

Winnipeg Branch Streamliners, a weight loss group, meets Mondays at 6 p.m. at Assiniboine School. For information call Audrey at 489-7956.

Winnipeg Elks Lodge, a volunteer organization promoting and supporting community and charitable needs, is in need of new members male or female. If you would like to join an organization that helps children, up to 18 years of age, with special needs call Bob at 772-3013 or Russ at 253-0504.

Osborne House provides an open support group for women who are currently in or have recently left and abusive relationship. The group meets Monday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. To register call 942-3052.

Grace Toastmasters for better speaking and listening skills, meets every Wednesday, 7 p.m., 211 Kimberly Ave. Call Les at 669-1379.

Luxton Literacy Working Group offers a program for parents/caregivers with children aged 2-Kindergarten, Mondays, 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. and Upper level E.A.L. program, Mondays 6 to 9 p.m. Free babysitting. To register call Margaret at 632-4725.

Centennial Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Place Louis Riel Hotel, 190 Smith St. Call Joan at 774-3202.

Irish Myst – the choir of the Irish Association of Manitoba, welcomes new members of all voices – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses. No previous choir experience of musical training is required. Rehearsals Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at 654 Erin St. Call 837-1495.

Gordon Bell Alumni Choir meets Mondays 6:45-8:45 p.m. in Gordon Bell High School music room. New members are most welcome. For information call Don at 489-5584.

East Elmwood Community Club floor curling or cribbage every Monday at 12:45 a.m. All ages. Call 222-5382 or Grace at 667-4200.

Hope Discovery – Grief Recovery Group for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one meets on Wednesday evenings at Albright Church, 3400 DeVries Ave., and also at the Gordon Howard Centre, 384 Eveline St. in Selkirk. For information call 334-5873.

Hope & Healing – Separation & Divorce Support Group for people experiencing the loss of a broken marriage relationship meets on Wednesday evenings at Albright Church, 3400 DeVries Ave. Call 334-5873.

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.

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 portermm15 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.

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