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Charleswood Curling Club flea market, April 25-27 and May 2-4. To donate items for sale or to book a table call 204-832-2333.

 

University of Manitoba Department of Human Nutritional Sciences is looking for healthy Caucasian volunteers from 50 to 80 years of age to take part in a study. We plan to investigate if egg consumption can help visual function in older adults. Participants will receive all results and a $30 gift card. Information: Chelsey Walchuk 204-997-5286 or umwalchu@myumanitoba.ca.

 

St. Alphonsus R.C. Parish 100th Anniversary, Oct. 10-12. Information: 204-661-3829 or stals100anv@shaw.ca.

Calvin Christian School open house every Thursday now-March 20, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dessert information evenings, 7:30 p.m.: Elementary Campus, k-Grade 6, Feb. 27, 245 Sutton Ave.; Collegiate Campus, Grades 7-12, Feb. 20, 706 Day St. Information: www.calvinchristian.mb.ca.

 

White Cross Guild Just Like New to You thrift shop, 635 Portage Ave. Bag of Books Sale, to March 1. All proceeds go to the Health Sciences Center for the betterment of patient care, comfort & research. Store hours: Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Winnipeg Narrative Therapy presents Advance Practice in Narrative Therapy with Stephen Madigan, Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., United Way Learning Centre, 580 Main St. Register: www.winnipegnarrativetherapy.com. or 204-229-7720.

 

Windsor Park United Church fundraiser Winter Break Concert, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., 1062 Autumnwood Dr. Featuring the Vox jazz choir from Gordon Bell High School along with Windsor Park United Church’s very own, Jan Harding-Jeanson from CBC and Mikayla Zacharias, a Forks Busker. Proceeds will go to the Gordon Bell Green Space Project and the WPUC Lift Fund. Tickets: $15 or 2/ $25, 204-256-8792 or officewpuc@mymts.net.

 

Bows, Broads and Bullseyes Archery Club, a ladies-only club, meets Feb. 21, March 7 & 21 & April 4, 7-9 p.m., Heights Archery. Information: http://members.shaw.ca/bowsbroadsbullseyes.

 

St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church Senior Choir presents Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, Feb. 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m., 255 Oak St. Music of Lerner and Loewe, with songs from My Fair Lady, Gigi, Camelot, Paint Your Wagon Brigadoon and more. Tickets: 204-488-1130.

 

Afro-Caribbean Association of Manitoba 15th annual Job Fair, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Elmwood High School, 505 Chalmers Ave. Information: Jim Ogunnoiki 204-663-7868 or Sandra House 204-257-8129. Free.

 

Fr. Filipow Knights of Columbus Pre-Lenten dance, Feb. 22, St. Nicholas Ukr. Catholic Church Hall, 737 Bannerman Ave. Music by The Female Beat, 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Late lunch, door prizes, silent auction. Tickets $17.50, Peter 204-632-0484 or George 204-955-8480.

Community of St. Eustache winter craft sale, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 10 Allarie St., Community Club. Free admission.

 

Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library workshop crochet wire bracelet, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m., 1B-183 Kennedy St. Fee: $35, members $30. Information: 204-487-6117.

 

LITE 20th Anniversary Winter Gala, 20 years of funding employment and training opportunities for inner-city residents facing barriers to employment, Feb. 22, Inn at the Forks.Tickets $150. Information: Lindsay, 204-942-8578.

 

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. – noon, St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 2700 Portage Ave. Plenty of great bargains to be had.

 

Finnish Canadian Club hosts the Scandinavian Cultural Centre’s Sunday brunch, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 764 Erin St., $13.50 adults; $6 children, ages 8-12; ages 7 and under, free. Reservations: 204-774-8047.

 

Birds Hill Park’s Winter Safari, Feb. 23, 1-4 p.m., Interpretive Workshop, Birds Hill Provincial Park. Information: 204-654-6739, ParkInterpretation@gov.mb.ca or manitobaparks.com.

 

Notre Dame Catechism Program pasta luncheon fundraiser Notre Dame Parish Hall, Feb. 23, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reserve: ndcatechism@shaw.ca or 204-738-2427 Funds raised will be donated to the parish to aid with future kitchen renovations. Adults $6, children 12 and under $3.

 

Manitoba Psychological Society Memory and Aging: What’s Normal? What’s Not?, Dr. Colleen Millikin, Feb. 23, 12:15-1:15 p.m., First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres.; Baby Talk: How When, and What Your Baby Learns about Language, Dr. Melanie Soderstrom, Feb. 24, 10-11:30 a.m., The Birth Centre, 603 St. Mary’s Rd., register M_Soderstrom@umanitoba.ca; Values and Traits Associated with Frequent Texting, Dr. Lisa Sinclair, Feb. 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m., room 4L28, University of Winnipeg.

Herb Society of Manitoba February meeting Assiniboine Park, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. Heiko Duehrsen, Executive Chef of the Assiniboine Park Conservancy speaking on These are the Herbs I Know. Chef Duehrsen will share his experience using herbs both at home and in the workplace and at home. Free members, $5 non-members.

 

Meunière’s Support Group Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. – noon. Presentation by Access River East dietitian Betty Van on the importance of reducing dietary sodium to help alleviate Meunière’s symptoms. Information: http://www.chha-mb.ca, 204-975-3037 or menieres-group@mts.net. Silver collection.

 

Donna Sarna Physiotherapy offers free 1-hour workshops: Post Partum Recovery: The Core and Pelvic Floor, Feb. 25, 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Intro To Pilates For The Active Adult and Older Adult, March 29, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 106-897 Corydon Ave. Reserve: 204-452-2608.

 

Windsor Park United Church presents Women & Alcohol, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., 1062 Autumnwood Dr.

 

MOVA session Bereavement and Grieving for Victims of Homicide, Feb. 26, 7 p.m., suite 20-226 Osborne St. RSVP Bob 204-831-8950 or admin@mova.ca by Feb. 24.

 

Virtuosi’s Got More Talent fundraiser Feb. 27, 6 p.m., Fort Garry Hotel. Tickets: $125, 204-786-9000.

 

Multifaith Leadership breakfast with Winnipeg Police Chief Devon Clunis, Feb. 27, 7:30 – 9 a.m., University of Winnipeg, Wesley Hall. Tickets: $25, www.manitobamultifaithcouncil.ca.

 

National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Winnipeg Section and Rady Jewish Community Centre present a program on Women’s Health Issues with Dr. Aida Strocvsky, Feb. 27, 7:30 p.m., Rady JCC, 123 Doncaster St. Topic: Out of My Mind: Back in 5 Minutes-Women and Mental Health 101. Tickets: $5. Information: 204-339-7991, 204-477-7510 or radyjcc.com-Click on Ticket Central.

St. Vital Agricultural Society’s workshop Starting Seeds, Feb. 27, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Road United Church, 613 St. Mary’s Rd. Featuring Lenore Linton, Master Gardener. Learn the benefits and successful methods of starting seeds. $10 or $4 with 2014 SVAS membership. Information: Brenda 204 257-6372 or www.svas.ca.

 

South Winnipeg Family Information Centre offers: Anxiety in adults workshop: Communicating with your Pre Teen and Teen: Feb. 27, March 6 and 13, 7-9 p.m. 800 Point Rd. (lower level, Fort Garry United Church. Register: 204-284-9311 or www.swfic.org.

 

Ron Monson speaks about Doctors Without Borders at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre’s TGIF Dinner and Speaker event, Feb. 28, 6 p.m., 764 Erin St. $17.50 adults; children 12 and under, free. Reservations: 204-774-8047.

 

Donburi lunches on alternating Fridays Feb. 28; March 14 & 28; April 11 & 25, noon-2 p.m., Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 180 McPhillips St. Free parking.

 

Young United Church’s Interesting Theatre, Crossways in Common, 222 Furby St., Feb. 28 – March 1, 7 p.m. How many love affairs begin at the lake? Some end with the summer. Some last a lifetime. Meet Ali, a Toronto editor of a fashion magazine and Jack, the man who has lived at the lake his whole life. After forty years, will this pair reignite their summer romance? Not if the marina lady has anything to do with it. Come back to the lake. Watch the assumptions, the deceit, and the events that unveil the truth of our deepest passions. Come back to the lake…at last. $15.

 

Icelandic Canadian Fron Trivia Night March 14, Scandinavian Cultural Centre 764 Erin St. Tickets $15, kbotting@shaw.ca. or 204-661-1035 by Feb. 28.

 

Lyme Disease presentation by Jim Wilson, President CanLyme who will give an update report on the status of Lyme Disease and co-infections in Canada and Manitoba, March 1, 1-3 p.m., St. Boniface Library. Reserve: Liz Rogers wickerwill@hotmail.com to or 204-505-6200.

Happy Mike’s Coffee House St. James Anglican Church parish hall, 195 Collegiate St., March 1, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Open mic, family entertainment. Feature entertainment by The Trevor Johnson Band, acoustic country singer/songwriter. Free admission.

 

World Friendship Day Archwood Community Centre, 5765 Guilbault St., March 1, 5 – 9 p.m. Reservations: Vivian 204-736-4276 or viv1@mymts.net. Hosted by Friendship Force Manitoba & Winnipeg – members of an international cultural travel exchange network. Theme: “Make a Friend, Make a Difference”. Bring potluck dish for 10-12 people.

 

New Winter Artisan and Trade Market March 1 & 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 28A St. Andrews Rd., St. Andrews. Information: Arlene, 204-800-1957.

 

Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada 68th annual Daffodil Tea, March 2, 1-3 p.m., 460 Munroe Ave.

 

Kristin Millar an organ recipient will be speaking on behalf of Transplant Manitoba.

Monday, March 3, 7 p.m., Crestview United Church, 316 Hamilton Ave. Free admission.

 

Spanish Institute offers new Spanish courses for Beginners to Advanced and private classes, Mondays to Fridays, 9-11 a.m. or 5-7 p.m. starting March 3. Register: 204-832-9893 or spanishinstitute@mts.net.

 

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Winnipeg monthly meeting SMD Building, 825 Sherbrook St., March 3, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Kathy Murdoch, Board Member, will be speaking about the Changes to the Fibromyalgia Guidelines. The Group is also offering a three-part Education Course on May 8, 12 and 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Information: 204-975-3037 or www.fmswinnipeg.com.

 

Health Science Centre Retirees Association general meeting, March 4, noon, Annie Bond Room, 685 William Ave. Information: Jean 204-256-5586.

 

Community Health and Well Being Program Temple Shalom, 1077 Grant Ave., March 5, 1:30 p.m. Journey to Alaska travelogue with Mary Lou Milhausen. Free.

 

Canadian Hemophilia Society, Manitoba Chapter’s 11th Gala Dinner of Culinary Inspiration: Red Plates, March 7, 6 p.m., Delta Winnipeg. $150.

 

Craig Street Cats 5th annual Spay-Ghetti dinner, March 8, sittings 5-7 p.m. and 7:30-9:30 p.m., Deer Lodge Community Centre, 323 Bruce Ave. Tickets: $12, $6 kids at 489 Madison or www.craigstcats.ca.

 

Lymphedema Association of Manitoba Board 2nd annual Lymphedema Awareness Day Symposium, March 8, 8 a.m.to 4:45 p.m., St. John’s College (University of Manitoba). Information: lymphmanitoba@yahoo.ca or www.lymphmanitoboa.ca.

 

Archaeological Institute of America (Winnipeg chapter) presents an illustrated public lecture: The Archaeology of Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, by Dr. Jodi Magness, March 9, 3 p.m., Room 237 University College (University of Manitoba campus). Information: www.archaeological.org. Free.

 

Manitoba Antique Association Spring Antique Sale, March 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Canad Inns Polo Park, 1405 St. Matthews Ave. Information and/or table rental, Kelly cccollector@gmail.com. $5, children under 12 free.

 

MB Great Pyrenees Rescue and dogadoptionmb.com Fantastically Funny Furry fundraiser featuring comedy by “Raise the Woof”, March 9, 6 p.m., Four Points by Sheraton Winnipeg South, 2935 Pembina Hwy. Tickets: Pet Valu: Reenders, Meadowood, Main Street or Steinbach Best Friends Animal Hospital and Old Country Vet or mgprescue@gmail.com or Sonia 204-771-8045. $25.

 

9th Annual Cheese and Wine Fundraiser St. Boniface Golf Club, 100 Youville St., March 13, 6 p.m. Hosted by Bothwell Cheese Ltd. and thewinehouse. Sample wines of various regions and styles paired with sumptuous cheeses. Upscale silent auction. Tickets: $90.

 

Italian Canadian Foundation and the Sokol Polish Folk Ensemble present The Italian-Polish Interlude, an evening of Intercultural celebration featuring Italian-Polish cuisine and live entertainment, March 14, cocktails 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., Centro Caboto, 1055 Wilkes Ave. Tickets: $50, 204-487-4597 ext. 34.

 

Beginning Experience (BE) is a non-profit, peer support grief resolution program helping single-again persons deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity for turning pain from loss into an experience of positive growth.

The next Adult Retreat Weekend will be held March 14-16. Information: 204-275-3090 or www.BeginningExperienceWinnipeg.ca.

 

Khartum Ladies Auxiliary presents Sisters of the Holy Rock, March 15, 7 p.m., Sturgeon Creek United Church, 207 Thompson Dr. Tickets $20, Hope 204-633-9487 or Shrine House 204-925-1430.

 

Elmwood Legion Br. #9, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 15, 7 p.m., McConnell Irish Dancers, St. Andrew’s Pipes & Drums and Emcee Andy McGrath, 920 Nairn Ave.

 

Silver Heights United Church New to You Sale, March 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave. Great deals on gently used household items, clothing, toys, music, books.

 

Seven Oaks Education Foundation Inc. annual general meeting, March 18, 2014, 5-6 p.m. Canad Inns Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St. (Refreshments provided).

 

Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre Inc. presents the MICEC 27th annual Aboriginal Minor Hockey Tournament, March 21-23, MTS Iceplex, 3969 Portage Ave. To register a team: 204-942-0228 or info@micec.com.

 

Canadian Blood Services blood donation clinic, March 28, 11:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., MTS Centre, Main Level Concourse by Tim Hortons. Book appointment www.blood.ca or 1-888-236-6283.

 

Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada Metropolitan Cathedral of Sts. Vladimir and Olga Branch Spring Tea, April 6, 1-3 p.m., 115 McGregor St. Official tea opener: Dr. Andrea Babick.

 

Winnipeg East CARP Chapter #53 meet the second Wednesday of the month to June 11, 1:30 – 3 p.m., lower level of Elmwood Legion 920 Nairn Ave. Guest speakers that provide information for Seniors. Information: Darlene Demkey 204- 222-8120 or ddemkey@mymts.net.

 

Ladies Auxiliary Elmwood Legion Br. #9 ham bingo, April 16, 7 p.m., 920 Nairn Ave.

 

Seven Oaks Toastmasters meets Mondays, 7-9 p.m., Atlantic-Garden City United Church, 725 Atlantic. Information: Casey 204-339-2340.

 

Voyageur Toastmasters meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Deer Lodge Centre, 1290 Portage Ave., 2nd Floor Learning Centre.

 

Village Green English Dance Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Harrow United Church, 955 Mulvey Ave. Information: Katherine 204-475-2097 or villagegreenenglishcountrydancing.org.