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Sir John Franklin Public School (Class of 1954-1955) 60th Kindergarten Reunion, Sept. 7 & 8, 2015. Information: Walter 204-467-5838, badgerw@mymts.net or Derek, 204-837-1290, dlegge@mymts.net.

Hair Do Zoo and Koats for Kids for the month of Nov. Bring in your clean, gently used kids winter coat to 2020 Corydon Ave. or 14-845 Dakota St. and get 1/2 off the price of your child’s haircut.

Shoebox Project for Women is asking for donations of shoeboxes of ‘little luxuries’ for women in need – lotion, make-up, chocolates … (about $50 total value). Instructions: www.shoeboxproject.com/manitoba1.html, winnipeg@shoeboxproject.com, or Eva 204-254-8533. Please wrap boxes so they can be opened and checked. Shoeboxes accepted between Nov. 30 at a number of locations across Winnipeg.!

Jewish Child and Family Service is offering an eight week non- denominational Bereavement Group to support those who have lost a loved one, Tuesdays, to Dec. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Asper Jewish Community Campus. Information: Shelley Levit 204-477-7430 or slevit@jcfswinnipeg.org. All particpants will be contacted for a prescreening interview prior to the commencement of the group.

Rady JCC presents The Fifth annual Tarbut: Festival of Jewish Culture and Book Fair, to Nov. 23, 123 Doncaster St. Tickets and information: 204-477-7510 or www.radyjcc.com.

Saint John XXIII bargain basement, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m. Large variety of good used items – jewellery, clothes, dishes etc.

Bowls Manitoba (Provincial Team Fundraising Committee) Texas Holdem Poker tournament, Nov. 22, 4 p.m., 1212 Dakota St. Information: John 204-487-7304 or Elaine 204-257-8821.

Transcona Garden Club mesh wreath workshop, Nov. 22, 1-4 p.m. $25. Register: Pat 204-224-3859 or Anne 204-224-2535.

Westminster United Church craft sale and cookie walk, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Westminster Ave.

Seven Oaks Historical Society Salute to our early Pioneers, Nov. 22, 7-9:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 135 Anderson Ave. A concert featuring Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra, N. End Jewish Folk Choir, Der Treue Husar and Icelandic sagas. No admission, donations accepted. Information: Leonard 204-338-6399.

Association of United Ukrainian Canadians Christmas bazaar and bake sale, Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 591 Pritchard Ave. Christmas decorations and crafts, baking, jams, jewellery, Ukrainian items, etc. Information: 204-488-1008.

Ladies Auxiliary fall craft sale & flea market, Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Henderson Hwy. Legion, 3600 DeVries Ave., East St. Paul.

Winnipeg Embroiderers’ Guild Heritage Needle Arts sale, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 755 Elm St. Free admission. Jewellery, fashion accessories, home decor, ornaments, greeting cards, gifts and more.

Opening Doors Parents Career Expo Nov. 22, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology, 130 Henlow Bay. Explore careers from a variety of Manitoba’s leading industries including Aerospace, Tourism & Hospitality, Food Processing, Film, Manufacturing, Music, Construction, Environmental Industries, Customer Contact Centres, and Arts and Culture. Free. Celebrating Manitoba Career & Workforce Development Month.

Mary, Mother of the Church CWL bazaar, Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Mary Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Dr. Bake table, crafts and knitwear, silent auction, MCC Fair Trade, youth group, Keep Christ in Christmas, treasures cove, luncheon and tea room.

Heritage Needle Arts Sale, Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Peter’s Anglican Church Hall, 755 Elm St. A unique opportunity to purchase quality handmade items produced by the members of the Winnipeg Embroiderers’ Guild. Jewellery, fashion accessories, home decor, ornaments, greeting cards, gifts and other items. Free Admission.

Salute to our early Pioneers Nov. 22, 7-9:30 p.m., St. John’s Anglican Church, 135 Anderson Ave. A concert featuring Winnipeg Mandolin Orchestra, N. End Jewish Folk Choir, Der Treue Husar and Icelandic sagas. No admission, donations accepted.

Sanford United Church home party/craft fundraiser, 1-4 p.m., Sanford United Church Basement, 4 Main St. Everyday style, Sunset Gourmet, Scentsy, Mary Kay, and many crafts, photography, pottery, and baking.

11th Annual Holidaze craft show, Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave.

Women’s committee of the WSO presents Up Close and Musical with P. Evans, horn, M. McCallum violin, D. Friesen, piano, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. CMU 500 Shaftesbury Blvd. Tickets: $25, students $10, McNally Robinson, WSO box office, Koren 204-338-6399.

Liferaft Animal Rescue adoption event, Nov. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., The Dog Loft, 245 Marion St. We will have a bake sale and many of our adoptables on site.

Meniere’s Support Group Nov. 24, 11 a.m.-noon, Access River East, 975 Henderson Highway. A self-help group for people with Ménière’s Disease and other inner-ear balance disorders. Information: http://www.chha-mb.ca; menieres-group@mts.net; 204-975-3037. Silver collection.

Hospice & Palliative Care Manitoba opens the Memory Tree, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. with guest speaker Glen Horst and the College Jeanne Sauve Senior High School, St. Vital Centre by The Bay. The tree remains open to Dec. 24.

University of Winnipeg free interactive event to discover how to become a student, Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m., Duckworth Centre, 400 Spence St. Information: 204-786-9844.

North Kildonan Community Players presents Fiddler on the Roof, Nov. 26-30, St. Boniface University Theatre. Tickets: northkildonancommunityplayers@gmail.com or 204-890-8999.

Affordable Art Sale Nov. 27 & 28, 4-9 p.m.; Nov. 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 30, noon – 4 p.m., Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie St. Original art, clearance art sales, frames, books & more! Bring in the kids or “kids at heart”, Nov. 29, 2 – 4 p.m. to get your free caricature done by Winnipeg artist Tom Andrich. Admission by food or toy donation for Winnipeg Harvest optional but appreciated. Information: www.forumartcentre.com. No admission.

Holy Trinity Busy Hands all you can eat perogies, Nov. 28, 11;30 a.m.-2 p.m., 1175 Main St.

Festival of Trees and Lights fundraiser for the Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation & Gardens Manitoba, now to Nov. 28, Manitoba Hydro Gallery, 360 Portage Ave. $2. Information: www.festivaloftreesandlights.com.

Miles Macdonell Collegiate annual holiday craft & bake sale, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 757 Roch St. Free admission.

Silver Heights United Church Christmas craft sale, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 199 Garrioch Ave. Fine arts, handmade crafts, and baking. $2 (children under 12 years of age free).

United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg and MHC Foundation community pancake breakfast, Nov. 29, 8-10 a.m., St. George’s Anglican Church, 168 Wilton. $10, children 14 & under $4, 3 and under free.

Broadway-First Baptist Women annual cookie trail and Xmas baking, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-noon, Broadway-First Baptist Church, Walnut St. entrance, 790 Honeyman Ave.

St. Michael’s Parish U.C.W.L.C. Christmas bake sale & luncheon, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 400 Day St.

St. Lukes bazaar and flea market, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Lukes Anglican Church, 130 Nassau St. N. Household items, collectibles, toys and furniture. Free.

St. Andrew’s Anglican Church rummage sale, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. – noon, 2700 Portage Ave.

St. Francis Anglican Church Christmas Tea, Nov. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 730 McPhillips St. Bake table, craft table, white elephant/treasures table and silent auction. $5.

Harrow United Church Christmas bake sale, Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 955 Mulvey Ave.

Gimli Middle Years School 15th Annual Christmas Craft and Trade Fair, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3rd Avenue, Gimli. Crafters, bakers, trades, canteen, silent auction, raffle, door prize. Information: 204-642-5464.

St. Peter’s Anglican Church “Creation’s Colours” – a unique and inspiring art show, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 755 Elm St. This event is in support of St. Peter’s work and discipleship. Local prairie artist Garth Panting and photographer Bruce Kirton will be available for conversation and display/sell their original work.

Reaching Across Borders 10th Annual Christmas market and craft sale, Nov. 29, 10 a.m. a.m. – 3 p.m., College Jeanne-Sauve, 1128 Dakota St. $1 or a canned item for Winnipeg Harvest. Gift items, jewelry, knitting, quilting, pottery and food items (perogies, canning, springrolls, perishke, and baking).

Windsor Park United Church cookie walk, Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-noon, 1062 Autumnwood Dr. This is not a nut-free environment. Small butter tarts available 6 for $3.Fill a cookie container for $8 lid must close.

Headingley United Church Theatre Group presents a living nativity, Back to the Manger, Nov. 29 & 30, 1 p.m., Van Massenhoven’s Farm, 1588 Bobiche St., Headingley. Tickets: $15, Susan 204-888-4865 or cassidy9@mymts.net.

67th Winnipeg Scouts 50th Annual Christmas tree sale, Nov. 29 to Dec. 22, River Heights Community Centre, Grosvenor Ave. & Oak St. Weekdays 4:30-9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays noon-6 p.m. Information: 67thwpg@gmail.com or www.67thwpgscouts.ca.

Springfield Fire & Rescue Service community pancake breakfast, Nov. 30, 8-10 a.m., Dugald Community Centre, 544 Holland Ave., Dugald. $10, children 14 & under $4, 3 and under free.

Scandinavian Cultural Centre Scandinavian Christmas Market and Café, Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 764 Erin St. Features home baking and imported food. “Dale” Norwegian sweaters and other Scandinavian gift items. Local vendors will be selling hand-loomed rugs, Viking jewelry, handcrafted cards, hand-knitted items, puzzles, fleece blankets and dog treats. Free.

7th Annual “Just” Christmas Fair Trade Global Market, Nov. 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Immanuel United Church, 755 Golspie St.

Old St. Andrews Anglican Church 165 anniversary, Nov. 30, 11:15 a.m. with special music, followed by a potluck lunch and cake. Information: 204-334-5700 or Barbara 204-338-7483.

Gut Instinct: the critical connection between a healthy gut and a healthy brain with Tara Maltman-Just, Dec. 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave. RSVP: 204-505-0211 or www.vitalityintegrativemedicine.com. $10.

Health Science Centre Christmas luncheon, Dec. 2, noon, Annie Bond Room,Community Services Bldg., 685 William Ave. Information:Jean 204-256-5586.

Heartland Singers presents Song For a Winter’s Night, Dec. 3, 7 p.m., Fort Garry Mennonite Fellowship Church, 150 Bayridge Ave. Tickets: $15.

Family Advocates for Students with Special Needs in the Winnipeg School Division, the group which has represented parents, foster parents and guardians of students with special needs in the division for more than 40 years, meeting, Dec. 4, 7-9 p.m., Faraday School, 405 Parr St. Information: 204-489-4752 or sarahrm@mts.net.

Norman Art Group art sale, Dec. 6, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Church of St. Stephen/St. Bede., 99 Turner Ave.

Young United Church UCW Christmas luncheon and bake sale, crafts and white elephant table, Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 222 Furby at Broadway. Information: Enid Schwandt 204-254-0506.

Fort Garry United Church annual cookie run, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to noon, 800 Point Road. Purchase an empty box for $6 and fill it with as many delicious homemade Christmas cookies as you can and still close the lid! Cup of coffee, tea or apples cider and a cookie, $1.50.

An Early Music Celebration Dec. 6, 2-4 p.m., Sam’s Place, 159 Henderson Hwy., Dec. 6, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Featured performers include: This Merrie Companie, The Amindra Consort, and The Trulli Early Music Ensemble, and other members of the Winnipeg Early Music Society Winnipeg Early Music Society is a community organization comprised of professionals and amateurs united in their love of Early Music. Free admission.

Before the Bridge Senior K9 Rescue & Funds For Pets Christmas Bake & Craft Sale & Dog Adoption Day, Dec. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Best West Pet Foods, 1150 St. James St. Silent auction & complimentary coffee & cookies. The Dishcloth Damsel & the Quilt Lady will also be there. Free admission.

St. Andrew’s Cookie Walk Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m., St. Andrew’s River Heights United Church, 255 Oak St. $15, fill a box from a selection of over 400 dozen Christmas cookies. There will be a variety of slices also available.

Bingo Bowl in support of Liferaft & All Animal Foster Foundation Dec. 7, 4-7:30 p.m., St. James Bowling Lanes, 1805 Portage Ave. Ticket price includes bowling games, shoe rental, and light social lunch. There will also be a silent auction & 50/50 draw. Tickets: Donna 204-898-5056 or liferaft@doglover.com. $15.

Holy Family Parish Christmas perogy sale, Dec. 10, noon-4 p.m., 1001 Grant Ave. $5 per dozen (potato and cheese). Orders are being accepted now 204-453-4653, pickup Dec. 10 afternoon.

Holy Trinity Anglican Church Jazz for Christmas, Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Bob Watts Trio featuring Pablo Cardenas – piano, Steve Kirby – bass. $10.

Bake Sale, Dec. 13, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Stonewall Legion, 259 Main St. Stonewall. Information and pre-orders: 204-467-8217. Buy your holiday baking and help us raise funds for education and local fire dept!

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Tuesdays 8:45 – 10 a.m., Southdale Community Centre, 254 Lakewood Blvd. Information: 204-253-9743.

Charleswood Historical Museum Charleswood Senior Centre Inc., 5006 Roblin Blvd., every Saturday to Dec. 27. Showcasing the past 100 years of life in the area. Wheelchair accessible. Free admission.

Winnipeg South Osborne Legion # 252 bingo every Friday & Sunday, 6:30 p.m., 426 Osborne St.

University of Manitoba Department of Psychology are looking for individuals who have been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism, or pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified to participate in a visual processing study. Individuals will complete two computerized tasks and must be over the age of 18 years and have normal or corrected to normal vision. Information: potentialparticipant@gmail.com.

SOS, or Secular Organizations for Sobriety is non-profit self-help group for people looking to abstain for alcohol and other addictions. It is a peer support group that is an alternative to the 12 step programs. Information: http://www.winnipegsos.com.

Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) provides 10 week programs for overcoming Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder. Registration for spring groups is now open. Information: 204-925-0600 or adam@adam.mb.ca.

South St. Vital Book Club meets 10 a.m. the last Friday of the month: Sept. to June. Register: 204-257-4014 or 204-878-3578.

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, 2901 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