Red River Ex announces attractions

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Red River Ex announces attractions

The 65th Red River Ex runs June 17 to 26 at Red River Exhibition Park.

This year’s attractions include the 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibition which is in Manitoba for the first time. The Xpogo team that appeared on America’s Got Talent will demonstrate extreme pogo skills. The new 4-H FunFest scheduled for the final weekend includes the Canine Stars agility show, Continental Stock Dog competition, Red River Ride of Rides horse jumping show and many animal displays. A young artists’ gallery, part of the Red River Ex Living attraction in Exhibition Place, will feature artwork created by students from across Manitoba.

For thrill-seekers, there are many midway rides to try out, including The Himalaya and, for kids, Chopper Charlie.

Advance gate ticket prices are just $10 — which gets you in to see all of the attractions, events, animals and concerts.

Advance tickets are available at Giant Tiger, Safeway, Sobeys, and Mac’s Convenience Store locations.

For more information, see redriverex.com

Celebration of Motherhood dinner

Villa Rosa (784 Wolseley Ave.) will host its ninth annual Celebration of Motherhood dinner at the Holiday Inn Winnipeg Airport – Polo Park (1740 Ellice Ave.) on Thurs., May 5.

Proceeds will go to Villa Rosa and resources for new and expectant mothers, as well as Endowment Fund administered by The Winnipeg Foundation, which supports young women in post-secondary education.

CBC’s Marcy Markusa will host the event, which will include a fashion show and silent auction.
Corporate tables of 8 are $1,400 per table. Individual tickets are $175 per person. A tax receipt for $117 will be issued for each ticket.

To pay by credit card, call Lynda at 204-786-5741, ext. 243, or make cheques payable to Villa Rosa Inc. and mail to 784 Wolseley Ave., Winnipeg Man., R3G 1C6.

To learn more about Villa Rosa visit www.villarosa.mb.ca

Soldier for a day

If you’ve ever wondered about the life of a soldier, now’s the perfect time to learn more.

38 Service Battalion invites the residents of Winnipeg and the surrounding areas to participate in its Soldier for a Day event.

Head to the Minto Armoury (969 St. Matthews Ave.) on Sat., April 30 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. to experience a day of basic training, including drill practise, small-arms weapons handling and physical training.

Participants will also learn about military functions both at home and abroad.

To take part, you must be at least 16 (with parental consent if under 18) and in good physical health.

Space is limited. To secure a spot, contact the Minto Armouries recruiting office at 204-786-4345 or email 38cbgrecruiting@forces.gc.ca