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Let's Do Something -- Oct. 16, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Today * 2 p.m. -- You are invited to the Hobbs Manor Fall Tea and Bazaar until 4 p.m. Includes bake sale, raffle draw, craft sale. * 6 p.m. -- The Big Brothers and Sisters Haunted Forest will be held at Turtle Crossing weekdays from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. and Saturdays from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Weather permitting. Cost is $5. No scare until 7 p.m. * 7 p.m. -- Canadian Wrestling's Elite champion Danny Duggan is returning to Souris at the curling club and there is only one thing on his mind, "Rip It Up!" Duggan takes on the self-proclaimed "Winner of Professional Wrestling," Sigmon. Advance tickets are available from Plum Creek Clothing, Timeless Treasures as well as from Rip It Up committee members. * 7:30 p.m. -- Classic rockers The Doobie Brothers perform at Westman Place. Tickets available online at tickets.keystonecentre.com. * 8 p.m. -- Brandon University Drama presents the romantic comedy "The Work of Art," by Victoria Dawe at the Evans Theatre. Admission is $5 at the door. Friday, Oct. 17 * 8 a.m. -- Campbell's Jump for the Cure Horse Show will take place at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence in the Keystone Centre until 5 p.m. daily. This is a fundraiser for breast cancer and has set a goal of raising $5,000. Each entry is asked to raise at least $30 and there will be many draws for fundraising items sold. There are more than 100 horses coming from all over Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Ontario. Free admission. * 9:30 a.m. -- Brandon Farmer's Marketis open inside The Town Centre until 4 p.m. every Friday. Local products include produce, baking, canning, jams and jellies, honey, perogies, noodles, crafts and much more. * 1:30 p.m. -- Enjoy afternoon dancing, music and fellowship at Central Community Centre until 3:30 p.m. with a live band. Lunch provided. Admission is $5. Everyone welcome. For information, call Marjorie at 204-727-3680 or Alda at 204-728-8790. * 5 p.m. -- Brandon University Homecoming weekend kicks off with a welcome reception in the Grand Salon A, Victoria Inn. Admission is $10 and will be a cash bar. Class of 1954 reunion dinner at 6 p.m.; Class of 1964 reunion dinner at 6 p.m.; Bobcat basketball game at 7 p.m. in the Healthy Living Centre; Evening with the Stars at 8 p.m. in the BU Observatory at McMaster Hall. For information, visit brandonu.ca/homecoming/2014-schedule-of-events/. * 6 p.m. -- A Bud, Spud Comedy Benefit fundraiser is being held at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns featuring live standup comedy show by Big Daddy Tazz. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; supper at 6 p.m.; show at 8:15 p.m. This is a fundraiser for a nine-year-old boy with a rare disease. Tickets are $20 and available at 204-725-9320. Raffle prizes and a chance to win tickets to the Winnipeg Jets. * 7 p.m. -- The Rotary Club of Brandon in support of the Elspeth Reid Family Centre presents its Public Wine Tasting at the Victoria Inn until 10 p.m. Tickets are $32.95 and available at all four Brandon Liquor Marts. * 7:30 p.m. -- Brandon Wheat Kings versus the Swift Current Broncos at the Keystone Centre. For info or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or visit tickets.keystonecentre.com. * 7:30 p.m. -- A special event at the Evans Theatre features "Wheat City: 1930s: A Prairie Town In The Era Of The Great Depression," at 7:30 p.m. This film portrays the experience of Brandonites and their institutional leaders in an era of local, national and international crisis wrought by the circumstances of the Great Depression. Tom Mitchell, producer and writer, and Craig Cesmystruk, director, will be in attendance and will do a question-and-answer session after the show. All seats are $6; five-movie pass is $24 or $20 for students and seniors. All concession items $2. * 8 p.m. -- Dauphin Countryfest and the WMCA present the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets and information at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca. Saturday, Oct. 18 * 8 a.m. -- Campbell's Jump for the Cure Horse Show continues at the Westoba ag centre in the Keystone Centre until 5 p.m. daily. Free admission. * 9 a.m. -- Awesome Race for Breath, a fundraiser for the Manitoba Lung Association, is based on the TV show, "Amazing Race." Teams of two will race around Brandon to complete 12 pit stop challenges before racing to the finish line. For information or to volunteer to help, call Gail at 204-725-4230 or email [email protected]. or check us out on Facebook. * 10 a.m. -- Brandon University Homecoming continues with Athletics Wall of Fame brunch at the Victoria Inn at 10 a.m.; BUSU barbecue at 12:30 p.m. at Kavanagh Courtyard; campus tours at 1 p.m. in Room 104 in Clark Hall; Alumnus speaker Andreas Souvaliotis '84 at 2:30 p.m.; Bobcat basketball game at 1:30 p.m. at Healthy Living Centre; Alumni basketball game at 3:30 p.m. at the HLC; Homecoming banquet with reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at in the Main Dining Hall at BU. Cost is $40 with cash bar. For more information, visit brandonu.ca/homecoming/ 2014-schedule-of-events/. * 10 a.m. -- Brandon's Big One - 25th annual Arts and Crafts Sale takes place in the Manitoba Room and the UCT Pavilion at the Keystone Centre until 6 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults; 12 and under are free. Part of the door admission goes toward the Cancer Society. * 10 a.m. -- Wheat City Roller Derby League is hosting a full day of Roller Derby. Junior scrimmage at 10 a.m.; Gapland versus Iron Range Maidens at 3 p.m.; Junior Scrimmage at 3 p.m. and the final game of the season, Gang Green versus Iron Range Maidens at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 for the whole day. Wear green and cheer loud! We are also asking fans to bring a non-perishable food item for our charity of the year, Helping Hands Soup Kitchen. * 11 a.m. -- Westman Immigration Services is offering a series of World Cooking Lessons at Knox United Church. Cost is $15 per session. Today: El Salvador. Next is on Nov. 8, Mexico. To register, call 204-727-6031, ext. 2239, or email [email protected] or visit westmanimmigrantservices.ca. * 1 p.m. -- Birdtail Valley Harvest Jamboree invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at Birtle Community Hall until 9 p.m. Open mic, band scramble, community supper and picker's choice jamming. Door prizes and silent auction winners will be announced. Y'all come now! * 2 p.m. -- Women In Harmony, Westman's only women barbershop harmony chorus, presents their fall show "O Canada," a concert of our country in song with guest performers First Presbyterian Handbell Choir at Trinity United Church. Tickets are $10, 12 and under are $5. Refreshments , bucket auction and door prize. For tickets, call Naomi 204-726-8569 or any chorus member. Also available at the door. * 2 p.m. -- St. Mary's Anglican Church will be holding its ACW fall tea and bake sale until 4 p.m. Everyone welcome to come and sample the wonderful dainties and bring some from home. For more information, call 204-727-3393. * 4 p.m. -- Join us for Brandon's fifth annual Zombie Walk at Stanley Park. Dress up as a zombie or simply join as a spectator. Kicks off with a barbecue and raffle at 4 p.m. with all proceeds to the Brandon Humane Society. Dogs are to be leashed at all times and owners are responsible for cleanup. Feel free to dress them up! Walk begins at 5 p.m. * 4:30 p.m. -- The Elgin Community invites you to a fall soup, chili and chowder supper at the Elgin Community Hall until 6:30 p.m. Adults $8; children 12 and under $4 and preschoolers are free. * 6 p.m. -- The Beautiful Plains Museum presents "A Tribute to the Ed Sullivan Show" at the Neepawa Legion Hall. Beef dinner and celebrity entertainment featuring local talent. Tickets are available at the Viscount Cultural Centre or call Helen at 204-476-2723. Audience is encouraged to dress in black and white to help set the mood of the 1960s television before colour tv. * 6:30 p.m. -- The Rapid City Museum fundraising art auction will be held in the Rapid City Legion Hall at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds to the museum restoration fund. For more, call 204-826-2397. * 7 p.m. -- The fifth annual Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival dinner and concert featuring Nathan Rogers and Dale Brown will take place at Park Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m.; concert at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 at brandonfolkfestival.ca or email [email protected]. * 7:30 p.m. -- Brandon Wheat Kings versus Portland Winterhawks at the Keystone Centre. For more info, or tickets, call 204-726-3555 or at tickets.keystonecentre.com. * 7:30 p.m. -- The Western Manitoba Youth Choir will perform at St. Paul's United Church in Souris. * 8 p.m. -- Club 77 Halloween Dance, Boo Boo Boogie, with music with Southern Country will be held at the Brandon Shrine Club Hall. Wear a costume if you are not scary enough! Cost is $15 for non-members or $12 for members and associates. For more information, call 204-728-0627 or 2040726-8240 or email [email protected]. * 8:30 p.m. -- Attention Singles! Parkland Mixers is hosting a '50s/'60s Dance in the Watson Art Centre in Dauphin with music by Twilight. Doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call Katie at 204-638-0745 or Mary-Ann at 204-638-8460. * 9 p.m. -- Oktoberfest! in Glenboro will take place at the Glenboro Community Hall. Tickets are $20 and available at Wallis Agencies, Apple's Esso and Glenboro Hotel and Spruce Woods Inn. Festive lunch provided. Dressing up is encouraged. All proceeds to the Glenboro rink committee. * 9 p.m. -- A benefit social for Rick Kiesman will be held in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 8 in Virden. All proceeds go toward medical expenses for kidney transplant. A bank account for donations is also set up at the credit union in the Corral Centre, Brandon. For more information, call Donna 204-761-9916; Christine 204-851-6446 or Mona 204-365-6311. Sunday, Oct. 19 * 8 a.m. -- Campbell's Jump for the Cure Horse Show continues at the Westoba ag centre in the Keystone Centre until 5 p.m. Free admission. * 9 a.m. -- Kidney Ride, Glide and Stride will take place at Westridge Park, next to Westridge Community Centre with registration at 9 a.m. Event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a two-km walk or five-km walk/run. Can also register a kidney.ca/brandonwalk or by calling 204-717-0432. * 10 a.m. -- Brandon University Homecoming wraps up with a farewell brunch in the Main Dining Hall. Cost is $17. * 10 a.m. -- Brandon's Big One -- 25th annual Arts and Crafts Sale takes place in the Manitoba Room and the UCT Pavilion at the Keystone Centre until 5 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults; 12 and under are free. Part of the door admission goes toward the Cancer Society. * 10:45 a.m. -- The Western Manitoba Youth Choir will perform at Boissevain Mennonite Brethren Church. * 1 p.m. -- PASCAR presents Sunday, Sunday Sunday! -- four cylinder mini stock racing at the Souris Airport (Highway 2 to Souris, north on Road 121 west). Gates open at noon; racing starts at 1 p.m. Gate fee by donation (suggested $5). * 4 p.m. -- Carberry Knox Zion Presbyterian Church is holding its annual fall supper at the Carberry Community Hall until 6:30 p.m. Adults $13; children 6-12 years $6 and under 5 are free. * 4:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. -- Griswold fall supper will take place at the Griswold Community Centre with sittings at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Adults $12; children 6-12 years $5 and preschoolers free. Advance tickets reservations only. Contact Dorothy at 204-724-5841 or Doreen at 204-855-2169. * 4:30 p.m. -- The Rivers United Church fall supper takes place at the United Church until 6:30 p.m. For more info, call 204-328-7690. * 4:30 p.m. -- Plumas United Church fall supper will take place until 6:30 p.m. Adults $12; children 6-10 years $5 and under six are free. * 4:30 p.m. -- Killarney United Church fall supper will take place until 6 p.m. at the C.E. Centre. Adults $13; children $6 and preschoolers free. Shut-ins may place their orders between 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. by calling 204-523-8924. Deliveries start at 4:30 p.m. * 4:30 p.m. -- Deloraine Catholic Church fall supper will be held until 7 p.m. in the Deloraine Winchester Community Hall. * 4:30 p.m. -- Binscarth fall feast in the Binscarth Community Hall until 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. * 4:30 p.m. -- The Hamiota Agricultural Society is hosting a fish fry at the Hamiota Community Centre until 7 p.m. Adults $15; children 9-15 years $10 and eight and under are free. Menu includes pickerel fillets, baked potatoes, homemade baked beans, coleslaw, bun, dessert and beverage. Celiac prepared fish on request. * 4:30 p.m. -- Erickson and district fall supper will be held in the Erickson Legion Hall until 6:30 p.m. * 7:30 p.m. -- Singer-songwriter Jimmy Rankin performs at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Tickets and more information available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca. * 7:30 p.m. -- The Western Manitoba Youth Choir will perform at Killarney United Church. At the clubs * Lady of the Lake -- Dylan McDonald entertains this evening at 7:30 p.m. Friday features the Whitemud R&B Band at 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday, it's the sounds of Tom Dowden at 7:30 p.m. Upcoming: Oct. 31, Spice Girls '90s Halloween Party! * The 40 -- Past the Perimeter takes the stage this weekend at The 40. Upcoming: Two great Halloween parties. Oct. 25 Halloween Howl I featuring Pop Vegas; Oct. 31, Halloween Howl II featuring The Vibe. $100 prizes for best costume, most creative and best duo on both nights. * Houstons Niteclub -- Tonight is ladies' night where ladies get in free until midnight and happy hour drinks. Friday has $2.25 drinks and free cover for everyone until midnight. Entertainment by Frannie Klein. Come on down on Saturday for our hoedown where $6 gets you fed and watered. * Double Decker Tavern -- Friday features the folk/punk sounds of Old Town. $5 cover charge. On Saturday, come celebrate The Decker's 20th anniversary with food and oldtime speakeasy specials all night! Local talent Bakunin's Broom plus Porter and some friends will take the stage. The Bud Girls will also be in attendance. Free before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m. * The Great Western Roadhouse -- Rush Friday with DJ Dirty Bird. Check out the candy shooter bar. Saloon Saturdays where ladies get in free before 11 p.m. Upcoming: Oct. 31, Halloween Night with up to $1,000 worth of prizes for costumes; Nov. 13, Kira Isabella and Autumn Hill. Tickets are $10 in advance and available now. * Crystal Hotel -- Thursday night karaoke at 9 p.m. Weekly jam sessions are held on Saturdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Giveaway at 6 p.m. Night Life take the stage Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. * Georgie's Lounge -- Reigh Kilbride entertains on Friday at 9 p.m. * Blü Kitchen and Bar -- Tonight is ladies' night with half-price appetizers with $5 Bellinis and glasses of wine. Live music by Jon Chiupka from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Call 204-728-5930 for reservations. At the galleries & museums * The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba -- Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. In the Main Gallery: "Endangered Species" by Rosemary Kowalsky and also "Lateral Symmetry" by Sarah Ciurysek, Elvira Finnigan, Basma Kavanagh and Tracy Peters. In the Community Gallery: "Seeing with the Eyes of Another," a voice and photo documentary by newcomers to Brandon, presented by the Westman Immigrant Services. Presentation by Dr. Judith Hughes, PhD, University of Manitoba faculty of social work, will take place on Friday at 6:30 p.m. followed by viewing and reception at 7:30 p.m. In the Children's Studio and Foyer Display Cabinet are recent works by Éowynn, age eight. For more information, visit agsam.ca. * Glen P. Sutherland Gallery of Art -- An eclectic mix of paintings and prints, including works from international artists who flourished in the 1700s and 1800s, will be on display for a limited time. The Dr. Viola Lobodowsky Art Collection contains 19 pieces with an appraised value of more than $100,000, donated to Brandon University over the past 20 years by Dr. Lobodowsky, a retired Toronto dentist and native of Sandy Lake. The exhibit will be on display until Saturday. * The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo -- Come and see our First World War exhibit commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War as well as the 100th anniversary of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Our Gun Park is open year-round with 28 guns and vehicles on display with interpretive panels. Dress for the weather as it is an outdoor display. Winter hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is charged at the door. Call 204-765-3000 for more information or to book a group tour or individuals may self-guide during hours of operation. * The Daly House Museum -- Original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only period museum in western Manitoba. Ordinary citizens of Brandon who were heroes at home during the First World War are commemorated in the exhibit, "Every Citizen a Soldier." Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For info call 204-727-1722. * 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum -- Come see a vast collection of historical military items at 1116 Victoria Ave. Open Tuesdays 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 204-717-4579 for other times. Free admission. * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum -- Hours are 1 p.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada's only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out our newly unveiled RCAF Second World War Memorial, a black granite wall approximately 300 feet in length containing the names of more than 19,000 fatalities, with a larger-than-life bronze statue representing the fallen. * The Brandon General Museum and Archives -- On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services' history. * The Tommy McLeod Curve Gallery -- Is located in the John E. Robbins Library at Brandon University. Hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. On display is "Brandon College and the Great War" until Dec. 31. This is the untold stories of the men and women from Brandon College who took part in the First World War. * The Arts West Travelling Gallery -- The travelling gallery will be at the Carberry Library until Oct. 25. Upcoming events * Oct. 20 -- The Western Manitoba Youth Choir will perform at Wawanesa School at 10:30 a.m.; Carberry Collegiate at 2 p.m. and Neepawa United Church at 7:30 p.m. * Oct. 20 -- The Brandon Chamber Players hosts Jazz at the Lake of the Lake featuring Greg Gatien, saxophone; John Barton, bass; Eric Platz, drums and Zach Harmon, percussion with guest pianist and composer John Harmon. Adults $30; seniors $25; students $10. Ticket price includes Lady of the Lake tasty hors d'oeuvres. * Oct. 21 -- The Western Manitoba Youth Choir will perform at Waverly Park School at 10:30 a.m.; Central United Church in Brandon (schools concert) and Central United Church at 7:30 p.m. for the general public. * Oct. 23-25 -- The 2014 Wheat City Stampede takes place at the Keystone Centre featuring the Manitoba Finals Rodeo and special guests Emerson Drive. Oct. 23 is family night with free admission for all. First round rodeo finals at 7 p.m. Oct. 24 features second round rodeo finals at 7 p.m. followed by Emerson Drive in the Manitoba Room. Oct. 25 has third round finals at 7 p.m. For a schedule, visit wheatcitystampede.com. For tickets, go online to tickets.keystonecentre.com. * Oct. 23-25 -- The Binscarth Park and Pool invite you to come meet the ghosts and goblins at the Haunted Rink in Binscarth from 7-9:30 p.m. nightly. Admission is $5. For more information, call Rita at 204-532-2012. * Oct. 24 -- Rave On -- A Buddy Holly Tribute supper and dance will be held in the Miniota Hall at 5:30 p.m. Bar open at 5:30 p.m.; supper at 6 p.m.; dance at 9 p.m. Tickets: Adults $25; 12 and under $10 and preschoolers free. Tickets at Beulah post office, Midaga's in Birtle and Rawlings Home Hardware in Hamiota or call Brenda at 204-851-7888. * Oct. 24 -- A Pork Supper fundraiser will be held at the Minnedosa 50-plus Activity Centre from 5-6:30 p.m. Cost is $10, children under 12 $5. * Oct. 24-25 -- The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium plays host to the Manitoba Showcase 2014, bringing some of the best Canadian talent in music, dance, theatre, visual art and literary art together to showcase their work for delegates from arts organizations from across the province. Oct. 24 performance at 7:30 p.m. features Buzz Brass, Elizabeth Shepherd, Jason Freeman-Fox and the Opposite of Everything, Royal Wood and Terry Barber. Oct. 25 performance at 2 p.m. features Chris Funk The Wonderist, Fortunate Ones, Leaf Rapids, Fubuki Daiko; 7:30 p.m. performance includes Duo Rendezvous, Find The Others, Lucas Chaisson, Sierra Noble and Jesse Peters. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca or visit mbartsnet.ca. * Oct. 25 -- Spruce Woods Provincial Park is hosting Murder in the Sands -- Guided Hike. A Halloween Murder Mystery from 1-3 p.m. at the Spirt Sands Trailhead. There has been a murder in the park and the park interpreters need your help! One of our endangered northern prairie skinks was found deceased along the Spirit Sands trail. Detectives of all ages are invited to help solve the murder of Stewie the Skink by finding clues along the trail. Be sure to wear proper hiking shoes for this three-km hike. For more information, call 204-827-8850. * Oct. 25 -- Knox United Church will be holding its annual fall rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact the church office at 204-727-6975 for more info or if you wish to donate items to the sale. * Oct. 25 -- The Melita Golf Club is holding a fall craft and trade show at the Melita Legion Hall featuring jewelry, baking, crafts, Pampered Chef, Scentsy, Tupperware and much more. Lunch available all day. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for 12 and under, preschoolers are free. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |