Brandon Sun - PRINT EDITION
FRIDAY, JUNE 15
A two-day giant yard sale will take place in the Brandon Humane Society Shelter parking lot, 2200 17th Street East (watch for signs). Today from noon to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of gently used items will be greatly accepted. Drop off at the shelter anytime. For more info, call 728-1333.
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The 30th annual Oldtime Fiddling Contest will take place in the Holland Community Centretoday, Saturday and Sunday. Dance to oldtime music by the Moonshiners each evening starting at 9 p.m. On Sunday dance to the Moonshiners and the Tiger Hills Group from 1-8 p.m.
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Prairie Pride Lions Club meet at 7:15 a.m. at Mum’s Restaurant (Wheat City Golf Course). Come and join us for breakfast. For more info, call 727-0961.
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The Rotary Club of Brandon book collection boxes are located at the following locations: Co-op Marketplace, Sobey’s Westend, Superstore and Home Building Centre. The next book sale will be Sept. 13-15 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Victoria Inn.
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The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo — We will host two more Museum of Civilization exhibits June 21 -Sept. 21 as part of our 50th year celebrations. The "Tunit" and "Places of Power" will open on Aboriginal Awareness Day, June 21. They area about the people and the culture of the Arctic. We are now open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., seven days a week. Call 765-3000 extension 3570 for information and to book tours. For more info, call 765-3000, ext. 3570.
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"The PLUM" is 128 years young — the oldest public building in Souris, Manitoba. It is a museum and tea room. Open in the fall and winter months by appointment only. Call 483-2643 any time, and leave a message with your phone number.
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Clack Brother’s Family Museum is now open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until early September. Located 10 minutes north of Rivers. Come visit the ‘Dream of a Life’ museum. See the antique world in all its glory. Nineteen museums to go through. For more info, call 328-7330.
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The Daly House Museum — Treat Mom to an afternoon of historical relaxation at the museum on Mother’s Day, May 12 from 2- 4 p.m. Adults: $15 ($10 members); $5 child. Limited seating. Call 727-1722 to make your reservation. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. For more info, call 727-1722 or see us on Facebook. Group tours are welcome.
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The Brandon General Museum and Archives is located on the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Admission free. Current exhibit "From This Chair: The Mayors of Brandon from 1882 to the present" featuring the City Council Chambers furniture from Brandon’s original City Hall, photographs of and biographies on all of Brandon’s mayors. Which mayor received the Order of Canada? Who is Brandon’s longest-serving mayor? Who is the only Brandon mayor to have served in all three levels of government? Which mayor was pro-prostitution? Come in and find out. For more info, call 717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.
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The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Hangar No. 1, Brandon Municipal Airport is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., seven days a week.The C.A.T.P. is the only museum solely dedicated to preserving the history of the thousands of Canadian, American and Commonwealth air personnel who trained under the "Plan". See the aircraft and vehicles that trained air force personnel and witness the complexity of these aircraft first-hand as volunteers work to restore rare training aircraft. Proudly, the museum features it’s "memorial book" which pays tribute to the 18,039 RCAF personnel who were lost in training and operations. Admission: Adults $6; youth $4, family rate $13; six and under, free. For more info, call 727-2444 or visit airmuseum.ca.
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Seniors for Seniors offers a Members Birthday Tea on the last Friday of each month at 3 p.m. Come celebrate members birthdays of the month. Cost: Free for birthday person. For more info, call 571-2050.
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Narcotics Anonymous group meets Fridays at St. Mary’s Church, 9:30 p.m.
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Seniors for Seniors Bridge Club at 1:30 p.m. at 311 Park Ave. E. Cost is $3.50 for members- $4.50 non-members. Everyone welcome. For info, call 571-2050.
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Weekly meat draws are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 in the lounge every Friday and Saturday from 4:30-6 p.m. for members and guests.
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Enjoy refreshments and fun on Friday afternoons with Rowdy Bunch games at 1:15 p.m. at Seniors for Seniors.
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Contract Bridge takes place Fridays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1:15 p.m. For more info, call Irene at 727-7961.
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Prairie Oasis offers exercise at 10 a.m.; Scrabble ($3) at 1 p.m.; and floor curling at 1 p.m. For more info, call 727-6641.
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Weekly meat draws are held at the Army, Navy and Air Force Club No. 10 in the lounge every Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. All welcome for members and guests.
SATURDAY, JUNE 16
Club 77 Singles monthly dance will take place at the Ukrainian Reading Hall with music by Larry and the Boys. The theme is Mardi Graw. Light lunch provided. Admission at the door: members/associate members $10; guests $14. For further info, call 728-6725.
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The Army Cadets of 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corp - 71 Battery Royal Canadian Artillery Cadets of Brandon, are holding their 58th annual Ceremonial Review at 10:30 a.m. at the Keystone Centre. This event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. In case of rain this event will be held at the Brandon Armoury on Victoria Avenue.
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Parkland Mixers, for separated, divorced, widowed, of single by choice, present their anniversary dance at the Watson Centre in Dauphin at 9 p.m. Live music by Brothers of the Road. For more info, call Mary-Ann 638-8460 or Bea 638-8368.
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The Habitat for Humanity Restore will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Southview Industrial Park (17th Street East and Eastern Access). Donations are accepted. For more info, call 726-4960 or 573-2285.
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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10 Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.
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Dual Recovery Anonymous Group is a self-help peer support group for those who are looking to recover from being affected by both an addiction and a mental health issue. Meetings take place Saturdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the 7th Street Health Access Centre.
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Brandon Community Orchestra meets Saturdays at the Brandon University’s Kinsmen Rehearsal Hall from 9:30 a.m. until noon. For more info, call Jeff 726-8294.
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Divorced, widowed, single? Come join us. Prairie Social Singles, a group of people who like to play pool, dance, have coffee and make new friends. Contact Betty 728-6183 or Diane 483-3665.
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Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For location and more info, call 727-4742.
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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner classes are held at 9 a.m. and continuing classes at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17
Club 77 Singles meet for brunch each Sunday at Mum’s Family Restaurant at 11:45 a.m. sharp. For further info, call 728-6725 or 726-8240. Current and prospective members welcome.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
The Manitoba Brain Injury Association and the Brandon and Area Acquired Brain Injury Support Group is holding their monthly support group meeting for survivours and families. This meeting is also the windup for the season. There will be an early start at 6:30 p.m. for supper; pizza and Chinese food is provided free of charge, the support group meeting to follow. It will take place at Town Centre, Public Health Office from 6:30 -9 p.m. For more info, call 1-866-327-1998.
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Naomi Rebekah Lodge #6 meets at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Corner.
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Griswold Connection meets for lunch at noon. Call Betty 726-9599.
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The Brandon Type 2 Diabetes Support Group meets in the Canadian Diabetes office on 10th Street at 2 p.m. This is open to all diabetics and care givers. For more info, call Gord 727-7691.
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Duplicate Bridge is Mondays at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 725-4972.
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#60 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Swiftness is enrolling youth ages 12-18 in the Sea Cadet program Learn Marksmanship, Seamanship, Sailing and more at a little or no cost. Parades are at the Brandon Armour on Monday evenings. For more info, call the Ships Office 728-3168 or Commanding Officer Lt. (N) Debbie McArthur 726-3498.
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A parent’s group has formed and will meet at Knox United Church in the lounge from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come talk about parenting, life, children, relationships and whatever else touches your soul. Babysitting is provided for children up to age five in our nursery. Call the church office 727-6975 for more info or email Tessa at tdmrasset@hotmail.com.
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Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do Club classes for ages 7 and above are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 126 10th St. Parent and child classes. Call 724-5933 for info.
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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Brandon School of Dance (126 10th Street) at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome anytime. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976.
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Brandon ANAF Steeltip Darts League has started up for the season. We have changed to Monday nights at the Army and Navy on 14th Street. Come join us in the fun and games. New members always welcome. For more info, call Mike 720-0388.
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Wheat City Lawn Bowling takes place on a drop-in basis at 345 Park St. Mondays through Thursdays at 7 p.m. Your first visit is free. Equipment and instruction available. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Chris 726-0493.
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Taoist Tai Chi Society beginner and continuingclasses are held on Monday at 9:15 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Church. For more info call Kathryn at 571-0684.
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Weekly meat draws are held at the ANAF Brandon Unit #10 Mondays at 5 p.m.- Fridays 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 5 p.m. Members and guests.
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The Nearly New Shop, 601 Ninth Street, is open Monday to Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All profits to the BRHA. Donations gratefully accepted. For further info, call 728-7137.
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Keystone Dancers evening clogging 6-9 p.m. and line dancing 1-3:30 p.m. are every Monday at Royal Canadian Legion No. 3. Call Jean 725-2095 or Sally 727-8783.
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Brandon MCC Thrift Store at 414 Pacific Ave. now has new summer hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 am. to 4:30 p.m. with Thursdays open until 8 p.m. We have openings for new volunteers. Contact Shelly 727-1162 or e-mail bdn414@mymts.net or store by the store.
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St. John Ambulance invites you to become a volunteer with our community service groups. Registration for our First Aid Volunteers (age 16 and up) will be accepted on any Monday evening (except holidays). Meetings are held at the St. John Ambulance Training and Community Services Centre in the Shoppers Mall Business Centre at 7 p.m. For more info, call 727-4466 or email info.brandon@mb.sja.ca.
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Brandon Community Playgroups are open from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday at the West End Community Centre and Thursday at South End Community Centre. Cost is $2 per family, bring snack. Call Stacey 724-2573 for info.
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Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition June 14, 2012
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FRIDAY, JUNE 15
A two-day giant yard sale will take place in the Brandon Humane Society Shelter parking lot, 2200 17th Street East (watch for signs). Today from noon to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of gently used items will be greatly accepted. Drop off at the shelter anytime. For more info, call 728-1333.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 15
A two-day giant yard sale will take place in the Brandon Humane Society Shelter parking lot, 2200 17th Street East (watch for signs). Today from noon to 8 p.m. and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of gently used items will be greatly accepted. Drop off at the shelter anytime. For more info, call 728-1333.
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