What’s On – July 29, 2010

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FRIDAY, JULY 30

Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede take place from July 29-Aug. 1 and features the Rumely Products Collectors Expo this year. Daily antique machinery parade, farm machinery and saw milling demonstrations, pioneer village, childrens’ activities, evening rodeo, fresh baking and crafts, entertainment and much more. Located on the Manitoba Agricultural Museum grounds, 3 km south of the junctions of Highways 1 and 34 (Austin), 90 kms east of Brandon.

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Homecoming Days at Belmont will take place July 30, 31 and Aug. 1. July 30 – Texas Scramble Golf Tournament at Pleasant Valley Golf Course from 5-9 p.m. registration and street entertainment. July 31 – Strathcona volunteer firefighters country breakfast from 8-11 a.m.; opening ceremonies, parade and children’s entertainment; dinner and dance in evening with ticket available from Terry Sykes 528-3300 or mail your cheque for $25 per person to Terry at Box 190, Belmont, Man. R0K 0C0. Aug. 1 – church service followed by lunch at Community Hall; tours of cemetery with local historians.

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Minto Homecoming will take place July 30, 31 and Aug. 1. July 30 – registration from 7-9 p.m. and campfire; July 31 – opening ceremonies at 1 p.m.; barbecue beef supper at 5 p.m.; street dance 9 p.m.; Aug. 1 – church service at 10 a.m.; lunch and farmer’s market at 11:30 p.m. and car rally at 1 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Marlene 776-2005.

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McCreary Homecoming 2010 will take place July 30-Aug.1 Join us for a fun-filled family weekend to celebrate Manitoba’s 140th birthday. July 30: Registration, visiting, barbecue and children’s entertainment. For more info, contact 835-2529 or visit www.exploremccreary.com

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The 3rd Annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup will be held July 30, 31 and Aug. 1 at Neepawa Fair Grounds. Junior cattle members under the age of 25 will take part in the educational weekend along with competition in sales talk, judging, team judging, showmanship and more. Everyone is welcome to attend. Cattle show will take place Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. For more details call 728-3058.

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Seniors for Seniors offers a Birthday Supper on the last Friday of each month. Come celebrate members birthdays of the month with coffee and cake. Cost: Free for birthday person and $3 for others. For more info, call 571-2050.

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The RCA Museum at CFB Shilo presents a new temporary exhibit featuring four mortars spanning almost 100 years and a Second World War truck from our collection. Featured are a German heavy mortar captured by Canadians in the First World War, a rare prototype Canadian 120mm mortar and towing vehicle from 1945, a Cold War Soviet 120mm mortar and the 81 mm mortar of the type used in Afghanistan today. Open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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 relish in the memories of the past and the immense collection of antiques which has taken a lifetime to build. For more info, call 328-5240.

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The Beckoning Hills Museum in Boissevain, will be open for the summer months. Hours: 1-5 p.m. daily. Admission by donation. For more info, call 534-6813.

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Visit Daly House Museum for a taste of Victorian living. Please join our tour guide, and transport your family back over 150 years to experience the strict rules of Victorian times. Visit Mutters General Store or join the ladies in the parlour for afternoon tea and Bible readings. In our Exhibition Hall we are please to announce a showing of over 120 animal carvings, relief carvings, caricatures and Christmas carvings created by over 20 local artists from the Wheat City Carvers club. This exhibit runs until Sept. 11. Summer hours: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

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Waskada Museum is open during July and August, Monday-Friday from 1-4:30 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Complex consists of four historic buildings (Union Bank 1906, Church 1914, Blacksmith Shop 1927, School 1896) and two other buildings. Pioneer artifacts (farm and household), military memorabilia, restored vehicles, clothing and general store items. Also by appointment, by calling 522-5888.

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The Sipiweske Museum at Wawanesa is open from 1-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. daily. Burger and pie Lunch on the Lawn takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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The Brandon General Museum and Archives is now incorporated and has a Board of Directors: Errol Black, chair; Barb Andrew, vice-chair; Bill McGuire, secretary/treasurer. In the upcoming weeks we hope to announce a manager and a downtown location. Tax receipt memberships are now available for $25. To order or for more info, call 717-1514 and leave a message or visit the City of Brandon website, click on assessing city hall, council information, B.G.M.&A.

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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.

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Latin Dancing in the Park takes place on Fridays for the months of July and August from noon to 1 p.m. Everyone welcome! Weather permitting.

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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 1:15 p.m. and Rowdy Group meets every at 1:15 p.m. at 311 Park Ave. E. Cost for each event is $3 for members; $4 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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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 bean bag baseball at 1 p.m.; Scrabble at 1 p.m. For more info, call 727-6641.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the Army, Navy and Airforce 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, JULY 31

Join the Westman Wilderness Club for a day or weekend of camping, hiking, biking, canoeing at Rossman Lake. Call Bill or Carol 729-9252.

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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 1-7 p.m. at the Southview Industrial Park (17th St. East and Eastern Access). Donations are accepted. For more info, call 726-4960.

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The Brandon Hills Model Railroad Club meets every Saturday in their Club Room at the Town Centre from 10 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. We give special tours to small groups by appointment only. For more info, call 727-5114.

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The Brandon Farmers’ Market Co-op Inc. is open from 9 a.m. to noon in The Town Centre Parkade. Items include local fresh garden vegetables, baking, canning, jams and jellies, honey, perogies, egg noodles, handmade soaps, lotions, crafts, perennials, flowers, Rada cutlery and lots more. Rain or shine. 25 plus tables to shop!

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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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If you are single and want to meet new people and play pool, join us Saturdays at 1:30 at the Army and Navy Unit No. 10 or on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Call Doug 725-1477 or Mary Ann 721-1249 for more info. Please be sure to park in their parking zone so you don’t get towed away.

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Overeaters Anonymous meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. For location and more info, call 727-4742.

SUNDAY, AUG. 1

Club 77 Singles meet for brunch at Smitty’s Restaurant at 18th Street and Highway 1 at 11:45 a.m. For further info, call 727-2036, 726-8240. Current and prospective members welcome.

MONDAY, AUG. 2

ANAF Ladies Auxiliary meets at 7:30 p.m. at the club rooms, 31 14th St.

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Duplicate Bridge is at Valleyview Community Centre at 1 p.m. Call Kathy at 725-4972.

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Ki Rin ITF Taekwon-Do Club classes are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at 29 10th St. Call 724-5933 for info.

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Zen Tao Chi-Kung Tai Chi is practised at the Southend Community Centre, Mondays at 9 a.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. Beginners are welcome. For more info, call Murray 726-8220; Doug 728-4976 or Dale 725-3715.

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Weekly meat draws are held at the ANAF Brandon Unit No. 10 Mondays at 5 p.m. Members and guests.

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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. Equipment and instruction available. Everyone welcome.

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Healing services take place every Monday at West End Community Hall at 7 p.m. For more info, call 728-8540.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society holds classes at St. Matthew’s Cathedral at 9:15 a.m. and 7 p.m. For Beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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Brandon MCC Thrift Store at 414 Pacific Ave. now has new summer hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Come in and see out new look and enter the silent auction.

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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 e-mail info@brandon@mb.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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Seniors for Seniors stitch and chat takes place every Monday at 1:30 p.m. and shuffleboard every Monday and Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Cost for shuffleboard is $3 for members and $4 for non-member and includes coffee and a treat. Call 571-2050 for more info.

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Prairie Oasis holds a fundraising bingo at 1:15 p.m. and 6 p.m. Open to the public. For more info, call 727-6641.

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The SW Branch of Manitoba Genealogical Society Library is located at Knox United Church and is open Mondays (except on stat holidays) from 2-4 p.m. or by appointment by calling Sheila at 725-3095. For more info about the society or go to www.mbgenealogy.com.

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Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds cribbage at 7:30 p.m. Cost $2. Bring a partner.

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Prairie Oasis Senior Centre offers hot, home-cooked meals today and Thursday at 11:30 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at noon for $7.00.

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Square dance with the Brandon Circle Eights Square Dance Club Mondays at Central Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. Contact Ruth 728-4683 or Barb 725-1745.

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Women in Harmony meet at Hillcrest Personal Care Home, 7 p.m., for an evening of song. For more info, call Naomi at 726-8569 or Linda at 726-4274.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics support group meets at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral. For more info, call Linda 763-8833 or Debby at 728-6515.

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Assiniboine Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. at the Canad Inn. Call Bob 726-5448 or Ralph 726-1314.

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UCT TRAVO bingo is held at the Brandon Friendship Centre. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early-bird games at 6:45 p.m. Regular games at 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3

SKATE! Do you know someone between the ages of 13-20 wanting to learn to skate? Beginning today for two weeks, a special program is being offered at the Sportsplex. Call 729-2470. Funding is also available through Kids Sport.

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Strictly Seniors Coffee Morning takes place at the Town Centre from 9:30 -11:30 a.m.

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Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch #3 holds it’s regular monthly meeting in the banquet hall at 7:30 p.m. For membership info, call Jackie 725-2538.

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Keystone Lion’s Club meets in the lower level of the Lions Manor at 7 p.m. New members/potential members welcome. For more info, call 726-1991 or 573-0940.

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Shilo Military Family Resource Centre Thrift Shop, located at the Faith Centre (beside Our Lady of Shilo Chapel) is open to the general public. Summer hours: Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. and Thursdays 9:30-11 a.m. For more info, call MFRC 765-3000 ext. 3352. A huge clearance sale will take place until Aug. 20 with all items only 10 cents each or $2/bag.

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Cribbage is played at ANAF at 7 p.m. Bring your partner.

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Cribbage is played at Branch #3 Royal Canadian Legion at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. For info, contact Joan at 728-7081.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society practice at Stanley Park at 9 a.m. every Tuesday. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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Valleyview Cribbage is played at 1:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Don’t need a partner. Call Gerry at 726-8358.

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Tuesday Tops MB #3778 meet at St. Matthew’s Cathedral with weigh-in at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. For more info, call Ellen 724-2537. Use 13th Street entrance.

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Pickup Shuffleboard will take place at Seniors for Seniors Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer at 1:30 p.m. For more info, call 571-2050. Cost: $3. Everyone welcome.

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Bipolar Support Group meets Tuesdays from 7-9 p.m. at 7th Street Health Access. For more info, call Nora 578-4833 or Marilyn 725-0607.

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Westman Shuffleboard Club offers shuffleboard Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. at Riverview Curling Club. Instruction is offered to beginners and equipment is provided by the club. For more info, call Ida 728-2927, Gerry 571-9207.

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Separated/Divorced Support Group meets Tuesdays at St. Augustine’s Church (downstairs) from 7-9 p.m. For more info or to register, call Allison or Pat 727-2955 or Phyllis 726-1042. Join others who are working to heal and rebuild their lives.

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Prairie Oasis offers floor shuffleboard at 1:15 p.m. every Tuesday. For more info, call 727-6641.

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20/20 Toastmasters meet in Room 243 BRHC, 4:45 p.m. Call Shirley 726-5344; Patti 727-2042 or Bette 726-4191.

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Carousels and Dolls Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View over 6,000 dolls, Barbies, antique, composition dolls and more. Volunteers are always welcome. For more info, call 728-1245.

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Join up with the Virden Cadet Corps. The XII Manitoba Dragoons is a government-funded youth group open to all Canadian youth with the aims being citizenship, leadership, and fitness and to let then know about the forces. There is no obligation to join the Canadian Forces. The Cadet Corps offers unique training in bushcraft, fieldcraft, map and compass, range and much more. There are no registration fees or uniform fees. They meet at the Royal Canadian Legion from 6:30-9:15 p.m. For more info, call 748-3321.

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Lions Club of Brandon’s TV Bingo will be broadcast on Westman Communications (Ch. 12) Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. For more info, call 571-6121 or 725-8832.

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Prairie Health Matters, located in Public Health at The Town Centre, offers the opportunity to drop in and have your blood pressure taken on Tuesday afternoons. Call 571-8357 for information.

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Traditional Karate of Brandon holds classes and training for all belt levels Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 p.m. for children and 7-8 p.m. for adults. Locations are Tuesdays, West End Community Centre; Thursdays, East End Community Centre. Beginners welcome anytime. For info, call 728-2612.

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Hope Al-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. in the basement at Knox United Church, (use east door). Call 571-3684.

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The Rotary Club of Brandon weekly meeting and luncheon at the Roadhouse, Canad Inns at 11:30 a.m. Call 725-3848 or 727-3000 ext. 222.

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Kiwanis Club of Brandon meets at noon at the Brandon University small dining room. Contact Peter at 729-8331.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4

Club 77 Singles Supper will take place at Mums Restaurant at the Rec Centre at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call 727-2036; 726-8240.

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Westman Retired Educators Association meets at Trails West Inn, 9:30 a.m. Call Mavis Johnston at 727-2849.

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The SW Branch of Manitoba Genealogical Society meets at Crocus Plains School at 7:30 p.m. For more info contact Sheila at 725-3095 or go to www.geocities.com/swestbranch.

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Westman Jeep Association is a family oriented, community minded, and environmentally conscious group of Jeep owners/enthusiasts. Brandon meetings are held at the A and W at 18th Street and Queens Ave. at 7 p.m. Contact Troy 765-4644 or see website www.westmanjeep.com.

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Alzheimer Society of Manitoba offers weekly support group for people with Dementia at the Westman Office Unit 1 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. For more info, call Grace 729-8320.

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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 Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the 7th Street Health Access Centre. For more info, call 729-3861.

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Seniors Ladies’ Shuffleboard takes place at Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3, 1 p.m. New members welcome. For more info, call 727-1106.

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Club 77 Singles meet for coffee at McDonald’s on Richmond Ave. at 7:30 p.m. Drop in and join us. For more info, call 726-8240, 727-2036.

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Aiki-Jiu-Jitsu, a 2,500 year-old Martial Art, is being taught every Wednesday at the Ukrainian Reading Hall from 7-9 p.m. Please note no one under the age of 14 accepted. Cost $20/month. For more info call Chris 726-0321.

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Fairview Home needs volunteers. Residents need help to and from the area of the activities for Wednesday’s Variety Nights from 6-7:30 p.m. and every third Thursday evening. Please call Susan at 571-7478.

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71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets meet Wednesday from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. Army Cadets is open to all youth, 12-19 years of age. For more info, call 728-7665.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society practice at Stanley Park at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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Come play Scrabble every Wednesday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Army and Navy. Bring a friend. For more info, call Carol 726-1117 or Amy 728-3271.

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Prairie Oasis offers bridge at 1 p.m. every Wednesday. For info, call 727-6641.

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A playgroup is held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral from 10-11:30 a.m. All are welcome.

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Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays and Sundays. Contact 571-3685 (24-hour service).

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Seniors for Seniors offers afternoon games at 1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Cost $3 for members; $4 non-members.

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TOPS MB #5075 meets at Grand Valley Community Church, 18th Street North, with weigh-in 5:45 p.m., meeting 6:15 p.m. For more info, Evelyn 727-8985 or e-mail andy208@mts.net.

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Wheat City Al-Anon Family Group meets in the basement of St. George’s Anglican Church, side door, 8 p.m. Call 571-3684 for more information.

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Canadian Blood Services donor clinic at The Town Centre is open Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 4 -7:30 p.m. and also the second Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 1-888-2-DONATE. Walk-ins welcome.

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Westman Narcotics Anonymous Group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the AFM — Parkwood (rear entrance).

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5

Butterfly Kisses Miscarriage Support Group is open to anyone who is or has experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage. We meet at the Brandon Vineyard Community Church, 1327 Rosser Ave. at 7 p.m. For further info, call Thea 726-0779.

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Weekly bingos are held at the Royal Canadian Legion No. 3 banquet hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; early bird at 7 p.m.; regular games 7:30 p.m. All welcome!

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Navy League Cadets for boys and girls nine to 13 years meet from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Brandon Armoury.

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Seniors for Seniors offers cribbage at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $3 for members; $4 non-members. Also every Thursday is Out to Lunch, a home-cooked congregate lunch. Cost: $7. For more info, call 571-2050.

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Are you looking to improve your communication and leadership skills? Toastmasters offers a supportive, structured environment. Come as a guest and see if this program is for you. Meetings are Thursdays at 7 a.m. at the Rolling Pin Restaurant. For more info, call Greg 855-2152 or Paddy 855-2225 evenings.

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Summit Toastmasters Breakfast Club meet every Thursday at 7 a.m. at Rollin’ Pin Restaurant. For information, call Paddy 855-2225.

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Daytime TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursdays at 7th St. Health Access Centre with weigh-in 1:15-1:45 p.m. and meeting at 2 p.m. No gimmicks, just sensible weight loss since 1948. For more info, call Betty 725-2691.

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Bingo takes place at the Sprucewoods Community Hall every Thursday with Share the Wealth at 6:20 p.m.; early birds 7 p.m.; regular games 7:30 p.m. There are 17 regular games; Jackpot $1,000 in 52 numbers; 7 special games which include Bonanza and a progressive Jackpot. Canteen open.

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Peer-facilitated eating disorder support groups are offered at 7 p.m. at Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre. For more info, contact Lynne at 728-2499.

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Prairie Oasis offers fundraising bingo at 12:30 (open to the public). For more information, call 727-6641.

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Taoist Tai Chi Society practice at Stanley Park at 9 a.m. every Thursday. For beginner class information contact Kathryn 726-8332.

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Retired Educators’ Bridge meets at Valleyview Community Club at 1:15 p.m. Call Vicky 727-6261.

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Sprucewoods Community Club (hall near Shilo) holds bingo at 6:30 p.m. with early bird at 7 p.m. $1,000 in 52 numbers. Lottery Lic. # 1185 BI BO.

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TOPS (Take Off Pounds 0ff Sensibly) MB #2152 meets at Knox United Church (17th St. entrance). Weigh-in 5:50-6:45 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. For more info, call Olive 728-2898 or 1-800-932-8677.

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Rotary Club of Brandon Sunset meets at 5:45 p.m. at Canad Inns in the private dining room. For further info, call 728-4924.

UPCOMING & MISCELLANEOUS

Brandon Garden Club Flower Show and Tea will take place Aug. 9 at Seniors for Seniors from noon to 7 p.m. with Tea from 1-4 p.m.

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The Quilt Patch gals are coming to Brandon! Jeanne and Shelley have just released their new book, ‘Tis the Season’, and will be making the cover quilt at a workshop on Oct. 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bethel Christian Assembly. Please call Sheila 761-2583 or Marlene 824-2537 or e-mail tistheseason0216@gmail.com for more info. Registration is required by Aug. 25 and class is limited to 40 people.

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Brandon Bluefins Swim Club has class registration on Sept. 7-9 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex. For more details check http://brandonbluefins.wordpress.com.

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IODE Diamond Jubilee (1960) invites you to their 50th Anniversary on Sept. 18 at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Meet and greet at 5 p.m.; dinner 5:45 p.m. Cost: $30. For more info, call Jean Curtis 728-5685.

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Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba needs your help to make a difference in a preschooler’s life. Become a volunteer home visitor with the Parent Child Home Program Training in September. For more information, please call Brenda @ 726-6114.

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Crisis Pregnancy Centre is open Monday from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Fridays. Contact 727-6161.

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26th Field Regiment Museum on the main floor of the Brandon Armoury, corner is open every Tuesday from 2-4 p.m.

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Anxiety Disorder Association of Manitoba (ADAM) offers support and education to those individuals experiencing anxiety. For more info, call 725-8550.

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Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba needs your help to make a difference in a child’s or teen’s life. Become a volunteer mentor. For more information, please call Brenda @ 726-6114.

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“Quit 4 You” Tobacco Dependence Program is available to the residents of the Brandon RHA area. For more info, call Erin at 578-4200.

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Do you or someone you know have an acquired brain (head) injury caused by stroke, illness, accident, fall or assault? Help us assess what supports you need! Those affected must be 16-64 years of age and live in the Assiniboine or Brandon RHA regions to participate. For more info, call 578-4500 or go to www.brandonrha.mb.ca

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The Brandon Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) “Volunteer” adds extra eyes and ears to the Brandon Police Service and our community. Participants are asked to commit four hours a month. They DO NOT approach or apprehend anyone; rather make notes and call police service to alert them. Anyone interested in volunteering or pledging financial assistance can call Chairman Murray Blight 725-8102 or mblight@mts.net.