Let’s Do Something — May 22, 2025

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TODAY

• 1 p.m. — 365 Group for cancer survivors, caregivers and those who love them meets at Murray House (521 Frederick St.) the fourth Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. Please call Larry 204-728-0221 or Anne 204-728-9958 to register or for more information.

• 1 p.m. — RONA Brandon Parking Lot Sale (2404 Park Ave.) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Incredible deals on garage doors, fence panels, pine boards and much more.

• 6 p.m. — Steppin’ Time Dance Studio’s Encore Celebrating 30 Years of Dance Performances in all styles of dance will be held at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets available at wmca.ca or by calling 204-728-9510.

FRIDAY

• 8 a.m. — Our Journey 2025 — Celebrating Indigenous Student Success takes place at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Pipe ceremony at 8 a.m.; registration 9 a.m. followed by Journey activities. Grand entry at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon; games at 1:30 p.m.; supper 4 p.m.; second grand entry at 5:30 p.m.

• 9 a.m. — The Brandon Farmers’ Market takes place every Friday at The Town Centre (800 Rosser Ave.), with fresh produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickling, crafts, beeswax candles and more until 4 p.m. This farmers’ market runs year-round.

• 1 p.m. — RONA Brandon Parking Lot Sale (2404 Park Ave.) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Incredible deals on garage doors, fence panels, pine boards and much more.

• 5 p.m. — City of Brandon presents the first of two City-Wide Yard Sale weekends with sales west of 18th Street from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information including a map of addresses, visit yardsale.brandon.ca

• 5:30 p.m. — The Glenboro Ag Society presents Smoke Your Face Off meat smoking competition to help raise funds for their Animal Husbandry Scholarship, presented to a graduate of Glenboro School every year. This is a two-part event starting off with the publicly judged meat smoking competition. Doors open at 5 p.m. and event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Followed by a social at 8:30 p.m. Music by Beef DJ Services. Event tickets and social tickets are sold separately. Event tickets are $25; social tickets $10. To enter the competition as a “smoker,” call Ernie Bezaire at 431-541-4167.

• 6:30 p.m. — Westman Youth for Christ presents its third annual art exhibition fundraising event, “Inspired By Nature,” showcasing the work of many Manitoba artists. Enjoy an evening of art, music and snacks with friends as well as the opportunity to purchase art for a great cause. Event takes place at the Firehall Event Venue (637 Princess Ave.) from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets available at yfc.ca/westman/art-exhibition-and-sale

• 7 p.m. — The Counselling Centre for hope, healing and encouragement celebrates 40 years of service with a concert featuring Tom Jackson, Brandon’s own Prairie Blend, The Akicita Cante Waste (Good Hearted Warriors) at Knox United Church at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information and tickets, call 204-726-8706.

• 7 p.m. —Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Canada’s elite Cup Series returns to Brandon. The PBR Mazergroup Chute Out takes place in Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre at 7 p.m. This year, the event has expanded to two days. The PBR Mazergroup Chute Out is the lone PBR Canada Cup Series event in Manitoba for the 2025 season. Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca/professional-bull-riders-tickets/artist/848537

• 11 a.m. — PrairieCon XLIV takes place at the Keystone Centre. Join us for a weekend of role-playing games, miniature games, collectible card games and board games. Other events include Dungeons and Dragons tournament, game auction, a cosplay contest and raffles and draws. Doors open on Friday at 11 a.m.; gaming starts at noon; facility closes at midnight. There are no scheduled meal breaks.

SATURDAY

• 8 a.m. — PrairieCon XLIV continues at the Keystone Centre. Join us for a weekend of role-playing games, miniature games, collectible card games and board games. We will also feature events such as our annual Dungeons and Dragons tournament, our game auction, and a cosplay contest. Also raffles and draws. Doors open on Saturday at 8 a.m.; gaming at 9 a.m.; Cosplay time TBA; auction at 6 p.m.; closes at midnight.

• 8:30 a.m. —Disc golf at the Canada Games Park from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tournament is open to both seasoned players and those who are new to the sport. Participants will play two rounds of 18 holes with an hour lunch break between rounds. Prizes awarded to winners in each division (beginners, intermediate and advanced). Ages 16+. Register at tinyurl.com/nj52fu23.

• 9 a.m. — Westman Gardeners Club hosts a plant and yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Central Community Centre (529 Fourth St.). Shop for annuals, perennials, herbs, house plants, gardening books and miscellaneous items.

• 9 a.m. — The Brandon Garden Club hosts its annual plant sale fundraiser in the Dome Building on the Keystone Centre grounds from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• 9 a.m. — The Riverbank Discovery Centre Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from May 24 to Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 525 Conservation Drive. Come join us under the trees for an amazing variety of vendors this summer.

• 9 a.m. — City of Brandon presents the first of two City-Wide Yard Sale weekends. Friday and Saturday will feature sales west of 18th Street. For more information including a map of addresses, visit yardsale.brandon.ca

• 10 a.m. — MBMX (Grassroots Motocross) Round 2 at the TransCanada Motocross Park (west of Brandon on the Trans-Canada Highway). open practice from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; May 25, Race Day from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• 11 a.m. — Fur and Claw Market presents a spring market in the UCT Pavilion at the Keystone Centre from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free entry.

• 1 p.m. — The Brandon Hills Model Railway Club meets every Saturday at the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (H-hut) from 1 to 4 p.m. Free admission, but donations are welcome. Contact Barry at 204-724-7603; Erich at 204-761-1244; or Tony at 204-761-2631.

• 1 p.m. — RONA Brandon Parking Lot Sale (2404 Park Ave.) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Incredible deals on garage doors, fence panels, pine boards and much more.

• 7 p.m. — For the fourth consecutive year, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Canada’s elite Cup Series, returns to Brandon. The PBR Mazergroup Chute Out takes place in Westoba Place at the Keystone Centre at 7 p.m. This year, the event has expanded to two days. The PBR Mazergroup Chute Out will have added significance as the lone PBR Canada Cup Series event in Manitoba for the 2025 season. Tickets available at ticketmaster.ca/professional-bull-riders-tickets/artist/848537

• 7 p.m. — Canadian Wrestling’s Elite “Point to Prove Tour” at the Riverdale Community Centre (101 Main St.). This event is a fundraiser for the Rivers Firefighters. Featuring TNA Legend “Cowboy” James Storm and a steel cage match. Doors open at 6 p.m. with bell time at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Kids 12 and under $10. Advance tickets available at CB Aspire Salon, Rivers Legion or from any Rivers firefighter.

• 7:30 p.m. — Roots 10 Collective takes the stage at Poor Michael’s Emporium (corner of Highway 10 and Albin Avenue, Onanole). Tickets are $25 in advance. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 204-848-0336.

SUNDAY

• 8 a.m. — PrairieCon XLIV continues at the Keystone Centre. Join us for a weekend of role-playing games, miniature games, collectible card games and board games. We will also feature events such as our annual Dungeons and Dragons tournament, our game auction, and a cosplay contest. Also raffles and draws. Doors open on Sunday at 8 a.m.; gaming 9 a.m.; facility closes at 6 p.m.

• 8 a.m. — MBMX (Grassroots Motocross) Round 2 at the TransCanada Motocross Park (west of Brandon on the Trans-Canada Highway). Race Day from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• 8 a.m. — The YMCA Strong Kids Run raises funds to give children access to the Y’s facilities and programs. Takes place in downtown Brandon with four different timed events: 5K, 10K, 15K, and 20K as well as a 1K Family Fun Run, 5K walk and a 10k walk. The race starts outside the YMCA located at 231 Eighth St. Visit ymcabrandon.ca/programs/strong-kids-run

• 10 a.m. — Westman Dreams for Kids Children’s Country Fair at the Keystone Centre grounds from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features crafts, horse and wagon rides, inflatables, sports, science, petting zoo, cookie decorating and much more. Free for families to attend.

• 10 a.m. — Wheat City Roller Derby League at the Brandon Armoury (1116 Victoria Ave.) 10 a.m. to noon. Limited supply of gear available to lend. Ages 16+

• 11:30 a.m. — The Road Rebels fourth annual Car Show and Poker Derby barbecue takes place at Dinsdale Park from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Funds raised are in support of the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre and the Crocus Plains Secondary School Scholarship Program. Poker run registration at 11:30 a.m. with a noon start. Return by 4 p.m. to pick your cards. Car show and barbecue starts at 4 p.m. Music and emcee by Double Clutchin’ Dave. Free viewing to the general public from 4 to 8 p.m. Everyone welcome, cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest vehicles. Route is approximately 200 to 250 kilometres.

• 2 p.m. — Westman Jams gathers on the last Sunday of each month to play classic country music at The Fringe, on Cove Road in Shilo from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free and all are welcome. We accept donations to the Reg Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund to help send Westman students to the Music Camp at the International Peace Garden. For more information or directions, call Midge 204-728-5611.

MONDAY

• 10 a.m. — Join us for line dancing at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 1: easy beginner, no experience, Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. or 6 to 7 p.m.; Level 2: advanced, some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology, Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards can be purchased. Members, $3.50; non-members, $4.50. For more info, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 11 a.m. — National Accessibility and Manitoba Awareness Week Community event and barbecue lunch at Princess Park. Barbecue lunch served from noon to 1 p.m.

• 6:30 p.m. — UCT Bingo takes place every Monday at 205 College Ave. Doors open at 4 p.m., with early-bird start at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at 7:10 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds stay in Brandon for needs in the community.

• 6:30 p.m. — Women in Harmony rehearses on Mondays at Trinity United Church in Brandon (1515 Sixth St.). If you would like to check out a rehearsal to see if singing barbershop music with a dynamic and welcoming group of women is for you, join us Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information, call Naomi at 204-724-5152 or email womeninharmony1975@gmail.com.

TUESDAY

• 11:45 a.m. — Rotary Club of Brandon No. 1344 meets at the Canad Inn (1125 18th St.).

WEDNESDAY

• 1:30 p.m. — The Brandon Embroiderers meet weekly to share their love of needlework, learn new skills and stitch together. All levels and abilities are welcome to attend. Call Dianne at 204-725-1445 or Darlene at 204-727-1624 for more information.

• 1:30 p.m. — Come and join us for line dancing at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave. East). Level 2: advanced; some experience is recommended, understanding of basic steps and terminology. Mondays or Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Drop-in classes or punch cards can be purchased. Members, $3.50; non-members, $4.50. For more information, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 6 p.m. — Brandon Municipal Cemetery Historical Walking Tour from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a stroll through our beautiful cemetery while learning about some fascinating individuals laid to rest here. Limited spots available. Contact brandon.ca/rec-programs or call 204 729-2471.

• 6 p.m. — Reel Fun — Fishing Fundamentals program from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex. Ages 12-15. To register, visit brandon.ca/rec-programs or call 204 729-2471.

AT THE CLUBS

(Note: Information subject to change after print deadline).

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Roots 10 Collective brings the soul of Americana to the stage on Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets $15 — sorry, sold out. Up next: Mallory Chipman performs Friday, May 30. $10.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — Entertainment provided this weekend by Crossfyre (May 23) and Rock of Ages (May 24). Doors open at 9 p.m.; bands at 10 p.m. $10 cover. These are 18+ events and photo ID required.

• Georgie’s Lounge at the Keystone Motor Inn (1050 18th St.) — Every Friday and Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight, there is karaoke in Georgie’s Lounge.

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Lucky Ned performs Saturday at 7 p.m. on the patio (weather permitting). Stand up Comedy with FT Andy Noble on Sunday at 7 p.m. $25.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) — Avoid the bad weather and spend time at The Roadhouse.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

• Daly House Museum (122 18th St., Brandon) — Built in 1882, original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly. Artifacts include a collection of late 19th-century and early 20th-century furnishings, First World War memorabilia. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (September to June). Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors and youth (6-18); family (up to two adults and three children), $13; children under five, free. For more info, visit dalyhousemuseum.ca or call 204-727-1722.

• Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Unit 2, 710 Rosser Ave., Brandon) — Manitoba’s oldest centre for visual art and one of Canada’s first since 1907. The AGSM boasts two exhibition spaces, an art school and gift shop that supports more than 60 local Manitoba artists. “Prairie Thunder” in the Main Gallery now until June 7, featuring Indigenous women artists from across the Prairies. Opening in the Kayes Community Gallery is “Attached” with Carberry-based artist Clemente Villamayor (aka Tengnamoe) showing Thursday, July 12. Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Entry to the gallery inside The Town Centre parkade in the northeast corner. For more information, visit agsm.ca.

• 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum (within the Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. Please use 11th Street door) — Open Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed for lunch. Also open by appointment by calling 204-717-4579. Visit our websites: 26fdregmuseum.ca or 12mbdragoons.com.

• Brandon General Museum and Archives (19 Ninth St., Unit 101) — Attractions include the Brandon History Hall, Manitoba Telephone History, the BJ Hales Natural History Collection and rotating exhibits celebrating Brandon’s roots. Guided visits are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Booking in advance is strongly recommended. Phone 204-717-1514 or email bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca.

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum (CATPM) (Brandon Municipal Airport, Highway 10, 1.6 kilometres north of Brandon) — Canada’s only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Summer hours for the museum are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our gallery has new interpretive displays explaining the BCATP. Visitors will be invited to travel back to the 1940s while touring a Second World War-vintage hangar serving as a display for aircraft, vehicles and hundreds of artifacts from that era. RCAF members who lost their lives during the Second World War are honoured on the museum’s RCAF Second World War Memorial Wall. For more information, call the museum at 204-727-2444 or visit us on Facebook.

• Royal Canadian Artillery Museum (Building N-118 Patricia Rd., CFB Shilo) — We opened our new temporary exhibit, marking the 110th anniversary of the start of the First World War. The main features of the exhibit include a trench wall, First World War artillery and two machine-gun pits. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission: $10 for adults; $5 for seniors and students; children under 6, free. Phone 204-765-3000 (ext. 3570) or email RCAMuseum@forces.gc.ca.

• Killarney’s Heritage Home for the Arts (44 Water Ave., Killarney) — Killarney Turtle Mountain Arts Council’s gallery is in the Heritage Home for the Arts. Gallery hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.; closed all statutory holidays. Special tours can be arranged by calling 204-554-0023. You can also visit Killarney-Turtle Mountain Arts Council on Facebook, @killarneyarts on Instagram or our website at killarneyarts.com.

• ArtsForward (293 Mountain Ave., Neepawa) — ArtsForward is the central arts venue in Neepawa in visual, literary, performing and material arts. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday; closed on weekends.

• Virden Pioneer Home Museum (390 King St. West, Virden) — Opens May 20. Come enjoy our wealth of local history as you explore what life looked like in Victorian Canada. For more information, email virdenpioneermuseum@wcgwave.ca or call 204-748-1659.

• Arts West Travelling Gallery — Features work by Westman region artists on exhibition at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (205 20th St.) until May 26. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Work on display was chosen from entries to the 2024 Westman Juried Art Show.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• May 29 — Internationally renowned School of Music alumna Elin Rombo (soprano) returns to Brandon University for a recital performance alongside longtime collaborator and BU faculty, Sharon Rogers (piano). Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 8 p.m.

• May 29 — IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s at the Riverbank Discovery Centre (545 Conservation Drive). Check-in begins at 5 p.m. and walk begins at 6 p.m. Register and donate today at alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa

• May 29 — Blessing of the Wheels event to kick off the cruising season at 5:30 p.m. followed by a barbecue at 6 p.m. Redeemer Lutheran/St. George’s Anglican Churches. Proceeds go the Anglican Memorial Camp.

• May 30-31 — City of Brandon presents the second weekend of City-Wide Yard Sales. This weekend’s sales will be east of 18th Street. For more information including a map of addresses, visit yardsale.brandon.ca

• May 31 — Touch a Truck at the Keystone Centre grounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (quiet hour from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.) Admission is $5 payable at the gate.

• May 31 — Arbour Day 2025 takes place on the Keystone grounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring live music, free barbecue, kids’ activities, tree planting, climbing demos, free seedlings and information booths. This is a free fun event for the whole family.

• May 31 — Westman Wilderness Club Event: Bike Ride in the Brandon Hills with Arron. Text 204-761-5924 for details.

• May 31 — Prairie 21 hosts a dance at Mera Hall, Monterey Estates (1615 18th St. North, 40 Mockingbird Drive) from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live music by Len Gadica. Dry bar. Lite lunch at 9 p.m. Admission is $20; pay at the door.

• May 30-June 1 — Manitoba Quarter Horse Association horse show at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence in the Keystone Centre.

• June 1 — Project Resilience 911’s sixth annual road race. Race options are half-marathon (run or bike), half marathon relay (5 km per racer) or a 5 km fun walk. Assiniboine College, 1430 Victoria Ave. East. For more information, call 204-730-8426.

• June 1 — Brandon Kidney Walk at the Westridge Community Centre (32 Willowdale Cres.). Registration 1 p.m., walk start time 2 p.m.

• June 1 — Montessori Smile Fun Day Fundraiser at Montessori Smile Academy (1150 19th St.). Bouncy castle, emergency vehicle tours, face painting, seed planting and more.

• June 1 — Prairie Blend Low Voice Choir presents “Songs of Light and Life” on Sunday, June 1 at 3 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church (339 12th St.). Admission is $10 cash only.

• June 3 — Brandon University’s Vocal Institute presents a Spring Serenade featuring opera scenes and solo performances in a wide-ranging program from Mozart to Modern. Lorne Watson Recital Hall 7:30 p.m.

• June 4 — Spring Luncheon at Knox United Church (451 18th St.) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the auditorium. A variety of salads and bunwiches, pickles and cheese and homemade delicious desserts along with cold and hot beverages will be served. Gluten-free options available. To reserve a spot or request a delivery, contact the church office at 204-727-6975. Reservations are not required. Adults $12, under 12 $6 and preschoolers are free.

• June 4-8 — Manitoba Summer Fair featuring fantastic food, family fun, entertainment, and the thrill of the midway.

• June 5 — Brandon Downtown Grad Cruise Night 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music, free food, Grad Parade, photo contest and bursary giveaway. Location: 10th Street between Rosser Avenue and Princess Avenue.

• June 5-7 — “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” presented by DI Productions at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7 p.m.

• June 8 — Chrome in the Trees at the Manitoba Summer Fair. Event hosted by Memory Lane Car Club from noon to 4 p.m. at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Special interest vehicles and motorcycles welcome. For more information, contact Grant at 204 761-1753.

• June 14 — Pride in the Park at Rideau Park starting at noon.

• June 21 — The ever-popular Lobsterfest returns to Shilo’s building L-25. Event features a delicious steak and lobster dinner with live music and amazing prizes. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; meal at 7 p.m.; band Crossfyre at 9 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Cost is $55 for military — veteran — and their families; $60 all others. Only 800 tickets available. Tickets are available at all three messes, mess office, RCA Museum, Cursed Coffee and 340 Esso on Shilo Road or in Brandon at Smitty’s in the Shoppers Mall, Sobeys West End or in Carberry at the Carberry Legion. Free transportation provided from Brandon; bus departs from McDonald’s (1906 Richmond Ave.) at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Return trips depart CFB Shilo at 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.

• Aug. 10 —Ladies Western Scramble at Wheat City Golf Course 10 a.m. shotgun start. Deadline for entry is Aug. 4. Entry fee for this two-lady team event is $85, $40 for juniors with proceeds going to the Westman Women’s Shelter. For more information or to e-transfer contact Brenda at 204-721-1488. Cheques may be mailed to Ladies Western Scramble, 5 Moose Place Brandon R7B 3W3.

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