Let’s Do Something — June 19, 2025

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TODAY

• 9 a.m. — Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Westman are hosting the MEGAbike: Pedal for Potential at the Keystone Centre. Get ready to pedal for purpose on a massive 30-seat bike. Every dollar raised supports mentorship programs that empower young people to reach their full potential. Ride starts at 9 a.m. with one-hour time slots. To register a team or learn more about the event, email Melissa.Hollands@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca or call 204-727-1787.

• 7 p.m. — Dakota Tiwahe Services presents Northside Baby performance at the Sioux Valley Powwow Arbour. Free entry. Show starts at 7 p.m. with a meet and greet after the show. This event is drug and alcohol free. Security on site.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Minnedosa Drama Club presents its 17th production, “Schitt’$ Creek,” at the Minnedosa Ukrainian Hall. Come spend an evening with the Rose family. Tickets are $20 and are available at Inspire Studio and Minnedosa Library or by calling Peggy at 204-867-2113. Directed by Rebecca Porteous and Janice Dalton.

FRIDAY

• 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.

• 6 p.m. — “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello” at Westoba Place. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster and their friends from Sesame Street are stopping by to say hello at 6 p.m. Sing, dance and play along with your furry friends. Sensory notice: This show contains flashing lights, haze (fog) and confetti.

• 6 p.m. — Reston Fair gets started for the weekend at the fairgrounds with a trivia night in the beer gardens; Gymkhana; cornhole tournament and fireworks. Food truck on site. Gate admission: $10 (12 and up); $5 (3-11 years); family $30; kickoff concert on Saturday $20.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Minnedosa Drama Club presents its 17th production, “Schitt’$ Creek,” at the Minnedosa Ukrainian Hall. Come spend an evening with the Rose family. Tickets are $20 and are available at Inspire Studio and Minnedosa Library or by calling Peggy at 204-867-2113. Directed by Rebecca Porteous and Janice Dalton.

SATURDAY

• 8:30 a.m. — Reston Fair continues today with a pancake breakfast; parade, cattle show, kids activities, lazer tag, petting zoo and more. Beer gardens with Summer Kickoff concert featuring Quinton Blair at 8 p.m. Gate admission: $10 (12 and up); $5 (3-11 years); family $30; kick-off concert on Saturday $20.

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

• 9 a.m. — The YMCA ParticipAction Activity Day features free admission to non-members (government issued photo ID required for 18 and older) and free classes from 9 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. For more information, visit ymcabrandon.ca

• 9:30 a.m. — The Prestige Barrel Race, presented by Coyotee Flats Enterprises takes place in the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre this weekend. Warmup Jackpot at 2 p.m.

• 10 a.m. — National Indigenous Peoples Day will be celebrated in Brandon at the Riverbank Discovery Centre (545 Conservation Dr.) with a pipe ceremony at 10 a.m. followed by the opening ceremonies at noon. Julianna Moore will be performing as well as Mitchell Makoons Duo. Also features Powwow demos, Métis Tradition and live jigging as well as a Bighetty and Bighetty puppet show. Displays, vendors, children’s activities and much more.

• 11 a.m. — The Madesa MX Motocross Manitoba Provincial Championships Round 5 take place at Virden. Located six miles northeast of Virden. From the Trans-Canada Highway, take Commonwealth Drive north to PR 259; turn right for one mile; turn left for three miles; turn right for one mile. More than 300 riders will enjoy the only track in Canada with a mesh starting gate during competitions. Spectators can see 95 per cent of the track from the built-up grandstand. Smoked and Sauced Food Trucks on site. Today is open practice from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Noon — Sioux Valley Dakota Nation Family Fun Day features fun for the kids, sports activities, fireworks and much more. Events begin at noon at the park followed by giant hamster ball (4 person); gladiator jousting; foam party; mini mechanical bull; 3-on-3 basketball tournament, volleyball tournament and slo-pitch baseball. Light supper provided. Family Fun Day free concert at 6 p.m.

• 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. — The Dock on Princess presents the third annual Kick’n Off Summer Block Party from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. We are closing down the street. Join us for a full day of live music, activities, artisan market as well as great food and drinks.

• 1 p.m. — The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services presents The Great Brandon Mystery at Brandon’s Community Sportsplex. Gather your team of two to five people and race against time to solve one of Brandon’s greatest mysteries. Travel around the city, solve challenging clues and puzzles and complete exciting challenges. Takes place from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $25 per person or $100 per team. Register at tinyurl.com/4r8mx36b and be part of the fun.

• 2:30 p.m. — Brandon Municipal Cemetery Historical Walking Tour takes place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Theme of the tour is “Murder and Mayhem Stories from the Brandon Cemetery.” Limited spots available. To register, visit brandon.ca/rec-programs or call 204 729-2471.

• 2 p.m. — Boissevain Fair kicks off at the Boissevain fairgrounds with bingo at the curling rink, heavy horse show and beer gardens with a barbecue steak night and entertainment by Tangle Box. Fireworks at dusk. Weekend pass for $10; 13 and under $5; pre-school, free.

• 5:30 p.m. — The ever-popular Lobsterfest returns to CFB 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, veterans 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.

SUNDAY

• 7:30 a.m. — Boissevain Fair continues with a free Boundary Co-op pancake breakfast; horse shows; community worship service; petting zoo and cattle show and sale. Weekend pass for $10; 13 and under $5; pre-school, free.

• 8:30 a.m. — Reston Fair continues today with a pancake breakfast and horse shows. Gate admission: $10 (12 and up); $5 (3-11 years); family $30.

• 8:30 a.m. — The Madesa MX Motocross Manitoba Provincial Championships Round 5 take place at Virden. Located six miles northeast of Virden. From the Trans-Canada Highway, take Commonwealth Drive north to PR 259; turn right for one mile; turn left for three miles; turn right for one mile. More than 300 riders will enjoy the only track in Canada with a mesh starting gate during competitions. Spectators can see 95 per cent of the track from the built-up grandstand. Smoked and Sauced Food Trucks on site. Today is race day from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• 9 a.m. — The Prestige Barrel Race, presented by Coyotee Flats Enterprises takes place in the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence at the Keystone Centre. Prestige Slot Race at noon.

• 2 p.m. — Artist and storyteller Naomi Steinberg will be at The Lady of the Lake to share her engaging heartfelt debut book, “Goosefeather,” which chronicles her solo 382-day journey covering 55,965 kilometres around the planet by land and sea in 2014-15. Join us on the back patio for this free event geared to children aged 6-14 years.

• 7:30 p.m. — A Community Telling of Pawakan Macbeth, a Cree Tragedy, by Reneltta Arluk, takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Doors open one hour prior to curtain. For tickets or more information, visit wmca.ca or visit the box office in person or call 204-728-9510.

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.

• 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. — A Community Telling of Pawakan Macbeth, a Cree Tragedy, by Reneltta Arluk, takes place at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium. Doors open one hour prior to curtain. For tickets or more information, visit wmca.ca or visit the box office in person or call 204-728-9510.

• 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. — The Rotary Club of Brandon #1344 meets regularly the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at Canad Inns Brandon. For more information, contact Don at 204-729-7188.

• 6:30 p.m. — The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services announces the return of Music in the Park on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and good vibes and enjoy an incredible lineup of local talent all summer long. No admission fee. Tonight features Just 4 Kicks and Daelyn Fefchak.

• 6:30 p.m. — Brandon Riverbank Inc. Speaker’s Series: Join Dave Barnes at the Riverbank Discovery Centre from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a presentation about purple martins and their charming personalities and fascinating migratory journey from the Amazon Basin in Brazil.

• 6:30 p.m. — Memory Lane will be holding a Classic Car Show at Riverheights Terrace (4525 Victoria Ave.) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All vehicles are welcome. Root beer float for participants and spectators. For more information, call Bev 204-725-2165; Grant 204-761-1753.

• 7 p.m. — Join Brandon Pride for some queer trivia at Knox United Church (451 18th St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. We will have a variety of questions regarding queer history, drag queen lore and other 2SLGBTQIA+ related topics.

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.

AT THE CLUBS

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

• Lady of the Lake (135-B 17th St. North) — Free music on the patio every Friday for the summer during happy hour — 5 to 7 p.m. This week: Frank Patrick. Then at 8 p.m. join us for Queeraoke … karaoke, but queer. This event is free to attend.

• 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.

• Chez Angela Bakery and Café (Unit C, 29 10th St., Brandon) — Free music Fridays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Come check us out. This Friday features Julianna Moore.

• North Hill Inn (1129 Braecrest Dr.) — Latin Night at The North Hill Inn on Saturday. Music by DJs David and Davier Gomez featuring Reggaeton, Salsa, Bachata and Latin Hits. Cover is $10 and doors open at 10 p.m.

• Great Western Roadhouse (1125 18th St. at Canad Inns) — Join us at Brandon’s party place.

• Houstons Country Roadhouse (3130 Victoria Ave.) — Houstons is the place to be every weekend.

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 70 local Manitoba artists. Coming to the Main Gallery is “Through my window, there is a view,” with artist Opeyemi Olukotun. Opening reception is Thursday at 7 p.m. Lunch and Look Guided Tour of the exhibition with the artist and curator on Friday at noon. In the Kayes Community Gallery is “Attached” with Carberry-based artist Clemente Villamayor (aka Tengnamoe) showing until 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. There is no admission fee to visit the galleries. 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) — 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• June 26 — 365 Group for cancer survivors, caregivers and those who love them meets at Murray House (521 Frederick St.) at 1 p.m. Please call Larry 204-728-0221 or Anne 204-728-9958 to register or for more information.

• June 26-29 — Come spend the weekend with us at Dauphin Countryfest. Day and weekend passes on sale at countryfest.ca or by calling 1-800-361-7300.

• June 27-29 — Killarney Agricultural Fair with events including chuckwagon and chariot races, beer gardens, community supper, parade, homecraft displays, cattle show, fun horse show, petting zoo, Gymkhana, Killarney Idol and much more.

• June 27-30 — Killarney’s Shamrock Drive-In is open for the long weekend with a special ’80s movie night on June 27 featuring “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Dress like the ’80s in all its colourful glory. Special price of $5 per ticket with ages six and under free. From June 28-30: “A Minecraft Movie.” Admission $10 for driver and first passenger, third passenger and up $5. Children six and under are free. Gates open at 9:40 p.m. Cash or debit.

• June 28 — Prairie 21 is hosting a dance at Mera Hall in Monterey Estates (1615 18th St. North) at 40 Mockingbird Dr. from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Live music by More than Fiddles. Cost is $20 at the door. Dry bar. Light lunch will be served at 9 p.m. For more information, call Kareen at 204-724-9760.

• June 28 — Poor Michael’s Bookshop in Onanole hosts their third concert in its summer concert series on the patio featuring Burnstick at 7:30 p.m. Nadia and Jason Burnstick are a Juno-nominated husband and wife folk duo. Tickets are $25 in advance at the store. For more information, call 204-848-0336.

• June 29 — 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 International Music Camp at the International Peace Garden. For more information or directions, call Midge 204-728-5611.

• July 1 — Canada Day celebrations will take place in Brandon at the Riverbank Discovery Centre starting at 11 a.m. and ending with the fireworks at midnight. Join us for a day packed with excitement, live musical performance at the Fusion Credit Union Stage with The Incredibly Hip — The Ultimate Tribute to The Tragically Hip, local markets, Kids’ Zone, food trucks and more. Free admission.

• July 1 — Canada Day celebrations in Minnedosa kick off with a Prince of Wales Masonic Lodge pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. in Minnedosa United Church. Then come on down to the beach for a day of fun activities: sandcastle building contest, Florence Bold Memorial Spray Park grand opening, Valley Cruiser car show, Hoop and Hat aerial and fire show, live music on the Pavillion Deck featuring Luke Paulson and Heidi Hislop and guest and much more. Fireworks at dusk.

• July 1 — Canada Day celebrations at Shilo in Building L-25 and grounds will have a family fun zone, food trucks, beer gardens, live wrestling show and fireworks to cap off the night.

• July 1 — Westman Wilderness Club Event: Canada Day bike ride around Brandon with Rick and Sue with a stop for ice cream at Crow’s General Store. Please text Sue at 204-724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com for more details.

• July 2 — Celebrate the vibrant community of Brandon at the Downtown Summer Market, organized by Brandon Downtown BIZ. This event takes place every Wednesday from July to September from 2 to 7 p.m. on Rosser Avenue. Local vendors, live entertainment and family-friendly activities.

• July 3 — Entertainment begins again this summer every Thursday on the Jubilee Stage at Victoria Park (Seventh Avenue and Seymour St. West) in Virden at 7 p.m. Featured today: Three’s Company. In case of rain, the event will be moved to The Legion Hall at 540 Eighth Ave. S.

• July 3 — Cruise Night takes place in downtown Brandon on Rosser Avenue between Sixth Street and 13th Street from 6 to 9 p.m. People wishing to show their vehicles are encouraged to enter the event at the intersection of Rosser Avenue and 13th Street. All vehicles are welcome. Free to participants and spectators. Presented by Brandon & Area Car Enthusiasts (BACE), Kelleher Ford, Cal Jackson of Integral Realty and Off The Wall Signs.

• July 3 — The City of Brandon is introducing Open Mic Night on the Fusion Credit Union Stage at the Riverbank Discovery Centre from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This event will take place every second Thursday from July 3 to Aug. 28. Dallas Hulley from Brandon Open Mic will be your host.

• July 4 — Kick off to Summer dinner and dance takes place at Sporty’s in Onanole at 5:30 p.m. Live music, great food, cash bar. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at WCA or Sporty’s. This is a fundraiser for Wasagaming Community Arts Programming and Exhibitions.

• July 5 — The Killarney Community Events Committee presents a Kickoff to Summer with a performance by Jade Eaglson at the Killarney Ag grounds (50 Water Ave.) at 4 p.m. with special guest Steven Lee Olsen. Beer gardens, food trucks and supporting band performance by Dreams and Rumours and Mother Groove. Bring your own lawn chair.

• July 4-6 — Carberry Ag Society presents the annual fair and races. Three days of chuckwagon and chariot races, 4-H beef show, heavy horse show, children’s entertainment, cornhole tournament and much more.

• July 5-7 — Come and join us for Rollin’ Into Rivers weekend. July 5 will feature parade, barbecue, beer gardens, car show, old fashioned turkey shoot, entertainment by New Highway 25 Repaved and fireworks! July 6: Tractor Trek parade from Redferns to Clacks Museum followed by barbecue, sandcastle contest, baseball and supper on a bun. And the Rivers Train Restoration Committee presents CN’s “Little Obie,” a miniature scale model of a CN locomotive, a flat deck car and a caboose that will be offering rides both July 6 and 7.

• July 6 — The fourth annual BACE Collector Car Appreciation Day takes place on Princess Avenue from 10th to 13th streets from 1-4 p.m. Open to all special interest vehicles. Food and beverages. Road Rebels Poker Derby is back and registration is on Princess Avenue in front of Select 6 Brewing at 10 a.m. with derby starting at 10:30 a.m.

• July 11-13 — Gilbert Plains/Grandview Agricultural Society Fair and Races featuring horse shows, parade, petting zoo, kids zone, beer gardens, bingo, trade shows, slo-pitch, chuckwagon and chariot races and live entertainment .

• July 11-13 — Souris Peacock Days and Fair. Parade theme this year is Carnival with the energy of Rio de Janerio.

• July 14 — Oak River Agricultural Society Fair. Pancake breakfast at 7 a.m.; horse and cattle shows, horticultural show, Classic Car show, Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association.

• July 15 — Strathclair Agricultural Society Fair. Pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m.; horse and cattle shows, parade, horticultural show, decorated bike competition, children’s activities, entertainment in the arena with Julianna Moore, Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association.

• July 16 — Shoal Lake Agricultural Society Fair. Pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m., horse show, parade, cattle and horse judging, children’s activities, petting zoo, farmer’s market, Manitoba Gymkhana Rodeo Association. Admission is $6 for adults; youth $2; 6 and under are free.

• July 17 — Hamiota Agricultural Society Fair. Free pancake breakfast at 9 a.m.; parade at 9 a.m., light horse and pony classes, rodeo events, heavy horses cattle events, grain and garden produce competition, photography and painting competition, petting farm, magic show, mini golf, Road Apples musical event, karate show, and much more as well as the Hamiota Red Sox Seniors Baseball game.

• July 18 — Harding Ag Society Fair. Pancake breakfast at 6:30 a.m. Classes and entries for pony and light horse, heavy and miniature horse, cattle and home living. Jackpot pole bending, MBRA sanctioned 3D Jackpot barrel racing.

• July 18-20 — Wawanesa Pound Pail Paddle kicks off on Friday night with magician Anders Boulanger and a family dance. Social at the hall featuring live music by 8 Track Shuffle, boat Calcutta. Saturday has the Fire Fighter Breakfast at the Rec Centre at 8 a.m., boat building, town-wide parade, boat races, beer gardens and local talent show case.

• Aug. 10 —Ladies Western Scramble at Wheat City Golf Course has a 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 MB, R7B 3W3.

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