Let’s Do Something — July 24, 2025

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TODAY

• 9 a.m. — Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede gets underway at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin today. Experience more than 100 acres of pioneer village demonstrations, steam-engine and horse-wagon rides, antique farming activities and classic car displays. Every evening features Manitoba’s best semi-pro rodeo and live musical entertainment. Today features musical entertainment by Johnny Dietrich Trio, Jules and The Prairie Boys. Stampede at 7:30 p.m. Visit mbagmuseum.ca/reunion-stampede/ for a complete schedule of events.

• Noon — The Brandon General Museum and Archives’ Downtown Historical Walking Tours today at noon. Reserve your spot by emailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or call 204-717-1514. Upcoming dates: Aug. 7 and 21.

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

• 5 p.m. — Come and meet the Monsters & Mayhem Trucks up close and personal at Heritage Co-op parking lot at 1035 Richmond Ave. until 7 p.m. Enter to win tickets to Monsters & Mayhem and check out some classic cars. Grab a hotdog at the barbecue hotdog fundraiser in support of BRHC while you are there.

• 6 p.m. — Prairie Mountain Health’s Health Promotion unit, the Brandon Public Library, Crow’s General Store and Healthy Together Now invite you to enjoy a Story Walk this month, featuring the children’s book “Dear Street,” by Lindsay Zier-Vogel after 6 p.m. at Crow’s General Store (33 17th St. East) now through July 31. This is a fun, family-friendly activity that places the pages of a picture book along an outdoor walking path. Follow the story one page at a time. Families, individuals of all ages are welcome to take part in this come-and-go experience, which is approximately 0.25 km long with some small hills and directional signage.

• 7 p.m. — Entertainment in Virden every Thursday on the Jubilee Stage at Victoria Park (Seventh Avenue and Seymour Street West). Featured today: Variety Night with Marielis Fernandez Mora, Elisabeth Archambault and the Westman Nursing Home Band. In case of rain, the event will be moved to The Legion Hall at 540 Eighth Ave. South.

• 7 p.m. — Poor Michael’s Bookshop in Onanole presents Thursday Night Variety Show with host Steve Burgess. The 8th Street Jazz Trio will perform throughout the evening. Special guests include Juno award-winning blues musician Brent Parkin; naturalist Roberta Tesar; Nature Boi(Z) P. Sullivan and P. McDermott; plus special (secret) personalities whose identities will be revealed by the “Back Page Challenge” panel. Wormhole Microtheatre Company are back with two thought-provoking plays: “Eat the Rich” and “The Polar Bears.” Tickets are $25 in advance at the store. For more information, call 204-848-0336.

• 7:30 p.m. — The Clear Lake Chamber Music Festival features Daniel Tselyakov with guest artists Ariel Carrabré and Alexander Tselyakov. The final of these concerts takes place at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at Brandon University. For tickets, call 204-727-9631 or email burba@brandonu.ca

FRIDAY

• Day — Westman Wilderness Club: Rick and Sue are hosting an overnight hike on the trails in Spruce Woods Provincial Park. The exact route is to be determined but will include one of the backcountry cabins for overnight. Please text 204-724-5380 or email sue.obm.palmer@gmail.com.

• 9 a.m. — Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede continues at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin. Experience more than 100 acres of pioneer village demonstrations, steam-engine and horse-wagon rides, antique farming activities and classic car displays. Every evening features Manitoba’s best semi-pro rodeo and live musical entertainment. Today features musical entertainment by Ball Ruckus, Damn Straight, Northern Reflections; Stampede at 7:30 p.m. Visit mbagmuseum.ca/reunion-stampede/ for a complete schedule of events.

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

• 11 a.m. — Join us at the Brandon Public Library for a performance of “Jack & the Beanstalk” by the Manitoba Underground Opera. Children of all ages (and their parents/guardians) are welcome to attend. There is no cost. Register by emailing programs@wmrl.ca or by calling 204-727-6648.

• Noon — Waywayseecappo First Nation Gas Bar (five kilometres north of Brandon on Highway 10) is hosting its annual Customer Appreciation Days and Rodeo today from noon to 1 a.m. Featuring bull riding, bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and much, much more. Beer gardens and live music on Friday and Saturday evening featuring JJ Voss and headliners from Las Vegas, country duo Downtown Avenue. Entry fee for rodeo: adults, $10; children, $5; seniors and children six and under are free.

• 5 p.m. — The Deloraine Summer Fair kicks off today at the fairgrounds with a Cornhole Tournament and beer gardens with DJ by Party Jockeys. Food trucks on site at 5 p.m. For more information, visit delowin.ca.

• 7 p.m. — RAM Monsters & Mayhem Monster Truck Tour returns to Brandon at the Keystone Centre’s Outdoor Show Ring for three days this weekend. Enjoy thrilling monster truck performances as well as freestyle motocross riders, super modified mini monster trucks and more. You can also visit the Pit Party before each show for opportunities for truck rides and up-close interactions with the vehicles and drivers. Tickets online or at the Keystone Centre box office or by calling 204-726-3555.

• 8 p.m. — Clear Lake Comedy Festival dinner and show at Danceland in Wasagaming featuring three comics. Dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Ticket available for dinner and show or show only.

SATURDAY

• 8 a.m. — The Deloraine Summer Fair continues today with a breakfast put on by Deloraine Game and Fish. Highland Heavy Games take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature stone put, hammer throw, caber toss and more. Parade at noon. Slo-pitch tournament, Morningstar Demo Derby at 6 p.m. Beer gardens with live music by Sentinel. For more information, visit delowin.ca.

• 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 Brandon Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday at The Town Centre parkade until Oct. 4, with seasonal produce, baking, jams and jellies, pickles, candles, crafts and more. Open until noon. Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered.

• 9 a.m. — Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede continues at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin. Experience more than 100 acres of pioneer village demonstrations, steam-engine and horse-wagon rides, antique farming activities and classic car displays. Every evening features Manitoba’s best semi-pro rodeo and live musical entertainment. Today features musical entertainment by Prairieline, Banned and Outlawed. Stampede at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks at 10:45 p.m. Visit mbagmuseum.ca/reunion-stampede/ for a complete schedule of events.

• Noon — Waywayseecappo First Nation Gas Bar (five kilometres north of Brandon on Highway 10) is hosting their annual Customer Appreciation Days and Rodeo today from noon to 1 a.m. Featuring bull riding, bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and much, much more. Road Rebels third annual car show; beer gardens and live music featuring JJ Voss and headliners from Las Vegas, country duo Downtown Avenue. Entry fee for rodeo: adults $10; children $5; seniors and children six and under are free.

• 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 204-761-263.

• 2 p.m. — RAM Monsters & Mayhem Monster Truck Tour returns to Brandon at the Keystone Centre’s Outdoor Show Ring. Enjoy thrilling monster truck performances as well as freestyle motocross riders, super modified mini monster trucks and more. You can also visit the Pit Party before each show for opportunities for truck rides and up-close interactions with the vehicles and drivers. Tickets online or at the Keystone Centre box office or by calling 204-726-3555.

SUNDAY

• 7:30 a.m. — Manitoba Threshermen’s Reunion and Stampede concludes at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum near Austin. Experience more than 100 acres of pioneer village demonstrations, steam-engine and horse-wagon rides, antique farming activities and classic car displays. Today features pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; Stampede at 5 p.m.; Dance at 8 p.m. Visit mbagmuseum.ca/reunion-stampede/ for a complete schedule of events.

• 9 a.m. — Self-guided garden tours are being held in Souris from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A list of participating addresses are available at LT’s Corner Store and Plaza Petals or by visiting Souris Garden Tours on Facebook.

• Noon — Waywayseecappo First Nation Gas Bar (five kilometres north of Brandon on Highway 10) is hosting its annual Customer Appreciation Days and Rodeo today from noon to 6 p.m. Featuring bull riding, bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and much, much more. Beer gardens and live music on Friday and Saturday evening featuring JJ Voss and headliners from Las Vegas, country duo Downtown Avenue. Entry fee for rodeo: adults $10; children $5; seniors and children six and under are free.

• 2 p.m. — RAM Monsters & Mayhem Monster Truck Tour returns to Brandon at the Keystone Centre’s Outdoor Show Ring. Enjoy thrilling monster truck performances as well as freestyle motocross riders, super modified mini monster trucks and more. You can also visit the Pit Party before each show for opportunities for truck rides and up-close interactions with the vehicles and drivers. Tickets online or at the Keystone Centre box office or by calling 204-726-3555.

• 2 p.m. — Brandon’s Biggest Water Fight 4.0 is taking place at Bethel Brandon (440 Richmond Ave.) until 4 p.m. today. Families and friends unite in the spirit of summer fun to beat the heat with this free community water fight. There are activities planned for the whole family. This is a free event, but we encourage you to bring your own favourite blaster; we can only provide so many free blasters.

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, $4; non-members, $6. For more info, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

• 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.

TUESDAY

• 6:30 p.m. — The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation Services hosts Music in the Park in Princess 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 Dauphin Chix opener followed by Hearts Desire.

WEDNESDAY

• 9 a.m. — The Terri Cosens and Chris Low Re/Max Valleyview Farm Sales 2025 Canadian High School Rodeo finals take place until Aug. 2 at the Keystone Centre. Bringing together top junior high and high school rodeo athletes from across Canada for a chance to compete at a national level. Featuring cutting, reined cow horse, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and other traditional rodeo disciplines. Today features light rifle and trap shooting. Wristbands and daily passes available at the gates.

• 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 are available for purchase. Members, $4; non-members, $6. For more information, call Marilyn at 204-679-8081.

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

AT THE CLUBS

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• 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: Robert MacKay. Inside on stage will be Julianna and Rob at 8 p.m. $10 cover.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — J-Doe Trio, an acoustic rock family trio of experienced musicians take to the stage at The 40 this weekend. Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 cover. 18+ event and photo ID is 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.

• 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 Aaron Frost.

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Join us for some stand-up comedy on Sunday with Tyler Kotowski at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.

• Eastside Eatery (1451 Richmond Ave.) — Badlands Productions Inc., presents The Ripcordz with The Castagnes, Last Place 204 and The Murder Birds at The Hall on Sunday. Doors open at 6 p.m.; bands at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. All ages.

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

• Houstons Country Roadhouse (3130 Victoria Ave.) — Come hit the dance floor at Houstons.

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 5 p.m. (July and August). 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. New exhibit: Wish You Were Here “Greetings from Brandon” Postcard Exhibition takes place at the museum now until Oct. 4.

• 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. In the Main Gallery is “Through my window, there is a view,” with artist Opeyemi Olukotun until Sept. 6. Showing in the Kayes Community Gallery is “Attached” with Carberry-based artist Clemente Villamayor (aka Tengnamoe) showing until Aug. 9. 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. Free admission 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 CATP. 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.

• Wasagaming Community Arts (110 Wasagaming Dr.) — We are pleased to announce the opening of our third exhibition of the 2025 season. Exhibition 3 runs from July 15 to Aug. 13 and features the works of Fredrick Spence and Patrick Paul. Opening reception is Saturday at 7 p.m. 2025 marks our 55th season of celebrating the arts with our community. We hope you can visit during this exciting and art-filled season.

• 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. July 25 is the annual “Museum Day,” with celebrations from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for a barbecue lunch and lots of activities for the whole family.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• July 31 — Brandon General Museum & Archives presents a Dark History Pub Crawl beginning at 5:30 p.m. Contact the Brandon General Museum & Archives (19 Ninth St., Unit 101) at 204-717-1514 or bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca to book your spot. Upcoming dates: Aug. 7 and 21.

• July 31-Aug. 2 — The Terri Cosens and Chris Low Re/Max Valleyview Farm Sales 2025 Canadian High School Rodeo finals take place at the Keystone Centre. Bringing together top junior high and high school rodeo athletes from across Canada for a chance to compete at a national level. Featuring: cutting, reined cow horse, barrel racing, pole bending, goat tying and other traditional rodeo disciplines. Wrist bands and daily passes available at the gates.

• July 31 — To kick off The Western Canadian Nationals Car Show 2025 there will be a special downtown Brandon Cruise Night that will take place on Rosser and Princess Avenues between Sixth Street and 13th Street from 6 to 9 p.m.

• Aug. 1-3 — The Western Canadian Nationals Car Show 2025 will take place on the Keystone Centre grounds with TV personalities Mike Hall from Rust Valley Restorers and Avery Shoaf from Wildman Garage in attendance. Spectator show hours: Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Horsepower and High Heels pin-up contest hosted by Megan Hamill Lashes on Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. Battle of the Bands on Aug. 3. Cost to attend: $15 per day; $20 weekend pass; children 12 and under are free.

• Aug. 1-3 — Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival takes place at the Historic Selo Ukraina Site just south of Dauphin over the weekend with entertainment on three different stages. Join us for a vibrant three-day event filled with spectacular dance performances, live music, Ukrainian food, cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities. Visit cnuf.ca for a complete list of events and performers.

• Aug. 1-3 — Waywayseecappo First Nation Traditional Powwow will take place over the weekend located 25 minutes east from Russell (five minutes west of Rossburn on Highway 45). Featuring men’s and women’s traditional dance as well as many other categories. Hoop Dance special, women’s jingle dress memorial special, drum group contest and much more. Grand entries: Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. Supper and fireworks on Saturday night. Auction on Sunday at 10 a.m. Food vendors and craft booths. Everyone is welcome. Free to attend.

• Aug. 1-3 — Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa returns for another year of music, food and fantastic fun for all. Friday headliners: Wide Mouth Mason, Haywire, Trooper and Glass Tiger. Saturday headliners: Battle of the Bands, Bif Naked, I Mother Earth and Headstones. Sunday headliners: Lee Aaron, Streetheart, Honeymoon Suite and Loverboy. For a complete list of entertainment visit rockinthefields.ca. or call 1-888-330-8333 for tickets.

• Aug. 1-3 — Elkhorn Elks 11th anniversary Western Weekend takes place over the weekend featuring Manitoba Pro Chariot and Chuckwagon Races; live Calcutta auction; slo-pitch tournament beer gardens, live music and more.

• Aug. 2 — Experience the vibrance of Nigeria at Naija Summer Fest 2025 taking place at the Riverbank Discovery Centre (545 Conservation Dr.) at 4 p.m. Hosted by the United Nigerians in Brandon Association (UNBA), this family-friendly festival features traditional music, high-energy dance, authentic Nigerian cuisine, cultural displays, games and storytelling. Free entry. All are welcome.

• Aug. 2-3 — Friends of Riding Mountain National Park are holding their annual used book sale at the RMNP Learning Centre (154 Columbine St.) featuring thousands of books, DVD, and puzzles. All money collected go to support our children’s education programs. Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Aug. 6 — Poor Michael’s Bookshop in Onanole presents Canadian singer-songwriter, Ridley Bent and The Killer Tumbleweeds at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance at the store. For more information, call 204-848-0336.

• Aug. 7 — The Brandon General Museum and Archives’ Downtown Historical Walking Tours today at noon. Reserve your spot by emailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or call 204-717-1514. Upcoming dates: Aug. 21.

• Aug. 7 — 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.

• Aug. 7-16 — Canada’s National Arabian Championship is being held at the Keystone Centre. This event is the largest Arabian Horse Show in Canada. Exhibitors from all over North America gather to compete for the title of National Champion of Canada in well over 100 different classes of in hand and under saddle competition. Admission is free. Come see the show and tour the barns.

• Aug. 8 — Murray and Peter present “Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at GoldenGirlsTour.com or at the WMCA box office or call 204-728-9510.

• Aug. 8-9 — Head on down to Melita for the annual Banana Days. Loads of entertainment for one and all. Carnival at River Park, Fire Dancers, corn maze, karaoke and entertainment, beer gardens and much more. Blast off with Sunny and Breezy on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the statue site with free banana splits!

• Aug. 8-10 — Welcome to the 29th annual Sandy Lake Western Days. Over the weekend you can enjoy roller skating at the roller rink, beer gardens, live music, parade, Show and Shine, hay bale races, duck race, golf cart rodeo, Shevchenko Dancers and much more.

• Aug. 10 — Ladies Western Scramble at Wheat City Golf Course has a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Deadline for entries 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.

• Aug. 10 — Route 10 Collective Dinner & Show at Danceland (119 Wasagaming Dr.). Visit staylakehouse.ca for ticket information.

• Aug. 30 — Elkhorn Resort presents the third annual Hawaiian Luau Party at 5 p.m. Pig roast dinner, dancers from Island Breeze, live music, cash bar, games and more.

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