Let’s Do Something — July 31, 2025

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TODAY

• 7 a.m. — 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.

• 5:30 p.m. — 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.

• 6 p.m. — 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.

• 6:30 p.m. — The City of Brandon presents 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 until Aug. 28. Dallas Hulley from Brandon Open Mic will be your host.

• 7 p.m. — Entertainment in Virden every Thursday on the Jubilee Stage at Victoria Park (Seventh Avenue and Seymour Street West). Featured today: Julianna Moore. In case of rain, the event will be moved to The Legion Hall at 540 Eighth Ave. South.

FRIDAY

• 7 a.m. — The 142nd Birtle Agricultural Society Fair kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Fair features light and heavy horse shows. Carnival tent, children’s activities, wagon rides, beer gardens, MGRA show at 1:30 p.m. and a live auction at 7 p.m.

• 7 a.m. — 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.

• 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.

• 9 a.m. — 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.

• Day — Elkhorn Elks 11th anniversary Western Weekend takes place over the weekend featuring Manitoba Pro Chariot and Chuckwagon Races; slo-pitch tournament, beer gardens, live music and more. Today: chariot and chuckwagon races at 7 and 8:30 p.m. Friday night beer gardens feature Look Music DJ; live Calcutta auction following the races. Silent Calcutta.

• 4:30 p.m. — Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa returns for another year of music, food and fantastic fun for all. Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage opens at 4:30 p.m. Main Stage headliners begin at 6 p.m.: Wide Mouth Mason, Haywire, Trooper and Glass Tiger. For a complete list of entertainment, visit rockinthefields.ca or call 1-888-330-8333 for tickets.

• 7 p.m. — Waywayseecappo First Nation Traditional Powwow will take place at the Waywayseecappo First Nation Arbour (northeast of Highway 45, behind the Arena Complex) over the weekend. 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 entry tonight at 7 p.m. Food vendors and craft booths. Everyone is welcome. Free to attend.

SATURDAY

• 7 a.m. — 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.

• 9 a.m. — The Riverbank Discovery Centre Farmers Market takes place every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 525 Conservation Dr. 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. — The 142nd Birtle Agricultural Society Fair continues today with barrel-racing finals at 9 a.m., heavy horse chore team challenge, antique tractor pull, draft horse futurity and more.

• 10 a.m. — The Western Canadian Nationals Car Show 2025 takes 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 today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Horsepower and High Heels pin-up contest hosted by Megan Hamill Lashes at 3 p.m. Cost to attend: $15 per day; $20 weekend pass; children 12 and under are free. All the classic, collectible and vintage vehicles will be on display on the Keystone grounds along 13th Street, south to Richmond Avenue and west along Richmond to 18th Street.

• 10 a.m. — Friends of Riding Mountain National Park will be holding their annual used book sale at the RMNP Learning Centre (154 Columbine St.) featuring thousands of books, DVDs and puzzles. All money collected goes to support our children’s education programs. Hours today: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• Day — 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, children’s entertainment and activities, live music and more. Today: Wallace District Fire Department breakfasts, chariot and chuckwagon races at 4 and 7 p.m.; Clubbing Fraggles ’80s Pop & Party Rock live all day.

• Noon — 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.

• Noon — Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa returns for another year of music, food and fantastic fun for all. Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage opens at noon. Main Stage headliners at 6 p.m.: 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.

• Noon — Join us at the Kristopher Campbell Memorial Skate Park for a makeover as artists paint murals to pay homage to local legends and friends within the local skateboard community, there will be food, music and of course skateboarding from noon to 5 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 or Erich at 204-761-1244.

• 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. — Waywayseecappo First Nation Traditional Powwow will take place at the Waywayseecappo First Nation Arbour (northeast of Highway 45, behind the Arena Complex). 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. Food vendors and craft booths. Grand entries take place at 1 and 7 p.m.; Supper at 5 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. Everyone is welcome. Free to attend.

• 4 p.m. — Experience the vibrance of Nigeria at Naija Summer Fest 2025 taking place at the Riverbank Discovery Centre (545 Conservation Dr.) from 4 to 8 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.

SUNDAY

• 9 a.m. — 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.

• Day — Elkhorn Elks 11th anniversary Western Weekend concludes today with Manitoba Pro Chariot and Chuckwagon Races; live Calcutta auction; slo-pitch tournament beer gardens, children’s entertainment and activities, live music and more. Today: Wallace District Fire Department breakfasts, chariot and chuckwagon races at 1 and 4 p.m. Entertainment by Lyle Baldwin.

• 10 a.m. — The Western Canadian Nationals Car Show 2025 takes 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 today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost to attend: $15 per day; $20 weekend pass; children 12 and under are free. All the classic, collectible and vintage vehicles will be on display on the Keystone grounds along 13th Street, south to Richmond Avenue and west along Richmond to 18th Street.

• 10 a.m. — 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. Hours today: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• 1 p.m. — Waywayseecappo First Nation Traditional Powwow will take place at the Waywayseecappo First Nation Arbour (northeast of Highway 45, behind the Arena Complex). 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. Food vendors and craft booths. Grand entry at 1 p.m. Food vendors and craft booths. Everyone is welcome. Free to attend.

• 5:30 p.m. — Rockin’ The Fields of Minnedosa returns for another year of music, food and fantastic fun for all. Heritage Co-op Hilltop Stage at 5:30 p.m. Main Stage headliners at 6 p.m.: Lee Aaron, Streetheart, Honeymoon Suite and Loverboy. For a complete list of entertainment, visit rockinthefields.ca. or call 1-888-330-8333 for tickets.

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 Aleca opener followed by Mike Lamb.

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 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.

• 7:30 p.m. — 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.

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: Irvin Miller. Inside on stage will be Frank Patrick. $5 cover.

• The 40 (210 18th St. North, Brandon) — The 40 will be open for the August long weekend: 10 a.m. to midnight both Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.

• 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.

• Sand Hills Casino (777 Sand Hill Dr., Carberry) — Buxtone Trio entertains with some great covers on Friday and Saturday in the Oasis Bar and Grill. Live and always free.

• The Dock on Princess (1133 Princess Ave.) — Trivia Night at The Dock on Tuesday in our upstairs dining room. Starts at 6 p.m. Give us a call or send us a message to book your table at 204-726-1234. Teams of four.

• 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 Ernie Cameron.

• North Hill Inn (1129 Braecrest Dr.) — Ritmo Latino on Saturday. Get ready for a high-energy night packed with the hottest Latin beats with DJ David Gomez and DJ Davier Gomez. Let’s turn up the heat, Brandon!

• Black Wheat Brewing (402 10th St.) — Upcoming: Aug. 9 – Birthday celebration with Lucky Ned on the patio along with @losbrosmb, games and plenty of good times. The party kicks off at 4 p.m.

• 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. Upcoming: Aug. 17, Canadian Wrestling’s Elite returns for the first time in six years with The Cruel Summer Tour featuring WWE star Brian Kendrick and A Special 8-Man Tag Team elimination match main event. Advance tickets at Houstons; Catch-a-Tan or online at cwetickets.com. All ages and licensed.

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 until Aug. 13 and features the works of Fredrick Spence and Patrick Paul. 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 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 more than 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 — It’s Seniors Days at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. Nature-focused presentations and learning from the land and wildlife will bring together residents from care homes across Brandon as we connect them with the Discovery Centre. A day of outdoor speakers and presentations. Join us to hear from Peter Sawatzky, The General Museum, Bee City Brandon and many more. Food trucks, public art, trail tours, free transit bus and nature learning. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 9 will be open to the public. Bring your families to enjoy this free event.

• 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. 9 — Canadians and Americans will meet at the International Peace Garden for the annual “Handshake Across the Border.” Visitors are expected to join hands across the 49th parallel at the Peace Garden’s central terraces and chapel. The celebration highlights the continued peaceful relationship between the two countries. The handshake will be part of a full day of events running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. including garden tours, a Cruise-In car show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., floral design demonstrations, scavenger hunts, children’s activities and a vendor market.

• Aug. 9 — Lemonade For Hope CancerCare fundraiser, hosted by the Chimo Lemonade Ladies, will take place in the Westoba parking lot on Second Avenue in Rivers at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We will be selling delicious cold lemonade and our locally made crafts and homemade baking. As well we will have gift baskets for raffle. All proceeds and donations are sent to CancerCare Manitoba to provide services and supports to Manitobans with cancer.

• 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. 14-17 — The 2025 Virden Indoor Rodeo and Wild West Daze take place over the weekend. On Aug. 14 Downtown Daze takes over the town’s main business district with fun for the whole family including live entertainment, food, carnival games, local vendors and even a mechanical bull. Semi-professional rodeo action takes place all weekend long in the Tundra Oil and Gas Place arena with a matinée in the afternoon and evening performances which include mutton-busting. The competition attracts top-calibre contestants from across the Prairies as well as northern U.S., New Zealand and Australia. Barn Bar and Demolition Derby.

• Aug. 15 — Elvis Presley dinner and show will take place at Danceland (119 Wasagaming Dr.). in Wasaganing. Elvis Presley tribute artist Rory Allen will entertain with a full-length show of solid gold Elvis hits. Southern-style buffet dinner featuring ribs, cornbread, potato salad and all the fixings. Doors open at 6 p.m. ; dinner at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.

• Aug. 16 — Westman Wilderness Club: Robert and Audrey are planning a gravel road bike ride in the Olha area (located north of Shoal Lake, just south of RMNP). The ride will visit local historic sites along the 30-kilometre circular route. Please contact Audrey by email for more details: audreyclempson@gmail.com.

• Aug. 16-17 — The City of Brandon Parks and Recreation presents the Doors Open Tours from noon to 4 p.m. each day. Step inside some of Brandon’s most historic buildings and museums during this semi-guided tour weekend. Passports available the second week of August. For more information, email s.schmidt@brandon.ca

• Aug. 21 — Join us for a free concert from the two-time Juno winner Valdy at the Fusion Credit Union Stage at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 6:30 p.m. Opening act is Brandon’s Mitchell Makoons.

• Aug. 23-24 — Whitemud Music Festival takes place in the Landsdowne Centennial Park at Arden. Friday entertainment includes Ranke, Lunch Money and The B34st. Saturday features Annabella Proper, Brad Johnson and the Talent, Roulette, 8 Track Shuffle, Damn the Torpedoes (Tom Petty tribute); For Those About to Rock (AC/DC tribute); Rattlesnake Suitcase (Guns n’ Roses tribute). Tickets available at Harris Pharmacy, Neepawa Legion, Municipality of Glenella-Landsdowne offices or at Eventbrite.com.

• 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.

• Sept. 6 — Festival of Joy will be held at St. Augustine school grounds (330 3rd St.). This is a family event of fun, games, sports, music, trivia, food and presentations that highlight the diverse cultures in our community. This event takes place from 1 to 8 p.m. and is free to attend.

• Sept. 11 — Join us for a free concert from the RCAF Band at the Fusion Credit Union Stage at the Riverbank Discovery Centre at 7 p.m. They will be playing all of your favourite rock, pop and country hits.

• Sept. 11-13 — The Fall Rotary Book Sale will be held in the Imperial Ballroom at the Victoria Inn featuring more than 75,000 books. Free book for every child. Free admission. Hours: Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Sept. 13 — A Re-Creation of The Johnny Cash TV Show (Episode 2) will be held at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA box office or by calling 204-728-9510.

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