Please Note: Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the events listed in this calendar.
It is strongly recommended that the reader call the contact name and number listed before attending any event.
Should there be a discrepancy between this calendar and the event organizers, the latter will prevail.

Calendar of Events
Thursday, September 2nd 2010
  • This is the final Cruisin’ The Dub Classic Car Show for 2010 - Rosser Ave. between 6th St. & 13th St., 6pm – 9pm; Call Dwayne at 726-9131 for more information
  • Cruisin? The Dub – Classic Car Show - Downtown Brandon between 10th St. & 6th St. – see www.bace.ca for more information
  • Westman Gardeners – Old Style Butcher Shop Meal & Tour of the Grounds - 6pm – directions & transportations to be provided; 728-0792 for more information
Friday, September 3rd 2010
  • Sandy Lake Community In Bloom Perogy Supper - 5pm-7pm at the Drop In Centre. Everyone welcome!
  • Lady of the Lake - presents: Majestics Blues Band; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Saturday, September 4th 2010
  • Tea at the Isabella Museum - 2pm-5pm. Pick your own tea cup, display of Hardanger embroidery. Silver collection.
  • The RCA Museum - The RCA Museum will be open with FREE admission for the Labour Day Weekend, September 4th to 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Lady of the Lake - presents: Zoppa - fold duo; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Sunday, September 5th 2010
  • The RCA Museum - The RCA Museum will be open with FREE admission for the Labour Day Weekend, September 4th to 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, September 6th 2010
  • The RCA Museum - The RCA Museum will be open with FREE admission for the Labour Day Weekend, September 4th to 6th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Shoppers Mall - CLOSED
  • Town Centre - CLOSED
  • MB 4H Young Horse Development Project Achievement - Westoba Ag Centre of Excellence; For more information contact Chas at 726-3556
Tuesday, September 7th 2010
  • Back to School Carnival (orientation for new BU students) - 6pm-9pm in the field by the BU Gym. Inflatable laser tag, obstacle course & maze as well as fair type food for students! For more info call 727-7314.
Wednesday, September 8th 2010
  • 71 Bty, 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - at Brandon Armoury (1116 Victoria Ave). Anyone 12-18yrs wanting to register for this free youth service bring birth certificate, health card & a parent. For more info call 728-7665.
  • Compassionate Friends of SWMB: Sharing Meeting - 7pm, 1321-13th St. (Parkview Senior?s Centre) call Bettina Smith 727-1823 for more information
Thursday, September 9th 2010
  • BRHA "S.A.F.E. Talk" (Suicide Awareness For Everyone) - 7pm-10pm at Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre (255 9th St, Bdn). Open to everyone, free of cost. Learn to recognize people at risk at connect them to help. Call 571-8355.
  • Minnedosa Horticultural Society Sale - 2pm-4pm in the community Conference Centre. Produce, house plants, perennials, baking & tea - everyone welcome!
  • Lunch & Learn: FASD Resource Fair - 11:30am-1pm – Riverbank Discovery Centre – call Kim Akins 725-3532 ext. 211 for more information
  • Brandon Chamber of Commerce Kick Off BBQ - Come help them kick off a new Chamber year! Chamber Building, 1043 Rosser Avenue, 11:30am – 1pm (Burger, chips and a drink $5); For more information phone 571-5340
  • Lady of the Lake - presents: Assinibeats; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
  • Navy League Cadets Recruiting - 6pm at the Brandon Armoury (11th St & Victoria Ave, Bdn) starting Sep 9th. Open to boys & girls ages 9-13. For more info call 728-3168.
Friday, September 10th 2010
  • Provincial Communities In Bloom Conference - at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney. Open to everyone, registrations available at the Municipal Office, Credit Union or Kelbys - or by calling 523-8268.
  • Brandon's 82nd Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets "Open House" - at the 1st parade/meeting of new season, 6:30pm in the Brandon Armoury (1116 Victoria Ave). Anyone interested, ages 12-18yrs & parents welcomed. Uniforms provided. For more info call 571-9910 and if unable to attend the 10th, any Friday at 6:30pm.
  • Ladies Gala "AFX for Africa" Event - at the Royal Oak Inn in Brandon. Proceeds to sponsor as many children in Africa as possible for 2 years each. Tickets/$35, include supper, a photo shoot & print and entry to win the Grand Prize Draw for a diamond watch. Available at the Royal Oak or AFX Photography.
  • BRHA "Reason to Live" Lunch & Learn - Noon-1pm at the Provincial Building Room B-8 (340 9th St,Bdn). Lunch & refreshments served. Free of cost. Learn about suicide prevention from video and panel discussion. Call 571-4182.
  • 20th Annual Deerboine Bake Sale - Noon-8pm. 6 miles North of Alexander on Hwy#250 or 10 Miles south of Rivers (follow the signs). Bring your own boxes if possible. Come hungry for a BBQ style lunch!
  • The 40 presents - The Led Zeppelin Show; For more information phone: 727-3800 or visit: www.the40.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - presents: Sweet Alibi and the Lindsey White Band; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Saturday, September 11th 2010
  • Parkinson Society Manitoba's Super Walk - Located at the Riverbank Discovery Cenre. Call Howard 1-866-999-5558
  • Oktoberfest - 5:30pm - 2am at the Riverview Curling Club(420 Maryland Ave, Bdn). Dance, enjoy bratwurst, pork & chicken and more! Tickets/$25. For tickets call 729-7597 or 761-6020. For volunteer info call 761-6020.
  • Western Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association meeting - 10am in Brandon at the Nurses Residence – Rooms 245, 246 and 247. Elevator available. For more info call 748-3891.
  • 3rd Annual Charity Mouth Guard Day - from 9am-Noon & 1pm - 3pm at Winburn Orthodontics (1711 Kirkcaldy Dr) . Lunch, draws/prizes and get a custom mouth guard for $25, Minimum age is 7yrs.. All proceeds to CT "Jumpstart Program" (Kidsport, YMCA & Sun fund for Kids).
  • Provincial Communities In Bloom Conference - at the Shamrock Centre in Killarney. Open to everyone, registrations available at the Municipal Office, Credit Union or Kelbys - or by calling 523-8268.
  • "Loaves & Fishes Meal" in the Park - Noon in Princess Park, Bdn. This will be in addition to the regular Saturday Grocery Program distributing free groceries to those in need to assist in taking the hunger out of our city/surrounding areas. Currently running a canned meat/fish drive for the grocery program. Volunteers, food/cash donations are needed . For more info call 726-3967 or email wflannigan@mts.net
  • 20th Annual Deerboine Bake Sale - 9am-2pm. 6 miles North of Alexander on Hwy#250 or 10 Miles south of Rivers (follow the signs). Bring your own boxes if possible. Come hungry for a BBQ style lunch!
  • Brandon Legion Steppin' Out Dance - 8pm - Midnight (560 13th St. East). Music by Tiger Hills. Tickets/$10 at the door. Members and guests welcome. For more info call 726-4091.
  • Oktoberfest - Authentic German Culture, Cuisine, Spirits and Entertainment at the Riverview Curling Club, 5:30p.m-2:00a.m. Food served between 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Entertainment includes Regina Edelweiis Dancers and the Alpine Express Band.Tickets $25.00/person. Contact Manfred at 729-7597 or email dapplet@hotmail.com
  • Alzheimer?s Society Manitoba – Living with Alzheimer Disease - Family Education Sessions, 4th Floor – Assiniboine Centre, Brandon Regional Health Centre, 9am – 4pm; Cost: $10 to help cover cost of material; For more information or to register contact Shelley at 578-4572 or Grace at 729-8320
  • McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church presents: Ye „Ole Fashioned Carnival - FREE admission; Games, live music, food & prizes, petting zoo and so much more; Keystone Fair Grounds, 11am – 3pm; For more information visit
  • Exhibition game – Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Regina Pats - 7:30pm, Westman Place; For more information call 726-3535
  • Super Walk For Parkinson?s - Riverbank Discovery Centre – call 1-866-999-5558 for more information
  • The 40 presents - Son Latino; For more information phone: 727-3800 or visit: www.the40.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - presents Marshall Birch & Bog River bluegrass; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Sunday, September 12th 2010
  • Brandon Humane Society's Wag-A-Tail Walk-A-Thon - Located at the Riverbank Discovery Cenre. Call 728-1333
  • Seasons End Fund Raiser BBQ - Noon-4pm at Dinsdale Park. Support the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre.
  • Brandon Humane Society: Wag a Tail Walk-A-Thon - Riverbank Discovery Centre – call 728-1333 for more information or to register
  • Lady of the Lake - Rehab; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Monday, September 13th 2010
  • Virden Night Riders Musical Drill Team - "Wind up Show & Supper" at the Virden outdoor Arena. Show is at 4:30, supper to follow. Silver collection.
  • Keystone Dancers Fall Registrations - LINE DANCING 1pm-3:30pm CLOGGING 6pm-9pm at No.3 Legion Hall (550 13th St.East, Bdn). 12 week session, regreshments served. For more info call 725-2095 or 727-8783. No partners needed, all ages welcome!
Tuesday, September 14th 2010
  • RCMP Presentation - recruiting individuals for the Regular Member Recruitment Campaign, 7pm – 9pm, Room 003, A.E. McKenzie Building (lower level), Brandon University
Wednesday, September 15th 2010
  • Girl Guides Registration - 9:30am - 9pm at the Shoppers Mall. All Brandon units; Sparks,Brownies, Guides,Pathfinders & Rangers. For more info or to volunteer call 725-0248.
  • Beef Supper - at Trinity United Church (1515 6th St, Bdn). Sittings at 4:45pm & 6pm. Adults/$12, 8-12yrs/$6, 7yrs & under/Free. For tickets call 728-4796.
  • Keystone Dancers Fall Registrations - CLOGGING ONLY Beginners 10am 2nd Year 11am Intermediate 1pm at No.3 Legion Hall (550 13th St.East, Bdn). 12 week session, regreshments served. For more info call 725-2095 or 727-8783. No partners needed, all ages welcome!
  • Brandon Garden Club Meeting - 7pm at Seniors for Seniors (311 Park Ave E - use North door). Program on diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases in trees & shrubs. Fees are $20/annually, $30/annual for couples or drop in fee of $5. For more info call 726-5351.
  • Chartered Accounting Information Session - representatives from CA firms and the CA institute will be in attendance to answer questions about careers as a CA; Louis Riel Room (Private Dining Room), Brandon University, 11am – 1:30pm
  • Brandon University Students? Union: 5th Annual Rock The Block - Downtown Brandon with Daniel Wesley, Faber Drive, illScarlett and The Trews as well a local bands Neon Blunt and Take With Audio; For tickets call 1-877-469-2509
  • Elton Collegiate Anniversary Meeting - 7:30pm at Elton Collegiate in Forrest. Planning a celebration to comemarate the 50th Anniversary since opening. For more info call 763-8884 or 728-0708.
Thursday, September 16th 2010
  • Through the Ages Fasion Show & Tea - 2pm in the Hart Cam Museum in Hartney,MB. See costumes from the 1900's to present day.
  • 15th Annual Alzheimer Society Coffee Break 2010 - Perk up your coffee and support the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba! September is the Alzheimer Society?s Coffee Break month and you can help by hosting your own Coffee Break event! For more information and to register please visit www.alzheimer.mb.ca
  • Brandon Chamber of Commerce – Economic Outlook Luncheon - 12 noon; Victoria Inn, Imperial Ballroom; For more information or to register please call 571-5340 or visit www.brandonchamber.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - Assinibeats and DJ B.ZWAX,Dealy Llama Diamond in the Rough; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Friday, September 17th 2010
  • Knox Combo/Trail Mix Concert - 7:30pm at Hamiota United Church. Suggested donation of $5+ per person, proceeds to the Mission & Service. Everyone welcome!
  • Exhibition game – Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Moose Jaw Warriors - 7:30pm, Westman Place; For more information call 726-3535
  • Brandon Chamber of Commerce presents: Business Information Series - 11:30am – 1pm; For more information phone 571-5340
  • The 40 presents - Take With Audio; For more information phone: 727-3800 or visit: www.the40.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - Faye Blais; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Saturday, September 18th 2010
  • Club 77 Singles Dance - 8pm - Midnight at the Ukrainian Reading Hall (1005 Assiniboine Ave, Bdn). Music by "Tiger Hills". For more info call 727-2036 or 728-6725.
  • Parkland Mixers Fall Bash - 9pm-1am at the Watson Art Centre (104 1st Ave NW, Dauphin). Music by "Twilight Zone". Members & assoc/$12, Non members/$15. Call 638-8989 or 638-0745 for more info.
  • Wheat City Dragon Boat Races - Dinsdale Park – call 570-1800 for more information
  • The Rotary Club of Brandon - Household Hazardous Waste Day - 10am to 2pm, City of Brandon Garage, 900 Richmond Avenue East; For more information contact Glen at 204-483-2884 or Don at 727-0493
  • The 40 presents - The Tennessee Three; For more information phone: 727-3800 or visit: www.the40.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - Whitemud; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Sunday, September 19th 2010
  • Somerset Fall Supper - 4pm-7pm in the Community Hall. Adults/$11, 6-12yrs/$5, 5&under/Free. For more info call 744-2037 or 744-2439.
  • W.M.C.A. presents: The Beatles Experience - 8pm, for more information call 728-9510 or visit http://showtime.net.au
  • Keystone Centre presents: Hedley - with Special Guest These Kids Wear Crowns and San Sebastian performing at Westman Place - 7:30pm; For tickets call 726-3555 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca
Tuesday, September 21st 2010
  • Lions Manor Fall Tea - 2pm-4pm in the Ken Robbins Hall (use West entrance). Home baking! Admission/$3.
  • Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. - Bus Tour $90 per person; for more information contact Seniors for Seniors 571-2050
  • Lady of the Lake - Brandon Chamber Players - Season Opener Concert; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Thursday, September 23rd 2010
  • Rotary Club of Brandon Fall Book Sale - Town Centre – 9:30am-8pm, call Barry 573-9618 or Chuck 730-0081
  • FREE seminar; Coping with the Death of a Loved One - “Letting Go With Love – The Grieving Process; everyone welcome; George Brockie Fellowship Centre, 332 – 8th Street, Lower level of Brockie Donovan, 7pm; Please confirm your attendance by phoning Brockie Donovan at 727-0694
  • Brandon Chamber of Commerce “Business After 5” - Freedom 55 Financial, 3B – 457-9th Street (Renaissance Station); For more information phone 571-5340
  • Lady of the Lake - World Assinibeats India, El Salvador,Jamaica; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Friday, September 24th 2010
  • Mennonite Central Committee Relief Auction - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.manitoba.mcc.org/brandonreliefsale, email hila@mts.net or call Arnold 726-5116
  • Rotary Club of Brandon Fall Book Sale - Town Centre – 9:30am-8pm, call Barry 573-9618 or Chuck 730-0081
  • Yuk Yuk?s Comedy on Tour - Clancy?s Eatery & Drinkery, 1133 Princess Ave. – call 726-1234 to reserve your tickets
  • Coca Cola Home Opener Wheat Kings vs. Regina Pats - 7:30pm, Westman Place; For more information call 726-3535
  • The 40 presents - Whole Lotta Angus with Special Guest FUGR; For more information phone: 727-3800 or visit: www.the40.ca
  • Lady of the Lake - Tom Dowden & The Poor Boys; For more information phone: 726-8785 or visit www.ladyofthelake.ca
Saturday, September 25th 2010
  • Mennonite Central Committee Relief Auction - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.manitoba.mcc.org/brandonreliefsale, email hila@mts.net or call Arnold 726-5116
  • Prairie Social Singles Dance - 8:30pm-12:30am in the Shriner's Hall (1110 McTavish Ave East). Music by "North of the Border". Member & Non member prices. For more info call 727-0678 or 483-2319.
  • Prairie Single Socials Dance - 8:30pm-12:30am in the Shriner's Hall (1110 McTavish Ave East). Music by "North of the Border". Member & Non member prices. For more info call 727-0678 or 483-2319.
  • International Women's Food & Craft Market - 1pm - 4pm, Knox United Church (18th & Victoria Ave, Bdn). Purchase packaged foods and crafts and enjoy entertainment from cultures around the world. (food is prepared/packaged to take home. Food is not for sale for immediate consumption.) Free Admission. For more info call 573-1120 or email WomensFood_CraftMarket@hotmail.com
  • Brandon Legion #3's Annual Beef Pit BBQ - 6pm - 7:30pm at 560 13th Street East. Dance to follow with music by "Prairie Sunshine".Tickets at the Legion, Adults/$12, 6-12yrs/$4.
  • Moosomin Family Resource Centre "Craft Sale" - Jewellery, textiles, art & more! Admission/$2, 12yrs & under/Free. Lunch & refreshments available, door prizes!
  • Rotary Club of Brandon Fall Book Sale - Town Centre – 9:30am-8pm, call Barry 573-9618 or Chuck 730-0081
  • Yuk Yuk?s Comedy on Tour - Clancy?s Eatery & Drinkery, 1133 Princess Ave. – call 726-1234 to reserve your tickets
  • W.M.C.A. presents: Max and Ruby: Bunny Party! - 12 noon; for more information call 728-9510 or visit www.maxandrubyontour.com
  • W.M.C.A. presents: Sisters of the Holy Rock - 7pm; for more information call 728-9510 or visit www.sistersoftheholyrock.org
  • B.R.H.C. Foundation – 20th Annual Gala Dinner & Dance Platinum Ball - with The Ron Paley Band (in support of the Western Manitoba Cancer Care Program at BRHC); Grand Salon, Victoria Inn - Reception 5:30pm; Dinner 6:30pm; For ticket information phone: 578-4227 or email brhcf@brandonrha.mb.ca
Sunday, September 26th 2010
  • W.M.C.A. presents: Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra - 3pm; for more information call 728-9510 or visit www.wso.ca
Monday, September 27th 2010
  • East End Sunshine Club Open House - 1:30pm at the East End Community Centre (Victoria Ave & Park Street, Bdn). Cost/$2 includes games of 500 and lunch. Everyone welcome, for more info call 727-1198.
Tuesday, September 28th 2010
  • Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. - MPI Driver Refresher Course, Brush up on your skills and the rules of the road; $10 includes lunch; for more information contact Seniors for Seniors 571-2050
Wednesday, September 29th 2010
  • Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-op Inc. - Military History Dinner Theatre; $25 with dinner at 6pm and theatre to follow; call 571-2050 for more information
  • W.M.C.A. presents: The Carlton Showband - 7pm; for more information call 728-9510 or visit www.rocklandsentertainment.com
Thursday, September 30th 2010
  • Manitoba Emergency Services Conference - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca or call 1-888-253-1488
Ongoing Monthly Events
  • Brandon Seniors for Seniors - Call 571-2050 for more info.
    Afternoon Games - 1:30pm, Wednesdays
    CribbageThursdays,9:30am
    Rowdy Group - Fridays, 1:30pm
    Bridge - Fridays, 1:15pm (beginners & experts)$3, Call Julie 726-8565 or Olive 728-2898.
    Stich & Chat Group - Mondays 1:30pm.
    Birthday Tea - Last Friday of each month.$3.
  • The Rotary Club of Brandon - Call 571-2050 for more info.
    Tuesday Luncheons11:45am, Canad Inns Roadhouse, Don 727-0493.
    Sunset 5:45pm, Thursdays, Canad Inn, Ron 725-0178
  • Learning Disability Adult Support Group - Learning Disability Resource Centre, 129 B - 12th St. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8pm, for more info call Edy 727-4669.
  • Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba - Free Guided Tours on Thursdays, every 1/2 hour from 6pm - 8pm. 710 Rosser Ave., call 727-1036 or visit www.agsm.ca
  • Toastmasters International - 7:00am on Thursdays at the Canad Inns. Call Brian 761-5356 (evenings)
  • The Compassionate Friends of Southwestern Manitoba - Meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7:30pm, 1321 - 13th Street in Brandon. Support Group for parents who have lost a child. For more info call 727-1823
  • Sexuality Education Resource Centre - 161-8th Street or call 727-0417
    Coffee House For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Two-Spirited, Transgender & Friends. 3rd Thursday of every month at 7pm.
  • Wheat City Al-Anon Family Groups - For families & friends of alcoholics. 8pm Wednesdays at St. George's Anglican Church (side door),5th St. & Southern Ave. Call 571-3684
  • Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic - Wednesdays and Thursdays 11:30am - 2:30pm & 4pm - 7:30pm at Town Centre or call 1-888-2DONATE (236-6283)
  • Coffee House - First Sunday of every month from 2 - 5pm at the 7th Street Health Access Centre Community Kitchen. Call Greg or Amanda 578-4801
  • Brandon Parent & Child Toy Lending Library - At the Public Library in the Town Centre. Borrow different toys & games every 2 weeks. All ages from birth to 12 yrs old. Call 571-8965 or visit toylibrary.byethost2.com/.
  • Prairie Oasis Seniors Centre - 241 8th Street or call 727-6641
    BingoMondays 1:15pm & 6pm and Thursdays at 1:15pm.
    MealsA hot, full course, home cooked meal Monday - Friday /$6.50 Meals on Wheels also provides to seniors or persons recovering from illness, disabled clients or post-operative surgical patients /$7.
  • Riverbank Discovery Centre / Brandon Tourism - Monday - Friday 8:30am - 8pm. Weekends & most holidays 11am - 8pm. #1-545 Conservation Drive. Call 729-2141 or 1-888-799-1111 or visit www.tourism.brandon.com
  • Kiwanis Club of Brandon - Weekly Lunch Meeting with a Guest Speaker, 12pm – 1pm – Louis Riel Dining Room, Brandon, University, Rob 571-5911
  • Brandon Humane Society Featured Animals -
    Dogs: 4 Females."Kenzie" 2 month old, Black & white Lab X. "Bobbie" 2 month old, Black Lab X. "London" 2 month old, Black & tan Lab X. "Peyton" 2 month old, Blonde Lab X.
    Cats: 4 Females."Polly" 2 month old, Grey Tabby. "Dora" 2 month old, Tortie Tabby. "Shea" 4 month old, Black/Grey. "Radcliffe" 9 month old, Black. For more information, phone 728-1333 or visit www.brandonhumanesociety.ca
  • Alzheimer Society of MB - Support Group for people with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia; Wednesdays from 10am-11:30am in the Alzheimer Society Office (Unit 4B 457 9th Street. Call 729-8320
  • Spruce Woods Bingo - Spruce Woods Community Hall Bingo, every Thursday, early birds at 7:00pm and regular games at 7:30pm. For more info call 763-8964.
  • Brandon’s Community Sportsplex - Public Swim, Public Skate & Sticks N’ Pucks. Visit www.thesportsplex.ca for an updated schedule; or call 729-2471
  • Acquired Brain Injury Survivor & Family Support Group - 3rd Monday of the month, 7pm - 9pm, A5 Public Health, Town Centre, 800 Rosser Ave or call 571-8329
  • Brandon Suicide Bereavement Support Group - Supports those who have experienced the death by suicide of a family member or friend. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 217-10th St. Call 727-3202 or 571-4183
  • Westman Diabetes Peer Support Group - Third Monday of the month at the Canadian Diabetes Association, 727B 10th St. Call 728-2382
  • Dual Recovery Anonymous Group - Support group for people recovering from addiction & a mental health issue. Wednesdays at 6:45pm - 7:45pm in the Health Access Centre, 20-7th Street. Call 729-3861
  • Hope Al-Anon Family Groups - for families & friends of alcoholics. 8pm Every Tuesday at Knox United Church (back door) 451 – 18th Street or call 571-3684
  • Manitoba Farm & Rural Stress Line - Free, confidential support, counselling & info for farm and rural families. Call free 1-866-367-3276, email help@ruralstress.mb.ca or visit www.ruralstress.ca
  • 71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - meeting each Wednesday – 6:30p-9p – Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. – call Lorna Ball 728-7665 for more info
  • 60 Royal Canadian Swiftsure Cadet Core & Stan Hawitt Navy Cadet Core - meet every Monday, 6:30pm-9pm or every Thursday 6pm-8:30pm – Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. – call 728-3168 for more info
  • Remington's Seafood & Steakhouse - Live entertainment in the dining room every Saturday from 7pm - 10pm. Call 571-3838.
  • Lady of the Lake pub - visit www.ladyofthelake.ca or email ladyofthelake@mts.net
    Scrabble & Breakfast Sundays 11am - 2pm
    Salsa Lessons Sundays 2:30pm - 4pm with Maria.
  • The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum - Come and enjoy our current temporary exhibit scheduled to run 1 July 2010 to 31 March 2011. The exhibit features four mortars spanning almost 100 years and a World War 2 truck from our collection. Open 7 days a week 10-5 May until Labour Day. Visit online at www.rcamuseum.com or phone 204-765-3000 ext. 3570 for more info.
  • Brandon Farmers Markets - running June 19-Oct 2nd;
    Fridays 9:30am-4pm,concourse of the Town Centre.
    Saturdays9am-Noon,Town Centre parkade.
  • Brandon’s Community Sportsplex - Summer Day Camps running now - Sept 3rd (Mon-Fri from 7:30am to 5:30pm) Includes tons of fun filled activities! Visit www.thesportsplex.ca for an updated schedule; or call 729-2471
  • Riverbank Discovery Centre Farmer's Market - East side of the Riverbank Discovery Centre (in the staff parking lot) –Saturday’s beginning July 3 – September 25 from 10am – 1pm; For more information contact Jes or Norah at 727-3788
  • Riverbank Discovery Centre Farmer's Market - July 8 – September 23 East side of the Riverbank Discovery Centre (in the staff parking lot) – Thursday’s at 6pm-8pm For more information contact Jes or Norah at 727-3788
  • Neighbourhood Country Market - Stanley Park (at the corner of 14th Street & Lorne Avenue) – Tuesday’s beginning July 6 – September 21 from 5pm – 7pm; For more information contact Jes or Norah at 727-3788
  • Brandon Friday Night Farmer’s Market - Brandon Shoppers Mall parking lot (corner of 18th Street & Richmond Avenue) – Friday’s - began June 18 and runs until September 24 from 4pm – 7pm; For more information contact Jes or Norah at 727-3788
  • BNRC Community Projects Grant - Apply for a Community Projects grant for your organization! Applications are duethe 10th of each month. Funding meetings are the last Tuesday of the month. To receive funding, organizations/groups must be non-profit, and do not need to be incorporated. Projects should provide community building/connecting opportunities, (i.e. block partiesand special events). Projects should be relevant to the BNRC's strategic directions, including housing initiatives, crime prevention, and recreation/ leisure. Projects should be located in or be of significant benefit to residents in BNRC District; and have strong community support. BNRC boundaries are the Assiniboine River to the North, Park Avenue to the South, Franklin to the East, and 24th Ave to the West. Call 729-2494 for more information.
  • Charity Fundraising Bazaar - at the Shoppers Mall in Bdn. Open to all Charitable/non profit organizations. Certain limitations include no perishable foods. For more info on booking call 728-3255 ext 1 until Sept 15th.
  • MB Down Syndrome Society "Buddy Walk" - 10am - 1pm at the East End Community Center in Brandon. The walk itself is at 11am, but come enjoy inflatable bouncers for kids, music from Star FM and a free hot dog lunch! Event is Free! Visit www.mbdss.ca for registration and pledge forms.
  • Club 77 Singles - September schedule. For more info call 727-2036 or 726-8240Coffee Group Wednesdays at McDonalds on Richmond Ave, Bdn.Brunches11:45am at Chicken Chef on 10th Street, Bdn.
  • MB Homecoming Operator's Reunion - 9am-Close at the Sokol Hall (33 11th St. N, BDN). Supper at 5:30pm, entertainment to follow. Welcoming any previous/current MTS operators. For more info call 728-0892 or email ddbaker@xplornet.com
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 1st 2010
  • Manitoba Emergency Services Conference - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca or call 1-888-253-1488
Saturday, October 2nd 2010
  • Manitoba Emergency Services Conference - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.firecomm.gov.mb.ca or call 1-888-253-1488
  • MB Regional Lily Society "Bulb Sale" - 9am - 4pm in the Central Community Centre (529 4th St, Bdn). Wide selection of various lily bulbs. For more info email petrie@mts.net.
Sunday, October 3rd 2010
  • CIBC Run for the Cure - Located at the Riverbank Discovery Cenre. Call 728-4517
  • Sportfest 2010 - 12Noon - 4pm in the Manitoba Room of the Keystone Centre, Bdn. Free admission. Various demonstrations and interactive displays inform parents and kids about sports. Free prizes too!
Friday, October 15th 2010
  • Neepawa Legion Annual Fish Fry - around 5pm with live music by Western Strings.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010
  • Brandon’s Big One 20th Annual Arts & Craft Sale - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.brandonsbigone.com or call Karen 728-6553
Sunday, October 24th 2010
  • Brandon’s Big One 20th Annual Arts & Craft Sale - Located at the Keystone Centre Grounds. Visit www.brandonsbigone.com or call Karen 728-6553