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
Sunday, February 5th 2012
- Westman Wilderness Club - winter camp near Riding Mountain National Park. For more information 726-5293.
- CANCELLED - The Sinclair Snowmobile Rally - has been CANCELLED due to lack of snow.
- Pik-A-Dilly RV Centre Annual Indoor Show & Sale - Thu – Sat 10am-10pm Sun 12pm – 6pm FREE Admission 204-726-3500 or www.keystonecentre.com
- Dominion Club Playdown (Men’s & Ladies) - Brandon Curling Club 204-726-3560 or www.brandoncurlingclub.com
- Kam Lung Restaurant Grand Opening Celebration - noon - 11:00pm. Chinese New Year Celebration with special performance of Lion Dancing at 6:00pm. 100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Brandon Humane Society.
Monday, February 6th 2012
- The Backyardigans LIVE! (Tickets $26.50 each) - 6:30pm Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium 204-728-9510 or www.wmca.ca
- Live Music – Drum Circle - 7pm Lady of the Lake Pub Merv 204-727-4211 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Mental Health First Aid – Basic ($50/person) - 9am – 4pm Public Health Conference
Room, Public Health Services, Town Centre 204-578-2450 or to register email:
youngt@brandonrha.mb.ca
- Valleyview School Family Skate Night - Valleyview Community Centre from 6pm - 8pm.
Tuesday, February 7th 2012
- Valleyview Sno-Riders General meeting - 7:30pm Redsper Enterprises Meeting Room, River, MB. All snowmobilers and interested persons welcome. For more information 826-2762.
- Mental Health First Aid – Basic ($50/person) - 9am – 4pm Public Health Conference
Room, Public Health Services, Town Centre 204-578-2450 or to register email:
youngt@brandonrha.mb.ca
Wednesday, February 8th 2012
- Compassionate Friends of SW MB – Sharing Meeting - 7:30pm Parkview Seniors Centre, 1321 - 13th Street Bettina: 727-1823 or visit: www.compassionatefriends.ca
- OPEN HOUSE – Brandon & Area Planning District Development Plan Review - 3:30pm – 7:30pm (Drop-in event, no formal presentation) Foyer, Brandon City Hall, 410 – 9th Street 1-877-943-3178 or 204-729-2121 or www.brandonareaplanning.mb.ca
- St. John Ambulance CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Live Music – Brandon New Music Festival “Music Gates of the Artic - Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University 204-727-9631
Thursday, February 9th 2012
- Canadian Cattlemen's Association Town Hall Meeting - 2:30pm at the community hall in Pipestone. For more information and to RSVP www.cattle.ca/townhall or call 403-275-8558.
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Live Music – Brandon New Music Festival “Music Gates of the Artic - Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University 204-727-9631
- Brandon RHA Update Luncheon, featuring Brian Schoonbaert, CEO of the BRHA - 11:30am Networking 12pm Lunch Victoria Inn; Members: $30 & Non-Members $35 204-571-5340 or email: internal@brandonchamber.ca
- Live Music – American Songbook Trio - 7pm – 9pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- Noon Recital Series at St. Matthew's - 12:15 - 12:45pm. The marriage of Figaro featuring B.U. Voice Students. No charge - bring a bag lunch - coffee or tea provided.
Friday, February 10th 2012
- Dance to Scott Cornelius at Belmont Hall - 7:30pm - 11:30pm. Admission is $12.
- Minnedosa Ladies Curling Bonspiel - Entry fee is $120.00/rink. Please register before February 4th. For more information 868-5658 or 867-2262.
- Brandon Indoor Friday Farmers market - 9:30am – 4pm The Town Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue 571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca
- Live Music – Brandon New Music Festival “Music Gates of the Artic - Lorne Watson Recital Hall, Brandon University 204-727-9631
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Swift Current Broncos - 7:30pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- Brandon & District Chapter – Learning Disabilities Association of MB – Annual Trivia Night - 7pm – 9pm West End Community Centre Cost is $10 per person & teams can be up to 8 people
- Live Music – Funkshun - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
- Live Music – The Young Pixels - Clancy’s Eatery & Drinkery 204-726-1234 or www.clancysbrandon.com
- Live Music – Ed Goertzen –Acoustic Folk Jazz - 7pm – 9pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- BU Bobcats Women’s Volleyball vs. Alberta - 6pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 204-727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca
- BU Bobcats Men's Volleyball vs. Alberta - 7:45pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 204-727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca
- Virden Royal Purple Valentine Luncheon - 11:30 - 1:00pm at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. $10 for adults.
Saturday, February 11th 2012
- Steppin Out Dance - 8 - midnight at the Brandon Legion Hall. Tickets are $12 at the door, includes lunch. For more information 726-4091.
- A CNIB fundraiser - 9pm - 2am, in the Victoria Inn Ballroom with entertainment by the Beetles. Tickets are $20 and available at CNIB, TEC, Varsity and Hairistocracy.
- Minnedosa Ladies Curling Bonspiel - Entry fee is $120.00/rink. Please register before February 4th. For more information 868-5658 or 867-2262.
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- BU Bobcats Women’s Volleyball vs. Alberta - 6pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 204-727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca
- BU Bobcats Men's Volleyball vs. Alberta - 7:45pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 204-727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca
- Live Music – Naughty and Nice Comedy Fest - Clancy’s Eatery & Drinkery 204-726-1234 or www.clancysbrandon.com
- Live Music – Nuthin’ But Trouble - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
- Live Music – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Tom Dowden & Chameleon - Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- Healthy Brandon in Motion presents: Family Skate Party - Great prizes, FREE sleigh rides, FREE hot chocolate & more - 1pm – 4pm Skating Oval (Skates available to borrow) www.brandoninmotion.ca
- Daly House Museum presents: An Evening with Stephen Leacock (Adults $12 & Seniors / Students $10) - 8pm Lorne Watson Recital Hall, School of Music Tickets available at the door or at Daly House: 204-727-1722
- CNIB “Love Struck” Fundraiser –featuring Live Music – “THE BEETLES”; Tickets $20 each - 9pm – 2am Imperial Ballroom, Victoria Inn All proceeds going to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind; 204-727-0631 or www.cnib.ca
- St. John Ambulance Babysitting Course - 9am – 4pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance CPR - 8:30am - 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am - 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Sunday, February 12th 2012
- Minnedosa Ladies Curling Bonspiel - Entry fee is $120.00/rink. Please register before February 4th. For more information 868-5658 or 867-2262.
- Rivers and Area Lions Club - is holding a Pickerel Fish Fry from 4:30 - 6:30pm at River's Legion. Adults $12.50/children $8/pre-schoolers free. For takeout 328-7491. For takeout on Sunday call 382-5290.
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am - 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Westridge Community Centre Board Meeting - 7pm Westridge Community Centre, 32 Willowdale Crescent 204-728-0973 or email: westridgecommunitycentre@gmail.com
Tuesday, February 14th 2012
- The Brandon RHA Specialized Support Services Valentine's Day Party - 1:30 - 3:30pm at the Park Community Centre. Entertainment by Megan Nolin. Free of charge and open to all Specialized Supports clients as well as the elderly or disabled in the community. For more information 578-2360.
- A Valentine Luncheon - 11am - 1:30pm in the Killarney United Church C.E. Centre (wheelchair accessible). Cost is $7 at the door. For more information 523-2312.
- Brandon Arthritis Support Group –Everyone welcome - 1pm – 3:30pm The Town Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue 204-571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Tickets are available for A Sense of Home Lottery - at 1-855-514-2225, at Shoppers Mall Community Booth on Saturday, February 4th and 11th, Murray Chevrolet until February 13th or at BRHC until noon on February 14th. Draws to be made Tuesday, February 14th, 2pm in the foyer at BRHC. The Lottery will help with the Sense of Home residence for patients travelling to Brandon for cancer treatment.
Wednesday, February 15th 2012
- Forrest United Church Pancake Supper & Silent Auction - 5pm - 7pm in the Forrest Rink. Adult $6/6 - 12 $4/under 5 free. For more information 724-5826.
- The Women’s Resource Centre Presents: Gentle-Beginner Yoga with Shawna Burch (Session 2) - 4:30pm – 5:30pm The Women’s Resource Centre, Town Centre (FREE); Register early 204-726-8632 or www.thewomenscentrebrandon.com
- Brandon Garden Club – “Unique Flower Arrangements” - 7pm Seniors for Seniors, 311 Park Avenue East Gwen 204-727-8558
Thursday, February 16th 2012
- Live Music – Kayla Luky –Manitoba Folk - 7pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- St. John Ambulance CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- 48th Annual Super Show & Sale & Virden Recreation & Watersports Massive Show & Sale - Thu – Sun10am – 9pm Holiday Mon 10am –5pm MB Room & UCT Pavillion, Keystone Centre www.fourseasonssales.com or www.virdenrec.com
Friday, February 17th 2012
- DJ Workshop - 3pm - 8pm at the Ukrainian Reading Hall. For anyone who would like to become a mobile DJ. Everyone welcome. For more information 728-9000.
- Brandon Indoor Friday Farmers market - 9:30am – 4pm The Town Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue 571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- 48th Annual Super Show & Sale & Virden Recreation & Watersports Massive Show & Sale - Thu – Sun10am – 9pm Holiday Mon 10am –5pm MB Room & UCT Pavillion, Keystone Centre www.fourseasonssales.com or www.virdenrec.com
- Live Music – Tom Dowden –Smooth piano - 6pm - 8pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Prince Albert Raiders - 7:30pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- Live Music – Day After Nashville - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
Saturday, February 18th 2012
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- 48th Annual Super Show & Sale & Virden Recreation & Watersports Massive Show & Sale - Thu – Sun10am – 9pm Holiday Mon 10am –5pm MB Room & UCT Pavillion, Keystone Centre www.fourseasonssales.com or www.virdenrec.com
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Prince Albert Raiders - 7:30pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- Live Music – Day After Nashville - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
- Live Music – This Viral Pearl – Alt Folk Rock - 9pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- Westman Stroke Support Group Meeting - 1pm – 3:30pm The Town Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue 204-571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca
- Stuart McLean ($52 Adults & $32 Students) - 7:30pm Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium 204-728-9510 or www.wmca.ca
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance CPR for Health Care Providers - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Sunday, February 19th 2012
- Victoria Inn Precision Toyota Tournament of Champions - Keystone Centre www.aaahockey.com or email: info@aaahockey.com
- 48th Annual Super Show & Sale & Virden Recreation & Watersports Massive Show & Sale - Thu – Sun10am – 9pm Holiday Mon 10am –5pm MB Room & UCT Pavillion, Keystone Centre www.fourseasonssales.com or www.virdenrec.com
- Live Music – Soul Invasion - The 40 ($10 cover charge) 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
- WSO: American Masters with Augustin Hadelich (Adults $43.25, Seniors $40 & Students $12) - 3pm Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium 204-728-9510 or www.wmca.ca
Monday, February 20th 2012
- 48th Annual Super Show & Sale & Virden Recreation & Watersports Massive Show & Sale - Thu – Sun10am – 9pm Holiday Mon 10am –5pm MB Room & UCT Pavillion, Keystone Centre www.fourseasonssales.com or www.virdenrec.com
- Louis Riel Day - Brandon Tourism / Riverbank Discovery Centre OPEN 12pm – 5pm; Shoppers Mall OPEN 12pm – 5pm; The Town Centre CLOSED
Tuesday, February 21st 2012
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Kootenay Ice - 7pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Wednesday, February 22nd 2012
- St. John Ambulance CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 6:30pm – 10pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Thursday, February 23rd 2012
- President's Dinner - Keystone Centre. An evening of fine cuisine, fun and entertainment. Tickets are $90 each, which includes appetizers, complimentary refreshment, meal, wine and a souvenir to take home, and available at 726-3590.
- Meadows Playground Fundraiser - Adult supper at Houston's Roadhouse from 5pm - 8pm for Meadows Playground Steak and Spud night. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at 726-8441 or 571-2307. 50/50 draw and a silent auction.
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 6:30pm – 10pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- 15th Annual Presidents Dinner “Celebrating our Fairs with a 20’s Flair" - 5:30pm Start 7pm Dinner MB Room & UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre 204-726-3590 or www.brandonfairs.com
- Meadows Playground, Adult Supper Fundraiser; Tickets $20 - 5pm – 8pm Houston’s Country Roadhouse (Proceeds will go to “A Playground for Everyone”) email amyhome@wcgwave.ca
or www.aplaygroundforeveryone.com - Live Music – Blues music - 8pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
Friday, February 24th 2012
- Brandon Indoor Friday Farmers market - 9:30am – 4pm The Town Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue 571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca
- Live Music – Whitemud – Blues Band - 9pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- The Women’s Resource Centre hosts Legal Clinics – 20 minute consults with female lawyers - 1pm – 3pm Please call for more information or to make an appointment 204-726-8632 or email: twcbrandon@wcgwave.ca
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Swift Current Broncos - 7:30pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- For the Love of Chocolate Fashion Show – In support of Westman KidSportTM (Tickets $30) - 7pm Royal Oak Inn & Suites 204-726-6072
- Live Music – Harlequin w/ special guests 4 Hole Punch - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
Saturday, February 25th 2012
- Live Music – 4 Hole Punch - The 40 204-727-3800 or www.the40.ca
- Live Music – Jherrad “The Kid” –Pop folk - 7pm - 10pm Lady of the Lake Pub 204-726-8785 or www.ladyofthelake.ca
- Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Regina Pats - 7:30pm Keystone Centre – Westman Place 204-726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca or www.wheatkings.com
- Charity Bazaar – Non profit groups and charity groups will be selling baking, raffle items & more! - Shoppers Mall www.shoppersmallbrandon.com
- Live Music – Misty Street - Clancy’s Eatery & Drinkery 204-726-1234 or www.clancysbrandon.com
- St. John Ambulance CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Sunday, February 26th 2012
- Horod Poker Derby - Drivers $20, includes meal, $12 meal only, $3 silent riders. Trail is approximately 55 miles. For more information 625-5319.
- St. John Ambulance Standard First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Tuesday, February 28th 2012
- St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am – 4:30pm Shoppers Mall – Business Centre, 2nd Floor 204-727-4466
Ongoing Monthly Events
- Hope Al-Anon Family Groups - (for families & friends of alcoholics) - 8pm Every Tuesday - Knox United Church (back door) - 451 - 18th St., call 571-3684
- Separated/Divorced Support Group - Tuesdays, 7 - 9pm in the St. Augustine’s Church basement (lower level). For more info call 727-2955 or 727-6674.
- Brandon Seniors for Seniors - Call 571-2050 for more info.
- Advocacy Committee - has some openings, meetings are the 1st Friday of the month.
- Members Birthday Tea last Friday of every month at 3pm. FREE for the birthday person
- Footcare Clinics - Basic foot care provided on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday afternoon of each month. Cost is $15. - The Rotary Club of Brandon - Tuesday Luncheons11:45am, Canad Inns Roadhouse, Call 727-0493.
Sunset 5:45pm, Thursdays, Mum's Family Restaurant, Wheat City Golf Course, Call 728-3421 - 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 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 - 7am on Thursdays at the Canad Inns, Ambassador Room - Aalto's Restaurant. Call 761-5356 (evenings)
- Sexuality Education Resource Centre - 161-8th Street or call 727-0417Coffee 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
- Coffee House - First Sunday of every month from 2 - 4pm at the 7th Street Health Access Centre Community Kitchen. Call 578-4801
- Prairie Oasis Seniors Centre - 241 8th Street or call 727-6641
- Bingo - Mondays 1:15pm & 6pm and Thursdays at 1:15pm.
- Meals - A 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 - 5pm. Weekends 12pm - 5pm. #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. Call 571-5911
- Brandon Humane Society - some of the available pets for adoption -
DOGS: 4 FEMALES: "Mika" 9 week old black and tan Shepard Border Collie cross, "Sophie" 2 1/2 year old Shepard cross, "Copper" 9 week old chocolate brown Lab Shepard cross, "Seka" 4 month old Husky cross.
CATS: 4 MATURE BEAUTIFUL CATS: "Arabella" 2 1/2 year old brown tabby, "Annie" 3 1/4 year old white Tortie, "Ava" 4 1/2 years old, steel grey, "Allegra" 2 1/2 years old, steel grey. 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.
Family Support Group confidential network for families/friends caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia; 2nd Wednesday of the month from 2pm-3:30pm on the 4th floor of Assiniboine Centre, Brandon Regional Health Centre Evening group 2nd Thursday of the month from 7pm-8:30pm in the Alzheimer Society office on 9th St. - MB Brain Injury Association & Acquired Brain Injury Interest Group -
Support Group for Survivors & Families; 3rd Monday of the month.
Friendships through social activities and learning 1st Monday or Tuesday of each month, for times & activities planned call 578-2360 or 1-866-327-1998 or visit www.mbia.ca - Brandon & Area 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. All are welcome.
- 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
- Brandon Citizens on Patrol Program - 3rd Tuesday of each month (except for July, August & December), 7pm – Board Room, Brandon Police Service Building, 1340 – 10th Street; For more information contact Lloyd at 726-8617
- 71 Bty 2520 Royal Canadian Army Cadets - for youth 12 - 19 years of age. Meeting each Wednesday until June 2012– 6:30p-9p – Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Ave. – call Rob Lussier 720-1494 for more info.
- The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum - FEB EVENTS: The RCA Museum will be open free of charge on Mon 6 Feb 10-5 to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. The Museum will also be open free of charge on Mon, 20 Feb 10-5 to mark Louis Riel Day. The Canadian Museum of Civilization fur trade exhibit "Profit & Ambition" runs all month. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-5pm. Visit online at www.rcamuseum.com or phone 204-765-3000 ext. 3570 for more info.
- Sea Cadets of Canada Brandon Branch - #60 Royal Canadian Swiftsure Cadet Core - meets weekly on Monday evenings, from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Phone 728-3168 for more information.
- Navy League of Canada Brandon Branch – Stan Hawitt Navy Cadet Core - meets weekly on Thursday evenings until May 2012, Brandon Armoury, 1116 Victoria Avenue; Phone 728-3168 for more information or email: stanhawitt4@yahoo.ca
- Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum - winter hours - October 1 to May 1 - 1pm to 4pm. Adults $6/youth $4, under 6 free, family rate $13. For more information 727-2444.
- Erickson Elementary School Parent Advisory Council - is having a raffle for a 2012 Ford Focus. Tickets are $20 or 3 for $50 available at 848-0599. Draw to be held April 20th, 2012, 7pm at 61 Main Street, Erickson.
- The Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee - invites submissions on an interesting person, place or event from Brandon's history. Entry due date is March 31st with the winners been announced on June 30th. Winning entries from each category - audio, written and video/photo, will receive a $250.00 cash prize and be featured on the website. For more information 729-2236.
- Partners for Life -
- Canadian Blood Services Donor clinic - Wednesday's & Thursday's 11:30am - 2:30pm & 4pm - 7:30pm, also open the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9am to 12noon in the Town Centre. For more information 1-888-2DONATE or 204-571-3100. - 26 Fd Regt RCA - XII MB Dragoons Museum - specializing in South Western manitoba Reservist History. Open every Tuesday, 9am - 11:30am & 1pm - 4pm, FREE admission. Located in the Brandon Armoury, 1116 victoria Avenue. For more information Edd McArthur 204-728-2559 ext 238.
- Talking, Learning, Caring / Family Circle / Drop-In Playtime / GAP and many other support groups - empowering those who are raising children, so that they are better able to cope with the many challenges they face. Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre, 255 - 9th Stree. Some programs run during the day and some in the evening. For more information or to register 726-6280.
- Parent Child Home Program - Make a difference to a child's future and become a volunteer home visitor. Child and Family Service of Western manitoba is looking for volunteers to be involved in the Parent Child Home Program. For more information Barb 726-6280.
- Live, Love, Laugh, CoDA (co-dependents) Anonymous Brandon Meeting - CoDA is a Twelve Step Fellowship of men & women whose common purpose is recovery from codependence & the development & maintenance of healthy relationships. Meetings are held every Monday from 7:30pm - 8:30pm at St. George's United Church Basement, 5th Street & Souther Avenue. For more information Lori 728-2838 or Debbie 726-5466.
- Brandon Pony Club - looking for members 6 - 21. Parents, children and volunteers work together to develop activities that help member of all ages to develop their skills and confidence around horses. For more information Cheryl 204-428-3184 or Kelly 204-720-8750 or email: bdnponyclub@live.ca
- 4 Season Runners - a running group, leaving from A & L, 201 rosser Avenue, every Saturday morning at 9am for about an hour. Everyone is welcome - come and join the fun. Contact Ron 725-3464 or Dorothy 725-3615.
- Brandon Toy Lending Library - non-profit organization which encourages family play by providing hundreds of fun, educational toys, games and musical instruments to its members. Open Wednesday 10am - 11am, Thursday 7pm - 8:30pm and Saturday 11:30am - 1pm. For more information contact Rochelle 729-0428 or email: rochellep@mymts.net
- Power Smart Waterfall of Lights and Skating Oval - new location is south of the dike off MacGregor Avenue. Open to everyone free of charge and runs daily from dusk until 11pm.
- Westman Ski and Board Club - invite you to join them for the upcoming ski season. Offering instructions in both recreational and racing every Saturday at Ski Valley Minnedosa. Open house January 15th. Please call to register. For more information 867-2816.
- Old Time Dancing - Aftternoon dancing, music and fellowship every Friday, January 6th to May 4th, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Central Community Centre. Live band, lunch provided. Admission is $5. For more information 727-3680 or 728-8790.
- Erickson & District is holding a Community Breakfast - Sunday, January 8th and running until March (excluding February 19th) to be held at the Erickson Recreation Centre, 9am - 1pm, $7.50. Proceeds to Erickson Recreation Facilities.
- A Trust Fund has been set up - for the two Westman paramedics, who were seriously injured last week in a motor vehicle accident, at Sunrise Credit Union. Donations can be made at any of their branches to the Banks Family Trust Fund. For more information 877-3941.
- Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School - is looking for donations of grad/special occasion dresses for students with financial needs. Donations can be dropped off at the front office of Crocus Plains from now until June 1st. Any dresses not claimed will be donated to the drama department or to a local charity. For more information 729-3900.
- The Women's Resource Centre - Connecting with your preschooler program - ages 3 - 6. Learn & practice positive affirmations, stress reduction & communication skills for moms & little ones. Every Thursday from January 19th - March 22nd from 10:30am to 12pm. Chelsea for more information at 726-8632.
- Connecting with your Preschooler Program, Ages 3 – 6 (Skills for both moms & little ones) -
January 19 - March 22 10:30am – 12pm The Women’s Resource Centre, 800 Rosser Avenue, in the Town Centre For information or to register: Chelsea 204- 726-8632 - Westman Stroke Support Group - meets at 1:30pm the 3rd Saturday of each month except July and August. Their new meeting place will be Margo's Grill 1451 Richmond Avenue East.
- The RCA Museum presents: the Canadian Museum of Civilization travelling exhibit – “Profit and Ambition: The Canadian Fur Trade 1779 – 1821” - Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm RCA Museum 204-765-3000, Ext 3570
- Daly House Museum: Behind Closed Doors: Health & Hygiene in Victorian Times Exhibit - Daly House Museum, 122 –18th Street 204-727-1722
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