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January 16, 2015

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club's Annual Spring Show 2015 and February Meeting l Viaticum l Rumours Comedy: Debra Di Giovanni for Manitoba Pug l Seanster and the Monsters

February 13, 7:30 pm
Charleswood Legion Hall, 6003 Roblin Boulevard, in the Tank Room, located in basement of the Legion. Please enter on the west side of the building.

The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club has a great double feature planned! 
There will be a 3D printing demonstration, followed by Tommy Kucera, who will give us an armchair tour of the Vienna Railway Museum!
Not a member? No problem! Visitors are always welcome!

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The Winnipeg Model Railroad Club is hosting their  
Annual Open House 
Model & Photo Contest Display 
at their new location:
Charleswood Legion Hall, 6003 Roblin Boulevard, on  
March 28 and 29 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm 

The show is wheelchair accessible.
Admission by donation
Proceeds to support St. Amant Centre
Snacks and drinks available

There will be operating layouts, including 
The NMRA's #1 Northern Division's Free - mo HO modular group
and…

The Man with the Giraffe Cars will be there for the kids!!!!

Kids, have your parent take your picture with the Man with the Giraffe Cars!
He'll also let you unload the operating cars!

Parents, have a seat and enjoy the continuous slide show of great train pics!

Along with demonstrations, the entries and winners in 
their model and photography contests will be on display.

Meet Morgan Turney, publisher of the Canadian Railway Modeller Magazine!
The library will be selling magazines at a quarter each!!
They will also be selling train books!!!

  
Each year the WMRC holds its Annual Models and Photography Contests.  
All model entries are showcased at the club's Annual Open House.  
Experienced modellers judge a variety of model categories using 
guidelines set out by the National Model Railroad Association (NMRA).
  
A photography contest, judged by professional photographers, is also held.
The winning photos will be displayed at the Open House.

Questions about the Model Contest / Photo Contest entry forms and rules? 
e mail Morgan Turney or call 204-668-0168 

Learn more about The WMRC through its blog, published by Paul Ullrich. 

St. Amant is a comprehensive resource for Manitobans with developmental disabilities, and autism.  We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of programs and services to support individuals and their families.

St. Amant programs include a large residence for complex-care, more than 50 community sites and homes, the St. Amant Research Centre, the St. Amant  School and River Road Child Care, a community child-care centre. 
We offer effective programs for children with autism and also for families who care for an individual with a developmental disability at home.
We strive to enhance the quality of life and self-determination for the thousands of individuals and families we serve each year.  We believe research is essential to developing environments that emphasize dignity and respect for each person.

St. Amant, 440 River Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3Z9
Tel: (204) 256-4301 Fax: (204) 257-4349  or email

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January 29, 6:00 pm - 1:00 am
The Media Hub, 72 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba
$10 at the Door

Compendium Artist Market presents Viaticum, a one night pop-up art show featuring local talent, for what might be Compendium's final hurrah.  Featured Guests:
DJ's Ack 'N' Quack 
Rip/Torn Collective - http://riptorncollective.com/

Featured Artists:
Manny Berkal-Sarbit - http://mannybs.tumblr.com/
Dylan Fries 
Brandon Ackerman
Jan Quackenbush

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January 31, Doors @ 9:00 pm  Show @ 10:00 pm
190-2025 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, MB

$22 - 50% of ticket sales go to Manitoba Pug Rescue to pay for vet bills.
call Patty 204-782-7119
RUMOURS have it there is an awesome comedian in town. Debra Di Giovanni is here!
Finalist - Last Comic Standing, three time Canadian Comedy Award Winner!
She's been called the "Queen of Comedy!"

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January 31, Doors 12:15 pm  Event 1:00 pm
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Z8
$10 in advance / $15 at the door / packages of 4 for $24 at The WECC box office.
Tickets available at Ticketmaster, Folk Festival Music Store, Music Trader and The WECC.

Join Winnipeg's favourite Kiddie super-group for a party at Winnipeg's favourite music venue! Come sing along with your favourites, enjoy the special guests, and dance!

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