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November 30, 2015

CP Holiday Train l Winnipeg Art Gallery: Olympus and Art & Soul l Oak Hammock: Tea, Winter Camp and More! l Cre8ery: Rash Promises l Holiday Express l Eat for Art l BTPRSM Party l Christmas at West Broadway

December 4, 9:00 pm / Showtime 9:15 to 9:45 pm
The concerts are always free!!

The CP Holiday Train will be rolling into Winnipeg!
It will arrive at Molson Street between Panet Road and Munroe Avenue. 
The featured performers are Kelly Prescott and Devin Cuddy, the son of one of Canada's most beloved singer/songwriters, Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy.

Kelly Prescott has taken part in numerous U.S. tours and was featured on many of the past Holiday Train CD's, including the gold record release in 2005. In 2013 she shared the stage with Sheryl Crow and Take Six on the Holiday Train’s 15th anniversary show in Minnesota. 

The brightly lit "Canadian Train" travels west across Canada finishing its journey in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. 
Please bring a donation for the local food bank - either a heart healthy non-perishable food item or a cash donation. All contributions will stay in your community.

The train will also make stops on December 4 at 
Whitemouth,  at 6:45 pm, at Railway Ave. across from Whitemouth Hotel

and on December 5 at 
Portage la Prairie, at 1:15 pm, opposite the Centennial Arena, 390-1st St. NW 
Minnedosa, at 5:00 pm, west of the station on the north side of the yard, 30 2nd Ave, NW. 
Shoal Lake, at 8:15 pm, by the gravel lot adjacent to grain elevator on North Railway Ave. 

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Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 1V1
phone 204.788.4998 / E-mail

Until Jan 10, 2016
Olympus Holiday Pricing

The WAG is celebrating the holiday season with a limited time offer. 
Visitors have access to all the exhibitions for 20% off, including Olympus. 
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February 20, 2016
General tickets ($55) go on sale Dec 4

Experience Olympus like never before at Art & Soul: Clash of the Titans. Party with the gods from the heights of Mount Olympus to the depths of the underworld. Dress as your favourite mythical figure and rub shoulders with other deities and heroes while enjoying non-stop entertainment. 
All proceeds support the WAG. 

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Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre Events
Call (204) 467-3300 or email  Jacques Bourgeois

December 12 - 1 p.m. 
Candy Cane Tea
A light meal typically served between 1 and 3 p.m. 
Tea, accompanied by sandwiches, scones, cakes and pastries.
The Candy Cane Tea is available for $13 per person.
Pre-registration is required.
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December 17 - 7 p.m. 
Astronomy Night - Winter Constellations
Get to know Orion and other famous winter constellations!
An indoor presentation in our multimedia theater; test your skills on the rooftop observation deck while you look at those amazing constellations.
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December 19 - 7:45 a.m. 
Christmas Bird Count
Come help us count our winter residents, while exploring the marsh and surrounding area.
Pre-registration required by December 17.
The fee is $5 plus admission to the Centre.
For more information about this event
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December 20 - 1 p.m. 
Birding Hour - Winter Birds
Only 10% of Manitoba birds will stay here for the winter.
Who are they? What will they eat?
Attend the workshop hosted by Paula Grieef, our Resident Naturalist.
The fee is $5 plus admission to the Centre.
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December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 and 30 
Winter Camp for Kids

Enjoy winter by joining us for a frosty good time at winter camp!
Activities may include snowshoeing, bannock baking, winter games and more. 
This camp has both indoor and outdoor components and is sure to please!
For ages 6 to 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Register today!

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Cre8ery gallery & studio, 125 Adelaide St., Winnipeg, Manitoba
(204) 944-0809

Bob & Marilyn’s ‎Rash Promises
Show continues to December 8 
Tuesday to Friday, 12-6 and Saturdays 12-5 pm 
Open LATE Friday, December 4th for First Friday

More artwork needs to sell so I can move on to the next stage of my business improvements, track lighting with LED lights. The sales and our membership (for artists and non artists) are what help make our space better for our community. 
So how can YOU help? Take out a cre8ery membership. It's open TO EVERYONE, and keeps our doors open to artists of all levels. We have a democratic, all inclusive approach.

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December 5 throughout December
The old Safeway store at 3059 Ness Avenue (at the corner of Sturgeon and Ness), Winnipeg

weekdays 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturdays 9 am to 9 pm, Sundays 10 am to 6 pm
closed December 24 from 6 pm to December 26 at 12 noon
Ticket price is $5.00 with a dollar going to charity / or $4.00 with a tin for the bin

Maurice and Susan Dorge, from the Manitoba Mega Train Show, are setting up 
their Mega-Train and Vector Garden Trains for the holidays.  
Take a ride on the Mega-Train in a Winter Wonderland!
There will be lots of trees and lights to see, and it's warm!


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Eat for Art - A Forum Art Centre Fundraiser

For tickets contact Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street 204-235-1069 or email 
$20 per ticket: half of the proceeds go to the Centre 
Tickets can be purchased anytime before February through our centre. 

Great for Stocking Stuffers, Gift Exchanges, or just to take someone out for a lovely meal in February and help your local arts community. 
Any dinner time in the month of February, except Valentine's Day.

Pasquale's Restaurant 109 Marion Street, 204-231-1403    204-231-1404  
Mon - Wed 4 - 9:30 / Thu - Sat   4 - 10:00
your choice of 
Spaghetti Bolognese or Fettucini Alfredo or Spaghetti Primavera
Caesar or Mozza Salad with Pop, coffee or tea


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December 20, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp, Unit 7-975 Thomas Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2L 1P7
$5.00/family, and Dogs are FREE!
All socialized dogs are welcome.

BTPRSM December Playgroup & Party 2015
We'll have snacks for everyone, some items from our craft sales table for your last minute shopping needs.
And of course the best reason to come - playtime and socialization for your furry friend! 
Ugly Sweater Contest!!! Dress up your furry friend in their ugliest sweater! 
Feel free to dress up in your ugliest sweater too! Prizes to be won!! 

Proceeds go towards the Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba.

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West Broadway Community Ministry, 222 Furby St, 
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2A7

December 25, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
West Broadway Ministries Christmas Day Lunch
Make someone's holiday season bright. 
Work one shift or volunteer for them all! 
Enter through the front entrance. 
Parking on Furby and in the back.
Please register at 204-452-3711
Setup: 11 AM - 1 PM 
Serving and singing: 1 - 3 PM 
Cleanup: 3 - 4:30 PM
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December 27, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
West Broadway Ministries Potluck Dinner    Please RSVP  at 204-452-3711
Many of the people in the community we serve find it especially difficult at this time of year. Everyone is welcome to join us.
This is an opportunity for people to share food and share the holidays together. 

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