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July 17, 2016

St. Norbert Provincial Park Events & Trappist Monastery Tours l Mark Instinct l SwimAbility Patio Party & Golf Tournament l In the Ruff Golf Tournament l Painting Parties l Manitoba Pug Rescue Events l Family Fun Day l Gardening

St. Norbert is a bilingual (French and English) neighbourhood in the southernmost part of Winnipeg. Each summer, the community is home to the St. Norbert Farmers' Market. St. Norbert is the closest community to the Red River Floodway gates.

40 Turnbull Drive, 3.0 km/1.9 mi. south of the Winnipeg perimeter off PTH 75.
Admission, Tours and Interpretive Events are FREE

July & August Operating Hours
Thursdays 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. / Fridays – Mondays 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Visitor Centre is closed and tours are not available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 
No tours available August 9 to 17.
Visitors are still welcome to explore the park on their own.

Guided Tours of the Houses - Connect with St. Norbert’s culture and history on a guided tour of the historic homes with a Park Interpreter. 
Just drop by the Visitor Reception Centre and ask for a tour!

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult to all events. 
For more information, please call the Park Interpreter’s office at 204-945-4236 or email 
Follow us on Twitter @MBGovParks 

July 21, August 4 & August 25 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Trappist Monastery Guided Walk
Join the Park Interpreter on a guided walk of the historical Trappist Monastery and learn how the monks who lived there greatly influenced the St. Norbert agricultural French community.
In 1983 vandals set fire to the vacant chapel and monastery. The guesthouse remained untouched. In 1988 the Province of Manitoba designated the location a provincial historic site. The guesthouse became the home of the St. Norbert Arts Centre in 1991.
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July 25 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Alien Invaders Board Game (Family Program)
Like fishing? Then this program is for you. Discover the organisms making their way into our waterways and find out how you can help prevent the spread of these invasive species.
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August 18, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bannock Bonanza Campfire Talk
Join the Park Interpreter and learn all about the foods of the fur traders. Make your own delicious bannock and butter! 
Remember to bring a bowl for mixing and a mug for all the delicious delicacies.
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August 26, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Fruits of the Forest (Family Program)
Winnipeg has a number of often overlooked edible wilds growing right within the city limits. The Park Interpreter will provide you with clues on how to identify them. 
Have fun tracking down some delicious berries while walking along the La Salle River trail.

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July 31 at 10 PM - 2 AM
Nectar Nightclub, 575 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G3
Tickets 
 
On August Long Weekend join heavy hitter and bass music elite Mark Instinct "the self-proclaimed Space Gypsy and professional button-pusher" LIVE! 
Local Openers: Chris Komus

TEXT: "INSTINCT" to 204-792-1390 to reserve your private VIP bottle service or free champagne table
Official After-Party until 5 AM at The Planit Restaurant & Lounge, 285 Portage Ave.
Everyone will receive a wristband at Nectar for reduced cover for the After-Party.
Online: www.diyobo.com/instinct / In Person: 575 Portage Avenue (next to u of w)
Other Ticket Outlets:
Gizmos - Kildonan Place
Dynasty jewellers - Polo Park
Dynasty jewellers Grant Park
Dynamic Cellular - St. Vital
Eco Cellular - Garden City

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Breezy Bend CC, 7620 Roblin Blvd, Rural Municipality of Headingley R4H 1A7

August 3 at 8 PM - 12 AM
$15 - email for more details. 

Manitoba SwimAbility Patio Party
Don your best semi-formal attire, and get ready for our first-ever patio party at Breezy Bend Country Club! 
There will be appetizers, a bar and The 2 Man Band playing all of your favourite songs. 
All attendees must be 18 or older and adhere to Breezy Bend Country Club's dress code
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August 4 at 10 AM - 8:30 PM
Registration is $760 per foursome after June 15. 
Includes a tee gift, a round of golf, a cart, lunch, dinner, prizes and more! 

Join us for the Manitoba SwimAbility (formerly Making Waves Winnipeg) 6th Annual Golf Tournament Presented By RONA. 
This event is to support Manitoba SwimAbility as we continue to provide accessible and affordable swimming lessons for children with special needs. A portion of each registration is a direct donation to Manitoba SwimAbility to help offset pool rental costs and program expenses. 

So come join us for a fun day of golf, and support a good cause!
To register, please email Cameron  
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August 18, 10 a.m. Registration | 12 p.m. Shotgun start
Tickets  Call 204-982-2041 to secure your spot now or register online!

The Winnipeg Humane Society is proud to announce the fifth year of our smash hit In the Ruff Golf Tournament FORE the animals!
Individual Registration: $225 | Patron Individual: $250
Foursome Registration: $900 | Patron Foursome: $1000
includes:
Tee Gift Prize, BBQ Lunch, Driving Range Access, Golf Cart, Treats throughout the course,
Contests and Prizes on the course, Sit Down Dinner with Wine

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Painting Parties

Please join us for an evening of laughing and creativity; everyone leaves with their very own 16″×20″ painting!
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
All supplies & instruction provided. Many colour options available!
Event is open to the public.

August 10 at 7 PM
Shannon's Irish Pub and Eatery, 175 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H9
Tickets close August 8 or until sold out. $30 +gst
Family Lines in Winnipeg
Artist: Toni Dent
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August 22 at 6:30 PM
12 Resto Bar, 288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C0B8
Tickets  
Family Lines in Winnipeg
Artist: Toni Dent
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August 23 at 7:30 PM
The North Warren Inn - The Woody, Hwy 6 N, Woodlands, Manitoba R0C 3H0
Tickets  18+
Forest of Dreams in Warren
Artist: Chelsey Bjornsson

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Manitoba Pug Rescue Events

August 13, 10:00 am—1:00 pm
10th Avenue, Sandy Hook, MB
Sandy Hook Community Centre Rummage Sale
Come on down to the Beach and check out The Pug Store sponsored by MB Pug Rescue.
All proceeds go to the rescuing and vetting of pugs and small dogs.

Founded in 2007, Manitoba Pug Rescue is a non-profit dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of all surrendered, abandoned and abused pugs and small dogs.
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August 17 at 7 PM - 8 PM
2011 Main St, Winnipeg, MB R2V, Canada

Hope you and your small dog will join us for our Kildonan Park Dog Walk!
We walk from the Pavillion parking lot down the road to the Witches Hut along the River Walk past Rainbow Stage and the Pool up the road back to the Pavillion parking lot.
Just a nice distance for a pug or small dog to get some exercise and of course we have “pit stops” for water along the way!

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August 20 at 5 PM - 11 PM
Archambault Park, 224 Rutledge Crescent, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Family Fun Day - Everyone is invited to our 6th annual Community BBQ. 
All activities are FREE!! 

There will be 3 big bouncers and one smaller one, hamster balls, battle balls, laser tag, foam pit, petting zoo, face painting, free popcorn, special appearances by some super heroes, relay games for the kids, candy scramble & the evening ends with fireworks. 
There will be hot dogs, pizza by the slice and mini donuts available for purchase.

If you would like to sponsor or volunteer, contact Geoff 

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August 24 at 7 PM
Shannon's Irish Pub and Eatery, 175 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H9
Tickets close August 22  

Please join us for an evening of laughing and indoor gardening; everyone leaves with their very own two plant indoor dish succulent garden!
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. All supplies & instruction provided!
Event is open to the public – 18+
Artist: Terena Hantelman

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