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January 21, 2017

Cupcakes for Kittens l McNally Robinson l The Devil's Rejects l Girl Guides l WAG: Singles & Valentine Dinners l Ladies Night l Craft & Bake Sale l Pug Events l You've Written a Novel l Ceramic Sale l Festival du Voyageur l Bollywood Valentine l FidoFest l Techapalooza l Jim Jefferies l Lindsey White

Craig Street Cats’ Cupcakes for Kittens 2017
Order form - All pre-orders and payment should be made by February 3
Craig Street Cats, 1421 St James St # 16, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y9
Pick up at the shelter beginning February 11. 

Get yourself a box of cupcakes, and some cookies for your sweetheart.
Help support Craig Street Cats at the same time!

Cupcakes - A box of 4 is only $8 :
Chocolate with chocolate filling or raspberry filling
Lemon with raspberry filling or lemon filling

Giant heart shaped Cookies 
$10 each: M & M, Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate, Chocolate Cherry

There will also be a limited number of mixed boxes (1 cupcake of each type) and
Lemon / key lime boxes available at the shelter on a first come / first served basis. 
This is the last year for cupcakes at this price. Due to the increase in cost of supplies, the price will go up next year.

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McNally Robinson: February Events
Phone 204-475-0483  (Toll-Free 1-800561-1833)

February 2, 7:00 pm
David Irvine Winnipeg launch of Caring is Everything: Getting to the Heart of Humanity, Leadership, and Life.
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February 2, 7:30 pm
Julie Salverson Reading & Signing Lines of Flight: An Atomic Memoir.
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February 3, 7:00 pm
Colleen Nelson Launch of Blood Brothers hosted by Joanne Kelly.
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February 3, 7:30 pm
Terrie Todd Launch of Maggie’s War.
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February 4, 7:00-8:30 pm 
Randall Holm, PhD, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, presenting  “Monotheistic Diversity: Do Jews, Christians, and Muslims Pursue the Same God?”
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February 6, 7:00 pm
The University of Manitoba Café Scientifique presents “Aging Baby Boomers: Implications for Manitoba,” an interactive panel discussion. 
RSVP to: research_communications@umanitoba.ca or 204.474.6689.
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February 7, 7:00 pm
Matthew Alcock Launch of The Playground.
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February 9, 7:00 pm
Prairie Fire magazine Launch of winter issue Turnstone at 40. Cake to follow. 
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February 10, 7:00 pm
Fabiola Marabotto Launch of Ethereal and slow...your kisses.
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February 11, 7:00-8:30 pm
Michael Gilmour, PhD, Professor of New Testament and English Literature, presenting “Does Bob Dylan Deserve the Nobel Prize in Literature?”
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February 12, 2:00 pm
Eden Robinson, Discussing & Signing Son of a Trickster.
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February 13, 7:00 pm
Heather O’Neill, Discussing & Signing The Lonely Hearts Hotel: A Novel.
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February 16, 7:30 pm
Meet the Composer: John Greer  Presenting A Prairie Boy’s Musical Life.
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February 18, 7:00-8:30 pm
Val Hiebert, PhD (Cand.), Assistant Professor of Sociology, presenting “The Family and the Church: A Journey through Social History.”
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February 21, 7:00 pm
Wilma Derksen Launch of The Way of Letting Go: One Woman’s Walk Toward Forgiveness. Hosted by Richard Cloutier.
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February 22, 7:00 pm
Tom McMillan Speaking & Signing Not My Party: The Rise and Fall of Canadian Tories, From Robert Stansfield to Stephen Harper.
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February 23, 7:30 pm
Miriam Körner Winnipeg launch of When the Trees Crackle with Cold: pīsimwasinahikan and Yellow Dog.
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February 24, 7:30 pm
L.M. Bryski Launch of Book of Birds.
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February 25, 7:00-8:30 pm
Elfrieda Lepp-Kaethler, PhD, Assistant Professor of TESOL, presenting “Ideal Future Selves as Wellsprings of Motivation.” 
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February 27, 7:00 pm
An Evening with Terry O’Reilly, discussing and signing This I Know: Marketing Lessons from Under the Influence.
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February 28, 7:00 pm
Joanne Kelly’s Book Club 
Maggie Nelson’s The Red Parts: Autobiography of a Trial, and Nelson’s Jane: A Murder
Contact John by calling 204-453-0424, ex 227 if you have any questions.

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February 9 at 9 PM - 12 AM
Garrick Hotel, 287 Garry St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1H9
Tickets  Need Help? 24 hour support: 1.800.838.3006
FULL REFUND ONE WEEK PRIOR to the movie (no refunds after that)

8.00-9.00 - hang out, have a drink.
Pre show music: Rob Zombie & Marilyn Manson
9.00 sharp - The Devil's Rejects - Movie Night

100" SCREEN with great and even sound throughout the room. You can see big screen anywhere you seat. CHEAP DRINKS...and FREE POPCORN on all sold-out events. You can order Dominos Pizza with discount when order at the bar (we have a special deal with them). So, plan your evening in advance and make it fun. 18+ Valid ID

If you would like to organize your own event, email us at garrickhotel@gmail.com

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February 10 - 12
Camp Manitou, 850 Green Oaks, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Crocus Training 
We’ll explore how Vision, Purpose, and Passion influences all aspects of our lives. 
We have updated the website to include the cost ($100, GST included)
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February 15, 2017 at 6:30 PM - 8 PM
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3
World Thinking Day Campfire  
We’d like to grow the World Thinking Day celebrations, and invite more girls and young women to experience what it means to be part of Girl Guides. 

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Singles & Valentine Dinners
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1V1

February 10 from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Tickets $30 • Cash bar available 

Singles Meet & Greet / Singles in their 20s-50s
Meet other like-minded LGBTQ singles without the hassle of online dating! Enjoy casual mingling and a complimentary drink at the cash bar before moving into the galleries for a series of lively group activities designed to encourage new relationships.
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February 16, Dinner is served at 6 pm • Tour begins at 7:30 pm
$70 • $65 for Members • Gratuity is included in the ticket price; wine/spirits are not.

Enjoy the WAG’s signature dinner-and-tour program, featuring a three-course, exhibition-inspired meal at TABLE Restaurant on the Penthouse Level, followed by an exciting tour of Boarder X and Vernon Ah Kee: cantchant, two exhibitions demonstrating how art, culture, and land intersect. 

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February 11 Doors - 8 pm / Meet and greet - 9 pm / Showtime - 9:45 pm - 11:30 pm
Lipstixx, 1105 Arlington St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 3L1
Tickets   Early Bird Online Tickets - $20 ( Limited quantity ) 
VIP Online Advance - $33 ( Front row seating, No line up, check in by 9 pm )

Winnipeg Ladies Night - Magic Mike Playboyz - 50 Shades Darker
Hosted by Playboyz Events and Canadian Playboyz   
Energetic, exciting and Satisfaction Guaranteed!  
FOR WOMEN / NO PHOTOS / LEGAL DRINKING AGE / 

Seats are first come , first serve / VIP must check in by 9 pm  
VIP Tickets & Picture Giveaway 
We are giving away 2 VIP front Row Tickets and a polaroid picture ( $80 Value ) 
To enter the Draw 
Click on this link Subscribe, find the event you want, click “going” on event 
Post on “ Event Timeline wall” and invite at least 2 friends to the event  
Winners will be announced on each event Wall and on wall comment before the show 
if you have purchased tickets you will be refunded and given the upgrade to front Row VIP 


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February 11, 2017 at 10 AM - 3 PM
Ecole James Nisbet School, 70 Doubleday Drive, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2P 0P4

It's Almost Valentine's Day Craft Show and Bake Sale
Leila North School Quebec Trip Fundraiser for the Grade 8 French Immersion students

A little bit of everything: cosmetics, spices, Tupperware, home products, honey, jewellery, soaps, candles and more!

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February 11, 2017 at 1 PM - 2 PM
Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp 
Unit 7-975 Thomas Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 1P7
$5 per person

Pug, Boston and Bully Breed Dog Playdate 
hosted by Manitoba Pug Rescue
Will you be my Pugentine? 
Join us for our Pugentine Playdate.
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February 12, 2017 at 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Sprockett's Doggy Day Camp 
Unit 7-975 Thomas Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2L 1P7
$5.00/family

Boston Terrier & Pug Rescue - Valentine's Day Party & Playgroup
Come out to our Valentine's Party and enjoy some holiday fun! 
There will be munchies for the humans, lots of doggie fun for the pooches, a 50/50 draw and chances to win some door prizes! All socialized dogs are welcome to attend.

The Boston Terrier and Pug Rescue of Southern Manitoba (BTPRSM) was founded in 2009. We operate as an all-volunteer based organization and run strictly on donations. Our volunteers are dedicated to rescuing Pugs, Boston Terriers and their mixes.
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February 18, 2017 at 7 PM - 9:30 PM
Alpine Bowling Lanes, 20 Alpine Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 0Y5
$17  Tickets available at Alpine Animal Hospital or from Patty 204-782-7119
Manitoba Pug Rescue's Annual Bingo Bowl

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February 12, 2017 at 1 PM - 4 PM
Manitoba Writers Guild, 100 Arthur St # 218, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3
Tickets  $50

You've Written a Novel-Now What? Publishing 101 with S.M. Beiko
Hosted by The Chiaroscuro Reading Series

Join ChiZine Publications Co-Publisher and trade publishing professional S.M. Beiko for an afternoon of discovery! From preparing your novel query or pitch, submissions to publishers, agents, or the short fiction market, plus an opportunity to receive professional feedback, this is a workshop you won’t want to miss!
Submit 1-3 pages of their work (query letter, pitch, or from written work) for a free evaluation/critique from S.M. Beiko.

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February 13, 2017 – February 17, 2017
Gosa Gallery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Ceramic Club Sale · Hosted by University of Manitoba Ceramics Club
Buy a heart filled creation for the person who captured your heart!

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February 18, 2017 – February 20, 2017
Festival du Voyageur, 233, boul. Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0G4
ÉTUDIANT: 100$ (avec # étudiant) / NON ÉTUDIANT: 200$ Tickets / INSCRIPTIONS
CETTE ACTIVITÉ EST POUR LES 19+ SEULEMENT
Le tarif d'inscription inclut: le transport (Autobus voyageur),l'hébergement (Hôtel),
un laisser passé pour le festival

Atachtatük: Une virée au Festival du Voyageur
Hosted by Association Jeunesse Fransaskoise
L'Association Jeunesse Fransaskoise et La Cité de l'université Regina sont fier de travailler en partenariat pour vous inviter à participer à une expérience socio-culturelle sous forme d'aventure hors de l'ordinaire en dehors de la province! 
Visitez le site web du festival pour la programmation complète. 

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February 19, 2017 – February 21, 2017
441 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1B4
$15 for stag and $20 for couple which includes:
Live performance by Punjabi DJ, Bollywood Theme Music, Live Dholi, Couple Dance etc 

ISHQ (The Bollywood Affair) · Hosted by Indians In Winnipeg
From the hosts that bring you the biggest Bollywood Club Events in the Winnipeg area, and, by popular demand, our Annual Bollywood Valentine Eve!
The Team Indians in Winnipeg knows how to throw parties in over the top fashion.
Come down wearing elegant Indian Dresses! Boys In Black, Girls in Red.
Our photographers will capture all the merrymaking and mischief making Bollywood Night can handle. For more information & group discount, call 204 887 5042.

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February 19, 2017 at 12 PM - 4 PM
Earl Grey Community Centre, 360 Cockburn St N, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2P5
ADMISSION: General (ages 13-59): $10 / Seniors (60+): $5 / Kids under 13: $5

Before the Shelter presents: FidoFest!
You may not love the chilly weather and snow, but we're willing to bet your dog does!
Have some winter fun at FidoFest, a day of fun in support of K9 Advocates Manitoba!

FidoFest will include great indoor AND outdoor activities for kids, grown-ups and dogs! 
Enjoy demonstrations from canine athletes, activities like face painting and team contests, pop-up shops, hot pizza and cocoa and much, much more!

Volunteer opportunities are available. Email to info@beforetheshelter.com 

K9 Advocates Manitoba is a non-profit that focuses on resolving Manitoba's dog overpopulation issue with an ethical, compassionate, and community-based approach. By providing access to spay and neuter services to remote Manitoban communities, to end the practise of dog culling, delivering dog food and rescue, it is committed to improving the lives of dogs all over Manitoba. All funds raised will support their mission by helping to pay for a mobile spay and neuter clinic, paying veterinary fees for the care of homeless dogs and purchasing materials for dog houses. 

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February 24, 2017 at 6 PM - 11 PM
The Fort Garry Hotel, Spa & Conference Centre, 222 Broadway, Wpg, MB R3C 0R3

Techapalooza 2017 - A 5 band battle of the bands for the I.T. community raising money for CancerCare Manitoba Foundation.

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February 25, 2017 at 7 PM - 10 PM
Pantages Playhouse Theatre, 555 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1C3
Tickets  All tickets on Concertwith.Me covered by our guarantee. 

Jim Jefferies in Winnipeg

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February 25 at 10 PM - 1 AM
Shannon's Irish Pub and Eatery, 175 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H9
NO COVER! Ages 18+

Lindsey White - First full band event of 2017 with Alasdair Dunlop (bass), 
Mitch Dorge (drums) and Joe Curtis (guitar).
Featuring new music, Renegade music and other fun surprises and experiments. 

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