Happy New Year!! Welcome 2018!

Happy Holidays, everyone.

Sending you and yours wishes for a happy year filled

with health, prosperity, love and loads of fun!

Thank you for visiting ~

Hope to see you throughout 2018!

~ Margaret

Merry Christmas!!

Happy Holidays, everyone.

Wishing you all the blessings of the season.

Wishing you and yours 

a Christmas filled with all you hold dear

and a New Year filled with all the best!

Thank you for visiting ~

hope to see you again in the new year!

~ Margaret

Canadian Red Cross Courses l Self-defence l Health l Plant-Based Nutrition l Winter Art Classes l I AM - Strong l Pottery l Daniel Romano l Katvanmunster Photography l Labyrinth l Returning To Spirit l The White Doves l Culture & Conflict l Drop In Clinic l Women. Wine. Food.

Canadian Red Cross Courses

Canadian First-Aid Training Ltd., Unit B - 390 Provencher Blvd., Wpg, MB R2H 0H1

January 4 - 5
Register

Stay Safe! Program for 9-12 year olds. Basic First-Aid and being safe when without supervision, both at home and in the community.

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January 4, 8:30 AM - 4 PM  Register
or

January 5, 8:30 AM - 4 PM  Register

Babysitter's course, perfect for kids age 12-15 who want to learn about caring for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school age kids. Hands only CPR and basic First-Aid skills will also be taught in this course as well as the business of babysitting amongst much more.

For more details: www.Canadian-Training.ca or email Sian@Canadian-Training.ca

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Jan 16, 2018 - Jan 19, 2018
Register

Become a Canadian Red Cross Instructor. Teach people First-Aid, CPR and AED skills. This is a comprehensive, all inclusive, student based learning course. This will include Emergency/Standard First Aid Level C/AED (EFA/C and SFA/C) Marine Basic First Aid plus Emergency/Standard Child Care First Aid. Approx. 6 hrs - Skills Orientation. Approx. 8 hrs online component. 32 hrs classroom. 16 hrs Teaching Experience

Prerequisites: Current Canadian Red Cross certification in SFA/C

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Jan 6, 2018 at 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (Classes will be tentatively every 2-4 weeks)
Charleswood Karate IKD Shotokan, 5924 Roblin Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3R 0H3

Open self-defence class for ages 13 & up, male & female. No charge for Charleswood Karate students, $5 for non-students. Contact ron@Charleswoodkarate.com to reserve a spot or sign up in dojo. Wear close fitting exercise clothes - practice will be on mats in the dojo so training is with bare feet.

Class will focus on requirements for self-defence. Drills will include striking techniques, strength training, distance awareness, reaction and practice in avoiding and getting out of grabs and holds. 

There will be a ongoing self-defence classes continuing past drills and adding new ones.

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January 6, 10am - 12pm

Women's Health Clinic (WHC), 419 Graham Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0M3

Register: edprogram@womenshealthclinic.org or call 204 947 2422 ext. 137

Do you often think about your weight? Do you worry about your body image or struggle with self-esteem? Our Eating Disorder Winter 2018 Workshop Flyer is now online.

Join us for our Health At Every Size® (HAES) - A Focus on Wellness Workshop

Learn to focus on wellness, not weight, and how to be healthier at your current shape and size. Learn the benefits of bringing some peace into your relationship with food and activity.

http://womenshealthclinic.org/what-we-do/pedprp/workshops/

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January 7, 2018 at 2 PM - 4:30 PM
Mary Jane's Cooking School, 252 Arlington St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G1Y8
Register

Ashley Wood is offering another class of Nourish: An Interactive Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition. Start the year off FRESH by learning the basics of plant-based eating. Whether you want to lose weight, feel energized and healthier, or just add more plants to your diet, this workshop is for you. With recipes, shopping lists and nutrition information, you'll leave feeling empowered to change your eating habits and kick off 2018 living a healthier life! 

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Forum Art Centre, 120 Eugenie Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0X7
till January 5 Register Online: forumartcentre.com/shop

Winter Class List: forumartcentre.com/classes

Descriptions/Supply Lists: forumartcentre.com/descriptions

Winter Art Classes, January 8 to March 17

Over 30 options from Monday to Saturday for kids, teens, adults and seniors. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced level classes in Acrylics, Watercolours, Water Soluble Oils, Ceramics/Pottery, Drawing, Mixed Media, Silks, Illustration, Manga and so much more.

Kids’ Class: $130 / Teens’ Class: $130 / Adults’ Class: $150

Firing Fee (for ceramic classes): $25

Model's Fee (for some drawing classes): $30-40

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Jan 9, Jan 16 and Jan 23 - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Yoga at St. Mark’s, 15 St. Mark's Place, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 0S3

Contact Corey Lakusiak to register: coreylakusiak@yahoo.ca or (204)995-0537
Register   For registered Yoga at St. Mark's students - $45 plus bands = $70

For non-registered students - $60 plus bands = $85 

5 multi-resistance bands - $25

I AM - Strong

The focus of this 3-class series is to build strength and resiliency in the body, beginning with the core, hips and knees. Each class will include a warm-up, strength building and conditioning, cool-down and savasana.

As a former world class athlete, I have spent years lifting weights. But the rigorous training that I did when I was in my teens and 20's is no longer appropriate for my body. The wisdom of age and years of practice have revealed a new path of strength training that I believe is suitable for all.

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January 10, 2018 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Hidden Treasures - DIY Studio, 131 Goulet Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0R6

Call 204-691-9957   http://www.cliffderksen.com/

$250 includes all clay, tools and kiln firing. Suitable for 12yrs+

Pottery - Hand building Class · Hosted by Hidden Treasures - DIY Studio

Hand-building pottery for beginners - with teacher Cliff Derksen. 10 week course. Bring an apron and/or clothes to change into that you don't mind getting some clay on!

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January 10, Doors 8pm / Show 9pm - 12 am
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4
18+ (ID required) Tickets $15 at Music Trader, The Good Will and online 

The Good Will Social Club and UMFM 101.5 present

Daniel Romano & The Jazz Police, with guest, Shotgun Jimmie

On his new album, Modern Pressure, Romano takes up the mantle of the socially-conscious troubadour, a role previously embodied by artists like Neil Young, Leonard Cohen, Joan Baez, and Bob Dylan. 

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January 10, 2018 at 6 PM - 8:30 PM
Forth, 171 McDermot Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0S1

This is a free event to attend, all are welcome!

Winnipeg: A gallery evening at Forth · Hosted by Katvanmunster Photography

I have MY OWN gallery evening with some of my work showcased!!! This is an amazing opportunity for me to showcase some of my favorite pieces I’ve taken around Winnipeg as well as showcasing some new ones and I am very excited to see all my friends and family coming out in support of me (and meeting some new ones too!) So come out and check out my work (maybe buy a piece) come grab a coffee and mingle and meet some new people! 

                              

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January 11, Doors 7:15 PM / Show 8:00 - 10 PM

The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9
Tickets $5 at The Park Theatre, Music Trader and online

Labyrinth | Sing-A-Long - Night 2 

Frustrated with babysitting on yet another weekend night, Sarah, a teenager with an active imagination, summons the Goblins to take her baby half-brother away. When little Toby actually disappears, Sarah must follow him into a fantastical world to rescue him from the Goblin King, Jareth.

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Returning To Spirit, 1039 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 3R2

It's a chance for you to engage in some self-discovery and find out how you're wired and what's been keeping you stuck in the same ruts in life. 

Sessions are 9 am - 5 pm daily with a 1-hour lunch break

January 12 - 15, 2018
Tickets 

Non-Indigenous Workshop - Returning to Spirit

Contact francois.paradis@returningtospirit.org for more information.

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January 23 - 26, 2018
Tickets 

Indigenous Workshop - Returning to Spirit

There are evening assignments. Full participation in every session is a pre-requisite. You will be asked to use your personal life experiences to explore your relationship to the issues of Residential Schools and more. 

Contact dennis.chartrand@returningtospirit.org for more information.

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January 13, 2018 at 10 PM
Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, 234 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A8

The White Doves do The Black Crowes. Come Shake Your Money Maker! 

Back with your faves: Sara Clefstad, James Hiebert, Tim Iskierski, Jesse Ives, 

Mike Ormonde, with special guests Joe Curtis and Tim Friesen!

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January 16 and 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Mediation Services / Resolution Skills Centre, 302-1200 Portage Ave., Wpg, MB R3G 0T5

Culture & Conflict - Cultural diversity is a universal reality. So is conflict. Knowing how to deal with conflict within a culturally diverse world will increase your success at work and in your other relationships. Learn how to recognize the cultural elements in conflict and gain a framework for working in cross-cultural settings.

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January 17, 2018 at 10:15 AM - 12 PM
Winnipeg Public Library, 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3P5

Drop In Clinic - Members of the public, with a household income under $50,000, can drop in at the Library for assistance with a legal issue. Students, under the supervision of a practicing lawyer, will help you sort out your options and map out your next steps. Get answers to your questions about the law and legal processes in Manitoba, and/or receive help in finding and accessing community resources. It is first come, first serve.

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March 8, 7-10pm

Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave.

Tickets Before February 15: $115 / After February 15: $125  

Women. Wine. Food. 

Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2018!

Female chefs, wine and other beverages, and live music all come together for one special night to celebrate women and to raise money for Women’s Health Clinic. Nosh on appetizers from chefs and sample wines and other beverages. Thank you to our 2017 chefs:

Candace Hughes // Qualico Family Centre

Claire Snowball // Red River College

Heather Porteous // Boulevard Pub & Bistro

Kelly Cattani // Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites

Kristel Pastorin // The Grove Pub & Restaurant

Kristen Chemerika-Lew // Chew

Melissa Makarenko // Resto Gare and Train Bar

Pamela Kirkpatrick // Forth

Rachel Isaak // Loaf and Honey // Sam’s Place

Tara Podaima // Segovia tapas bar

Talia Syrie // The Tallest Poppy

And wine tastings by Frescolio!

Storytime with Mrs. Claus l Park Theatre Events l Buddhist Retreat l Christmas Concerts & Events l Jewish Holiday Events l Drop In Clinic l Black Christmas l Boxing Day Jam l Aladdin l Katrina Van Humbeck l New Year's Eve Events l Street Dinner l Polar Bare Run

December 16 and 23 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Outlet Collection Winnipeg, 555 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Wpg, MB R3P 1E9
Tickets   A free event!

Storytime with Mrs. Claus! 

Mrs. Claus will read some of your favourite festive classics. Cuddle up with a cup of hot chocolate or milk and cookies. Embrace the magic of holidays. 

Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

December 16, 8:00 show is at 9:00 - 11 PM
25.00 advance & online / 30.00 at the door. 

Tickets at both Long and McQuade stores, Into the Music and at the Park Theatre.

Women in Jazz is going to be an incredible night with special guests June Pepper Harris, 

Katrise Taylor, Amber Epp, Monika Wall, and Lady Lee!

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December 26 at 9 PM - 1 AM

$10 Donation - Everyone will receive a raffle ticket at the door

18+ Event

Food Jam - A Fundraiser event for Winnipeg Harvest

Presented By: Winnipeg Rave Community

PRIZES (Gift Cards): Little Brown Jug Brewing Company

Mrs.Fields/Pretzelmaker - Only valid at St.Vital Location

Jenna Rae Cakes, Nuburger, Chaise Cafe

DJ Lineup: Torn [ Dubstep ]

Theo Tzu [ Jungle / Dubstep ]

Circuit FreaQ [ Bass House / Dubstep ]

Sick Deep [ Techno ]

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December 30, Doors 7 / Show 8 PM - 11 PM
Tickets $15 in advance

Brooke Palsson returns in partnership with Cancer Crossing. 

Keith Macpherson will open the night with an acoustic set.

Palsson’s folk album The Willow was featured on shows including Flashpoint, Less Than Kind, and The Colossal Failure of the Modern Relationship. Brooke’s neo-soul project will be set to release in 2018 under the alias Brooklyn.

Best known for his work with award-winning, country/pop duo, Keith and Renee, Keith has had his music featured in shows including Degrassi, Canadian Idol, and AT & T commercials. Keith will release his debut solo album, “Shine” in early 2018. 

Cancer Crossing works to provide financial support to those who incur expenses related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer not covered by the universal health care system, or private insurance, helping anyone and everyone that “falls through the cracks”.

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December 16 at 8 AM - 4 PM
Dalnavert Museum Auditorium, 61 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1N7
REGISTER https://goo.gl/forms/wN1brIJbPhYtyBKa2

Contact us if you have any questions: info@MahamevnawaWinnipeg.org

Free Day-long Buddhist Retreat

Join us for a day of learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha. Come for the morning, the afternoon or all day. There will be periods of meditation (silent and guided) as well as Buddhist teachings. People of all backgrounds are welcome. No prior experience is needed. All of the talks and meditations are given by Theravada Buddhist monks from the Buddha Meditation Centre Winnipeg.

Lunch is provided for all participants at no charge.

Our activities http://www.mahamevnawawinnipeg.org/activity-descriptions

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Christmas Concerts & Events

December 17 at 2 PM - 5 PM
St. Alphonsus Church - Winnipeg, 

341 Munroe Avenue, Wpg, MB  R2K 1H2

Tickets at the parish office (204)667-9580 ext.0

$20 for adults / children 12 and under are free

The Spirit of Giving - Christmas Concert 

Featuring the Golden Chordsmen Chorus

A wonderful way to celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent!

Proceeds of the concert go to the Building Fund.

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December 17 at 3 PM - 5 PM
Crescent Fort Rouge United Church, 525 Wardlaw Avenue, Wpg, MB  R3L 0L9
Tickets https://www.winnipegsingers.com/tickets/

The Winnipeg Singers presents its annual Christmas Concert, A Medieval Christmas, an afternoon filled with medieval fare: music, costumes, festive beverages, and tasty treats. Attendees are invited to enjoy a performance of Lloyd Pfautsch’s A Day for Dancing, along with a collection of medieval carols. 

Special guests are flutist, Laurel Ridd; oboist, Caitlin Broms-Jacobs; bassoonist, Vincent Ellin; percussionist, Victoria Sparks, and multi-instrumentalists Paul and Susan Hammer, “The Hammers”, who promise to take guests on a journey bringing to life the heart and soul of medieval Europe.

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December 17 at 7 PM - 8:15 PM
St. George's Anglican Church (Crescentwood), 168 Wilton Street, Wpg, MB  R3M 3C3

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Traditional seasonal readings and your favourite congregational Christmas Carols sung by the choir, including works by Rutter, Flecha, Pearsall, Maconchy, Archer and others.

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December 20 at 7:30 PM
Harrow United Church, Winnipeg, 955 Mulvey Avenue, Wpg, MB  R3M 1G8

Whatever your reason, please join us for our Annual Blue Christmas/Longest Night service the night before the winter solstice. Everyone is Welcome.

A quiet simple service geared to those who may be grieving this season, or those who may not be able to get into the Christmas Spirit, or for those who need a break from the lights and music and merriment which is awaiting us around every corner at this time of year.  

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December 24 at 10:15 AM, 5:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes Avenue, Wpg, MB  R3P 1B8

Candlelight Services are one hour in length. 

Each service will close with the singing of Silent Night by candlelight.

Childcare available, age two and under at the 10:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. service.

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December 24 at 1PM, 3PM, and 5PM
Oasis Church, 940 Elmhurst Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Come join us for our special 1-hour Christmas Eve service, a festive event with carols, the Christmas story and more! These services are family friendly. 

If you have kids aged 4 and under, we will have our Waumba Land environment and volunteers available to look after them during the service.

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Jewish Holiday Events

December 17 at 3 PM - 5 PM
The Saul & Claribel Simkin Centre, 1 Falcon Ridge Drive, Wpg, MB  R3Y 1V9

Registration Questions: hello@szwinnipeg.ca or call 204-452-3711

$5 Per Family  Walk-ins Welcome, Registration Preferred  

The Shaarey Zedek Auditorium is under construction, so this year's Chanukah Family Event will be held at the Simkin Centre Multipurpose Room.

Chanukah Crafts and Sing-along / Glitter Tattoos / Snacks including Sufganiyot 

Telling of the Chanukah Story with Leslie Emery 

Bring Chanukah to the Residents of the Simkin Centre!

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December 24 at 4 PM - 9 PM
Herzlia - Adas Yeshurun Synagogue, 6, 20 Brock St, Wpg, MB  R3N 0Z4

$36/Adult, $5 Ages 2-12

Register by DECEMBER 18 - call 204-489-6262 or reception@adasyeshurun.ca

Kosher Chinese Food and a Movie (Community-Wide)

Good food and fun are in your future! Join us for a Movie and 5:30 PM for Dinner: Egg Rolls, Lemon Chicken, Meatballs with Lychee and Pineapple, Stir fry, Fried Rice, and Dessert, catered by Desserts Plus! Kid Friendly

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Dec 25 at 11 PM to Dec 26 at 3 PM
Crossways in Common Church, 222 Furby St, Wpg, MB  R3C 2A7 Use Front Entrance

Sign Up To Volunteer by December 20: 204-452-3711 or hello@szwinnipeg.ca

Volunteer Day - West Broadway Christmas Lunch

Every year, Shaarey Zedek helps to provide a hot lunch to 150-200 people at the West Broadway Community Ministry. We also give children new toys and adults holiday gifts. 

Our hope is that every individual there feels a lot of love and warmth on Christmas Day. 

Preparation and Setup: 11 AM - 1 PM / Serving and Singing: 1-3 PM

Please drop gift donations in the bin by the information table at the synagogue. 

Gifts for adults as well as children are welcome. 

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December 20 at 10 AM - 12 PM
Siloam Mission, 300 Princess Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1M3

Drop In Clinic - Members of the public, with a household income under $50,000, can drop in for assistance with a legal issue. Students, under the supervision of a practicing lawyer, will help you sort out your options and map out your next steps. Get answers to your questions about the law and legal processes in Manitoba, and/or receive help in finding and accessing community resources. It is first come, first serve.

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December 20 at 9 PM - 11 PM
Winnipeg Cinematheque, Main Floor - 100 Arthur Street, Wpg, MB  R3B 1H3
Tickets

Winnipeg cult horror expert Caelum Vatnsdal introduces the 70’s horror classic 

Black Christmas, with the short film: 

We Always Find Ourselves in the Sea (Director: Sean Hogan | UK | 2017 | 20mins) 

Spectacular Optical will have copies of the new forthcoming book devoted to the darkside of holiday entertainment, Yuletide Terror: Christmas Horror on Film and Television, a compendium of over 200 Christmas horror film reviews.

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December 26 at 9 PM - 2 AM
The Pyramid Cabaret, 176 Fort Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C9

$20 

The Original Boxing Day Jam - Your favourite party of the year is back once again, celebrating our 20th Anniversary by bringing back Dj Spence Diamonds from Toronto to spin alongside Dj Hipnotic, Dj Fin-s and Tha Coach.

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December 26 and  29 - 1:30PM

December 27 and 28 - 7:00PM

December 29 - 10:30AM
The Dramatic Arts Centre, 585 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

General Admission is $15 / $12 (12 and under), Family 4-Pack: $40 (online promotion only)
Tickets http://www.dramatictheatre.net

Dramatic Theatre presents Aladdin, filled with fun new songs and audience participation! Stay after the show and meet the cast in the lobby for a picture and autographs!

ETHAN LAPKIN in the title role of Aladdin, with MIKAYLA ZACHARIAS, BENJAMIN JUDSON, JASMINE WALLACE, MADALINE EMMONDS, HAZEL WALLACE, DARIAN SHAW, KELLEY HIRST, JAMES CARTER, and TERRY HAMEL.

Visit the cast board and meet the cast before the show

https://www.dramatictheatre.net/aladdin

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December 29 at 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Station 8 Cafe, 325 Talbot Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Suggested Cover Charge $5

Warm- up December with Live Music by Katrina Van Humbeck

I'm delighted to be sharing my Original Music, along with a mix of Classic Jazz standards. Join me on the Final Friday of December and of 2017! 

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New Year's Eve Events

December 31 at 9 AM - 12 PM
Winakwa Community Centre

980 Winakwa Road, Wpg, MB  R2J 1E7

Tickets At The Door

Winakwa's New Year's Eve Pancake Breakfast

Kids' Activities! Outdoor Skating! Face Painting!!

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December 31 at 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Gracie Winnipeg - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, 181 Stradbrook Avenue, Wpg, MB  R3L 0J4

Karma Class for CancerCare

Let's join together and bring in 2018 with the intention of hope and healing. Adonation based class with all proceeds going directly to CancerCare Manitoba Foundation. 

ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

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Club Regent Casino, 1425 Regent Avenue West, Wpg, MB  R2C3B2

Jag’s Restaurant

3pm — 11pm - New Year’s Eve Menu - Dinner Buffet 

$29.74 Club Card Member / $34.99 Non-Member - Plus taxes

Toukie’s Lounge

4pm–9pm - 3-Course New Year’s Eve Menu

$25.46 Club Card member / $29.95 Non-member - Plus taxes

New Year's Eve - Party Like An Egyptian

Centre Bar Evening Dance Party

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December 31, SEATING TIMES: 5:30, 5:45, 6:00, 9:30, 10:00
Mon Ami Louis, 50 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 3J2

$65 adult / $25 children

Call (204) 942-1090 ext. 228 or wowadmin@wowhospitality.com

Chef Luc Jean will prepare a special menu! Enjoy the best French-inspired starters and entrees in the city with a gorgeous view of the fireworks at The Forks. 

All entrees come with bread, soup, salad, and dessert. 

Enjoy a tasty cocktail at the bar, where you can order champagne to ring in 2018.

Kids are also invited! We'll be preparing delicious house-made pizzas for them.

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December 31 at 6 PM - 3 AM
St. Nicholas Tavelich Parish - Winnipeg, 2688 Main Street, Wpg, MB  R2V4T2

Tickets $50 (before Dec 18) / $60 after, $30 kids 7-13 / children 6 and under free.

Zdenka Brnjas 204-228-6476, Mate Rendulic 204-296-6283, Joso Zizic 204-694-9017, 

Ivanka Garic 204-955-4326 and Fr. Marko 204-339-3264.

To reserve a table please contact Father Marko at stnt.church@gmail.com

New Year’s Eve celebration with a live band from Croatia “Duo Gušti” to entertain us for the evening. Supper will be home cooked and provided by our lovely community women. Also included is a late night snack.

Doors open at 6:00pm, Buffet dinner at 7:00pm.

We will also have a late lunch and champagne after midnight.

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December 31 at 6 PM - 9 PM
Champlain Community Centre, 282 Niverville Avenue, Wpg, MB  R2H 3G2

Donations accepted at the door

A family-friendly New Years Eve Party! Ice skating, gym sports and games, bouncy castles (for older and younger kids), performance artists, face-painting, campfire, fully-stocked canteen and BBQ, Fireworks show and more! Canteen and BBQ items are cash sales.

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December 31 - Buffet from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Assiniboia Downs, 3975 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2E9

$49.95 (plus taxes and gratuties) Tickets at the Office or call 204-885-3330

Assinboia Downs Ballroom transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance. Nu Frequency will deliver an irresistible repertoire of today’s and yesterday’s best party songs. 

DJ, Music & Light show by Nu Frequency

Hosted by Tom & Kerri, Morning Show host at 94.3 The Drive

Awesome door prizes plus chances to play a free VLT game for cash prizes!

Party Favours / Dancing until 2:00 a.m.

Buffet features eight delicious food stations

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December 31 at 8 PM - 2 AM
Essence event centre Winnipeg, 2100 McPhillips Street, Wpg, MB  R2V 3T9

Advance tickets $30 at the hotel desk 2100 McPhillips, 

online https://tickets.canadinns.com/events/ or by calling 204-694-7469
18+  Buy 3 tickets and get the 4th ticket FREE up to including Boxing Day! 

Harlequin Rockin New Years Eve

Wreckin So will open the show!

Tickets include party favours and a social style late lunch.

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December 31, Doors at 9pm / Show at 10pm - 2 AM
The Good Will - Social Club, 625 Portage, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2G4

$25 advance tickets at Music Trader, The Good Will and ticketfly
18+ w/ valid ID  

New Year's Eve with Cash Grab and DJs Co-op & Hunnicutt 

You know Cash Grab. They throw wild parties, cover all your favourite songs, 

and feature members of Attica Riots and Bullrider. Free bubbly at midnight! 

Come early for complimentary snacks from Have a Nice Day!

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January 1, 2018 at 9 AM - 2 PM
Union Gospel Mission Winnipeg, 320 Princess St., Wpg, MB  R3C 2X4

New Years (Christmas) Street Dinner

Chapel and Meal served between 11:00am & 1:00pm

Food Needed: Turkey, potatoes, frozen veggies, pies and juice

Volunteers needed: 9:00am to 12:30pm or 10:30am to 2:00pm

Contact Rosanne 204-943-9904 ext. 226

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January 1, 2018 at 9 AM - 10 AM
Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2N5

Polar Bare Run 2018

A fun, free, unsupported run held each year. The idea is to show up dressed with as little as possible to ring in the New Year. The run starts at one end of the loop at the formal gardens in Assiniboine Park. It's a short run around the loop back to the start.

Operation Red Nose l CARE Cat Program l Christmas Concerts l Oak Hammock Events l Christmas Sales l Winter Wonderland Hafla l Holiday Movies l Manitoba Geocaching Events l Holiday Parties l Comedy Showcase l Christmas Eve Service l New Year’s Eve Parties l Celebrate at Times Change(d) l January Break Workshops l Art Exhibition & Sale l Beer & Botany

Operation Red Nose operates across Canada during the Christmas holiday season, offering party-goers a free, safe ride home.

The service, which runs on Friday and Saturday nights (Saturday and Sunday for New Year's Day) in Winnipeg, is free but donations are accepted and forwarded to local community organizations.

Those in Winnipeg who want the service can call 204-947-6673 (NOSE).

A team of 3 Red Nose volunteers will pick you up and drive you in your own vehicle to the destination of your choice, for free.

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CARE Cat Community Outreach Program

To make an appointment please call our office at 204-421-7297

We have openings for low income residents of the City of Winnipeg for $5 cat spaying and neutering, thanks to the "We Are Here For The Animals, We Are Here For You" program, a partnership between CARE, The Winnipeg Humane Society and Winnipeg Animal Services.

Funding comes from the FixIt grant, money raised from City of Winnipeg cat licensing.

Sorry, we cannot fit in cats from outside the city.

C.A.R.E. (Cat Advocacy Rescue & Education) is a nonprofit organization that works to spay/neuter stray and owned cats of low income families within the City of Winnipeg.   admin@carecatswinnipeg.ca

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Christmas Concerts

December 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m.

The Irish Club of Manitoba, 654 Erin Street
Free, but donations are always welcome 

RSVP to Alan at 204-475-1493

Noson Carolau 2017 - The Welsh Society of Manitoba-Cymdeithas Gymreig will get an early start on the festive season with an evening of merriment. The choir is working up some pieces, there will be a cash bar and goodies.

2018 memberships are still $15. They will go up to $20 at the end of the year.

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December 10 -  Doors open at 6:00pm | Show starts at 7:00pm

The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street

Tickets are $20

Folklorama Talent member Brady Academy Winnipeg is inviting you to "An Irish Christmas Concert". Enjoy performances from Brady Academy Canada and Tom McDermot!

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Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre

1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0

(204) 467-3300 or email: j_bourgeois@ducks.ca 

December 14 - 7 p.m.

Astronomy Night - Winter Constellations 

Get to know Orion and other famous winter constellations as we prepare for the winter solstice! Admission: $5 for members and $10 for non-members.

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December 16 - 7:45 a.m. 

Christmas Bird Count
Pre-registration required by December 13.
The fee is $5 plus admission to the Centre.

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December 17 - 1 p.m. 

Birding Hour - Colour Abnormality
Join Paula Grieef as she discuss the various colour abnormalities in birds.
Workshop fee: $6 plus admission

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December 26 

Winter Family Fun Day

Strap on some snowshoes and explore the marsh or skate around on cattail pond (depending on ice condition). 

Bake some bannock over the open fire then warm up with a hot chocolate in our Café.

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December 28, 29 and January 3, 4 and 5 

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. Runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 

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Christmas Sales

December 16 at 6 PM - 8 PM

Crock A Doodle, 1765 Kenaston Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y1V8

$30.00+taxes  Register online or by calling 204-488-7665. Pre-payment is required.

Shop and Drop Night - drop your wee elves with us and we will take care of them and keep them creatively busy while you get a few things done on your own! We will provide snacks, drinks and supervision while they decorate 3 flat ornaments of their choice.
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December 17 at 10 AM - 3 PM
Greendell Community Centre, 75 Woodlawn Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 2P3
Free Entry

7 Days til Christmas craft sale

Come grab some last minute holiday goodies! Door Prizes!

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December 16 at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Kildonan Karate, 1115 Henderson Hwy., Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1L4

Winter Wonderland Hafla 2017

Open to all / family friendly / Children under 10 free with an adult

$5 with something for the Potluck (message what you are bringing) / $10 if not 

You can also drop off a new unwrapped toy/ food/ clothing donation.

A hafla hosted by a dancer involves Middle Eastern music, dancers taking turns performing, and some open-floor dancing for everyone to get up and enjoy the music.

Show & Trunk Sale: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm ($5/$10)

2 pm - 4:30 pm Workshop: Modern and belly Dance Fusion ($20 in advance, $25 day of)

Performances, demonstrations, music, food, door prizes, raffle baskets, and trunk sale!

All proceeds go to: Siloam Mission www.siloam.ca 

Toy Mountain (Salvation Army) www.toymountain.ca 

Miss J. La's Fur Babies Cat Cafe, 1099 Kingsbury Ave., Wpg, MB R2P 2P9

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Holiday Movies
The Metropolitan, 281 Donald street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 5S4

Just before you settle in for the movie, we will bring you complimentary hot buttered popcorn and refresh your beverages. 

At intermission we serve coffee and dessert to your table. 

December 17 at 11 AM

Adult $25 / Senior (55+) $15 / Children (4-10) is $10.00 plus taxes 

Available at Ticketmaster.ca or The MET Box Office at 204.594.9494

The Metropolitan is proud to present our Dinner & Movie Holiday Program featuring the classic movie, Elf and our Signature Met Buffet. 

Doors will open at 11:00am and the movie starts at 1:00pm. 

Our Holiday Brunch Buffet opens at 11:00am and will be available until 7:00pm. 

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December 19 Doors will open at 5:00pm and the movie starts at 7:00pm
Ticket Ticketmaster.ca or The MET Box Office at 204.594.9494

Adult $38 / Senior (55+) $22 / Children (4-10) $14 - plus taxes 

The Metropolitan is proud to present our Dinner & Movie Holiday Program featuring the classic movie It's A Wonderful Life and our Signature Met Buffet, 5 pm - 7 pm. 

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The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

December 19 at Doors at 7:15 PM / Show at 8:00 - 10 PM
Tickets $10 through The Park Theatre, Music Trader and online  

It just wouldn’t feel like Christmastime without a screening of the holiday favourite, Die Hard. Come and join us for a very Die Hard party! Dressing up is encouraged!

Set during Christmas time in Los Angeles, Willis stars as New York cop John McClane, who is in town to visit his estranged wife. Little does he know that she, along with her fellow employees, are being held hostage at a work party by a group of terrorists led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). McClane disregards the orders of the authorities and tries to take down the band of terrorists himself.

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Manitoba Geocaching Association Events

December 18 at 7 PM - 10 PM
Ye's Buffet, 616 St. James Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 3J5
Ticket Information www.geocaching.com

Buffet will be $25.99 +tax for dinner (drinks extra)

Ugly Sweater X-Mas Party 2017 by Jesterphox 

Again we are going with the Ugly Christmas Sweater theme!

Come on out with your worst/best one you can find/make and enjoy a fun night.

There will be few prizes and a gift exchange. 

If you wish to partake in the fun please bring a gift, no more that $20.

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December 31 at 1 PM - 1:30 PM
Garden City Shopping Centre, 2305 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3E1

MBGA's last call coffee event of 2017
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January 1, 2018 at 12 PM - 2 PM
Assiniboine Park Duck Pond, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Kick off 2018 with a snowman, a smiley, and caching friends!

It's the third annual Do You Wanna Build a Snowman event!

Two years ago we got together to make Olaf a Happy snowman. We did it again last year and included Skating, Sledding and a nice warm Shelter. Bundle up your toes and bundle up your tots. Bring your hot coffee or hot chocolate!

Siloam Mission has a high demand for socks, specifically men's socks. So this year we are asking for sock donations (new socks, not used).

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Holiday Parties

December 21 at 8 PM - 11 PM
X-Cues Cafe & Lounge, 551 Sargent Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3b 1W4

Let's gather together and celebrate the Winter Solstice!

Winnipeg's Allstar band the Manitobandits are back, with Mahogony Frog.

Dance party to follow by Shtanky Shanty Claus.

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December 22 at 11 AM - 1 PM
Nest Family Centre & Store, 667 Stafford St., Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 2X7

Join us for our Annual Holiday Party, enjoyable for the whole family! Everyone is welcome to the FREE party filled of good cheer and even better company! Donations to Winnipeg Harvest and You Can't Spoil a Baby will be accepted and appreciated!

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December 28 at 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Lindenwoods Community Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 2K5

The 5th Annual Holiday Zumba & Dinner Party with Yvonne's Fitness 

Zumba for a cause for 2 hours to your favourite Zumba routines with Yvonne, Christy and Roberto and then enjoy dinner (tons of food), prizes and fun!

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December 29 at 8 PM - 11 PM
Gas Station Arts Centre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0C3

Happy 15th Birthday, Outside Joke! Please join us in celebrating our Crystal Anniversary! We're throwing a show-party, and we'd love to have you there. Stuck somewhere between puberty and going grey, Outside Joke ♥

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December 22, Doors 8:00 / Show 9 PM - 11:30 PM
Tickets $10 from The Park Theatre, Music Trader, online, or from the comics

This is our seventeenth Winnipeg Comedy Showcase! This is no open mic, there are no amateurs here. Hosted by Jared Story. Check out the line-up: Ben Walker, Ashley Burdett, Mike Green, Florence Spence, Angie St. Mars and local sketch group HUNKS.

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December 24
Springs Church Winnipeg, 595 Lagimodiere Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 3X2

Kid Friendly / Free Admission

Come join us for our special 1-hour Christmas Eve Service at 10:30am, 12noon, 1:30pm and 3:00pm. Invite friends and bring the whole family to this festive event with carols, the Christmas story and more! 

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New Year's Eve Parties

December 31 - Doors open 8 PM
La Roca, 155 Smith Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1J7

NUEVO: NEW YEAR'S EVE 

Complimentary appetizers & champagne. 

Kitchen is closed.

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December 31 at 9 PM - 3 AM
Korona Restaurant, 1030 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2X 2K7

Book your tickets today ! Call 204-594-4368  Adult and children tickets available.

Another great New Year's Eve party at KOPOHA Banquet Hall! 

Full of entertainment and surprises! Great food and drinks! 

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December 31, Doors 9:00pm / 10 PM - 3 AM

The Park Theatre, 698 Osborne Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B9

Tickets $39.99 in advance at The Park Theatre, Music Trader and online

Includes food, champagne, balloon drop, light show, and great live music

Nothing says New Year’s Eve like an Epic Era party. We take one of our favourite decades and we bring you the music, the clothing, and all of the fun that goes along with it. This year we are bringing you the poppy goodness of the 90’s with NSYNC vs Spice Girls.

First Music Set 10:00 / Food Served 11:00 / Champagne and Balloon drop Midnight 

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December 31 at 8 PM - 2 AM
South Winnipeg Community Centre, 1885 Chancellor Drive, Wpg, MB R3T 4C4

Roxanne & Dal's New Year's Eve Masquerade Social, hosted by We the People: Global

Come and join our favourite couple and ring in the new year! 

An elegant masquerade evening! Come join us in costume! 

Incredible prizes and tons of surprises. Mouth watering hot late night snack. 

Countdown to midnight with a complimentary flute of champagne. 

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December 31 at 5 PM - 12 AM
Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 460 Munroe Ave, Winnipeg, MB R2K 1H4

tickets $45 for adults, $30 for youth, $100 for family package 

Mike 204-663-5363 / parish office 204-667-8866 / Linda 204-586-8057

Family Zabava New Year's Eve 2017 Dinner & Dance

5:30 cocktails, 7pm dinner,featuring roast beef, cash bar, party favours

Music by The Ukrainian Oldtimers

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Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club234 Main St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A8

December 31, Doors: 8:30 PM / Show: 10:00 PM (ends at 2:00 AM)

$20  Tickets https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1592414?utm_medium=bks

New Year's Eve with The Perpetrators

Free champagne at midnight as always. 

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Anniversary Weekend

Jan 5 - The D.Rangers, Romi Mayes and Chris Carmichael ($10)

Jan 6 - Andrew Neville and the Poor Choices, Vince Andrushko Trio ($10)

Jan 7 - Jam hosted by Big Dave McLean ($5)

Celebrating 17 years as Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club, as well as 30 years since the opening of the Times Change Cafe by our very good friend Bev Banks. 

We've apparently had a lotta livin' to do, and we've done it together!

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January 2 - 5, 2018
Aurora Farm, 4265 Waverley St, Winnipeg, MB R3V 1W8, Canada

Please email info@aurorafarm.ca or call 204-261-6279 to register

January Break Workshops

January 2, 1-4pm

$25 for parent/grandparent and child + $5 for additional family member

Natural Care Products for Families

We'll make lip balm, poured and carved goat milk soap, hand sanitizer, healing salve and some hot tea drinks. 

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January 3, 10am-2pm

$25 for parent/grandparent and child + $5 for additional family member

Family Farm Experience Day

Milk the goats by hand, collect some eggs from the hen house, feed that alpacas, and brush the horses. Then we’ll head into the kitchen to make ourselves a nourishing home-grown stew and fresh bannock. Our afternoon activity will be to card alpaca fleece and make a felted alpaca soap bar and a pin with our favourite Aurora Farm critter.

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January 3, 6pm-10pm

$50 Plus materials. 

Make your own designer batch of goat milk soap

One batch of soap which will cut to approximately 24, 110gr bars is $25 base price plus 60 mls of essential oils which you may purchase at wholesale price from Aurora Farm or Hollow Reed Holistic on Corydon Ave. 

Cutting and picking up of the soap will be the following day from 6-7pm.

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January 4, 7-10pm

$45 per person + $20 materials cost

Make Your Own Natural Make-up

Leave with your own final products tweaked to your skin tone and preference. At the end of the evening we'll create and enjoy Aurora Farm's Goat-Milk facial, Rose Toner and Rose Night Cream.

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Friday January 5, 1-4pm

$25 for parent/grandparent and child + $5 for additional family member

Family Fun with Alpaca Felt

Visit with Aurora Farm alpacas in our barn, then come in by the fireside to learn all about alpaca fleece. We'll make a felted soap bar, a toy ball, a felted drawing,

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January 5, 7pm - 10pm

$50 includes all materials

Cheese and Crackers

Learn how to make chèvre, ricotta and feta cheeses and design your own crackers! 

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January 5, 2018 – January 16, 2018
Cre8ery gallery & studio, 125 Adelaide Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 0W4

99 Pieces of ART on the Wall, Art Exhibition & Sale

Opening: January 5, 7-10pm, 

Additional Hours, Jan 7-16, 3pm, Tues to Friday, 12-6pm; Sat 12-5pm

This fun-playful exhibition features 34 cre8ery artist members in different mediums: acrylics, mixed media, drawings, digital paintings, photography, watercolour, pencil, monoprints, pen/ink, & ceramics. Pieces range from 5″ x 7″ to 20″x20″. 

As the song goes, there are 99 them to start. Once a piece sells, it is packaged up and given to the buyer. See something you like? act fast, it may not be there long! 

Cash, cheque, credit card accepted   All works are priced $20-$200

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January 7, 2018 at 2 PM - 4 PM
PEG Beer Co., 125 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0M1
$35+ tax= $39.55 includes bowl, rocks, soil & 3 plants.

Food and beverages not included in ticket 

Tickets http://www.freshcutdowntown.com

Beer & Botany

2PM January 7th PEG Beer Co.    http://pegbeer.com/

7PM January 16th Bouchée Boucher   https://shop.boucheeboucher.ca/

7PM Janaury 24th Across The Board Game Café   http://acrosstheboardcafe.com/

Grab a beer (or wine/cocktails/coffee/tea!) and some food - and join us to make a terrarium to take home! 

How to Register - your spot is booked when you pay!

in person -- Freshcut Downtown in Portage Place

phone 204-943-6514 or email info@freshcutdowntown.com