September 25, 2020

Oak Hammock Marsh Events l Mystical & Metaphysical & Healing l Music & More! l Markets and Halloween & Christmas Fun l Winnipeg ComicCon l Fundraisers

Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre, 1 Snow Goose Bay, MB R0C 2Z0
http://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca  (204) 467-3300 or email:  j_bourgeois@ducks.ca      
We are offering programs that can be enjoyed outdoors.
 
September 29 and 30, 5:30 p.m.
Migration Dinners
Have a delicious three-course dinner and watch thousands of ducks and geese return. 

Not comfortable dining out? Book one of our private rooms for 4! 

Registration and payment required 3 days before the event. 

Members $49, non-members $58.
Menu & reservation https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/events/migration-dinner-2020/
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October 3 and 4
Fall Family Fun Days
 - Join an interpreter on a walk or migration presentation.
Stop by our songbird banding station to see these tiny birds up-close.
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October 7 - 8:30 a.m.
Birding with Naturalist, Paula Grieef, on a walk to see the fall migrants. 

Registration required. Fee $10 per person
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October 10 to 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. 
Thanksgiving Birdseed Sale

Rent a canoe or go critter dipping. 
See geese and ducks before they journey south.
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October 15 - 7 p.m.
Astronomy Night - Migration
: Explore the sky, learn how birds use stars to navigate. 

$5 members, $10 non-members.
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October 18 - 1 p.m.
Birding Hour - Cowbird Parasitism
: Learn the habits of this bird with Naturalist, Paula Grieef. Registration required. Workshop fee: members $6, non-members $15.
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October 23
Spooky Marsh Critters - A day of family activities - learn about the creepy marsh critters with games, presentations, and films.
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October 25
Halloween Fun and Pumpkin Carving Workshop
Dress in a costume! 
Pumpkin Carving Workshop at 11:00 or 1:00 p.m. 
All supplies included. 


Spooky Guided Marsh Walk on the trails at 3 p.m. 

Collect a yummy treat bag at the end of the day. 

Workshop fee is $12 per pumpkin. Pre-registration required.

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Mystical & Metaphysical & Healing 

October 3, 10 AM – 4 PM
Masonic Memorial Centre, 420 Corydon Ave.
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0N8
FREE Admission   $5.00 Lunch Available
Email: treasuredgiftsnthings@gmail.com       

Into The Mystic Metaphysical Expo 2020 
Readings/Wellness/Gifts
* Mystical * Spiritual * Wellness * * Shopping *
Clairvoyant Mediums: * Psychic / * Spiritual 

Intuitive Readers: * Tarot / * Angel / * Rune / * Flame / * Crystal / * Palm / * Tea
All readings are for entertainment purposes for adults over 18 years of age.
Smoked Goldeye & Pickerel sold by Licensed Dealers/Commercial Fishermen.

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Divine Clarity, 2071 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0K9
Register online at www.divineclarity.com/bookonline or with Reception at 204-233-8778, or in person at Divine Clarity.

Development Group Dates: October 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5 and 12 at 6:30pm  

Mediumship Development Group · Hosted by Kristel Kernaghan
For those who have taken the Basic Mediumship with Kristel, we are offering a six week Mediumship & Psychic Development Group.
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October 17 Module 1 - Connecting to Spirit
October 18 Module 2 - Love & Light
October 31 Module 3 - Spiritual Evolution
November 1 Module 4 -  Cosmic Connections
9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day

Divine Clarity Spiritual Development Program®, created by Psychic Medium Kristel, are interactive and fun workshops with discussion, videos, meditations, and experiments.
Includes: Manuals, Chakra Stone Kit, Affirmation Cards, Spiritual Development Certificate 
Taking the Spiritual Development Program (Modules 1-4) enables one to attend our Awaken Lightworker® Course and Successful Lightworker® & Mentorship Program. 
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Nov 21 and 22, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
 
Awaken Lightworker Course · Hosted by Kristel Kernaghan
Connect with your soul and your spiritual entourage to have a deeper understanding of your soul’s mission. An experiential workshop expanding on the Spiritual Development Program.

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Daniel McIntyre/St. Matthews Community Assoc, 823 Ellice, Wpg, MB R3G 0C3
Please email us to register at info@theshamelesscircle.org

October 11 and November 8, 1 PM – 3 PM

Shameless Circle Healing Circle for Women - Free
This is a safe, non judgmental space. The idea is to bring women (who have been isolated/shamed for any reason) together to provide them with a sense of community. 
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October 18, 1 PM – 3 PM - Part 1
November 1, 1 PM – 3 PM - Part 2
Participants need to attend both sessions. 

Free Workshop: Learn Basic ASL with Claire 
Hello everyone, I'm Claire Davis, and I'm an ASL instructor. I was born deaf. Children can get a credit for their high school credit. Email: CVDavis04@outlook.com

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October 25, 9 AM – 4:30 PM
Clarion Hotel & Suites, 1445 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Tickets     Full Day Pass - includes Market/Healers
Parking available at Polo Park (not in Earls staff parking). 

You Matter Too · Hosted by Ashley Pharazyn Health Coach
Enrich your life with self development, business building skills and body love practices. All healers will have sign up sheets and will see people on a first come first serve basis. 

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Music & More!

The Park Theatre Café, 698 Osborne St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 2B
(204) 478-7275

October 4, 6 PM – 9 PM
$20/seat - sold in bubbles / DM or Email for reservations

The Reverend Rambler - It's a Big Deal! The Rev fires up Wits End Winter Series with foot-stomping, feel it in your belly blues like none other.
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Oct 7, 14, 21, 29 / Nov 4, 11, 25 / Dec 9, 16 at 7 PM – 10 PM
Tickets · $93.75 - $95  
Subscription for the Scott Nolan | Glenn Buhr Residency Series 
Table of 5 $475 / Table of 4 $375 for the table for the season.

The audience will surround the musicians, and also be seated on the stage. Each show will be different, and there will be special guests, different takes on classic songs, and impromptu improvised moments, as well as stories and amazing music. 
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October 10, Doors 6:30 pm / Show 7:30 pm – 10:45 pm
Tickets $20 in advance (plus Fees)

The Big Sociable 5 - AN EVENING OF IRISH SONGS AND STORIES
We change the Park Stage into a comfy Celtic Living Room, with couches, bar, lamps, and more, and have guest artists join the Dust Rhino's in a night of Celtic Music, Irish Tales and foot-stomping good times. 
Guests: Wally Landreth / Murray Pulver / Jess Reimer / Jeremy Hamm / Rusty Matyas
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October 13, Doors 7pm Music 7:30pm – 11:30pm
$30  Tickets on sale at eventbrite and at Wild Planet and Into the Music.  

Ninjacat Productions and The Park Theatre are proud to present
NILE / GORGATRON / SERRATED SCALPEL / DISSOLUTION

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October 6, Doors 7pm / 8PM Show
Club Regent Event Centre, 1425 Regent Avenue West, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3B2
Tickets · $36.75 - $47.25    
VIP Option: a private meet and greet with Violet! Guests must arrive by 6PM. 
 
Violet Chachki - "A lot more of me"   

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October 15, 8 PM – 11 PM
The King's Head Pub, 120 King Street, Winnipeg, MB   R3B 1H9
Tickets · $10 - $15    Eventbrite.com

Join The Village Idiots for Original Thursdays! A great night of music featuring Ex Ømerta and Thrill Thrill. Torque Brewing Co. on special all night! Please try to be seated before the first act. All covid guidelines will be strictly followed. No dance floor. 

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October 31, 8 PM – 1 AM
Nashville's Winnipeg, 826 Regent Ave W, Winnipeg, Manitoba R2C 3A8
Tickets $23.80 plus GST at the front desk Canad Inns Destination Centre Transcona, or call 204-694-SHOW(7469)  | 18+
Tickets previously purchased will be valid, or receive a refund via your point of purchase. Online orders refunded at the front desk Canad Inns, 826 Regent Ave West.

Rockers Harlequin, famous for their hits "Innocence", "I Did It For Love", "You Are The Light" "Superstitious Feeling", and "Sweet Things In Life"!

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Markets and Halloween & Christmas Fun

October 18, 10 AM – 3 PM
East Selkirk Hall, 711 Henderson Hwy, East Selkirk, Manitoba R0E 0M0
Free Admission / Free Parking / Applications email ttkress@gmail.com Lou Kress

2020 Country Craft Sale
100% Hand made Juried Art & Craft Sale with over 40 Artisans! Silent Auction

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October 24, 10 AM – 3 PM
Morris Multiplex, 380 Stampede Grounds, Morris, Manitoba R0G 1K0
For information contact Chelsea at 204.746.2832 or admin@morrismultiplex.ca

Annual Fall Into Christmas Expo
This expo features over 80 booths with a variety of items. Applications:

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October 25, 10:05 AM – 4 PM
Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0C9
$5 admission, children 12 and under free

Antique Sale 2020 · Hosted by Manitoba Antique Association 
Come browse our many tables for that treasure you've been searching for! Antiques, Vintage, Pyrex, Art Glass, Vintage Jewellery, Farmhouse Antiques, Mantiques, and more!

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October 31 and November 1, 10am - 5pm
Red River Exhibition, 3977 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 2E8
Free Admission / Door Prize / Loot Bags for the first 100 guests

Witches & Warlocks Expo of Manitoba
Join in on the fun of the Halloween and Fall season, start your shopping from Manitoba vendors, crafters, bakers and businesses. 
Costume contest / Scarecrow contest / Safe Trick or Treating / guests visits
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction - draws on November 1st
Seeking Vendors, Crafters, Entrepreneurs & Bakers. E-mail jwiebe84@outlook.com

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October 31 & November 1, 10 AM - 5 PM
RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J3
Tickets 

Winnipeg ComicCon · Hosted by John Barrowman MBE
John's first visit to Winnipeg! Come and experience Barrow-mania for yourself!  
Autographs, photo-ops and the never-to-be-forgotten panel!

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Fundraisers

Khartum Shriners, 1155 Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 1B9
Winning Ticket will be drawn October 23, 12 PM – 12:30 PM

1967 Chevelle SS Fundraiser
$40 per ticket - Call 204 925-1430  or e-mail office@khartumshriners.org  
All proceeds are for Khartum Shriners

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October 24, 8 PM – 1 AM
Royal Canadian Legion, St. James Branch #4, 1755 Portage Ave, Wpg, MB  R3J 0E6

Gopher The Cure Halloween Social raises money to help people and their families fighting Cancer. All money donated to the Never Alone Foundation for Manitobans.

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October 25, 11 AM – 4 PM
Canad Inns Club Regent, 3rd Floor, 1415 Regent Avenue West, Wpg, MB  R2C 3B2
FREE Admission / Children Welcome & Stroller Friendly
Holiday Swag Bags to First 50 Shoppers!

Purple Snowflakes Holiday Keepsakes© · Presented by: Treasured Gifts 'n Things©
Specialty Artisan / Craft / Food & Trade Show 
90+ Tables of Handmade Gifts, Artisan Crafts, and select Distributors and Trades.
Smoked Goldeye & Pickerel sold by licensed Dealers/Commercial Fishermen
Raffle Tickets - 6 Prize Baskets Available to Win!
All Proceeds To The Children's Rehabilitation Foundation, MB

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October 25, 1 PM – 4 PM
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain - CCFM, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB   R2H 0G7
Admission at the door $7 / kiddies under 2 free / cash only / atm available on site

Double Double Toil & Trouble - Kids Halloween Party 
Come dressed in your Halloween costume (optional), trick or treat with our amazing volunteers, play games, make a themed art/craft, get your face painted, take home a balloon, soft play area for the toddlers, freeze dance, contests, and more! 
IN SUPPORT OF SNOWFLAKE PLACE

September 17, 2020

Happy Eleventh Anniversary to us!! - Margaret Ullrich


Happy Anniversary to Winnipeg is Better Than Chocolate and its readers!
I want to thank you for visiting, whether it's been on a weekly or occasional basis!
Also, a huge 'thank you' to those who've asked their friends to visit!

This has been a strange year.
Due to Covid-19 many of the events have been cancelled or postponed.
But slowly we’ve been getting back to normal.
Stay safe and well!


Over the years there have been over 475,000 visitors!
When I started this blog in 2009 and for a few years, Canada was always the number one country for visitors. 
Well, a few years ago people from the United States became the top visitors. 
During the past year over 18,000 Americans visited this blog. 
I hope it’s meant that folks in the States are curious about what we have in Winnipeg.
Maybe when the border gates are re-opened they will come for a vacation, or at least come up to see a show or to take part in an event.
Folks in the states know that they can get a great bang for their vacation buck here.

Germany, Russia and the Ukraine are also among the top five countries.
Hope you'll soon be coming to Winnipeg to enjoy great events here, too.
The Philippines is still one of the top ten visiting countries.
I’m not surprised - Winnipeg has a large, vibrant Philippine community.
Maybe people have decided to see a few shows while visiting family and friends.

The top ten countries and their visitors are:
United States……….. 140,853
Canada……………………. 94,226
Germany……..…………. 62,670
Russia…………..………… 43,108
Ukraine.…………..…….. 19,868
France……………….……. 15,354
Unknown Region..….… 7,711
Philippines…………….….  5,688
United Kingdom….……. 5,242
China………………….…….. 3,266


Visitors from ‘Unknown Region’ - which bumped Japan from the top ten list last year - are still dropping in to see what’s happening.
I don't know where these unknown visitors live.
Oh, well, I wish a hello to you, wherever you call home.


During the years there have also been visitors from Moldova, Turkey, Ireland, Australia,  
Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, Denmark, Eritrea, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, 
Macedonia (FYROM), Mexico, Afghanistan, Thailand, Slovakia, India, Bangladesh, Israel, 
Malaysia, Kuwait, Greece, Kenya, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, 
United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Armenia, Belarus, Namibia, Honduras, Slovenia, 
Lithuania, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Cambodia, Switzerland, Czechia, Bermuda, Portugal, 
Qatar, Brazil, Egypt, Chile and Poland.

Since last September 17 there have also been visitors from Libya, Dominican Republic, 
Togo, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Albania, Hong Kong, Malta, Iraq, Seychelles, 
Morocco and Peru.

Sometimes there has been a surge of visits from a country.
I have no idea why such surges in visits happen.
Whatever the reason, I'm so glad each of you stopped by for a look.
Thank you for taking an interest in events happening here in Winnipeg!


Usually I only post once or twice a month, especially since Covid-19 hit in March.
I don’t post on Facebook.
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I do post a link on Twitter whenever there is a new post. 
If you feel more comfortable using Twitter, just click on the Twitter link '@ImTurning60' on the side bar above the archive and we’ll be able to keep in touch that way.


I do notice which posts get the most visits.
Music posts - especially those with links to websites - interest most people.
I hope you’re enjoying hearing the music from our up-and-coming musicians!
I’ll continue posting more of those, and similar, events.

Please take a moment and comment when an event or personality interests you.
Local artists do check when they’re in the media and they love the feedback.


Once again, thank you so much for visiting!
As I said when Sophie and I signed off our weekly show...
Have a great weekend. How can you miss - you're in Winnipeg!