Writers’ Events
November 2, 7 PM – 8 PM
McNally Robinson Booksellers - Saskatoon and Winnipeg International Writers Festival
Registration is required to participate in the Zoom webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_yujd1oheScilwUii8WU7KA
Join Ian Williams, the Scotiabank Giller Prize-winning author of Reproduction. He'll be discussing his new book, Disorientation: Being Black in the World, with host Chimwemwe Undi.
Ian Williams brings fresh eyes and new insights to today's urgent conversation on race and racism in startling, illuminating essays that grow out of his own experience as a Black man.
With these essays, Williams wants to reach a multi-racial audience of people who believe that civil conversation on even the most charged subjects is possible.
Available for viewing thereafter: https://youtu.be/LXPbHNOTDUs
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McNally Robinson Booksellers, Grant Park Live Events
To attend live events: https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance?fbclid=IwAR15Fpap9HUXSH5Cflq7plXAj-OkaLfhl9OhPpZuRFl1u-gGpeQcnt6IVC4
November 5, 7 PM – 8 PM
Celebrate the launch of The Restoration by J.H. Moncrieff, featuring a conversation hosted by Kahla Evans of GlobalNews covering ghosts, the world's most haunted places, and all things spooky.
Also available as a simultaneous YouTube stream. The video will be available for viewing thereafter:
https://www.mcnallyrobinson.com/event-attendance?fbclid=IwAR15Fpap9HUXSH5Cflq7plXAj-OkaLfhl9OhPpZuRFl1u-gGpeQcnt6IVC4
It was the perfect opportunity…or so she thought. When Terri Foxworth is hired to spend a year restoring a crumbling manor house, she believes she’s hit the jackpot. She moves in with her young daughter and high hopes for the project’s success. As the restoration begins to go terribly wrong, she realizes dark forces won’t let her leave the house until its horrible secrets are revealed.
This job could very well be the death of her.
J.H. Moncrieff is the author of fifteen published dark-fiction novels. City of Ghosts won the 2018 Kindle Book Review Award for Best Horror/Suspense. She won Harlequin's international search for “the next Gillian Flynn” in 2016. Her bestselling supernatural suspense GhostWriters series has earned rave reviews. As a journalist, Moncrieff’s articles have appeared in many national and international publications.
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November 18, 7 PM – 8 PM
Join award-winning writers Donna Besel and Lauren Carter as they discuss Besel’s new book The Unravelling: Incest and the Destruction of a Family.
Also available as a simultaneous YouTube stream.
Video available thereafter: https://youtu.be/JmnyqIQqJYM
In her ground-breaking memoir, Donna Besel tells what happens after she and her sisters report their father’s crimes. With honesty and creativity, she describes the emotional and legal challenges that her family faced, after the abuse disclosures erupted at a sister’s wedding.
Donna Besel grew up at West Hawk Lake and her “boreal stories” have earned national recognition. She leads workshops for students of all ages. The forests of Eastern Manitoba, where she has always lived, provide endless ideas and settings.
Lauren Carter is a writer of fiction and poetry who has lived in Manitoba since 2013. Her novel, This Has Nothing to Do with You, explored familial trauma and won the Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction. Lauren and Donna have hosted three women writers’ retreats at Falcon Trails Resort in Whiteshell Provincial Park.
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November 20, 7:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Harriet Zaidman's new book, Second Chances, featuring a conversation with Dr. Anand Kumar and Darrell Sais, hosted by Terry MacLeod.
Also available as a simultaneous YouTube stream. The video will be available for viewing thereafter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCyt_6W0mEw
Second Chances recalls the scourge of the polio epidemics of the 1950s. A teenage hockey phenom struck down by this terrible disease meets another patient in hospital, a girl whose family is being pressured to leave the Metis community of Rooster Town.
Harriet Zaidman’s first novel, City on Strike, recalled the difficulties for working class families during the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.
Terry MacLeod hosted CBC Winnipeg's Information Radio and Weekend Morning Show, and hosts and produces @Prairiedlab podcast.
Dr. Anand Kumar has training in Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine and Infectious Diseases, focusing on severe epidemic/pandemic infections.
Darrell Sais's grandparents lived in the Metis community of Rooster Town. Their home was expropriated by Winnipeg in 1960.
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Online Classes
November 3, 7:30 PM
Craft Workshop: Creating Kyphi, Fragrance of the Gods
Event by Craft Lake City and Natural History Museum of Utah
Non-Member Registration - $40
Member Registration - $36
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/3DegawI
Follow along on Zoom as we discover the rich history and significance of kyphi, an aromatic offering in the lives of people in Ancient Egypt. Students will examine a translated hieroglyphic recipe for incense found within temple walls and learn about many of the raw materials used through the kingdoms.
Sunny Smith will then guide virtual attendees through the process of constructing their own version of a kyphi formula. Attendees will warm handmade kyphi incense over charcoal in a ceramic cup created by Mean Mugs Pottery. Finally, attendees will use some of their new kyphi to create an infused oil.
This program is inspired by the current NHMU exhibition, Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs.
This workshop will be held virtually on Zoom.
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Events by Artist's Palette Durham Region
Subscribe to our channel, Artist’s Palette Durham on YouTube to be notified when we go live. Video remains up forever.
November 3, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE Live Painting Tutorial - "Moonlight Cove"
Join here: https://youtu.be/xRjSCv02mP8
Supplies needed: canvas of any size or media art paper, acrylic paints of primary yellow, blue, red and black and white.
A
few brushes - large flat or round, medium square or round and a small
detailed brush. Bring a water cup and paper towel as well.
Join Vera, live on our YouTube channel for some painting fun!
If you would like to support us you can tip Vera through PayPal using this link:
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/VeraMalitskaya
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November 17, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
FREE YouTube Live Paint Night - "Winter Chicken Barn"
Join here: https://youtu.be/k5DmNS1UmXY
Join Liesl, live on our YouTube channel for some painting fun!
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Icelandic Roots Events
November 4, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Writing Your Icelandic Family Stories, Online Event
Have you ever wanted to move beyond your genealogy research to tell the compelling stories that lurk in your Icelandic family tree? Maybe you’ve tried but got stalled along the way. Or maybe you don’t even know where to start.
Join Christina Sunley for a webinar that will cover some key principles of family history storytelling, like how to create dramatic tension that will keep your readers turning the page. We’ll look at how to mine the Icelandic Roots database for the fascinating details, first-hand accounts, and historical context that will bring your ancestors’ world to life on the page.
Christina may offer a 4-week class in the Winter or Spring to help you draft your ancestors’ Icelandic immigration story and learn how to organize and sustain a larger family history writing project.
Christina Sunley is the author of the acclaimed novel, The Tricking of Freya, which was inspired by her Icelandic family history.
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November 9, 1 PM – 2 PM webinar
November 11th is Armistice Day / Veterans Day / Remembrance Day
A public holiday to celebrate the end of World War I in 1918.
G. Jökull Gíslason, author of the book Iceland in World War II - A Blessed War, will be our guest speaker.
Jökull will share a PowerPoint presentation with photos from the occupation of Iceland by the British, Canadian, and American military. He will describe the effects of the war on Icelandic society with the immense economic impact of the war and how the country was changed, so the war is referred to as “the blessed war.”
The link will be provided in the IR Newsletters. To receive these free emails: www.IcelandicRoots.com and sign up for the blogs (newsletters).
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November 5, 11 am - 9 pm
November 6 and 7, 11 am - 5 pm
Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1V1
204.786.6641 wag.ca
$10/timed tickets Nov 5 • $5/timed tickets Nov 6-7 • Youth under 12 free
Timed tickets include access to WAG-Qaumajuq galleries.
60 artists • 3 days • 3 organizations • 1 venue
Join us for this one-of-a-kind event highlighting artists from Manitoba, Nunavut, Nunatsiavut, and the Northwest Territories.
This year’s artists: https://www.wag.ca/event/crafted/
See exhibitions like Naadohbii: To Draw Water, the first Winnipeg Indigenous Triennial, and the Visible Vault.
This year, for our philanthropic component, we’re offering the purchase of a beaded needle case, including supplies and online instruction with Jennine Krauchi, Métis beadwork artist & designer!
Each kit includes: 3 bags of beads, wool with pattern, 2 needles, lining, ribbon, instructions, and extra needles, thread, and big beads.
All proceeds will be donated to The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of Residential School Survivors, families and communities are honoured and kept safe for future generations.
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November 5, Doors 8 pm | Music 9 pm
The Park Theatre
Tickets · $24.55 via Eventbrite.ca
Dirty Catfish Brass Band are celebrating their 10 year anniversary!
DCBB will welcome special guests and former members to the stage for a party that’s on another level. Come and feel the excitement as they make their first appearance in the newly renovated space and celebrate a decade of music, community, and good times!
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Christmas Sales & Draws
November 5 AT 2 PM to November 6 AT 4 PM
Dauphin Global Gift Festival, 1st St SW, Dauphin, MB
Global Gift Festival brought to you by Ten Thousand Villages Brandon.
Featuring fair trade items from around the world.
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Online Auction live until November 6
CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 1160-675 McDermot Ave, Wpg, MB R3E 0V9
From incredible works-of-art to travel and spa experiences and more, check out the Guardian Angel Online Auction https://givergy.ca/guardianangel/?controller=home
There's something for everyone, and your support will make a big difference for women in Manitoba!
Ten women each day in our province receive the life-changing news that they have cancer. By participating in the Guardian Angel Online Auction, you will help ensure the best possible patient experience, and give hope to these women and their loved ones, by supporting the critical research, treatment and programs at CancerCare Manitoba.
For three decades, the Guardian Angels, a volunteer committee of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, have fundraised to enhance the lives of women affected by cancer. We welcome bidding or donations in support of this milestone anniversary.
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November 8, 12 PM
ROC Eastman 50/50 Early Bird Draw #1
Tickets on sale to December 18
$5 tickets at roceastman.ca & in person at our ticket locations!
Our 50/50 is back!
Last year our grand prize winner took home $50,000! This year, maybe that can be YOU!
Open to Manitoba Residents Only
Grand Prize Draw on December 20 at 12:00 pm.
Grand Prize is 50% of ticket sales, up to $50,000
3 Early Bird Prize Draws:
$500 Fuel Gift Certificate to Supersplash & 10 rounds golf at Steinbach Fly-In
on November 8, 12:00pm
$1000 Meat Package from Country Meat Deli on November 22, 12:00pm
$1,200 Sobeys Gift Certificate on December 6 at 12:00pm
Winners do not need to present at the draw. Winners will be contacted by phone/email as indicated on their ticket and posted on ROC’s social media pages.
All draws will be live streamed via social media and saved. Winners will be asked to pick up their early bird prizes at the sponsoring business. Grand prize winner will be met in person by ROC staff (if possible) or be mailed a cheque.
Early bird winning tickets will be returned to the drum for all consecutive draws.
After 30 days, unclaimed prizes will be donated to ROC Eastman.
Every ticket holder has the right to witness the draws.
All proceeds going to ROC Eastman, providing services to reduce barriers to recreation participation for children living in the Eastman region of Manitoba!
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November 20, 10 AM – 3 PM
Souris Hobbycraft, Souris, MB
Admission adults $5, seniors $3, students $2, preschoolers free.
Souris Hobbycraft featuring 40 tables of baking, crafts, and various home based businesses.
Covid protocols will be followed. This is a major fundraiser for Souris Hillcrest Museum for various restoration projects.
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November 26, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm,
November 27, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
November 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Christkindlmarkt at the Mall of Fort Garry Place
By German Canadian Congress MB Inc.
Since 1985 the German-Canadian Congress has been holding their annual Christkindlmarkt (German Christmas Market), the oldest running German Christmas Market in Canada.
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November 9, 10 AM – 3:45 PM
Online Event by A & O: Support Services for Older Adults
Register https://www.aosupportservices.ca/2021/10/12/senior-immigrant-safety-expo/?fbclid=IwAR2SmKQ-EohvLiGDEO3hQXQ-ir6ZHmWCcrAZQjoATvDLtwJxshDolyoGqkE
Senior Immigrant Safety Expo
Concerns about one’s personal safety are natural. However, for older adult newcomers those concerns seem to have been amplified recently. Incidents involving street safety, online safety, safety in their home and motor vehicle safety have been on the rise recently and caused many older adult newcomers to feel unsafe in their new country.
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November 14, 4 PM – 6 PM
Event by Science North and Sudbury Charities Foundation
Watch LIVE on our Facebook page as we illuminate the Festival of Lights at 6:15 PM.
The Sudbury Charities Foundation invites you for the launch of the Festival Of Lights!
Join us in person at Science North! Drive through and/or walk the property and enjoy hot chocolate, stand by the fire pits and take in the sights and sounds of the season!
Patrons are also welcome to enter Science North! The Festival of Trees, Exhibit Hall and washrooms will be open, and refreshments, s'mores kits and snacks will be available for purchase.
Please note that COVID-19 guidelines are in effect. Patrons will be required to wear a mask/face covering, maintain social distancing, and show valid proof of vaccination before entering Science North.
Proceeds are donated to underprivileged children in Sudbury through Send A Kid To Camp, Ten Rainbows, Better Beginnings, Better Futures, the NEO Kids Foundation, Our Children Our Future and more.
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November 29, 7 PM – 7:30 PM
X-Cues, 551 Sargent Avenue.
The Circus of Objects, by Grant Guy
An short evening of live art in a cabaret setting at the greatest (maybe) and smallest (maybe) circus in the world - the Circus of Objects featuring Kevin Longfield and Murray Toews.
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Family Nature Events
Assiniboine Park & Zoo P: 204 927 6000 | E: info@assiniboinepark.ca
https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events
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100 TREES FOR 100 YEARS
The
Assiniboine Park Conservancy is excited to launch our Trees for
Tomorrow Fund, ensuring that the beauty of your Park is sustained for
generations to come.
https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/support/donate/trees-for-tomorrow
We
have set an ambitious fundraising goal of raising $10,000 to support
the planting of 100 trees in the Park next spring.
Email: donations@assiniboinepark.ca You may also give by phoning 204 927 8080.
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Harry J. Enns Wetland Discovery Centre
Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh, MB R0C 2Z0
j_bourgeois@ducks.ca
We appreciate your patience with the new guidelines and look forward to seeing you!
This month’s events: https://www.oakhammockmarsh.ca/experience/events/
Our Gift Shop is now online!