The Parkland Humane Society invites you to help support their new ongoing fundraiser. A large collection box will be on site at Mark’s Work Warehouse in the Dauphin Market Place Mall, to collect new or gently used cat / dog collars, leashes, toys, beds, coats, kennels, food, etc. Please help an animal in need and donate. Visit the Parkland Humane Society’s website, or call 638-6966.
The Parkland Humane Society is dedicated to helping neglected, abused & homeless animals. A shelter is urgently needed so more animals can be helped. You can help by buying a brick. Your name will be displayed on the “Wall of Honor” located within the shelter. Find out more by calling 638-6966.
Dauphin Toastmasters meets Tuesdays 7-8:30 PM @ theACCParklandCollege. Learn the art of speaking, listening & thinking, in a mutually supportive & positive environment. Guests are always welcome to learn more about the club. For more info. on how YOU can be a part of Dauphin Toastmasters, contact LenBergen@ 657-2244 or Dan Rempel @ 656-4944.
The ‘Tabs for Wheelchairs’ program will accept your aluminum cans and tabs to help create wheelchairs for special-needs children. You can drop off the tabs in Dauphin at Marie’s Lottery Centre at the Mall, the cans and tabs at the Fork River Rec Centre, or Foxy’s Gas Bar in Winnipegosis. For more information, call Hope at 657-2453.
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MAY EVENTS
The RM of Ochre River reminds residents of the village and beach areas that all dogs and cats over the ages of six months must be licensed under the Animal Control By-Law. As of May 15th, this by-law will be enforced. Licenses are available at the Municipal Office.
The Parkland Humane Society is in desperate need of a temporary heated area in which to show animals up for adoption. If you have a small space and would like a tax receipt please call 638-6966. You can also become a temporary foster home. For more info on that, please call 638-6966.
This weekend in the Parkland …
Boxes of Love Project is a 100% local initiative which has been helping provide the orphans of Nadvirna, Ukraine with school supplies for the past four years. This Friday from 10am to 8pm, at the Dauphin Marketplace Mall, you can help by donating during the Backpack and School Supply Collection Day! Items in need include; backpacks, running shoes, Pens, pencils and erasers, highlighters and markers, notepads and notebooks, loose leaf and duo-tangs, cash donations are also welcome, and receipts will be issued for donations over $10. All supplies & donations are greatly appreciated!
Berdick windows and doors, a Manitoba Based manufacturing company will host a fundraiser BBQ at J & M Window and Door Company in Dauphin this Friday, between 11am and 2pm. All the proceeds will be donated to the DRCSS Safe Grad Committee.
The Dauphin Arts Council is proud to bring you the “The Rowdymen”, a rockabilly 50’s show at the WatsonArtCenterthis Friday night, Doors open at 7:30, showtime is 8! You are encouraged to dress up in your favorite 50’s attire, for great prizes! Get your advance tickets from Dauphin Music and Electronics, the Fiddelore Store, the WAC or call 638-6231.
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16th Annual Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show
The 16th annual Vision Quest Conference & Trade Show takes place at the Winnipeg Convention Centre May 15 to 17. More than 1000 Conference participants – including 100 trade show exhibitors – will come together from across Manitoba and Canada to discuss and promote Aboriginal business, community, and economic development.
This year’s event will see an expanded trade show, offering free public admission on the following dates:
Winnipeg Convention Centre, Hall A, Third Floor
Tuesday, May 15 / 7:00pm to 10:00pm – Opening Reception with Entertainment
Wednesday, May 16 / 8:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday, May 17 / 8:30am to 2:30pm
Other highlights of this dynamic three-day event include:
Ø Acclaimed and inspiring keynote speakers
Ø 16 workshops in the areas of business, community leadership and personal development
Ø Empowering youth program
Ø Culture and tradition
Ø Award presentations
Ø Gala banquet
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
Providing the opening keynote at Vision Quest on Wednesday, May 16 is Waneek Horn-Miller, a previous Olympic athlete who works and travels extensively throughout the Aboriginal world. Waneek was behind the line at OKA, is coordinator of the First Peoples House at McGill University, and is the IndigenACTION Ambassador. Through her work as a sports commentator for CBC and APTN, she has become a community advocate for sport, fitness and wellness.
Award-winning actor Eric Schweig will deliver the Vision Quest keynote on Thursday, May 17. Eric has appeared in numerous films and television shows over the past 20 years, and can be seen in The Shaman’s Source, Last of the Mohicans, Tom & Huck, and Blackstone. Eric travels Canada and the US sharing his life’s experiences with various groups and organizations in order to increase awareness of Aboriginal issues. He is also a talented artist who carves Inuit art.
HONOURARY CHAIR NAMED
Each year, Vision Quest selects a notable leader from within the Aboriginal community to be named Honourary Chair. This year’s designate is Sky Bridges, who was promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer at APTN in 2011.
For more information, conference schedule, online registration, sponsor
and exhibitor applications, visit www.vqconference.com
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In support of the Alzheimer’s Society, the ScotiaBank is hosting a fundraising BBQ on Friday May 18th, from 11am to 3pm at the Dauphin Mall, by the Safeway entrance. Hotdog, drinks and chips – $4.
An old time dance and silent auction will be held In Kinosota on Friday May 18th, from 8:00 to 12:00pm. Adults $10, youth aged 8-14 $5. Music By The Campbells, everyone welcome.
Come down to the Dauphin Marketplace Mall on Fri, May 18th from 10am to 8pm, for the Backpack and School Supply Collection Day for the Nadvirna Orphanage initiative in theUkraine! Items in need include; backpacks, running shoes, Pens, pencils and erasers, highlighters and markers, notepads and notebooks, loose leaf and duo-tangs, cash donations are also welcome, and receipts will be issued for donations over $10. Any and all supplies or donations are greatly appreciated!
The Dauphin and District Allied Arts Council are proud to bring you another exciting tribute show, this time featuring “The Rowdymen”! It’s a rockabilly 50’s tribute show at the WatsonArtsCenteron Friday May 18th. Doors open at 7:30, showtime is 8pm! You are encouraged to dress up in your favorite 50’s attire, for great prizes! Get your tickets from Dauphin Music and Electronics, the Fiddelore Store, the WAC ticket office or charge by phone at 638-6231.
Relay for Life is coming up June 1st and 2nd at the Selo Site near Dauphin. Team “In Light of a Second Chance” is selling potato and cheese perogies as a fundraiser for Relay for Life. They are $3.50 per dozen, uncooked. To order please call 638-6917 in Dauphin or 656-4652 in Winnipegosis.
Enter the riders draw and register for the ATV Derby sponsored by the meadow Portage Rec. Commission on Sunday May 20th at the hall from 11:30 to 1pm. Hands are $5ea or five for $20. Ghost riders welcome. Lunch available at the hall and at the rest stop.
Residents of Dauphin, the annual spring clean up campaign will begin on Tuesday May 22nd in the day 1 area, and progress through the 4 day cycle, until pick up is complete! All households, business establishments, and citizens, are asked to have their premises in a clean and tidy condition before the clean up campaign begins! Please place your yard waste near the back lane, but in area where damage to property will not occur. If you don’t have a back lane, please place yard waste on the boulevard at your curbside next to regular household refuse! Trucks and loaders will be in service to pick up the yard refuse!
Effective May 23rd, the Kinsmen aquatic centre is holding a special 3 day pre-registration for swimming lessons to residents of the City andRMofDauphin. Also, residential proof of address will be required and only legal quardians may register their children for lessons. If you are unable to get into summer lessons, you will still have the option to register for October lessons.
The ManitobaYouthJobCenterwill host an open house and grand opening in GilbertPlainson Wed May 23rd from 1:00 to 5:00, and in Grandview on Thurs May 24th from 1:00 to 5:00. Students, employers and community members are encouraged to stop by the MYJC offices located in the Gilbert Plains Town Office and Grandview Arena and enjoy snacks, refreshments and good company. If you are a student or youth looking for work stop by and put the centre to work for you, phone 648-5224 for more information.
Celebrate life and fashion with the Central Plains Cancer Care Fashion Show Fundraiser, Thurs May 24th, at 7pm at the Yellowhead Centre in Neepawa! Support local cancer care patients as they model the latest in spring fashions for you to enjoy. Admission is only $10, with refreshments served! Enjoy the live entertainment, and also get in on the silent auction, 25 draws for only $10. For more info call Daisy at 204-857-6100!
The Gilbert Plains Band presents their annual concert, on Friday, May 25th @ 7:30pm in the elementary school multi-purpose room. Lunch served, silver collection at the door.
The Canadian Diabetes Association will host their annual spring clothesline blitz on Fri May 25thfrom 9am to 5pm & Sat May 26thstarting at 9am. They will be happily accepting bedding, pillows, fabric, shoes, sleeping bags, boots, belts, ties, blankets, handbags and drapes! Please drop off your items in plastic bags. For more info call Sue at 638-6248
The Trinity Lutheran Church, located on the Corner of Mountain and Kirby, will be holding it’s Fundraising Garage Sale, rain or shine on Saturday May 26th, from 8am to noon.
The Gilbert Plains Legion Branch 98 is holding a supper fundraiser on Saturday May 26th beginning at 6:30pm. The cost is $15 for adults, $8 for children 7-12 and 6 & under are free. Sign up at the Legion or call 548-2217. There will be a rainbow & silent auction and all proceeds will be going towards renovations. Donations graciously accepted.
The McCreary Rec Commission is currently fundraising for an early year’s playground structure for McCrearyFletcherPark. The first fundraising event for the play structure is a social evening on Saturday May 26th at the McCreary Community Centre. Tickets are $12 each and are available from the McCreary Rec Office and participating businesses. There will be a rainbow auction as well. For more info call 835-2673.
A praznyk and cemetery service will be held at the Zoria Parish in Dauphin, on May 27th at 3pm, supper to follow. Everyone welcome.
The Dauphin Ladies Golf Season Opener will be held, Sunday, May 27th, with tee off at noon. Please register by May 24th, @ the Pro Shop or at the clubhouse. The fee is $25 for members and $50 for non members.
The Manitoba Lotteries Walk for MS will take place Sunday, May 27th in RidingMountainNational Park. To register, or for more info, go online to ms walks dot ca and click on theParkland walk link. This event will happen rain or shine.
The DRCSS Youth Philanthropy Group will be holding a bottle drive, to raise money for cancer research. Pickup dates are May 28th and June 4th, from 6-8pm. Or drop off at the school, June 4th. Call 638-4629 for more information.
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June Events
The Dauphin Friendship Centre will be accepting donations of new and used grad dressed and suits from 3:30 – 7:30 June 1st in their back hall (210 1st Avenue NE). Refreshments will be served, so come out and show support for our graduating youth.
Enjoy another Acoustic Evening, live Concert event at the Old Fire Hall in the WatsonArtsCenteron Friday June 1st at 7:30, featuring Dauphin’s Trevor Gordon along with Whistling Jeff Meldrum! A few other guests will drop by for a tune or two. Admission will go towards Jeff’s tour and also help Trevor out with his new CD and upcoming tour.
Friends and family of 9 year old Sean Mullin are holding a fundraising event for him on Friday, June 1st, from 7-9 p.m. atBarkerSchool in Dauphin. Sean suffers from a very rare genetic life threatening disease and this fundraiser will help cover costs and expenses associated with his treatments with specialists inToronto. If you can help by making a donation or assisting in the fundraiser please message Sharon Paziuk (Pa-zook) via facebook.
The Harvest Sun Music Festival will be holding Its 2nd annual preview social at the Onanole Community Centre on Saturday June 2nd from 8-1am Music by the Manhandles & The Young Pixels. Get your $10 tickets at Poor Michaels bookshop in Onanole or by emailing…harvest sun music fest@gmail.com
The Northwest Livestock Foundation invites producers to take in their livestock and pasture tour Monday, June 4th 20 miles north of Ste. Rose at the Dwayne Moffat farm. Find out about polycropping, low stress livestock handling, bale grazing, pasture planning, and more. Pre register by calling the MAFRI Go office in Ste Rose at 447-4030.
The DRCSS Youth Philanthropy Group will be holding a bottle drive, to raise money for cancer research. Pickup date is June 4th, from 6-8pm. Or drop your bottles off at the school. Call 638-4629 for more information.
The Intermountain Conservation District advises residents of the RM of Grandview that they will be commencing the groundwater monitoring program in that area on June 4th. A representative from the IMCD will be knocking on doors and asking residents to volunteer information about the age, use and condition of the well as well as collecting a water sample.
Help grow your business by attending the business planning workshop June 5th to 7th at the Roblin MAFRI office. Register by calling 204-937-6460.
The Dauphin Plains Credit Union is hosting their 12th Annual DPCU Adult Open Golf Tournament on Thurs June 7th at the Gilbert Plains Country Club. Registration 9am – Shotgun start 10am. Texas Scramble style tournament, $35/person. There must be at least 1 female on team. First 32 teams will enjoy 18 holes of golf, a BBQ and prizes. To register please call 622-4516.
The Lundar fair returns to the Lundar fair grounds on Fri June 8th and Sat June 9th! Enjoy all of your favorite attractions including the Miss Interlake Competition, the Tractor Pull, ATV Pull, Tractor Skills Competition, the annual parade, face painting, baby show, John Deere Slow races, open stock dog trials, the CKDM petting Zoo, BBQ Pork Dinner, Commercial Displays, the Midway, free stage entertainment, mutton busting, and so much more. For more info see lundarfair.com
St. Paul’s Auxiliary is hosting their annual Strawberry tea & bake sale, along with a Crocus auction & cookbook sale on Saturday June 9th from 1:30 to 3:30pm Everyone welcome
The Winnipegosis and District Health Centre is holding a 75th Anniversary Celebration June 9th at 2pm on the Centre grounds. Stop by and bid farewell to Dr. Errol Johnson!
The Fort Dauphin Museum will be hosting it’s annual 25 km Canoe-a-Thon, on Sunday, June 10th from 12-4pm at Moon Lake, with lunch to follow. Pick up pledge forms or call 638-6630 for more information.
The Ste.Rose Business Association is very pleased to announce that they will host their 1st Annual “Wheels n Chrome Show”! This Hot Rod, classic, custom, and Bike Show event is planned for Father’s Day weekend, June 15th, 16th, and 17th! Ste.Rose has a limited number of indoor accommodations, and a large outdoor overflow. To reserve a FREE indoor spot, please send a photo and history of your car, truck, or bike to strbag@hotmail.com . The weekend will feature entertainment for the whole family! For more info, you may call Jeremy at 447-2142, orWarren @ 447-2835.
The Manitoba Law Enforcements 2nd annual torch Run will take place June 16th. Any cash or raffle donations can be made by callingTara@ 622-3513. All proceeds for this grassroots fundraiser stay in Manitobain support of Manitobans who benefit through participation in sports under special Olympic programs and activities.
Head on down toHolland,MB. June 15 through 17th for The 30th annual Old Time Fiddling contest. Take in all the entertainment beginning with the Show and dance on Friday night, daily breakfast and jam sessions, the fiddling contest on Saturday at 1:30, followed by a supper & dance. End your weekend off on Sunday with music by the Moonshiners & Tiger Hills Group. A three day pass is $40 or Daily for $15. Camping is available.
Everyone is invited to take part in the McCreary Golf & Country Club’s 2nd annual “Hello Summer” 3, 5 & 10K run/walk race on Saturday June 23rd. Registration is from 7:30 to 8:15, with the race beginning at 8:30am. The cost is $15 per participant or $30 per family. Awards brunch to follow. For more Info, to register or volunteer call 835-2529 or email mccreary@inethome.ca
