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Let's Do Something -- Aug. 28, 2014 [Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada)](Brandon Sun, The (Manitoba, Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Today * 4 p.m. -- The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon at 12th Street and Rosser Avenue. Featuring home-based businesses, artisans and crafters, and fresh, local produce. This week: The Prince Eddy House Band performs from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Featuring Forbidden Flavours in the café. * 6 p.m. -- Farmers Market and Craft Sale until 8 p.m. at Deleau Centennial Park, 15 minutes west of Souris on Highway 2. * 7 p.m. -- Ultimate frisbee pickup game hosted by the Westman Ultimate Disc League until 9 p.m. at the Sportsplex. Many league members show up to play, but the night is open to anyone who would like to try ultimate frisbee without making the commitment of joining a team. Friday, Aug. 29 * All day -- Northern Lights Barrel Futurity and Derby kicks off at the Keystone Centre. The three-day event is the largest and longest running barrel racing futurity and derby in Manitoba. It brings together North America's best barrel racing owners and trainers and sets them in an action-packed race against the clock. * All day -- For hockey fans itching to get back into the rink, check out the Brandon Wheat Kings training camp. Practices begin at 8 a.m., followed by a goalie session at 9:30 a.m. and Team Black vs. Team Gold at 10:30 a.m., Team White vs. Team Gold at 6:30 p.m. at the Keystone Centre. Free admission. * 4 p.m. -- Minnedosa Farmers Market is held until 7 p.m. on North Main Street. Saturday, Aug. 30 * All day -- Wheat Kings training camp continues today with a practice at 8 a.m., followed by Team White vs. Team Black at 9:30 a.m. An intrasquad game takes place at 6 p.m. Free admission. * All day -- Northern Lights Barrel Futurity and Derby takes place at the Keystone Centre. The three-day event is the largest and longest running barrel racing futurity and derby in Manitoba. * All day -- Motocross Races at McNabb Valley Motocross (west of Minnedosa on Highway 16, follow the signs) * 8 a.m. -- Riverdale District Health Auxiliary is hosting a huge yard sale until 4 p.m. at 770 Fifth St. in Rivers. * 9 a.m. -- The Global Market is open in downtown Brandon until 1 p.m. Local produce, crafters and home-based businesses. Today: Marquis Project in the café. * 9 a.m. -- Brandon Farmers Market is now open in The Town Centre parkade until 12 p.m. Local vendors offer in-season produce, baking, jams, pickles, honey, crafts, perennials and more. Free Saturday parking. * 1 p.m. -- Koushkoupayh Days, "2 Days Done the Métis Way," kicks off with the opening ceremonies in the Riverside Valley, 34 km south of Brandon on Highway 10. Watch for the signs. Featuring authentic Métis food, cultural displays and voyageur competition. Today's entertainment includes Ryan Keplin "The Fiddling Lefty," Nite Life Band, Métis Prairie Steppers, Butch Fleury and open mic with local amateur talent. For more info, visit grandvalleymetisfestival.com. * 1:30 p.m. -- Little Irish Downs Harness Racing takes place at Killarney's Agricultural and Sports Grounds. Watch Manitoba's top drivers compete for purses which also include parimutuel races. Admission charge. * 5 p.m. -- Rock the Harvest will take place at the Manitoba Agricultural Museum in Austin, featuring some of Manitoba's homegrown talent. Tonight's lineup includes Crooks, Beetles Tribute Band and Nuthin' But Trouble. Camping, refreshments and food available. Weekend pass costs $40. * 6 p.m. -- September long weekend is the last weekend at the lake for many families so Sandy Lake is ending the summer season with some early Halloween festivities. Trick-or-treating will take place until 8 p.m. Adults and kids are encouraged to dress up. Residents are encouraged to decorate their house and yard and hand out treats to the ghosts and goblins. If you want to participate, call Linnea at 204-352-2247 or Michelle at 204-856-9691 to put your house on the map. Sunday, Aug. 31 * All day -- Northern Lights Barrel Futurity and Derby continues at the Keystone Centre. * All day -- Motocross Races at McNabb Valley Motocross (west of Minnedosa on Highway 16, follow the signs) * All day -- Koushkoupayh Days, "2 Days Done the Métis Way" continues today in the Riverside Valley, 34 km south of Brandon on Highway 10. Today's features include award-winning fiddler Jason Lepine, Nite Life Band, Turtle Mountain Steppers, Jeffrey Haney, Julianna Moore and a variety show. Food booth serving hotdogs, burgers, traditional Métis foods. Displays include a Métis village, sash weaving and classic cars. * 10 a.m. -- Day 2 of Rock the Harvest in Austin begins with a pancake breakfast, followed by a full day of performances. Taking the stage first at 1 p.m. is Hicktown, followed by Gaudry Brothers, Kate Ferris, Sharpe Sisters, Johnny Dietrich and the Silver Dollar Band, Cold Hard Cash (Johnny Cash impersonator) and Jerry Sereda. For more information, go online to ag-museum.com/events/rock-harvest. * 11 a.m. -- Dunrea Flea Market takes place at the Boissevain Fairgrounds until 4 p.m. * 1:30 p.m. -- Little Irish Downs Harness Racing takes place at Killarney's Agricultural and Sports Grounds. Watch Manitoba's top drivers compete for purses which also include parimutuel races. Admission charge. * 2 p.m. -- Brandon Wheat Kings training camp intrasquad game, presented by Canad Inns Brandon at the Keystone Centre. Admission charge. * 2 p.m. -- Westman Jams invites country, old-time and bluegrass musicians, singers and music lovers of all ages and abilities to join us for friendship, music and fun at the Sprucewoods Community Club (near Shilo) until 5 p.m. Entertainment is free, everyone welcome. * 9 a.m. -- Prisoner of War Wagon Tour at Riding Mountain National Park, "From North Africa to the North Woods." Take a wagon trip back to a unique chapter in Canada's history. Allow yourself to be transported back in time to a Canadian prisoner of war camp in the back country of RMNP. Guided by RMNP interpreters, you will ride in a horse-drawn wagon and experience a taste of what some young German soldiers who were captured on the battle lines in North Africa saw and felt when they were shipped to Canada's wilderness. Seats are $62 per person. Limited number of seats available. Advanced registration required by calling 204-848-4037 or by emailing [email protected]. At the clubs * Lady of the Lake -- Pop/R&B recording artist Candice Sand takes the stage tonight at 7:30 p.m. Sand's sound has been described as a blend of Natasha Bedingfield and Alicia Keys. Tom & the Tom Cats perform Friday at 8 p.m. and This Viral Pearl entertains Saturday at 8 p.m. * The 40 -- Rockbox performs Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. Take a musical trip back to the '90s with DJ Red and DJ Razor on Sunday. Saved by the '90s Throwback Party. Open until 2 a.m. Cover charge. * Houstons Niteclub -- Thursday is Ladies Night, free cover for ladies and Happy Hour drinks all night. Friday features $2.25 drinks and free cover for everyone till 12 a.m. On Saturday, come on out and keep the party going. * The Great Western Roadhouse -- Flirt Fridays with DJ Dirty Bird. Drink and shooter specials all night. Saloon Saturdays has ladies in free before 11 p.m. Upcoming: Sept. 5, Back to School Bubble Breaker UV Bubble Party -- dress in glow attire. * Crystal Hotel -- Thursday night karaoke at 9 p.m. Weekly jam sessions are held on Saturdays from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Free giveaway at 6 p.m. Friday. Badland Bandits take the stage Friday and Saturday 9:30 p.m. * Georgie's Lounge -- Chris Froome performs on Friday at 8 p.m. * North Hill Inn -- A Period of Darkness presents Hellborn Death Engines, White Trash Heavy Metal & Quoth the Sun Saturday at 9 p.m. Cover charge. * Double Decker Tavern -- Marcus Steiner takes the stage on Friday and Rich Jaeger on Saturday. At the galleries & museums * The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba -- Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. New exhibitions opening Sept. 4, include Endangered Species by Rosemary Kowalsky and Lateral Symmetry by Sarah Ciurysek, Elvira Finnigan, Basma Kavanagh and Tracy Peters. For more information, visit agsam.ca. * The Royal Canadian Artillery Museum at CFB Shilo -- "The Great War 1914-1915" in commemoration of the centennial of the First World War is currently on display. The exhibit runs until June 2015. The RCA Museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. until Labour Day. * The Daly House Museum -- Original home of Brandon's first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly, which was built in 1882 and is the only period museum in western Manitoba. Ordinary citizens of Brandon who were heroes at home during the First World War are commemorated in the new exhibit, "Every Citizen a Soldier," on display until Sept. 1. Hours: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. throughout the summer. For information, call 204- 727-1722. * 26th Field Regiment RCA/XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum -- Come see a vast collection of historical military items at 1116 Victoria Ave. Open Tuesdays 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Call 204-717-4579 for other times. Free admission. * The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum -- Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m, seven days a week. The museum is Canada's only air museum solely dedicated to the preservation of the history of those who trained and fought for the British Commonwealth during the Second World War. Check out our RCAF Memorial Wall display in the museum's hangar. The museum will highlight the progress on the RCAF Second World War Memorial to be unveiled on Sept. 10. * The Brandon General Museum and Archives -- On the ground floor of the old Manitoba Telephone building at 19 Ninth St. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. On display is a new exhibit showcasing Manitoba Telecom Services' history. Upcoming events * Sept. 1 -- Brandon and District Labour Council will host a Labour Day Picnic at Errol Black Park from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Free barbecue. ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at 3 p.m. * Sept. 3 -- ANAF Mixed Steel Tip Dart League will be commencing its 2014-15 season at the Army and Navy, located on 31 14th St. No experience needed. For more information, contact Susan 204-724-4282. * Sept. 4-6 -- The Rotary Club of Brandon's 23rd book sale will take place in the Victoria Inn's Imperial Ballroom. All proceeds go back into our community. * Sept. 5 -- Brandon University Students' Union presents Rock the Block in downtown Brandon on Rosser Avenue between Seventh and Ninth streets. Entertainment includes These Kids Wear Crowns, Alyssa Reid and Trooper. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and 18-plus government ID is required. Tickets available at the BUSU office or call 204-727-9660. * Sept. 6 -- Meandher Creek Pumpkin Patch opens for the 2014 season at 12 p.m. * Sept. 6 -- Cruisin for Cash fundraising motorcycle/ classic car dice run in Deloraine. Proceeds will go to the Deloraine Golf Course. * Sept. 6 -- Get a team together and join the Parkinson Superwalk at the Riverbank Discovery Centre. This is the only major fundraiser for the Parkinson Society in Westman. Registration opens at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11 a.m. Register online at parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call the Brandon Parkinson Society office at 204-726-1702. * Sept. 6 -- McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church Common Ground Community Carnival and Barbecue will take place on the Keystone Centre grounds from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Features old-fashioned carnival games and activities, a variety of live music, a petting zoo and a hotdog barbecue. * Sept. 6 -- Jazz Winnipeg and the Brandon Folk Music and Arts Festival have partnered to present Royal Wood live in Brandon at the Lorne Watson Recital Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at jazzwinnipeg.com. * Sept. 7 -- Brandon Sun/Taurus Golf Mother & Daughter golf tournament takes place at Northern Pines Golf Course. * Sept. 7 -- Road Rebels present their fifth annual Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre barbecue fundraiser and show and shine at Dinsdale Park from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds to the Elspeth Reid Family Resource Centre. Free admission. For more information, call 204-729-5808 or email [email protected]. * Sept. 9-13 -- The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil will be at Canadian Forces Base Shilo at the Multi-purpose Training Facility located on Portsmouth Road. The Afghanistan Memorial Vigil includes 190 memorial plagues representing 161 fallen Canadians and 40 Americans who had been under Canadian military command in Afghanistan. * Sept. 11 -- Forman Auto Centre is pleased to host a Bud, Spud, & Steak night on Sept. 11 at Canad Inns Roadhouse from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. We have put a team together and are now trying to raise funds and awareness for the CIBC Run for the Cure. Tickets can be purchased at either Forman Honda/Mazda reception desks. * Sept. 13 -- Join Prairie Social Singles for the first dance of the fall season from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. at the Park Avenue Activity Centre, 311 Park Ave. E. Dance to the music of Helen and the Heartbreakers. For more information, call Lorraine at 204-725-2389. * Sept. 13 -- The Soldiers of Song -- Canada's Dumbells will perform at the Virden Aud Theatre at 7 p.m. The Dumbells were born in the muck and mire of the First World War trenches near Vimy Ridge. The Dumbells with Jason Wilson leading a stellar cast is a highly entertaining show celebrating Canada's famous Concert Party. Tickets are available at the Virden Legion prior to the show and at the ticket wicket on the night of the show. Rush seating. Only 500 sold. For more information, call Kel at 204-748-1668. * Sept. 13 -- Brandon and Area United Way presents Brandon's Largest Garage Sale, which will take place in the Manitoba Room at the Keystone Centre from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission charge. Children under 12 are free. * Sept. 13 -- Big Brothers and Sisters' Run to Survive -- Dead or Alive Zombie Run will take place at Turtle Crossing. To register or for more information, visit runtosurvivedoa.ca. * Sept. 13 -- Brandon Wedding Expo 2014 will take place at the Keystone Centre from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or visit keystonecentre.com for more information. * Sept. 13 -- Southview Flea Market is back! Southwestern Manitoba's largest new indoor/outdoor market with artwork, collectibles, handmade goods and vintage treasures. Runs from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at Highway 110 and 17th Street E. * Sept. 13 -- Come Try Ringette -- a chance to try a new sport! 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Kinsmen Arena in the Keystone Centre. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to ice time. Registrations for new and returning players will be taken, and used equipment will be for sale during the event. For more information or to register, visit ComeTryRingette.com. * Sept. 14 -- Brandon Pugfest will be held at the East End Community Centre from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call Trudy at 204-721-0660. This year's theme is "tea party". Costumes are encouraged! * Sept. 14 -- Tribute to The Legends -- Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and "The King" Elvis Presley will be held at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or online at wmca.ca. * Sept. 20 -- Rivers Crafty home and craft show will take place at the Riverdale Community Centre from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. * Sept. 20 -- Kenny vs. Spenny Live is coming to the Keystone Centre. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. This is an 18-plus event, no minors. Tickets on sale at tickets.keystonecentre.com or call 204-726-3555. * Sept. 20 -- Koba Entertainment presents Toopy and Binoo Live! Fun and Games at the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium with shows at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets available at the WMCA office 204-728-9510 or at wmca.ca. * Sept. 23 -- Opportunities for Tomorrow: Life after the Classroom sponsored by Westman Retired Educators Association takes place at Seniors for Seniors from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $8 catered luncheon. RSVP to Heather at 728-1175 or Mavis at 727-2849 by Sept. 16. (c) 2014 The Brandon Sun |