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Fitness STAR International Model Search Winnipeg 2015
2015-05-09 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Winnipeg) | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada
Fitness STAR International is one of the fastest growing Fitness Organizations in North America who is coming to host our 3rd Annual Model Search event at RBC Centre in Winnipeg MB May 9th.
It is a day where Manitoba’s most aspiring Future Fitness Models rock a runway in hopes of being discovered, and we are flying in Joey Fazio- Manager to the STAR’s in a hopes to make that possible!
Our beautiful models participate with their stories told in an effort to “motivate, educate, and inspire” the masses of what is possible with hard work, sacrifice, and determination. We have a number of individuals who are taking the word IMPOSSIBLE and proving that the very spelling says I’M POSSIBLE!

Spring Giveaway Weekend 2015
2015-05-09 - 2015-05-10 | City of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Give your reusable unwanted items a new home and keep them out of the landfill!
What to do

place unwanted, reusable household items at the curb on your front street
label each item with a “FREE” (pdf – 13kb) sticker or sign
keep any items safely stored away that you don’t want to give away
remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday

What to give

books, CDs and DVDs
furniture and small appliances
sports equipment and toys
tools
yard and gardening equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, snow throwers, rakes, shovels)
kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
unwanted gifts
construction material including drywall and hardware (e.g., nails, bolts and screws)
electronics
clothing
paint

What not to give

any items infested with bed bugs (e.g., mattresses, furniture, bedding)
toilets (with a flush volume of 13 litres or more)
visit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out about items that aren’t safe to give away (e.g., baby walkers, lawn darts)

Giveaway etiquette

Take only the items at the curb marked “FREE”.
Respect other people’s property – don’t walk or drive on people’s lawns or gardens.
Giveaway items should still be in good condition.
Don’t discard any items on another person’s lawn.
Obey the traffic laws at all times (e.g., don’t block traffic, park illegally or block people’s driveways with your vehicle) and watch out for children.

50 Shades of Publishing (Conference)
2015-05-09 | St. John’s College, University of Manitoba, 92 Dysart Rd., Winnipeg, MB, Canada
A one-day conference to help you get your idea from inspiration to print. The event is subsidized by the partner groups, so you’re not likely to get an entire day with award-winning industry experts at these prices again! Lunch is included and parking is free on campus on Saturdays unless otherwise noted. You can apply for a 15-minute slot with a professional writing coach to have your writing evaluated. The folks from the Espresso Book Machine will be there to answer questions, and we’ll have prize draws after lunch.
Check-in starts at 8:30, conference runs from 9am – 4pm. See website for registration details.
Event brought to you by the MEA, AMBP, WCM, STC, EAC, and MWG (see “Partners” page on website for full names).

Luke Bryan (6-7)
2015-05-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2015-05-06 19:30 - 22:30 | MB

Kickoff to Compost Awareness Week
2015-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
In support of Compost Awareness Week, come down to The Forks to pick up FREE yard waste bags and compost, get a tour of our composting program and watch a composting demonstration to learn how easy it is to compost in your backyard. For more information on our Target Zero initiatives, please visit www.theforks.com/target-zero

MS Walk
2015-05-03 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
Join us at Festival Field to support those in our community who are living with multiple sclerosis by walking the 2.5 km and 5 km routes. Bring scooters, wheelchairs and strollers – this route is accessible to everyone. Increase your fun and create a team of family, friends and co-workers to walk with. For more information and to register, please visit www.mssoc.convio.net

Buskers Auditions 2015
2015-05-01 14:00 - 2015-05-02 16:00 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
Who will be the next great Busker at The Forks? Buskers will be auditioning for their chance at a 2015 Busk Pass. Come down to Centre Court to see some incredible talent and help us decide who should receive the Busk Pass and who should go home to practice more for next year. If you think you have what it takes to become a Busker, please visit http://www.theforks.com/events/signature-events/buskers

Hansel and Gretel
2015-04-30 19:30 - 2015-05-03 21:00 | Cercle Molière Performing Arts Theatre, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Get lost within the lush forest and glorious sounds of one of opera’s most beautiful scores as the Little Opera Company presents Hansel and Gretel. Audiences young and old are invited into this contemporary new look at a classic tale of childhood whimsy, family struggle and delectable gingerbread temptations. Shortened from Engelbert Humperdinck’s famous fairy-tale opera, librettist Ann Hodges has rewritten the score with a modern and accessible voice for a wide range of audiences, while staying true to the original’s timeless beauty and magic. Join us at Cercle Molière Theatre for a delicious night of adventure for the entire family – it’s Hansel and Gretel like you’ve never seen it before!

Def Leppard
2015-04-29 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
With 100 million records sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their credit, Def Leppard–Joe Elliott (vocals), Vivian Campbell (guitar), Phil Collen (guitar), Rick “Sav” Savage (bass) and Rick Allen (drums)—continues to be one of the most important forces in rock music. The group’s spectacular live shows, filled with powerful melodic rock anthems, have become synonymous with their name. For the past thirty years the band’s concerts have become must-see events and have quickly made them an institution in the touring industry, as they continue to sell out arenas worldwide.

Def Leppard
2015-04-29 19:30 - 22:30 | MB

OneRepublic with Special Guest Lights
2015-04-27 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
OneRepublic’s ten stop Canadian tour will make a stop at MTS Centre on Monday, April 27, 2015. The tour will kick off in Quebec City on April 18 and wrapp up in Vancouver on May 2.
The Winnipeg show will feature special guest Lights.
2015 Canadian Tour Dates:

April 18 – Colisee Pepsi -Quebec City
April 20 – Bell Centre -Montreal
April 21 – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa
April 22 – Budweiser Gardens – London
April 24 – Air Canada Centre – Toronto
April 25 – Sudbury Arena- Sudbury
April 27 – MTS Centre, Winnipeg
April 29 – Rexall Place- Edmonton
April 30 – Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary
May 2 – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena- Vancouver

OneRepublic released their debut set Dreaming Out Loud in 2007. The album included the smash single “Apologize,” which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and received a Grammy nomination. The band’s sophomore album, 2009’s Waking Up, produced three singles: “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets” and “Good Life.” OneRepublic released their third studio album, Native, in March 2013 where it debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The set includes hits “If I Lose Myself,” “Feel Again,” “Counting Stars,” “Love Runs Out” and new single “I Lived.” OneRepublic spent most of 2014 on the road headlining their Native Summer Tour and touring Europe.

One Republic
2015-04-27 19:30 - 22:30 | MB

Radical Reels Film Tour
2015-04-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Gas Station Theatre, 445 River Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3L 0C3, Canada
The best high adrenaline films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival are coming to Winnipeg on April 27! The Radical Reels Tour, now in its eleventh year, continues to push boundaries with the best action sports films from the annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.
Experience more than half a dozen wild adrenaline-pumping sports as seen through the eyes of some of today’s top athletes.
Advance tickets are $17 and are now available to purchase online! All tickets purchased through PayPal will be available for pick up at the door before the show. To claim your tickets, please bring your PayPal confirmation of payment or photo ID to the ticket box office.
For more details and to buy tickets visit our website:
http://www.accmanitoba.ca/events/radical-reels-tour/
See you there, adventure film lovers!

Bison Men's Chorus Annual Spring Concert
2015-04-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Silver Heights United Church, 199 Garrioch Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Bison Men’s Chorus invites you to join us for our Annual Spring Concert.
Special guest performers will be The Westwood Treblemakers from Westwood Collegiate.
Tickets are available at the door or from Chorus members: $10 for adults, children under 12 are free.
We hope to see you on the 26th.

2015 Winnipeg Wine Festival
2015-04-26 - 2015-05-02 | RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3J3, Canada
The annual Winnipeg Wine Festival will take place from April 26 – May 2, 2015. This years theme country is Wines of Chile. Wines of Chile will bring 116 wines from
29 wineries to the Theme Country Room at the Public Tastings, May 1st & 2nd at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
Public Tastings:

Friday, May 1, 7:00-10:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 1:00-4:00 PM
Saturday, May 2, 7:00-10:00 PM

During the event, you’ll be able to sample over 515 wines, many which are available in Manitoba for the first time and are exclusive to the Festival. 135 wineries from 11 countries will be represented at the 2015 Winnipeg Wine Festival.

Jaco Ecosolutions Recycling Blitz
2015-04-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Jaco Ecosolutions, 1215 Gateway Rd, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2G 1E6, Canada
Refrigerators and other cooling appliances (freezers, coolers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners and heat pumps) can have a major impact on the environment at the end of their service lives, leading to depletion of the ozone layer and global warming.
As part of Earth Week, on April 25, Jaco EcoSolutions at 1215 Gateway Road is holding a one day recycling blitz. Drop off your old cooling appliance between 9 AM and 3 PM and they’ll recycle them responsibly.
Call 204-233-7204 for more info.

2015 City of Winnipeg Annual Bike Auction
2015-04-25 - 2015-04-26 | Century Arena, 1377 Clarence Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The two-day event takes place on:

Saturday, April 25:
– Public Viewing from 7:00 am to 8:45 am
– Auction begins at 9:00 am sharp
– 400 Bicycles for Auction

Sunday, April 26:
– Public Viewing from 10:00 am to 11:45 am
– Auction begins at 12:00 noon sharp
– 300 Bicycles for Auction
Location:
Century Arena
1377 Clarence Ave Winnipeg, Manitoba

Payment can be made by Cash, MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Interac (no cheques)
Bikes are sold as is with no warranty or refunds. Up to 250 bicycles will be tuned and ready to ride courtesy of W.R.E.N.C.H. volunteers & mechanics
You’ll also be able to register your bike on-site for $6.30. Registering your bicycle ensures that if its lost or stolen and Winnipeg Police recover it, you’ll get it back at no extra charge!

Head to the Bicycle Auction Website for more information.

Naturally Mom & Me Showcase
2015-04-24 09:30 - 17:30 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
You love your baby more than words can express and you only want the best for them. Welcome to the first ever Naturally Mom & Me Showcase – a FREE day of all things natural for you and your baby. Come check out some of the top eco-friendly baby products, sit in on sessions such as Baby Wearing, and enter to win some great prizes. Find us at The Forks Market Tower Atrium.

Harlem Globetrotters
2015-04-23 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
The Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing back their laughs to MTS Centre on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
The Harlem Globetrotters is an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. The executive offices for the team are located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona; the team is owned by Shamrock Holdings, which oversees the various investments of the Roy E. Disney family.
Over the years they have played more than 20,000 exhibition games in 118 countries. Brother Bones’s whistled version of “Sweet Georgia Brown” is the team’s signature song. “Globie” has been their mascot since 1993.

Harlem Globetrotters
2015-04-23 19:30 - 22:30 | MB

NHL Playoffs Game 4: Winnipeg Jets vs. Anaheim Ducks
2015-04-22 20:30 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada
Winnipeg Jets vs. Anaheim Ducks

Children's Hospital Book Market
2015-04-21 - 2015-04-25 | St. Vital Centre, 1225 St. Mary's Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2M 5E5, Canada
St Vital Shopping Centre will be hosting the Children’s Hospital Book Market from April 21 – 25, 2015.
Head down to browse the amazing selection of books and find some great hidden gems. 100% of funds raised will go towards programs and equipment for the Children’s Hospital of Winnipeg.
All books are from the Book Drive held in February. There are various hardcovers and paperbacks to choose from. There are 65 different book categories, including: sports, personal development, university texts, biographies, young adult, and cookbooks. Make sure to visit the Book Market more than once, as additional books will be brought out every day!
To date, the Book Market has raised more than $7 million for the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba!

NHL Playoffs Game 3: Winnipeg Jets vs. Anaheim Ducks
2015-04-20 20:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

"How to Die in Oregon" - Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Physician-Assisted Death
2015-04-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 3P5, Canada
The recent Supreme Court ruling on physician-assisted death has caused some confusion and worry around issues of consent and access. The Winnipeg chapter of DWD is hosting a film screening of “How to Die in Oregon”, a documentary that follows the paths of people who are dying, as well as the struggles to legalize the process in Washington. At intermission we’ll interview Hon. Steven Fletcher about his proposed legislation, as well as Natasha Griffiths, daughter of Susan Griffiths, about their experience at Dignitas in Switzerland. Free to attend, and all are welcome no matter what your views on the issue.
Sunday, April 19 from 1:30 till 4:30 at the Carol Shields Auditorium, Millennium Library.

CIAO! Chocolatefest at The Forks Market
2015-04-18 13:00 - 2015-04-19 16:00 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
Sinfully sweet chocolate sculpting demonstration, FREE chocolaty crafts for kids, deliciously creamy chocolate finger painting and our famous Tour du Chocolat.
Tour du Chocolat passports are available for purchase at a cost of $7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm, while quantities last. Sample decadent delights with your own tasting passport. Chocolate flavours will range from the traditional to the innovative with unique creations like chocolate perogies, chocolate fountains and deep-fried Mars bars.

PMI Manitoba's 2015 Spring Conference - Professional Development Days
2015-04-15 20:00 - 2015-04-16 22:00 | Canada Inns Polo Park, 1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba , R3G 3P7, Canada
PMI Manitoba’s 2015 Spring Conference – Professional Development Days
Sponsored by PCGI
April 15th & 16th, 2015
CanadInns Polo Park
Project Management Institute – Manitoba Chapter will be hosting this conference for professionals of all designations. Earn up to 14 PDU’s.
A wide range of topics applicable to so many of today’s professionals: Leadership Toolbox, Influencing Outcomes without Authority, Organization and People Change Management, Strategic Planning, Leading Virtual Meetings, and many more.
See pmimanitoba.org to register. Contact prodevelopment@pmimanitoba.org for additional information or sponsorship opportunities.
We are also hosting a Keynote Dinner.
“The Canadian Human Rights Museum–My 10 Year Journey” presented by Grant Van Iderstine
April 15th, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
CanadInns Polo Park
Tickets are $40 ($30 for members)
PMI Manitoba Chapter is hosting a dinner with a keynote presentation on the journey taken to build the Canadian Human Rights Museum. In Smith Carter’s role as Executive Architect for the Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Grant was the project architect and Principal in Charge of project delivery. He will talk about his 10 year journey translating the concepts of design architect Antione Predock into reality. Resolving the technical challenges of building science and constructability required coordinating the efforts of client, architects, engineers, and speciality consultants – a total of over 40 firms.
See pmimanitoba.org to register. Contact prodevelopment@pmimanitoba.org for addtional information or sponsorship opportunities

Calgary at Winnipeg
2015-04-11 15:00 - 18:00 | MTS Centre, 300 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 5S4, Canada

Winnipeg International Writers Festival Book Sale
2015-04-10 - 2015-04-12 | The Forks, 123 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 3H6, Canada
Browse through the large selection of second hand books, pick up some new treasures and help support the Festival. Prices are $5 for hardcovers, $2 for paperbacks and $1 for children’s titles. Plus, we’ll have stacks of THIN AIR 2015 Festival program guides for FREE! Find us at The Forks Market Centre Court.

Marilyn Manson
2015-04-09 19:30 - 22:30 | MB
