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January 2012 |
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January 4 – February 11
Art Exhibition: Mennonite Women Evolving |
Where:
Portage & District Arts Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Acrylic and oil paintings depicting a historical
perspective. Beverley Friesen & Gail Sawatzky. |
January 6
Meet the Author
Joylene Nowell Butler |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library presents Author
Joylene Nowell Butler on Friday January 6th from
6:30-8:00 pm. Spend the evening with Joylene as she
reads from her books and shares her experiences in
writing suspense novels. Refreshments will be
served. Books will be available for signing
and purchasing. |
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January 14
PAWS
(Portage Animal Welfare Society) Adopt-a-thon
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Where:
Herman Prior Centre
Contact: 204-857-PAWS (7297)
Website:
www.portageanimalwelfaresociety.com
More Info: Portage Animal Welfare
Society will have all of thier adoptable dogs and
puppies and some of their cats and kittens at the
Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Rd North. Come
meet these pets and see who's the right fit for your
family. We have no shelter building so this is the
only way to view the animals all at one time.
The adoption fee includes a veterinary check-up,
de-worming, current vaccinations, spay or neuter and
tattoo. |
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January 14
Last Ditch on the Left |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info: Gentle rhythms and tender melodies
bind the mysterious sounds of Kerri Woelke and Brent
Warren. –CBC Radio 3.
This folk duo has been making a name for themselves
as a top emerging Manitoba performance group. Visit
their website at
www.lastditchontheleft.com
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January 17
Meet the Author |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Meet the Author of the award winning book "Black
Bottle Man" Craig Russell on Tuesday January 17th at
6:30 pm. Join Craig Russell for an interesting
conversation about this writing and accomplishments!
Refreshments will be served and books will be
available. |
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January 18
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series: "The Guard” |
Where:
Portage Cinema Centre
Contact:
Portage & District Arts
Centre @ 239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series...rolling
for the 8th season brings the Best Canadian and
Foreign Independent films you hear the critics rave
about to Portage la Prairie! |
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January 25 - 29
Scotties Tournament of Hearts |
Where:
PCU Centre, Portage la Prairie
Contact: Visit the PCC Scotties
site for ticket and volunteer info:
www.manitobascotties2012.ca
More Info: The Portage Curling Club is proud
to host the Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Provincial Championship Presented by Monsanto |
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January 28
Cynthia MacLeod in Concert |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info: From her home base in tiny Prince
Edward Island fiddling sensation Cynthia MacLeod has
built an international reputation that is expanding
around the globe. Visit her website at
www.cynthiamacleod.com |
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February 2012 |
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Until February 11
Art Exhibition: Mennonite Women Evolving |
Where:
Portage & District Arts Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Acrylic and oil paintings depicting a historical
perspective. Beverley Friesen & Gail Sawatzky. |
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February 1
The Melville Boys |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info: The Glesby Centre features the
highly acclaimed MTC touring live theatre
performance of The Melville Boys. Showtime 7:30.
Tickets: $20 each / $12 for students. |
February 3
Children's Movie - A Turtle's
Tale |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Friday February 3rd at 6:30 pm. Ages 5 and up.
Registration is required for this free session. This
session is for children who are ready to be in a
group setting independent from thier caregiver. |
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February 11
PAWS
(Portage Animal Welfare Society) Adopt-a-thon
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Where:
Herman Prior Centre
Contact: 204-857-PAWS (7297)
Website:
www.portageanimalwelfaresociety.com
More Info: Portage Animal Welfare
Society will have all of thier adoptable dogs and
puppies and some of their cats and kittens at the
Herman Prior Centre, 40 Royal Rd North. Come
meet these pets and see who's the right fit for your
family. We have no shelter building so this is the
only way to view the animals all at one time.
The adoption fee includes a veterinary check-up,
de-worming, current vaccinations, spay or neuter and
tattoo. |
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February
14
Art
Exhibition: Water |
Where:
Portage & District Arts Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Watercolour paintings by Sandi Storen |
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February 15
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series: "The Way”
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Where: Portage
Cinema Centre
Contact:
Portage & District Arts Centre @
239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series...rolling
for the 8th season brings the Best Canadian and
Foreign Independent films you hear the critics rave
about to Portage la Prairie!
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February 18
Sultans of String in Concert |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info: 2010 Juno Award nominees and
Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity Sultans of
String thrill their audiences with their global
sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk,
Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy Jazz.
Visit their website at
www.sultanofstring.com |
February 23
Jail & Bail Fundraiser |
Where:
PCU Centre
Contact: Portage Community
Revitalization Corp. @ 240-7272
Website:
www.portagecrc.com
More Info: The Portage Rotary Club and
PCRC have joined forces in a Jail and Bail
Fundraiser to raise money to go towards the
expansion of the Bike and Walking Paths. Come
to the PCU Centre and see who is in trouble and
needs help getting out of "jail" |
February 23
Giant Board Game |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info: Big Brothers Big Sisters
partnering with the Portage Regional Library invites
everyone to come play the "GIANT BOARD GAME" At the
Library at 6:30 pm. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Admission is FREE. No
registration required. |
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February 24 -26
EF Moon Construction Western Canadian Pond
Hockey Championships
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Where:
Exhibition Grounds on Island Park
Contact:
http://portagepondhockey.com/
Website:
http://portagepondhockey.com/
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February 25
Del Barber in Concert |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info:
One of Canada’s best kept secrets but not for long!
Juno nominee Del Barber, has just begun to walk into
the public eye. Barber easily weaves experiences
and characters into songs that span the gulf between
the sacred and the profane. Tied together by
Barbers polished finger-style guitar work and
soaring melodies, Barbers tunes are always
accessible and inviting while remaining rich and
poetic in scope.
www.myspace.com/delbarber
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March 2012 |
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March 10
Sweet Alibi |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info:
The Sweet Alibi captivates their audiences with
their alluring bled of soulful melody and
folks/roots tradition. Their soulful voices will
win you over after their first song. Absolutely
sweet music.
www.myspace.com/thsweetalibi |
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March 21
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series: "Tinker,
Tailor Soldier, Spy” |
Where:
Portage Cinema Centre
Contact:
Portage & District Arts
Centre @ 239-6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
PDAC Reel Event Independent Film Series...rolling
for the 8th season brings the Best Canadian and
Foreign Independent films you hear the critics rave
about to Portage la Prairie! |
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March 24
Brad Johner |
Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
More Info:
Brad Johner continues his hot streak in Canadian
country music. As one of Saskatchewan's most awarded
and respected artists on the national stage, Brad
Johner has enjoyed over two decades of success as
both a group and solo artist.
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April 2012 |
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April 18
Healthy Communities Conference |
Where: TBA
Contact:
Central Reional Health Authority @ 428-2736.
Website:
www.rha-central.mb.ca
More Info:
The Central Regional Health Authority and the
community of Portage la Prairie are offering a free
community webinar, "The Olympian in all of us" which
focuses on the connection between physical activity
and mental well being. The morning will
feature gold metal Olympian Jennifer Botterill, and
the afternoon will be a panel highlighting community
programs and resources that use physical activity to
improve mental health. To register or for more
info call 428-2736. |
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April 26, 27, 28
Prairie Players Theater presents "Til Beth do Us
Part"
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Where:
William Glesby Centre
Contact:
(204) 239-4848 Glesby Box
Office for tickets
More Info:
The comedy "Til Beth do Us Part", written by Jones,
Hope, and Wooten (the same playwrights who
wrote "The Hallelujah Girls") and directed by Rosa
Albanese Rawlings. Tickets will be $13.00 each.
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May 2012 |
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May 6
Mark Morisseau School of
Music Concert
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Where: William
Glesby Centre
Contact: (204) 239-4848
Website:
www.glesbycentre.ca
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May 10
Celebration of the Arts
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Where: William
Glesby Centre at 5:30
Contact: (204)
239 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Fundraising Dinner & Art Auction 25th Anniversary
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May 12
Sharing Our World Multicultural
Event |
Where: Canad
Inns
Contact: PCRC
(Portage Community Revitalization Corp at 240-7272
Website:
www.portagecrc.com
More Info:
Portage Community Revitalization Corporation is
hosting the 3rd Annual Sharing Our World
Multicultural Event. Sharing Our World presents an
opportunity for people to share information and
learn more about the traditions, customs, values,
foods, music, art and history of the many diverse
groups that make up our City and surrounding area.
Participants of all ages will be able to enjoy the
many “Tastes of the World” as they sample foods from
different cultures. Sharing Our World will
take place Saturday, May 12 at the Canad Inns.
For more information contact PCRC at 240-7272 or go
to
www.portagecrc.com.
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May 25 - 26
Manitoba Animal Welfare
Conference 2012 "Cats & Dogs 101" |
Where: Canad
Inns Portage la Prairie
Contact:
Portage Animal Welfare Society @
204-857-7297 or
portageanimalwelfaresociety@hotmail.com
Website:
www.portageanimalwelfaresociety.com
More Info:
The
Portage Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) is hosting
thier Manitoba Animal Welfare Conference 2012 "Cats
& Dogs 101" on Friday May 25 and Saturday May
26. Friday will feature speaker Kit Jenkins
from PetSmart Charities talking all about cats and
Saturday will feature speaker Brad Pattison (TV Host
from "At the End of My Leash"). Conference
will run both days from 8am to 4:30 pm.
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May 26
Portage Model Railway Club's 3rd
Annual Train Day |
Where: Old CPR
Station on 3rd Street NE
Contact: Guy
Gauthier at (204)
857-9035 or
guynamedguy@mymts.net
More Info:
The Portage
Model Railway Club
3rd Annual Train Day consist of a
BBQ and an
open house to the public showing our model railway
layouts and railway artifacts. It is open to all and
should appeal to anyone who has a love for the old
and trains. The date of the event:
Saturday, May 26,
2012. The location is
the old CPR station on 3rd street
in town and.
Admission is a donation of a non-perishable item to
be given to the local food bank.
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June 2012 |
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June 3
37th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Flea
Market Show & Sale
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Where: BDO Centre (
former Centennial Arena) 390 - 1st St NW
Contact: Barry Bills @ 857-3020 or vial email
at bvbills@shaw.ca
More Info: Portage la Prairie Heritage
Inc is holding it's 37th Annual Antiques &
Collectibles Flea Market Show & Sale Sunday June 3rd
2012 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Admission is
$3.00.
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June 9
Central Plains Challenge Walk |
Where: Portage
la Priarie
Contact: Daisy
Dowhy @ 857-6100 or visit
www.centralplainscancercare.com
More Info:
This is the 5th year for the 15K challenge walk that
the Portage Crew has organized. All funds
raised by walkers go to Central Plains Cancer Care
Services in support of the programs and services
they offer to the 72 communities in our surrounding
area. Visit
www.centralplainschallengewalk.ca for further
details regarding the walk.
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June 10
Vintage Cruisers Annual Show &
Shine |
Where: Island
Park
More Info:
Cruisin' the Island- Vintage
Cruisers Annual Show & Shine
Island Park in
Portage la Prairie 10am to 4pm.
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June 29, 30 & July 1
Portage Kennel Club
All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trials |
Where: Canad
Inns Portage la Prairie
Contact: Tammy
Dunbar @ 239-4925 or
tdunbar@mymts.net
More Info:
Great variety of breeds and many
different events.
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July 2012 |
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July –
All month long!
Berry Season
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Where: Portage
la Prairie and Area
Contact: Berry Hotline at 1-877-332-3379
Website:
www.pfga.com
More Info:
Delicious berries ripe for picking every year in
July. Pick your own or get them pre-picked.
We are the “Strawberry Capital of Canada!”
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July 1
Canada Day
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Where: Island
Park
Contact: www.pcucentre.ca
Website:
www.pcucentre.ca
More
Info: On July 1st join us for a
free celebration of Canada’s birthday at Island
Park. The festivities include pancake
breakfast, performances, children’s activities and a
wonderful fireworks display over the shores of
Crescent Lake.
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July 3 - September 1
34th Annual
Spectacular Summer Book Sale |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library (40-B Royal Road
N)
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Books, Collectable Books, Magazines, Vidoes, LPs and
more. New items are added daily so visit often
for the best selection. An entire summer to browse
for books at bargain prices! Remeber, when you
buy it helps us resupply! Watch for notices
and visit thier website for sale updates.
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July
7, 8 & 9
Portage Ex
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Where:
Exhibition Grounds
Contact: http://www.portageex.com/
Website:
http://www.portageex.com/
More Info:
There is something for
everyone at the fair – 4-H achievements, horse and
cattle shows, family and children's entertainment, a
petting zoo, midway rides and games of chance,
displays of various nature, as well as food prepared
by local nonprofit organizations. For your enjoyment
"Select Shows" Midway will be returning with rides
for all ages.
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August 2012 |
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Until September 1
34th Annual Spectacular
Summer Book Sale |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library (40-B Royal Road
N)
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Books, Collectable Books, Magazines, Vidoes, LPs and
more. New items are added daily so visit often
for the best selection. An entire summer to browse
for books at bargain prices! Remeber, when you
buy it helps us resupply! Watch for notices
and visit thier website for sale updates.
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August
11
Portage Potato Festival
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Where: PCU
Centre parking lot
Contact: http://www.portagepotatofest.ca
Website:
http://www.portagepotatofest.ca
More Info:
a pancake breakfast, Baby Spud
contest, children and family performers, “Battle of
the Bands”, concessions (including free french
fries!), as well as headlining entertainment, local
crafters, merchants, street vendors and much more.
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August
25-26
6th Annual
Prairie Ripples Art Tour
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Where: Portage
la Prairie
Contact: www.prairieripples.com
Website:
www.prairieripples.com
More Info:
This self guided tour highlights Art
and Culture in the Portage la Prairie area.
Meander at your own pace and chat with the artists
and see where they work. Experience their
beautiful creations up close in a friendly relaxing
atmosphere.
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September 2012 |
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September 1 - Last Day!!
34th
Annual Spectacular Summer Book Sale |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Regional Library (40-B Royal Road
N)
Contact:
204-857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Books, Collectable Books, Magazines, Vidoes, LPs and
more. New items are added daily so visit often
for the best selection. An entire summer to browse
for books at bargain prices! Remeber, when you
buy it helps us resupply! Watch for notices
and visit thier website for sale updates.
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September 7
Fall Harvest Feast |
Where: Lions
Prairie Manor
Contact: Norma Will 857-7864, ext
2223
More Info:
Fall Harvest Feast, Friday, September 7, 2012, 11:00
– 1:00 p.m., Lions Prairie Manor. Tickets $10.00
can be purchased at the door. This fundraiser is
sponsored by the Lions Prairie Manor Foundation.
All proceeds are returned for resident comforts.
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October 2012 |
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October 1 – December 24
Crafters Hand
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Where: Portage
Mall
Contact: Denyse Jack 856-6394 or
drjack@xplornet.com
More Info:
12-week craft and bake sale from local
crafters all items homemade or home baked….lots of
gift ideas, preserves, etc
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October
19-22
Canad Inns Prairie Classic
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Where: Portage
la Prairie Curling Club
Contact: Canad
Inns Portage la Prairie (204) 857-9745
More Info:
The Canad Inns Prairie Classic will
feature the best curling teams in Canada competing
for prize money.
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October 26-27
Prairie Ripples Art Sale
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Where: William
Glesby Centre
Contact: www.prairieripples.com
Website:
www.prairieripples.com
More Info:
Check out the quality original art and
craft by local artists as well as vendors from
outside of Portage la Prairie. Unique blend of
original quality art and craft. An excellent
place to pick up that special handmade Christmas
gift.
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November 2012 |
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All Month
Crafters Hand
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Where: Portage
Mall
Contact: Denyse Jack 856-6394 or
drjack@xplornet.com
More Info:
12-week craft and bake sale from local
crafters all items homemade or home baked….lots of
gift ideas, preserves, etc
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December 2012 |
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Until December 24th
Crafters Hand |
Where: Portage
Mall
Contact: Denyse Jack 856-6394 or
drjack@xplornet.com
More Info:
12-week craft and bake sale from local
crafters all items homemade or home baked….lots of
gift ideas, preserves, etc
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December 7
Jingle Bell Breakfast
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Where: William
Glesby Centre
Contact:
Salvation Army at 204-239-7213
More Info: Kick
off the holidays season at the Jingle Bell
Breakfast. Drop by for a morning snack,
musical entertainment and make a donation to the
local Salvation Army. The Salvation Army is
collecting for its Christmas Hamper drive and is
asking for donations of non-perishable food items
and new unwrapped toys for children.
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December 7
Santa’s Parade of Lights
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Where:
Saskatchewan Avenue
Contact: Chamber
of Commerce @ 204-857-7778
More
Info: Bring the whole
family out to enjoy Portage la Prairie's Christmas
parade to ring in the festive season.
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December 7 to January 7
Island of Lights
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Where: Island
Park
Contact: City of
Portage la Prairie at (204)
239-8334
Website:
www.tourismportage.com
More Info:
Come
visit Island Park, the brightest spot in Portage la
Prairie during the Manitoba Hydro Power Smart Island
of Lights! Manitoba's longest running drive
through light show runs nightly from 6:00 - 10:00 pm
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