Events Listings

Campus events

The Graduate Students’ Association is STILL hiring an editor/ production manager for the Gradzette. For information contact Meghan Gallant at 474-9181. Someone apply!

Beetles and Biodiversity Seminar: featuring Rob Roughley, Entomology. Thurs, Sept. 22, Donuts at 3. Seminar at 3:30 Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building. Everyone welcome!

Native Studies Coloquium Series, Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:20, Rm. 307 Tier; Sept. 28 - David Hultin “Reflecting on Aboriginal nursing students distance technology learning experiences in northern Manitoba.” Oct. 5 - Ramona Neckoway “Dam(n) it all! Hydroelectric development in northern Manitoba” Everyone welcome!

Live and learn

Travel CUTS Fall Travel Seminars: Sept. 28 GAP Year Abroad 7p.m. Mountain Equipment Co-op; Sept. 29 Work Abroad Noon Room 217 U. Ctr.; Sept. 30 Get the Dirt on Downunder 7p.m. Museum of Man and Nature Auditorium. Information on trip planning, volunteering and working abroad will be covered. No admission fee. Info: 269-9530.

Financial fitness group for women: money management, budgeting, spending plans, emotional and spiritual aspects of money. FREE. 8 sessions, Tues. mornings. Register/ Info: Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 477-1123.

Positive Coping Group: coping with trauma, pain and stress. 8 week group to empower women to cope positively. Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. FREE. Info/ Registration 477-1123.

My mother, my childhood & me. A women’s group focused on grieving, how we were mothered and learning to mother ourselves. Thursdays 6:30 - 9, Starting Oct. 9. FREE. Register: 477-1123.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding the following events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, 1st Friday of the month 6 -8. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: 2nd Friday of the month 6 -8. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: 3rd Friday of the month 6 -8. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

12th Annual Fall Tea at the Kildonan Personal Care Centre – Refreshments, prizes, crafts, and monster trucks. Oct. 1, 2 – 4. Everyone welcome! 1970 Henderson Hwy. Info: 334-4633.

“Shifting Focus, Learning New Strategies: Dealing with Neuro-Behavioural Differences “ Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 CanadInns/ Fort Garry Hotel. Speakers include: Leslie Packer, PhD., Joe McLellan, teacher and Aboriginal author and Mort Doran, MD. $65 members/ $79 other. Registration and info: http://www.tourette.ca/comingevents/PDFs/Winnipeg-Conf-Oct2005.pdf.

Sportswriting legend Jim Taylor reads from his new book: “The Best of Jim Coleman: Fifty Years of Canadian Sport from the Man Who Saw It All” McNally Robinson Portage Place, Tues. Oct. 11, 4p.m.

Endless opportunities

ST. NORBERT FARMERS MARKET - Local produce, baked goods, and crafts. Square dancers, traditional music. Saturdays 8 -3 (starting June 25 ) 3514 Pembina Hwy. Call Pat at 256-6411 for more info.

EXCHANGE DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET - Every Saturday in Sept, Old Market Square; Manitoba-grown produce, arts & crafts, home baking and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 942-6716 or email info@exchangedistrict.org.

VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required.

Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca.

Volunteer for Jewish Child and Family Service: You don’t have to be Jewish to volunteer at JCFS. Come and visit us at University Centre on Wed., Sept. 28.

Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660.

DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Avenue, 4 – 5:30. Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981.

Catching Our Breath: Smoking Cessation Group - Women’s Health Clinic, 419 Graham Ave. Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 (Actual start date is subject to registrations) Fee includes resource material. Info & registration: 947-1517.

The Stone Soup Storytellers Circle: Aqua Books on Saturday nights beginning Sept. 10. All sessions start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Info: Kelly Hughes 943- 7555 or www.aquabooks.ca.

The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. 594 Main St.

Art for the people

Winnipeg Short Film Massacre; a nonprofit festival showcasing shorter-length horror films. Currently accepting entries for 2005. There is a $5 submission fee. Entry deadline is Oct 1. VHS or DVD only. 29 Shoreline Dr. Winnipeg, R3P 2J7 Info: winnipegshortfilmmassacre@hotmail.com.

COO-COOSH by Doug Nepinak. Sept. 29 - Oct. 9 2005 8:00 p.m. nightly Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Performance Studio The Crocus Building, 211 Main St. at Bannatyne. Sunday Matinees Only 2pmInfo: theatre@mts.net.

“My Beautiful War” an exhibition by Paul Robles, paper-cuts based on the idea of conflict. Quiet Room Gallery, Rm. 111 St. John’s College. Runs until Oct. 20. Info: alward@cc.umanitoba.ca.

LA GALERIE - presents “indicible non illisible.” An international symposium on the literary work of St. Boniface poet, J.R. Léveillé. Sept. 19 - Oct. 2. Culturel Centre Franco-Manitobain. Info:http://colloqueleveille.cusb.ca/lesoeuvres.htm.

Speaking Crow Poetry: featured reader - BARBARA SCHOTT followed by open mic. Tues., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery - 414 Academy Rd. Free.

Shake it

Ham with guests Mind Of A Squid: Fri. Sept. 30 10 p.m. Ragpickers Theatre, 213 McDermot Ave. $6.

Kendra’s birthday: Oct. 1, All day. Everyone welcome. $12.

Martyn Joseph, Tue. Oct. 4, doors, 7:15, show 8p.m. West End Cultural Centre $17/ $20 ticketmaster or WECC.

Matt Epp at Jon Parks’ moving away party10 p.m. Oct. 6 Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club.

DJ Fleur and Mama Cutsworth present: The first installment of the SÜGAR DANCE PARTY SERIES. Fri. Oct. 7, 9 p.m. Graffiti Gallery 109 Higgins. $4.99/ $4 with non-perishable food item.





Volume 93 • Issue 7	The Official University of Manitoba Students' Newspaper Website	September 28, 2005

Home About Us Advertise Contact Staff Current Issue PDF Employment Letters to the Editor Meet the Staff Online Archives Personals Volunteer	Font Size Respond Email Print-Friendly Events Listings Campus events The Graduate Students’ Association is STILL hiring an editor/ production manager for the Gradzette. For information contact Meghan Gallant at 474-9181. Someone apply! Beetles and Biodiversity Seminar: featuring Rob Roughley, Entomology. Thurs, Sept. 22, Donuts at 3. Seminar at 3:30 Carolyn Sifton Lecture Theatre, 130 Agriculture Building. Everyone welcome! Native Studies Coloquium Series, Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:20, Rm. 307 Tier; Sept. 28 - David Hultin “Reflecting on Aboriginal nursing students distance technology learning experiences in northern Manitoba.” Oct. 5 - Ramona Neckoway “Dam(n) it all! Hydroelectric development in northern Manitoba” Everyone welcome! Live and learn Travel CUTS Fall Travel Seminars: Sept. 28 GAP Year Abroad 7p.m. Mountain Equipment Co-op; Sept. 29 Work Abroad Noon Room 217 U. Ctr.; Sept. 30 Get the Dirt on Downunder 7p.m. Museum of Man and Nature Auditorium. Information on trip planning, volunteering and working abroad will be covered. No admission fee. Info: 269-9530. Financial fitness group for women: money management, budgeting, spending plans, emotional and spiritual aspects of money. FREE. 8 sessions, Tues. mornings. Register/ Info: Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre 477-1123. Positive Coping Group: coping with trauma, pain and stress. 8 week group to empower women to cope positively. Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre. FREE. Info/ Registration 477-1123. My mother, my childhood & me. A women’s group focused on grieving, how we were mothered and learning to mother ourselves. Thursdays 6:30 - 9, Starting Oct. 9. FREE. Register: 477-1123. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding the following events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, 1st Friday of the month 6 -8. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: 2nd Friday of the month 6 -8. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: 3rd Friday of the month 6 -8. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. 12th Annual Fall Tea at the Kildonan Personal Care Centre – Refreshments, prizes, crafts, and monster trucks. Oct. 1, 2 – 4. Everyone welcome! 1970 Henderson Hwy. Info: 334-4633. “Shifting Focus, Learning New Strategies: Dealing with Neuro-Behavioural Differences “ Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 CanadInns/ Fort Garry Hotel. Speakers include: Leslie Packer, PhD., Joe McLellan, teacher and Aboriginal author and Mort Doran, MD. $65 members/ $79 other. Registration and info: http://www.tourette.ca/comingevents/PDFs/Winnipeg-Conf-Oct2005.pdf. Sportswriting legend Jim Taylor reads from his new book: “The Best of Jim Coleman: Fifty Years of Canadian Sport from the Man Who Saw It All” McNally Robinson Portage Place, Tues. Oct. 11, 4p.m. Endless opportunities ST. NORBERT FARMERS MARKET - Local produce, baked goods, and crafts. Square dancers, traditional music. Saturdays 8 -3 (starting June 25 ) 3514 Pembina Hwy. Call Pat at 256-6411 for more info. EXCHANGE DISTRICT FARMERS MARKET - Every Saturday in Sept, Old Market Square; Manitoba-grown produce, arts & crafts, home baking and more. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: 942-6716 or email info@exchangedistrict.org. VOLUNTEER LANGUAGE PARTNERS needed at the English Language Centre, U of M. Call Corrie at (204) 298-6937 to sign-up. References and interview required. Seven Oaks General Hospital seeks daytime volunteers for the gift shop, lobby, visiting and clerical work. Interested? Call: 632-3179 or www.sogh.mb.ca. Volunteer for Jewish Child and Family Service: You don’t have to be Jewish to volunteer at JCFS. Come and visit us at University Centre on Wed., Sept. 28. Youth Drop-In Program, Keewatin Community Resource Centre - Connect to the Internet, play pool and more. 1880 Alexander Ave. Mon., Wed. and Fri.: 4 - 8:30 Sat: Noon - 5 Info: 632-4660. DREAM KEEPERS: Confidential support for female and transgender youth 12 - 20. Klinic Community Health Centre, 870 Portage Avenue, 4 – 5:30. Every Thursday. Info: Angie at 784-4029 or Carie at 931-0981. Catching Our Breath: Smoking Cessation Group - Women’s Health Clinic, 419 Graham Ave. Thurs. 6:30 – 8:30 (Actual start date is subject to registrations) Fee includes resource material. Info & registration: 947-1517. The Stone Soup Storytellers Circle: Aqua Books on Saturday nights beginning Sept. 10. All sessions start at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Info: Kelly Hughes 943- 7555 or www.aquabooks.ca. The BIKE DUMP - Now open: Fix your bike, build a bike, use the tools, parts, space and expertise provided by volunteers. Every Sunday 12 - 6. Donations welcome. 594 Main St. Art for the people Winnipeg Short Film Massacre; a nonprofit festival showcasing shorter-length horror films. Currently accepting entries for 2005. There is a $5 submission fee. Entry deadline is Oct 1. VHS or DVD only. 29 Shoreline Dr. Winnipeg, R3P 2J7 Info: winnipegshortfilmmassacre@hotmail.com. COO-COOSH by Doug Nepinak. Sept. 29 - Oct. 9 2005 8:00 p.m. nightly Winnipeg’s Contemporary Dancers Performance Studio The Crocus Building, 211 Main St. at Bannatyne. Sunday Matinees Only 2pmInfo: theatre@mts.net. “My Beautiful War” an exhibition by Paul Robles, paper-cuts based on the idea of conflict. Quiet Room Gallery, Rm. 111 St. John’s College. Runs until Oct. 20. Info: alward@cc.umanitoba.ca. LA GALERIE - presents “indicible non illisible.” An international symposium on the literary work of St. Boniface poet, J.R. Léveillé. Sept. 19 - Oct. 2. Culturel Centre Franco-Manitobain. Info:http://colloqueleveille.cusb.ca/lesoeuvres.htm. Speaking Crow Poetry: featured reader - BARBARA SCHOTT followed by open mic. Tues., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. Academy Bar & Eatery - 414 Academy Rd. Free. Shake it Ham with guests Mind Of A Squid: Fri. Sept. 30 10 p.m. Ragpickers Theatre, 213 McDermot Ave. $6. Kendra’s birthday: Oct. 1, All day. Everyone welcome. $12. Martyn Joseph, Tue. Oct. 4, doors, 7:15, show 8p.m. West End Cultural Centre $17/ $20 ticketmaster or WECC. Matt Epp at Jon Parks’ moving away party10 p.m. Oct. 6 Times Change(d) High & Lonesome Club. DJ Fleur and Mama Cutsworth present: The first installment of the SÜGAR DANCE PARTY SERIES. Fri. Oct. 7, 9 p.m. Graffiti Gallery 109 Higgins. $4.99/ $4 with non-perishable food item.


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