EVENTS LISTINGS

Campus Events

The Graduate Students’ Association is STILL hiring an editor/ production manager for the Gradzette. What’s wrong with you people?! How hard is it to get a resume together?! For information contact Meghan Gallant at 474-9181. Someone apply!

Native Studies Coloquium Series, Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:20, Rm. 307 Tier; Nov. 2 - Glenn McCabe “Finding the healing path”; Nov 9 – Carl Smith “Establishing an ecological reserve on Brokenhead First Nation.” Everyone welcome!

Arts Student Body Council presents: What to do with an Arts degree; career infosession. Fri. Nov. 4, 2nd floor, Fletcher Argue. Employers presentations, Noon -1; U of M Student Employment & Career Centre information session, 1-2; Past Arts Graduates, 2-3. FREE REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS AND PRIZES!

The Essence of Dialogue: Weekly discussion group. Tue. Noon – 3. Rm. 117 Helen Glass. Nov. 8 – The purpose of dialogue; Nov. 15 – How to engage in dialogue. Nov. 22 – The Power of dialogue, history and impact on culture and peace. Everyone welcome! FREE!

3rd Annual Global Justice Film Festival: films, discussion, displays and entertainment. Fri. Nov. 4 & Sat. Nov. 5. U of W. Tickets/ info: http://ca.geocities.com/winnipegevents/filmfestival.html programs also available at Mondragon, Assiniboine Credit Union and UMFM.

Let Peace Reign and Music Thunder. A concert celebrating Peace! From Ellington to the Beatles to present day. Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall. $20/ $10 students Ticketmaster.

Writing and Citing workshop. Tues. Nov. 8, 1-3; Wed. Nov. 9 10 - Noon, Microcomputer lab, Rm. 340 University Centre. Thu. Nov. 10, 1:30-3:30, Neil John MacLean librarycomputer lab. Register in advance for one session by email: student_advocacy@umanitoba.ca.

Undergraduate Psychology Students’ Association “Something Smells Funny in Here” Social. Rumor’s Comedy Club – Thu., Nov. 10, 7:45 p.m. Half of all proceeds donated to St. Amant Centre. Tickets available until November 3 from Answers. Info: 223-8726.

Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry.

Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com.

Live and learn

Master Composter Course – Nov. 15 - Dec 1. FREE! Apply by Nov. 3. Info: 925-3777 or www.resourceconservation.mb.ca for an application form, agenda or more details.

The newly renovated Winnipeg Public Library downtown, the Millenium Library, re-opens its doors on Tues. Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Get there early to ask Cam where to find info on your family history.

The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St.

Women and Armed Conflict, a public meeting hosted by Amnesty International. Thu. Nov. 10, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carlton St. FREE! Everyone welcome. Info: Louise 475-4565.

Organic Matters Conference: workshop, trade show and gala fall supper. Nov. 12 &13 Assiniboine Community College, Brandon. $75 for the weekend or $35 for the Saturday Fall supper only. Info: info@organicmatters.ca or 204-299-6614 or even www.organicmatters.ca.

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. Info/Reg. 477-1123.

Endless opportunities

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.

Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com.

Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between noon and 6 p.m.

The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding the following events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca.

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.

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: Monthly, Sat. nights at Aqua Books. Next meeting: Nov. 12. 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. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St.

Art for the People

CINÉMENTAL: Le festival de films francophones du Manitoba, du 2 au 6 novembre aux cinémas Globe et à la Cinémathèque/ Manitoba’s French-Language Film Festival, Nov. 2-6, Globe Cinemas and Cinematheque. All films: $7. (Short film competition Sat. 1 p.m., GRATUIT!) Info: 1-800-665-4443, or www.cinemental.com.

Words Performed: Spoken word, open mike and slam. Prizes! Cream Gallery, 944 Portage Ave. (beside Deluca’s) Fri. Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $2/ $3.

Winnipeg Poetry House Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Carol Rose – Dec. 6; Ron Romanowski – Jan. 3.

The Millenium Library presents notable Canadian artists Nicholas Wade and Cliff Eyland speaking about their works featured in the new library. Nicholas Wade – Tue. Nov. 8, 7 p.m. on the Richardson Reading Terrace; Cliff Eyland – Wed. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at the main entrance feature wall. FREE and public.

Winnipeg Arts Council public art program seeks expressions of interest from artists of all disciplines and community groups wishing to participate in a new community art program. WITH ART will match artists with community groups to create a project plan. Deadline for expressions of interest Dec. 12. Info., eligibility criteria, application requirements and the selection process: www.winnipegarts.ca or 943-7668.

2005 Prairie Fire Press - McNally Robinson Writing Contests: $5,250 in prizes. Deadline: November 30, 2005. For information contact: Prairie Fire Press, 423 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3. Phone: (204) 943-9066, e-mail:prfire@mts.net, www.prairiefire.ca.

Shake it

Juno-winning pianist Steve Amirault in Winnipeg for the Canadian Jazz Concerts. Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. Fri., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Salle Pauline-Boutal. Tickets: $22.50 advance, $25 door, $15 students. By phone 233-8972, at the CCFM box office (340 Provencher Blvd.) and at McNallly Robinson (Grant Park).

Trouveres CD release at Mondragon Café. 91 Albert St. Nov. 6, 9 p.m. with Joanna Colledge. $5. CDs are half price at the launch!

Two Giant Composers - Two Gigantic Compositions: music by Beethoven and Brahms played by a quartet. Sun. Nov. 13th, 7:30. Broadway Disciples United Church, 396 Broadway at Kennedy. Tickets: $20 regular, $15 seniors, $7 students. Advance Orders: 474-8637.





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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. What’s wrong with you people?! How hard is it to get a resume together?! For information contact Meghan Gallant at 474-9181. Someone apply! Native Studies Coloquium Series, Wednesdays 12:30 – 1:20, Rm. 307 Tier; Nov. 2 - Glenn McCabe “Finding the healing path”; Nov 9 – Carl Smith “Establishing an ecological reserve on Brokenhead First Nation.” Everyone welcome! Arts Student Body Council presents: What to do with an Arts degree; career infosession. Fri. Nov. 4, 2nd floor, Fletcher Argue. Employers presentations, Noon -1; U of M Student Employment & Career Centre information session, 1-2; Past Arts Graduates, 2-3. FREE REFRESHMENTS, SNACKS AND PRIZES! The Essence of Dialogue: Weekly discussion group. Tue. Noon – 3. Rm. 117 Helen Glass. Nov. 8 – The purpose of dialogue; Nov. 15 – How to engage in dialogue. Nov. 22 – The Power of dialogue, history and impact on culture and peace. Everyone welcome! FREE! 3rd Annual Global Justice Film Festival: films, discussion, displays and entertainment. Fri. Nov. 4 & Sat. Nov. 5. U of W. Tickets/ info: http://ca.geocities.com/winnipegevents/filmfestival.html programs also available at Mondragon, Assiniboine Credit Union and UMFM. Let Peace Reign and Music Thunder. A concert celebrating Peace! From Ellington to the Beatles to present day. Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Manitoba Centennial Concert Hall. $20/ $10 students Ticketmaster. Writing and Citing workshop. Tues. Nov. 8, 1-3; Wed. Nov. 9 10 - Noon, Microcomputer lab, Rm. 340 University Centre. Thu. Nov. 10, 1:30-3:30, Neil John MacLean librarycomputer lab. Register in advance for one session by email: student_advocacy@umanitoba.ca. Undergraduate Psychology Students’ Association “Something Smells Funny in Here” Social. Rumor’s Comedy Club – Thu., Nov. 10, 7:45 p.m. Half of all proceeds donated to St. Amant Centre. Tickets available until November 3 from Answers. Info: 223-8726. Join us for CRU – the weekly meeting of Campus Crusade for Christ. Every Wed. 5 p.m. in 200 Education. Inspiring worship, challenging speakers, awesome fellowship, equipping for ministry. Clothing Drive: Social Work Students’ Association is collecting clothing for the Elizabeth Hill Counselling Centre. Drop off clothes at 508 Tier or 101 U. Centre. Info: umswsa@gmail.com. Live and learn Master Composter Course – Nov. 15 - Dec 1. FREE! Apply by Nov. 3. Info: 925-3777 or www.resourceconservation.mb.ca for an application form, agenda or more details. The newly renovated Winnipeg Public Library downtown, the Millenium Library, re-opens its doors on Tues. Nov. 8 at 10 a.m. Get there early to ask Cam where to find info on your family history. The Rady Jewish Community Centre offers weekly drop-in Israeli Dance sessions on Monday evenings, 7 p.m. Everyone Welcome! Info: 477-7510 or join us at the Asper Jewish Community Campus - 123 Doncaster St. Women and Armed Conflict, a public meeting hosted by Amnesty International. Thu. Nov. 10, 7 - 9 p.m. Welcome Place, 397 Carlton St. FREE! Everyone welcome. Info: Louise 475-4565. Organic Matters Conference: workshop, trade show and gala fall supper. Nov. 12 &13 Assiniboine Community College, Brandon. $75 for the weekend or $35 for the Saturday Fall supper only. Info: info@organicmatters.ca or 204-299-6614 or even www.organicmatters.ca. 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. Info/Reg. 477-1123. Endless opportunities 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. Frontier College is seeking volunteer tutors to work with children, youth and adults who want to improve their literacy skills. One hour per week, Oct. to Dec. and Jan. to April. Training and on-site support provided. Contact: 253-7993 or wpgcoordinator@hotmail.com. Manitoba Artists in Healthcare is looking for musicians willing to volunteer to play in hospitals. For details, please call Shirley Grierson at 475-8085 between noon and 6 p.m. The SPANISH INSTITUTE is holding the following events: LA TERTULIA: Current issues and debates in Spanish, first Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH BOOK CLUB: second Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. SPANISH MOVIE CLUB: third Friday of the month, 6 – 8 p.m. Info: 832-9893 or www.spanishinstitute.ca. 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. 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: Monthly, Sat. nights at Aqua Books. Next meeting: Nov. 12. 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. Volunteers welcome! 594 Main St. Art for the People CINÉMENTAL: Le festival de films francophones du Manitoba, du 2 au 6 novembre aux cinémas Globe et à la Cinémathèque/ Manitoba’s French-Language Film Festival, Nov. 2-6, Globe Cinemas and Cinematheque. All films: $7. (Short film competition Sat. 1 p.m., GRATUIT!) Info: 1-800-665-4443, or www.cinemental.com. Words Performed: Spoken word, open mike and slam. Prizes! Cream Gallery, 944 Portage Ave. (beside Deluca’s) Fri. Nov. 18, 8 p.m. $2/ $3. Winnipeg Poetry House Speaking Crow Poetry, monthly. Upcoming: Carol Rose – Dec. 6; Ron Romanowski – Jan. 3. The Millenium Library presents notable Canadian artists Nicholas Wade and Cliff Eyland speaking about their works featured in the new library. Nicholas Wade – Tue. Nov. 8, 7 p.m. on the Richardson Reading Terrace; Cliff Eyland – Wed. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. at the main entrance feature wall. FREE and public. Winnipeg Arts Council public art program seeks expressions of interest from artists of all disciplines and community groups wishing to participate in a new community art program. WITH ART will match artists with community groups to create a project plan. Deadline for expressions of interest Dec. 12. Info., eligibility criteria, application requirements and the selection process: www.winnipegarts.ca or 943-7668. 2005 Prairie Fire Press - McNally Robinson Writing Contests: $5,250 in prizes. Deadline: November 30, 2005. For information contact: Prairie Fire Press, 423 - 100 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1H3. Phone: (204) 943-9066, e-mail:prfire@mts.net, www.prairiefire.ca. Shake it Juno-winning pianist Steve Amirault in Winnipeg for the Canadian Jazz Concerts. Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain. Fri., Nov. 4, 8 p.m. Salle Pauline-Boutal. Tickets: $22.50 advance, $25 door, $15 students. By phone 233-8972, at the CCFM box office (340 Provencher Blvd.) and at McNallly Robinson (Grant Park). Trouveres CD release at Mondragon Café. 91 Albert St. Nov. 6, 9 p.m. with Joanna Colledge. $5. CDs are half price at the launch! Two Giant Composers - Two Gigantic Compositions: music by Beethoven and Brahms played by a quartet. Sun. Nov. 13th, 7:30. Broadway Disciples United Church, 396 Broadway at Kennedy. Tickets: $20 regular, $15 seniors, $7 students. Advance Orders: 474-8637.


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