Events Listing 2011

Planning an event? Book the Gimli Park Pavillion or Rec Centre by calling 642-6670 or email: recmgr@rmgimli.com

Year Round - GIMLI ART CLUB Exhibiting works by many diverse, talented artists, for over 40 yrs. Open daily in summer, or by appoin­­­tment, off-season. The Sea Wall Gallery is the largest over-water gallery in Canada–open all year long. 642-8217 Centre St., Harbourfront www.gimliartclub.com

May 13 - June 5 "The Life of an Artist" - Featuring the work of well-known local artist and art instructor, Kathy Hastie and her protégé, Ian Johnson, a U of M fine arts student. Presented by the Gimli Public Art Committee at the New Iceland Heritage Museum. Open Daily 10-4. www.nihm.ca or 642-4001

May 20 - October 30 "Interlake Impressions" - H2O Guide’s 3rd Annual Photo Contest. 4 winners will share $2700 in Prizes!! Enter up to 3 views of the beautiful Interlake area. Visit www.h2oguide.ca - click on "Photo Contest" for all the exciting details.

May 21-22 Indoor Spring Craft & Vendor Market - Huge indoor market at the Winnipeg Beach Rec Center. 389-5126

June to September - Ponemah Beach Central Art Centre & Dunnottar CPR Beach Station Museum - Railway St. & Central Ave in the Village of Dunnottar (Ponemah). Quilting with "The Thera Piecers" of Ponemah on Thur 1-4pm. Weekends 10am-5pm. Call Betty at 389-5682 or rbsbjj2@mts.net www.dunnottarstation.org.ca

June 11-12 The Wave Artists’ Studio Tour - West shores of Lake Winnipeg, 10 am-6 pm.
782-3077 www.watchthewave.ca

June 18 - Sept 5 "Authors & Landscapes of Iceland" - an exhibit featuring the thrilling artwork of Icelandic photographer Jóhann Páll Valdimarsson, at the New Iceland Heritage Museum.
204-642-4001 or www.nihm.ca

June 26 - H. RogueRaiders Studio Gallery Fine Art Gallery at Boundary Creek / Winnipeg Beach GALLERY OPEN HOUSE 3 – 5 pm. "Goat Boy and other stories", a solo show by H. RogueRaiders. In the Art Annex: ceramics, collage, glassware, pottery, glass jewellery, and photography by the late Renate Gravert Martens. 5 artists–5 different media. Marianne Gopalkrishna, Jolanta Sokalska, Gabriele Neuschwander and guest artist Peter Martens. Call 389-5633 hroggere@mts.net July & Aug weekends by chance or appointment. Join the artist's talk about her studio work or tour the 'happy chaos cottage' grounds. Learn about the regeneration of natural growth along the dike built in 2005. For individual tours: 389-5633 email: hroggere@mts.net

July & Aug - Saturdays - 2:00 p.m. Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre - Learn about the abundance of life around our great lake: hands-on activities & beach-combing! $5.00 fee includes admission to the New Iceland Heritage Museum, supplies & snack! www.nihm.ca or call 642-4001 or 642-7974

July 2 - Heritage Open House - 10am-1pm at Dunnottar Community Club. The Municipal Heritage Committee invites you to share and learn about our comunities historical buildings.

July 2 - Summer Craft & Trade Show - Free Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670

July 9 & 10 - Fish Fly Foray! - Each year harmless little fish flies burst forth from Lake Winnipeg by the millions! Explore the amazing life cycle of this fascinating, but essential little creature. Watch for details at www.nihm.ca or call 642-4001

Sept 3 - 4 The Wave Artists’ Studio Tour - West shores of Lake Winnipeg, 10 am-6 pm. 782-3077 www.watchthewave.ca

Sept 18 - Nov 18 "Where the Mountains Meet the Sky" A photo exhibit featuring aerial shots of Iceland’s West Fjords by Guðni Þorbjörnsson, at the New Iceland Heritage Museum. 204-642-4001 or www.nihm.ca

Sept 24 - Fall Craft & Trade Show - Free Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670

Oct 21 - Walk to the Rock - The Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society and the New Iceland Heritage Museum invite you to the annual "Walk to the Rock" along the shores of Lake Winnipeg to The White Rock, the site of the first Icelandic immigrants arrival by barge. Celebrate the establishment of New Iceland, a unique chapter in Canada’s history. Noon at 94-1st Ave. Refreshments. 642-4001 www.nihm.ca

October 22 - National Historic Sites and Monuments Board plaque unveiling. Observing the recognition of Sigtryggur Jonasson (1852-1942), the "Father of New Iceland", as a Person of National Historic Significance. Dedicated to the betterment of his new home, Sigtryggur’s ties to Iceland remained strong in the spirit of multiculturalism that our nation embraces. New Iceland Heritage Museum 642-4001 or www.nihm.ca

Nov 25 - Dec 11 5th Annual Holiday Festival of Trees! The New Iceland Heritage Museum will make your holidays’ magical - Christmas trees, wreaths & locally-crafted gingerbread will be on display then raffled on Dec 11th. Special guests and entertainers each Saturday. adds to the festive atmosphere!? Free admission to museum. www.nihm.ca or call 642-4001.

Enjoy the Gimli Harbour Music Series every Sat evening and Sun aft. from July 2nd to Sept long weekend - Gimli Harbourfront.

May 29 - Gimli Shriners Fish Fry - For info visit: www.gimli.ca

June 3 - "A Little Night Music" - The Winnipeg Chamber Music Society and Prairie Ocean Centre of the Arts - An evening of enchanting music. Featuring performances by: Gwen Hoebig, violin; Karl Stobbe, violin; Daniel Scholz, viola; Yuri Hooker, cello; and David Moroz, piano. 7:30 pm at Johnson Hall. Tickets $20 at Tergesen’s & New Iceland Heritage Museum.

June 3-5 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For info call: 642-1336

June 12 - South Thunderbird - (special time 1-4pm) Outdoor Stage, Wpg. Beach 389-5126.

June 12 - Under The Boardwalk Show ‘n Shine Summer Car Show - 7 pm at Winnipeg Beach 389-5126

June 17-19 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

June 18 - Steak BBQ Call for tickets or info: Royal Canadian Legion 642-8824

June 18 - 45th Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering - Selkirk Park, Selkirk, MB. Come rain or Shine. Bring your lawn chairs! Experience the centuries-old Scottish tradition of colour and pageantry! 204-757-4007 www.manitobahighlandgathering.org

June 26 - Sept 4 First church service - followed by regular services - 11am at Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island Provincial Park. John & Maxine Ingalls, Lot 20, Hecla 279-2061

June 30 - "Barry G Player Band" - at 7 pm. Live band on the Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach
389-5126

June 30 - Canada Day Fireworks - A magnificent fireworks display at the Gimli Harbour at night, plus free musical entertainment at Gimli's Pier to kick off the Canada Day festivities 642-5703

July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations - Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Gimli Park, 8am. Parade -11am from corner of 6th Ave, down Centre St. to Gimli Park for Ceremony and birthday cake inside the Pavilion. Kinsmen Fish Fry, FREE drinks and hotdogs. Family games and entertainment. Info: 642-5703

July 1st - Canada Day Celebrations - Free Admission to the New Iceland Heritage Museum,
10am - 4pm 642-4001

July 1 - Noon - Canada Day Celebrations - Old fashioned family fun day. Echo Park band & Fireworks Wpg. Beach - 389-5126

July 1-3 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For info call: 642-1336

July 1 "Echo Park" Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 2 - "Whisky Bent" 7pm Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 8 - 10 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

July 9 - "Adam T. Elvis" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 9 - Children's Fishing Derby at Gimli Harbour. Limited to first 75 kids. Same day registration–Gimli Harbour at 9 am. Derby 10am - 1pm. Call Vicki 642-7929 or, 641-4000. Rain date July 10th.

July 10 - Cruisin' Gimli Beach Car Show - Get up close to awesome vintage, classic & modern specimens of car perfection on Centre St. in Gimli. Call Bob Forzley at 642-9481 or John Hykawy at 642-7554

July 15 - 17 Boardwalk Days - Annual festival with Wonder Shows, street vendors, outdoor craft & vendor market, live entertainment & Fireworks! Wpg Beach - 389-5126

July 15 -17 Triple S Fair & Rodeo , Selkirk Park, Selkirk, MB 204-485-4854 www.selkirkfairandrodeo.com

July 16 - Lobsterfest Gimli www.gimli.ca

July 23 - "Kool Runnins" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 20 - 24 11th Annual Gimli Film Festival - Showcases the best new work of independent film. Canadian & International Features, Documentaries & Shorts screened in three indoor venues. Guest filmmakers will participate in Q&A sessions and industry events. Free Nightly screenings on Gimli's north beach on a 35 ' screen situated in the water. Tickets available starting July 12 at festival headquarters. 642-8846 www.gimlifilm.com

July 23 - Men’s 50/50 Cake Auction. Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

July 24 - Country Gospel Concert with Rick & BB - South Dakota - Hecla Church. Service 11am - Concert 2pm (Location TBA). Contact John & Maxine Ingalls 279-2061or jingalls@mymts.net

July 24 - "South Thunderbird" Outdoor Stage, 7pm. Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 29 - Aug 1 - Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

July 29 - Aug 1 - The 122nd Icelandic Festival - "Íslendingadagurinn," one of Canada's largest ethnic celebrations. Authentic costumes, cooking, parade, awesome fireworks, concerts, fine art show & more. Souvenir program available everywhere with all event details. 642-7417

July 29 - Aug 1 - Viking Village on the "Harbour Hill" Meet this spirited group of professional, costumed Vikings & artisans and learn all about "The Viking Way." Authentic costumes, cooking, battle & lifestyle reenactments. Brought to Gimli by the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba.

July 30 - "Bearcat" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 31 - "Dust Rhinos" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 31 - 7th Annual ­­Country Music Festival at the Leigh Cochrane Memorial Centre - Fisher River, MB. Featuring George Canyon and Uncle Kracker! 645-3733 or visit www.fisherriver.com/celebration

Gospel Music at the Leigh Cochrane Memorial Centre, Fisher River, MB. Music, Dance, Comedians, fireworks. www.fisherriver.com/celebration. 645-3733

Aug 1 - Hecla Village Parade at 1pm. Lots of unique and imaginative parade floats, children's activities and craft sales. Not to be missed!!

Aug 1 - "Dust Rhino’s" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Aug 6 - "Diana Desjardins" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Aug 12 - 14 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

Aug 12 - 14 8th Gimli Model Fest - - Sat afternoon, enjoy the "Fun Fly." On Sun, capture the excitement of the model air show! Don't miss it! For more info: Contact Randy Bohemier 642-7850 or Todd Shulba at 204-344-5848. or visit www.gimlimodelfest.com

Aug 13 - "Bobby Bilan & The Outpatients" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Wpg. Beach 389-5126

Aug 13 - Manitoba Elvis Fest - www.gimli.ca

Aug 20 - "Jimmy G. & the Doo Wops" - Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Wpg. Beach - 389-5126

Aug 21 - "Blessing of the Fleet" - "- 11am Fishermen's Service at Hecla Community Church - Commemorating fishers past and present. Light lunch to follow. Everyone welcome. John & Maxine Ingalls at 279-2061

Aug 26 - 28 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

Aug 27 - Pig Roast & Dance - Reservations: Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

Aug 27 - "The Christy Kim Band" - Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Wpg. Beach 389-5126

Sept - Date TBA - Harvest Fest - Annual festival with craft, farmer & vendor market. Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Sept 2 - 5 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

Sept 3 - "Without A Trace" - Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Sept 4 - "Deputy" - Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Sept 4 - Old Timers Dance - Gimli Park Pavilion. Bands – The Canadian Rhythm Masters and Female Beat. For info: 642-6670.

Sept 5 - Last Church Service - this year at Hecla Community Church, 11 am. John & Maxine Ingalls 279-2061 jingalls@mymts.net

Sept 17 - Bud, Spud & Steak Night - Live Band. 9pm - 2am. For tickets or more info: call the Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

Sept 23 - 35 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

Sept 30 - Oct 2 Gimli Dragway - Race weekend. For more info call: 642-1336

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day Service - 10:30 am Gimli High School - Presented by the Gimli Royal Canadian Legion.

Dec 2 - Christmas on the Bandstand - Annual Christmas festival with carolers, bonfires and more. Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Dec 4 – Kids Christmas - Call for info: Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

Dec 31 – New Years Eve Celebration - Call for tickets: Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

May 28 - Hecla Dinner Theatre - Hecla Community Hall - Proceeds go to Hecla Museum. Tickets: $50. To purchase tickets contact: Maxine at 278-2061, Sharon at 279-2088, or Candyce at 467-8045.

May 28 - Manitoba Motorcycle "Ride for Dad" - An Army of Chrome and Leather, Fighting Prostate Cancer - Proceeds to prostate cancer research & awareness. Go to www.motorcycleridefordad.org/

June 5 - Breast Cancer Motorcycle Pledge Ride - Motorcycle enthusiasts and riders join together for a worthy cause. Barry G Player Band - Outdoor Stage, Wpg. Beach - 389-5126

June 24 - Viking Open Golf Tournament - Texas Scramble with a dinner to follow. Presented by the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. Call 642-7417 to register.

Sept. 2 - A Viking Feast! - The New Iceland Heritage Museum invites you to join in for a fabulous and unique Viking celebration at the Gimli Park Pavilion. Call 642-4001 or go to www.nihm.ca for details

Sept 18 - Terry Fox Run - Join the annual fundraiser for Cancer Research. Noon at Gimli Park. Call 642-6670.

Sept 18 - Parkinson’s SuperWalk 2010 - In memory of Leo Kristjanson. Registration at 9 am; walk begins 9:30 am at Gimli Public School, 2nd Avenue. Pledge forms everywhere and at www.superwalk.com

Aug 4 - 7 CYA Sail West 2011- Western Canadian Sailing Championships - Hosted by the Gimli Yacht Club. A multi-class, open regatta for athletes from B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Sponsors and volunteers are still needed. Contact Brigitte at 204-925-5647. Visit www.gimliyachtclub.ca or email:sailing@sportmanitoba.ca Or, visit www.sailmanitoba.com

Gimli Yacht Club - Summer 2011 Dinghy Sailing Lessons - for beginner and advanced sailors, ages 6 to adult. For info on lessons or GYC memberships, visit www.gimliyachtclub.ca

Keel Boat Sailing Lessons for all ages, for boys and girls. boys and girls. Visit Prairie Ocean Cruising at http://prairieoceancruising.com/ or http://www.clessons.ca

Trail Rides Cowboy Camp - Day camp for kids 5-10 years. 643-5523 Tumbleweeds Ranch. www.tumbleweedsranch.com

Equestrian Camp - Week long experience for girls 10-17 years. Tumbleweeds Ranch. www.tumbleweedsranch.com

Zumba Fitness with Jan Keryluk - The Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness-party™. Feel the music and let loose! Summer Classes at Gimli Park Pavilion, Winnipeg Beach Bandstand, and the Selkirk Waterfront. For info on classes and events email zumbajan@mts.net or http://19828.zumba.com/

Gimli Beach Volleyball Tuesday & Thursday evenings on Gimli Beach. Sign up – don’t just watch! Call Christine Fehler 642-5299 or email: gimlibeachvb@mts.net Or, catch us on twitter - tweetgimlibvb.

August 13 - Jerry Johnson Memorial Lawnbowling Tournament. - Gimli & District Lawnbowling Club - for details please call 642-7117.

Aug 16 - Gimli Minor Hockey - Week-long camps for girls and boys. Gimli Rec Centre 642-7862

Aug 27 - 2­8 Rona MS Bike Tour "Biking to the Viking­­". then party on the beach afterwards! Contact, www.mssociety.ca