Event Listing 2010

Year Round - GIMLI ART CLUB - In the heart of the Interlake's artistic community - Harbourfront. Exhibiting works by many diverse and talented artists, for over 40 years. Open daily in summer, or by appointment, off-season. The Sea Wall Gallery is known to be the largest over-water gallery in Canada-open all year long. You might even catch an artist at work in the summer months. For info on the Gimli Art Club and its artists, visit www.gimliartclub.com 642-8217 - 3 Centre St., Harbourfront.

May 1 start - "Youthful Inspirations" New Iceland Heritage Museum - Exhibit presented by Gimli Public Art Committee. Features the work of three young artists who are actively pursuing a career in the fine arts: Eric Arnason, Jodi Dunlop and Anthony Nelson, who grew up in this community. 642-4001 www.nihm.ca

May 21 - October 30 "Manitoba's Magnificent Interlake" - The H2O Guide's 2nd Annual Photo Contest. $2500 in Prizes to be won!! Inspired by the provincial Manitoba Homecoming 2010 initiative. Anyone can enter up to three (3) views of the beautiful Interlake area of Manitoba - think adventure, Lake Winnipeg, nature, landscape, wildlife, culture, events, macro, flora and fauna! Our all-digital process makes entering easy and fun. Visit www.h2oguide.ca and click on "Photo Contest" for all the details.

May 29 - Joint Cultural Event - Come and go 1-4 pm. Free entry. A "vignette" of homegrown talent - Lady of the Lake Theatre in the New Iceland Heritage Museum. The first collaboration of WINNBAC Coop Visual Artists; Lake Winnipeg Writers' Group - Writers and Poets; A-Spire Theatre/Gimli Theatre Assoc. - Musicians, and Actors. Contact: hroggere@mts.net 389-5633

June to September - Ponemah Beach Central Art Centre & Dunnottar CPR Beach Station Museum - Railway St. & Central Ave in the Village of Dunnottar (Ponemah). Ponemah Painting Group-Wed 1-4 pm. Ponemah Quilters Group-Thur 1-4 pm - Instructor, Elaine Twanow. Station Museum open weekends 10 am to 5 pm. Weekend art shows: The Artful Hat (bring in your hat), Textile Show, The Wave Tour, Fibre Fest Show, Ponemah Painting Group Artists Show, and the Annual Quilt Show. Contact: Betty Jackson: rbsbjj2@mts.net Register: www.dunnottarstation.org or, call 389-5682

June 12 - Heritage Day, Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village. For info call: Pat 376-5079 or, Barb 376-5653

June 12 - 13 Watch the 9th WAVE ! Self-guided Artists' Studio Tour-west shores of Lake Winnipeg, 10 am-6 pm. Free. Also offered Sept. 4-5 Call 782-3077 or visit www.watchthewave.ca

June 27 - Sept 27 "Art of the Book" New Iceland Heritage Museum - Exhibit includes 78 diverse works by 70 book artists from Canada, the US, and Japan. Unique artworks feature: Papermaking; Paper Decorating (including marbling); Fine Binding; Calligraphy; Box Making; Fine Printing and Artists' Handmade Books. Traditional to cutting edge contemporary pieces in a visually interesting, intellectually stimulating exhibit. For information, phone 642-4001 or visit www.nihm.ca

June 27- H. Rogue Raiders Studio Gallery / Fine Art Gallery at Boundary Creek - GALLERY OPEN HOUSE Winnipeg Beach 3 - 5 pm. Ceramics, pottery, glass ware, glass jewellery, and photography. New works and old favorites-5 artists, 5 different media plus, paintings by "Pelican Painter," Helma RogueRaiders. For info: 389-5633 or, hroggere@mts.net

July 3 - 4 Creative Contemplations Under The Old Apple Tree - H. Rogue Raiders Studio. The first in a series of art workshops-draw, paint, and sketch from live subjects abounding in country life and adventures in the field. Instructor: Helma RogueRaiders. Info & fees: 389-5633 or hroggere@mts.net Also offered on July 5-6, Aug 7-8, Aug 9-10

July 3 - 4 Summer Craft & Trade Show Free - Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670

July 5-6 Creative Contemplations Under The Old Apple Tree - H. Rogue Raiders Studio. The first in a series of art workshops-draw, paint, and sketch from live subjects abounding in country life and adventures in the field. Instructor: Helma RogueRaiders. Info & fees: 389-5633 or hroggere@mts.net

July 7-8 Creative Contemplations Under The Old Apple Tree - H. Rogue Raiders Studio. The first in a series of art workshops-draw, paint, and sketch from live subjects abounding in country life and adventures in the field. Instructor: Helma RogueRaiders. Info & fees: 389-5633 or hroggere@mts.net

Aug 9-10 Creative Contemplations Under The Old Apple Tree - H. Rogue Raiders Studio. The first in a series of art workshops-draw, paint, and sketch from live subjects abounding in country life and adventures in the field. Instructor: Helma RogueRaiders. Info & fees: 389-5633 or hroggere@mts.net

Sept 4 - 5 Watch the 9th WAVE ! Self-guided Artists' Studio Tour - west shores of Lake Winnipeg. 10am - 6pm. Free. 782-3077 www.watchthewave.ca

Sept 25 - 26 Fall Craft & Trade Show Free Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670

Oct 21 - The Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society and the New Iceland Heritage Museum invite you to the annual "Walk to the Rock" - A commemorative walk along the shores of Lake Winnipeg to The White Rock, the site where the first Icelandic immigrants arrived by barge. Join us and celebrate the establishment of New Iceland, a unique chapter in Canadian History. Starts at the Museum, 94-1st Ave, Gimli. Return for refreshments. 642-4001 www.nihm.ca

Oct. 24 - Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village - Fall Supper & Membership Drive. For info call: Pat at 376-5079 or, Barb at 376-5653

Enjoy the Gimli Harbour Music Series every Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Begins on July 3rd, runs through Sept long weekend - Gimli Harbourfront.

May 28 - "A Little Night Music" - The Winnipeg Chamber Music Society and Prairie Ocean Centre of the Arts present 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 available at Tergesen's & NIHM.

June 4 - Dancing Demo with Christiaan and Deborah - 8 pm at the Gimli Park Pavilion. After the demo, sign up for one or more of three, four-week classes which run from 8-9 pm on Fridays, from June to August. Call 642-6670 for more info.

June 12 - Steak BBQ - Call for tickets or info: Royal Canadian Legion 642-8824

June 13 - Under the Boardwalk Show 'n Shine - Summer Car Show - 7pm in Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

June 13 - Gimli Shriners Fish Fry - info: www.gimli.ca

June 19 - 44th 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! Check out our website for more: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org or, call 204-757-4007

June 26 - "Prairie Crocus" at 7 pm. Live band on the Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach 389-5126

June 26 - Bands on the Boardwalk - Scottish Festival with Heavy Games in Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

June 27 - Sept 5 - Regular church services every Sunday at 11am at Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island Provincial Park. Contact: John & Maxine Ingalls, Lot 20, Hecla 279-2061

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 8-11 am. 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. For information: 642-5703

July 1 - Noon - Canada Day Celebrations Family Fun Day with "Adam T. Elvis" and Fireworks, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 1 - "Adam T Elvis Tribute" 7pm Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

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

July 2 - "The Christy Kim Band" - 7pm Outdoor Stage, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 3 - "Echo Park" - Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 10 - "Kimberly Dawn" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 10 - Children's Fishing Derby at Gimli Harbour. Limited to first 100 kids. Same day registration at Gimli Harbour at 9 am. Derby begins at 10 am and goes until 1pm. Call Vicki 642-7929 or, 641-4000. Rain date July 11th.

July 11 - Cruisin' Gimli Beach Car Show Get up close to see awesome vintage, classic and modern specimens of car perfection on Centre Street in Gimli. Call Bob Forzley at 642-9481 or John Hykawy at 642-7554 for more info.

July 16 - 18 Boardwalk Days - Annual festival with Wonder Shows, street vendors & Fireworks! Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 17 - "Slim Jim" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 17 - Gimli Strongman Competition on Gimli beach. Info: www.gimli.ca

July 17 - Lobsterfest Gimli. www.gimli.ca

July 21 - 25 10th Anniversary of Annual Gimli Film Festival showcases the best new work of independent film. Canadian and International Features, Documentaries and Shorts screened in three indoor venues. Meet guest celebrities and/or filmmakers who will also participate in Question & Answer sessions and industry events. Free Nightly screenings on Gimli's north beach on a 35' screen situated in the water. Bring chairs and blankets! Tickets available from July 12 at Festival headquarters. 642-8846 or check the website for more: www.gimlifilm.ca

July 24 - 25 Arborg Fair & Rodeo, Arborg.

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

July 30 - Aug 2 The 121st Icelandic Festival - "Íslendingadagurinn," one of Canada's largest ethnic celebrations with authentic costumes and cooking. Parade, fireworks, concerts, fine art show & more. Souvenir program available everywhere with all event details. www.icelandicfestival.com 642-7417

July 30 - Aug 2 - Viking Village on the "Harbour Hill" - Meet this spirited group of professional costumed Vikings and artisans and learn all about "The Viking Way." Authentic costumes, cooking, battle & lifestyle reenactments. Brought to Gimli by the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba.

July 31 - "Off the Cuff" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

July 31 - Country Music at the Leigh Cochrane Memorial Centre - Fisher River, MB. Enjoy Live Music, Dance, Comedians, Fireworks. www.fisherriver.com/celebration Call 645-3733 for more info.

Aug 1 - Gospel Music at the Leigh Cochrane Memorial Centre, Fisher River, MB. Music, Dance, Comedians, fireworks. www.fisherriver.com/celebration Call 645-3733 for more info.

Aug 1 - Hecla Village Parade at 1pm. Don't miss it!! Part of Manitoba Homecoming 2010 events including lots of unique and imaginative floats. After the parade, join in the fun with children's games and activities. BBQ smokies and drinks, craft display and sales, in and around the Hecla Hall. Don't miss it!!

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

Aug 7 - "Robert Allan Wrigley" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Aug 14 - "Kool Runnin's" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Aug 14 - Manitoba Elvis Fest - www.gimli.ca

Aug 13 - 15 Gimli Model Fest - 7th Anniversary! Saturday afternoon, enjoy the "Fun Fly." On Sunday, capture the excitement of the model air show! Don't miss it! For more info: Contact Randy Bohemier 642-7850 or Todd Shulba 204-344-5848. www.gimlimodelfest.com

Aug 21 - "Jimmy G. & the Doo Wops" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Wpg. Beach - 389-5126

Aug 21 - Pig Roast & Dance Reservations: Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

Aug 28 - "After All These Years" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach 389-5126

Aug 29 - "Blessing of the Fleet" - 11am Fishermen's service at Hecla Community Church - to commemorate past and present fishers with a large display of photos and lunch to follow. Everyone invited. Contact: John & Maxine Ingalls at 279-2061

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

Sept 4 - "Colors Of Grace" Fashion Jewelry Show, 7pm - Hecla Community Church. A unique "Ladies Night" with Jodi Faith, International Ambassador of the Humanitarian Aide Foundation - Work For Widows - in Sri Lanka.

Sept 5 - Old Timers Dance - Gimli Park Pavilion. Bands - The Canadian Rhythm Masters and Female Beat. For more information, call 642-6670.

Sept 5 - Last regular church service for 2010 at Hecla Community Church, 11 am. Keynote speaker, country singer, Jodi Faith, 9-time winner-Country Gospel Music Assoc. of Branson, Missouri & 2008 European MOR Female Artist of the Year.

Sept. 5 - "Without a Trace" Outdoor Stage, 7pm, Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Sept 11 - Harvest Fest - Annual fall festival with crafters and Farmer's Market. Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

Sept 18 - Bud, Spud & Steak Night - Live Band. 9pm - 2am. For tickets or more info: call the Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

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

Nov 26 - Christmas on the Bandstand Annual festival with carolers, bonfires and more. Winnipeg Beach - 389-5126

May 29 - New Facility! Grand Opening Charity Gala Fundraiser - Evergreen Basic Needs - Gaming Tables, Live Auction, Silent Auction, Player's Choice Raffle, Dinner and Dance, Live Entertainment & much more! For more info. call 642-7388

May 29 - Manitoba Motorcycle "Ride for Dad" - 10th Anniversary! An Army of Chrome and Leather, Fighting Prostate Cancer - From Winnipeg, tour passes through Selkirk, Gimli & Lockport - ends back in Winnipeg. Box lunch, Hog Roast, Music, Poker & Prizes! To register: Jeff.johner@winply.ca or call 204-344-1666

June 11 - Viking Open Golf Tournament - Texas Scramble with a dinner to follow. Presented by the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba. Call 642-7417 to register.

Aug 6 - 8 Rotary Club Book Sale - Annual sale in Gimli. info: www.gimli.ca

Sept 12 - Terry Fox Run - Join the annual fundraiser for Cancer Research. Noon at Gimli Park. Call 642-6670.

Sept 19 - Parkinson's SuperWalk 2010 - In memory of Leo Kristjanson. Register 9am; walk begins 9:30 am at Gimli Public School, 2nd Avenue. Pledge forms everywhere and at www.superwalk.com

October 23 - New Iceland Heritage Museum's Annual Gala Fundraising Dinner in the magnificent Johnson Hall, overlooking Lake Winnipeg. Musical entertainment, great silent auction prizes! For more details, 642-4001 or, www.nihm.ca

Gimli Yacht Club - Summer 2010 Dinghy sailing lessons for beginner and advanced sailors, ages 6 to adult. For more information on lessons or GYC memberships, visit www.gimliyachtclub.ca

Keel Boat Sailing Lessons for all ages, for 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. Tumbleweeds Ranch. 643-5523 www.tumbleweedsranch.com

Equestrian Camp - Week long experience for girls 10-17 years. Tumbleweeds Ranch. 643-5523 www.tumbleweedsranch.com

Zumba Fitness with Jan Keryluk - Ditch The Workout and Join The Party! Get fit with Zumba Jan on Gimli beach (weather permitting) Info: http://19828.zumba.com Gimli Beach Volleyball - Tues & Thurs 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.

Aug 15 & 21 - Gimli Minor Hockey - Week-long camps for girls and boys. Gimli Rec Centre 642-7862

August 14 - Jerry Johnson Memorial Lawnbowling Tournament. Gimli & District Lawnbowling Club - 642-7117

Aug 27 - 29 Rona MS Bike Tour "Biking to the Viking" then party on the beach afterwards! Contact, www.mssociety.ca