Event Listing 2009

May 1st - July 24th- At the New Iceland Heritage Museum - "Stolen Dreams: Portraits of the World's Working Children". This travelling exhibit from the Manitoba Museum will be available in the Stefan J. Stefanson Gallery. Seventy framed photos, by occupational health physician, Dr. David L. Parker, documents the varieties of labour carried out by children in various areas of the world including the USA and Canada during the late 19th century. The comprehensive exhibit depicts how this contentious issue was addressed in the early 20th century and how Canadians are now working to address the issues of international child labour. Phone 642-4001. www.nihm.ca

May 12th - Celebrate Manitoba Day at the New Iceland Heritage Museum! This year's theme - Music in New Iceland! Free Admission all day!

May 23 - Experience something new! Watercolour on Japanese Rice Paper - with artist Sylvia Rusell. At theAlf Cuthbert School, Moosehorn, MB. Sign up ASAP at 768-2336 or donah@mts.net website: www.villageartist.weebly.com

May 24 & 25 - Heritage Days including Saturn Shows mid-way rides- Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village For info call: Pat -376-5079 or Barb - 376-5653

June to September - Ponemah Beach Central Art Centre & Dunnottar CPR Beach Station Museum - At the corner of Railway Street and Central Ave in The Village of Dunnottar (Ponemah) Ponemah Painting Group every Tue. 1-4 pm. Ponemah Quilters Group every Thur. 1-4 pm. with instructor Elaine Twanow. Station Museum is open weekends 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekend art shows, Textile Show, The Wave Tour, Fibre Fest Show, Ponemah Painting Group Artists Show, and the Annual Quilt Show. Contact: Betty Jackson 389-5682 or rbsbjj2@mts.net for information and to register for these events. www.dunnottarstation.org.ca

June 13 - Experience something new! Ink & Watercolour with versatile artist Susan Hudson. At the Alf Cuthbert School, Moosehorn, MB. Sign up ASAP at 768-2336 or donah@mts.net website: www.villageartist.weebly.com

June 13 - 14 - Watch the 8th WAVE! Self-guided Artists' Studio Tour-west shore of Lake Winnipeg. 10-6 pm. Free. 389-5633. www.watchthewave.com

June 28 - Gallery Open House Paintings, pottery, ceramics, glassware and photos. H.RogueRaiders Studio Gallery/Fine Art Gallery at Boundary Creek. Wpg. Beach, 2-4 pm for more info 389-5633.

July 4-5 - Summer Craft & Trade Show Free Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670.

July 30th - October 26th - In addition to our dynamic permanent exhibits depicting the unique story of the settlement of New Iceland the museum will present a temporary exhibit - "Treasures from New Iceland" and "120 Years of the Icelandic Festival." - a display of hundreds of rarely seen artifacts, books, documents and pictures from the storage room. Plus a special tribute to the Icelandic Festival's 120th Anniversary!

Sept 5 - 6 - Watch the 8th WAVE! Self-guided Artists' Studio Tour - west shore of Lake Winnipeg. 10am-6 pm. Free. 389-5633. www.watchthewave.com

Sept 26 - 27- Fall Craft & Trade Show Free Admission, Silent Auction. Gimli Rec Centre, Centennial Rd. 642-6670.

October 21st - The Gimli Icelandic Canadian Society, New Iceland Heritage Museum and the Consulate of Iceland invite you to the annual "Walk to the Rock" - a commemorative walk along the shores of Lake Winnipeg to the site where the first Icelandic immigrants arrived. Join us as we celebrate the establishment of New Iceland, a unique chapter in Canadian History. Starts at the museum, 94-1st Avenue, Gimli. Return to the museum for refreshments. Call 204-642-4001 for details. www.nihm.ca

Enjoy the Gimli Harbour Music Series every Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon. Starts July 4th at the Gimli Harbour.

May Long Weekend Saturday - Steak BBQ. Call for tickets or more information. Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

June 12 - 14 "Gimli Theatre Association" presents: "Self Help" by Norm Foster. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). A married couple of second-rate theatre actors cast themselves as nationally renowned self-help gurus. Their lives unravel in a farce as they try to conceal a body and hold on to their falsely won fame. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

June 20 - 43rd Annual Manitoba Highland Gathering, Selkirk Park, Selkirk - Manitoba. Come Rain or Shine - Bring your Lawn Chairs! Experience the Centuries-Old ScottishTradition of Colour, Pageantry & Good Times! Ceck out or website for more info. www.manitobahighlandgathering.org .

June 26 - 28 "Shoe String Players" from Winnipeg present: "Departure and Arrivals" by Carol Shield. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). This is the 25th anniversary of the first production of Carol Sheild's first published play, "Departures and Arrivals." The play includes twenty-two vignettes set in an airport departure and arrival lounge, which captures a spectrum of travelers awakening to contemporary limbo. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

June 28 - First regular church service at Hecla Community Church. The services are held at 11 am each Sunday and are non-denominational (casual dress). Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island. Maxine/John Ingalls 279-2061, or jingalls@mts.net

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

July 1 - Canada Day Celebrations 11am Parade - Starts at Legion down Center St. and ends at Gimli Park. Gimli Pier: Pancake Breakfast and Fish Fry. Gimli Park: 1-4pm Family games, entertainment, ceremony birthday cake, free drinks and hot dogs. 642-5703.

July 1st - Canada Day Celebrations - Free Admission to the New Iceland Heritage Museum 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

July 1 - Ponemah Canada Day Parade in Ponemah. 10:00 am - best seen at Central Ave. & Railway St. Community floats, hot dogs & birthday cake at noon at grounds near Selkirk & Railway Ave. Prizes & Gifts. All Welcome!

July 3 - 5 "TUMBLEWEED" From Virden presents: "Lafferty's Wake" by Susan Turlish. A the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). The play takes place in Rory's Pub in Ballyslattery, County Donegal, Ireland. Charlie Lafferty's widow is surrounded by her daughter and son-in-law, the family priest and Rory, the bar keeper. Lafferty wanted "no keening and wailing at me wake". See to it that everybody that comes has a grand old time in memory of Charlie Lafferty." The audience will be considered attendees at the wake. An event to be remembered! Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

July 12 - Cruisin' Gimli Beach Car Show - Get up close to see awesome vintage, classic and modern specimens of car perfection on Centre St. Call Bob Forzley at 642-9481 or John Hykawy at 642-7554 for more info.

July 18 - Children's Fishing Derby Gimli Harbour Limited to first 100 kids. Same day registration at harbour 9am. Derby begins at 10am and goes until 1pm. Call Vicki 642-7929 or 641-4000. Rain date July 19th.

July 18 - Viking Life and Open House Interactive & hands on demonstrations of Authentic Viking Life. Reenacted by Manitoba Living History Society. Sat 10am - 5pm.. A perfect opportunity to explore the Odin Green Development - so come on out! Rain date: July 19th - Sunday.

July 26 - "Rick & BeBe" - Country Gospel singers from South Dakota at the Hecla Community Hall at 2 pm.. Silver collection and all are welcome. Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island. Maxine/John Ingalls 279-2061, or jingalls@mts.net

July 24 - Riverbank Dance - Arborg & District Multicultural Heritage Village are having a Pork BBQ on the riverbank in conjunction with Summerfest. - For info call: Pat- 376-5079 or Barb - 376-5653

July 24-28 Annual Gimli Film Festival The Gimli Film Festival showcases the best new work of independent film. Canadian and international features, documentaries and shorts in three indoor venues. Guest filmmakers will participate in Question & Answer sessions and industry events. Free Nightly screenings on Gimli's north beach on a 35 ' screen situated in the water. Tickets available from July 18 at the festival 's headquarters. Call 642-8846 or check the website www.gimlifilm.com.

July 31 - Aug 3 - 120th 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 events listed. 642-7417.

July 31 - Aug 3 - Viking Village on the Hill! At 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.

Aug 7-9 - Village Artists at the Gallery, Moosehorn, MB - Special Activities. Call 786-2336 for more information or donah@mts.net website: www.villageartist.weebly.com

August 7 - 9 "Gimli Theatre Association" returns with: "Self Help" by Norm Foster. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). A married couple of second-rate theatre actors cast themselves as nationally renowned self-help gurus. Their lives unravel in a farce as they try to conceal a body and hold on to their falsely won fame. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

August 14 - 16 "New Stage Productions" from Winnipeg offer two plays: "Hide and Go Creak" by Dale Watts. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). George Anderson, suffering from ill health and a failing memory, is involuntarily committed to a retirement home by his inheritance-focused children. George meets Dickie, a happy-go-lucky, but thoroughly charming rogue, whose favorite pastime is tweaking the nose of Maggie, the bureaucratic retirement home administrator. Esther, Dickie's friend and caregiver, helps Dickie bring George out of his doldrums. When George learns Dickie and Esther seem to have discovered a formula for perpetual youth, it turns his initial cynicism into optimism. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

August 14 - 16 "Sudoko Fever" by Ron Blicq. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). Sudoku Fever, written by Manitoba playwright Ron Blicq, is a light comedy peopled by a mildly eccentric family. Regan is nearing graduation from high school in Minnedosa and wants to enroll in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Manitoba. But her mother is adamantly opposed to the plan and wants Regan to stay home and work in her realty business. The only person to support Regan is her grandfather, but he is overwhelmed by the clearly articulated views of Regan's mother, grandmother and aunt. Yet, he also can be devious and finds a way to support Regan. The conflicts that emerge become the primary focus of the play. The play is coming to Gimli following its inaugural presentation at an International One-Act Play Festival in the UK. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

Aug 14 - 16 - Gimli Model Fest - 6 th 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 204-864-2256. www.gimlimodelfest.com

August 16 - Outdoor Bluegrass concert at Gull Harbour Marina with Alvin Elias & Borderline Drive at 2 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket! Maxine/John Ingalls 279-2061, or jingalls@mts.net

August 21 - 23 "7 Ages Productions" from Brandon present: "On Golden Pond" by Ernest Thompson. At the Aspire Theatre (air conditioned). The story of an aging couple and their summer of love and reconciliation at their summer home in Maine. As the summer months go by, we see the themes of family, love, and loss all played out before us. It is the recognition of ourselves and our lives that makes the play so compelling. Tickets $10 avail. at Tergesen's or at the door. Call 642-8785.

Aug 22 Pig Roast & Dance. Call for tickets or more information. Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

August 23rd- The "Blessing of the Fleet" or Fisherman's Sunday will be held. This is a service to celebrate and commemorate fishers past & present. Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island. Maxine/John Ingalls 279-2061, or jingalls@mts.net

Aug 30 - Old Timers Dance Gimli Park Pavilion. Bands - The Canadian Rhythm Masters and Female Beat. For more information call 642-6670.

Sept. 6- Last regular church service at Hecla. Hecla Community Church, Hecla Island. Maxine/John Ingalls 279-2061, or jingalls@mts.net

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day Service 10:30am Gimli High School.

Dec 6 - Kids Christmas. Call for more information. Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

Jan 31 - New Years Eve. Call for tickets or more information. Royal Canadian Legion, 642-8824

June 12 - 13 - Relay For Life A celebration of cancer survivors & a tribute to those lost. Teams of 10 take turns walking, running or strolling for 12 hours. 7 pm to 7 am. Honour a loved one with a luminary bag at the event. Gimli Beach. relayforlife@mb.cancer.ca or 642-4595 call 1-888-532-6982.?

Sept 13 - Terry Fox Run - Fundraiser for Cancer Research. Noon at Gimli Park. Call 642-6670.

September 20 - Parkinson's SuperWalk 2009 - in memory of Leo Kristjanson - Register 9am; walk begins 9:30 am at Gimli Public School, 2nd Avenue, Pledge forms everywhere & at www.superwalk.com

October 17th - New Iceland Heritage Museum's annual gala fundraising dinner in the magnificent Johnson Hall overlooking Lake Winnipeg. Fabulous "100 Mile Meal", musical entertainment, great silent auction prizes! Call 204-642-4001 for more details. www.nihm.ca

October 24- MLA, Peter Bjornson Hosts the 6th Annual Peter's Pumpkin Party. Gimli Park Pavilion. 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Join MLA for Gimli, Peter Bjornson for face painting, children's games, entertainment, Bounceroo and much more! There will be prizes for pumpkin decorating, heaviest pumpkin and best costume. We will also be having a hotdog sale a silent auction & baked goods auction. For more info: 204-642-4977 or Toll Free 1-866-253-0255

July 13-18 - Team Discovery Day Camp - Camp Arnes. Ages 7-11. Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. Call for more info. 642-7618 or website: www.camparnes.com

July 13 - 17- Learn to Sail. For ages 6 - 14, cost:$150.00. 9am-12pm for younger or beginner sailors. 1 pm - 4 pm for older or advance sailors. For more information or to register call: Cliff Carefoot at 1-204-770-8779. www.gimliyachtclub.ca

July 17- Peter Bjornson, MLA for Gimli presents the 5th Tee-Off "Fore" KidSport Golf Tournament - at "Links on the Lake" Registration at 10:30am. Texas Scramble - Shotgun Start at 12 noon. For more information, Please call: Sport Manitoba, Interlake Region 204-642-6015 or Toll Free 1-866-774-2220 ext 2. Peter Bjornson's Constituency Office 204-642-4977 or Toll Free 1-866-253-0255

July 18 - 22- Learn to Sail. For ages 6 - 14, cost:$150.00. 9am-12pm for younger or beginner sailors. 1pm - 4pm for older or advance sailors. For more information or to register call: Cliff Carefoot at 1-204-770-8779. www.gimliyachtclub.ca

July 27- Aug. 1 - Team Discovery Day Camp - Camp Arnes. Ages 7-11. Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. Call for more info. 642-7618 or website: www.camparnes.com

Aug 10 & 17 - Gimli Minor Hockey Week-Long Camps for girls & boys. Gimli Rec Centre. 642-7862.

Aug. 10-14 - Team Discovery Day Camp - Camp Arnes. Ages 7-11. Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. Call for more info. 642-7618 or website: www.camparnes.com

August 15 - Jerry Johnson Memorial Lawnbowling Tournament. Gimli & District Lawnbowling Club. 642-7117, or call 642-9332.

Aug 29 - 30 - Rona MS Bike Tour

Aug 31 - Sept 4 - Learn to Sail. For ages 6 - 14, cost: $150.00. 9 am-12 pm for younger or beginner sailors. 1 pm - 4 pm for older or advance sailors. For more information or to register call: Cliff Carefoot at 1-204-770-8779. www.gimliyachtclub.ca