|
May 2013 |
|
May 1
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
May 2 to June 30
"Stampworks"
|
Where: Fort la
Riene Museum & Pioneer Village
Contact :
Tracey Turner (Curator / Manager) 204-857-3259
Website:
www.fortlareinemuseum.ca
More Info:
Manitoba Art Network's Stampworks: A unique Postage
Stamp exhibition. STAMPworks submissions from
over ninety emerging and professional artists were
recieved from all acress the province, each one a
unique interpretation of the postage stamp theme.
|
|
May 3
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond
Story
|
Where: Canad
Inns Destination Centre @ 8:00 pm
Contact :
1-877-609-5439
Website:
www.benefitshowtickets.com
More Info:
A captivating tribute to one of the
great singer / songwriters of all time....featuring
Mark Thomas. In support of Manitoba CRIMESTOPPERS.
Tickets only $30.00 each available at
www.benefitshotickets.com or by calling
1-877-609-5439.
|
|
May 4
Sharing Our World Multicultural
Event
|
Where: Canad
Inns Destination Centre
Contact :
(204) 240-7272
Website:
www.portagecrc.com
More Info:
Portage Community Revitalization Corporation is
hosting the 4th Annual Sharing Our World
Multicultural Event. Sharing Our World presents an
opportunity for people to share information and
learn more about the traditions, customs, values,
foods, music, art and history of the many diverse
groups that make up our city and surrounding area.
Participants of all ages will be able to enjoy the
many "Tastes of the World" as they sample foods from
different cultures. Sharing Our World will
take place Saturday May 4, 2013 at the Canad Inns.
For more information contact PCRC at 240-7272 or go
to
www.portagecrc.com.
|
|
May 4
Portage la Prairie Fire
Fighters Burn Fund 33rd Annual Bike Auction
|
Where: Portage
Fire Hall (124 - 3rd Street NE)
Contact :
204-239-8340
More Info:
Saturday May 4th at 10:00 am - Rain or Shine!
36 Brand new bikes donated by Wal Mart. Bikes
available for viewing at 9:00 am. Coffee &
Donuts available. Anyone wishing to donate a
bike for auction, please call 239-8340.
|
May 4
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
May 9
Celebration of the Arts Dinner &
Auction
|
Where: Glesby
Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Cocktails & Appetizers at 5:30 Live Entertainment,
Art Preview, Dinner & Auctions to follow.
Tickets $75.00. Join us in supporting the Arts
and Artists in our community at this gala evening of
outstanding entertainment and all around good fun!
|
May 11
Firemen's Fling |
Where:
Myers Norris Penny Building, Island Park
Contact :
Portage Fire Fighters Social Club 204-239-8340
More Info:
Portage Fire Fighters Social Club presents the 4th
Annual Firemen's Fling Saturday, May 11th 2013 from
8:00 pm to 1:00 am at the Myers Norris Penny
Building, Island Park. Proceeds go to the
Central Plains Cancer Care & Heart & Stroke
Foundation. Tickets are $10 each and can be
obtained by calling 204-239-8340 or dropping by the
Fire Hall at 124 - 3rd Street NE. Donation
tickets are also available. Sponsored by Mix 96.5 fm
and Orion Security.
|
May 11
National Garage Sale for Shelter |
Where:
Portage la Prairie Mall
Contact :
204-239-6767
Website:
www.royallepage.ca/shelter
More Info:
A Great Deal for a Great Cause! National
Garage Sale for Shelter is a fun charity event in
support of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.
Restoring hope for more than 30,000 women and
children across Canada and in our community each
year.
|
May 11, 15, 18, 22. 25 & 29
Farmers
Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
May 21
Shrine Circus
|
Where: PCU
Centre
Contact :circus@khartumshriners.org
More Info:
Family Entertainment for All
|
|
May 25
A dedication of Snoopy and Friends
/ CP Station Open House
|
Where:
CP
Station
More Info: A
dedication of Snoopy and Friends will be held on
Saturday May 25th at 10:00 am with a CP Station Open
House.
|
|
May 28
PDAC Art Exhibition: ARTSMARTS
PROJECTS
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre - Boardroom Gallery
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Juried student Artsmarts Projects from Portage
School Division.
|
|
May 28
PDAC Art Exhibition: PUBLIC ART -
POSITIVELY PORTAGE
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Multi-media
|
May 31
Ultimate 90 Hole Golf Marathon |
Where:
Portage Golf Club
Contact :
Dawn Froese 204-857-4397
Website:
www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/portage
More Info:
The 90 hole golf marathon is a fundraiser for Big
Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity.
Meals, snacks, green fees are provided. You
can golf all 90 holes or a portion. Depending
on the holes you are going to golf will depend on
how much money you are required to raise.
|
May 31
ANAF Friday Night Dance ft. Johnny
Dietrich & The Silver Dollar Band |
Where:
Army Navy Air Force 25 - 3rd Street NE
More Info:
Johnny Dietrich & The Silver Dollar Band.
Entertainment is from 9 pm to 1 am.
|
|
June 2013 |
|
June 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
June 1
Central Plains Challenge Walk &
Run |
Where: MNP
Building Island Park
Contact :
CPCCS @ 204-857-6100 or
cpcwinfo@gmail.com
Website:
www.cpcw.ca
More Info:
6th Annual Challenge Walk & 1st Annual 5K or 10k
Run. 100% of funds raised by participants will
go to Central Plains Cancer Care Services (CPCCS)
|
|
June 2
38th Annual Antiques &
Collectibles Flea Market Show & Sale
|
Where: PCU
Centre 245 Royal Road South
Contact :
Barry Bills @ (204) 857-3020 or
bvbills@shaw.ca
More Info:
Portage la Prairie Heritage Inc. presents the 38th
Annual Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market Show &
Sale on Sunday June 2, 2013 from 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
at the PCU Centre. Admission is $3.00. Food
and Refreshments available.
|
June 3 - July 13
Harry Potters World.
Renaissance science, magic & medicine |
Where: Fort la
Riene Museum & Pioneer Village
Contact :
Tracey Turner (Curator / Manager) 204-857-3259
Website:
www.fortlareinemuseum.ca
More Info:
Explore Harry Potter's world and its roots in
Renaissance Magic, Science & Medicine from teh
National Library of Medicine.
|
|
June 21
Aboriginal
Day Celebrations
|
Where: Island
Park
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info :
Traditional Solstice Feast and Pipe Ceremony. Open
to the public.
Date is
subject to change, contact the Portage Friendship
Centre for more info.
|
|
Summer Solstice Feast
|
Where: Island
Park
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org
More Info:
Traditional Solstice Feast and Pipe Ceremony. Open
to the public. 12noon.
Date is
subject to change, contact the Portage Friendship
Centre for more info.
|
|
Until June 29
PDAC Art Exhibition:
ARTSMARTS PROJECTS
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre - Boardroom Gallery
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Juried student Artsmarts Projects from Portage
School Division.
|
|
Until June 29
PDAC Art Exhibition: PUBLIC
ART - POSITIVELY PORTAGE
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Multi-media
|
|
July 2013 |
|
July 3, 6, 10, 12, 17, 20, 24, 27 & 31
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
July - All month long!
Berry Season
|
Where: Portage
la Prairie and Area
Contact :
Berry Hotline at 1-877-332-3379
Website:
www.pfga.com
More Info:
Delicious berries ripe for picking every year in
July. Pick your own or get them pre-picked. We are
the "Strawberry Capital of Canada!"
|
|
July 1
Canada Day Celebrations
|
TBA
|
|
July 2 - 27
Art Exhibition: PDAC
PERMANENT COLLECTION
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre - Boardroom Gallery
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info:
Multi-media
|
|
July 2 - Sept 28
35th Annual Spectacular
Summer Book Sale
|
Where: Portage
Regional Library
Contact :
(204) 857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Books, Collectable Books, Magazines, Videos, LP's &
More!! New items added daily. Visit often for
best selection! An entire summer to browse for
books at bargain prices! Remember, when you
buy it helps us re-supply! Watch for notices
and visit our website at
www.portagelibrary.com for sale updates.
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturday 9:30
- 5:30 pm.
|
|
July 4
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
July 5, 6 & 7
Portage Ex
|
Where:
Exhibition Grounds, Portage la Prairie
Website:
http://www.portageex.com/
More Info: There
is something for everyone at the fair - 4-H
achievements, horse and cattle shows, family and
children's entertainment, a petting zoo, midway
rides and games of chance, displays of various
nature, as well as food prepared by local non-profit
organizations. For your enjoyment "Select
Shows" Midway will be returning with rides for all
ages.
|
|
July 11
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
July 18
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
July 20
Heritage Day |
Where: Fort la
Riene Museum & Pioneer Village
Contact :
Tracey Turner (Curator / Manager) 204-857-3259
Website:
www.fortlareinemuseum.ca
More Info:
Our annual celebration of history featuring the
Antique Motorcycle Club of Manitoba's vintage
show n shine along with traditional handwork
displays, museum tours and much more.
|
|
July 25
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
July 30
PDAC Art Exhibition: ALL
FIRED UP
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info: Wood
Fired Pottery. 13 Artists from across Canada.
Curated by Dr. Mary Ann Steggles.
|
|
August 2013 |
|
|
August - All month long
PDAC Art Exhibition: ALL
FIRED UP
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info: Wood
Fired Pottery. 13 Artists from across Canada.
Curated by Dr. Mary Ann Steggles.
|
|
August 1
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
August 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
August 8
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
August 10
Portage Potato Festival
|
Where: PCU
Centre parking lot
Contact:
www.portagepotatofest.ca
Website:
www.portagepotatofest.ca
More Info: a
pancake breakfast, baby spud contest, children and
family performers, Battle of the Bands, concessions
(including free fries!) as well as entertainment,
local crafters, merchants, street vendors and more!
|
|
August 15
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
August 22
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
August 24
Wonder in Allisland |
Where: Fort la
Riene Museum & Pioneer Village
Contact :
Tracey Turner (Curator / Manager) 204-857-3259
Website:
www.fortlareinemuseum.ca
More Info:
Experience the worlds largest indoor collection of
AC agricultural equipment with collectors, fans and
hands-on live field demonstrations of our Allis
Chalmers Collection. Get your AC swag bag at
the gate!
|
|
August 29
Concerts in the Park
|
Where: Island
Park (Ukrainian Bandstand)
More Info:
"Concerts in the Park" summer concert series.
Every Thursday night in July and August from 6:00 -
8:00 pm Bring your lawn chairs for evenings of
great entertainment all summer long.
|
|
September 2013 |
|
September 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28
Farmers Market |
Where:
PCU Centre 245 Royal Road S
When:
June 16 - October 12
Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Contact :
Robyn Dawson 204-240-7541 or
robynscrafts@mymts.net
Website: On
Facebook - Portage la Prairie Farmers Market
More Info:
Seasonal veggies, fruits, preserves, baking,
handcrafted jewelry, sewn items, hand thrown
pottery, knitting, crochet, home based businesses
including Avon, Epicure, Holy Clothing, Mary Kay,
Scentsy plus much more. New vendors are always
welcome.
|
|
September 21
Grandmother’s Walk
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org
More Info:
“Grandmothers protecting our Children” – Raising
Awareness of Sexually Exploited Youth.
Date is subject to change, contact the Portage
Friendship Centre for more info.
|
|
September 22
Autumn
Solstice Feast
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info :
Traditional Solstice Feast and Pipe Ceremony. Open
to the public. 12noon.
Date is
subject to change, contact the Portage Friendship
Centre for more info.
|
|
Until September 28
PDAC Art Exhibition: ALL
FIRED UP
|
Where: Portage &
District Arts Centre
Contact :
(204) 239 - 6029
Website:
www.portageartscentre.ca
More Info: Wood
Fired Pottery. 13 Artists from across Canada.
Curated by Dr. Mary Ann Steggles.
|
|
Until September 28
35th Annual Spectacular
Summer Book Sale
|
Where: Portage
Regional Library
Contact :
(204) 857-4271
Website:
www.portagelibrary.com
More Info:
Books, Collectable Books, Magazines, Videos, LP's &
More!! New items added daily. Visit often for
best selection! An entire summer to browse for
books at bargain prices! Remember, when you
buy it helps us re-supply! Watch for notices
and visit our website at
www.portagelibrary.com for sale updates.
Tuesday to Friday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturday 9:30
- 5:30 pm.
|
|
|
|
|
October 2013 |
|
|
October 4
Sister’s In
Spirit Vigil
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info :
Honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal
women and girls. For more information visit
www.nwac.ca
and
www.october4th.ca
“Sisters in Spirit Vigils are a movement for
social change.”
|
|
October 11
Day of
the Girl Walk
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info :
Awareness Walk - Girls will be recognized as
powerful agents of change and as leaders of today
and tomorrow, also girl-specific issues will be
highlighted both in Canada and internationally. For
more information visit
www.dayofthegirl.org.
Date is subject to change, contact the Portage
Friendship Centre for more info.
|
|
November 2013 |
|
|
|
|
|
December 2013 |
|
|
December 1
Christmas
Craft / Bake Sale
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info:
Get baked goods, hand crafted jewelry and much more
for your Christmas gift ideas. To book a table
please contact the Portage Friendship Centre
(Tables: $10).
Date is subject to change, contact the Portage
Friendship Centre for more info.
|
|
December 21
Winter
Solstice Feast
|
Where: Portage
Friendship Centre
Contact:
Portage Friendship Centre (204) 239-6333
Website:
http://www.ptgfc.org/
More Info:
Traditional Solstice Feast and Pipe Ceremony (open
to public) 12noon.
Date is subject to change, contact the Portage
Friendship Centre for more info.
|
