Kozy's Corner

Boyd Kozak

Welcome to Kozy's Corner.

It's your one stop for all community news and events.  I'll list your events here and it won't cost a you a dime.  That's the great thing about communities.  We help each other out.  And QX104 is part of your community.

Send your event information or news to boyd.kozak@qx104fm.com or fax them to 943-7687 

Re cycle those  autumn leaves..there are ten  depots   that will  compost them down to re usable  soil like material Bagged Leaves only..for more info  call  water n waste  986 58 58

Is   FOOD a problem...do  you know someone  with eating disorders or seem to eat compulsively...there is a solution...Overeaters Anonymous is hosting an INFO  evening..check it out   wed  oct 15th  7pm Millenium Library ..everyone is welcome..

This weekend a very special  BBQ to raise   funds for  the Cancer society...the  bunch  at Carstar manitoba   on Inkster Blvd  hope  you'll come by this  FRIDAY   in support  from 1130   til 230...

Railroaders  will love this ...the  Great Canadian Train Show   at Mennonite  Brethren  collegiate  180  riverton. Sat n Sun  Oct  18-19th ..a great Family Event ...presented  by the  Winnipeg Model Railroad club..all  proceeds  to  Children's Hospital

South Wpg Family Info centre  brings  us  Fashions  for  women  a  fall fundraiser  in support  of the Clothes Closet , a charity which provides  for the those in need..Sat Oct 25th  9am  at  Ft Garry  United  800 Pt Road  ..

Saturday  Oct 25th  at the Viscount Gort, Overeaters Anontmous   holds  a  convention...it's a full day event with workshops  and speakers...for  tickets   call terry  at 334-9008

Want to learn  about composting..it's  Free ..a workshop  thru the  Library near you....for more info   log onto  www.resourceconservation.mb.ca   or  call  925 3778

Ronald McDonald  House   on Bannatyne is like  any home , always in need of items..can you  help offset  costs   for  DVD  movies,Gift Certificates , or donate  kitchen items   like frozen dinners   and  condiments, household supllies  like  Fabric softener, garbage bags or even  batteries..travel size  items are especiallly  welcome for  those who come to stay  in the House that love built..donate on line at www.rmh.mb.ca

Bake Bake and Blinquets  holds  their annual  event  oct 4th n 5th  at  Assin downs ..all proceeds  to  kids in AFRICA

OSBORNE  House  , a safe place   for  women and children , is holding   great  showcase  of  sterling silver and  jewellerycollections at  Centro  Caboto  Center 1055    Wilkes at Waverley  Sun Oct 5th    all  afternoon..

North Kildonan community players  holds  their  auditions   for  the Broadway Musical  Joeseph and the Amazing Technicolour  dreamcoat.. sat oct  4th and tuesday  oct 7th  at HERZING  College..call lauri  229 9507 

The  Winnipeg Humane society is holding a Garage Sale ..excess supplies  like  cages, toys, food samples  ...sat  oct 4th  from 930 til 1230 am ...check it out  at 45  Hurst   on the east side of the shelter.. sat  oct 4th

Are  you a former  ELMWOOD HIGH  student  or Staff member..remeber to attend the  50th anniversary  Oct 24th n 25th  ...register  for a full weekend of events  at  www.elmwood50th.com

This  is a women's ONLY event..the Ft Garry Women's  Resource centre  presents   Preserving your  Family History .. where you can record  and organizxe  yopur family's  history...its  an evening event  Thursday  Oct  9th  ..pre registartion only   at 477 1123

The Manitoba  Doll Show  is coming to  the CanadInns  Polo Park  Sunday  oct 19...60  tables  of    antique   collectable dolls , toys,bears  and miniatures..a special  Children's  wish  table  will offer  a chance  to win one of the 100 dollas on display  that's  sun oct 19th  

QX104  supports  Children's Hospital ...they're  trying to  get two EEG recording  devices   for children at the hospital  , and  hope  you'll buy a cookie  at Tim's  to help out...they need  32,000 dollars , and at a buck apiece , that's a lotta cookies...thanks

10 year old  Christian Gustafson  from Whitemouth suffers from aplastic anemia  and requires   extensive medical care to  survive..medical costs  are huge so  a fundrasier social will be held  in Whitemouth   NOV 1st   info  call  348 3280

It's  their 42nd  annul  juried arts  competition..St Andrews  Parish hall  Oct 24th  to the  26th  ..entry deadline is  Oct 15th ...

Oct  is  Autism   Awareness Month !...in order  to spread the work   and raise  funds  for  programs  and services , they're holding  a  Walkathon   Sat   Oct 4th ..to  become involved  please log onto  asm@mts.net.

A  Very BIG  Day  is coming...the CIBC  Run For a Cure   Sunday  Oct 5th at the  MTS   center...Walk Run n Give generously  to breast cancer research. register on line  at  www.cbcf.org

The Girls Club  at  Springfield Hts  Mennonite  are doing something really nice.... collecting  school  kits  for kids in Iraq..would  YOU help ..call  663 72 73  to learn what  you can give ...or  e-mail wernblandina@shaw.ca

St  Adolphe Child Care  Fundraiser ..dinner and dance with a live band  the Marvells  playing music from the  50's 60's and  country..sat  oct  4th ....sounds  like  fun

Want to learn  Ukrianian Dancing...here's  your  chance...Zoloto Ukrainian Dance school  in EK  is accepting  registrations  thruout septmeber ..anyone from  4 years an up welcome call   942 62 67

Are  you at Risk of  Type  2  Diabetes ?...then take advantage of the   various  presentation  by the diabetic  association  to learn more... wed. sept  24th  at Youville marion,Mon Nov 3rd , and Nov 27th  at the Wellness Institute  at  7 oaks ..to learn more  call 925 3800

The  Girls  of Earls  have created a Calendar and all proceeds  are for the Cancer Society..you can  buy  yours  at any  of the 4  Earls  in  the city .....

ARTHRITIS affects  almost  5 million  in Canada  and the number  continues  to rise..September  is  Arthritis  month   so  learn how you can  help   by  visiting   www.arthritis.ca....

The Grosse Isle  Christmas Craft  Show  is  on    nov 1st   and 2nd  at the Hitch n Post..over a hundred crafters  each day  with proceeds  to  local  charities..lots of home made food too..mark  your calendars Sat n Sun  Nov 1st n 2nd

Here comes   the Way Off Broadway Dance Extravaganza Fundraiser  for  the  Manitoba  Childrens  Museum...Sunday  Nov 16th  at  the Pantages  PLayhouse ..get a group together  to raise pledges  and  perform a dance routine  under  the spotlights...call 924 40 05  to learn more

VICTORIA General hospital is loking for  Manitobans  100 or  lder to take part in their  20th anniv celebrations  set for  oct 23rd..if You know someone  kindly  connect with susan  at 956 67 68

FALL  SUPPERS!

Sunday Oct  5th Holy Eucharist  parish centre on Munroe  2 sittings  4 and  6pm  advance tickets only

Sat  Oct 5th in  Garson  starts at  5pm  tickets at the door..

Monday Oct 13th  Woodlands   Com  Hall  from 3-6 no reservations

Sat Nov 1st  Beautiful Saviour Holds theirs  at the  Holy Eucharist Parish center on Munroe  at  530

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Is  ALCOHOL a problem for you..then be sure an attend the upcoming Keystone Conference of Alcoholics Anonymous   at the Marlborough  Nove 14-16th ...you'll learn more  from others who will share their experience strength and hope..tickets   942 0126...also available at the door.

Paperback  lovers...here's what you've been waiting for ..Children's Hospitals   paperback  sale at St Vital centre thursday   thru  Saturday  Sept 25th  to  the  27th...recycled  books at Sale Prices..

The  Purina Walk  for  GUIDE  Dogs  is coming  Sun  Sept 28th  at Birdshill Prov. Park..registartion at 9am  walk  at 11 am ..pledge sheets at all pet stores  log onto  www.purinawalkfordogguides.com

Meals  on Wheels  needs  volunteers  to deliver  hot noon  meals  to  shut ins  in our  city ...be a volunteer   for  two hours  in a flexible   schedule ..volunteers needed city  wide...call  956 7711 to  help

Have YOU become separated, widowed , or divorced lately...there's a special  heartache  for those who find themselves alone again filled  with  grief ..there is help..it's the  Beginnings  Experience Weekend...to learn  more  http://www.beginningexperience.org....or/  call 275 3090

*#Teen Touch ,Manitoba's  youth focused helpline is  accpeting  online /telephone volunteers..to learn  how  you can help visit the teen touch website at http://www.teentouch.org/

Don't take what  this  says  lightly...know the  warning signs    of a stroke..it could  save  a life ..sudden headache  and sudden weakness.sudden dizziness ....vision  problem ..trouble  speaking  ...learn  more ....call   949 20 23  ..do it NOW!