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.
Fax your event information or news to 989-5291 or email psa@hotqx.com ..even better if you e-mail me at boyd.kozak@qx104fm.com
The LIONS Community centre in Stonewall will hold the Stonewall Toy and Collectible show..sat n Sun april24 n 25th ..to rent a table call lyn at 467 85 85..Poceeds to the Stonewall Palliative care.
Disney's " HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL" is coming to John Taylor Collegiate Tuesday april 20th til Fri april 23rd..tickets are just 10 dollars and are available at the door.
The Forumn ART Centre , 120 Eugenie is offering spring session art classes starting April 5th...to learn more c heck out the Facebook Page at www.forumnartinstitute.ca or call Daryl at 235 1069
Did you know that there are a 1000 people on Dialysis in Manitoba....you can help reduce that number by becoming a Living Kidney DONOR ...to learn more about donating log onto www.kidney.ca
After 38 years of looking after bears and raccoons , Conservation Officer Jack Kowalchuck is being fetted by a big SUPPER n Dance Sat april 24th .. at Brokenhead River Comunity Hall in Beausejour..there'll be a big band to dance to..BULL RUSH will make the music..get you tickets soonMB Conservation i9n Beausejour
Want to retire that old unwanted energy inefficient home appliance like Fridge , stove or dishwasher , then don't take it to the dump..call the HARP line at 257 1212..it's the Kidney Foundations fundraiser which is trasnformed as Scrap Metal the number again 257 1212
St Mary Anglican in Charleswood will hold a GIANT Rummage sale Fri n Sat March 26th and 27th in the parish hall on Roblin Blvd...there'll be a white elephant table,Book tables, Fish Pond for kids , household items and Treasures galore..
Friday March 19th you'll have a chance to enjoy dinner and hear one of Winnipeg's GREAT speakers..Father Sam Argenziano at the Parish Hall 289 Dussalt avenue ..the topic is "What we gain thru loss"...proceeds in support of Confier House Counselling ..tickets 255 1951
St James anglican presents Happy Mike's Open Mic Coffee House saturday night March 27th located at 195 collegiate..the Morrow Family is spoltlighted ...FREE Admission..doors open at 730pm ..
If you're a parent who has lost a child , of any age , then perhaps the support group called Compassionate Friends could help you with your grief...they hold a meeting on March 18th at 730 in the community services building across from CHILDREN's hospital on william avenue.. 787 48 96
Here's a St Patrick's day event you shouldn't miss..it's at the Tijuana Yacht club from 5 til 1am....The Realtors of Winnipeg are holding a community fund raiser called " GIMME Shelter".....proceeds to support shelter related causes to help improve the quality of Manitobans..info call 786 8854
ANOTHER OLD TYME Dance..Lundar Elks will hold another one Sunday March 28th from 1-5 featurin the Highway SIX Band..admission includes a great lunch..so come on up hgy 6 and bring your dancin' shoes
A housing Facility for new comers to canada is partnering with the St James Sch Division to raise funds with a stationary BIKE-A-THON march 20th...get a team together and gather pledges to ride for 20 minute increments...a buffet and live music is part of the process.for more information call 837 58 86...
here's a wonderful evening to listen to three women of distinction , tell their stories of growing up in Winnipeg's Colourful North End...presented by 7 oaks historical society at St Johns' Anglican at 7pm Tuesday March 16th..log onto Kaminski@cc.umanitoba.ca
Who could pass up a GOURMET MEAL ...Students at Kildonan East - Tanzania Rain-Water Harvesting project ... will hold it as a fundraiser wed april 21st at the school..tickets 40 dollars with a 30 dollar tax reciept...don't wait ..call 667 29 60
It's spaghetti dinner time at St Emile Parish Sat March 13th from 5-8pm..the youth of the parish are putting it on to raise bucks for Haiti Earthquake relief.tickets available at the door.
St Mary's anglican will hold the annual Spring Rummage sale Fri n Sat March 26th and 27th at the Parish Hall on Roblin Boulevard ..white elephant tables , a fish pond ,book table and lotsa treasures ....
There's a wonderful time planned for ARBORG..Sat nite March 20th , the Arborg / Bifrost fire and emergency services department will hold their fireman's ball featuring the amazing military command band..tickets , call te Chief George at 642 3500
The Wizard of OZ is coming to the French Cultural center on Provencher...It's Nelson Mac's annual musical with performaces running March 10-12....enjoy live theatre for less than the cost of a movie.. tickets 237 0219
They're collecting shoes for Haiti ...drop your your gently worn shoes at any Mark's Work warehouse location in cluding Selkirk til March 27th..to learn more www.giveshoes.org
CHILD FIND Manitoba celebrates it's 25th anniversary with a wonderful GALA set for the Grand ball room , Ft Garrry Hotel Conference centre Fridaay April 23rd...fabulous food,silent and live auction, along with the Danny Kramer Band...info call 945 57 35
Looking for work and are between 16 to 29, then YES employment service can help with job assistance....to learn more log onto Ce@yesmb.com or call 987 8661
PEAK of the Market wants you to help raise money for the Red CRoss to help the poor people of HAIT.....for every bag of VEGGIES purchased here in Manitoba til the 28th of Feb.., PEAK will donate 20 cents with a target goal of 40,000 dollars..so stock up on Peak of the market onions, carrots, parsnips or carots and Hel Haiti .
Ashern United is holding a fundraising supper and silent auction March 27th ..all proceeds to help the church do repairs ..all welcome ..tickets at the door..
February is I Love To Read Month and those who have dyslexia want your help to learn to read...Friends of Dyslexia will hold a special Bud Spud n Steak night , Friday Feb., 19th from 5 til 8pm....tickets at 253 3693
Siloam Mission on Princess served over 200 thousand meals to the hoemless last year..it's a big job every day and they do with care and compassion..there is a need that you can help..the kitchen needs Milk , Juice , pasta canned goods too.....clothing is always a necessity as well as products for the building like extension cords, pain brushes , cleaners and disinfectants..visit siloam.ca
A BUD SPUD N Steak nite will be held at Silverados Friday Feb. 26th ....it's for Cancercare's Challenge for life 2010 team..for tickets log onto cmiller@rainyday.ca
North KIldonan Community Players will present the Musical " ANNE of Green Gables"..wed March 3rd to Sunday March 7that the St Boniface C ollege Theatre for tickets e-mail nkcp@live.com
The ALS Society of Manitoba is holding a wonderful GALA at the Western Canadian Aviation Musuem Sat March 20th ..Fine dining , fundraising , and friendship all in one..Mookie is the MC for tickets log onto als@deerlodge.mb.ca
Here's something for the kids...the Mini Kids Club about animals presented by the Winnipeg Humane society ..Classes run every second SUNDAY til march 21st...why not c all the ed departemt at 982 20 46
Helping Hands for Manitobans with Breast cancer is a young organization which is not affliated with Cancer Care Manitoba, even so they've provided assitance to 16 applicants. They're having a Dancin' For Dollars Fundrasier, Sat March 20th at the Masonic temple on Corydon. Great Raffle draws and a silent auction too. For info email thepooles@shaw.ca.
The CIBC Run for the Cure Planning commiteee needs fresh members..wanna make a difference , then bring your skills and committment to gain invaluable leadership and networking opportunities... call the foundation at 231 4885 today
Here's a volunteer opportunity where everybody wins..Meals on Wheels..team up with a family member of frien..once a week or twice a month ..delivery volunteers are needed everyday, so why not make somebody's day and call shirley at 956 7711 and tell to sign you up...
Volunteers are at the Heart of the home that love built ..Ronald McDonald house..and they need about a 100 to keep things running smothly..if you've thought about doing something nice for somebody , then consider calling the house for more information ..ask for Kerry at 774 4777 ort online at http://www.rmh.mb.ca/
Winnipeg Harvest FEEDS almost 6,000 families every week, and their shelves are getting bare.. the most needed items are canned BABY FOOD ....Canned fish , poultry ,Fruit , veggies ,soups , stews,chili,Whole Grain Pasta,rice,high fibre cereals...and take note for every donated dollar Harvest can leverage that to be worth 20 dollars in FOOD!
There's desperate need for volunteers in the many programs offered by the Metis Child and family programs...volunteers are trained and supported thru out their tenure..to become a part of the team connect at 927 6987
Are you stressed out ?...Klinic Community Health Centre wants to help..Log Onto http://www.de-stress.ca/ ..it will offer you info on how to reduce your stress and improve your mental health , and all of can use some of that
The Mental Health association here wants to hear from you...tell them what you think about their programs and services...they ask you to log onto http://www.cmhawpg.mb.ca..help/ them do better
The 2010 Power Smart Manitoba Winter Games are coming and the Portage La Prairie Host society needs VOLUNTEERS..it happens in Mid March so if you can help please log onto cklassen@bowesnet.com
MENTAL HEALTH is so important to a happy life..if you feel depressed or suffer from anxiety there is help...the MOOD disorders Association of manitoba , a self help organization offers great help and direction....learn more Log onto http://www.depression.mb.ca/ or phone for a SUPPORT GROUP NEAR YOU 236 1460
Teen Touch has closed but the Manitoba Kids Help Phone has not.... kids and teens of all ages can contact about any issue important to them...it's canada's only Toll Free line, 24 hr anonymous and web counselling service for children and youth ...so if YOU need it call 925 56 75 or email nadine.taylor@kidshelpphone.ca
MENTORS needed for Big BrothersBig Sisters Winnipeg...60 children are on the wait list and only YOU can make the difference..just a few hours a week twice amonth can make a BIG difference..log onto http://www.bigwinnipeg.com/ or call 988 9200
SILOAM Mission is in Urgent need...deodorant , socks , toothbrushes, sunscreen and Cold cereal to meet the immediate demands of those who use the mission...if you can , please bring all donations to 300 princess and thanks ..for more info call 956 4344
