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SUMMARY:Love Letters: A Timeless Experience
DESCRIPTION:Have a romantic museum date while checking out Oseredok’s Love Letters: A Timeless Experience exhibit. This captivating exhibition celebrates the universal language of romance that has connected hearts across Canada’s diverse communities for generations. Through authentic love letters\, intimate artifacts\, and immersive storytelling\, witness the emotional journey of passion\, longing\, and devotion expressed through centuries\, from handwritten declarations that crossed oceans to digital messages that bridge modern distances. Experience the raw emotion and tender vulnerability of real couples as they navigated courtship\, separation\, and reunion\, proving that love truly knows no boundaries of culture\, time\, or circumstance. Step into a world where every letter tells a story\, every word carries weight\, and the art of romantic expression reveals the beating heart of our shared human experience. Love Letters invites visitors to write their own love letters and take beautiful postcards as keepsakes.
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SUMMARY:How To Start Farming
DESCRIPTION:Farm curious? Not sure where to start? How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious is here to help! \nThis online course digs into the fundamentals of farming and provides practical\, real-world insights into how you can get involved. If you’re exploring farming as a potential career\, or simply want to understand what it takes\, this course offers the perfect starting point. \nThis course provides access to: \n🍅 20 instructional videos and curated resources\n🍅 Weekly live sessions with first-generation farmers\n🍅 Opportunities to connect with peers & ask questions \nThis 4-week program is open to anyone interested in farming — no prior experience required! \nWHEN: April 8 – 29. Live sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5–7 pm PT\, 6–8 pm MT\, 7–9 pm CT\, 8–10 pm ET\, 9–11 pm AT. \nCOST: The suggested sliding scale cost is $100–$200\, which is $25–$50 per session. You are welcome to contribute an amount that works for you. No one will be turned away from our programs for lack of funds. \nWHERE: Online – join us from anywhere you have an internet connection! \nReady to take the first step in your farming journey? Register today at https://youngagrarians.org/courses/how-to-start-farming \n#youngagrarians #howtostartfarming
URL:https://dev.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/event/how-to-start-farming
LOCATION:Online\, Canada
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SUMMARY:TedXWaverley
DESCRIPTION:We live in a world running at full volume. Updates\, algorithms\, opinions\, pressure. Amid all that noise\, harmony feels like a luxury. But what if harmony isn’t quietness\, it’s clarity? What if balance isn’t the middle point between extremes\, but the art of knowing when to move\, when to pause\, and when to listen?\nTEDxWaverley was born to be that space: a human-scale event where ideas\, art\, and emotion meet in perfect tempo. We believe intelligence is not only rational\, it’s emotional\, intuitive\, and shared. When we mix logic with empathy\, data with music\, and ambition with kindness\, something new happens: wisdom emerges.\nOur goal is to help people feel and think better\, not just know more. We don’t sell tickets: we craft experiences that give people back a sense of balance\, between doing and being\, learning and resting\, thinking and feeling. We want every talk\, every pause\, every sound and color in the room to remind people of one truth: that progress and peace can coexist.\nAs a team\, we’re the guardians of calm in a noisy world. We design with empathy\, communicate with transparency\, and keep our focus on people\, not metrics. Our success isn’t measured in followers or views\, it’s measured in the quiet “Oh! Now I get it”  moments our audience carries home.\nTEDxWaverley stands for creative thought with human warmth. For elegance without ego. For innovation with purpose. This is HARMONY: The Art of Balance\, not a slogan\, but the rhythm we live and work by.
URL:https://dev.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/event/tedxwaverley
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SUMMARY:KIDS Initiative 20 Year Celebration - A Legacy of Love
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening as KIDS Initiative celebrates 20 incredible years of impact\, connection\, and community!\nThis special milestone event will be both a heartfelt farewell and an inspiring tribute to two decades of dedication\, compassion\, and global change. \nEvent Details:\n📍 The Forks Event Space\, 2nd Floor\n♿ Fully accessible venue\n📅 May 1\, 2026 \nGuests will be treated to a cocktail-style reception featuring a free wine tasting and a special celebratory drink provided by Ellement Wine & Spirits. A cash and credit bar will also be available through The Common\, offering additional beer and wine selections\, along with a range of non-alcoholic options. \nIndulge in a phenomenal array of passed hors d’oeuvres masterfully crafted by local chef Norm Pastorin\, and enjoy live entertainment from rising local group Resen Saz\, whose vibrant performance will set the tone for an inspiring and joyful evening. \nThe night will include the premiere of a special 20-Year Celebration video\, highlighting KIDS Initiative’s journey\, global partnerships\, and the life-changing impact made possible through our supporters. The program will also feature an inspiring speech reflecting on the legacy of KIDS Initiative\, the lives touched\, and the collective power of community. \nAs KIDS Initiative prepares to close its chapter\, this celebration is a moment to honour all that has been achieved and to spark inspiration for what’s yet to come. Expect laughter\, memories\, and a renewed sense of purpose as we come together one last time\, to celebrate 20 years of impact and the enduring spirit of change.
URL:https://dev.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/event/kids-initiative-20-year-celebration-a-legacy-of-love
LOCATION:1 Forks Market Road\, 1 Forks Market Road\, Winnipef\, Manitoba\, R3C 4X1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Fort Garry United Church Garage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Garage & Bake Sale – May 23\, 2026!\nCome treasure hunting at Fort Garry United Church (800 Point Road) on Saturday\, May 23 from 9 AM – 3 PM! Find baking\, books\, toys\, tools\, household items\, jewelry\, plants\, and more. Donations accepted May 20-22 (no large furniture\, TVs\, or clothing). Questions? Call 204-475-1586. Don’t miss it!
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SUMMARY:Wasaga Women's Weekend: Stronger Together
DESCRIPTION:Wasaga Women’s Weekend: Stronger Together – June 5-7\, 2026\nJoin us for a rejuvenating weekend at Camp Wasaga in Riding Mountain National Park\, designed for relaxation\, connection\, and fun. Enjoy meaningful sessions\, delicious meals by Chef Derek\, and activities like yoga\, singing\, and a Saturday night party. With cozy cabins\, a peaceful natural setting\, and opportunities to reflect and unwind\, this is your time to recharge and embrace the beauty within and around you.\nEarly bird registration: $350 (by May 10).\nDetails and registration: wasagawomensweekend@gmail.com.
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SUMMARY:Fire and Water Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Manitoba Music on the River\nShowcasing Manitoba Music\, Musicians\, and Memories
URL:https://dev.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/event/fire-and-water-music-festival
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SUMMARY:St James Collegiate 75th Anniversary Reunion Weekend sjci75.com
DESCRIPTION:St James Collegiate is celebrating 75 years this fall.  The event will be held October 23-25\, 2026.  Planned events are a ‘Big A’ Assiniboine Hotel meet up Friday evening October 23rd along with activities and displays at the school.  Opening Ceremonies\, Decade Rooms displays and a traditional tea October 24th at the school with a gala dinner that evening at the Victoria In Hotel & Convention Centre\, 1808 Wellington Ave.  A wind up coffee gathering will be held Sunday\, October 25th in the morning for those who would like to say their final goodbyes.  For information\, please go to sjci75.com for further information.  There is a sign up on the webpage that I heartily encourage you to fill out and submit\, You will then receive any further updates and information.  Please do that as it enables to see numbers as to interest in this weekend event.   \nsjci75.com
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