YWCA is offering free training opportunities through their Steps to Success program. Steps to Success is offering a variety of courses throughout the month of June.
Leadership and Management Skills: June 6th, 9am- 3pm
Learner's Permit Prep, Online or In-Person: June 20th- June 23rd, 10am- 12pm
Calculating Percent: June 27th, 9am- 3pm
Calculating Angles: June 28th, 1pm- 3pm
Internet Safety: June 30th, 10am- 12pm
Adult Driver's Ed Registration: June 1st- June 16th, 8am- 2:30pm
Registration is done in person only. Forms will be sent to MPI for verification.
Two courses are available. One starts July 31st and the other starts August 21st. Space is limited to 50 people per class.
Call 204-677-5016 for more details
The 47th Northern Juried Art Show is being hosted from June 19-24, in Thompson.
Categories include: Painting, watercolor, drawing and printmaking, crafts, fibre art, photography, sculpture and youth.
How to enter:
* Registration forms are available at mallofthearts.com
* Complete a registration form for each piece of art.
* Send registration form and entry fees by June 2nd. You can email them to: northernjuriedartshow@gmail.com
* Deliver art to your depot by June 5th. Art must be in Thompson by June 12th.
* All art must be original to the artist.
There will be an Artist Reception, Awards Ceremony and Art Show on June 22nd.
YWCA Thompson wants you to join their 14th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event. Men, show your support by participating!
The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is a playful opportunity for men to show their support and participate in this international walk that raises funds and awareness about the tragedy of violence against women and girls in our communities.
Register with the YWCA and a package will be delivered. Submit a photo via email, Facebook or text and bring your family and friends on June 17th to support your walk. Prizes will be awarded for “Top Earner”, “Most Pledges” and “Community Favourite” picture. Main Prize is 2 return tickets to Winnipeg sponsored by Calm Air.
Activities and community BBQ will begin at 11am. The Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will begin on June 17th at 12pm at the YWCA Parking Lot.
For more information or to register, please contact the Women’s Programs Coordinator at 204-778-1209 or email womensprograms@ywcathompson.com.
The Cranberry Portage Heritage Museum will be opening soon for the summer season. At any other times arrange a tour with any museum director.
