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Submitted by Prison.Libraryon May 11, 2014 - 2:00pmWant to learn more what the Prison Libraries Committee (PLC) has been up to this past year? Interested in volunteering? Hungry for pizza?Join us on Tuesday, May 13 at 4:30pm in the Cabinet room for an informal meeting and opportunity to chat and get to know other Prison Libraries Committee members. Read more the committee on our webpage .If you can't make the meeting but still want to support the committee, we are collecting books for the Remand and Women's Correctional Centre! Check out our wishlist and bring a book to the conference - we will have a book bin at our PLC booth!

The Manitoba Association of Playwrights is a non-profit organization that supports playwrights & playwriting in Manitoba.HistoryMAP was formed in 1979. Over the past 35 years it has played a crucial role in the development of plays and playwrights in Manitoba. MAP nurtures excellence in Manitoba playwriting and champions playwrights and plays. Core Valuesplaywriting is an art form that has the power to entertain, to educate, to startle and to transform society.the creation of new plays is crucial to the existence of a living theatre.playwriting thrives in a safe environment that supports and encourages creative freedom and exporation.playwriting potentially has as many voices as there are people: the diversity of unique artistic visions makes us stronger. [Rory Runnells photo credit: Michael Roberts, dualityphoto.com]Rory Runnells has been the coordinator and artistic director of the Manitoba Association of Playwrights for most of its existence as an organization.Rory is the face of MAP.

Please join the Manitoba Writers' Guild in welcoming our Disability Project Writer-in-Residence, Kate Grisim, on Thursday, May 15 from 11 am -3 pm at the MWG Office. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome!As the MWG Disability Project's first Writer-in-residence, Kate Grisim will be in the Manitoba Writers' Guild offices 30 hours a week, working with interested writers who would like some general editing, commenting, or critiquing of their original work. Kate's area of specialty is writing about experiences of marginalization, but all writers are welcome to visit her and discuss their work.For more information, please email kendra@mbwriter.mb.ca or writerinresidence@mbwriter.mb.ca204-944-8013 or visit www.mbwriter.mb.caMWG welcomes Kate Grisim – Writer-in ResidenceThe MWG is proud to announce its Disability Project Writer-in-Residence, Kate Grisim.As the MWG Disability Project's first Writer-in-residence, Kate Grisim will be in the Manitoba Writers' Guild offices 30 hours a week, working with interested writers who would like some general editing, commenting, or critiquing of their original work.

When two chefs decided to open their own casual French bistro on Main Street in this little mill town, people were a bit surprised.Lee has, however, such a great diversity of people and culinary choices, we were sure it would work out. Years of training in French fine dining made us long to have a place of our own, 'chez nous,' to cook our favorite things in an atmosphere where people could really relax and enjoy.Franck Tessier and Rachel PortnoyWe first met in 1997 while Franck was working in his first post as Executive Chef at The Point, in Saranac Lake, NY. Franck had left behind his native France a few years before to work in London at the renowned two-Michelin starred restaurant, Le Gavroche. After three years working his way up through the ranks, he was sent to The Point, a Relais & Chateau property for whom Le Gavroche consulted. When I sent my resume to The Point to apply for the Pastry Chef position, unbeknownst to us, our partnership began.

The Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) is a non-profit, industry-run organization that promotes Manitoba Made food products to local and international markets. The Association serves more than 260 member companies; ranging from small, start-up operations to large multi-national companies. Manitoba growers, processors, marketing boards, government agencies, retailers, and industry suppliers of goods and services all enjoy the benefits of an MFPA membership.The Association supports its members by:Promoting and assisting the establishment and growth of food processing companies in Manitoba by serving as an information bank and a networking system.Coordinating the development and delivery of sales and marketing programs and training initiatives.Serving as a communications link between members and government agencies and departments regarding issues that impact the growth and expansion of Manitoba's food processing industry. To accomplish our goals, the Manitoba Food Processors Association:Organizes domestic sales promotions, under the Manitoba Made logo, designed to increase awareness and sales of locally grown and processed food products.Delivers training programs and seminars to meet the needs of the industry, so that members can remain competitive and ready for the challenges of today's business environment

MMPAThe mandate of the Manitoba Magazine Publishers' Association (MMPA) is to represent and promote Manitoba magazines, undertaking projects that can best be done collectively or cooperatively on behalf of its membership. So whether it's a professional development conference, lobbying for better conditions for publishers or launching a direct mail campaign showcasing Manitoba magazines to the public, the MMPA is the voice for magazine publishing's future in our province. The MMPA's operations are under the control of a voluntary board of directors.Members elected to the Board include:PresidentBrenda Johnstone, Convenience & Carwash CanadaPast President

Ching Wu is led by three Master Instructors representing 100 years of combined training and experience in Chinese martial arts and lion dance. Courses offered include Shaolin Kung Fu, Wushu, Bagua, Shuai Jiao, and Sanda. People of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels welcome!

Manitoba Association of Retired Government EmployeesSince 1972, the Manitoba Association of Retired Government Employees (MARGE) has successfully represented Manitoba Civil Service Superannuation plan retirees & beneficiaries and worked to ensure its members receive benefit improvements from pension surpluses (regardless of their retirement date).MARGE is a volunteer-run association that serves to inform members and represent their interests.Why you should join MARGERepresentationAs a retiree ita^€TMs important your Civil Service Pension keeps pace with the cost of living and that you receive benefits from any pension insurance plan surpluses. MARGE represents retirees in negotiations with the Province on pension and life insurance improvements that may result from these surpluses.MARGE representatives sit on the Civil Service Superannuation Board (CSSB) Liaison Committee and MARGE continues to lobby for permanent CSSB representation. MARGE representatives on the Liaison Retiree Committee also meet regularly with management of Manitoba Blue Cross to deal with issues pertaining to group health care, ambulance and dental benefits for pension recipients.BenefitsMARGE members receive discounts on a six-month or one-year City of Winnipeg Fitness Pass (spring and fall each year) and members in Portage receive a reduced rate to work out at the PCU Centre

Meet FrankieIt wasn't uncommon for 5 year old Frankie Rumore to have an ear infection. He'd had them before, so when the usual symptoms presented themselves in June of 2013, his parents Nadia and Joe took him to the pediatrician and expected a speedy recovery. However, as the days passed with a continued fever, lethargy and headaches, it became clear that...

JonesyThe Board of Directors of Richmond Kings, Waverley Heights and St. Norbert Community Centres have all approved motions regarding the possible amalgamation of the three Centres resulting in a shared governance and programming model. This would result in efficiency in services and costs, expanded and enhanced program delivery and increased partnership opportunities to best serve the residents of South Winnipeg.