February 2012

Feb 3                Winterfest Kick-off- Winterfest is an annual month long event celebrating the North and our traditional and non- traditional winter activities. Throughout the entire month, there will be so many fun family/ individual events for everyone to enjoy. Children/Adult concerts, curling and hockey games, snowmobile and sled dog races and much much more! Our kick-off event will feature a bonfire, sliding and games for the kids so don’t miss out.  Kick-off location still to be determined so keep an eye out for that info or call 677-7952.

Feb 1-28            Mosaic on Tour: Winnipeg Art Exhibit– Are you an art lover? The Heritage North Museum will be the place to view the Mosaic on Tour Art exhibit.  For the entire month of February, various art pieces will be for sale and can be observed during regular museum hours.  For more info call 677-2216.

Feb 3&4            R.D. Parker Senior Basketball Tournament- If you like basketball, here is your chance to watch some high caliber action and support the R.D. Parker Trojans at the same time.  Teams from across the province will be hitting jump shots and running the floor. When the final buzzer sounds, one team will be crowned tournament champion.

Feb 10 & 11       Norman Northstars vs. Kenora Thistles- Here come the Northstars! Check out a great weekend of hockey action, as the Norman Northstars host the Kenora Thistles. Game times are 7:30pm.  This will be the Northstars last home series so head down to the C.A Nesbitt Arena for some fast paced hockey action. . Tickets available at the door.

Feb 12               The Melville Boys – Theatre Production  - The City of Thompson and Manitoba Theatre Centre
have teamed up once again. The Melville Boys is a theatrical production that is sure to hit home and also be very entertaining at the same time. This is the third instalment of the City of Thompson Concert Series so take advantage of something new.  For more info call 677-7952 or head down to the Rec office to purchase tickets. Showtime is 8pm at the Letkemann Theatre.

Feb 12               Free Public Skate Evening provided by Vale – That’s right!  You can attend public skating and it won’t cost you a thing.  This is a great event for the entire family to enjoy and is being sponsored by Vale.  So lace up the old blades and enjoy a nice Sunday skate, complements of our good friends at Vale.   Public skating times are 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

Feb 12               Thompson Public Library presents “Home Routes”- You can’t beat an evening of great music in a quaint, cozy environment. February’s artist will be Newfoundland’s, The Once. $20 per ticket and show time is 7 pm.  For more info call 677-3717.

Feb 18-20          Munn Cup Hockey Tournament- This is what Thompson hockey is all about! Everyone will be rooting on the hometown teams and there won’t be an empty seat in the house as all the up and coming hockey stars of tomorrow will be skating their hearts out and shooting for top corner!  The Munn Cup Tournament is a Thompson tradition, so do not miss out.

Feb 24 - 26        Women’s Bonspiel - Get your women’s team together now and partake in this weekend of fun. Register a team today or come check out all the action, free of charge. For more information or to register a team call Liisa @ 679-5207.

March 2012

Mar 1- 31           Mosaic on Tour: Winnipeg Art Exhibit– Are you an art lover? The Heritage North Museum will be the place to view the Mosaic on Tour Art exhibit.  For the entire month of  March, various art pieces will be for sale and can be observed during regular museum hours.  For more info call 677-2216.

Mar 2-4             KTC Adult Hockey Tournament- Get out of the house and come take in some good old time hockey.  The KTC Hockey Tournament will feature men’s teams who will be representing their communities and vying to become the overall champion.  The Thompson Regional Community Centre will host all tournament play.

Mar 2-4             Men’s Bonspiel- Come on Fella’s! This is a great chance to have fun and get out of the house. All you need is four players and your team has a chance to win it all.  To register, call 679-5207.

Mar 10-13          Midget AA Provincial Hockey Tournament- Get off the couch and come check out what is sure to be very exciting hockey.  The C.A Nesbitt will play host to this tournament which in the end will crown one team Provincial Midget AA Hockey Champions.

Mar 11              Free Public Skate Evening provided by Vale – That’s right!  You can attend public skating and it won’t cost you a thing.  This is a great event for the entire family to enjoy and is being sponsored by Vale.  So lace up the old blades and enjoy a nice Sunday skate, complements of our good friends at Vale.   Public skating times are 7:30 to 9:00 pm.

Mar 13              R.D Parker’s Spring Junior Concert- Live at the Letkemann Theatre, the R.D Parker Music department presents the Spring Junior Concert.  For more info check out the R.D.P.C website, or call  677-6200.

Mar 13              Thompson Public Library presents “Home Routes”- Live, affordable music in a cozy environment.  Martha Scanlan will be in town so you don’t want to miss out.  Tickets are only $20, show time is 7 pm. For more info call 677-3717.

Mar 15-17          R.D. Parker Senior Basketball Provincials- If you like basketball, here is your chance to watch some high caliber action and support the R.D. Parker Trojans at the same time. The best basketball teams from each region of Manitoba will be in town trying to grab the ultimate bragging right of best in the province. In the end, one team will be able to call themselves provincial champions.

April 2012

Apr 1-30            Heritage North Museum Art Exhibit– The Heritage North Museum will have various artist display their art for the whole month of April.  Some pieces will be for sale and can be observed during regular museum hours.  For more info call 677-2216.

Apr 13               Janelle Nadeau Performance  -  Janelle Nadeau is a renowned harpist who plays both classical and contemporary musical styles.  Her concert performance will be taking place at the Letkemann theatre at 8 pm. This is the final instalment of the City of Thompson Concert Series so take advantage and hit the town for the evening.  For more info call 677-7952 or head down to the Rec office to purchase tickets.

April 16             Volunteer Appreciation Night –Please join us as we celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our community.  Refreshments and snacks will be served as we await the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year Award.  The event will take place at City Hall from 5:30-7pm.  For more info call 677-7952. 

April 20             Knights Of Columbus Indoor Track Meet – An annual indoor track meet, where 9 to 13 year old students compete in various track and field events such as shot put, high jump, sprints and  long distance races.  The C.A Nesbitt Arena will be the site of all the competition so head down and cheer on our local student athletes.

Apr 25               Thompson Public Library presents “Home Routes”- Great music in a friendly environment! Anne Leberman and Emilyn Stam will be performing at the Thompson Public Library as part of the Home Routes 2010/11 Borealis Series..  $20 per ticket and show time is 7 pm. For more info call 677-3717.

Apr 27&28         R.D. Parker Badminton Tournament- If you like badminton, here is your chance to watch some live action and support the R.D. Parker Trojans at the same time.  Players from across the province will be in town smashing shuttlecocks around the Parker and Trojan gyms.  Check out the action at R.D Parker Collegiate.

For more information on any of these events contact the Recreation Centre at 677-7952 or e-mail rec@city.thompson.mb.ca or drop by between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday