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Calendar of Euents
July 23-28
Camp Arnes,
MB
Mon. July 31
Kinmount, ON
Tues. Aug. 1
Toronto, ON
August 3-7
Winnipeg, MB
lcelandic Language and Cultural Camp at Camp Arnes, near
Gimli, MB. Children 7-12, Full Camper $275 (includes
room/board) Day Camper$150. Bursaries are available. Contact
Andi for more info (204) 475-6150.
Kinmount Memorial Dedication Ceremony 7:00 pm at the
Railway Station. Reception to follow. The Foreign Minister of
lceland, Halldór Ásgrimsson, will attend, along with Heather Alda
Ireland, David Arnason, W.D. Valgardson, Haliburton Highlands
Silver Flutes. Bus from Toronto $25.00, call Jim Gibson (416)
293-2324.
Vikings in Canada Gala featuring lcelandic-Canadian musicians,
writers, artists, and film-makers, hosted by broadcaster Lorna
Jáckson and MP John Harvard. A “star-studded” event, with a
symbolic Viking boat, Vikings in costume, fun for everyone.
Foreign Minister Halldór Ásgrimsson will host a reception at 6:30,
show to follow at 7:30. Tickets: Glenn Gould Studio (416) 205-
5555. Adults $40, Students/Seniors $25. Info—Gail Einarson-
McCleery (416) 762-8627 <icegem@compuserve.com>
The President of lceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, will begin a
state visit to Canada in Winnipeg.
Thurs. Aug. 3 The lcelandic Folkdance Group performs at 7:30 pm at the
Minneapolis, MN American Swedish Institute. Reception to follow.
Thurs. Aug. 3 The lcelandic Male Choir (Karlakór Reykjavíkur) will perform at
Winnipeg, MB Immanuel Pentecostal Church, 955 Wilkes. Adults $15,
Students/Seniors $10. Tickets through Consulate General of
lceland (204) 284-1535 or Ticketmaster Box Office.
Fri. Aug. 4 The lcelandic Male Choir (Karlakór Reykjavíkur) will perform
Riverton, MB together with Danshópurinn Sporið at the Riverton Community
Hall. Admission $5. Fortickets call Sigrid (204) 376-5120 or Kim
(204) 378-2256.
August 5-7 íslendingadagurinn, the lcelandic Festival. The President of
Gimli, MB lceland will be the guest of honour. The official opening of the
Betel Waterfront Centre, a major lcelandic cultural centre, will
take place.
Wed. Aug. 9 The lcelandic Male Choir (Karlakór Reykjavíkur) performs at 7:30
Fargo, ND pm at Hope Lutheran Church, South Campus.
Fri. Aug. 11 The lcelandic Male Choir (Karlakór Reykjavíkur) performs at 7:30
Edina, MN pm at the Normandale Lutheran Church.
August 25-26 The World’s Smallest Giant, public performances at the Isaac
Halifax, NS Walton Hospital for Children (August 25) and at the Waterfront
(August 26). Contact Hans Indriðason (902) 496-7480 for infor-
mation.
Sat. Aug. 26 The lcelandic Memorial Society of Nova Scotia holds its dedica
Halifax, NS tion of the Markland lcelandic Settlement Memorial Cairn at 2:00
pm, at Caribou Road/Fairbanks Lake. Reception to follow at 5:00
pm. For information, contact Dolly Belmore (902) 568-2838.
Tues. Sept. 5 Festive Service at Ardal Geysir Lutheran Church at 8:00 pm
Arborg, MB Bishop Richard Smith officiating, Bishop Karl Sigurbjörnsson
preaches in English. Reception to follow.
Thurs. Sept. 7 Festive Service at First Lutheran Church at 7:30 pm. Bishop Karl
Winnipeg, MB Sigurbjörnsson and frú Kristín Guðjónsdóttir guests of honour.
Reception.
Fri. Sept. 8 Bishop Karl and frú Kristín Guests of Augustana University. The
Camrose, AB bishop preaches at a service in the University Chapel at 11:00
am.
Please note that entries to the Calendar of Events must be typed out as they are to
appear and sent e-mail, fax 284-3870, or snail mail, including date, place, time and other
particulars. Deadline is Tuesday of the previous week (a week and a half before appear-
ance).
PLEASE NOTE
A 2-line limit will be put into place for FREE listing of community events. This will include 1)
the title of the function, 2) the date and time, and 3) the location. If the organization is charg-
ing admission to the event, then an advertising spot must be purchased or a $3.00 charge
will be applied to additional lines. This will be effective January 1, 2000.
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