Did you get a gift card for Christmas that you KNOW you’re not going to use?  Wanna get rid of it and get some cash in return?

Today only on the Breakfast Buzz we want you to tell us about your unwanted gift cards. We’ll share the info on air and online and hook you up with a buyer!

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As we head into the weekend, here are some things to keep in mind:

Movie Night at the East End Community Centre is from 7 - 10 tonight featuring Santa Paws & Jingle All the Way. There'll be Free popcorn, plus canteen items for $1.00. Bring a blanket to sit on. Admission is a non-perishable food item for Samaritan House.

The United Way's Christmas Tree Auction for kids is tonight at Houston's! We'll start decorating at 5:30 and you can start bidding at 6:15! All of the money raised goes to the United Way and stays right here in our community. And the trees go to local families in need.  StarFM's Trent B will host the evening! 

Shoal Lake is holding their kickoff to Christmas today, starting at 4. There will be pictures with Santa, a bon fire, sleigh rides & the tree lighting.

Tomorrow is the Mall in the Hall in the Hamiota Sports Complex. There'll be Crafts, baking, toys, and much more. Proceeds to the Hamiota Christmas Cheer Board.

In Brandon tomorrow there's a A Family Fun Day at the Keystone Centre Exhibition Hall with Santa, kids karaoke, stuffed balloons, and more from 10 - 8. Children cost $5, adults are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy for the Christmas Cheer Board hamper.

The Samaritan House Christmas Fundraiser will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 6 - 10 at the Park Community Centre. Food, games, prizes and much more. Admission is $5 or a non perishable food item.

Do you have the fastest crawler in Westman? The Wheat King's Diaper Derby could be your opportunity to prove it!  The Derby happens at Tuesday's Wheatties game during 1st intermission.  Register at Li'l Bit Baby by 5pm Saturday. For  info call 725-4412.

The Second Annual Westman Home & Gift Christmas Gift Show will be at the Keystone Centre Saturday, from 10 - 6, and Sunday from 10 - 5. You'll find Baking, jewelery, quilting and more. The Samaritan House will be collecting donations at the door and any food item people wish to bring. No door fee.

The Virden Legion Santa Brunch is Saturday from 8 - 1am in the Assembly Hall. Santa, silent auction, door prize, and a Christmas video for the kids and much more. Admission by donation.

Orthodox Parish Church is hosting a pre-Christmas Bake Sale and Tea on Saturday, from 2:00 - 3:30 in the Rossburn Community Hall basement. Christmas baking, Ukrainian food, Chinese auction!

If you like live music, you might want to head to Brandon City Hall Sunday.  The city is celebrating Christmas by putting on a free concert from the Brandon Community Orchestra. Doors open at 12:30, the concert begins at 1:30 with a sing-a-long to follow.

On Sunday the Souris District Arts Council is sponsoring A Christmas Extravaganza, an evening of Christmas music, in the Souris Glenwood Community Hall at 7:30pm.  Early bird tickets are $16/adults and $10/students or $35 for the family package at Plaza Petals in Souris or 483-2001.

Westman Jeep Association's 6th Annual 4 x 4 Christmas Convoy in support of the Brandon and area Traditional Christmas Dinner, will be held on Sunday, at A & W on the Trans Canada Highway at 11am. Decorate your jeep or 4 x 4 and bring a new unwrapped toy(s). Prizes for the most toys or best decorated vehicle. For more information 761-3593 or 573-5607.

BRANDONS' OPERATION RED NOSE WILL GET YOU AND YOUR VEHICLE HOME SAFELY, (AND WITHOUT A TICKET), AFTER YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY.
CALL 728 - NOSE (6673)
Volunteers will drive you home at NO CHARGE* on:
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY (9 & 10th, 16 & 17th) between
9 pm and 3 am.
FRIDAY (23rd) between 9 pm and 3 am)
NEW YEARS' EVE between 7 pm and 4 am.
(All donations will go to youth sports programs)

Brandon Westman Christmas Cheer Registry Inc have partnered with Brandon veterinarians to help ease the strain on the holiday budget of less fortunate Manitobans and their much-loved pets. Drop off unopened tins or bags of cat and dog food at any Brandon vet clinic until December 14th and it will be given to families in need. For more information 728-2292.

Westman and Area Traditional Christmas Dinner, one day only, December 25th from 12noon to 6pm in the UCT Pavilion, Keystone Centre. Donations can be dropped off at Upper city Square in the Keystone Centre or call 728-7987 to have them picked up. Needed this year are turkeys, hams, new unwrapped toys and cash donations. Cash donations can be mailed to Box 110, 100 - 1300 18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6X7. Volunteers are also needed. Visit www.christmasdinner.ca or call 728-7987.

 From www.livenation.com

Friday, November 4th 2011

·                                 Manito Ahbee Festival In Winnipeg - hoop dances to hip-hop, the festival brings people from all nations together. Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and Red Carpet, Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show, Internation Competition Pow Wow. For more information 927-2891 http://www.manitoahbee.com

·                                 Vegas Night at Bethany Community Centre - 8pm. Tickets are $12 and available at 865-2478.

·                                 A free booth for Canadian Patient Safety Week - will be set up at the Shoppers Mall from 10am - 9pm Thursday, November 3rd until Saturday, November 5th Learn about hand hygiene, falls safety and your medication. For more information 724-8092.

·                                 The Phoenix Players present Acting can be Murder - 7:30pm at the Aud. Admission is $10. Tickets are available in advance at Virden School and Office Supplies. Proceeds to community groups and events in the area.

·                                 Manitoba Beef Producers Prime Beef Event and 33rd AGM - 3 keynote speakers, a workshop, panel discussions. For more information www.mcpa.net

·                                 Manitoba Livestock Expo - All day event Keystone Centre 726-3590 or www.brandonfairs.com

·                                 A reminder from the Fire Inspector/Public Education Officer - Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, to change the batteries in your smoke detectors this weekend, November 6th, when you turn your clocks back!!!

·                                 Coats for Kids Pick Up - 10am - 4pm The Town Centre 571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca

·                                 Live Music – “Holly Woods & Toronto" - The 40 727-3800 or www.the40.ca

·                                 Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Calgary Hitmen - 7:30pm Keystone Centre - Westman Place 726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca

·                                 BU Bobcats Women’s Volleyball vs. Winnipeg - 6pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca

·                                 BU Bobcats Men’s Volleyball vs. Winnipeg - 7:45pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca

Saturday, November 5th 2011

·                                 Manito Ahbee Festival In Winnipeg - hoop dances to hip-hop, the festival brings people from all nations together. Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and Red Carpet, Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show, Internation Competition Pow Wow. For more information 927-2891

·                                 Glenboro Trade Show - 10am - 2pm in the Glenboro Hall. Free admission. Proceeds to the Glenboro Gaiety Theatre.

·                                 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #3 Christmas Gift and Craft Sale - in the Banquet Hall from 10am - 3:30pm. Lunch is also available.

·                                 Steppin' Out Dance - Brandon Legion Hall from 8:00pm - midnight. Tickets are $12.00 at the door. For more information 726-4091.

·                                 A free booth for Canadian Patient Safety Week - will be set up at the Shoppers Mall from 10am - 9pm Thursday, November 3rd until Saturday, November 5th Learn about hand hygiene, falls safety and your medication. For more information 724-8092.

·                                 The Phoenix Players present Acting can be Murder - 7:30pm at the Aud. Admission is $10. Tickets are available in advance at Virden School and Office Supplies. Proceeds to community groups and events in the area.

·                                 Plumas' 23rd Annual Craft Sale - 10:30am - 2:30pm in the Plumas Community Hall. Everyone welcome.

·                                 Monterey Estates Craft Sale - 10am - 2pm, Mockingbird Drive. Craft items, lunch is available, free admission.

·                                 The Royal Canadian Legion in McCreary - is holding a Remembrance Day Supper & Social Evening starting at 6pm. Adults $10/6 - 12 $5/under 6 free. Tickets are available at the door.

·                                 Erickson Ladies Auxiliary - is holding a Remembrance Day Luncheon in the Erickson Legion Hall, 11:30am - 1:00pm. Full Meal for $8.00 plus snowflake auction & 50/50 draw.

·                                 Manitoba Beef Producers Prime Beef Event and 33rd AGM - 3 keynote speakers, a workshop, panel discussions. For more information www.mcpa.net

·                                 Manitoba Livestock Expo - All day event Keystone Centre 726-3590 or www.brandonfairs.com

·                                 Tea Party at the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba - 2 - 4pm. Plenty of tea, conversation, goodies, and hatsm, with prizes awarded to the best "outfits". Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 727-1036.

·                                 Join the Westman Wilderness Club - for a canoe and or hike at Pelican Lake. Call 727-5072.

·                                 A reminder from the Fire Inspector/Public Education Officer - Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, to change the batteries in your smoke detectors this weekend, November 6th, when you turn your clocks back!!!

·                                 Coats for Kids Pick Up - 3pm – 6pm The Town Centre 571-8690 or www.thetowncentre.ca

·                                 Brandon Wheat Kings vs. Medicine Hat Tigers - 7:30pm Keystone Centre - Westman Place 726-3555 or www.ticketmaster.ca

·                                 BU Bobcats Women’s Basketball vs. Calgary - 6pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca

·                                 BU Bobcats Men’s Basketball vs. Calgary - 8pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca

·                                 St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid with CPR - 8:30am - 4:30pm Shoppers Mall - Business Centre, 2nd Floor 727-4466

Sunday, November 6th 2011

·                                 Manito Ahbee Festival In Winnipeg - hoop dances to hip-hop, the festival brings people from all nations together. Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and Red Carpet, Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show, Internation Competition Pow Wow. For more information 927-2891

·                                 Minto Fall Supper - in the Minto Town & Country Centre 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Adults $10/6 - 12 $5/under 5 free.

·                                 Glenboro Fall supper - in the Glenboro Hall from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. 13+ $12/6 - 12 $6/5 & under free. Take out & delivery available $13.

·                                 Carberry United Church Fall Supper - in the Community Memorial Hall, 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Adults $12/6 - 12 $6/5 and under free. Take out orders are available at 834-6610.

·                                 St. James, Rivers annual fall supper - 4:30 to 6:30. Adults $12/6 - 12 $6/under 5 free. Take out is available for $12.

·                                 Christmas in the Country - with 34 vendors in attendance, at Reston School from 1pm - 4pm. Admission is $1, 12 & under free. Refreshments available. All proceeds to the Reston School Playground Project.

·                                 The 38th Annual Original Christmas Craft Sale - 10am - 4pm in the Royal Oak Inn, featuring the work of local crafts people. Admission - silver collection which will be donated to Christmas Cheer.

·                                 Craft Sale - 10am - 3pm in the Nesbitt Community Hall. For tables call 727-1200. Lunch will be available.

·                                 Forrest United Church Fall Supper - at the Forrest Rink, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30 sittings. For tickets 728-0764 or 763-4342.

·                                 Hartney - Lauder United Church Fall Supper - at the Hartney Centennial Centre, 4:00pm - 6:30pm. Adults $10/6 - 12 $5/5 and under $2.

·                                 The Jingle Bell Walk and Run - a non-competitive, fun-filled and family oriented fundraising event for the Arthritis Society. To register or for more information www.jbwr.ca.

·                                 St. Alphonsus Parish Hall Supper - in the Parish Hall basement in Minnedosa, 4:30 - 6:30pm. Adults $10/6 - 12 $6/preschoolers free.

·                                 A reminder from the Fire Inspector/Public Education Officer - Brandon Fire & Emergency Services, to change the batteries in your smoke detectors this weekend, November 6th, when you turn your clocks back!!!

·                                 Manitoba Livestock Expo - All day event Keystone Centre 726-3590 or www.brandonfairs.com

·                                 BU Bobcats Women’s Basketball vs. Calgary - 4pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca

·                                 BU Bobcats Men’s Basketball vs. Calgary - 6pm Brandon University Gym, 20th Street & Louise Avenue 727-7375 or www.gobobcats.ca