Thanks to Ashleigh Hamm for these photos from Westoba Place on October 20th.

A car & bike show raising funds for the BRHA Pediatrics & Neonatal intensive care unit will be taking place in Brandon this Sunday from 11am-4pm. The event (Childhood Dreams Car Show) will be held at Meadows School and is free to spectators. A number of vendors and food trucks are scheduled to be onsite. Those looking to register their vehicle, or those looking for additional information can click this link. The festivities kick off Saturday evening at Resurrection Paint Correction & Auto Detailing (245 17th Street N) with a rib night (ribs, mac-n-cheese, coleslaw, drink) prepared by Smoked & Sauced Mobile BBQ. Supper is only $20 and starts at 6pm with a cruise to follow around 8pm. Spectators wishing to view the cruising vehicles can hang out in some of the parking lots along 18th Street. More details here.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Brandon & surrounding area. It says we could see a severe thunderstorm develop late this afternoon and this evening. "Conditions are favourable for the development of dangerous thunderstorms that may be capable of producing damaging wind gusts, damaging hail and torrential rain," Environment Canada said in its alert. Environment Canada says these storms are capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail which can damage property or cause an injury. You’re being asked to continue to monitor forecasts and alerts issued by the organization.

Zooperstars! are coming to Brandon's Andrews Field on Tuesday, July 2nd. This is a performance you don't want to miss. Enjoy this fun-filled act between innings of the Wheat City Whiskey Jacks game vs. the Souris Valley Sabre Dogs. Based in Louisville, Kentucky they have been using comedy, acrobatics, tricks and maneuvers accompanied by synchronized dancing to entertain fans for 20 years. "The unique show features hilarious inflatable characters with clever names such as Harry Canary, Tommy Laswordfish, Clammy Sosa, Shark McGwire, and many more!  The performance combines synchronized dance routines, acrobatics, tricks and comedy for performances that connect with fans of all ages. Yes, adults often laugh harder than the kids! ". Source: http://www.zooperstars.com/best-promotions-acts-minor-league-baseball.html The company has also made multiple appearances on America's Got Talent and have performed for over 200 different sports teams around the world. For tickets go to: https://tickets.wheatcitywhiskeyjacks.com/events/10900-souris-valley-sabre-dogs-whiskey-jacks

CFB Shilo is hosting its annual Canada Day Celebrations starting at 4pm. The day starts with a number of family activities including face-painting and henna tattoos, inflatables, local bands, a beer garden, a food alley, and a family movie (Wonderpark). The CWE will also be hosting a wrestling card featuring WWE Legend The Genius Lanny Poffo. The wrestling show gets underway at 8:30pm inside the Community Centre Annex (Building L25) Tete Du Point Rd. Doors open at 7:30pm. A fireworks show is to follow at 10:45pm. Additional information on the wrestling show can be found here.