The Fjallkona announcement Brunch took place at Misty Lake Lodge on Sunday May 4th
The Fjallkona for 2008 is Alma Sigurdson of Gimli. More info to follow.
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Upcoming Events
See a copy of the Strategic Plan on the "New this Year" link. This is a result of the Community Planning Session held in January
We will be hosting a concert featuring the New Iceland Youth Choir on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 pm in the Johnson Hall at the Waterfront Centre in Gimli. Proceeds to sponsor the New Iceland Youth Choir for their trip to Iceland this summer.
The Deadline for the Poetry contest is May 9th see information below and check back for information about our Art ShowPoetry and Short Story ContestSponsored by the University of Manitoba Icelandic DepartmentThe Icelandic Festival of Manitoba invites you to submit previously unpublished poetry (three entries per person) and/or a short story (one per Person).Prize money will be awarded and successful entries will be published in the festival booklet. Categories are as follows:POETRY Junior (12 and under) 1st Place $35.00
Intermediate (13-18) 1st Place $50.00
Open 1st Place $100.00
2nd Place $50.00SHORT STORY
Open 1st Place $100.00Submissions which contain material reflecting Icelandic interest or Icelandic culture will be given preference. Entries will not be returned. Send your material before May 9, 2008 to:
FESTIVAL WRITING CONTEST
C/O Helga Malis, Box 2153, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0
Mark your calendars every August long weekend for the Annual Islendingadagurinn
The dates for the 119 Annual Islendingadagurinn are August 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th, 2008