Valour Community Centre

Help us fill the Orioles gym for one very special night!

For 75 years, Orioles has been a place where neighbours gathered, friendships started, kids grew up and generations of West End families made memories. On September 26th, we’re bringing everyone together to celebrate that history.

If you spent time at Orioles over the years, we would love to see you there. Bring your friends, reconnect with familiar faces and help us give this milestone the celebration it deserves!

Saturday, September 26th
8:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.
Orioles Community Centre
448 Burnell Street

Tickets are only $10. The evening will also include a silent auction and 50/50 draw.

Get your tickets now: https://www.valourcc.ca/orioles-social or stop in at any one of the VCC sites and our friendly canteen staff would be happy to help!

Tag someone you want to celebrate with!

Last call to register for the FREE Financial Literacy Workshop Series at Orioles Community Centre, led by Prosper Canada-certified financial literacy educator Gabriel Hurley.

Across nine interactive sessions, participants will build practical skills around budgeting, banking, saving, credit, debt, taxes and more, with a focus on making everyday financial decisions with greater confidence.

August 24th –28th & August 31st – September 4th
3:00–4:30 p.m
Orioles Community Centre | 448 Burnell Street

Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.
Register here: https://forms.gle/HyWhRubAzLrKo1q19

Visit our website for more information: www.valourcc.ca

YOUTH BIKE REPAIR DROP-IN STARTS THIS SUNDAY!

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Stop by the Orioles Bike Cage and learn some hands-on bike repair skills. Bring your own bike and learn how to work on it, or use one of the bikes at the Bike Cage to practice.

📍 Orioles Bike Cage | 448 Burnell St.
📅 Sundays through September 27
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
🔧 FREE for youth

Learn. Fix. Ride.

Check the latest schedule before heading down: valourcc.ca/orioles-bikecage

The youth in our drop-in program are absolute rock stars! Have you stopped by their Friday afternoon lemonade stand for a refreshing sip and an opportunity to support much needed cancer research right here in Manitoba?

Lets stop by and show our youth the power of community!

Get growing with us at Orioles Site!
We’re hosting a four-part Gardening Workshop Series with Ash Burkowski, a West End horticulturalist with 20 years of experience and Master Gardener intern.

Each workshop takes place at The VCC Orioles Site - 448 Burnell St.
Sessions will focus on practical ways to garden more sustainably, from saving seeds and stretching your gardening budget to supporting pollinators and using native plants in your yard.

August 15 | 2 PM: Free Session!
Intro to Seed Saving & Dividing Perennials
Learn how to save seeds and divide perennials to grow your garden and share with others.

August 22 | 2 PM: $25 Registration Fee!
Beyond Milkweed: Explore native plants that support pollinators and biodiversity throughout the season.
Register Today: https://ticketstripe.com/events/3842109344258156

August 29 | 2 PM: Free Session!
Low Income Gardening
Budget-friendly tips and strategies for growing food and creating a great garden without spending a lot.

September 5 | 2 PM: $25 Registration Fee!
Native Plants for Native Lawns: Learn how native plants can be used to create a lower-maintenance yard that supports our local ecosystem.
Register Today: https://ticketstripe.com/events/7361109344329064

See the West End through the eyes of Orioles youth.

Fourteen participants from the Orioles Youth Drop-In Program were given film cameras to capture the people, places and details that stood out to them around their community. The result is a collection of photographs that is beautiful, surprising and entirely their own.

Join us to celebrate their creativity at the first Orioles Youth Film Photography Exhibition.

September 21, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Orioles Community Centre
448 Burnell Street

Admission is free. Everyone is welcome!

Money can feel complicated. Learning how to manage it doesn’t have to.

Valour Community Centre is offering a FREE Financial Literacy Workshop Seriesat Orioles Community Centre, led by Prosper Canada-certified financial literacy educator Gabriel Hurley.

Across nine interactive sessions, participants will build practical skills around budgeting, banking, saving, credit, debt, taxes and more, with a focus on making everyday financial decisions with greater confidence.

August 24th –28th & August 31st – September 4th
3:00–4:30 p.m
Orioles Community Centre | 448 Burnell Street

Space is limited to 10 participants and registration is required.
Register here: https://forms.gle/HyWhRubAzLrKo1q19

Visit our website for more information: www.valourcc.ca

Registration for Valour Summer Day Camp 2026 is officially closed!

Thank you to all of the families who registered with us this year. We’re looking forward to finishing off the summer with plenty of fun and great memories at our Clifton Site.

Planning ahead for next summer? Watch for 2027 Summer Day Camp registration details coming in May!

Help us celebrate 75 years of Orioles Community Centre!

As we prepare for our 75th Anniversary Social on September 26, we’re asking local businesses, organizations and community members to help make the evening a success.

We’re currently accepting silent auction items, financial contributions and in-kind donations. Every dollar raised will support ongoing and future programming at Orioles, helping the centre continue serving West End families for generations to come.

If you can donate, please contact Leanne Janzen at [email protected] or 204-960-8859 to arrange pickup or delivery.

Help us honour the past, celebrate today and support the future of our community.

Baby Songs in the Park!

Bring your little one out for a fun morning of songs, music and time together in the park!

Join us Mondays at 10:30 AM at the Valour CC Orioles Site, 448 Burnell Street.

August 10, 17, 24 & 31

Rainy days? We’ll move indoors.
FREE to attend!

Text 204-996-9912 to register.

Made possible through a small community grant from DMSMRI and West End Resource Centre.