West Kildonan Horticultural Society garden tour entitled "Garden Jewels", July 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain or shine). Eight gardens with everything from alpine plants, colourful annuals, fountains, stunning perennials such as lilies and roses, to a fish pond and a Japanese garden. Tickets at Schriemer's Nurseries & Garden Centre, 1505 Molson Ave.; Pollock Hardware, 1407 Main S.; A.J. Lacoste & Sons Garden Centre, 2787 St. Mary's Rd. For information call Diane at 694-3499 or Debbie at 338-3515.

Manitoba Naturalists Society annual Natural Garden Tour, July 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On this self-directed tour you will visit a number of new and unique gardens in North Kildonan, East St. Paul, Rivergrove and south on Main St. Tickets at A. J. LaCoste Garden Centre, Shelmerdine Garden Centre, St. Mary's Garden Centre, the Garden Room (444 Academy Rd.), Schriemer's Garden Showplace and Urban Flora (A-1026 St. Mary's Rd.) or call 943-9029.

Manitoba Health and Healthy Living, Independent Living Resource Centre, Society for Manitoban's with Disabilities and Canadian Health Network Disability Health & Wellness Conference, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Victoria Inn. To register call 975-3037 or visit www.smd.mb.ca.