Is your organization holding a community event? Are you seeking volunteers? Get the word out here! Around Town is a free listing for charities, community groups, volunteer organizations and events. To have your events listed, e-mail tips@fortfrances.com
The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances, are celebrating SPRING BREAK and providing FREE Activity/Nutrition Bags for kids (Ages 5 & up). We will be giving away 75 bags stuffed with crafts, snacks, and lunch items on Friday, April 9th from 11:30 am to 1pm at 351 Scott Street. (Some nutritional items will require heating up.) No registration will be taken – first come first served.
The Income Tax Clinic has returned to the Volunteer Bureau. The clinic is open Mondays noon-4 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Volunteer Bureau. Have your documents ready. Maximum income to qualify for the clinic is $25,000 for single people, or $35,000 for combined households. The Volunteer Bureau is located in the old train station on Fourth Street West.
SnOasis is back! It’s online and outside to comply with COVID regulations, but organizers have plenty of fun family events, including photo mosaics and colouring contests. To see all the events happening throughout the month of March, visit the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre on Facebook.
The Family Centre is holding a children’s clothing give-away, until supplies last. Open to everyone. If you have any items to donate, drop them at the Family Centre during the day, in the old train station.
The Fort Frances Senior Centre is looking for seniors who would like to chat, through Zoom virtual meetings. Reconnect with others and chat about topics of interest from the safety of your own home! Anyone interested can call Cindy Noble at 274-6743 or 271-2021. The Centre also hosts a variety of events, including tai chi and a fully equipped wood shop. Contact Cindy to find out more!
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is making tentative plans to return to a modified version of the tournament this summer and is looking to gauge interest from teams. If you are an angler who would be willing to enter a modified FFCBC this summer, contact Greg Gustafson at 807-274-9461 or call/text 275-9589.
The Fort Frances Museum is hosting spring workshops! Registration in underway. To sign up, call 274-7891 Monday to Friday, between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. All classes will take place on Saturdays over Zoom. Available events are:
Spring Wreath Making with Jenny Coats, March 27 from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $40.
Acrylic Painting with Cher Pruys, April 10, from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $65.
Card Making with Meredith Crosswell, May 8 from 1-8 p.m. Cost is $25.
The March Riverside Foundation for Health Care 50/50 draw is open, and the pot has already topped $11,000! Three chances for $5, 10 chances for $10 and the best deal of 60 chances for $20. Get your tickets now at www.riversidefoundation.ca/5050 or call the Foundation Office at 807-274-4803 to make arrangements for offline payment. Every dollar will go towards two new ultrasound machines.
If you have questions for the Medical Officer of health, Dr. Kit Young Hoon, she participates in a live Question and Answer session every second Thursdays at 1 p.m. over facebook Live at the NWHU Facebook page. The next session is March 4. You can also access the chat through GoToMeeting, with links available here: https://www.nwhu.on.ca/covid19/Pages/public-sessions.aspx.
The Fort Frances EarlyON Child and Family Centre has been posting fun craft and activity ideas on their Facebook page, that families can do at home. In-person play is also back on, with regular indoor and outdoor programs. Pre-registration is required. For more, visit the Fort Frances EarlyON on Facebook.
Volunteer opportunities
Best for Kitty, previously known as Paws and Claws Canada is in desperate need of foster homes. They are currently unable to take in all the cats and kittens in need of care, due to a foster home shortage. For more information on what’s involved, or to volunteer, e-mail bestforkitty@gmail.com.
Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Meals are delivered over the lunch hour. The program welcomes individuals, teams or organizations. To find out more, call Gaby Hanzuk at 807-274-3764.
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 is always on the lookout for new members! If you would like to know more about joining this group of fun and hard working ladies please contact Cindy Noble at 271-2021 or Joanne Gosselin at 274-5932.
Impact the lives of local girls, by volunteering for Girl Guides of Canada. Training, events and scholarships available. Visit girlguides.ca/web/GGC/Volunteers.
