The Muskie boys’ hockey team is hosting the Red Lake Rams in NorWOSSA action today (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. and again Saturday at noon at the Ice for Kids Arena. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for students.
Remembrance Day services in the district will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 10 a.m. at the Barwick Hall. Cenotaph services will follow in Barwick (11 a.m.), Stratton (11:45 a.m.), Devlin (2 p.m.), and Emo (2:45 p.m.) Lunch will be held at the Emo Legion at 12:30 p.m., with a supper there at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for the latter cost $10 each.
Remembrance Day services will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 starting at 10:55 a.m. at the Fort Frances cenotaph.
The 12th-annual “Spirit of Christmas” will be held Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. There will be a silent auction, live auction, coffee and dainties, as well as draws, with admission being a toonie. To donate an item, call Laurie Mauro (274-5806), Linda Hamilton (274-8782), or Elsie Cameron (274-3518).
The local Celiac support group will hold its next meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14 from 7-9 p.m. in Room 138 at Fort Frances High School (use the main entrance). For more info, call Lori McKay (274-2116) or Sue Hatfield (274-3327).
’Flu shot clinics for the general public will be held at locations across the district starting on Nov. 15. Call the Northwestern Health Unit (274-9827) for specific times and locations, or see the ad in Monday’s Daily Bulletin.
An open house on GIS will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15 from noon-6 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. For more info, call Jordan Shannon (482-2479 ext. 250) or Trish Law (274-9893).
The Business Women’s Network will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (608 Scott St.) All business and professional women welcome. For more info, call Angela Halvorsen at 274-3276.
A Christmas wreath or basket and bow-making workshop will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) Cost is $15. For more info, call Debbie at 274-3520.
“The Comeback King Show,” a tribute to Elvis Presley, will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre (doors open at 6:30). Special guest will be “Patsy Cline.” Tickets cost $20 in advance (available at Gillons’ Insurance, Skates & Blades, or by calling 274-7716) and $25 at the door.
The local MS support group will hold its next meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. at the day hospital.
A volunteer working luncheon, organized by Koochiching Hospice and Respite, will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in International Falls (it’s being held one week early due to the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday).
Family & Children’s Services is holding an open board meeting Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at 240 First St. E., Suite 200 (the old Fort Frances High School).
“Rock Tha UK,” a concert featuring local teens Brok_Homz and Without Judgement, will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Ukrainian Hall. Tickets cost $5 each, which can be purchased in advance from Wade Friesen or at the door.
A “Socrates Café” will be held Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in Room SC-115 at Rainy River Community College in International Falls. Admission is free.
The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will hold a lobby sale, featuring a bargain table, crafts, baking, knitting, and raffle, on Friday, Nov. 17 from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Volunteer training for the Canadian Diabetes Association will be held Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the boardroom at La Place Rendez-Vous. Lunch and beverages will be provided. For more info or to register, call 1-800-450-5197 ext. 23 or e-mail robert.gaunt@diabetes.ca
A retirement dinner for OPP Sgt. Larry Indian is planned for Saturday, Nov. 18 at La Place Rendez-Vous. A social is at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Tickets cost $25 each, which are available by calling the Fort Frances OPP at 274-3322.
The C.W.L. Christmas bazaar, featuring raffles, crafts/baking, and a kiddies’ korner, will be held Sunday, Nov. 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Church hall. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children.
“Anatomy of an Ambulance Call,” presented by Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving and featuring paramedic Ted Swan as the speaker, will be held Monday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Donations accepted at the door.
The Columbus Club will hold a chicken parmesan dinner (featuring chef Robbie Ogden) on Thursday, Nov. 23 at the St. Mary’s Church hall. A social begins at 5 p.m., followed by supper at 6. Tickets, which are available at the parish office, cost $12 each, with children 12 and under admitted free.
A free lecture on arthritis and treatment options, featuring rheumatologist Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer, is slated for Saturday, Nov. 25 from 12:30-2 p.m. at the Contact North site at Confederation College (Room 150). To register, call 1-800-268-9535 ext. 5.
The local support group for caregivers and family members of older adults diagnosed with a dementia, offered by the District Mental Health Services for Older Adults Program, will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. at 414 Scott St. The topic will be “Dementia and the Holidays.” For more information or to RSVP, call 274-9400.