EVENTS CALENDAR
Flora’s Walk is a fundraiser for perinatal mental illness. Taking place Friday May 9 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Starting at the Sorting Gap Marina. Help raise funds so women and families in the Rainy River District can receive live-saving therapy and other mental health support. See Northwest Ontario Counselling and Consulting on Facebook for more information.
St. Mary’s Youth Group is having a make your own pizza & scavenger hunt at St. Mary’s Parish on May 9th from 5:30 – 8:30pm, for grades 6-9
The Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances is hosting a Small hands Big Hearts Kids Market. The event will allow kids to shop for presents for friends and family for free! Saturday, May 10, 1-4 p.m. While supplies last. Donations accepted, contact the Kiwanis Club for more information.
Knox United Church Fort Frances is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea in Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the United Church of Canada. May 10 from 1-3 p.m. at the church. Come and enjoy tea/Coffee, sandwiches and dainties. Free will donations collected.
Manitou Mounds will open for the season on Saturday May 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This launches summer hours which run Wednesday to Sunday 11-6. At noon on May 10 there will be an exhibit opening featuring the work of Nadya Kwandibens from noon-2 p.m. For more information see the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Facebook page.
Cornerstone Christian School is holding an ice cream fun run fundraiser on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a canteen. Fun run registration is $20 for 1Km and $30 for 5 Km. For more details see the Cornerstone Christian School Facebook page.
The Friends of the library annual book sale will take place on Saturday May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Cash only, bring your own bags. Books may be dropped off the week prior to the sale.
Curvy Chick Boutique is accepting donations of prom dresses for graduating students this year. The prom dress closet will be open from 3-5 every Thursday in May.
The annual Mill Alumni Banquet is on Wednesday May 28 starting with social time at 5:30 tickets $45 available at the Fort Frances Times or committee members. Max 130 tickets available. Taxi service available.
Mix&Mingle Connecting Women Entrepreneurs hosted by the Rain River Future Development Corporation and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise. Wed. June 4, 2025 5:30-8:30 p.m. at La Place Rendezvous. Free event but please register in advance via the Eventbrite link on the Facebook event page.
The Fort Frances volunteer bureau will be having its AGM on Tuesday, June 10th at 7:00 at the volunteer bureau. All members are welcome to attend.
The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau will be hosting the 45th annual Terry Fox run this year, e are looking for volunteers to help plan the event that would be great. Anyone interested in helping can contact Laura at (807) 276-1005 or Laureen at 807-276-8181.
ONGOING EVENTS
Senior’s Bingo is back! Bingo will be held Fridays at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Senior Centre. This round goes March 21- June 6 except Good Friday
Memory Lane Café hosted by the Alzheimer Society–a welcoming space where individuals with dementia and their care partners can connect socialize and enjoy activities. At the Fort Frances Senior Centre 1 p.m. Next date is May 7, followed by June 4, July 2, Aug. 6 Sept. 3 Oct. 1 Nov. 5 and Dec. 3. For more info call 807-468-1516.
Winter and Spring courses will be held at the Valley Adult learning Association. Classes are all free! Choose from Excel, Cricuit, or Canva, or ask about online courses, one-on-one tutoring and assistance with your technology. Call 807-274-3553 or e-mail info@vala.ca for more information or to register. Visit online at www.vala.ca or follow them on Facebook.
A free exercise class for men at the Fort Frances Seniors Centre is seeking participants. All men aged 55+ are welcome to join. If you’re interested, text 807-271-2021.
Lions TV Bingo – on Shaw/Rogers channel 10 every Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cards available from the usual outlet including the Fort Frances Times.
Story Time with Miss Sam is held every Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre! Story Time features a new theme each week, with carefully selected stories, songs and activities that will captivate and engage your little ones. No registration required. Perfect for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Baby Time is held Thursdays at 1:15pm (NEW TIME) at the Fort Frances Public Library technology Centre. Enjoy bouncing songs, rhymes, and plenty of smiles! Bond with your little one and connect with other caregivers in a warm, welcoming environment. Designed for babies aged 0-18 months and their caregivers.
Pokémon Club is held Fridays at 4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. New to Pokémon? Learn how to play and develop your skills! We play Pokémon cards in the unlimited format, which means that you can use cards from any set to build your deck! Recommended for ages 8-14+. Please bring your own snacks.
Lego Club at the Library, every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. come build, create and connect. Compete in Lego building challenges, create unique builds and build big!
STEM Saturday is at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Stop by for STEM-based fun, games and crafts! Anyone under 8 needs to be accompanied by an adult.
Free Yoga sessions will be offered by Rainy Lake Zen Life Yoga, each Wednesday at 11 a.m. The studio is located at 600 hwy 11 (old Pinewood Sports building across from Badiuks). Space is limited, so please register first at www.vagaro.com/zenlifeyoga.
Stroke Survivors group– meeting the Second Wednesday of every month 10-11 a.m. Let’s have a coffee and talk. A good time to make friends with other people that understand what you’re going through. To register call or text Nathan Galusha 807-271-6262 or Shelly Jones 807-276-1319.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Flag football coaches wanted for fall program in September. No experience required. A non-contact introduction to football for all grade 7-8 students. For more info or to volunteer contact Ria Cuthbertson at the Memorial Sports Centre. or rcuthbertson@fortfrances.ca
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch #29 is seeking new members to join their dynamic group of fun, hardworking Ladies. If you would like to know more about this group, please contact Andrea at 275-8912.
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop is accepting donations– The Tuck Shop is open to residents, family, staff and visitors. Great items for donation are things like large stuffed bears, knick knacks, gift items and items for residents to place on their night stands or wall/door. Proceeds from the Tuck Shop go to the Rainycrest Auxiliary, which benefits residents. Donations can be dropped off inside the main entrance, labelled ATTN: Tuck Shop.
Rainycrest Auxiliary Membership – New members are always welcome and current members are reminded to renew their membership for 2024 dues are $5 per year and can be paid at the Tuck Shop or by calling 274-6954 (Judy) or 271-4114 (Donna).
Meals on Wheels – Seeking volunteer drivers. Contact Nicole Piotrowski at 807-274-3266 ext 4818 or by email n.piotrowski@rhcf.on.ca.
Best for Kitty is in desperate need of foster homes, to provide a safe, warm and loving environment to house cats and kittens, while they wait for their forever homes. Full support and supplies are provided. For more information, e-mail bestforkitty@gmail.com, or visit Best for Kitty over Facebook or at bestforkitty.net for more information. For donations via e-transfer, use bestforkitty@gmail.com, or donate through www.bestfortkitty.net for instant tax receipts. cheques can be dropped off at Northwood Gallery and gifts. After the strike, they can be mailed to 308 Fifth Street West Fort Frances, P9A 3S1. Tax receipts can be issued for donations over $20.
