Rainy River Rec presents the Rainy River’s Trail of Terror. The spooky event will take place Fridays and Saturdays from October 17 to 31. Soft scare and hard scare options available. Maximum of six people per group, with a cost of $5 per person for the soft scare, and $10 per person for the hard scare. To book, visit the Rainy River Trail of Terror Facebook page.
Emo Feeds is hosting a Harvest Market, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Birch Bark Yarns will be spinning wool. Fresh baked goods, and produce, animals to visit, pumpkins to pick and fun for the whole family.
The The Bargain Shop is currently holding their annual “Together We Care” Food Drive to support those experiencing food insecurity. The campaign will run until Friday, October 9. Drop off your donations at the Bargain Shop, downtown Fort Frances. The goal this year is $700 worth of groceries.
The Associates of St. Marguerite d’Youville, in partnership with the Volunteer Beaureau, will be holding its annual Winter Coat Exchange, at the Family Centre. Drop-off is daily until October 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Pick-up is from October 16 to 31, from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. daily.
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary is making pierogies and cabbage rolls. There will be no pre-orders – all sales are first come, first served. Pierogies are $6/dozen. Cabbage rolls are $7/dozen. Curbside pick-up will take place Oct. 8 starting at 5 p.m. 250 Church Street, and will continue until everything is sold out.
The Family Centre is holding a free Thanksgiving supper, today (Thursday) until 3 p.m. For anyone in need. The centre is accepting donations of cash and non-perishables for its food bacnk, located at the Old CN Station.
The Northwestern Health Unit is offering flu shots across the region, with locations, dates and times available in Emo, Fort Frances, Rainy River and Atikokan. Book over the phone at 1-866-468-2240 or book online at https://clinicreservation.com/book-now/northwestern-health-unit.
The Fort Frances Community Clinic is offering flu shots, by appointment only, beginning October 6. Appointments will be available every Tuesday and Thursday in October, from 1-4 p.m. Patients are asked to wear a short-sleeved shirt, and a mask. Those over 65 should call their pharmacy for a high dose influenza vaccine. To make an appointment, call 274-3287 ext 223.
The United Native Friendship Centre is offering a Strollercize program every Tuesday at 10 a.m. beginning at the Sorting Gap Marina. UNFC Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living for Kids worker Lori will guide participants through cardio and strength training sessions while your child will get some fresh air.
Nigigoonsiminikaaning Community Support Services is seeking a pumpkin patch that would host 20-25 young children and allow them to pick one pumpin each from the patch. Compensation will be provided. If you can help, call Destiny at 481-1110.
The Salvation Army has re-opened to customers. Hours have been modified, running Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donations can be dropped at the door between 1 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Fort Frances Public Library has now reopened to the public with limited hours, but still offers curbside pick-up. Open hours are now Tuesdays 3-7 p.m., and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. Curbside pick-up is Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. To 2 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.
The Valley Adult Learning Association is offering a variety of free online courses for adults age 19 or older. The courses are available in live format or independent learning modules, and technology supports may be available for those who meet criteria. For more information or course descriptions call Barb or Kim at 274-3553, or email vala@jam21.net
Seven Generations Education Institute has organized a free online light yoga class for students, staff and community members. Everyone is welcome! All skill levels can participate. The sessions are Thursdays at noon. Email Andrea Sweigard at andreas@7generations.org for the online meeting link and instructions.
The Fort Frances Public Library will be posting online storytime videos on their Facebook page every Wednesday. Join Miss Sam as she shares storytime with you over the internet.
Fort Frances Rocks is a Facebook community designated for people in and around Fort Frances to paint, hide, discover and share unique and fun rock art. Check out the page for some guidelines for taking part in painting you own rocks or finding other contributors rocks in the community.
Anishinaabemodaa – Waking up Ojibwe – is a partnership between Seven Generations Institute, SayitFirst and the Rainy River District School Board. Their Facebook page posts videos and other resources to give First Nations kids, a way to hear and learn their own language.
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.
The Emo EarlyON Child and Family Centre is placing craft kits outside the centre each week. Check them out on Facebook to see what’s new.
