EVENTS CALENDAR
The Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts runs from March 26 to Apr. 24 for the full schedule visit ff-festival.com.
The Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a reading of Don’t you Dare Run Away a new comedic play by Robin Taylor Wright featuring local talents Darren Derendorf, Ken Kellar, Kathryn Pierroz, Kate Stevens, and Jennifer Thorpe. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Apr. 22 in the Shaw room. No admission charge, donations to the actors appreciated. Recommended for those ages 12+.
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary monthly supper Friday Apr. 24. Ham dinner including perogies and cabbage roles. $25 under 12 $12 Doors open 4:30 p.m. Pre-paid only. Tickets at the legion office, senior centre, or call Vicki 807-271-3514. Delivery available within Fort Frances.
The Fort Frances Ducks Unlimited Dinner will take place Apr. 25, 2026 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Doors open 5:30 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $65. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Nancy, 705-257-2090 or by email ducksunlimitedfortfrances.com. The event is halfway to selling out!
Tour De Fort is hosting a concert featuring Americana Blues artist Sandra Bouza on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. tickets are available online at tourdefort.com and at the Fort Frances Library and Ski’s Variety.
Save the Date Town of Fort Frances Volunteer appreciation BBQ – April 30th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30pm at Memorial Sports Centre, Town Council and Town Employees will be throwing a barbecue inviting anyone who volunteers their time in the Town of Fort Frances to attend! No need to RSVP – just show up! There will be food (while supplies last), speeches, draw prizes, and some light activities! We’ll also be announcing our Outstanding Citizen Awards. Volunteers are people who deserve to be celebrated all-year round. We’re honoured to have this opportunity to say thank you.
The final Kids & Company performance of the year features Chris McKhool: Earth Seas & Air. On Monday May 4 at 6 p.m. at in the gym at St. Mary School. The show is free for everyone to attend. Donations accepted. This award-winning show is fully interactive, as kids join the band on stage playing percussion instruments from around the globe, dance to the global grooves, and sing songs about taking care of our planet. For three decades, Chris has taken his audience beyond the 3 R’s of ecology (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to a new level of understanding of our global connection to forests, air, water and animals. Everyone leaves with the feeling that they can really make a difference!
CMHA Fort Frances will host its annual Mental Health Week BBQ Wednesday May 6 starting at 11 a.m. no pre-orders. You must show up to receive a lunch, drive, walk, bike up. Location TBD during renovations.
Flora’s Walk for Perinatal Mental Health organized by NorthWest Ontario Counselling & Consulting will take place Friday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for more information or to donate.
Spring Cleaning at the Library–May 15, 10 a.m. Rain Date May 22. The Fort Frances Public Library is looking for volunteers to help clean up our grounds and gardens this spring! Tasks include picking up garbage, pruning, and weeding. Participants can give as much time as they would like. To sign up, call the library at 807-274-9879.
The next 55+ Movie Matinee will take place at the Fort Frances Public Library on Friday May 15 at 1 p.m. Featuring Letters to Juliet. “Sophie travels to Verona where she finds an old unanswered letter asking for love advice.” Rated PG 1h45m.
ONGOING EVENTS
The Rainy Lake Readers Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month from 6:00-7:45 at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre. Visit the Library and check out the display of this month’s book selections. New members always welcome.
Bingo at the Fort Frances Senior Centre Runs from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Contact Diane Maxey for more details 807-275-9308.
Story Time at the Fort Frances Public Library 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. For ages 2-6 with a caregiver.
Baby Time at the Fort Frances Public Library on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. “Join us for songs, rhymes, lap bounces, stories, free play and more.”
Pokémon Club at the Fort Frances Public Library is held Fridays at 4 p.m. New to Pokémon? Learn how to play and develop your skills! Recommended for ages 8-14+. Please bring your own snacks.
Lego Club at the Fort Frances Public 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!
Come out to the Fort Frances Public Library for kids yoga Tuesdays at 4 p.m. Learn some yoga poses, meditation techniques and let out some energy with UNFC’s healthy living kids program coordinator! This is a weekly event happening on Tuesdays at 4pm. Contact Jessica at 807 271 3183 or healthylivingkids@unfc.org to register. Drop ins are also welcome
STEM Saturday at the Fort Frances Public Library, 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.
Men’s mental health group takes place the last Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the HOPE Centre at 324 Victoria Ave. Coffee and Snacks provided, everyone is welcome.
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.
Memory Lane Cafe with the Alzheimer Society Kenora and Rainy River Districts. A space where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can socialize, and enjoy engaging activities. Offers a supportive environment to share experiences, and access community support. Meets at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. For more information call 807-468-1516.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The La Verendrye General Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop is looking for volunteers. The hours are Monday-Friday, from noon – 3:30 p.m. OPP criminal record check is required. Help is available with this, as well as gift shop training and support. All funds raised go to the Auxiliary to honour our pledges for capital equipment at La Verendrye General Hospital. If interested, please email Jan Beazley at janbeazley@gmail.com
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.
