EVENTS CALENDAR
Calvary Baptist Church in Emo is hosting an Open House for the community to celebrate the completion of phase 1 of their building expansion. Stop by between 4-7pm TODAY, Thursday, Oct 8 for building tours and free food! Calvary Baptist Church is located at 9062 Colonization Road, Emo, Ontario.
Farm fun with Gerber’s Mini Mart: For our final day of the season Gerber’s Mini Mart is partnering with Gerber Farms for one last market on the farm! Bring your family and pick out pumpkins from the patch, have a hay ride, see the animals and enjoy the countryside. There will be a harvest soup buffet with all proceeds being donated to a local charity. So come on out and kick off thanksgiving weekend with us. P.S. there are some really Big pumpkins in the patch this year…they’d make for some great fall pics! #2309 HWY 602 10 minutes west of Fort Frances. Hay rides, pumpkin patch, farm animals and more. Harvest soup buffet, $10 adults and $5 kids with proceeds to the monthly Fort Frances seniors meal.
Fundraiser BBQ for the Fort Frances High School Muskie Girls Hockey Team will take place at Safeway Fort Frances on Saturday Oct. 10 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
There will be a series of Gospel Meetings held at the Fort Frances Senior Centre 401 Nelson St, Fort Frances. Sunday October 11th, 18th & November 15th 3:30pm – 4:30pm All are welcome to hear the teachings of Jesus from the Bible—shared simply and freely. For more information contact Clayton Boyd: 1-306-717-9496 or Ty Sinclair: 1-306-434-9898
The October 55+ movie matinee at the Fort Frances Public Library will feature I Can Only Imagine 2. Fri. Oct. 16 1 p.m. Rated PG, 1hr 51 mins
There will be a friends of the Abbatoir Fundraiser Dinner on Oct. 24 at the Stratton Millennium Hall and Curling Club cocktails 5 p.m. dinner at 6 p.m. Prime Rib & Chicken dinner $100 per ticket. Contact Kelsey 289-439-9933 for tickets.
The Curl Fort Frances Community Centre will be offering a PD Day Camp on Oct. 26 for kids born in 2018 and older. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $75 per child. Contact the CFCC for more information.
The second annual pumpkins and plaid fundraiser for the LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will take place on Sunday Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch, penny table, and more available. Tickets $30 purchase by Oct. 16. Available at the Hospital Gift Shop, FF Senior Centre, FF Library or by phone: call 807-2713665
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Dinner Oct. 30. Roast beef and all the trimmings. Doors at 4:30, dinner at 5:30. $25 per person, $12 under 12. Tickets at the Legion office, Senior Centre or call vicki 807-271-3514.
Trunk or Treat will take place at the Fort Frances Public Library on Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. Monetary and Candy donations accepted at the library. Register a vehicle ffpltc.ca/trunkortreat.
807 Selects 17U Girls volleyball team is holding a fish fry fundraiser for their trip to Europe. Sunday Nov. 1, 4-7 p.m. at the Devlin Hall, tickets $25. To pre-order email selectsportugal2027@gmail.com
There will be a free 55+ stick curling workshop at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a free soup and sandwich lunch to follow. Each Tuesday in Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24. Register by emailing ffccmanager@gmail.com or calling 807-274-6667. 24 spaces available.
ONGOING EVENTS
Fort Frances Lions Club Bingo on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. on Rogers Cable. Game cards are available at the usual vendors
Fort Frances Women’s Cancer Support group meets every third Thursday of each month 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Volunteer Bureau. For more information contact Linda at 807-274-8782 or 807-275-9268
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.
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!
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 612 Portage Ave. (CMHA building) use the main entrance. For more information contact Levi Morris 1-877-311-0117 ext. 202.
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 Fort Frances Lakers are in need of Billet families! Billets are families who open their homes to junior hockey players during the season. Our players come from across North America, and need a safe, supportive environment as they chase their hockey goals. For more information contact fflakerspresident@gmail.com
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 807-275-8912.
The Rainycrest Tuck Shop is accepting donations– Great items for donation are things like large stuffed bears, 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, and benefit 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 dues are $10 per year starting in 2026 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 P.O. Box 339, 116 First St. East, Nicole Piotrowski at 807-274-3266 ext 4818 or by Fort Frances, ON P9A 3M7 email n.piotrowski@rhcf.on.ca.
Best For Kitty needs volunteers! The local cat rescue is facing shut down if new helpers don’t join. For more info contact Joan at 807-276-8670 or Wanda at 807-276-7991.
