Around Town/Giving Back

Fort Frances Minor Hockey is seeking new AA coaches for the 2021/2022 season. Coaches will be needed for the U11, U13, U15 and U18 divisions. To apply e-mail secretary.ffmha@outlook.com, by Friday, June 25.

A Rainbow Drag Brunch will be held at the Flint House patio, June 26. Two seatings available at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The event includes an hour long show. To register or find out more visit rainbowdragbrunch.com.

LaVerendrye General Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its Annual General Meeting, Monday June 28 at 1p.m. Several positions are available. To join, log in to global.gotomeeting.com/join/235077808.

Seniors Month will wind up on June 29, with a Drive-Thru Barbecue at the Seniors Centre. Stop by between 4-6 p.m. to pick up your supper or hamburger or hot dog. Comes with a bag of chips, pop and dessert.

A self-guided Garden Tour is being hosted by the Friends of the Fort Frances Museum and the Fort Frances Museum. The event will be held Saturday, July 3, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The tour will feature six outstanding local gardens, with only 60 tickets available. Tickets are $25, and are available at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market Garden, or Rainy Lake Market on Thursdays.

The Rainycrest Auxiliary would like to thank you for all of your generous donations to the Tuck Shop. It means a lot to the residents to be able to go shopping at our shop for gifts, toiletries, personal items and snacks, especially during the times when we have all been asked to stay at home due to Covid. We could use: unused toiletries (remember Rainycrest is a scent free zone) knick knacks or decorative items for residents to use as gifts or to decorate their own space. Jewelry and stuffies are always appreciated. We would also like you to remember to donate items for our male residents. Items can be left inside the front door with a label saying ATTN Gary in the Tuck Shop.

Riverside Foundation for Health Care 50/50 June tickets are on sale now! Don’t miss out! Five chances for $5, 20 chances for $10 and the best deal of 100 chances for $20. Get your tickets now at www.riversidefoundation.ca/5050 or call the Foundation Office at 807-274-4803 to make arrangements for offline payment. Every dollar raised will go towards the $1.5-million Picture This diagnostic imaging campaign.

Volunteer opportunities

The FORT FRANCES VOLUNTEER BUREAU (FFVB) is accepting applications for membership renewals and new member volunteers. If you are a volunteer or someone interested in volunteering and believe in the positive impact volunteers have on our community, please pick up an application form at the FFVB (open 11:00 am to 3:00 pm daily) or send an email to fortfrancesvb@gmail.com requesting an application form.

The WWRD Lions Club is seeking new members. They meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Rainy River Evangelical Covenant Church. Fort more information, contact Secretary, Peggy Advent at WestRRDLions@gmail.com or phone 807-483-5403.

Best for Kitty is in desperate need of foster homes to provide a safe and loving environment, while kittens and cats await their furever homes. Be a part of all that cuteness. For more information on what’s involved, or to volunteer, e-mail bestforkitty@gmail.com.

Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers. Meals are delivered over the lunch hour. The program welcomes individuals, teams or organizations. To find out more, call Gaby Hanzuk at 807-274-3764.

The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 is always on the lookout for new members! If you would like to know more about joining this group of fun and hard working ladies please contact Cindy Noble at 271-2021 or Joanne Gosselin at 274-5932.