There are many events taking place this weekend throughout the district. There will be a Lady of the Way Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Nov. 14. This takes place at our Lady of the Way School in Stratton. There will be craft tables, frozen pies will be available: “We make, you bake.” A door prize will be drawn. Admission is $5.00. This takes place from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
The St. Mary’s Catholic Women’s League will host its annual Christmas Tea and Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. This takes place at St. Mary’s Church in Fort Frances. Admission is $6.00, or $2.00 for children under seven. This day will be made up of craft and bake tables, mini drawers, a 50-50 draw, special draws, a jewellery table and much more including a kid zone. Be sure to get out and enjoy these Christmas Teas and Bazaars and support our local churches.
The Dance Hall Committee and volunteers will host a pulled pork supper on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Adults pay $20.00 and kids ages 7 to 12 years pay $10. Tickets are available at Cloverleaf, Devlin’s Corner Store or General Supply. This takes place at the Dance Hall, come out for an evening of fun and delicious food and support the Dance Hall with their ongoing projects.
“Beer and Burger” takes place at the Emo Legion this Friday, Nov. 13. This will be followed by Phil, Sara and The W.E.B. Band playing music and dancing for those who wish to. This will be the last “Beer and Burger” until Jan. 2027.
There will be an Emo Legion Bingo on Nov. 17. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., the early bird game is at 6:45, and regular games begin at 7 p.m.
The Emo Legion is also selling 50-50 tickets. Tickets are $5.00 each or a book of five for $20. Proceeds help the Emo Legion with expenses and the Emo Food Bank. The draw takes place Dec. 5. Be sure to purchase tickets and try your luck at being a winner and support our local Legion and the Emo Food Bank.
The Emo Legion will host a dance on Dec. 19. Live music will be provided by “Throwback.” The dance starts at 9:30 p.m. and goes until 1 a.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Age of majority is required.
Tickets are available at the Legion. The cost is $25.00.
The LaVallee Cemetery Committee has decided to get together to make wreaths and outdoor pots to place at the cemetery gates. The date has been scheduled for Dec. 10. A few volunteers are needed to make them, and some to cut cedar, pine, birch and spruce boughs. Call Sandy at 275-5183, Elaine at 276-7203, or Lucille at 275-8247 if you’d like to help out.
On Nov. 17, there will be a LaVallee Seniors Committee potluck luncheon. This takes place at 12:00 noon at the Devlin Hall, bring your favourite dish to share.
The next LaVallee Seniors Coffee gathering takes place Dec. 1, from 1-3 p.m.
The LaVallee Seniors Committee invites seniors to make a Christmas centrepiece. This takes place Dec. 12, starting at 10 a.m. Flowers and boughs will be supplied. Bring your own special decorations and a dish or container also bring a glue gun and snippers if you have them. The cutoff date for this event is Dec. 5. The cost is $20 to register, call Lisa at 276-7555, or Pat at 276-3042.
A sure sign that Christmas is just around the corner is Holly Daze in Emo. This traditional, fun weekend takes place Dece. 5 and 6 this year. Parades, lighting of Christmas tree, fireworks, collecting for the Food Bank, great sales and promotions and much more make this an event everyone looks forward to.
Sincere sympathy and compassion for the family and friends of Katie Galusha. Katie passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 2. May the family and friends grieving this loss find comfort in knowing that many people in the district are thinking and praying for you at this sad time.
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Robin’s 2 Cents:
I love living in a rural community, where a traffic jam is one tractor, two cows, and a guy waving everybody around.
