The Emo Knox United Church, with the support of the Emo Senior’s Centre and New Gold, are offering a free frozen Turkey Dinner Takeout or delivery, to the west end of the district. Call Coleen at 482-2280 to order a meal.
There will be a special breakfast with Santa on December 13, from 9-11 a.m. at the Alberton Municipal Office on the lower level of the building. All local youth are welcome.
There will be Beer and Burger and a meat draw at the Emo Legion this Friday, December 12. Music will be provided by Phill and Sarah starting at 7 p.m.
A night of Comedy will take place at the Emo Legion on December 13. Comedy Invasion will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 before December 8, and $25 at the door. This is an age 19 plus event. Please note I had the incorrect date in last week. It is not December 8, as was printed.
The LaVallee Senior’s Committee is hosting a wreath making event. This takes place this Saturday, December 13, starting at 10 a.m. at the upstairs of the township office. Call Pat at 276-3042 or Lisa at 276-7555. Bring your own container and a glue gun if you have one, everything else will be provided.
The Rainy River Valley District Fall Fair directors hosted their annual appreciation supper on December 3. Approximately 90 people attended and enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner. The first fair ambassador Alexis Latter sang two Christmas songs to put all in the Christmas spirit. Mini King and Queen Ethan Pruys and Lilyana Berg also added to the festivities.
Fair board president Sherri Hay announced that the annual general meeting takes place January 27, at the exhibition hall. There are three director positions to be filled.
The next three projects to complete at the fair grounds are the Borderland Racing food concession, an addition to the small animal barn and taking the hydro underground to get rid of the hydro poles.
Emo Holly Daze, held Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, was a huge success. The winners of the $250 Chamber of Commerce gift certificate draws were Nancy Rivest and James Meyer.
Many enjoyed the various vendors throughout the Emo area, the soup and sandwich lunch was sold out. Once again a great parade and fireworks. Hats off to all the businesses, volunteers and all those that help to make this a success and fun two days.
Charlene and Ron McTavish, organizers of Stuff A Cruiser, shared, “Thanks to all the volunteers that came out braving the cold. A successful day of collecting 1,838 pounds of food.”
All collected food and money donations go to the Emo Food Bank.
A reminder of upcoming concerts in our rural area:
Crossroads: December 18 at 6 p.m.
Donald Young: December 11 at 6 p.m. A holiday craft night and bake sale
McCrosson-Tovell: December 15 at 12:30. A family activity and ham meal.
Sturgeon Creek: December 11 at 7 p.m.
Our Lady of the Way: December 18 at 6 p.m. A festival of lights and nativity walk
Nestor Falls: December 18
Riverview: December 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Ralph Boettcher.
Ralph’s sudden passing leaves many mourning. Your community holds you close in our hearts and thoughts at this difficult time.
Sincere sympathy to family and friends of Gordon Sisco. Gordon passed after a long and difficult illness. Thinking of all saddened by his passing.
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