The Saint Patrick’s Church in Emo will host a harvest supper on Oct. 25, beginning at 5 p.m. Ham, baked potatoes, cabbage rolls, baked beans, coleslaw and a delicious dessert will be served. Tickets are $25 for adults, children 6 to 12 years $15. Call Frances at 276- 2423, Denise at 271-4514 or Robin at 271-3568 to purchase a ticket. Come out for a great meal entertainment and much more. Advanced tickets are preferred.
The LaVallee Seniors Committee will host a pancake breakfast this Saturday, Oct. 24. This is open to all ages. This is a goodwill event. All ages are welcome, and breakfast is from 9 to 11 p.m.
Other LaVallee Seniors events coming up are a coffee gathering Nov. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m., Bingo takes place Nov. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., and a potluck luncheon will take place Nov. 17, at noon. Bring your favourite dish. All events take place at the Devlin Hall.
The Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will host its annual Fall Tea and Bizarre on Oct. 23, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Bake tables, draws, a craft table and more will make for a delightful afternoon. Admission is $5. All monies raised goes to hospital projects. The auxiliary thanks everyone for their support.
The 807 SELECTS 170 girls will host a Fall Fish Fry Fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Devlin Hall to help funraise for their trip to Europe. This will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Fish, sides and refreshments will be served. Tickets are $25, to pre-order tickets email Selectsportugal2027@gmail.com
The Dance Community Hall committee and volunteers will host a pulled pork fall supper on Sunday, Nov. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m., adults pay $20, ages 7 to 12 pay $10 and six and under are free. Tickets are available at Cloverleaf, Devlin’s Corner Store or General supply.
The Emo Legion will hold Remembrance day Day services on Nov. 11. There will be a free will luncheon starting at 12:30 p.m. The annual remembrance day dinner begins at 5 p.m. $25 per person 10 and under $12. Tickets are available at the Emo Legion, Tompkins Hardware or Tompkin’s Outdoors.
More information to follow.
The Emo Legion is selling 50-50 tickets. Tickets are five dollars each or a book for 5 for $20. Proceeds help out the Emo Legion with expenses and the Emo Food Bank. The draw takes Dec. 5.
The Rainy River Federation of Agriculture will hold its annual general meeting and information night on Oct. 21, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Stratton Millennial Hall. All are welcome, this is free of charge and refreshments will be provided. Capital MNP presents:
. The benefits of incorporating your farm
. Recent upcoming income tax changes
. The importance of carrying on a farm business
. Qualifying for a lifetime capital gains Exemption
. What’s a corporation and when to consider incorporating
. Succession and estate planning considerations
RRFA Director Positions Available and needed.
The next Beer and Burger and meat draw takes place at the Emo Legion on October 30, beginning at 5 p.m. Last Friday’s winners of the meat draw were Tammy Foster, and Gord Witherspoon. The meet was purchased from Petermann’s Meats in Emo.
Congratulations to Ron and Charlene McTavish on the celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple’s anniversary is Oct. 23. Ron and Char were honoured with an anniversary celebration at the home of their daughter Sarah’s last Saturday, Oct. 17. Family and friends enjoyed celebrating this special occasion with Ron and Char. Many memories, laughs and looking through photo albums made for a delightful celebration. The district sends Ron and Char happiness for many more years of marriage.
Happy 20th anniversary to Graham and Amy McTavish. They celebrated this anniversary on Oct. 17. Sending many more years of a happy marriage to this couple.
Congratulations to Jordan Manty and Kim Warkentin. The couple were wed on Oct. 3, in Winnipeg, a celebration of their marriage was held Oct. 17, in Fort Frances. Happy parents are Don and Shelly Manty and Cheryl and Gerald Warkentin and grandfather Ken Brandrick. May you enjoy many years of happiness in your marriage.
A happy 40th birthday to Sis (Laura) Wilson. Sis reached this milestone birthday on Oct. 16. Your friends and family send you wishes for many more happy and healthy years.
Elections take place on Monday, Oct. 26, at the LaVallee Municipal Office from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All voters need a piece of valid ID to confirm your name and residential address. Be sure to vote and have a say in your community.
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Robin’s 2 cents:
What do you get when you divide the circumference of a Jack-o-lantern by its diameter?
Pumpkin pi!
