The fifth-annual Emo Walleye Classic runs today and tomorrow (May 26-27) in Emo. See Wednesday’s Times for a full schedule of activities, including the weigh-ins, suppers, and the second-annual “Walleyedol” singing competition.
The Legion ladies auxiliary will hold their monthly supper today (May 26) at 5:30 p.m. upstairs at the Legion (no ticket sales before 4:30). Pork cutlets are featured, with tickets costing $12 each. Everyone welcome.
A reminder that team registrations for the Borderland Soccer Association are due today (the can be dropped off at Fort Frances High School). Exhibition games will be held May 29-June 2, with the regular season starting Monday, June 5. See www.borderlandsoccer.com for schedules.
The Clover Valley Farmers’ Market will be open Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at its McIrvine Road location.
The Muskie boys’ soccer team is holding a tag day tomorrow (May 27) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Canadian Tire and Wal-Mart to raise funds for its trip to the all-Ontarios on June 5-7 in St. Catharines. The team also is holding a car wash and barbecue tomorrow (May 27) from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Cloverleaf in Emo.
The annual “Gigantic Used Book Sale” will be held Saturday, May 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Donations welcome, which can be dropped off at the library or call 274-9870 for pick-up.
The grand opening of the New Beginnings Fellowship (located on Highway 11 across from La Place Rendez-Vous) will begin with a community barbecue on Saturday, May 27 at noon. A dedication celebration will be held Sunday, May 28 at 10:30 a.m. with district superintendent Rev. Ron Pierce.
Knox United Church is holding its annual spring tea and bake sale Saturday, May 27 from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $3, and everyone is welcome.
St. John’s Anglican Church is hosting a “coffee house” on Saturday, May 27 starting at 7 p.m. If you’d like to sing at it, call Sarah Gervais at 274-5872. A wide variety of desserts, specialty coffee, and flavoured teas also will be available. Admission is a toonie.
Stock car racing will be held at the Emo Speedway on Saturday, May 27 (weather permitting). Hot laps are at 7 p.m., with the first race at 7:30.
A sober suds “topless” car wash, organized by the local Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving, will be held Sunday, May 28 from noon-4 p.m. at the Canadian Tire parking lot. Donations accepted.
The “Purina Walk for Dog Guides,” organized by the local Lions and Leo clubs, will be held Sunday, May 28 starting at 1 p.m. at Pither’s Point Park. Registration forms are available at the Nor-west Animal Clinic. Refreshments and lunch to follow.
The annual “Walk for Memories,” organized by the local Alzheimer Society, will be held Sunday, May 28 starting at 1:30 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel. Pledge forms are available at the Super 8, Pharmasave, and the Fort Frances Times office.
A public meeting on the North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) will be held Monday, May 29 from 7-9 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.
Yellow and blue ribbon bows will be sold for $5 at Tim Hortons on Wednesday, May 31 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. to raise money for the local “Relay for Life” coming up June 16 at Pither’s Point.
The local Bluebird Arthritis Club will hold its next meeting Wednesday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the KC Hall on Scott Street. Guest speaker will be certified orthotist and pedortist Brian Brezowski. All are welcome.
The Fort Frances Visserettes will hold its annual general meeting Wednesday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the gymnastics academy.
Check out art workshops by Pat Farrell starting June 1 at the Fine Line Art Gallery (529 Mowat Ave.)
The 10th-annual Scholarship Golf Tournament, hosted by the local campus of Confederation College, will be held Friday, June 2 starting with a shotgun start at noon. Cost is $80/person, which also includes a steak/chicken barbecue afterwards. Prizes also awarded to the top teams. For more info or to register, call the college at 274-5395.
The “Willie Walleye” 5K run/walk will be held Saturday, June 3 at 9 a.m. in Baudette, Mn. Registration forms are available at Brockie’s Jewellers here.
A walk-a-thon in support of celiac disease awareness is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 starting at 10:30 a.m. from Pharmasave to McDonald’s (weather permitting). For more info, call Lori McKay (274-2116) or Sue Hatfield (274-3327).
The Moms and Babes roll-and-stroll class, led by Energy Fitness Centre instructor Jackie Lampi-Hughes, will run Mondays from June 5-July 10 starting at 9:15 a.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina. Fee is $10. For more info, contact the Northwestern Health Unit at 274-9827.
A public meeting on the proposed walking/cycling trail network in Fort Frances is slated for Wednesday, June 7 from 7-9 p.m. at the East End Hall.
A public meeting on the use of pesticides/herbicides in town will be held Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.
The La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual luncheon meeting on Monday, June 12 at noon at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets, which cost $12 each, are available at Pharmasave, Shoppers Drug Mart, and the hospital gift shop (please pick them up by June 9).
A public information and strategy meeting on the downtown core report is scheduled for Tuesday, June 13 from 7-10 p.m. in the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Hard copies of the report are available at the Civic Centre and Fort Frances Public Library, and at www.fort-frances.com
The annual “Strawberry Social,” hosted by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary, will be held Wednesday, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. on the hospital grounds. Cost is $3. There also will be a plant sale, bake table, book sale, pink elephant, and lucky dozen raffle. For take-outs and delivery, call 274-7274.
The Valley Adult Learning Association will hold its annual general meeting on June 15 at 6 p.m. at its office (608 B Scott St.)