The annual Easter Market runs today (April 5) until 6 p.m. and again Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Clover Valley Farmers’ Market on McIrvine Road (just north of Canadian Tire). There also will be Ukrainian egg-decorating demonstrations.
A Family Unity Awareness Event, presented by the Social Service Worker students at Confederation College, will be held there Friday, April 6 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be an Easter egg hunt and photos with the Easter Bunny. Admission is free but donations accepted. Everyone welcome.
Steve Tucker & Family will perform a Good Friday concert at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship (1301 Mill Rd.)
Due to the Good Friday holiday, the Daily Bulletin will not be published on Friday, April 6. Look for our next edition on Monday, April 9. Happy Easter, everyone!
The Whispering Pines Saddle Club will hold a spring trail ride on Saturday, April 7 about a mile down Strachan Road (located on the west side of Highway 11/71 about 30-35 minutes north of JD Junction). Horses will be leaving at noon sharp (weather permitting). Everyone welcome, but bring your own snacks and beverages. As well, heeled boots are mandatory for everyone and those under 18 must wear a helmet. For more info, call Wendy Orchard at 274-1441.
The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts is coming up, with Vocal on April 9-11, Drama (French) on April 10, Drama (English) on April 12-13, Piano on April 16-19, and Instrumental on April 19-20, followed by the highlights concert on May 5. Programs available for $1 each at the Fort Frances Public Library and Cloverleaf in Emo. The deadline for applying to festival awards is Monday, April 9. Call Marilyn Allan at 274-3893 if you’d like to volunteer.
The Jr. Thunder ‘AAA’ will be holding tryouts Monday, April 9 from 9:45-11:45 a.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre. The cost is $25 and all children born in 1998 are welcome to attend. For more info, call 274-1460.
The Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 will celebrate the anniversary of Vimy Ridge with a service at the Fort Frances cenotaph on Monday, April 9 at 1 p.m. A lunch will be served at the Legion afterwards.
Town council will hold its next regular meeting Monday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre. The committee of the whole meets first at 5:30.
The Fort Frances Choraliers will present an encore performance of their Easter cantata on Monday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at Backus Auditorium in International Falls, with proceeds going to the “Citizens for Backus AB.”
The local Celiac support group will hold its next monthly meeting Tuesday, April 10 from 7-9 p.m. in Room 138 at Fort Frances High School (use the main entrance). For more info, contact Lori McKay (274-2116) or Sue Hatfield (274-3327).
The “Working Through Loss” support group, organized by Koochiching Hospice and Respite, will hold its next monthly meeting Wednesday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in International Falls.
An information session for parents/guardians of students entering Grade 9 this fall will be held Wednesday, April 11 at 7 p.m. at the FFHS library.
The breast screening coach will be in Emo on April 12-13. All women 50 and over 50 are invited to call 1-800-461-7031 for a free breast exam and mammogram.
Fort Dance Studio presents its sixth-annual General Division recital, “The British Are Coming,” on Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Tickets, available at Betty’s and at the door, cost $11 for adults/students and $8 for children/seniors.
“Miracle services,” featuring missionary evangelist Mark Davy, will be held Sunday, April 15 to Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the New Beginnings Fellowship (1301 Mill Rd.) Call 274-3638 ext. 21 for more info. All welcome.
Fort Frances Minor Hockey will hold its annual awards night for the IP2, Atom, PeeWee, Bantam, and Midget leagues on Monday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in the arena auditorium. Admission is free.
Fort Frances Minor Hockey will hold its annual meeting and election of officers on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Ice for Kids conference room. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend.
The “Surviving the death of a child” support group, organized by Koochiching Hospice and Respite, will hold its next monthly meeting Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in International Falls.
An information night for prospective foster/adoptive parents will be held Wednesday, April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at Family and Children’s Services (located in the old Fort Frances High School building). The evening will include presentations and door prizes. For more info, call Christa at 274-7787 ext. 226.
A “Stand Up for Mental Health” comedy night, featuring Vancouver comic and mental health counsellor David Granirer, will be held Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets cost $10 in advance (available at the Rendez-Vous, Northwoods Gallery & Gifts, the local CMHA office, Good Impressions Printing, and the Fort Frances Times) or $15 at the door.
The “Old Bags Lunch,” hosted by the Riverside Foundation for Health Care and originally scheduled for last fall, now will be held Saturday, April 21 at noon in the Fort High cafeteria. Tickets cost $15 each, which includes a bagged lunch, entertainment, and lots of fun and games. A wide assortment of new, almost new, and designer bags also will be up for grabs. Tickets are available at the 364 Store, Cousineau Brokers, and Sunset Country Ford, or by calling 274-4803.
The annual spring blood donor clinic will be held Wednesday, April 25 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again Thursday, April 26 from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. Call 1-888-236-6283 or visit www.blood.ca to make an appointment.
The Rainy River District retired nurses will hold their annual retirement dinner Monday, April 30 at the Legion. Social hour is from 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by supper. For more info, call Pat (274-9460), Goldie (274-3889), or Carol (487-2542).
The Fort Frances Girls’ and Women’s Hockey Association will hold its annual general meeting Tuesday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom at the Ice for Kids Arena. Volunteers are needed to fill board positions.
Fort Frances Little League is now taking registrations for the 2007 season. Registration forms are available at Skates & Blades and Taggs Source for Sports.