Dave Ogilvie
Anyone interested in helping to make “touch quilts” for the local Alzheimer’s Society is invited to come out to the Emo Legion on Saturday, April 28.
They will be working from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and any time you can donate would be welcomed.
Bring tools for cutting and your sewing machine if possible. Fabric is supplied but if you have extra in your stash, they will gladly help you clean out.
Metre-sized pieces of batting also would be appreciated.
Those interested are reminded to bring along a bagged lunch.
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The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association will hold its spring cattle sale this Saturday (April 21) starting at 9:30 a.m. at the Stratton sales barn.
For more info, contact new manager Philip Krahn at 852-4384 (home), 1-218-434-0870 (cell), or via e-mail at pkrahn@bell.net
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A First Aid re-certification course is taking place this Sunday (April 22) from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the district campus of Confederation College in Fort Frances.
Bring your own copy of the Red Cross: Vital Link book (Pub, 2000) or purchase it from the instructor.
For registration and tuition information, call Confederation College at 274-5395
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Kids & Company presents “Project Soul” on Monday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre in Fort Frances.
Tickets cost $10, which are available at Revco Carpet, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, and Betty’s in Fort Frances, The Coffee Landing in International Falls, and at the door.
For more info, call Leslie at 274-6019 or visit www.kidsandco.ca
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The Emo Public Library will be holding an official opening of its new accessible addition this Friday (April 20) at 1 p.m. in conjunction with Spring Fever Days.
A representative from the Trillium Foundation, as well as local dignitaries, will be on hand for the ceremony.
Refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome to attend.
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Everyone is invited to attend one of three free lessons on “pole walking” which will take place at the Rejuvenate Fitness Centre in Emo on Friday (April 20) at 1 p.m. and again Saturday (April 21) at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
The benefits of pole walking include getting an upper body workout, improving balance and stability, and enjoying the outdoors.
For more information, call Siobhan Booth (482-2211) or Gaydonna Baker (482-3271).
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Lorenz Schwarz, an Alphorn player from Switzerland currently touring Canada and the United States, will be in International Falls on Saturday, May 5.
Schwarz was an alcoholic and about to commit suicide when he got “saved.”
He wants to share the beautiful sounds of the Alphorn, as well as bring the message to everyone that “life is really worth living.”
