Dave Ogilvie
Emo Youth Soccer will be holding registration for the upcoming season next Tuesday to Thursday (March 8-10) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Emo arena
The program is for boys and girls in JK-Grade 8, and runs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday for all divisions.
Registration costs $30 per player, which includes a team T-shirt and water bottle.
Late registration costs $40 per player—and space may be limited.
For more information, call Lori Shortreed at 482-1002.
In related news, registration also will take place March 8-10 at the Emo arena for a “new” high school league, with the cost being $20. If there is enough interest, this division will run on Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m.
Interested players also can leave their name with Lori Shortreed at 482-1002.
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The Emo-La Vallee Community Centre was the setting for a very successful Family Day event on Monday, Feb. 21.
Hosted by the Emo-La Vallee-Chapple Healthy Communities Coalition, about 150 people took advantage of the opportunity to spend some family time skating, playing shinny hockey, playing board games, and visiting.
Everyone also enjoyed the hot chocolate, oranges, and popcorn provided.
A free draw for a Clover Valley Farmers’ Market “Healthy Living” food box was won by Helen Tompkins while Gus Hunsperger won the free draw for four curling passes at the Emo curling rink.
As well, the Healthy Communities Coalition had on hand informational displays on three of its other projects—the “Healthy Living” food box (in partnership with Clover Valley Farmers’ Market), the Positive Ticketing program (rewarding youth for good behavior), and the community garden.
Watch for these programs in your community or feel free to call Wilma Sletmoen, health educator with the Northwestern Health Unit (482-2211) for more information.
The coalition would like to thank everyone for coming out and making Family Day such a success.
Special thanks to the high school volunteers and canteen operators for their assistance, and to the board and staff of the Emo-La Vallee Community Centre for making this event possible.
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A St. Patrick’s Day roast beef dinner is slated for Thursday, March 17 at the St. Patrick’s Church hall in Emo starting at 5:30 p.m.
Tickets cost $12 for adults and $6 for kids aged six-12, with those five and under being free.
There also will be door prizes, draws, and entertainment. Everyone is welcome.
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Another St. Patrick’s Day dinner, slated for Saturday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapple Hall, is being put on jointly by the Chapple Heritage Committee and the Rainy River District Women’s Institute as a fundraiser for their two museums.
The cost is $15 for adults and $7 for children age eight and under.
There also will be a penny table, silent auction, and door prize, with music being provided by a few of the “Country Jam” musicians.
There are posters up all across the district showing where people can purchase tickets, which must be purchased by March 12.
For further information, contact Rilla Race (487-2655) or Ruth Brett (488-5360).
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The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary wants to thank the Legion for two months’ of 50/50 draw money, to the outgoing municipal council in Emo for a donation in place of a parting gift, to Meyers Clothing and Commerce for the donation from the “Beautiful Baby” contest, and to Tompkins Hardware for money raised from Christmas gift-wrapping at the store.
All these donations went towards the digital X-ray upgrade equipment for the Emo Hospital.
In related news, the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary will hold its annual Shamrock Tea and Bake Sale on Friday, March 18 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Emo Hospital cafeteria.
The cost will be $3 at the door.
There also will be draws, baking, and lots of great fellowship, with proceeds going towards the X-ray equipment.
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Everyone is invited to attend this year’s World Day of Prayer service, which will be held this Friday (March 4) at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Emo.
This year’s program was written by the women of Chile.
Although it started as a women’s day of prayer, it is now open to everyone.
