Dave Ogilvie
The Rainy River Future Development Corp. will be holding a seminar, entitled “How to Start a Small Business,” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m.
The 90-minute session, taking place at the RRFDC’s office at 608 Scott St. in Fort Frances, will give you the tools necessary to help with the fundamentals of starting a small business.
Topics will include a feasibility checklist for starting a small business, market research for your business, and writing a simplified business plan.
For more information or to register, call 274-3276.
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Al Lukas is back in the area with his band, the “11-17s.”
A singer-songwriter with pop music leanings, Lukas also has been described as a “bluesman at heart” singing songs about his life and travels.
His last show here in October was so sensational and so well-received that he has returned for an encore performance.
Lukas and his group will be playing at the Little Beaver Cultural Centre in Fort Frances this Friday (Nov. 12).
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the music starting at 7 p.m.
Admission is $15 at the door.
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Pledge forms for the annual “Polar Plunge” slated for New Year’s Day are now available at the Emo Public Library.
Anyone interested in supporting the Emo and District Lions is asked to pick up a group pledge form as soon as possible.
If there are any questions, call Dave at 482-2540.
As always, the “Plunge” will take place on Sand Bay behind La Place Rendez-Vous in Fort Frances on Jan. 1. Participating groups get to keep half of the money they raise while the other half will go towards Lions’ projects in the area.
There will be all kinds of prizes for the best costumes.
Hot food and drinks also will be provided by the Rendez-Vous staff following the “Plunge.”
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The next “Country Jam” will take place at the Emo Legion next Friday (Nov. 19) starting at 7 p.m.
Musicians and old-time country music fans from across the district, and all over Northwestern Ontario, once again will gather for an entertaining evening of their favourite music.
If you haven’t yet attended one of these “jams,” or have skipped the last few, make sure you mark your calendar and invite a friend or two.
Thanks again to the Legion for allowing the use of the hall and for cooking up some excellent snacks.
