Science North will be holding a free “Robots en Route” workshop on Tuesday, July 24 for children aged seven-12.
Call the Emo Public Library at 482-2575 for more information or to register (space is limited).
A reminder the TD summer reading program also is underway at the EPL.
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Draw winners from the recent “Strawberry Social” held by the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary included Mamie Herdman of Fort Frances (wooden lawn chairs donated by Nestor Falls Hardware) and Shirley Brown of Nestor Falls (solar lights).
Shirley Wilson of Emo won the door prize.
The auxiliary members thank all who donated, attended, and worked at the event.
This year's “Strawberry Social” hosted by the Emo and District Hospital Auxiliary was deemed a success by those on hand.
The hospital cafeteria indeed was a busy place as people from across the district came out for some strawberry shortcake and tea/coffee, as well as to visit with friends they hadn't seen in a while.
The first barn concert of the season at Cornell Farms will be R&B singer Mark Reeves on Monday, June 11 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Emo and District Lions Club's inaugural “dog walk” on Sunday afternoon was deemed a success by those in attendance.
Thanks to the donations of the public who supported the eight dogs and their 22 walkers, and a matching donation from a generous sponsor, the club raised $1,473 for the Dog Guides of Canada.
The Fort Frances Lions Club and the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club are hosting a golf tournament at Kitchen Creek on Saturday, June 23 starting at 9 a.m.
The entry fee of $100 each, or $400 for a four-person team, includes 18 holes of golf, use of a cart, and supper.
Chapple Heritage and Borderland Community Orchestra will present an evening of music on Tuesday, May 29 at the Barwick Hall.
There is no admission to attend but a free-will offering in support of the Chapple Museum would be appreciated.
Scott Woods and his band literally fiddled up a storm at the Emo Legion last Wednesday, which was the title of this year's tour. Scott, his sister, Kendra Norris, and Leo Stock, a young Canadian Open champion, entertained a very appreciative crowd. They will be back in the district—in Dryden on June 15—if you missed the Emo show.
The Township of Emo will be hiring summer students (aged 15-30) who will be returning to school in the fall.
Applications will be accepted until 3 p.m. on Monday, May 14 for the following positions: Recreation Program Assistant/Co-ordinator and Labourer for the Parks Department.
Inquiries concerning the positions can be made at the Municipal Office.
Wednesday, May 9 will mark the return of the famous Scott Woods band to the area.
Tickets for this presentation of “Fiddling Up a Storm” may be purchased at the Emo Legion (123 Jessie St.) or by calling 482-2250.
You also can purchase by phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling toll-free 1-855-726-8896.
