Events

Thursday March 18th- Make a Masterpiece. Acrylic Class. $10 Material Fee.
Pysanka- Traditional Ukranian Egg Decorating.

The local MS support group will hold its next meeting Thursday, March 18 at 10 a.m. at the day hospital.

Friday, March 19th
Blind Draw Doubles $10/Person
Register by 7:30p.m.

Saturday, March 20th
Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 Am
Mixed Doubles $30/Team, register 8-9 am
1st $500.00, 2nd $300.00
Followed by Mixed teams $60.00/Team
1st $800.00, 2nd $400.00
100%payout

Modified Round Robin Play
Numerous PRIZES to be drawn throughout the day.

Contacts:
Drew Kaliska 807-275-7535

Friday, March 19th
Blind Draw Doubles $10/Person
Register by 7:30p.m.

Saturday, March 20th
Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 Am
Mixed Doubles $30/Team, register 8-9 am
1st $500.00, 2nd $300.00
Followed by Mixed teams $60.00/Team
1st $800.00, 2nd $400.00
100%payout

Modified Round Robin Play
Numerous PRIZES to be drawn throughout the day.

Contacts:
Drew Kaliska 807-275-7535

An M.E.C. adult bowling tournament is planned for Saturday, March 20 (one day only). Open to the first 60 people who register. Call 274-2226 to sign up.

A Pysanka workshop (traditional Ukrainian egg decorating), for ages 12 and up, will be held Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. The cost is $12 and those interested are asked to pre-register by calling 274-7891.

Saturday March 20th 9-1 $10 Material Fee. aged 12 and over.

A spring blood donor clinic is planned for Wednesday, April 21 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. and again Thursday, April 22 from noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at Fort Frances High School. To make an appointment, call 1-888-2DONATE or visit www.blood.ca

St. Mary's will be having a mission Led by Fr. Tony Judge C.Ss.R. of the Redemtorist Parish MIssion Team of Chicago. Each night begins at 7pm at St. Mary's Church, with refreshments to follow in St. Mary's Church Hall. CHILDCARE is available. A different topic will be covered each evening. Come as many evenings as you can. Please set this time aside to renew your faith.

An M.E.C. ham bingo is slated Sunday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the arena auditorium.

St. Mary's will be having a mission Led by Fr. Tony Judge C.Ss.R. of the Redemtorist Parish MIssion Team of Chicago. Each night begins at 7pm at St. Mary's Church, with refreshments to follow in St. Mary's Church Hall. CHILDCARE is available. A different topic will be covered each evening. Come as many evenings as you can. Please set this time aside to renew your faith.

Town council will hold its next regular meeting Monday, March 22 at — p.m. at the Civic Centre. The committee of the whole will meet first at — p.m.

The Fort Frances Horticultural Society will hold its first regular meeting of the 2010 gardening season on Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the old CN station. The program will be “Proper Soil for House Plants.” New members welcome.

St. Mary's will be having a mission Led by Fr. Tony Judge C.Ss.R. of the Redemtorist Parish MIssion Team of Chicago. Each night begins at 7pm at St. Mary's Church, with refreshments to follow in St. Mary's Church Hall. CHILDCARE is available. A different topic will be covered each evening. Come as many evenings as you can. Please set this time aside to renew your faith.

A spaghetti supper to salute Substance Abuse Prevention Team co-ordinator Hugh Dennis is planned for Tuesday, March 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances High School cafeteria. Tickets cost $10 each, which are available from Rainy River District Victim Services (274-5687), OPP Cst.

St. Mary's will be having a mission Led by Fr. Tony Judge C.Ss.R. of the Redemtorist Parish MIssion Team of Chicago. Each night begins at 7pm at St. Mary's Church, with refreshments to follow in St. Mary's Church Hall. CHILDCARE is available. A different topic will be covered each evening. Come as many evenings as you can. Please set this time aside to renew your faith.

Northwoods Gallery & Gifts presents its 2010 Bridal Show on Wednesday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m. There will be a draw for diamond earrings, as well as other draws and bridal gift bags. Pre-register by calling 274-9224.

A presentation on “Love & Logic,” a terrific parenting program, will be held Wednesday, March 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Family & Children’s Services building at 240 First St. E. (old high school). Please RSVP at 274-7787 as seating is limited.

The next planning meeting for the July celebration of Robert Moore School is slated Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at Robert Moore.

CUPE Local 65 will hold a general membership meeting Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (old CN station).

St. Mary's will be having a mission Led by Fr. Tony Judge C.Ss.R. of the Redemtorist Parish MIssion Team of Chicago. Each night begins at 7pm at St. Mary's Church, with refreshments to follow in St. Mary's Church Hall. CHILDCARE is available. A different topic will be covered each evening. Come as many evenings as you can. Please set this time aside to renew your faith.

A free workshop on the HST for businesses is slated for Thursday, March 25 from 1-3:30 p.m. and again from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Rainy River Future Development Corp. office (608 Scott St.) Due to limited seating, pre-registration is required by contacting Angela at 274-3276 or via e-mail at angela@rrfdc.on.ca

Backus Community Center in International Falls is hosting its third-annual Ethnic Food Festival on Thursday, March 25 from 4:30-7 p.m. The cost is $1 per ticket per sample, with tickets sold at the door. Beer, wine, and beverages also will be available.

Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. will hold its next open board meeting Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the boardroom at La Verendrye Hospital.

An introduction to the art of rug-hooking is planned for Thursday, March 25 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum. Call 274-7891 for more info.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a rock musical presented by Fort Frances Muskie Theatre, will be staged April 7-10 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

Beta Sigma Phi’s annual “Daffodil Day” is set for Friday, March 26. Pre-order forms have been distributed to most businesses around town.

The annual men’s bonspiel gets underway today (March 26) at 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Action continues tomorrow, with the finals set for Sunday. Spectators welcome.

The Legion ladies’ auxiliary will hold their monthly supper, featuring turkey with all the trimmings and homemade pies, on Friday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Legion. Admission is $13/person and everyone is welcome.

Calling all “Twilight” fans. Teen Movie Night at the Fort Frances Public Library goes Friday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, and snacks are provided. For more info, call the movie hotline at 274-9870.

An M.E.C. kids’ bowling tournament is planned for Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. for ages 11-18 and Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. for ages four-six and at 3 p.m. for ages seven-10. Those interested are asked to sign up by calling Al or Linda at 486-3387 from 6-9 p.m. or via e-mail at meckidsbowling@hotmail.com (deadline to register is March 12).

The Fort Frances Lakers will host Games 6 of their SIJHL semi-final series against the Dryden Ice Dogs tonight (March 26) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. Early-bird passes for the 2010/11 season also will be on sale for $175 each (first 100 sold by June 1).

The Northwest Catholic District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting Saturday, March 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Way School in Stratton.

The Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association will hold spring cattle sales on Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, April 24 at the Stratton sales barn. For more info, call Clayton Teeple at 487-1465 or 275-8188.

An M.E.C. kids’ bowling tournament is planned for Friday, March 26 at 7 p.m. for ages 11-18 and Saturday, March 27 at 2 p.m. for ages four-six and at 3 p.m. for ages seven-10. Those interested are asked to sign up by calling Al or Linda at 486-3387 from 6-9 p.m. or via e-mail at meckidsbowling@hotmail.com (deadline to register is March 12).

The St. Mary’s Youth Group is holding a spaghetti supper fundraiser on Sunday, March 28 from 5-6:30 p.m. in the church hall. Take-out also will be available. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children aged six-12, with tickets available at the parish office. To donate an item to the penny auction tables, call Kenny Desjardins (276-4079) or Betty Grynol (274-4874).

Calling all artists! The deadline for entries to the Fine Line Art Gallery’s spring art show is Friday, April 30. The theme this year is “Gold.” Anyone with questions is invited to visit the gallery (529 Mowat Ave.) or call 274-2242.

The Borderland Soccer Association will hold its annual general meeting Tuesday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the ’52 Canadians meeting room at the Memorial Sports Centre. All members are urged to attend. A registration date will be set at the meeting, with games scheduled to start May 31. For more info, call Tristan Hutton at 274-0831 or visit www.borderlandsoccer.com

Fort Frances Airport invites neighbouring property owners and interested parties to a public meeting—to discuss the deer problem there and current methods of control—on Wednesday, March 31 at 1 p.m. in the maintenance garage at the airport.

A reminder that March is Kidney Month and the local chapter of the Kidney Foundation is conducting its annual door-to-door canvass. Please welcome the volunteer and give generously for a very worthy cause.

St. Anna’s U.W.A.C. is having an Easter bread sale (Paska and Baba) on Thursday, April 1 from 2-4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Hall (809 McKenzie Ave.)

Family Movie Night will be held at the Fort Frances Public Library tonight (April 1) at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more info, call the movie hotline at 274-9870.

Famed rap group “D12” will perform Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre, along with opening acts Mack Sickz of Couchiching and Vancouver’s “Global Syndicate.” Tickets cost $35 in advance (available at Sight & Sound and KSDM in International Falls, or by calling Wade Friesen at 275-5683) and $45 at the door.

The annual Kiwanis Good Friday prayer breakfast will be held Friday, April 2 at 8 a.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. Pastor Ken Johnson will be the guest speaker, with the “Fort Harmonies.” Tickets cost $8 each, which are available in advance only at Lidkea Optometry Services and Robin Wright (Investors Group).

The Emo Legion is hold a Good Friday fish fry tomorrow (April 2) from 5-7 p.m. (take-outs available at 4:30 p.m.) Admission is $13 for adults and $5 for children six and under. Everyone welcome.

Location: Couchiching Recreation Centre
Tickets $10 for adults & $5 Children 6 and under.
Supper = Fish, Beans, Salads, Bannock, Buns, & Dessert
Penny Table, 50/50, Door Prize, and much more!
Advance tickets can be purchased at Lakers Home Games or from Tara # 274-2261
Come and Enjoy!

An information meeting to gauge interest in forming a local roller derby team is planned for Saturday, April 3 (time and venue still to be determined). For more info, call Crystal Caul at 274-8483 or via e-mail at borderlandrollerderby@hotmail.com

The Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub is holding an Easter celebration on Saturday, April 3 at 1150 Portage Ave. The activities will begin with John Reader playing the guitar and singing with the children and parents at 11 a.m. There also will be a “sponging eggs” activity, games (if time), and lunch before the Easter Bunny will visit around 1 p.m.

A kick-off meeting for this year’s “Relay for Life” will be held Tuesday, April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. To RSVP or to learn more, contact Cindy or John Homer at 274-9210 or via e-mail at cjhomer@shaw.ca

The Fort Frances Girls’ and Women’s Hockey Association will hold its annual dinner and awards banquet on Tuesday, April 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium.

We are inviting anyone who wants to be a part of the 2010 event to come for an information session at the Rendez-Vous. You will have an opportunity to register your team or sign-up to volunteer. Luminary and Survivor forms will also be available. Appetizers and cake will be served as well as a chance to win a door prize.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a rock musical presented by Fort Frances Muskie Theatre, will be staged April 7-10 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

The Seven Generations Education Institute will hold an open house in conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebration, featuring draws, presentations, and guest speakers, on Thursday, April 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Nanicost campus. All are welcome to attend.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a rock musical presented by Fort Frances Muskie Theatre, will be staged April 7-10 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

Lifetime Smiles, an independent dental hygiene practice operated by reg. dental hygienist Dawn Gustafson, will hold its grand opening Friday, April 9 from noon-6 p.m. at 715 Nelson St. Everyone is welcome to drop by.

Purchase your ticket before April 9, 2010 to be eligible for Early Bird Draw.
Join us at the La Place Rendezvous on the evening of Friday April 23, 2010 for the annual Fort Frances Ducks Unlimited Banquet. Cocktails and browsing begins at 5:30pm, followed by a prime rib dinner at 6:30pm.
There will be a silent auction,live auction and various raffles throughout the evening.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a rock musical presented by Fort Frances Muskie Theatre, will be staged April 7-10 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

“Under the Big Top,” the 38th-annual ice show presented by the Border Figure Skating Club, will be held Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. and again Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena.

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a rock musical presented by Fort Frances Muskie Theatre, will be staged April 7-10 at 7 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students/seniors.

“Under the Big Top,” the 38th-annual ice show presented by the Border Figure Skating Club, will be held Saturday, April 10 at 7 p.m. and again Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena.

Join best-selling author and editor Matt Jackson for an evening of slides, music, and story-telling on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. Refreshments will be provided.

The Fort Frances Girls & Women’s Hockey Association will hold its annual general meeting and election of board members on Tuesday, April 13 at 6 p.m. at the Ice For Kids Arena boardroom. New board members welcome!

The Fort Frances Writers’ Group will hold its next meeting Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Frances Museum (note the change in location). Guest facilitator will be visual artist Valerie Larson. All are welcome.

“Spring into Success,” featuring motivational speaker Quincy Oliver, will be held Friday, April 16 at the Townshend Theatre. Doors open at 5 p.m., with a mix-and-mingle at 5:30 p.m. followed by his talk from 6:30-8:30 p.m. There will be an intermission at 7:30 p.m.