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K-9 Rendezvous

December 31st through May 26th in Dryden

The Second Chance Pet Network invites you to another K-9 Rendezvous, this Saturday, 10AM until Noon at Canadian Tire in Dryden.

Come and meet some of SCPN's adoptable pups and dogs - all looking for new homes.

Gear 4 Grads

March 5th through May 31st in Dryden

Gear 4 Grads provides new and gently used formal attire to any graduating student needing assistance. Cash donations or new and gently used modern formal attire can be dropped off at the Dryden High School main office.

Red Lake Parent Support Group Meeting

March 20th through June 12th in Red Lake

The Red Lake Area Parent Support Group will be meeting at Red Lake Madsen Public School Library from 6pm to 8:30pm on March 20, 2013, April 10, 2013, May 8, 2013, June 12, 2013. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Michelle at 807-735-2678 or mtolley@bell.net.

Locavore Boxes

April 29th through May 31st in Dryden

Lovacore Boxes are now available for registration. The deadline to register is Friday June 7th. Spots fill up fast so don’t wait. Limit 60 customers and is on a first come first serve basis. For more information on registration please contact Lindsay at 223-3301, ext 3516.

2nd Annual Run for Life - lace up

May 15th through June 1st in Dryden

2nd Annual run for life - lace up
5km run&walk Saturday June 1, 2013
10 am at Aaron Provincial Park

Entry fee $25/ person (free for kids 13yrs and under)
Registration includes t-shirt, light lunch and prizes
Sign up as a team -trophy awarded for biggest teams
In support of organ and tissue donation awareness
It's the Gift of Life!
Register at the dingwall clinic
For more info email moirlaurel@gmail.com

Sandy Beach Ball Diamond Bleachers

May 21st through May 25th in Dryden

New bleachers are being installed at Sandy Beach ball Diamonds starting the afternoon of Tuesday, May 21st to Saturday, May 25th. Anyone wanting to help please email pdspal@drytel.net.

Parents, please make sure children stay clear of barriers that are around the work area. Thank You

Leukemia bottle drive

May 24th through May 25th in Dryden

Bottle Drive May 25 @ The Beer Store- Put on by The Beer Store Employees across the province. UFCW Local 12R24.
BBQ & cupcake sale 11:30-1:30 all proceeds go to help find a cure for blood cancers.
Please bring in your empties for donation- accepting donations all day.

Plant Sale

May 25th in Dryden

Dryden Horticultural plant sale
Dryden Go-Getters
8am-11am May 25

Bottle Drive

May 25th in Sioux Lookout

Sacred Heart School in Sioux Lookout will be holding a bottle drive on Saturday May 25th starting at 9 am. Students and parents will be out in the community's of Sioux Lookout and Hudson looking to collect bottles. If anyone would like to drop off their empty bottles they can drop them off at 40 Prince Street or call Yvonne or Don At 737-2448 for pick-up. This is a fundraising event for our Grade 8 Toronto trip for the class of 2014

Plant and Craft Sale

May 25th in Vermilion Bay

Vermilion Bay Horticultural Society Annual Plant and Craft Sale,Vermilion Bay Lions Hall, May 25, 2013, 9:00 - 12:00 noon.
Planting 102 with Marg Larson 12:00 Community Garden.
For more information or questions call Susan Hutchison 227-2449.

Purina Walk for Dog Guides-Ear Falls

May 26th in Ear Falls

The Purina Walk for Dog Guides is being held in Ear Falls Sunday May 26th. Registration will take place at the Legion at 10am and the walk will begin at 11am. If you don't have a dog, you can still participate. Everyone Welcome!!!

Purina Walk for Dog Guides

May 26th in Vermilion Bay

The annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides will be taking place in Vermilion Bay on May 26th. The walk will begin at 1:00 p.m. at the Vermilion Bay Lions Hall.
If you would like to participate in the walk or make a donation to a registered walker, please visit our website at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/vbay .

Dryden Archery Moved To Monday Nights

May 27th through July 29th in Dryden

The Dryden Conservation Club has moved archery to Monday nights at 6:30.

Coffee House and Music Night

May 27th in Red Lake

We've got Talent!
You are all invited to a Coffee House and Music Night.

When: Monday May 27th at 7 p.m.

Where: Chukuni United Church, lower hall
7 Discovery Road (Red Lake)

All are welcome!
Great entertainment with tributes to Rita McNeil, George Jones and Stompin' Tom Connors.

This is presented for your entertainment by the Anglican-United Shared Ministry

(Any questions please call Lorna at 727-3927)

Relay For Life Zumbathon

May 27th in Sioux Lookout

Zumbathon in support of the Sioux Lookout Relay For Life with Manuela & Josee.
Monday May 27th
7:30 - 8:30pm
Sioux Mountain School
Cost: by donation with 100% of the proceeds going to the Relay for Life.
Come out for a fun fitness party. Open to all ages!!!

Purina Dog Walk

May 28th in Sioux Lookout

The annual Purina Walk for Dog Guides will be taking place in Sioux Lookout on Tues., May 28th. The 3 km walk will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Tourist Information Centre. Registration and BBQ (by Project Playground) begins at 5:15 p.m. Contests to follow the walk! If you would like to participate in the walk or make a donation to a registered walker, please go to www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.

Trap Shooting at the Dryden District Conservation Club

May 28th through July 30th in Dryden

The Dryden District Conservation Club is holding trap shooting every Tuesday evening at 6:30.

Mental Health Presentation

May 28th in Dryden

In Celebration of Mental Health Week the Canadian Mental Health Association, An Evening with Kendra Fisher on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at the Centre. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the presentation at 7:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION
She is an advocate for Mental Health and a former member of Team Canada Women’s Hockey Program.

Kendra grew up in Kincardine, Ontario. With the support of her family and town behind her, Kendra quickly achieved great successes in her hockey career. Years ago, when faced with the opportunity to realize her dream of goaltending for Team Canada, Kendra was diagnosed with a Severe Anxiety Disorder coupled with Severe Panic Attacks, Depression and Agoraphobia; forcing her to leave the National Program in order to seek help to learn how to live with what had become a crippling disease.
Kendra now shares her personal journey and has joined efforts to bring Mental Health issues to the forefront. It is her hope that her story will offer both hope and promise to others dealing with Mental Illness.

Wellness Fair

May 31st through June 1st in Red Lake

The Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre is holding a Girls Wellness Fair on May 31st and June 1st. This event is for girls ages 9-15 years. We will be promoting healthy living through presentations on nutrition, physical activity, and self esteem. As well as having different fitness classes. There will be door prizes and giveaways for participants. Please contact Michelle Kowalchuk to register and/or get more information at 727-3000, ext.22.

Pancake Breakfast

June 1st in Dryden

Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, June 1st 8:00am-11:00am at Dryden Full Gospel Church
Cost: Adult-$5.00, Children 3-12 years old-$3.00, Children 2 and under eat free
Fundraiser for Full Gospel Christian Academy

Book & Bake Sale

June 1st in Dryden

Book & Bake Sale. Saturday, June 1, 9:00 a.m. First United Church Dryden, 23 Van Horne, in the Lower North Hall. The regular entrance is on King Street right across from the Museum, and there is a fully accessible, stair-less entry as well. There will be books, baking, CD’s and DVD’s for you to browse, and coffee for you to enjoy.

Raising Awareness For Organ and Tissue Donation

June 1st in Dryden

It's the 2nd Annual Run for Life - Lace Up!
A 5km run-walk will be held on Saturday June 1 starting at 10 am at Aaron Provincial Park. The vent is in support of organ and tissue donation awareness.
Entry fee $25/ person (free for kids 13yrs and under)
Registration includes t-shirt, light lunch and prizes.
Sign up as a team -trophy awarded for biggest teams.
Register at the Dingwall Clinic.
For more info email moirlaurel@gmail.com

Family Safety Night

June 5th in Dryden

Family Safety Night
Dryden & Area’s 32nd Annual Event

Wednesday, June 5th at the Dryden Arena from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Free admission, refreshments and draw prizes!

Safety Displays & Demonstrations
Indoor & Outdoor Activities
Something for Everyone!

Mixed Sore Arm Slo-Pitch Tournament

June 7th through June 9th in Sioux Lookout

Annual mixed Sore Arm slo-pitch tournament June 7th-9th. 3 game guarantee, 7 guys/ 3 girls, $325 per team, Asa/NSA bats. First 12 teams paid. Please contact Derrick Greene (807) 737 2857 or Adam Kelly (807) 738 1642 e-mail adamkelly_65@hotmail.com

2nd Annual Special Olympic Charity Golf Tournament

June 8th in Dryden

Dryden and Area 2nd Annual Special Olympic Charity Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 8th, 2013 at Anderson's Homestead Golf Course.
All proceeds from the best-ball tournament will be donated to Special Olympics Dryden.
To register for the tournament or for corporate sponsorship you can contact Wayne Grandmont at 807-221-8370 or email subwaydryden@mail.drytel.net

2nd Annual Fun Run

June 9th in Ignace

2nd Annual 5k Fun Run in support of the Loonie Lunch program and Grade 8 Graduation.
Sunday June 9th.
12:30p Registration opens at Ignace School
2pm start time ~ Rain or Shine
4pm Award Presentation.

Prizes to be won.
For more information please call Julie Morin at Ignace school 934-2212 ext 4110

Musical Evening

June 9th in Dryden

A MUSICAL EVENING AT OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH, 175 CECIL AVE., DRYDEN, ON JUNE 9, 2013 AT 7:30 P.M. FEATURING LOCAL TALENT: BORDERLINE (KEN & JEANNETTE DENBY, TOM STRATTON, CHARLES TERRRIS & JOE MCIVOR), L & J TOE TAPPERS ( JUDY MCEWEN, LAWRENCE RUSSELL & NEIL MOODY), LORRAINE MALYK, BYRON O'DONNELL, MAGGIE REID, WALTER BAZINET, TOM WALL, MARTIAL BAZINET, BILOUS BOYS, ANNALIESE NOWATZSKI, ROBERT BEASANT, LUTHERAN CHURCH YOUTH GROUP AND MORE.
A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL BE COLLECTED FOR STREET REACH MISSION.

Red Lake Pow Wow

June 13th through June 15th in Red Lake

Red Lake will host its Tenth Annual Community Pow Wow.
To make this celebration extra special we will be featuring a performance by Sagkeen's Finest and the Asham Stompers on Thursday June 13th. The pow wow will run from Friday to Saturday, June 14 and 15th. Craft vendors are welcome.

Book Sale

June 14th in Dryden

BOOK SALE – Dryden Literacy Association
Friday June 14th, 2013
9am – 6pm
Location – Royal Canadian Legion (34 Queen Street)

Come and check out our annual book sale!! Great door prizes!!!
Get ready for your summer reading.
See you there!

3D Archery Tournament

July 13th in Dryden

The Dryden District Conservation Club is holding the 3D Archery Tournament on July 13th.
Posters will be set up around town.
For more information contact Kevin Rankin at 221-7161.
The club's website, www.drydendistrictconservationclub.com, will be up in the coming weeks.