Tim Hortons, Kings Highway, Fort Frances, ON, Canada
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign is Back!
From April 29th through May 5th at Tim Hortons restaurants 100% of the proceeds from sales of Smile Cookies will help local charities and community groups.
Tim's customers in Fort Frances can support Riverside Foundation for Health Care by purchasing a Smile Cookie for $1.50 plus tax.
Order by the doze for pick-up by downloading the online order form here
You don’t need to have a sweet tooth though. You can purchase a "Personality Pin" in store to support Smile Cookie Week in style.
Visit the Tim Hortons Smilr Cookie website for additional information
Several local groups and organizations are teaming up to host a First Annual Summit on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirited People.
It is taking place in Fort Frances from May 1st through 5th.
There will be conference to brings many agencies together to talk further and hopefully come away with some productive ideas and plans to help on the issue of MMIWG2S.
There are also awareness activities taking place that the public is invited to attend. Please the poster above for a schedule and more details.
Email nicole.perrault@treaty3.ca to registerand for additional information.
Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre, Reid Avenue, Fort Frances, ON, Canada
In recognition of Mental Health Week...
Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances are hosting a FREE "Compassion Connects Us" presentation at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Monday, May 6th from 2pm to 3pm
Topics of discussion include...
Compassion towards other, self compassion; duscussing tips, stratrgies, and resources for when someone is experiencing compassion fatigue.
Light refreshments will be served.
Visit the CMHA Fort Frances website and Facebook page for additional details.
LA PLACE RENDEZ-VOUS, Idylwild Drive, Fort Frances, ON, Canada
Kids & Company's amazing season of live and family friendly entertainment contines with a performance of..."Tim Holland: Stunt Ventriloquist".
Monday, May 6th at La Place Rendez-Vous. Showtime is 6:30pm.
Master Ventriloquist Tim Holland attempts death defying stunts while arguing with himself. You can try to see if his lips are moving, but you’ll probably miss something funny or amazing. The Zany characters Tim brings to life always steal the show. Tim has been professionally entertaining for almost 2 decades. His performing adventures have taken him across Canada as well as internationally to venues in Europe, Asia, and Australia. He’s shared venues with the likes of Splash and Boots, Sharon & Bram, Fred Penner and Martin Short.
Tickets for this performances are $10 each and can be purchased at the door or online here
Children 3 and Under FREE!
Visit the Kids & Company website and Facebook page for more details.
McDonald's, Kings Highway, Fort Frances, ON, Canada
The 30th Annual McHappy Day is taking places on Wednesday, May 8th!
On McHappy Day, a portion of the proceeds from EVERY MENU ITEM SOLD ALL DAY LONG will go to Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children’s charities across Canada in support of families with sick children.
There are even more ways to participate this year...
Donate $2, $5, or $10 at your local McDonald’s and you’ll receive a McHappy Day heart to write your name on and show your support for RMHC.
Purchase a pair of Peace Collective McHappy Day socks for $5 (plus tax) at participating McDonald’s restaurants, while supplies last.
Exclusive McDonald’s Peace Collective merch is back, featuring retro McDonaldland characters! Proceeds from every purchase will support RMHC across Canada. Get yours for a limited time before it’s gone visit their online store here
Round up your order to the nearest dollar amount on McHappy Day, and every day, and the difference will be donated directly to RMHC.
Can’t get to a McDonald’s restaurant? You can still donate to RMHC by making direct donation online here
Canadian Mental Health Association, Portage Avenue, Fort Frances, ON, Canada
Come on out to Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances' annual Mental Health Week BBQ on Wednedsay, May 8th from 11am until 1pm.
Drive, bike, or walk up to 612 Portage Ave for a FREE BBQ lunch!
Please enter from Portage Ave, and exit onto Second Street.
Bags will be handing out while quantities last.
Visit the CMHAFF Facebook page for more details.