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What's Happening in our area  Cozy Cabin Saturdays Cozy Cabin Saturdays are a great way to enjoy a hot drink and some fine company. Walk down to the Lakeshore in Sioux Lookout for this event which will take place from 12-4pm. Cabin will close at dusk each Saturday. Volunteers are required as are donations of baked goods, lightly used board games/puzzles, and nature books. Contact Beth at 737-7459 for more information.   FOURTH Annual $3,000 Karaoke Contest Get your vocal chords tuned up for the Fourth Annual $3,000 Karaoke Contest. Contest runs weekly until the finals on April 24th. Friday nights at the Royal Canadian Legion in Dryden. This year, proceeds will be split between the Dryden Ice Dogs and the Canadian Red Cross. Red Lake Hospital Funspiel The Red Lake Hospital Foundation is hosting a Curling Funspiel on March 20, 4 person teams, $160/team. Registration fee also includes dinner. Cocktails @ 5pm, Dinner @ 6pm. Extra dinner tickets are $30. Deadline to register your team is March 12. Contact Lori at 735-2060 or 728-0469 or Marion at 727-2741 or Ron at 727-3541. Proceeds will be going towards a new ultrasound machine for the Red Lake Hospital. 10 Ways To Improve Your Self Esteem 10 Ways To Improve Your Self Esteem. Wednesday evenings from 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm, from February 17th through March 31st; at Second Stage, 146A Van Horne Avenue in Dryden. To register, contact Ashley at 223-7321. Child care and transportation is available. Smoking Cessation information sessions Red Lake Indian Friendship Centre is holding Smoking Cessation information sessions for Smokers who want to Quit. March 18th at 6pm at the Red Lake Training and Conference Centre. Please call Michelle Kowalchuk for more information at 727-2258. Gear For Grads Gear for Grads, a new program at Dryden High School is urgently looking for donations of gently used formal wear (for young men & women) and accessories, to offer students whose individual situations may not allow them to otherwise attend graduation. Items such as formal gowns, suits, ties, and shoes may be dropped off at the Main Office of Dryden High School between 8am and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Pick up can be arranged by calling 223-2316, press 0, and leave a message. Easter Food Drive 2010 The Standard Insurance and CKDR are one again challenging Dryden area businesses to collect non-perishable food for the Dryden Food Bank!
The employees of the three winning categories also have a chance to win an iPod Nano, donated by The Standard Insurance. One entry per employee. If your business wishes to participate, email Kelly or Lisa at The Standard Insurance - or call them at 223-3676. Please make sure you include your category, and a contact person. Participants are also encouraged to call CKDR to update their progress from time to time. Keep listening to CKDR to find out who is leading the pack! Grace Haven Summer Chair Festival looking for Volunteers Grace Haven Summer Chair Festival Committee is looking for *10 local artists* to create works of art on locally made wooden deck chairs for their summer fundraiser. Chairs are to be completed before June. 3rd Annual Dryden Kinette Luggage Drive When children come into Foster care they may not get to bring many belongings. They may lack appropriate bags or luggage for the items that hold a considerable amount of sentimental value and are most important to them. Dryden Youth Soccer Dryden Youth Soccer are still looking for coaches and volunteers. If interested please contact Carlos at 223-3372 Moosefest Soap Box Derby Meeting The next step in the search for a bigger hill and faster runs for the Moosefest Soap Box Derby, happens on Saturday March 13th. We are meeting in the upstairs room at the Pool and Fitness Centre at 10am. If you have something to add to this year’s derby, come on out to this meeting Open Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #63 in sponsorship with the Children's Wish Foundation, presents the first annual Open Mixed Doubles Dart Tournament held in Dryden. The Tournament will take place Saturday, March 13th at the Legion. Registration will start at 9:00 am, play begins at 10:00 am. For more information please contact Tony at 937-2875, Cyril at 937-5926 or Lee-Ann at 223-4033. Dryden Kinsmen's 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby on Wabigoon Lake at the Government Dock Sunday March 14th, 2010. 1:00 to 3:00 PM Skating Party at Eagle River Outdoor Rink On the Monday of March Break, the 15th, there will be free hot chocolate and hot dogs at the Eagle River outdoor rink sponsored by the Municipality of Machin Recreation Committee. Atikokan Family Health Team Blood Pressure clinic The Atikokan Family Health Team will be hosting a Drop-In Blood Pressure Clinic Friendly Circle Ladies The Friendly Circle Ladies of Wabigoon are hosting an Irish Stew Supper at the Wabigoon Memorial Hall on Wednesday March 17 from 5-7pm Northwest Metis Nation general meeting and council update The Northwest Metis Nation of Ontario is holding a general meeting and Council update on Thursday, March 18th in the Moose Hall. Supper starts at 6pm. To reserve a seat, call 223-8082. Pajama Party at Our Saviour Lutheran Church Calling all girls, grades 5 – 8. Red Lake Legion Open Dart Tournament Red Lake Legion Open Annual Dart Tournament Second Chance Pet Photos with Easter Bunny "Time to put on the Easter bonnet and stop by Second Chance Pet Network at 24 King Street, Dryden Safe Grad Meeting Our Next Safe Grad Decorating Meeting in Dryden, is Monday March 22, 7pm at 34 King Street (Old Dryden Coin Shop Building - use front entrance) Dryden Photo Club Meeting The next meeting of the Dryden Photo Club will take place Tuesday, March 23rd, at 6:30pm in room 218 at The Centre. The club is open to anyone with a camera of any sort who wants to learn more about photography, and how to use their camera better. For more information, visit nwophoto.info. Out of the Cold -Ice Fishing Derby Fundraiser Ice Fishing Derby Fundraiser, Saturday, March 27th, from 11am - 3:30 pm, at Bigwood Lake (Highway 516 across from the Airport in Sioux Lookout) Have fun, all ages, great prizes! Tickets available at Al's Sports Excellence, The Out of the Cold Shelter, Peter Barclay, Neil Michelin, Joe Cassidy, Terry Jewell, or any Out of the Cold Board Member. All proceeds go to the Sioux Lookout Out of the Cold Shelter. For more information call Giselle at 737-7499. come out and support the shelter!! Kinette Quarter Auction On Saturday, March 27, 2010 the Kinette Club of Dryden is very pleased to be sponsoring a Quarter Auction at the Moose Hall. Doors open at 6:00 pm. A portion of the funds raised will be donated to Grace Haven for their new facility as well as various charities in our community. Check it out, there's fun for everyone! For more details call Diane at 223-8835 Dryden Rifle and Pistol Club The Dryden Rifle and Pistol Club would like to invite you to join their club. Sioux Lookout Public Library Storytime The Sioux Lookout Public Library, with the Sioux Lookout Family Best Start Hub are now offering "Storytime" for 3 to 5 year olds. You have a choice of Tuesday evenings from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday mornings from 11:00 a.m. until noon. For more information and registration, please call Maureen at 737-3660 Dryden Area Family Health Team Programs The Dryden Area Family Health Team provides programs or individual appointments for the following: Arthritis Management, Smoking Cessation, Chronic Disease Self Management, Cholesterol management, Healthy New Beginnings (Expectant Mothers), Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD), Blood Pressure Management, Diabetes Education/Management, Asthma Education, Healthy Living Program. Walk in Blood pressure clinic every third Thursday of the month (8:30 - 11:30 a.m.), Walk-in blood sugar screening with the Dryden Diabetes Center every Tuesday (8:30 to 11:30 a.m.) Good Friday Community Service Good Friday Community Service At The Centre (100 Casimir Ave) Dryden Friday, April 2, 2010 10:30 am to 12:00 noon Volunteers needed for Ride For Sight The NWO Ride for Sight Committee is looking for Volunteers to prepare for and host the 2010 NWO Ride for Sight in Sioux Lookout. Volunteers are needed to assist in many areas. The next Ride for Sight Committee Meeting will be held at Queen Elizabeth District High School, Tuesday, April 6th from 7 'til 9 pm. If this sounds like something you'd like to help with, and you have questions or would like additional information call Rick Jaworski at 582-3482 and leave a message. Or email nworfs2010@yahoo.ca or visit www.rideforsight.com and click on the Northwestern Ontario Link Annual Dryden District Conservation Club Sports & Home Show Local businesses can show their products to thousands of people in one weekend by taking part in the annual Dryden District Conservation Club Sport and Home Show. Red Lake Annual Trade Show The Annual Red Lake Trade Show will be taking place April 16 & 17th at the Campbell Curling Rink. Sprotsman's Dinner & Dance The 31st Annual Sportsman's Dinner & Dance fundraiser will be held Saturday May 1st at the Campbell Curling Rink in Balmertown. Tickets will be available from Publicity Board members or by calling the Publicity Board office at 727-3021. Dryden Safe Grad Meetings Dryden Safe Grad 2010 meetings will be held the 1st Monday of each month until June 2010. Any questions please contact Terri @ 937-4348 Oxdrift Judo Club The Oxdrift Judo Club has started their second term in the Oxdrift Hall. Start time is 6:00pm Tuesdays, with new and old members welcome. For more information please call 937-4039. Toastmasters Club Meetings In our Area "TOASTMASTERS is an organization which helps you improve your speaking, thinking and listening skills. There are several Clubs in our Area. Meetings are always fun and guests are always welcome! Check out a Club in your community. Martin Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament Martin Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament Dryden Palliative Care Volunteer Program The Dryden Palliative Care Volunteer Program is urgently in need of volunteers in the community. |
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