January 27, 2017

We are solidly mid-way through the five stages of winter: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, April.

Brace yourselves…. WINTERFEST IS COMING! February 10 and 11 will be chock-full of activities for snow-lovers of all ages! Fight back against cabin fever with Friday’s Games Night for Grown Ups starting at 7pm. Board games, card games, even some poker (for-fun bets only, no cash). There will be snacks available, too. Saturday from 10 - 2 head outside for some snowy fun with tobogganing, a bonfire, skating (weather permitting), dog sled demonstrations, maple taffy, vintage snowmobiles and more! When your nose gets too cold, move into the Park Centre to watch a jaws of life demonstration with the Manitoulin Fire Fund, and get some winter safety tips for your fur babies. Stick around for the delicious hot lunch, too.  

Need something to help beat the winter blahs before Winterfest? Stop in at the library’s movie night! The next movie playing is Rules Don’t Apply on Saturday, February 4. Show starts at 7pm, admission is free. Check out the Facebook page for more information and trailers.

We have two birthdays to celebrate this week: Lloyd N and Jenna C both turned 29 this week. They say age is just a number and that it’s all in your mind. The trick is to keep it from creeping down onto your body.

4elements would like to invite you to celebrate the past year’s projects and achievements, and to get a preview of what is being lined up for the coming year. Come out this Saturday (Jan. 28) from 4 - 7pm to the 4e gallery on Main Street. There will be a potluck social hour at 5:30pm with music and dancing, too.

After intense negotiations and paying a shockingly high ransom, Team Fergmeijer is once again able to publish the euchre results! On Wednesday, January 18, first prize went to Frank and Eva, second prize to Graham and Sheila, Charlene and Donna too third prize, and fourth prize was taken by Rita and Marilyn. Lone hands went to Frank and Eva. Boobie prizes went to Candy and Ria. Interested in playing? Head out to the Park Centre Wednesdays to get in on the fun.

Our final thought for the week: Which dinosaur had the healthiest teeth and gums? A floss-o-raptor! Okay, sorry, that was pteroble. This one, though, is dino-mite: What do you call a group of singing dinosaurs? A Tyrannochorus! Have a great week!