SEPTEMBER 26
Soup and Sandwich Lunch, Powassan.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Powassan United
Church. $6. Everyone welcome.

SEPTEMBER 27
YMCA 50th Anniversary Celebrations, North Bay.
Take a tour of the YMCA from 1 to 3 p.m. Dinner and dancing at the Wall starting at 5:30 p.m. Get your tickets for this great sock hop. A portion of ticket sales goes to the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign. Call 705-497-9622 for tickets.
Fall Small Animal Auction, Powassan.
Receiving starts at 8 a.m., auction starts at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds. Hosted by the Muskoka-Parry Sound Pigeon and Poultry Association. Call 386-2940 or 386-8095 for more information.
An Evening Of Appreciation, Callander.
Hosted by Mayor Lavigne and councillors Onley, Busch, Brydges and Turgeon. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Callander Community Centre. Dinner, entertainment and awards presentation.

OCTOBER 2
Horticultural society meeting, Argyle.
7 p.m. at the community centre. This will be an election meeting.
Fall Lunch, West Nipissing.
Lunch with the auxiliary ladies for the West Nipissing General Hospital. For information call 705-753-2966.

OCTOBER 3
VMUTS Fall Colour Run And Night Rally Ride, Mattawa.
Hosted by the VMUTS and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 254. Runs Oct. 3 and 4. Register at the legion on Hurdman Street. Visit www.vmuts.com/rally_2008fall.htm for information.

OCTOBER 4
Fall Rummage And Bake Sale, Corbeil.
Hosted by the Corbeil Busy Bees. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Corbeil Park Hall. Drop off is on Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 752-1304 or 752-1055 for information.
Downtown Farmers’ Market, North Bay.
Every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine, runs to Oct. 11.
Movie Night, Temagami.
At the arena, hosted by the Parks and Rec committee. Movie to be announced.

OCTOBER 5
Sunday Afternoon Bingo, Cache Bay.
Hosted by the Cache Bay Volunteer Firefi ghters. Call 705-753-5241 for information.

OCTOBER 8
Food Drive, Powassan.
Hosted by Scotiabank. Local fi refi ghters and volunteers will pick up food items doorto-door. You can drop off items to Oshells valumart in Powassan, or the Trout Creek Canada Post.

OCTOBER 11
Spaghetti Dinner, Clear Lake/Bay Lake Hall.
More info to follow.

OCTOBER 15
Horticultural Society Meeting, Callander.
7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Community Centre viewing room. Diane Esch to speak on “Go Green - Environmentally Friendly Information.”

OCTOBER 18
Cranberry Festival, Sturgeon Falls.
At the Sturgeon River House Museum. The ninth annual Cranberry Festival runs Oct. 18 and 19. In celebration of the rich history of the cranberry in this region. Guided tours along the nature trails, craft show of local artisans work, live music and more. More information from 705-753-4716.

OCTOBER 19
Motorcycle Breakfast Meeting, North Bay.
9 a.m. at Leo’s, 112 Spencer Ave. Riders and co-riders welcome. Hosted by the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Blue Sky Wings Chapter.

OCTOBER 29
Family Pumpkin Carving, Temagami.
At the arena, hosted by the Parks and Rec committee. See article in this issue.

OCTOBER 31
Kids Safe Halloween, West Nipissing.
At the recreation centre. Fun for the little ones! Call 705-753-6946.
23rd Annual Family Hockey Tourney,Mattawa.
Hosted by the Mattawa Figure Skating Club at the arena. Call 744-0222 to register and get in on this great fundraiser! See article in this issue.

NOVEMBER 1
Autumn Tea, Bazaar And Cookie Walk, North Bay.
At St. Andrew’s United Church, McIntyre, in North Bay from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NOVEMBER 2
Sunday Afternoon Bingo, Cache Bay.
Hosted by the Cache Bay Volunteer Firefighters. Call 705-753-5241 for information.

NOVEMBER 6
Horticultural Society Meeting, Argyle.
7 p.m. at the community centre.Also to be a hands-on Christmas craft workshop.
Panther Hockey Tournament, North Bay.
Canadore College’s Panthers host an extramural hockey tourney with teams from all over. Call 705-474-7600 x 5121 for information.

NOVEMBER 11
Remembrance Day Turkey Dinner, Temagami.
Hosted by the seniors’ friendly group.

NOVEMBER 15
Christmas Craft Show, West Nipissing.
At the recreation complex. Call 705-845-8994 for more information.
Wild Game Dinner, Temagami.
Hosted by the Temagami and District Chamber of Commerce. Also a silent auction to raise funds.

NOVEMBER 16
Motorcycle Breakfast Meeting, North Bay.
9 a.m. at Leo’s, 112 Spencer Ave. Riders and co-riders welcome. Hosted by the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, Blue Sky Wings Chapter.
Santa Claus Parade, North Bay.
Parade route still to be posted. Starts at noon. This year’s theme is ‘Your favourite Christmas movie.’

NOVEMBER 19
Horticultural Society Meeting, Callander.
7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Community Centre viewing room. Annual dinner, meeting and election of offi cers.

NOVEMBER 23
Santa Fund Telethon, West Nipissing.
At the recreation complex. Call 705-753-1171 for more information.

DECEMBER 4
Horticultural Society Meeting, Argyle.
7 p.m. at the community centre. Potluck Christmas dinner starts at 6 p.m., meeting to follow.