The annual Seguin Sled Dog Mail Run happens this Saturday, Feb. 16 and starts with a pancake breakfast at the Humphrey Arena at 8 a.m. followed by the departure of the dogs at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. and Rosseau and dog sled rides will be available at the Field House. Sledvelopes are available to purchase at all the Seguin Libraries, the offices at the arena and the Seguin Municipal office and at several business in Rosseau at a cost of only $3. They make a great souvenir.
The Humphrey Recreation Committee are hosting Humphrey’s Winter Whirl event on Saturday, Feb. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humphrey Nature Trails. We will have snowshoeing, skiing, sliding and winter games where the kids can win prizes. We will be serving hotdogs, roasting marshmallows on the fire and hot chocolate. Parking will be available at the Humphrey Public School, municipal office parking lot and arena. We want to make it clear to folks not to park at the fire hall, unless otherwise authorized.
The Humphrey Nature Trails are located behind the fire hall on Highway 141.
Very happy birthday wishes to my husband John, on Friday, Feb. 15 when he will have quite a few candles on his cake.
Good luck to the Marksmanship Team of the 295 MacPerson Air Cadet’s who will be heading to North Bay for a competition this Saturday.
The Early Years program presents a Pajama Night Story Time at Humphrey Public Library on Monday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. There will be “Chicken Stories” and at 6:30 p.m. a surprise visit. There will be art time to follow the stories. All ages are welcome. For more information call Deb at (705) 746-9522 extension 227.
Next movie night in Rosseau will be Friday, Feb. 22 with the feature Rise of the Guardians. The movie starts at 7 p.m. at the Rosseau Memorial Hall. Present your library card or your Rosseau Lake North Association membership and admission is half price - $2.50. Regular price is $5. Coming up on Friday, March 8, Shark Tale and on Friday, March 22, The Hobbit – An Unexpected Journey. Everyone is welcome.
Library news
All Seguin libraries are now offering computer lessons until the end of March. We have four great students to assist you in whatever you need to learn about computers, e-readers, digital cameras, etc. Please call your nearest branch and book a time that suits. Daytime tutoring is available. Check our website for information on all programs and events at www.seguinpubliclibraries.ca
Library hours: Christie – Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday 1 – 8 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Foley – Tuesday 2 – 8 p.m., Wed. 2 – 5 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Humphrey – Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 – 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wed. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rosseau – Tuesday – 1 – 7 p.m., Thursday 2 – 5 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please remember to check the website during inclement weather to make sure your branch is open!
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Get well wishes to all those sick or in hospital. Any news, please call (705) 378-2973 or e-mail trishg50@gmail.com
Happy trails.