THUNDER BAY – August weekends offer all kinds of opportunities to get out and enjoy the region. From swimming, going to Chippewa Park, to Boulevard Lake, going fishing, or checking out the local entertainment at Black Pirate’s Pub to the Entertainment District. At Marina Park there is a great way to check out and enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures along Lake Superior.
Here are just a few of the activities happening this weekend:
Friday to Sunday – 124th Murillo Fall Fair – Oliver Agricultural Society – The fair starts Friday and runs through to Sunday.
Friday: Gates open from 5:00 to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am Main & Walk In Gates Open
9:00 am All Breed Horse Show 2nd Horse Ring
10:00 am Canuck Amusements Midway Opens
10:00 am Antique Tractor Classes Judged/Display
10:00 am Exhibition Hall Open Lil’ Everett Exhibit Hall
11:00 am Opening Ceremonies Horse Ring
11:00 am Manitoba Ranch Rodeo Horse Ring
12:00 Children’s Activities Children’s Area
12:00 Live Entertainment begins Main Stage
12:00 Animal Barns Open
10:00 pm Midway Closes
Sunday – 9:00 am Main & Walk In Gates Open
9:00 am Gymkhana 2nd Horse Ring
10:00 am Canuck Amusements Midway Opens
10:00 – 6:00 Animal Barns Open
10:00 – 6:00 Exhibition Hall Open Lil’ Everett Exhibit Hall
10:00 – 6:00 Antique Tractor Display
11:00 am Manitoba Ranch Rodeo Horse Ring
12:00 Children’s Activities Children’s Centre
12:00 Live Entertainment Main Stage
6:00 pm Midway Closes
Sunday – Downtown Fort William – The Hub at 111 May Street South are hosting a Tailgate Sale. There will be lots of children’s clothing, furniture and The Hub will be open selling great coffee and drinks, The Menagerie has great gifts, clothing and fun items for the kiddidles. Doreen Jetten framed prints. Dirte Clothing and Caps, Tarot Reader Jared Hynnes, Pop’s Kettlecorn.
The Event runs from 11AM to 3PM!
Tuesday – Downtown Fort William -Dilico Anishinabek Family Care will celebrate the opening of their new offices in the Fort William Business Area. Dilico will be celebrating the grand opening of their new in-city service site. The site will offer greater accessibility to aboriginal clients and families in the areas of Health, Mental Health and Addictions and Child Welfare.
What: Grand Opening Celebration of a new in-city service site
When: Tuesday, August 18, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Where: 131 N. Archibald Street, Thunder Bay
Agenda:
11:00 a.m. Opening Drum and Prayer
11:15 a.m. Speakers:
Omer Belisle, President, Dilico Board of Directors
Darcia Borg, Executive Director, Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Chief Pierre Pelletier, Red Rock First Nation
11:30 a.m. Ribbon Cutting
11:45 a.m. Tours of the new site
12:00 p.m. BBQ