Spring is in the air, and the schedule for community events is filling up.
From markets, to sampling brews to Comicon, wrestling and more, there are plenty of events happening this month.
Here is some of what’s happening in the Timmins area:
Jason Wilson and the Perennials and the TSO
Saturday, April 7, 8 p.m.
Ecole secondaire catholique Theriault
The Timmins Symphony Orchestra will be sharing the stage with Jason Wilson and the Perennials for this fundraising concert. Tickets are $30 and available at the Timmins Museum.
Northern Ontario Handmade Market
April 14, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
McIntyre Community Centre auditorium, 85 McIntyre Rd.
This new market has nearly 30 handmade vendors, featuring everything from photography and artisans, to home décor, knit and sewn items, pottery, stained glass and more.
April 14, 1 – 8 p.m.
McIntyre Curling Club
The Timmins Festival and Events Committee is hoppy about this new fundraiser for Rock on the River. Along with Ontario craft beers, there will be local food and musicians. Tickets are available at TimminsFestivals.com.
April 21-22
McIntyre Curling Rink
In its eighth year, there are more than 40 exhibitors and programming lined up, including a kids’ zone, cosplay corner, photo booth, and more.
17th Annual Northern College Traditional Powwow
April 21-22
Northern College
This year’s theme is Remembering and Honouring our Sisters and Brothers. The grand entry is Saturday at noon in the gym.
Timmins Professional Firefighters Association vs. TDH Doctors Code Blue
Sunday, April 22, 6:30 p.m.
Sportsplex
This charity hockey game is benefitting Lydia Allard, a two-year-old girl with the rare congenital neuromuscular disorder Nemaline Rod Myopathy. Entry is $5 per person. There will also be a silent auction, and the chance to shoot the puck to win a side-by-side.
Gold Rush, Live Pro Wrestling
Saturday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Ecole Secondaire Catholique Theriault
Wrestling is returning to town, with the main tag team event putting Jake O’Reilly and Tyler Tirva up against Tornado and a mystery partner. The event is in support of the DARE Timmins Leadership Camp and Theriault Wrestling Team. Tickets are $20 for ring side or $15 for general admission. They are available at Alfie’s Cigar Store, Wicked Stuff, or online here. The event is also being broadcast live on Eastlink.
Porcupine Mall Craft and Vendor Show
Friday, April 27 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sunday, April 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Porcupine Mall
Check out what the variety of local crafters and vendors have available for spring.
