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Here's what's happening this weekend in Timmins

There's fun for the kids, gardening tips, and more
2018-06-22 Borealis Fresh Farms5 MH
Learn about hydroponic gardening Saturday at the South Porcupine Library. At Borealis Fresh Farms, the growing lights are on 18 hours a day in the modular hydroponic vertical farming set up. Maija Hoggett/Timmins

Kids’ Day

Saturday, Jan. 19, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Northern College gym

Neo Lazer Tag is partnering with the Timmins Ringette Association, with half of the proceeds going to the organization. There will be inflatables, and games and crafts. The cost is $10.

Nomination Meeting

Saturday, Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m. - noon

Siva’s Family Restaurant

The Timmins-James Bay Federal NDP are hosting its nomination meeting for the 2019 federal election. Only members in good standing can vote. For questions, contact [email protected] or 705-363-7327.

Learn about hydroponics

Saturday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.

C.M. Shields Centennial Library, 99 Bloor Ave., South Porcupine

If you’ve ever wanted to try hydroponics, it’s a chance to learn directly from the experts at Borealis Fresh Farms. Call for more details, call 705-360-2623 ext. 8590.

Dr. Gwynne Dyer Lecture

Saturday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.

Timmins Museum, 326 Second Ave.

The renowned journalist and columnist is returning to Timmins to talk about The Populist Revolt: Its Causes and Cure. Tickets are $10 and available at the museum.

Public Skating

Mountjoy Arena - Sunday, Jan. 20, 2 - 3 p.m.

McIntyre Arena - Sunday, Jan. 20, 5 - 6 p.m.

Admission is $4 per person.

62nd Annual Juried Exhibit

Runs until Jan. 29

Timmins Museum, 325 Second Ave.

The Northern Ontario Art Association tradition continues this year. Submissions were received from 15 independent clubs in the region. The selected pieces will be travelling to 12 communities in the upcoming year.