Veteran's Day
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88, 127 Mountjoy St. S.
This special event is honouring veterans. There will be heartfelt speeches, live music and engaging activities. It's open to all, whether you're a veteran, have family members who have served or want to show your support. It's free to attend. You can reserve a spot online here.
A Christmas Journey
Friday, Nov. 24, 7:30 p.m.
O'Gorman High School
The Timmins Concert Singers are getting the holiday season started at the Sylvia Gravel Auditorium at O'Gorman High School. It includes special guests Chanelle and Bella Lapointe. Tickets are $30 each and are available through choir members or online here.
Fill an Ambulance Toy Drive
Saturday, Nov. 25, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Canadian Tire and Walmart
Cochrane District EMS and Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) staff will be set up in front of the main entrance doors at both locations. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, gifts or cash for children and youth ages zero to 18 years old are being accepted. Baby and teen items are always needed. More details are available here.
Ski Swap
Saturday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m. - noon
Porcupine Ski Runners, 1875 Hwy. 101 E.
The Porcupine Ski Runners race team hosting this annual swap, which allows people to pick up new and used skis, boots, poles and snowshoes. A portion of the sales is for the ski team to help cover the cost of travel and race registration.
Golden Manor Market
Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Golden Manor Auditorium, 481 Melrose Blvd.
Browse crafts made by residents, families and staff of the Golden Manor. All of the money raised is for creating items for future craft sales and for the resident enhancement fund, which is used to buy items that the residents want to benefit the residents of the home.
Niska Noël: Indigenous Artisan Market
Saturday, Nov. 25, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Timmins Museum: NEC
Shop from a variety of local talent and pick up that special and unique gift. The schedule for the day is: 10 a.m. opening ceremony, 11 a.m. beading workshop, noon Indian tacos, 1 p.m. open beading circle, 2 p.m. drumming and dancing, 4 p.m. closing ceremony. Registration is required for the workshops. To register, call the museum at 705-360-2617.
Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m.
Hollinger Park
The annual event hosted by the City of Timmins is sure to spread holiday cheer. there will be Christmas carols, free hot chocolate, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a 40-foot white spruce will be lit up with more than 4,000 sparkling lights.
Chamber Winds
Sunday, Nov. 26, 2-4 p.m.
St. Matthew's Cathedral, 331 Fifth Ave.
Flautist and Timmins Symphony Orchestra alumna Katie Kirkpatrick joins the TSO chamber ensemble for a program of major wind chamber works. Tickets are available online here.
Check out the full events calendar and submit your group's activities online here.
