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MEET THE CANDIDATES: The Sault Ste. Marie Public Library will host a ‘Meet & Greet’ Your Provincial Election Candidates on Thursday, May 31, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Reading Area at the Centennial Library, 50 East St. Members of the community are invited to meet and listen to the candidates in an informal setting and ask questions about their election party platforms. Don’t miss this opportunity to become an informed voter on Election

MUSICFEST: Sault Symphony Presents Musicfest XXV” Bratwurst Beer and Beethoven, the Sault’s largest summer musical event. Sault Symphony, Steeltown Silver Band and dance and musical performers will entertain on Sunday, June 10, from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at Roberta Bondar Tent Pavilion, on the waterfront. Tickets $10 at the pavilion

ROBERTSON CLIFFS HIKE: Join the Voyageur Trail Association May 27 for a hike to Robertson Cliffs. Meet at Pennington’s at 10 a.m. Bring lunch. Call Susan for more information. 705-949-4105

YARD SALE: The Canadian Council of the Blind group will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Pinehill Church of Christ, 132 Cunningham Rd. (near Pine and McNabb), rain or shine. Find kitchen items, knick-knacks, Christmas decorations and other treasures. Donations are welcome but not clothing. Contact Dorothy at 705-759-0733 or Grace at 705-450-7281.

FREE OLD STONE HOUSE VISIT: Discover the Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site using your library card. May is Museum Month in Ontario, celebrated with programs, events and special exhibits. May 18 was dedicated to International Museum Day. To celebrate, the Ermatinger/Clergue National Historic Site, in partnership with Sault Ste. Marie Public Library, launched the Ermatinger Engagement Pass, available year round. The pass grants free admission to the Old Stone House and can be checked out using a library membership at either the Centennial or Korah Branch Library. The pass is valid for the library membership holder and four guests. Two admission passes are available for check out at each library. They cannot be renewed for continual use or used when special event fees apply.

DOG GUIDES: Canadians and their four-legged “best friends” will walk together for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday, May 27, at Roberta Bondar Pavilion. Registration starts at 10 a.m. and the walk starts at 11, rain or shine. The Walk for Dog Guides helps to raise, train and place service dogs with Canadians who have a medical or physical disability. The event is dog friendly, but you do not need a dog to participate. The Sault Lions Club and other local volunteers organized the walk, with support from Lions Foundation of Canada. Held annually, the Walk has raised more than $15 million over the years. Thanks to the support of the title sponsor Pet Valu, 100 per cent of funds raised by each walker will go directly towards six dog guide programs, suited to the blind, hard of hearing, physically disabled, epileptic, autistic and for people who have Type 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness. To breed, train and match each dog costs $25,000.

HAND-HOOKED RUGS: Join us for lunch while viewing the Traditional Hand Rug Hooking display. This event provides you with the opportunity to find out what rug hooking is all about. Mark this date, Tuesday June 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $7. Register in advance by calling 705-254-6474 or by visiting the centre located at 619 Bay St.

READING: Author Sally Toivonen will share her story of Pasquale Lento, a local mason who immigrated from Cleto, Italy as a young man. Over his career he created exquisite detail on many buildings that will stand for centuries in Sault Ste. Marie. Toivonen will present her work, A Mason Built Family – The Pasquale Lento Story, at Centennial Library, 50 East St., on Thursday, June 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. Lento will be available to answer questions. The book will be for sale and $5 from each will go to ARCH Hospice. The evening will have a cash bar, but space is limited. Tickets are free and available at Centennial Library and at Korah Branch. For more information, contact Helena Huopalainen, 705-759-5243.

LEGION LINEUP: The following is a list of events at Branch 25 Royal Canadian Legion, 96 Great Northern Rd. Wednesday’s Ballroom Dancing will resume in the fall.

• Monday – Carpet Bowling at 1:30 p.m. (Cost is $2/person)

• Thursday – Bingo upstairs beginning at 1 p.m. and the meat draw downstairs, beginning at 3 p.m.

• Friday – Pool at 7 p.m. Karaoke with prizes beginning at 9 p.m.

• Saturday – Free Pool from noon until 6 p.m. and dancing in the lounge beginning at 8 p.m.

• Fourth Wednesday of every month is the Family Pasta Supper, from 5 to 7 p.m. This includes all you can eat regular or whole-wheat pasta, meatballs and salad, coffee/tea/bread.

• Last Sunday of each month is the Pancake Breakfast from 9:30 a.m. to noon and includes all you can eat regular or blueberry pancakes, St. Joe’s maple syrup, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee/tea/juice/milk and a fruit cup. Cost for the Pasta Supper and the Pancake Breakfast is adult, $10; child, five to 10 years, $5; children four and under are free.

TERRY CLOTH BEACH TOTE: This colourful beach tote is a must have for summer. Basic crochet skills are required. Register for this class at the Senior Citizens Drop in Centre or by calling 705-254-6474. Join Tary on Wednesdays, June 6, 13 and 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. Cost is $5 plus supplies.

KNITTED COMFORT DOLLS: Crafting knitted comfort dolls will take place at the Senior Citizens Drop in Centre, 619 Bay St. Join this group to knit these dolls to be donated to the Sault Area Hospital. This will take place on Monday, May 28 and Monday June 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is free. For more information call the centre 705-254-6474.

CWL GARAGE SALE: The Catholic Women’s League will hold a Giant Garage and Bake Sale at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, in the parish hall, 114 MacDonald Ave., on Friday, May 25, beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 25, 26 and 27.

HYPERTENSION: Pharmasave locations across Canada, including the Sault, are providing screening for hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, to mark Hypertension Month. Among services to patients to promote heart health, the company offers screening, guidance and support, education and monitoring devices, follow-up and coaching to aid necessary lifestyle changes, medication reviews and recommendations to other community resources. A media release points out almost 80 per cent of heart disease and stroke is preventable with modifications to lifestyle and development of healthful habits to reduce risk of hypertension.

TEEN D&D: Korah Branch Teen Program will host a special “Into to D&D” event on Thursday, May 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to learn how to play the old-school game that’s sweeping podcasts across the world; Dungeons and Dragons. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the Korah Branch at 705-759-5249.

TEEN GAMING: Korah Branch Teen Program will hold a Teen Gaming event on Thursday, May 31, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to get their game on and have some fun with video and board games with friends. The library will provide snacks and refreshments. For more information, contact the Korah Branch at 705-759-5249.

SENIORS ISSUES: Seniors’ Health Advisory Committee: 55+ Citizens of Sault Ste. Marie and Area meets to discuss health issues and stay informed about seniors’ issues. Next meeting is Thursday, May 24. Join us: Every fourth Thursday of the month (except July, August and December), from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m., at Algoma Public Health, 294 Willow Ave. Final meeting before summer break will be Thursday, June 28.