Literacy Nipissing is celebrating 40 years of making a difference.

They’re hosting an open house this afternoon from 1-3 pm at their office, which is located at 347 Sherbrooke Street, Suite 302.

All former learners and volunteers are invited to celebrate their anniversary, which coincides with International Literacy day.

 

The Million Dollar Hole-In-One is back this weekend.

The Laurentian Ski Hill fundraiser starts this morning (Friday) at the Pinewood Park Golf driving range.

The three day event is open 9 am to 8 pm today and tomorrow and 9 am to 3 pm Sunday, followed by the playoffs.

On top of the chance to win a million dollars, there are plenty of other prizes too.

 

North Bay’s Terry Fox Run is still just over a week away, but there’s a couple of other events coming up.

Tomorrow (Saturday) is a Yoga for Terry event with Grounded Studios.

It goes from 10 am to 11 am at the Nipissing University Field, with donations being accepted.

Next Thursday is a Paint Night for Terry at Sugar Daddy’s.

The Terry Fox Run goes September 16th.

 

The four mayoral candidates will be making a splash tomorrow, literally.

They’re taking part in Rotary’s splash pad ‘dunk tank’ competition behind the North Bay Museum.

The free event runs from noon to 3 pm (candidate dunking starts at 1 pm).

Along with inflatables and water-based games, North Bay Fire will be there with an aerial truck and misting tent.

 

Camp Caritou in Bonfield is holding an open house tomorrow.

Thanks to plenty of support the Development Road camp resumed operations last fall under the new ownership of the Friends of Camp Caritou and the Bonfield and District Lions Club.

Tomorrow’s open house goes from 10 am to 4 pm and includes tours, activities and lunch.

A ribbon cutting takes place at 11:30 am.

 

Girl Guides of Canada is holding a launch party tomorrow for their Girl’s First program.

The program enables girls to gain confidence, empowerment and the skills they need to be leaders.

The launch takes place at the North Bay YMCA from 11 am to 2 pm and includes activities for all age groups.