The Current captured the flavour of a few of Saturday’s Family Day Weekend events.
Family fun activities
The weekend got off to a brisk start thanks to outdoor activities offered by Madawaska Valley Recreation Department. Organizer Stephanie Plebon told The Current they tried to revive outdoor events that used to happen at the annual Timberfest, such as a bonfire for the kids. Above the Baklinski family toast marshmallows while Dad (MV firefighter) Matthew Baklinski (l) looks on with Fire Chief Corwin Quade and firefighter D’Arcy Sheehan.
While waiting for nightfall and a flashlight snowball fight, the boys’ team struggled to keep their footing against the girls’ team. Tug-of-war photo shows Justin Bedard (l), Lucas Belland and Levi Brotton losing to Abagail Belland, Amelia Brotton, Jocelynn Layman and Rachel Brotton.
LEGO club meets at MV Public Library
Ten LEGO builders attended the second meeting of the LEGO Club at the Madawaska Valley Public Library Saturday afternoon. The group meets once a month and welcomes LEGO lovers at any experience level. Their creations are on display in the Library.
LEGO boatbuilder Finn Walsh proudly pointed out the best bit in his creation – a tiny berth in the bow of his boat (left), just the right size for a LEGO person to sleep in.
Girls’ Night Out returns to Barry’s Bay
Ann Maika-Chartrand, with co-hosts Kristen Graves Kuiack and Clinton Roche, revived the popular Girls’ Night Out event at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Saturday evening. (Inset Ann Maika-Chartrand (l) and Kristen Graves Kuiack) After a few years’ “rest” while she changed careers and had a new baby, Maika-Chartrand said many people had requested it. She told The Current, “It’s an opportunity for local entrepreneurs and small businesses to showcase their crafts. Vendor events are huge for small businesses in the marketplace. It’s something that the public can get involved in as well.” Proceeds of the event go to St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation.
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Girls’ Night Out vendors: at left, Lorraine Daoust, territory manager for this region at Fidacity.com with daughter Dania, a Fidacity.com vendor. Fidacity.com provides local, online shopping. At right, Addie Lemke with her work, Art By Addie.
A rare chance for The Current to snap Wilno photographer Sharon Gardiner at work