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Events

, who has also recently undergone a kidney transplant, is being held at the on Friday, May 22 from 5 to 7 pm. Take outs are available and there is local delivery. Cost is $25 per person. Call 705-368-2662.

takes place from 10 am Saturday, May 23 at . First prize is a whopping $2,000. Register at the [email protected]. All proceeds to support docking and angling initiatives.

Hip Machine, Canada’s most exciting tribute to the Tragically Hip is performing at the this Saturday, May 23. There will be and . Tickets available at or by calling the hotel at 705-368-9966.

Ecstatic Dance at the will provide a welcoming space to dance freely to awesome music .

Manitoulin Community Living is hosting . There will be all the traditional barbecue fare, including hot dogs, burgers, chips, pop and cake. This is a no-cost event held in appreciation of the support and strength we saw through the recent flooding. The barbecue will take place at .

at the . The show, which features small works of nearly 40 local artists. The exhibition is billed as “A loving tribute to Manitoulin Island’s art mentor Ivan Wheale.”

The Gore Bay Museum is excited to welcome at the . Come enjoy a beautiful collection of paintings and drawings inspired by Manitoulin roots and heritage. The exhibition will continue throughout the summer until August 29.

Join the ! Whether you’re interested in volunteering, helping plan events, sharing ideas, or simply learning what’s happening this summer — everyone is welcome to attend, 6 pm at the , Monday, June 1.

at the . Admission $5.

at the . Free admission. There will be displays by the police, paramedic services, search and rescue, emergency preparedness and much, much more.

Don’t forget to make sure you are on the voters’ list for the upcoming municipal elections in your community. .

Seeking a new career or just starting out in the workforce? Check out The Expositor’s online job board at Manitoulin.com.

Looking for a new Island home? Island realtors fill the back pages of The Expositor with a host of great offerings.

The snow is gone so that can only means yard sale time is once again upon us. Check out the yard sale notices on Page 22 in this week’s edition of The Expositor.

What we are working on

A shooting incident in Little Current, just outside Aundeck Omni Kaning, is being investigated by the Manitoulin OPP Detachment.

Treaty Week was observed by local 91���˵���s and schools with presentations and displays at the site of the signing of the Manitoulin treaties at Manitowaning. The event included the return home and display of historical items, pipes and wampum belts.

The Manitoulin Coin Club is growing by leaps and bounds. The club has launched an initiative to create a series of new “municipal” coins that celebrate Island icons.

Weather

Friday will be sunny, with an expected daytime high of 15°C, according to Environment Canada, dropping to 7°C overnight under clear skies.

Saturday threatens a chilly and soggy start to the weekend, with the daytime high of 12°C being accompanied by a 40 percent chance of showers through into the night—but hey, that means there is a 60 percent chance of no showers. Temperatures will drop to 8°C overnight.

Sunday the chance of showers rises to 60 percent, with the daytime high rising to 13°C dropping to 5°C overnight with a 30 percent chance of showers. The sun comes out on Monday.

In case you missed it

The Bridal Veil Falls trails are closed indefinitely due to the recent flooding damage that wiped out the trails and displaced the pedestrian bridge. Assessments of the damage are ongoing, but locals note the paths along the river have been totally washed away.

Central Manitoulin municipal council has stepped back from a Property Committee recommendation to not install an e-ceiling in the Providence Bay arena. The backtrack was greeted with cheers from a packed council chamber.

A Mindemoya dietician is urging Islanders to get active this June. There is $100,000 up for grabs in a ParticipAction challenge for the community who secures the title of Canada’s Most Active Community.

The Expositor bids a sad farewell to a former editor and longtime friend of the newspaper. ‘A Lasting Legacy’ celebrates the many accomplishments of the redoubtable Diane Sims, a journalist, author, Order of Canada recipient and irrepressible activist who never took no for an answer when she saw something that needed to be done.