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6 things to do this weekend in Timmins

Live wrestling is back in town, and it's library week!
TimminsToday Staff
2023-10-19-boardgamedonation
The Timmins Public Library launched its boardgame collection at the main branch downtown Timmins on Oct. 14. The collection in South Porcupine is being unveiled on Saturday, Oct. 21. Pictured from left is, Shannon Carnahan, adult services librarian, Guillaume Richy, Joyce Johnston and Mathieu Pominville with the Timmins and Area Board Game Group, Carole-Ann Demers, library CEO, Marc Rodrigue, Caisse Alliance Timmins regional manager, and Naomie Ciesla, Caisse Alliance Timmins administrative assistant. Timmins Public Library photo

Library Week
Oct. 16-21

It's Ontario Public Library Week and the Timmins Public Library has a week of activities lined up. If you're visiting the main branch on Second Avenue, there is free parking for library guests in the Spruce Street South lot closest to the building. Follow the library on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all that's happening this week.

UFO Alien Cat Abduction
Friday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.
84 Bruce Ave., South Porcupine 

Can you figure out the code to open the cage, free your cat and escape the spaceship's maze — all in 20 minutes?

Mountjoy Farmers' Market
Saturday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. - noon
537 Pavilion Dr., Timmins 

By popular demand, the season of the market has been extended. It's the second-last weekend, though. Stop by and stock up on all the goods from your favourite vendors before it's closed for the season.

Board Game Collection Launch
Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m.
C.M. Shields Centennial Library, South Porcupine 

Check out the new collection that's available to check-out in South Porcupine. The collection is sponsored by Caisse Alliance and the Timmins and Area Board Game Group.

Rock Solid Wrestling presents Valor
Saturday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.
École secondaire catholique Thériault

Scotty the Body is defending his Canadian heavyweight championship against Tornado, who took the title from him. The King of Timmins will also be crowned in a one-night tournament with the winner walking away with a king's ransom. Tickets are available online here or in person at Jump City Comics in the 101 Mall and Wicked Stuff in the Timmins Square.

Allsorts! 
Runs until Nov. 20
Timmins Museum: NEC, 325 Second Ave.

The art exhibit in the Grey Gallery features the works of Lionel Venne and Cal Knight. Both artists explore northern themes and ideas through abstract works — collage and mixed media for Venne intricate pointilism for Knight. The museum is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Check out the full events calendar and submit your group's activities online here.