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Here's what's happening this weekend in Timmins

There are pet pictures with Santa, craft show, tree-lighting and more
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Your Downtown Timmins' free Holiday Fun Day is returning this Saturday, Dec. 1. Maija Hoggett/TimminsToday

Timmins Rock vs. Hearst Lumberjacks

Friday, Nov. 30, 7 p.m.

McIntyre Arena

Tickets available at timminsrock.com

Makerspace

Saturday, Dec. 1, 9 – 11:30 a.m., 1 – 5 p.m.

C.M. Shields Centennial Library, South Porcupine

This month’s project is Christmas icicle pinecones. Create a simple, beautiful ornament to decorate your home or to offer as a gift. The makerspace is open during regular library hours until Dec. 22.

Craft and Vendor Show

Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 – 3 p.m.

Roland Michener Secondary School

Admission is $2 and there will be more than 20 crafters and vendors, a bake sale and prizes. It’s to support the Grade 7 and 8 art clubs.

Holiday Fun Day

Saturday, Dec. 1, 1 – 4 p.m.

Enjoy festive fun at three locations! At the Timmins Public Library, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will have a gift for every child, and there is magnet making, storytelling, and songs. At the museum there will be salt dough ornaments, a bonfire, and family photos by a professional photographer. The TEDC will be offering hot chocolate and cookies, live music, temporary Christmas tattoos, Queen Elsa, and horse-drawn sleigh rides. All the events are free. Donations are being collected for the food banks at all locations.

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Saturday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 58 Legion Dr., South Porcupine

Hosted by the Porcupine Horticultural Society and St. Paul’s Anglican Church. There will be carol singing and refreshments after in the church hall. Everyone is welcome.

Pet Pictures with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday Dec. 2, noon to 4 p.m.

Timmins YMCA, 376 Poplar Ave.

Santa is ready to meet your fur babies! A $10 donation to the Timmins and District Humane Society will get you a DVD of photos with you pets/family and Santa.

Hoe-Down for Epilepsy

Saturday, Dec. 1, 3 - 7 p.m., 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

The Victory Tavern

The second annual Hoe-Down for Epilepsy is supporting the Timmins Seizure and Brain Injury Clinic.