Today is Saturday, October 27th, 2018 and here are some things you should know.
The first accumulating snowfall event of the season is expected to begin tonight and continue into Sunday morning. A Special Weather Statement from Environment Canada is in effect. Most areas will receive 2 to 5 cm, with amounts of 5 to 10 cm possible over higher ground in a few localities. For up to date weather conditions, follow The Morrisburg News 6-day Weather Forecast and monitor social media for updates from Environment Canada.
Morrisburg 6-day Weather Forecast [The Morrisburg News]
Special Weather Statement in effect for Morrisburg [The Morrisburg News]
The Iroquois Library is hosting Halloween Games from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Stop by for spooky fun, games and a scary good time!
Fantastic deals on antiques and collectibles continue at Basketcase in the Morrisburg Plaza today. Earlier this month, Carl and Hanna announced they would be closing the cafe and antique shop after 11 years, due to health reasons. Basketcase is located at 29 Main Street in Morrisburg.
Bittersweet Goodbyes at Basketcase Cafe [The Morrisburg News]
Basketcase in Morrisburg closing after 11 years [The Morrisburg News]
Basketcase may be closing, but you can find long-time waitress Sandra Sinnett at the Lakeshore United Church from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today, for the annual Fall Tea and Bazaar featuring Hawaiian Fantasy theme, $7 luncheon, baked goods, meat pies, jams, jellies, quiches, pickles, baked beans, bargain table, plant table and jewellery table. Lakeshore Drive United Church is located at 19 Lakeshore Drive in Morrisburg.
Hawaiian Fantasy Tea and Bazaar at Lakeshore Drive United Church [The Morrisburg News]
Bladder Buddies Ladies Only Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner takes place at the Iroquois Legion today, beginning at 4:00 p.m. with games, prizes and social fun. Pasta buffet dinner and dessert at 5:30 p.m. and a Depends Decorating Contest at 6:30 p.m. $25 tickets were being sold at River Rat Treasures, but should have been purchased by October 20th. All proceeds to benefit Bladder Cancer Canada. The Iroquois Legion is located at 24 Dundas Street in Iroquois.
Last call for Bladder Buddies tickets, in support of bladder cancer [The Morrisburg News]
The Morrisburg Arena is open for public skating from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight. The Morrisburg Arena is located at 28 Ottawa Street in Morrisburg.
You're invited to a Halloween Dance at the Morrisburg Golf Club from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. tonight. Featuring music by Soundtastic the DJ. Admission $10. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Halloween Dance at Morrisburg Golf Club [The Morrisburg News]
South Dundas Fire & Emergency Services is hosting an All Hallows' Hoedown tonight at the Iroquois Civic Centre, featuring music by County Rocks. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. Tickets are available from any firefighter, Mustard's Variety in Iroquois, or at the door. This event is sponsored by the Iroquois Fire Fighters Association. The Iroquois Civic Centre is located at 2 Dundas Street in Iroquois.
Firefighters Hallows Hoedown with Country Rocks at Iroquois Civic Centre [The Morrisburg News]
An Obituary was posted early last evening—at the Woodland Villa Nursing Home, Long Sault, on Friday, October 26th, 2018, Muriel Gow (nee Wells), formerly of Morrisburg, age 94.
Obituary for Muriel Gow [The Morrisburg News]