> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.manitoulin.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 🍁👉Your Manitoulin weekend is here! - URL: https://www.manitoulin.com/your-manitoulin-weekend-is-here-3/ - Published: 2026-11-06T18:36:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-06T18:36:34.000Z - Description: Tea time, early Christmas shopping, cribbage tournament, Remembrance, coaster construction, garage sale, dogs, and more! - Author: Expositor Staff - Tags: Newsletter [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/11/WSP-MNR-2261870_Bigbox.jpg)](https://files.webtactics.ca/MNR/Notice-of-Completion-Replacement-of-Frood-Lake-Dam-Class-Environmental-Assessment-for-MNR-Resource-Stewardship-and-Facility-Development-Projects.pdf?ref=manitoulin.com) Paid advertisement [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/Events-Header-1.gif)](https://www.manitoulin.com/events/) ## đŸ«–Tea Time The Little Current United Church is hosting a fairy princess and prince tea on [Saturday, November 7 from 11:30 am until 1 pm](https://calendar.app.google/stTYkMfb7iEx1DNB7?ref=manitoulin.com) at the church hall 7 Robinson Street in Little Current. Dress up and come enjoy some time with the king and queen! The church hall will be resplendent in royal finery with tables of four set up with fine China teacups and teapots, fancy tea sandwiches, desserts and even princess cupcake displays. Of course, there will be tea and lemonade as well. A special appearance by a queen will even be had for opportunities for photographs with your little royal on offer. [See their advertisement.](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GtA7lGpUc1hFMcdyUib34qkY5810K%5FX6/view?usp=sharing&ref=manitoulin.com) ## 🎄Early Christmas Shopping A Christmas market is taking place in M’Chigeeng First Nation on [Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 3 pm](https://calendar.app.google/15cV4zxN9wFT4QD5A?ref=manitoulin.com) at the M’Chigeeng Complex, Highway 551\. Lunch, desserts and coffee are being provided by Twisted Sister. [See their advertisement](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KA3zX%5FcnjAWhhFLzjIQY1lfwN2Vv7PCI/view?usp=drive%5Flink&ref=manitoulin.com). ## â™ŁïžCribbage The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #514 in Gore Bay is hosting the zone cribbage playdown qualifiers on [Saturday, November 7](https://calendar.app.google/KLM8H8FLSgFjFvWx8?ref=manitoulin.com). Registration takes place at 1 pm at the branch, with play to begin at 1:30 pm. The event is open to all members in good standing, with the understanding those successful will be advancing to Branch #177 Little Current on Saturday, November 28. ## đŸ«ĄRemembrance Lest We Forget. Remembrance observances for National Indigenous Veterans Day will be taking place at the M’Chigeeng Cenotaph at [11:30 am on Sunday, November 8](https://calendar.app.google/5WNRNhEyqBJXSfz69?ref=manitoulin.com) and at [8 am](https://calendar.app.google/gcTCnwwefTnsKGzj7?ref=manitoulin.com) at the Whitefish River First Nation Community Centre and Memorial Cenotaph. ## đŸ§”Make stained-glass coasters A stained-glass effect coaster class is taking place Sunday, [November 8 from 12:30 pm to 4 pm](https://calendar.app.google/645jMUTkpSh3pjs56?ref=manitoulin.com) upstairs at the NEMI Recreation Centre. Cost is $99 and includes supplies for four coasters. Contact [paintscapessocial@gmail.com](mailto:paintscapessocial@gmail.com) for more information. ## 🏡Garage Sale One more garage sale for the season! 1819 Bidwell Rd, Manitowaning (WeePoint Resort). Assorted household items, furniture, aquariums, horse items, lots of free items and so much more. [Sat. Nov 7](https://calendar.app.google/QPoDFvtHp3bSMibv9?ref=manitoulin.com) & [Sun. Nov 8](https://calendar.app.google/JL25XzKQwpuo4U4W7?ref=manitoulin.com), 8 am-3 pm. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/11/Mostsly-Dogs-Book-Signing-1.gif)](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNCdshijU5lJNaceaH%5FKEJZXlyEn0Z4g/view?usp=drive%5Flink&ref=manitoulin.com) Advertisement ## đŸ¶Mostly Dog Book Signing with Mostly Dog author Nancy Milburn takes place [Saturday, 7 November⋅ from 9 am to 6 pm](https://calendar.app.google/sTQ68Yg5cGuMGSfS8?ref=manitoulin.com) at 34 Manitowaning Rd. [See their advertisement](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNCdshijU5lJNaceaH%5FKEJZXlyEn0Z4g/view?usp=drive%5Flink&ref=manitoulin.com). [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/11/Friday-Nov-6-gif.gif)](https://youtube.com/shorts/b0zk3gkmnwY?feature=share&ref=manitoulin.com) Events Video ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/Don-t-forget.gif) - Mountain bike enthusiast looking for a great summer diversion? [Check out the North Channel Bike Park at 2619 Highway 540 in Little Current](https://www.manitoulin.com/r/18624c3c?m=eadba525-76b7-46f9-9bc5-8cbd89f6974e). No bike, no worries. They also have hardtail Norco rentals ready for your ride. - Seeking a new career or just starting out in the workforce? Check out [The Expositor’s online job board at Manitoulin.com](https://www.manitoulin.com/r/a51f248c?m=eadba525-76b7-46f9-9bc5-8cbd89f6974e) and our Help Wanted section in the newspaper. - Looking for a new Island home? [Island realtors](https://www.manitoulin.com/r/05d8c2e9?m=eadba525-76b7-46f9-9bc5-8cbd89f6974e) fill the back pages of The Expositor with a host of great offerings. - Narcotics Anonymous meets 8 pm every Monday at the Little Current United Church. For more information contact [705-507-6223](tel:%28705%29%20507-6223). - If you are looking for a great Island-themed autumn read, you should [stop by The Expositor office in Little Current](https://www.manitoulin.com/r/7173165e?m=eadba525-76b7-46f9-9bc5-8cbd89f6974e) to check out our bookstore. Dan Manitowabi’s two books are now available. - The new crisis line at the Manitoulin Family Resources Haven House women’s shelter is [705-968-0499](tel:%28705%29%20968-0499)—this number can also accept text messages and is answered 24/7. - For an up-to-date listing of an Island event check out [our events page at Manitoulin.com](https://www.manitoulin.com/r/046e5f96?m=eadba525-76b7-46f9-9bc5-8cbd89f6974e) and/or follow us on your social media platform of choice for a Friday rundown on what’s going on. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/11/Expositor-Gift-1.gif)](https://www.manitoulin.com/#/portal/gift) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/What-we-re-working-on.gif) - A Manitoulin Island musician will be inducted into the Great Northern Opry through the Northern Ontario Country Music Association (NOCMA), this weekend in Sault Ste. Marie. - Manitoulin Island was represented at the very successful North American Maple Syrup Conference, held recently in Sault Ste. Marie. This was the first time in the 67 years the event has taken place in Northern Ontario. - An Aundeck Omni Kaning youth is credited with helping to save a chocking classmate while on a class trip. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/08/Wojak-House-Ad-Big-Box.gif)](https://www.manitoulin.com/#/portal) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/Weather.gif) The weekend will be a bit soggy according to Environment Canada, Friday see rain continuing into the night, with a daytime high of 5°C dropping to a low of 3°C overnight. Saturday will enjoy mix of sun and cloud throughout the day with skies clearing during the night, a daytime high of 6°C will drop to 2°C overnight. Sunday there will be a 60 percent chance of showers, dropping to 30 percent overnight. The daytime high of 8°C will drop to a low of 3°C Sunday night, with a 30 percent chance of showers—or brace yourselves—flurries. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/11/WSP-MNR-2261867_Bigbox.jpg)](https://files.webtactics.ca/MNR/Notice-of-Completion-Replacement-of-Lang-Lake-Dam-Class-Environmental-Assessment-for-MNR-Resource-Stewardship-and-Facility-Development-Projects.pdf?ref=manitoulin.com) Paid Advertisement ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/In-case-you-missed-it.gif) - Island food bank use has risen again in 2026, with a [14 percent uptick in users age zero to 6](https://www.manitoulin.com/island-food-bank-use-rises-again-in-2026/). A new report from Food Banks Canada indicates that food insecurity continues to grow across the country. - Bureaucratic red tape is slowing the process of [bringing a deceased M’Chigeeng elder home to rest](https://www.manitoulin.com/bureaucratic-red-tape-slows-process-of-bringing-deceased-mchigeeng-elder-home-to-rest/). Douglas Corbiere-baa began his spirit journey on October 12, but his remains have yet to be released from Winnipeg. - A Gore Bay resident concerned about the [rising increase in crime in the community](https://www.manitoulin.com/gore-bay-neighbourhood-watch-group-grows-out-of-unease-in-uptick-of-crime/) is seeking community support for a Neighbourhood Watch Program. Rebekah Hache made a presentation to the town council where she outlined her concerns. - [Two pen pals who have been writing to each other for 55 years finally met face-to-face](https://www.manitoulin.com/island-pen-pal-meets-australian-correspondent-after-55-years/) in Niagara Falls recently. Bonnie Cook of Little Current and Debbie Russell of Australia and their spouses connected for dinners while the Austrailians were touring Southern Ontario. [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/69/45/6945cc49-bc3b-4cc3-bace-d0f9afcaa217/content/images/2026/10/Staff-Animated-6.gif)](www.manitoulin.com) Thanks for supporting local journalism!