From Run/Walk events, tours and fundraisers, it’s a busy weekend in the area.

Here’s just some of the events and activities on the go.

 

The province-wide Tire Take Back campaign is underway and there’s a local bbq event today (Friday).

It runs from 11 am to 1 pm at P & G Auto on Gormanville Road.

The 8th annual community tire collection fundraiser helps The Sunshine Foundation make dreams come true for children living with severe disabilities or life threatening illnesses.

Residents can bring in their old tires for free during the campaign, which runs until Sunday.

 

The Masonic Temple in North Bay is lifting the veil somewhat as they celebrate the 300 year anniversary of Modern Freemasonry.

The public is invited to tour the temple, at 183 First Avenue West and ask questions tomorrow (Saturday).

Officials say the rare event goes from 11 am to 2 pm.

 

Tomorrow (Saturday) is Microchip day at the North Bay & District Humane Society on Main West.

Officials say microchips are the most efficient way to ensure your pets’ safe return home, if they get lost.

The cost is $25 for a microchip, $40 for microchip and licence.

 

547 Canuck Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets are holding their 65th annual Ceremonial Review tomorrow (Saturday).

It’s the final parade of the season for the air cadets, taking place at the Canadore College Aviation Campus.

The public is asked to be seated by 1:45 pm.

Officials will also be recruiting for the 2017/18 training year, which starts in September.

Air Cadets undertake numerous activities, courses and programs.

Some include flying scholarship, flag party, marching brass and reed band, air rifle and marksmanship teams, biathlon and more.

Cadets also have the opportunity to experience both powered and non-powered (glider) familiarization flying.

 

The March of Dimes annual 9th Walk and Roll fundraiser takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Northgate.

Those involved with the Stroke Recovery Program will be raising funds and creating awareness around the services that help them live independently.

Since it stated, Walk’n’Roll has raised nearly $365,000.

 

The Heritage Carousel and Mini-Train are giving back tomorrow (Saturday).

Proceeds from the day are supporting the Trinity Infant Food Shelf program, which offers expecting and mothers/caregivers of infants under 1 year of age, monthly access to baby items, diapers, food, formula, blankets and more.

They’re open 10 am to dusk tomorrow.

 

The North Bay Heritage Gardeners are celebrating their 20th anniversary and are hosting a recognition event tomorrow (Saturday) for their over 300 volunteers.

May 29th to June 4th has been proclaimed Heritage Gardeners Week in the city.

 

It’s a big weekend for Patrick 4 Life.

Their 11th annual Family Run/Walk goes Sunday with 2k, 5k and 10k races along with a half marathon.

Executive Director Robert Sampson says funds raised from the event support the development of their in-school curriculam and activities.

He says they’ve had research done on the program and it’s making a difference in the lives of students.

“Students who participate in this program are not only much more aware of HIV and AIDS, but they emerge from the program with a higher sense of self-confidence, self-esteem and resilience,” Sampson says.

Registration for the Patrick 4 Life Family Run/Walk can be done online at p4l.ca or in-person from 8am to noon tomorrow (Saturday) at Algonquin.

About 900 people usually take part in the event.

Also of note, new routes were developed for Sunday’s event because of the construction on the overpass.

 

Local residents are being invited to join the movement to end brain tumours at the 4th Annual North Bay Brain Tumour Walk.

The 2.5k and 5k events go Sunday morning from the Discovery North Bay Museum.

Online registration wraps up at noon today (Friday) with on-site registration starting at 8:30 am Sunday.

The walk begins at 10 am.

 

North Bay is joining with 240 other communities across Canada for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides on Sunday.

The event is held to raise funds to help raise, train and place service dogs with Canadians who have a medical or physical disability.

The local event starts at noon Sunday at the Rotary Picnic Shelter on the waterfront. All dogs are welcome.

 

The Conservation Authority is holding their 3rd annual Chippewa Creek EcoPath Adopt-the-Creek Clean-up and celebration on Sunday.

Officials are gathering at 11 am at 1350 Fisher Street, for a brief talk before heading to the EcoPath for the clean-up.

Afterwards, New Ontario Brewing is offering a free fry to all those who take part.