It's February school break week. But that doesn't mean there isn't anything to do. The North Battleford Library will be hopping with family fare for all ages this week.
Wednesday, Feb. 19, there will be a children's movie. It will begin at 2:30 p.m. On the screen will be Hugo. When wily and resourceful Hugo discovers a secret left by his father, he unlocks a mystery and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead to a safe and loving place he can call home. This movie is rated G.
Thursday, Feb. 20, children's programming will see Marble Run Mania from 2 to 3 p.m. This is an event for ages four to 12. Participants will help create cool marble runs and then have the fun of testing them out. There will also be a snack provided.
Saturday, Feb. 22 at the library there will be Family Board Game Afternoon. It will run from 2 to 4 p.m..
Saturday will also see the Teen Comic Book and Graphic Novel Club meeting at 3 p.m. in the North Battleford Library boardroom. The club is open to all teens ages 13 to 17 and a different book is featured each week. Copies of the books are available at the library at least four weeks before the meeting dates. Snacks are also provided. For more information on any of these events at the North Battleford Library phone 306-445-3206.
There are also a couple of things going on at the Chapel Gallery during the break. Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. there is a friendship bracelet making session. It's only $3 per person. Wednesday, drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. and you can build your own photo booth props and have your photo taken. This also is only $3.
If you're in the mood for theatre this weekend, phone 306-824-4730 or 306-824-4616 to see if there are any tickets left for the Old Mill Players presentation of Little Old Ladies in Tennis Shoes at Mayfair Hall. There will be three performances. Friday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 22 will see supper performances. The meal is a 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Sunday it's an afternoon performance. The meal is a 1 p.m. with the show at 2 p.m.
The Old Mill Players, established in 1999, have been entertaining audiences at annual dinner theatre productions in Mayfair for years. This year's play, a comedy, was written by award-winning playwright Sandra Fenichel Asher. Tickets are only $25. If you miss out this year, mark your calendar to get in touch earlier next year. Local theatre is a popular cultural traditional in rural Saskatchewan and these events are, more often than not, sold out.
