Your Sunset Country: What’s On This Week
Looking for things to do across Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, and Ear Falls? Here’s a quick round‑up of community dinners, youth nights, language and culture, and rec‑centre happenings the week of January 22 – 28, 2026.
Dryden
Dryden Go‑Getters Canadian Hawaiian Dinner
Date: Friday, January 23
Time: Doors at 4PM Dinner at 6PM
Location: Dryden Go-Getters
A Canadian Hawaiian themed community meal hosted by the Dryden Go‑Getters (the local seniors’ activity centre), with a focus on food and live music, and community.
Event link: Canadian Hawaiian Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction
Date: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Time: Dinner at 5PM Auction at 6PM
Location: Dryden Full Gospel Church
Hearty spaghetti supper followed by a lively dessert auction to support youth programs at the church.
Event link: Spaghetti Dinner & Dessert Auction
Stamp Stop Passport
Date: Until Thursday March 21st, 2026
Time: Ongoing
Location: P/U Dryden & District Museum
A “passport” ‑style activity encouraging visits to participating local stops around town; collect stamps as you go and enjoy the tour! The stamps were made by Samantha Hawkins and you could have a chance to win a gift bundle from her!
Event link: Stamp Stop Passport
Sioux Lookout
ONWA Community Sessions: Cooking Class + Ojibwe Language Classes
- ONWA Cooking Class
Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Time: 1PM – 2PM
Location: 9b 5th Avenue
Hands‑on, community‑centred cooking hosted through the Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA). Come and join how to learn a delicious diabetic meal!
Event link: ONWA Cooking Class
- ONWA Ojibwe Language Classes
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 5PM – 7PM
Location: SLFNA Camp Site
While Enjoying dinner learn Anishinaabemowin in a supportive setting with elder Charles Meekis; registration required (contact noted in event listing).
Event link: ONWAY Ojibwe Language Classes
Youth Church | Doughnut Party
Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 7PM–9:30PM
Location: Ignite Student Ministries (New Life Assembly)
A youth worship night with doughnut‑themed games and activities, hosted by Ignite Student Ministries.
Event link: Youth Church Donut Party
Red Lake
Student Work Placement Program
Date: Monday, January 26, 2026
Time: 11AM – 11:45AM
Location: Online
Canada’s Student Work Placement Program, paid, career‑related placements for students; wage subsidies available for employers. The webinar will cover employer eligibility, program requirements, how the application process works, and common misconceptions, with time for practical Q&A.
Event link: Student Work Placement Program
Ear Falls
Ear Falls Recreation Centre — Weekly Schedule
Date(s): Monday January 19 – 25, 2026
Time(s): Varies on Activity
Location: Ear Falls Recreation Centre
Description: Ongoing weekly schedule—public skating/drop‑in hockey
Event link: Ear Falls Recreation Centre Weekly Schedule
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