Our Kids Count

Our Kids Count Real help, right here, right now for families that need it most.

Our Kids Count is an innovative, community development project dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals, families and young children by offering and administering community based programs and incentives that fosters inclusiveness and stronger families which leads to a stronger community. Our Kids Count works to decrease the incidence of developmental problems, serious emotional disturbance, nutrition and food security issues for those that needs help the most in our community.

🎃 AHOY, SPOOKY SEASON! 👻⚓TOMORROW, Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, is settin...
10/02/2026

🎃 AHOY, SPOOKY SEASON! 👻⚓

TOMORROW, Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, is setting sail for Haunted Harbour Family Day aboard the Alexander Henry!

Bring your little ghosts and goblins in costume and join us for an afternoon of Halloween crafts, games, face painting, and a family-friendly spooky tour of the ship. 🦇

We’re keeping things fun for our younger adventurers — no jump scares and nothing too spooky!

And because every good adventure needs a snack stop, grab some BBQ on your way out! 🌭

🎟️ Admission is by donation.
Grab your costumes, gather the family, and come kick off spooky season with us! 🎃⚓

🧠🎉 THUNDER BAY, IT’S TIME TO PUT ALL THAT RANDOM KNOWLEDGE TO GOOD USE!The Italian Society of Port Arthur is hosting a T...
10/02/2026

🧠🎉 THUNDER BAY, IT’S TIME TO PUT ALL THAT RANDOM KNOWLEDGE TO GOOD USE!

The Italian Society of Port Arthur is hosting a Trivia Night in support of Our Kids Count, and we’re getting ready for a night of good food, questionable answers, friendly competition and a whole lot of fun!

Join us Friday, November 27th at 6 PM at the Italian Cultural Centre for:
🍽️ A delicious dinner
🧠 Trivia & friendly competition
🏆 A Grand Prize for the 1st Place Team
🍷 Cash Bar
💜 And a night that helps support Our Kids Count programs for local children, individuals and families!

Tickets are $70 per person or $600 for a table of 10, so gather your crew and start deciding who gets to be your team’s “I know a weird amount about that” person. 😆

🚨 TICKETS ARE LIMITED! We have a limited number of tables available, and once they're spoken for, that's it!

🎟️ Grab yours here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/trivia-night-in-support-of-our-kids-count
Quiz. Dinner. Fun. All for Our Kids Count. ❤️

⭐ Looking for a little time to get things done?Our Short-Term Child Care is now available at our Community Hub, 745 Simp...
10/02/2026

⭐ Looking for a little time to get things done?

Our Short-Term Child Care is now available at our Community Hub, 745 Simpson St., on certain Fridays from 9:30 AM–11:30 AM. 🧸 (Check out our poster to see the exact dates)

This program is offered at no cost to families.

It is here to give families a couple of hours to take care of appointments, errands, or other things that can be difficult to do with little ones. 💛

☺️ Availability is limited based on the number and ages of children.

📲 To access the service or learn more, please call Kaylee at 807-346-6863.

🎃 Spooky Season is officially setting sail! 👻TOMORROW, Join Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum ...
10/02/2026

🎃 Spooky Season is officially setting sail! 👻

TOMORROW, Join Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, for Haunted Harbour Family Day on Saturday, October 3rd aboard the Alexander Henry!

Come in costume and spend the afternoon getting into the Halloween spirit with crafts, games, face painting and a family-friendly spooky tour of the ship. We’re keeping this one fun for our younger ghosts and goblins — no jump scares and nothing too dark. 🦇

And because every good adventure should end with food, grab some BBQ on your way out! 🌭

Admission is by donation, so bring the family, bring your costumes and come kick off spooky season with us. 🎃⚓

🎃 Spooky Season is officially setting sail! 👻Join Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum of Thunder...
10/01/2026

🎃 Spooky Season is officially setting sail! 👻

Join Our Kids Count, with support from the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, for Haunted Harbour Family Day on Saturday, October 3rd aboard the Alexander Henry!

Come in costume and spend the afternoon getting into the Halloween spirit with crafts, games, face painting and a family-friendly spooky tour of the ship. We’re keeping this one fun for our younger ghosts and goblins — no jump scares and nothing too dark. 🦇

And because every good adventure should end with food, grab some BBQ on your way out! 🌭

Admission is by donation, so bring the family, bring your costumes and come kick off spooky season with us. 🎃⚓

💙Free Walk-In Counselling will be available TODAY from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Community Hub. ⭐📲Please call 807-623-0292 ...
10/01/2026

💙Free Walk-In Counselling will be available TODAY from 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Community Hub. ⭐

📲Please call 807-623-0292 ext. 228 for more information.💙

🌸Our upcoming Perinatal Support Group is coming up on Thursday, October 8th.🌸🌸This session will be facilitated by Kailie...
10/01/2026

🌸Our upcoming Perinatal Support Group is coming up on Thursday, October 8th.🌸

🌸This session will be facilitated by Kailie McIntosh, BA, MACP, RCC, RP from Northern Pines Counselling.🌸

📲For more information or to register contact Sherry via email at [email protected] or call at 807-346-6863.

💜🍏 REMINDER! Emergency Food Cupboard will be open today.Please check the opening hours below.Emergency Food Cupboard hou...
10/01/2026

💜🍏 REMINDER! Emergency Food Cupboard will be open today.
Please check the opening hours below.

Emergency Food Cupboard hours are:
📍McKenzie Site Access: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍Windsor Site Access: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

We look forward to seeing you!.💜🍏

Woohoo we can’t wait!
10/01/2026

Woohoo we can’t wait!

🎃 **THE SECRET IS FINALLY OUT…** 🎃

You’ve seen the clues.
You’ve heard the rumours.
And now we can FINALLY tell you what’s happening this Halloween…

🔥 **SCUTTLEBUTT’S IS COMING BACK!** 🔥

For **ONE NIGHT ONLY**, we’re bringing back a piece of Thunder Bay history for the ultimate Halloween reunion!

👻 **SCUTTLEBUTT’S – ONE NIGHT REVIVAL**
📅 **Saturday, October 31, 2026**
📍 **Superior Inn Hotel – Thunder Bay**
🎸 **Live music by Throwback the Band**
🎟️ **Tickets only $10**
🎟️ Available at the **Superior Inn Front Desk or at the door**

Dig out your Halloween costume, call up the old Scuttlebutt’s crew and get ready for a night of music, memories and a whole lot of nostalgia.

❤️ **A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Our Kids Count.**

**One night. One Halloween. One legendary reunion.**

🪦 **SOME THINGS NEVER STAY BURIED…**

**SCUTTLEBUTT’S IS BACK.**

Tag the people you used to go to Scuttlebutt’s with! 👇

Address

704 McKenzie Street
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C3L4

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18076230292

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