Shine the Light Event, which will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, at Explorers Point, starting at 11:00 AM. The event will begin with a land recognition from the Mattawa, North Bay Algonquin First Nation. This will be followed by Councilors Fern Levesque and Garry Thibert presenting an official declaration on behalf of the Mayor and Town Council acknowledging May as Community Living month in Mattawa. Following the declaration, blue and green lights will be lit to illuminate Big Joe Muffraw for the month of May. Tim Hortons Smile Cookies will be served, and participants are able to take a blue or green light home with them to shine the light themselves. Everyone is welcome.