THUNDER BAY – Thursday is the deadline to qualify for the first early bird draw in Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation’s monthly 50/50 draw. It’s the first of three early bird draws, worth $2,154. The other draws will be held on July 9 and July 16. The jackpot, which will be drawn for on July 30, is currently worth more than $220,000. Last month’s top prize was $481,085. Tickets are five for $10, 30 for $20, 150 for $50 and 304 for $75 and are available at www.thunderbay5050.ca. The United Way of Thunder Bay and Port Arthur Rotary’s Catch the Ace draw is still going strong after 14 weeks, with a progressive jackpot standing at $12,915 and a weekly prize of at least $434. Tickets are 10 for $10, 60 for $20 and 200 for $40 and are available at www.tbayace.ca.