February 24, 2025 -2024 - 2pm-3:30pm

Lambton Branch Ontario Ancestors

Drop-In & Chat - Zoom Webinar

with Lambton Branch members.

Ask questions about Lambton County genealogy &

family history research.  Get help with your questions,

share discoveries or just listen to the conversation.

ONLINE ONLY register for Zoom Meeting at lambton.ogs.on.ca

Meetings are free and open to the public – all welcome.

For more information email lambton@ogs.on.ca

 Celebrate this Canadian staple with fun Maple syrup themed crafts including maple syrup play dough, maple syrup on a stick and more!. Day camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday March 7, 2025. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

 Create your own woodland creature masks using a variety of recycled materials. Day camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday March 10, 2025. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

 Children will create their own snow day crafts including snow globes, DIY snow and salt art snowflakes. Day camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 11, 2025. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

 Children will decorate bird houses and create bird feeder and treats for our feathered backyard friends. Day camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday March 12, 2025. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

 Take off to a galaxy far far away with these fun intergalactic crafts. Children will create a galaxy in a jar, straw rockets and UFOs. Day camp will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday March 13, 2025. Suitable for children aged 6 to 12.  Please make sure to bring a peanut-free snack and indoor shoes. Cost is $25 per program and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register a child please phone the museum office at 705-743-9710 or email at info@hutchisonhouse.ca.

The North Bay Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) is delighted to invite families to the "Meet the Orchestra" family concert, a captivating event designed to introduce children to the world of symphonic music. This special performance is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Capitol Centre, located at 150 Main Street E, North Bay, Ontario.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: Instrument Petting Zoo at 5:30 PM; Concert begins at 6:30 PM
• Location: Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street E, North Bay, ON

Instrument Petting Zoo:

Beginning at 5:30 PM, children will have the unique opportunity to engage directly with various orchestral instruments through an Instrument Petting Zoo. This interactive session features stations dedicated to different instrument families:

• Percussion Instruments: Discover the rhythms that drive the orchestra.
• Brass Instruments: Experience the bold sounds of the brass section.
• Woodwind Instruments: Explore the melodies of woodwind instruments.
• String Instruments: Feel the harmonies of the string family.

Musicians from the NBSO will guide participants, ensuring a safe, sanitized, and educational experience. This hands-on opportunity allows children to try instruments in a fun and engaging setting.

Concert Highlights:

At 6:30 PM, the concert will feature excerpts from renowned pieces, including:

• Overtures to William Tell and The Marriage of Figaro
• Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony
• Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet
• Florence Price’s Adoration
• Mancini’s The Pink Panther

Perfect for Families:

"Meet the Orchestra" is an ideal outing for families and a wonderful opportunity for grandparents to share the joy of music with their grandchildren. The event concludes by 8:30 PM, making it convenient for children's bedtimes.

Don't miss this unique chance to inspire a love for music in your child. Join us for an evening of discovery, learning, and beautiful melodies!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the North Bay Symphony's official website.

northbaysymphony.org