In conjunction with Scotia Bank Port Colborne, Fokkens Tax Service will once again be holding a refreshment fundraiser during Canal Days, August 3-6, with all proceeds being donated to Women's Place South Niagara.  Water, pop, jumbo Freezies, and new this year, ice cream bars, will be sold for 0.75 each!  Thirty-One bags will also be sold on the weekend, with all proceeds donated as well.

Tuesday August 7th & Tuesday 21st. Pickin starts 6:30pm till 9:00pm at Lakeshore Optomist Park Belle River. Everyone is welcome. Bring your instruments, lawn chair and bottle water. Please bring a canned good for the food bank if you are able. Hosted by the Essex / Kent Bluegrass, Old Time & Folk Music Association. 

Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 (Fridays)  – Free pole walking in Lindsay offered by Community Care, 9AM at Nayoro Park, 45 Durham St. E., Lindsay.   For all ages, led by certified instructors. Equipment provided if needed.  Call 705-324-7323 Ext 186 for info.

September 10, 17, 24 – Free Nordic Pole Walking in Bobcaygeon, presented by Community Care, 9:30AM at the Wilderness Trail.  For all ages, led by certified instructors. Equipment provided if needed.  Call 705-324-7323 Ext 186 for info.

Free blood pressure monitoring service, provided by Community Care at Woodville Arena, 105 Union St., Woodville from 11 a.m. to noon.  No appointment necessary.

Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Community Care at Shoppers Drug Mart, 341 Kent St. W., Lindsay, 9:30 a.m. to noon.  No appointment necessary.

Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Community Care at Rexall Pharma Plus, 401 Kent St. W., Lindsay,  9:30 a.m.to noon. No appointment necessary.

Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Community Care at Axis Pharma Plus, 189 Kent St. W., Lindsay, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.  No appointment necessary.

Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Community Care at Village Housing, 65 Melbourne St. W., Lindsay, from 11 a.m. to noon.  No appointment necessary.

Free blood pressure monitoring service provided by Community Care at Victoria Park Armoury, 210 Kent St. W from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.