Recreational drugs take center stage with this unique pairing of authors sharing their life stories in a unique joint author event at Oakville Public Library's central branch. This free event spotlights two authors whose recent books have caused a stir in literary circles over the last year. Bad Trips by Slava Pastuk chronicles a journalists' meteoric descent from acclaimed VICE magazine writer/reporter to being a drug smuggler in prison while Babble On offers another unique perspective on drug culture as Andrew Brobyn recounts his decade long post-acid trip journey to redemption. 

Join the Nipissing Naturalists, North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, Friends of Laurier Woods and more for a fun filled day to celebrate the annual Louise de Kiriline Lawrence Nature Festival. Everyone is welcome to meet in the Brule Street parking lot to enjoy guided hikes, crafts for kids, bird ID game cards, vendors and nature photography prints for sale. Guided hikes include a Forest Bathing Walk, bird hike and insect hike. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

2 piece dinner $16. 1 piece dinner $12. Also Baked Haddock & Baked Potato. Eat In or Take-Out. Everyone is Welcome!

Join us on Saturday, August 5th at 7:00pm at the Tweed and Company Outdoor Stage (125 River Street East, Tweed ON) to hear the newest community concert band in Canada, with Vocalist Sara Gray, perform a dynamic and fun loving program of popular music from Movies to Broadway and more!  Bring a chair and enjoy an evening of music in the park.  Free with Donations accepted.

Provide your input on Oakville Transit's 2024 Annual Service Plan

Your input is crucial as Oakville Transit shapes their transportation services for the coming year.

The online survey will help them to understand your expectations, preferences, and concerns.

The survey will be open until August 11, 2023.

Oakville Transit Annual Plan 2024 Public Survey

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/fc9e25e4deed4efaab224b4e2a6ac0a5

The Hastings County Concert Band, with vocalist Sara Gray, presents A Grace Inn Benefit Concert entitled, "The Inspiration of Music".  Featuring music from movies to Broadway and more!  Sing along to memorable songs from Mamma Mia, Grease and Willie Nelson!  Free with Donations accepted.  Proceeds to Grace Inn Shelter for the homeless in Belleville.  Join us on Saturday, August 19th at 7:00pm at Maranatha Church.

Annual Shine Out! Shout Out! Hockey Tournament in support of our Just be You peer support program will be held on September 9, 2023.  It is an important day to raise awareness about mental health and the resources that are available for youth, like the Just Be You peer program. 

To register for the tournament, please go to our registration page. Sponsorships are welcome. How to be a donor or sponsor can be found on the sponsorship page.

While you are waiting for information about Tournament Day, please follow us on Instagram (@shineshout), Facebook (ShineOutShoutOut), and Twitter (@shineshout) for the latest information and updates regarding the Just Be You program, mental health, and events in our community.