Kingston Grandmother Connection’s Outdoor Baking & Crafts Sale: Saturday, Sept. 11 from 10 am to 3 pm, outdoors at 617 Earl St. (Earl and Willingdon). Rain date: Sept.12.

We’re selling lots of our popular sewing crafts, baking and other goodies, used books, Sandglass Creations and African products. Plus, we’ll have some Christmas/Holiday items. All to raise funds to help support African grandmothers and their families, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, and Help Lesotho. Please wear your mask and bring a shopping bag. COVID protocols for outdoor gatherings will be followed. Cash, cheques or credit/debit accepted.

www.g2gkingston.ca

On Saturday September 11th, The Cobourg Scottish Festival and Highland Games will be celebrating 57 years in Cobourg.    There will be Solo Pipe & Drum, Pipe Band, Heavy Event Competitions and Highland Dancing demonstrations.  Visit the Clans' tents to discover your heritage and shop at the many Celtic Merchandise and Food vendors.  Stay with us Saturday night to enjoy the entertainment in the Refreshment tent with live entertainment by Matt Marcuz, Tom Leighton & Friends and Old Man Flanagan’s Ghost.  Join us on Friday night to Kick off the Highland Games and enjoy live entertainment with The Busker Brothers, The Cobourg Legion Pipes and Drums and Madman’s Window in the Refreshment Tent.  Watch our Facebook page for updates.   There is a small charge of $5 in the evening on Friday and Saturday night.  If you have paid the gate admission for Saturday it includes the cover charge for Saturday evening.  Time may be extended due to Covid rules at the time.  Masks will be required, while walking around the park.  Early bird tickets are available for $15 until August 28th

Northumberland New Ventures Band is a charitable organization and group of bands located in Cobourg, Ontario. We have 3 main bands plus a few smaller ensembles, a Big Band, and a Piccola Band that performs at seniors' and retirement residences. Our members, in many cases, have never held an instrument before joining the band, and are fulfilling a life-long dream of learning to play. We are always looking for new members who have no experience. Visit our web site at http://www.newventuresband.com to find information about joining.

Our next fundraising initiative is our YARD SALE on August 28, 2021, rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to Noon at the Orange Hall in Cobourg. Come out and find new to you treasures! For more information call Linda McCourt at 647-278-9920

Krystal Snider has 10+ years of experience working in the non-profit field for feminist agencies. She specializes in supporting agencies working with those who have experienced gender-based violence with particular expertise in human trafficking. As a survivor herself of human trafficking, coupled with her years of experience in the field, Krystal has led a variety of community development responses to identify, support and build systemic capacity to reduce barriers to accessing services. Krystal uses trauma-informed, inter-sectional, anti-oppressive and human rights-based approaches.  Krystal remains passionate about supporting community to take action on learning more about human trafficking and taking an active action to prevent vulnerabilities creating conditions for trafficking in communities.

The presentation will cover:

1) Definition of human trafficking

2) Types of human trafficking

3) Thinking critically about data 

4) Data for Niagara and Canada

5) Human rights based approaches

6) Legislation that can foster conditions of human trafficking 

This event is hosted by the Women Empowered Women's Institute (St. Catharines Branch) It is free to attend and a donation would be appreciated to help Collaborated Communities Solutions create more awareness about Human Trafficking and what we an do as a community to stop human trafficking.

Please RSVP to: womenempoweredwi@gmail.com or call 9055-324-2858. COVID protocols in place, masks required. 

Support the Lombardy Agricultural Society at the Fall Classic Demolition Derby

On Saturday, October 2nd the Lombardy Ag Society is thrilled to be hosting a demolition derby. Rules and regulations for anyone wanting to enter the smash up fun can be found on our website.

www.lombardyfair.ca Gates open at 12 noon, action starts at 1pm.

Join us all day Saturday September 18th 2021 for an annual event between 9 am - 7 pm at 211 Queenston Street parking off Eastchester Avenue with BBQ and drop off.  Call Pastor Bill for pick-up 289-990-3369 if unable to attend. Our needs list is winter coats, boots, gloves, under-layers, hats, and much more.  

All dances are from 7-11pm all is welcome aug 21 -treble makers sept 11 -John priebe sept 18th -heart breakers sept 25th -country reflections  come enjoy live bands all welcome you don’t need to be a member !!