Our popular Market for Africa returns for its 12th year in Kingston. Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., again at Crossroads United Church, 690 Sir John A. MacDonald Blvd., Kingston, Ont. (across from the Kingston Centre). Easy access by bus, in the centre of town, lots of parking. Admission is free.

Have a bowl of soup for lunch, and shop for gifts from Africa and beyond. Grannies’ sewing, baking and other goodies, hand made treasures and Christmas Crafts, “recycled” jewelry, art and fabulous fashion. This year we’re adding a line of “green initiative” products. Oh, and we’d love if you could bring your own shopping bag.

Funds raised help African grandmothers who have lost their children to HIV/AIDS and are raising their grandchildren, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign and Help Lesotho. “We are making a difference”.

October 26 from 5-7pm at Bedford United Church. Tickets are $14.00/adults & $7.00 for ages 6-12,  tickets are available at the door. Don't miss out on one of our favorite dinners of the year, served with all the fixings!  Take out is available and we are fully accessible with lots of parking in the rear off Russell St.

Bus trip to Royal Winter Fair in Toronto at Exhibition Place, Nov. 2, 2019.  Cost is $75. each for transportation and admission.  Call Bonnie at 343 263 3953 or bjrobinson2376@gmail.com to book your seat and get more information.  

Atelier vous permettant de constater l'impact de la politique dans nos vies, de comprendre les rudiments du processus électoral, de nommer et de débattre des enjeux qui nous préoccupent. Il est important que les femmes utilisent leur droit de vote pour lequel d'autres ont lutté auparavant.

Par François Melançon (AGÉPA)

Cette atelier est gratuite et ouverte à toutes!

You're invited to attend the most popular and biggest job and career fair in Windsor-Essex. The Windsor-Essex JOB DAY is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind open to the general public. 

JOB DAY is a collaborative initiative organized by New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence Inc. and facilitated together with other community partners and we are proud to be celebrating seven years of success!

Windsor-Essex JOB DAY is where qualified, experienced and motivated candidates go, to apply for jobs, connect with employers, connect with training opportunities and look at self-employment options. Last year Windsor-Essex JOB DAY attracted over 1200 participants. The event runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on October 18 at the WFCU Centre. 

Bring a copy of your resume and dress for success!

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Saturday, November 9, 9am - 1:30pm at Emmanuel United Church, 1728 Lincoln Road. Handcrafted gifts, delicious foods, books, lunch available and more!

Do you miss “sweating to the oldies”? Then come out to Chatham-Kent Public Library’s ‘80s Aerobics Experience on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm. Channel your inner Jane Fonda and practice your jazzercise skills while listening to classic ‘80s jams. Costumes are encouraged! Registration is required, call 519.354.2940 or search “80s” at search.ckpl.ca.

‘80s Aerobics Experience is part of the Adulting 101 program series at Chatham-Kent Public Library. We recognize that being an adult can be hard. This an opportunity for adults (16+) to come together and learn different life skills in a fun and welcoming environment.

Adulting 101 programs will take place on the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Chatham Branch, Meeting Room

In partnership with the Pet and Wildlife Rescue, the Caturday Cat Café will be held at the Chatham Branch on Saturday, October 19 from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.

Stop by the Chatham Branch meeting room to meet volunteers from Chatham Pet and Wildlife Rescue and their furry friends. Play or snuggle with some adorable kitties for fifteen minutes while you learn about the work that the Pet and Wildlife Rescue does in the community and how you can help.

Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For the wellbeing of the animals, staff will have to limit the number of participants allowed in the Café at one time to 16. Patrons may have to wait to enter the Café if the meeting room reaches capacity.

Advanced tickets for the Café can be reserved starting Friday, October 11. A limited number of standby tickets will also be available starting at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 19. Call 519.354.2940 for more details.