Everything is ramping up for our Aug. 17 & 18 2018 IPM Quilt Show at St. Paul’s Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave. W. Chatham. We will have an Historic Display of 5 quilts from the 1979 Plowing Match Quilt Competition, hopefully including the First Prize Winner. There will be 110 quilts entered in 12 different categories on view for the public to admire. All will have been judged and the winning ribbons attached. Have tea or lunch in our Tea Room; purchase a 2018 IPM Souvenir; buy a ticket on the 2018 IPM Quilt Block Challenge Raffle Quilt or shop with any of our six vendors.

Tickets are $8.00 at the door.

Therapy Dogs will visit Chatham Branch on Saturday once a month from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. Come and visit on Saturdays: August 4, September 15, October 13, November 10 and December 8!

Spending time with Therapy Dogs has many benefits! Therapy Dogs provide canine affection for those unable to have a pet. They provide a great opportunity for little ones to become acquainted with animals. They provide fantastic stress and anxiety relief for those struggling with busy schedules.

Everyone is welcome and no registration is required. Drop in to say hi or stay a while!  Therapy Dog Saturdays are open to all ages.

To find out more about programs and events at Chatham-Kent Public Library, visit www.ckpl.ca.

One Diagnosis Can Change Everything

What happens when familiar signs of mental illness - rapid-onset OCD and tics - are misdiagnosed? This is the unfortunate reality for children living with the autoimmune disease known as PANDAS. Many families who turn to medical professionals for answers are often forced into a long journey filled with misdiagnoses and a lack of awareness. Stolen Childhood takes an in-depth look at the journey these families take on the road to finding a diagnosis of PANDAS. Created in association with PANDAS/PANS Ontario and P.A.N.D.A.S Canada and Novaturient Productions. 

October 20th at the Capitol Theatre 
Semi-Formal Dress encouraged. 

Tickets $5 + Handling fee
Net proceeds of this event to PANDAS/PANS Ontario.

On Sunday, September 30, promise to make breast cancer beatable. Register for the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run For The Cure in Chatham-Kent! This will be the 1st time Chatham-Kent will host this National fundraiser in support of breast cancer research.

Union Gas Information Technology Centre (20 Bloomfield Road, Chatham) September 30th. 

To register or donate visit www.cibcrunforthecure.com or call 519-352-3960.

The Active Lifestyle Centre is hosting a summer Arts, Crafts and Vendors Sale with a BBQ.Come and browse through 35 vendor tables with something for everyone. August 23, 9am-2pm