Beef stir fry with rice is the menu for August's dinner. The Ladies Auxiliary will also be selling their Baked Goods for your sweet desserts. Come out to Branch 12 at 2090 Brant Street ( corner of Argyle and Brant) between 4:30pm and 6pm to enjoy the dinner. All are welcome.
Picnic at Activity Haven. Bring your dog. Prizes for best dressed, longest tail, and more. 11:30 to 2 on August 9
The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village is proud to announce that our annual Victorian Tea will be held on Thursday, July 19th. Come and be immersed in local historical lore and sip on a relaxing cup of tea. A light lunch, featuring a selection of sandwiches and scones, in addition to a variety of desserts will accompany the tea. We also have Zephyr joining us to share their wonderful wind melodies along with an opportunity to win door prizes and participate in a silent auction. This event is a beautiful way to begin an afternoon and we hope everyone can join us!
The tea will feature two sittings at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Anyone interested should call and book their time in advance in order to guarantee their table. The price for the Tea is $12.00 for non-members and $10.00 for members of the Ottawa Valley Historical Society, children under 9 are $6.00. For bookings, please call 613-735-0517 to ensure that you do not miss out on this wonderful event.
The Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village is the largest Museum in Renfrew County with more than 10,000 artifacts among its collection. Located in Pembroke, the Museum is owned and operated by the Ottawa Valley Historical Society and is funding by the municipalities of Pembroke and Laurentian Valley. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the museum’s 60th anniversary with friends and family!
Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings during the school year from 6:15 to 8:30 pm at LCCVI in Petrolia, ON. Grade four and up as of September 2018. Contact D. O'Dell for information: Telephone 519-882-2315 or email at odelld@cogeco.ca
Only at the Moose Lodge, every Friday evening, 3-8pm, super serving of Perch, Pickerel or Halibut, including coleslaw, potato & roll for $13 + tax. All welcome. 519-253-1834.
Our summer musical is based on a classic novel. Spoiled Mary Lennox is sent to England to live with her widowed uncle. Mary finds many secrets in the house, but the most captivating is the ‘secret garden’ that has been locked up for years. Athough all are forbiddden to enter the garden, Mary and her new friends Ben, the gardener and Dickon, work to bring the lonely garden back to life. Another mystery presents itself when Colin, a bedridden boy is found secluded away. Can Mary bring this sad family back together again?
Tickets are $20 adults/ $10 students and can be purchased at Special Greetings on Russell Street (with cash), online or over the phone (with credit card)
On Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Silver Spire United Church, 366 St. Paul Street, St. Catharines; Project Protect and Silver Spire will host a Community Forum on Human Trafficking in Niagara.
We invite people in Niagara, together with community and professional partners, to participate in this public awareness and education event to broaden the fight against human trafficking in our Region. The event is free, but registration is required for lunch numbers and breakout sessions.
Keynote Speaker of the day is The Honourable Rob Nicholson, MP Niagara Falls, Justice Critic and former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada.
Presenters will include:
• Leona Skye, Local Survivor Champion
• Krystal Snider, YWCA Niagara
• Law Enforcement Panel Discussion with:
o Niagara Regional Police, OPP, Toronto Police Service
• Barb Gosse, CEO, Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking
• Peter Warrack, Founder, Project PROTECT
Breakout Sessions:
• Hospitality Industry & Travel
o Tania Ferlin, Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking
• Labour Case Study, Project Opapa
o Lepa Jankovic, RCMP
• For Parents: What You Need to Know o Candace Morley, Youth Worker, Anti Human Trafficking, YMCA Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford
• For Youth: Exploring Human Trafficking through Drama
o John Sweeney
A screening of the 50 Eggs Films animated short, I am Little Red opens the afternoon.
Who Should Attend?
A box lunch will be provided. A suggested donation of $10.00 or Pay What You Can, from those able to provide it, will help with lunch costs.
Join the party, Wednesday, August 8, and enjoy the newly renovated Starlight Casino @ Point Edward. Departs 8:30am, returns 5:30pm. Fun trip, fun day. Details call 519-253-1834.
The Slavik family invites Jerry’s friends to a joyous celebration of his life and community. Everyone who enjoyed Jerry’s company – neighbours, athletes, students, volunteers, coaches, etc. – is welcome to enjoy an afternoon of fun and food, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display. The event will be held at the University of Windsor Alumni Field rain or shine on Saturday, August 25th from 4 - 10 pm.
St. Anne's Church fundraising Sale on Sat Oct 20,2018
