Come to join in on a lively afternoon of written word fun and appreciation. Local writers and readers along with host Linda Bond will be celebrating the PAGES Bookmark Series Finale on Friday, November 24th, 2-4 pm. in the BPL Meeting Room. 

Tasty cake and conversation bites are also promised! All are welcome. 

To register, call 613-968-6731 x2037 or email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca. 

Cornwall Quilters Guild will hold their next monthly meeting on  Monday November 20th at 7:00 p.m. in St. Matthews Lutheran Church hall, 1509 2nd Street West.  All are welcome! Feature: Watergirl Quilt Co. from Prescott, ON.  For more info call Barb 613-360-8079.

Join us for the 77th Lions Children's Christmas Telethon on Sunday December 2nd from Noon - 7pm. 

Watch the telethon live on YourTV or livestreamed at https://www.lionschildrenstelethon.com/

Call between noon and 7pm to make a pledge and help someone in need this holiday season.

705-478-6698 or 705-478-7328 

In Mattawa call 705-744-2802 

Send an E-Transfer to Telethon@lionschildrenstelethon.com

Community Living North Bay Craft & Vendor Show

Mark your calendars for December 2, 2023, from 9AM to 4PM. We invite you to the Community Living North Bay Craft and Vendor Show.

Explore displays from talented crafters and vendors and discover unique holiday gifts!

Entry: A donation to the CLNB Food Bank.

Exciting prizes await - you might walk away with something extra special!

Get wrapped up in the holiday spirit, and together, let's make a meaningful difference in our community.

Everyone is invited! Let’s celebrate the season of giving and spread cheer while supporting the CLNB Food Bank.

#CLNBCraftVendorShow #HolidayGiving #SupportLocal #CLNBFoodBank #SeasonOfJoy

Fun Filled, Free Family event! Visit Santa , Horse & Buggy Rides, ride the Polar Express around the Village, Crafts and snacks at the Point Edward Library, Face Painting, Balloon creations, Christmas Caroling, Craft & Bake Sale at St. Paul's Anglican Church, Hot Chocolate at the Point Edward Fire Hall, Gingerbread Competition, and much more!

The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay will be holding a Winter Boot Campaign.  We will be collecting essential items and looking for sponsors for winter boots and shoes to ensure the homeless survive the cold winter months.

                     Help us fill a trunk with NEW thermal socks, hats, mitts, and scarves!

We will be accepting drop offs on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption garages across from 480 McIntyre St. West.

                                       Sponsor a pair of winter boots!

In addition to the NEW mitts, hats, scarves, and socks drive, you can help people experiencing homelessness by sponsoring winter boots for $50.  We will do the shopping for you and ensure that frontline organizations provide the right sized boots or shoes to people experiencing homelessness in North Bay.

For more information, please contact Leah at 705-472-5687 or email us at compassionnorthbay@gmail.com.

For more information about the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay visit us on Facebook.

The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay has partnered with Trinity United Church to offer our second annual information session entitled “What you need to know about helping people who are experiencing homelessness.” Frontline organizations and Experts by Experience will be attending and include:

• Tawnia Healy, Community Health Promoter, Healthy Living Program, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unity, and Bryan Eade, Expert by Experience (“See the Person”)
• John MacKenzie, Supervisor, Outreach Services, Nipissing First Nation, True Self Debwewendizwin, (Outreach Services)
• Stephen Ellis, Outreach Peer Worker, True Self Debwewendizwin (Expert by Experience)

Please join us on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Trinity United Church, 111 McIntyre Street East, in the Sanctuary, doors open at 6:30 p.m. You will learn from frontline organizations and those who experienced homelessness how they support people experiencing homelessness in North Bay, what they observe, and an opportunity to ask questions.

Those attending the information session are encouraged to donate hats, mitts, warm socks, scarves, or monetary donations for the purchase of boots and shoes in support of the Winter Boot Campaign which will take place on Saturday, December 2, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption on 480 McIntyre Street West.

For more information, please contact Leah at 705-472-5687 or email at compassionnorthbay@gmail.com.

For more information about the Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay visit us on Facebook.

Featuring craft tables with woodworking, knitting, baking, Christmas crafts 

Door Prizes

50-50 draw

Free Admission 

Lunch $10.00 with beverages, sandwiches, scones, and desserts

An evening of Celtic music and some of your favorite Christmas songs performed by the Bluewater Wind Ensemble