On October 14th the Moon will partially cover the face of the Sun. From our location around Peterborough, the Sun will be covered about 26 percent, but this will be occurring in the early afternoon. A solar eclipse occurs periodically when the Moon gets between the Sun and the Earth. The next time North America will be able to see the Moon totally cover the Sun, causing a total solar eclipse, will be April 8th, 2024.

To observe at this coming event you will need clear skies and safe solar viewing equipment. Never look at the Sun without using proper safety equipment, like special “eclipse glasses” or better yet, come out to Harold Town Conservation Area at 2611 Old Norwood Rd., Peterborough and view it through specialized equipment provided by members of the Peterborough Astronomical Association (PAA). Even partial solar eclipses require special viewing equipment to protect your eyes. The Sun can damage your eyes if viewed improperly even for a second. The Sun will not darken on its own, even when partly obscured (26%) by the Moon. The eclipse process will start at 11:56 a.m. (local time) on Saturday, October 14th, with the Sun being midway through the eclipse and maximum coverage by 1:10 p.m. Then the Moon will reveal more of the Sun’s disk until the eclipse ends at 2:26 p.m. Come join the PAA at Harold Town C.A. and safely enjoy this event. Special eclipse glasses will be available at this venue to ensure safe viewing for those that participate.

So pray for clear skies and plan to safely watch a unique solar event with the PAA. You are also invited to check the PAA website: http://www.peterboroughastronomy.com/ for other upcoming events at www.peterboroughastronomy.com

The Patrons of St. Columban Foundation presents a fundraising concert with the St. Joseph's Catholic Secondary School Music Department under the 

direction of Gilles Levac in St. Columban's Church on Sunday October 29th at 2 p.m.  Admission is freewill donation.  All are welcome  

Wesminster United Church located at 180 Queenston Street, St. Catharines, ON is having a Farewell Dinner to our Rev Ashley Gymnasium/Hall.

This Gymnasium was built in 1954 to respond to the growing community needs of a publicly available recreation center.  Over the last 70 years, our gymnasium has hosted countless church and community events.  Our gymnasium and extended parking lot is being redeveloped to provide much needed housing development for the Queenston community.  Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2023.

Please join us on Saturday October 28 at 5pm to celebrate our gymnasium's history by attending our Farewell Dinner.  The dinner will include beef on a bun, salads, dessert, coffee/tea.  Entertainment will follow the dinner.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children aged 10-16, and free for children under 10.

For more information, please contact our church office at (905) 682-8140 or by email at westminsteruc@cogeco.net

St. Andrew’s Church in partnership with Sarnia Blessings, will hold a Community Lunch on Wednesday, October 4 at 12pm.  The cost is $11 per person and includes glazed meatloaf with mashed potatoes, veg, coleslaw, and caramel bread pudding for dessert.  Doors open at 11:45am and tickets are available in advance or at the door.  For more information, call 519-332-2662.

All Saints' Anglican Church (corner of Vidal & Charlotte) will be holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov 4th from 9 am - 12 noon.  Featuring bake table, deli, sewing, bits & peices, books, knitting, jewelley and our "well known Attic Treasures.  Admission free, tea room $3.  

Casino night at New Ontario Brewing Co. all proceeds to support OUTLoud North Bay.

St. Matthew's Church will be hosting their 2nd Annual Giant book sale with over 10,000 books in over 50 well organized categories.