Climate Change Summit April 22nd, 8:45am-12:30 at the The Cultural Centre
Learn how local business and industry leaders are integrating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance their ability to cope with the impacts of climate change
Register: https://eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-summit-tickets-94655795031?aff=ebdssbeac
Join the Smiths Falls & District Historical Society for their Annual General Meeting, Thursday, February 20th - 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Slys Road.
After a brief meeting the society will review an assortment of 1920's Smiths Falls area photos and enjoy a presentation by Montague resident and acclaimed weight power lifter / radio personality, Bill Stevens. Bill explains his own story: "I experienced Polio as a youth and although the side effects were very limited, spending a summer paralyzed, killed my chances of pursuing any career as an athlete.
At 65 and blessed with a wonderful family and lifetime of extraordinary experiences, I wondered what else God might have for me. It turned out that I was about to become, not just an athlete, but a provincial, national, Pan-Am Caribbean, Commonwealth and world champion athlete with 5 world records.
The story is of a 7 year adventure that starts with a weak, semi-retired, 185 lb. senior citizen, couch potato, who gained 60 pounds of muscle, and was invited to compete with Team Canada, internationally. It ends by coming all the way back down to being a 185 lb. weakling, lying in a Smiths Falls hospital bed with pancreatitis, wondering if life was over. "
Doors Open at 6:30 pm. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5 per person or FREE for society members ($15 / year). Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP: 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca.
The southbound right lane of Dougall Avenue between the Dougall Avenue/Ouellette Place intersection to South Cameron Boulevard is closed to replace existing streetlight poles. The left turn lane from Ouellette Place to Dougall Avenue northbound remains open. Ongoing until 5pm, Friday, February 21.
The Chatham-Kent Economic Development Digital Service Squad presents an introduction to business on Facebook and Instagram.
March 5th, 11:30-1:30pm at SOAR Innovation.
Social media means different things to different people and it’s no different when it comes to business. Some businesses use it to connect and engage with their audience, others use it to inform, and others yet use it as a tool exclusively to sell. In each case there is a right way to use these online tools and there are definitely some things to avoid doing.
This session will look at topics including:
-Key information to note when setting up accounts
-What makes a good post
-Best practices such as when to post
-The differences between a story, post and other content
-Explore tools to make posting easier
The event is being hosted by Chatham-Kent Economic Development, the Small Business Centre, and in partnership with WEtech Alliance.
This is a lunch and learn session.
Digital Service Squad
Over the past four months, the Chatham-Kent Economic Development Digital Service Squad has been out in the community helping businesses one-on-one improve their digital footprint. Now they are bringing together in a series of education sessions answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
Women, and friends, from across Chatham-Kent are invited to the 3rd Chatham-Kent Women's Leadership Network Panel and Networking Night.
The event will bring together and empower professional women and entrepreneurs to develop their leadership skills through education, networking, and having some fun.
March 10th at Ten - Seven Cafe & Lounge. Light snacks will be provided. Cash bar is available.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ck-womens-leadership-network-3-sparking-joy-finding-your-passion-tickets-94242378491?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR37hZZsErwpetevj8R_aYWvgRfdcOQBPOBHcLp82blB3P0izIRtrC-vP1Q
Community Living Chatham-Kent and Subway want to make lunch for you! Their Annual Box Lunch event brings co-workers together to enjoy a delicious lunch delivered by CLC-K Volunteers.
All orders are delivered between 10:30 am – 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 12. Deadline to order is February 28th.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 519-352-1174 ext. 231 or nroeszler@clc-k.ca.
Join The Raging Dragons of Chatham-Kent Dragon Boat Race Team at Sons of Kent Brewing Co for a member recruit night this Sunday, Feb 23rd from 6-8pm! Light snacks will be provided! If you’re already a member, don’t forget to wear your dragon gear!!
WSO Concert Series at Essex United Church on Sunday, March 8, 1:00 pm at 53 Talbot Street South, Essex. Tickets are $20. For more info, please call 519-776-5121.
Pembroke Symphony Orchestra concert: Hollywood Scores.
Come hear music from Hollywood Movies such as: The King's Speech, 2001 Space Odyssey, Saving Private Ryan, Jurrassic Park, Indiana Jones, E.T. and more.
Saturday, Feb. 29th at 7pm, Festival Hall, Pembroke. Adult $25 Student $12 and 12 years & under FREE.
Tickets: Box Office 613-735-2182
On Saturday, March 21st, wrap up your children's March break with this fabulous production by Jeunesses Musicales Canada. Cheer on four accomplished flutists as they train for the “music” Olympics. They will show us the various types of recorders that produce soprano, alto, tenor and bass tones and demonstrate them by playing a variety of music including baroque, contemporary, popular and world music.
11:00 AM concert is geared to 3-5 year-olds, the 1:30 PM concert appeals to 6-12 year-olds. Tickets are $5.00 each, available at the Belleville Public Library (Children's services) or online at cfuwbelleville.com; follow link to Online Payments. It all happens in the John M. Parrott Gallery of the Library. Generously supported by McDonald's, P & G, ETFO (HPE) plus a significant CACF Grant from the City of Belleville.
