Local historian & author Chris Carter discusses the fur trade on area ancestors. Windsor Library 850 Ouellette. Everyone welcome! Visit essex.ogs.on.ca to learn more about us.

Playing a euchre  game with 4 people at one table.

25% off everything at the REAL Deal Reuse Store on Saturday, August 25, as well as 50% off of selected items including sinks, bifold doors, mirrors, medicine cabinets and  wall art. Lots of furniture and household needs for students.  Think second hand first! Proceeds to REAL's environmental project in our community.   Located at 85 William St. W., Smiths Falls.   Call 283-7999 or see www.REALaction.ca.

“Beginning Family Tree Research – Recording Your Information (Part 2)” - On Tuesday, October 2nd, the Nipissing District Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be hosting a presentation by Pam Tessier on the basics of family tree research.  This is the second of two presentations on the basics and will be concentrating on the using of genealogy software to keep records, film sound, photos, sources data etc. in the digital age.  This presentation will be held in the Joan Duquette Room on the upstairs Mezzanine at the North Bay Public Library, 271 Worthington Street East, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For more information, please call (705)474-4830, extension 2833.  All are welcome!

“Beginning Family Tree Research – Recording Your Information (Part 1)” - On Tuesday, September 4th, the Nipissing District Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be hosting a presentation by Ann Smith on the basics of family tree research.  If you have ever wondered how to start your family tree or want to get a refresher on the basics of recording your information, this is the first of two presentations for you.  This presentation will be held in the Joan Duquette Room on the upstairs Mezzanine at the North Bay Public Library, 271 Worthington Street East, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  For more information, please call (705)474-4830, extension 2833.  All are welcome!

Saturday  September 8th. at 4-6:30pm at 24 Ethel St.  Adults:$14.  Children:$7. 5 and Under FREE. Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Beans, Great Assortment of Salads and Pies  Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options.  Wheelchair Accessible. 

An exciting evening of Robotic Demonstrations, hands on activities for all, telescope viewing of our Sun, Moon, and Planets.  Lee ParK Gazebo area, August 24th 6:30 pm to 11;00 pm.  Call Merlin for more information;   705-472-1182.