Chatham’s downtown gallery ARTspace will open a new exhibition called “Between the Lines” by local artist Tom Savage on Friday, October 20 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Savage’s highly graphic paintings invoke the majesty and prowess of nature, while literally framing the subjects into boxes – both an aesthetic decision and a nod to the ways in which humans have confined and reduced once thriving ecosystems. The artist says of his own work “[the] paintings feature animal species that have been affected by the lies of humans, these are lies told between the lines for personal gain.” In contrast, many of the works highlight the playful and social aspects of mammals and how we identify with them as people.

The exhibition will also feature a collaborative window installation, using recycled materials, by artists Becky Fixter and Tom Savage.

All are welcome to attend the free and inclusive reception. Come downtown and help celebrate the wonderful artistic talent of Chatham-Kent!

ARTspace is open Tuesday through Saturday 12:00pm-5:00pm and is located at 165 ½ King Street West in Historic Downtown Chatham. Admission is always by donation. For more information visit www.artspacechathamkent.com 

Victorian Christmas Bazaar & Tea. St Paul's United Church Stirling. Fri. Nov 3rd . 10-2:30 . 

Gift baskets,Christmas decor, baking and more.

Friday Oct 27 at the Spirit and Life Centre. 11-3pm. Silent and live Auction.  For tickets call Chris at 519-401-6037

Rapids Family Health Team offers Tricks and Tips for raising healthy children. This months topics: Hunger Busters and the Impact of Family Meals on Mental Health. 

Rapids Family Health Team offers a Free Cooking Class. This month's topic: Cooking For One. All are welcome - Pre-registration required. Call 519-339-8949

Dress up your pets (or don't because we will have the best graveyard in town to use as a backdrop!) and bring them for their Howllll-o-ween Photos at Halloween Alley (the former JYSK on Walker Road next to Cora).

For a $10 donation to Second Chance Animal Rescue, you will receive one 5x7" print of your animal(s) to keep as a spooky and fun memento.

As well, everyone who comes in for a photo op will receive a ticket to win one of four, fun, Howllll-o-ween gift baskets. This is going to be soooo ghoulishly exciting!!

Family Health Team is pleased to offer a free Cooking Class - Topic: Cooking For One. All are welcome - Pre-registration  required. Call 519-339-8949