Learn the basics of money. There are simple ways to save money. Increase your income. Classes run Monday and Wednesday, 9:00 to 11:00 am, starting November 1st. Topics include:
To register, phone Tri-County Literacy Council at 613-932-7161.
A Giving Back Weekend in Thorold including a bottle drive, used battery collection and food bank campaign will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus 2319 on October 15th and 16th in support of the Walker Family Cancer Center as well as the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Bank. Donations can be brought to the foyer in front of Holy Rosary Hall, 35 Queen Street South, Thorold. The convenient drive-up and drop off schedule will run from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, October 15th and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, October 16th.
The Giving Back Weekend is an opportunity to do our part to save the environment, while supporting the Walker Family Cancer Center by dropping off beverage alcohol containers purchased in Ontario on which a deposit has been paid. All collected wine, beer, and spirit containers over 100ml have a deposit value of 10 or 20 cents. All proceeds from the collection will be donated to the Walker Family Cancer Center.
The Knights also encourage people in our community to do the right thing by conveniently recycling their used batteries to drive them away from local landfills.
Proceeds from the bottle drive and battery collection will go to the Walker Family Cancer Center. All non-perishable food donations will go to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank. Donors don’t even have to open their wallets to support the charities during the Giving Back Weekend.
The Batawa Lions Club is hosting an online auction to celebrate 10 years as a service club! The auction showcases products and services which have been generously donated by local businesses. Visit www.batawalionsclub.com from October 18th to October 28th to cast your bids! Help us reach our anniversary goal of $10,000 to help the community.
Did you know that a group of passionate and dedicated people have been working hard to have the Niagara Peninsula certified by UNESCO as the next Canadian Global Geopark?
If you're not sure what that means, we'd love to help you learn about us!
You are invited to a FREE, family friendly Trivia Night suitable for all ages.
Wednesday, October 20 at 7:00 - 9:00 pm ONLINE
Come celebrate Culture Days with us in a fun and interactive trivia night where you will learn all about the Niagara Geopark. We'll have a friendly competition where everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes.
Sign up to save your seat: www.tinyurl.com/Geopark-Trivia-Night
Once registered, we'll send you a link for joining us online.
Find more info and follow along for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/266453315482168
Want to gain an advantage on the competition on Trivia Night?
Get a head start by brushing up on some GeoFacts!
Follow us online @niagarageopark and visit our website: www.niagarageopark.com
Today’s students are more digitally savvy than ever before.
This #CyberAwarenessMonth, speak to your child about the importance of keeping safe and protecting personal information online.
Learn something new in 20 minutes or less! CKPL’s How-To Festival is in celebration of Ontario Public Library Week and will take place from October 16 to 23. During the Festival a new How-To video will be posted each morning to CKPL’s Facebook Page @ckplibrary and YouTube channel. How-To Kits will be sent out to registered patrons after videos are posted each day.
In-person storytimes are starting in October at CKPL! To check if there are spots at your local branch and to register, click ckpl.ca or call! Capacity limits, distancing and masks precautions will be in place.
Get out and get active during Walk-tober!
October 1-31st we're hosting a kids Walk-tober contest!! Get your kids out, active and exploring our local trails and nature.
Check out the details on how to enter and the amazing prize packs under Walk-tober on the trails page of our website - https://www.chatham-kent.ca/explore/trails/Pages/Trails.aspx
Every October, Children’s Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, youth, and families through the provincial Dress Purple Day campaign. The campaign is more important than ever, since the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional stressors for families, and in some cases has increased risk for the well-being and safety of children and youth.
This year, Dress Purple Day will take place on Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
We are calling on all Ontarians to wear something purple to show children, youth, and families that they are here to help!
Learn more about Dress Purple Day at oacas.org/dresspurpleday
Try Curling Now!
Throw your first stone
October 14th
Free Event open to ages 7+
If you've ever considered curling, (or even if you haven't) this is an amazing opportunity to learn about the Huntsville Curling Club and what it has to offer.
