The Compassionate Committee for the Homeless in North Bay is producing Backpacks of Love filled with donated essential items.  We need the community of North Bay’s generosity to reach our goal of 200 backpacks! The New Apostolic Church at 46 Joseph St. will be accepting drop-offs from 1 to 3 p.m. on: Saturday, June 26, Saturday, July 10, Saturday, July 24.

New items needed include:  backpacks – 30 to 45 L (sturdy, preferably camping style), silver emergency blankets, tarps, small flashlights with batteries, lip balm, deodorant, hairbrushes, bars of soap, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, socks – 3 pr. light, 3 heavy, reusable bags, drawstring bags, reusable water bottles, mini first aid kits, package of masks, rain ponchos, sun hats/ball caps, bug repellent (cream), sunscreen (cream), toothpaste, towelettes/wipes.  

For more information about the Backpacks of Love, please contact Rebecca at 705-471-2473. 

This summer, join Women's Place for a curbside “Mystery Box Book Sale”!

Sales will take place Sundays from July 11 – August 29 (except August 1) at Apple Self Storage on Kent Ave in Niagara Falls from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. When you arrive, let our volunteers know which category of books you wish to purchase (e.g., romance, history, mystery), and one of our volunteers will deliver a box full of “mystery books” to your trunk for you to enjoy. Categories available at each sale will be announced by 6 p.m. on the Thursday before each sale and will be available as long as quantities last. Visit the link in this listing to learn more.

A great opportunity to discover new authors or revisit ones you love! Every box sold supports domestic violence services in South Niagara.

This summer, join Women's Place for a curbside “Mystery Box Book Sale”!

Sales will take place Sundays from July 11 – August 29 (except August 1) at Apple Self Storage on Kent Ave in Niagara Falls from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. When you arrive, let our volunteers know which category of books you wish to purchase (e.g., romance, history, mystery), and one of our volunteers will deliver a box full of “mystery books” to your trunk for you to enjoy. Categories available at each sale will be announced by 6 p.m. on the Thursday before each sale and will be available as long as quantities last. Visit the link in this listing to learn more.

A great opportunity to discover new authors or revisit ones you love! Every box sold supports domestic violence services in South Niagara.

Pancake Breakfast with eggs and sausage 8am - 11am

Chip Wagon Burgers, Brats, Hotdogs and Fries 11am -4pm

It is that time of the year again when we approach the Annual Butterfly Release date, which this year happens on the 17th of July at Noon. This year Near North Palliative Care will host its 12th Annual Butterfly Release and it will be streamed online. The event will take place at the gardens of St. Joseph's Motherhouse. The Butterfly Release honours and memorializes our loved ones who have passed away. NNPCN is actively seeking donations to the cause of Palliative Care. 

 

Belleville Public Library excited to have Jennifer, library assistant and certified yoga instructor, lead a gentle chair yoga class in the library courtyard. No yoga experience required. Chairs will be provided. Don’t forget your water, hat and mask!

In order to maintain physical distancing and gathering restrictions, registration is required and attendance is limited. To register, please email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca or call (613) 968-6731 x 2037. 

Looking for something to do on your lazy, summer days?

What better way to pass the time than with a good book!

Join us Saturday, July 3

Between 12pm and 4pm at

Glenwood United Church

1825 Grand Marais Rd West, Windsor

Paperbacks $1, Hardcovers $2

Come check out our "Blind Date with a book" table!