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.
Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this amazing show. Our very talented local artists will be showcasing their beautiful art works.
Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this exciting art show. Our talented local artists will be showcasing their beautiful work at the:
**New location : FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HALL
5 Pine Street, Brockville, ON
FREE ADMISSION - ALL WELCOME
Renfrew Public Library is hosting an In-Library ZOOM event on October 6th at 6 p.m. with popular Canadian author, Charlotte Gray. The event will be held at the Renfrew Library, 13 Railway Avenue, Renfrew. Tickets are limited. Get your ticket by donation today.
Charlotte is one of Canada's best-known writers and the author 11 acclaimed books of literary non-fiction. Her latest book is Murdered Midas, a book about Canadian mine owner Sir Harry Oakes.
Prince Edward Community Care continues the monthly curbside pick-up of meals on Thursday, the 28th of October. Chef Bill Grieve of Wheelhouse and Occasions catering is preparing homemade soup, roast turkey with stuffing, potatoes, vegetable and a roll. Pumpkin pie is for dessert. The cost is only $15.00/meal and seniors 60+ can order by calling the Community Care office at 613-476-7493. All meals must be paid for in advance. Meals will be packaged hot and ready to be picked up at The View Restaurant at the Picton Golf Club. Only those who preorder and pay will be served. To order, or for more information, call 613-476-7493. Orders will be taken until, Monday, October 25 2021. www.communitycareforseniors.org
This is the second month of three months where Prince Edward Community Care is holding the 2021 Seniors’ Active Living Fair as a virtual event taking place online using Zoom Webinars. The event will continues for the months of October and November and all seniors 60+ are welcome to attend these free events. Local businesses and organizations will be presenting 1 hour Zoom Webinars every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-2pm. All seniors who participate will receive a free “Swag Bag” from Community Care and the presenters filled with great stuff and also including pamphlets and information flyers. “Door Prizes” will be drawn at each webinar and one of the participants will win. Those who don’t do zoom can receive support to get online. Those who don’t have a computer can borrow a tablet (including wifi) from the Library. The other option is to call in and participate on the phone (no computer required for this). For a complete schedule of presentations and to register see www.communitycareforseniors.org or call 613-476-7493 for more information.
