Saturday June 26th- Outdoor Yard Sale at St Paul's Anglican Church - 92 St Paul Street, Essex 830 am til 3 pm, weather permitting 519-776-7711 for more details
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.
Aquatarium is offering NEW Teen Summer Camp Experiences for kids 12-16 years old. July 19- 23 & Aug 3-6! Ropes & Rescues on the overhead ropes course with 30' Aquadrop and AQ Laboratories for those who love amazing science experiments! Book online at https://aquatarium.ca/camp-for-teens/
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.
Former Easter Seals Ambassador, Mitchell McColl, his brother Eli, Rotary Club of Peterborough President, Wayne Harding, and his son Jackson, paddled two canoes below the historic Lift Lock as members of Peterborough Fire Services sprayed them with “a generous mist”.
Over the last 35 years, the Carl Oake Rotary Swim has raised more than a million dollars for Easter Seals and Rotary Projects in our community.
Use the Hashtag #CarlOakeRotarySplashChallenge
To Support the event and make a donation online visit www.CarlOakeRotarySwim.com
The city of Belleville Summer 'A' and Summer 'B' recreation registration begins June 21 for City of Belleville Taxpayers and June 24 for Non-City Taxpayers.
Summer 'A' session will run from July 5-30.
Summer 'B' session will run from August 3-September 3.
A full list for programs being offered this summer will be viewable on our Activity Guide on our website starting June 17 at Noon.
A waiver form must be submitted electronically prior to your first class. Waivers are available on www.qswc.ca.
To register, call 613-966-4632 or login to your online account at www.qswc.ca. If you need assistance with your online account or to gain access please give us a call. We recommend registering as soon as you are able to so you avoid disappointment.
