Discover the essence of the Caribbean at CaribeFest Sarnia - an unforgettable cultural journey!

CaribeFest is an immersive cultural experience, an opportunity to highlight, learn about and celebrate Caribbean history and culture. In collaboration with amazing community partners, CaribeFest is an expo-style experience that will bring together a diverse group of diaspora, international students, Caribbean artisans, performers and vendors.

Together we'll forge new connections and promote diversity and inclusion while reveling in the rich tapestry of Caribbean music, food, colours and culture. 

Join us on September 15, 2023 from 1:30pm onwards for an experience you don't want to miss. 

Find out more here: https://rayjon.org/caribefest/

Come browse preloved toys and games – and take them home for free. Everyone welcome. Hosted by Community Living Huntsville’s Children and Youth Services team.

Happy in my Home, Community Support Services of Niagara and Garden City Comedy Festival have teamed up to bring you a night of laughter that only experienced comics can bring you. It’s going to be a wonderful night of laughs. Gather some family, friends, coworkers and come have some fun!

Proceeds go to helping local seniors and adults with disabilities with support services such as Meals on Wheels, transportation to and from medical appointments, grocery order/delivery, homemaking and more, allowing our clients to remain independent, safe and Happy in their Homes. These services not only help our clients, they also help to ease the caregivers load of responsibility and worry about their loved one.

Tickets online here: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/community-support-services-of-niagara-region/events/cssn-laugh-with-us-gardencitycomedy-fundraiser

$25 each, Table of 8-$175, Sponsor Table #1- $250, Sponsor Table #2- $500

Attention Kingston-area readers: Circle Thursday, September 7, 2023 on your calendars! That’s opening day of the wildly popular, not-to-be-missed annual Book Fair presented by the Kingston Symphony Volunteers.

When: Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, September 17, 2023
Where: Kingston Symphony Warehouse at 785 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Unit 7A.

Opening Night: Early Bird tickets will be available for $20, giving you access to the sale from 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on opening night only. A total of 50 Early Bird tickets will be sold online at store.kingstonsymphony.ca. When the sale officially starts at 4:30 p.m., admission will be $5 (tickets at the door). Entry is free for all other days of the sale.

One of Kingston’s hidden gems, the Kingston Symphony Warehouse is overflowing with thousands of paperbacks and hard-cover books that have been quality checked and sorted by dozens of volunteers. As well as the usual broad selection of categories, this year’s sale also features:

- A huge sci-fi/fantasy section
- Many, many $2 books, including:
  All pocketbooks
  Older fiction and mysteries
  Short story collections
  Classics, in editions published before 2000

"In addition to our typically strong sections of mystery, fiction, and Canadiana, we have an unusually large collection of classic sci-fi as well as fantasy and horror this year,” said Tom Pynn, co-chair of the Book Fair. "With more books available than ever before, you will love perusing the selection."

Dates and times for Book Fair:
Thursday, September 7 - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, September 8 - 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.  
Saturday, September 9 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.  
Sunday, September 10 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Monday, September 11 to Friday, September 15 - 4 - 7 p.m.  
Saturday, September 16 - 10 a.m - 3 p.m.  
Sunday, Sept.17 - 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Although masks aren’t mandatory, we will happily supply you with one. If you are not feeling well, we ask you to please wait to attend the Book Fair until you are better.

Experience the local harvest at our annual, fall-favourite event!

The Taste Real Fall Rural Romp is a self-guided tour of local farms, markets and local food locations in Centre Wellington, Erin, Guelph/Eramosa, Puslinch, and the City of Guelph.

This is your chance to get up close to your food, experience a day in the countryside, meet local farmers, eat, learn about food and experience the local bounty. At each location, you will find farmers and business owners who are passionate about bringing real taste and local food to you.

Share your experience by tagging @tastereal, #RuralRomp #tastereal

Please note:
- start and end times vary for some locations
- some locations require a cost/admission fee to access certain activities.

For more information about the Fall Rural Romp and participating locations, please visit www.wellington.ca/fallromp.