Pembroke Public Library is hosting all sorts of fun events during March Break. Check out their Facebook Page or website at www.pembrokelibrary.ca for more information.
Museums of Burlington is pleased to offer a summer day camp program at Ireland House Museum and Joseph Brant Museum. Weekly camp themes are listed below. Camps are designed for children between the ages of 5-12 years old and run daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The cost is $250/week, or $55/day (Family Museum Members receive 10% off). Please note the location of your selected camp, as the weeks alternate between Ireland House Museum and Joseph Brant Museum.
Week 1 | Medieval Times | July 4 to 8 at Ireland House Museum
Hear ye, hear ye… Calling all knights and princesses! While the Middle Ages may have been a dark period in history, we will be exploring the brighter side of things with fun crafts, foods and games. Our Medieval Times camp will include activities relating to castles, mythical creatures, fairs, and everything in between. Join us at Ireland House Museum from July 4 – 8 to begin the quest!
Week 2 | Extreme Planet | July 11 to 15 at Joseph Brant Museum
As hot as a volcano, and as cold as an iceberg! This week will explore all the extreme elements of Planet Earth. Join us as Joseph Brant Museum from July 11th- 15th as we explore Earth’s extreme temperatures, weather, sports, and animals. Campers will also get the chance to check out the newest travelling exhibit Beyond Human Limits LITE from Science North.
Week 3 | Holiday Extravaganza | July 18 to 22 at Joseph Brant Museum
Christmas in July?! Yes, you heard that right! This week will focus on 10 awesome holidays, each day filled with themed crafts and hands-on activities to help us celebrate. We will explore all the fun traditions that you know and love as part of your favourite holidays. Join us at Joseph Brant Museum from July 18 – 22 to participate in the festivities!
Week 4 | Ancient Civilizations | July 25 to 29 at Ireland House Museum
Take a step back in time as we explore ancient civilizations! Join us at Ireland House Museum from July 25 – 29 as we travel across the world from Ancient Egypt to the Inca civilization in South American. Learn to make and play some of the world’s oldest games, build ancient structures, and see what inventions have stood the test of time!
Week 5 | Movie Mayhem | August 8 to 12 at Joseph Brant Museum
Take 1, action! Join us at Joseph Brant Museum from August 8 – 12 to learn about how movies have become a treasured part of pop culture, and how they have advanced over the past 100 years. Explore how animators create movie magic in Disney, Pixar, and Marvel films through our daily crafts and activities. Grab your popcorn and enjoy the show!
Week 6 | Children’s Classics | August 15 to 19 at Ireland House Museum
Dive into the world of classic children’s stories! Each day we will explore the works of famous children’s author. Make your own candy creation from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and create rainbow Oobleck inspired by Dr. Seuss. Join us at Ireland House Museum from August 15-19, and don’t forget to bring your sense of adventure and imagination.
Week 7 | Culinary Kids | August 22 to 26 at Ireland House Museum
Do you love cooking and baking? Time to dig out your chef hat! This week will tickle your taste buds as we prepare a variety of treats from Canada and beyond. Sweet, salty, savoury and sour, we have it all! Join us at Ireland House Museum from August 22 – 26 to show us your culinary creativity!
COVID-19 Safety Measures (will be updated as appropriate following Provincial guidance)
What To Bring
Please email museumeducation@burlington.ca for more information or if you have any questions
The River of Lights is a free holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights, flood lights, and other lighting effects set to music. Tune in your car radio and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The light and music show runs nightly from November 26-January 1 from 6-10pm making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you. The hour before and after the full show is a static light show (no music) that features softly lit trees that slowly change from one colour to another.
Want to enjoy a warm drink and snacks in your car while you watch the show? Check our website for details on our River of Lights restaurant add-on program.
Visit www.brockville.com/riveroflights for more information
Friends of Laurier Woods Announces Fund Raising Campaign The Friends of Laurier Woods is providing a new opportunity for stewardship within Laurier Woods. They have launched Walk with Friends, a $30,000 fund raising campaign, to replace the two boardwalks that surround the main pond. These boardwalks have been exposed to the elements for over 20 years, and with increased usage require additional safety considerations for the wildlife that depend on the protection of the area as habitat & visitors. The reconstruction will include new footings, wider decking, and a raised safety bumper. Construction is planned to take place in the winter of 2023. An alternate access into the trail network will be provided. To connect potential donors with the wildlife of Laurier Woods donations will be directed to one of six categories: Tamarack representing donations from $1- $99, Blanding’s Turtle $100 – 400; Pileated Woodpecker $500 – 999; Pink Lady’s Slipper $1000 – 2999; White-Tailed Deer $3000 – 4999; and North American Beaver $5000 – or more. Those interested in donating can read more about the individual species on the Friends of Laurier Woods website www.laurierwoods.com, where full descriptions of each of the species is provided, including their French and Nipissing Ojibway names. Stencils depicting each of the species will also be marked with non-toxic paint on the wood planks of the boardwalk. Donations can be made by E-transfer, Canada Helps, or cheque through the website. Tax receipts will be provided for donations over $20. All donors will be recognized with a short ‘thank-you video’ that they can share, and with their consent will appear on our social media. Should donations grow beyond the $30,000 donors can be confident the money will be used for other important maintenance work and/or educational endeavours within Laurier Woods C.A. The Friends of Laurier Woods was established as a charity to manage the area as a nature preserve; to establish an interpretive trail system, boardwalks, viewing platforms, and rest areas; and to promote the area for low-impact, day-use recreation. In 1991 the Friends of Laurier Woods and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority became joint owners/managers of initial property that has grown to cover 250 acres today. The Woods, encompasses provincially significant wetlands, rocky outcrops and upland forest, is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures, including migrating birds. An 8km trail network, accessible from the end of Brule Street, spans the site offering excellent opportunities for hiking and nature appreciation within the centre of urban North Bay. For Further Information: Fred Pinto, fredpinto1@gmail.com/705-476-9006 Susan Christian, susandchristian@gmail.com/705-752-2837
Have you received a message offering a refund for your licence plate sticker fees? It’s a scam – do not click any links.
Refund cheques for licence plate sticker fees are being mailed directly to eligible Ontarians starting in late March.
Belleville Public Library's social knitting circle, Knitterati, will return in April! Bring your knitting, crochet, or other fiber craft project to this free program to work as a group, chat, and meet other knitters! Just starting out and need a little help casting on? Don’t worry; your fellow knitters will be there to give you a hand or offer advice.
Starting April 6, the program is held every other Wednesday evening from 5:30-7:30pm, in the 2nd floor Board Room.
Registration required. For more information or to register, email infoserv@bellevillelibrary.ca or call 613-968-6731 ext. 2037.
Hello Windsor --- Help support the Local Shriners and watch the Windsor Spitfires and London Knights continue their rivalry. Shriners work hard to support the many Shrine Hospitals for Children and many local Hospitals and Charities in our city. Contact the WFCU for tickets. Thank you.
Trenton Seniors Club 105 is offering a bus trip to the Capital Theatre in Port hope .
Date: June 25, 2022
Cost: $80 for non members, $70.00 for members
Time: Bus leaves Club 105 at 12:30 pm – The performance starts at 2:00 pm.
Payment in full upon booking. Includes bus, show and tips.
For further information please call Club 105 at 613-392-5400
In Honour of International Women’s Day, the Women’s Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton will be screening the film “Herself”. This film follows the story of a young mother who escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system to provide a new home for herself and her children.
Tickets are $25 and all proceeds support the Women's Interval Home of Sarnia-Lambton.
Saturday, March 5
Clinic location: Bracebridge Centre for Active Living, 54 Dominion St., Bracebridge
Time: 1:30 – 4 p.m.
Other options for accessing your vaccine or booster include appointments and walk-ins (based on supply) at the health unit’s community vaccination clinics across Simcoe Muskoka and at the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at 29 Sperling Dr. in Barrie. Appointments for the Cottage Country Family Health Team in Gravenhurst and the Algonquin Family Health Team in Huntsville can be booked through the COVID-19 vaccination portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900. Select pharmacies are also providing vaccines.
For more information about how to prepare for an appointment and what to expect upon arrival at the clinic, please visit our COVID-19 pages at smdhu.org/getvaccinated.
