BAS members will be showcasing their beautiful artwork at the First Baptist Church Hall, 5 Pine St., Brockville.
Friday Nov 5th : 4 to 8 pm
Sat Nov 6th: 9 am to 5 pm
Sun Nov 7th: Noon to 5 pm
FREE ADMISSION - ALL WELCOME
Want to learn the ins and outs of using Ancestry for your family history research? Join us on Monday, November 8that 7:00 pm for a Zoom presentation of Getting the Most Out of Researching on Ancestry.
Ancestry is the world’s largest genealogy services company, with record collections from across the globe, DNA testing products, and many more services. This presentation is an overview of how to use and search effectively on Ancestry’s Canadian website, Ancestry.ca, but there are many useful tips and hints for anyone starting out on Ancestry no matter which country you are researching in. A handout will be provided.
Our presenter will be Lesley Anderson, a face and voice well-known to Canadian family history researchers. Lesley has worked for Ancestry for over 14 years as their Canadian Spokesperson, and has done numerous presentations for genealogy societies.
The presentation is free and open to everyone, but you will need to register to attend. Register on our website: leedsandgrenville.ogs.on.ca.You will be sent a confirmation email with information on how to join the session. We look forward to having you join us!
Enjoy a delicious Burns Broasted chicken dinner on October 22 and support the organizations that help families throughout Dresden. Proceeds from this DRIVE THROUGH event will go to community agencies including Dresden Sidestreets Youth Centre and the Dresden Food Bank.
Did you know that women's hygiene items are some of the most needed but least donated items at our local food banks? Join us on Tuesday, October 19 as United Way of Chatham Kent and Women United host Tampon Tuesday, supporting women in need.
Drop off your donation or a gift card at the pink bins across the municipality or at our DRIVE THROUGH EVENT at the Chatham-Kent Nonprofit Centre, 425 McNaughton Ave. West in Chatham and check out https://www.facebook.com/UWOCKWomenUnited/ for more information!
Meals on Wheels is currently looking for volunteers who can help out 1-2 times a month on either a Monday, Wednesday or a Friday, between 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Volunteers are needed to deliver hot, nutritious meals to seniors living in Chatham.
For more information please call 519-354-8103 x248
First Thursday of the Month at St.Ann Church Parish Hall. 5731 Desson Ave. Niagara Falls. Includes Pasta, Meatballs,Salad & Dessert. $12 Adults. Children under 5 -$6. Take-out Available- 905-358-9333. Next Dinner Thurs. November 4th All COVID protocols in place. Must show proof of vaccination.
Fried Fish & Chips & Coleslaw. 2 piece Dinner $13. 1 piece Dinner $10. 2nd Vaccination Certificate and Photo I.D. Required for Entry. Eat In or Take-Out.
REAL's new Tool Library at the REAL Deal Store launched October 1. Borrow from our collection of tools for your home fixit or renovation projects. Memberships are $45 a year, or $25 for six months. See our website www.REALaction.ca for a lit of tools available. Lending period is one week, e,g. Thursday to Thursday. Pickups and returns should take place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wed. through Saturday, but you can make reservations by phone up to 5 p.m. or by email: ToolLibrary@realaction.ca. Volunteers also welcome!
REAL is hosting a fall online auction November 1 -13, our big fundraiser for the year! We’ve already got 60 items set aside and are looking for some more great stuff for you to bid on. You just set up an account with 32Auctions, and log on to to view the items. Bidding can begin November 1. At 9 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 13, the bidding will close, and those with the highest bids get to purchase some terrific items. Winning bidders will need to stop by the REAL Deal store, 85 William St. W., Smiths Falls November 17-20 to pay for and pick up their treasures. Support environmental action in our community!
Use https://www.32auctions.com/REAL2021 to get started.
Saturdays at 7 at St. Andrew's presents The Sultans of String, a band of talented musicians and three time Juno Award nominees who will perform an energetic CD release concert of lively music including Celtic, flamenco and gypsy-jazz selections. Pick up a ticket at the church office, 85 William Street S., to reserve a seat for the live audience. Current public health guidelines will be followed including masks, distancing and proof of full vaccination. The concert will be streamed via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/standrews. Suggested donation $15. All are welcome! For further information www.standrewschatham.org/music or call 519-352-0010.
