It’s a spooky time at the Bridgenorth Library
All the little goblins, witches and pumpkins are welcome this Friday at the Bridgenorth Library. It’s time for the library’s annual Hallo-wee Party for ages birth to 5 years. Children and caregivers are welcome to wear any costumes they choose. It will be a morning of playtime, crafts, songs and stories. The program will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgenorth Library this Friday. Registration is required at www.mypubliclibrary.ca under the link for “Programs.”
There will be a variety of tech workshops at the Bridgenorth Library in November. Registration is required for all the small group workshops, so phone the Bridgenorth Library at 705-292-5065 or email Heidi at heshikaty@mypubliclibrary.ca to reserve your space.
The Selwyn Public Library is starting a new After School LEGO Club for grades 3 and up. The program is drop-in from after school until 4:30 p.m. at all three branches: Tuesdays in Lakefield, Wednesdays in Bridgenorth and Thursdays in Ennismore. Parents must fill out an emergency contact form for children who want to participate. The form can be found at www.mypubliclibrary.ca under the “After School Program” link. The clubs start the week of November 7 and run for 6 weeks. It’s an opportunity to use the library’s giant LEGO collection and get creative.
Lakefield United Church
On Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. the Lakefield United Church A.O.T.S Men’s Club presents Gord Magee and the Blue Sky Fliers. It will be an evening of country and western dinner and entertainment. Dinner will be smoked beef brisket and will be followed by classic country music, stories and jokes. Western attire is -recommended. Tickets are $40 and are available from Harold at 705-6544026, Gord at 705-651-2434, Robin at 705-652-6803, Eric at 705-6527336, all A.O.T.S. members, and the Church office at 705-652-3126. Performing Arts Lakefield The Penderecki String Quartet will be performing at the Bryan Jones Theatre at Lakefield College School on Nov. 3. The doors will open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30. The performance will feature the works of Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki. Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. For more information, visit www.performingartslakefield.org or phone 705-652-3703.
Lakefield Historical Society
The Lakefield Historical Society invites everyone to their meeting on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Lakefield Legion. Don Webster and Ted Morin, who have been working on the many profiles for the “Lakefield War Veterans” website, will present a military theme, sharing several interesting stories of War Veterans, War Medals and War Memorabilia. All are welcome to attend.
Community Care Lakefield
This Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. there will be a workshop by Tek Savvy Seniors at Community Care Lakefield, located at 40 Rabbit Street. Anyone aged 50 and over is invited to learn about a variety of tech topics. There is a cost of $5 per person, and R.S.V.P. to 705-927-0223.
There will be a Flu Shot Clinic at Community Care Lakefield this Friday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Health cards are required. Phone 705-6528655 for more information.