Artistic fun at Selwyn Public Library
Paint, poetry, book sale and more
There will be a PaintNite fundraiser for the Selwyn Public Library on Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ennismore Arena, located at 553 Ennis Road. Participants will follow artist Cass Weyrich step by step to create a painting of their own to take home, and no prior experience is necessary. This is an age of majority event. The cost is $45 plus tax per person, and registration is required at www.mypubliclibrary.ca.
The Lakefield Library will have a book sale during the Lakefield Sidewalk Sale on August 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Centennial Room. All sales are by donation, and proceeds support the Selwyn Public Library.
There will be a Poetry Night on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Lakefield Library. All are welcome to bring their favourite poetry to share. No registration is required for this free event, and there will be cookies and refreshments available. Contact kgardiner@mypubliclibrary.ca for more information.
There will be a free summer Concert with musician Jake Differ with songs, stories and instruments galore. All ages are welcome. It will be on August 8 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Bridgenorth Library. Register at www.mypubliclibrary.ca under Programs.
There will be two more free programs for a new “Dress for a mess” series for young children for ages 2-3. Register at www.mypubliclibrary.ca under Programs. Here are the activities and times:
• Windblown: Glue and stick, and stick some more. Wednesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Lakefield.
• Ish: Crumple, crumple and paint. Aug. 7 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. in Ennismore.
There will also be a free drop-in Kids LEGO Club every Friday for ages 4 and up until Aug. 24 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bridgenorth Library. Ages 8 and under attend with a caregiver. No registration required. It’s an opportunity to play with the library’s giant LEGO collection and make your own creations to display in the library.
Community Care Lakefield
The Canadian Hearing Society will have a free Hearing Screening Clinic on July 25 at 40 Rabbit St. in Lakefield. The clinic is by appointment, so phone 705-6528655 to book a time.
There will be a Starry Night Dance featuring True Confessions at The Quarry Golf and Country Club on July 28. This is a fundraiser for Community Care, and tickets are $20 per person in advance or $25 at the door.
On August 2, there will be a Celebrate Summer Picnic at
12:30 p.m. at 40 Rabbit St. in Lakefield. The cost will be $5 per person.
Community Care’s Annual Walk-a-thon will be at 10:30 a.m. on August 25 starting at the Lakefield Legion, located at 10 Nicholls St. in Lakefield.
For more information on Community Care events, phone 705652-8655.
Christ Church Museum
Christ Church Community Museum will be open every afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. until Sept. 3. Displays this year will include preloved toys, the Bowker family and restoration of the graveyard, Architect Kivas Tully and the Strickland family plus digital photographs of early life in Lakefield. For further information call Shirley Twist 705-749-2018. Christ Church Community Museum is operated by volunteers. Lakefield Farmers’ Market The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is now open for the season. The market will be every Thursday until Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the parking lot of the Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, located at 20 Concession St. in Lakefield. For more information, phone 705-652-6062, or email info@lakefieldfarmersmarket.net or visit www.lakefieldfarmersmarket.net.
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