Library hosting municipal election workshops

The Selwyn Public Library and Township of Selwyn are offering Voting How-To Workshops this month to get voters ready for the upcoming municipal and school board elections on Oct. 22. At these workshops you will be able to check if you are on the voter's list and learn how to vote online. A demo video and practice voting sessions will also be available. The dates of the voting workshops are: Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Bridgenorth Library (836

Charles St.), Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. at the Ennismore Library (551 Ennis Rd.), and Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. at the Lakefield Library (8 Queen St.). For more information, contact the Bridgenorth Library at 705-652-5065.

The Bridgenorth, Ennismore or Lakefield libraries all have book clubs that meet monthly and are open to everyone.

The Bridgenorth Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Bridgenorth Library. The Ennismore Book Club meets on the third Monday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Ennismore Library. The Lakefield Book Club meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room (next door to the library).

Do you like to play Scrabble? Join like-minded Scrabble lovers for some fun and social word play at the Bridgenorth Library at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25. Register in advance by calling the Bridgenorth Library at 705-292-5065 or email Heather at hjamieson@mypubliclibrary.ca

Lakefield Historical Society

The Lakefield Historical Society will be hosting its first fall gathering at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Lakefield Legion, located at 10 Nicholls Street. It will be an evening of “Living History” where Sharon Clancy will share some of her family history and memories of growing up, living, and working in Lakefield. All are welcome to attend.

St. John’s Anglican Church

There will be a concert by the Duketow family called Rhythm and Grace on Sunday at 5 p.m. at John’s Anglican Church in Lakefield. A free will offering will be taken. There will be a pot luck supper following the concert. For more information, phone Gwen McMullen at 705-652-3024.

Lakefield United Church

Do you know a child who loves to sing? The Junior Choir at Lakefield United Church is welcoming new members. Children of elementary school age can join the choir that meets on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the United Church on Regent Street in Lakefield. As well as choir singing, members participate in special events, and musical plays throughout the year. For more information, call Shelley Merton at 705-652-8126, or Brenda Neill at 705-652-7300.

Community Museum

Christ Church Community Museum will have their annual fashion show on Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Anglican Church parish hall. Enjoy an autumn dessert before seeing clothes from Style Boutique. The cost is $15 and tickets are available at Happenstance Books and Yarns in Lakefield. For more information, call Shirley Twist 705-749-2018.

Township of Selwyn

There will be a public open house regarding secondary suites (in-law suites, granny suites or accessory apartments) in dwellings. The Township of Selwyn is initiating amendments to the County Official Plan and Township Comprehensive Zoning By-law in order to permit second units in dwellings. The open house will be on Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. in the council chambers of the Municipal Office, located at 1310 Centre Line.

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