Calendar

November 2024 Calendar

Poets and Piano Players
Richard-Yves Sitoski and Boots Ingham are organizing a series of events bringing poetry and piano music together to raise funds for Words Aloud. Meetings take place at the Harmony Centre in Owen Sound, Fridays at 7 p.m.If you are a poet or pianist, contact Richard for more info; if you want to be part of the audience, stay tuned, and we will post dates and details as they come.

Friday, Nov.  8 Remembrance Evening
7 p.m. At the Treasure Chest Museum, 407 Queen St North, Paisley
Doug Milne speaking on Relics of the Reich – a now-and-then look at Nazi Germany
Admission by donation. An opportunity for writers to discover information and background for poetry or prose set in the Second World War era.

Monday, Nov. 11 Remembrance Day
Ceremonies in every community to remember and honour those who have served in Canadian military in wars or peace-keeping, and continue to “stand on guard.” In most places, gatherings take place at the community cenotaph for those able to attend in person. Or you might opt to watch the national ceremonies in Ottawa via TV or the Web.

Nov. 11 Bruce County Genealogical Society
7 p.m.“Researching a Canadian Soldier of the Great War” presentation by Ken McKinlay via Zoom. Open to members and others...contact BCGS for the link

Wednesday,  Nov. 13 Season Opening! Paisley Christmas Market
at Orchard's Landing 486 Queen Street
Open Wednesday to Monday each week until Dec. 23
Baking, preserves, locally raised meats, pet treats, crafts of all sorts, jewellery. Check the facebook page for hours and details of special events 

Friday, Nov. 15 Poetry Party
The Artists' House - 2 Townley St., Nottawa.
A monthly event open to all poets. All styles are welcome, staying on theme is not necessary, Come to listen or share your words (but not for too long...)Event is "pay what you can" and refreshments are available.  More info from Kate Russell, carrotmarch@gmail.com

Saturday, Nov. 16 Craft & Vendor Christmas Bazaar
Underwood Community Centre.West of Hwy 21 at Con 6, Bruce
10 am -4pm
Giftable goods include “Keep the Light Burning” young adult novel by Cori Mordaunt

Tuesday, Nov. 26
Writers' BLOC 33rd Anniversary celebration!
3 p.m. Meet at Port Elgin Branch Library corner of Goderich and Elgin Streets in the Community Room to share responses to the monthly challenge or another project of your choice. Then, join others for dinner at Restaurante Rosina, just a few doors down the street. MUST reserve ahead if you wish to dine [pay-your-own meal] Contact writersbloc1991@gmail.com to get your name on the list and find out more about the challenge.