Calendar

December 2024 Calendar

Tuesday, December 3 or later in the month
Giving Day appeal from the League of Canadian Poets
A generous donor will match funds donated to support poets in our country. The League seeks to raise $20,000 to support membership fee waivers in the coming years. If you can donate, or share the information here is the link; poets.ca/givingseason2024

Now until December 23
Paisley Christmas Market
A great assortment of giftable items, including baking, fish, meats, clothing, toys, jewelry and more pickles than you’ve seen in one place. Location 486 Queen Street South in the Orchard’s Landing store. Open Hours 10 to 5 Wed to Mon Check their facebook page for details and special dates, including the Kids’ Coin Days, when loonies and toonies have buying power for young shoppers.

Wednesday, December 4
Lucknow Carolfest

Friday, December 6
7 p.m. Santa Claus Parade in Southampton. Lighting up the streets and hearts, and a cookie-walk fundraiser at the Curling Club.

Each Friday in December
Horse-drawn wagon rides in downtown Southampton.
Donations to local food banks collected

Sunday, December 8
Skate with Santa
Ripley-Huron Community Centre

Friday, December 13
Light Up the Holidays
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
Lots to see and do for the family, including live music.
Check brucemuseum.ca for details

Update 12 December – Friday, December 13 – EVENT CANCELLED
Poetry Party
Kate Russell and other poets—including you if you wish—will meet on this auspicious day, instead of the usual third Friday. No specific theme, holiday poems welcome. There will be eggnog, goodies, and you can add to the selection. Pay what you can event.
Please plan to come out and celebrate a Cool Yule together. For location in Nottawasaga and other details, email Kate at carrotmarch@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve…NOT Writers’ BLOC
BLOC writers have declared a holiday this month. Next challenge to be announced in January, and shared on-line only. Send a note to writersbloc@gmail.com for info and be prepared to share work by e-mail on the usual last Tuesday of the month.

When you can
BigBrothersBigSisters are looking for volunteer mentors to work with students in Ripley-Huron Community School. For details, ask erinfrookeWbigbrothersbigsisters.ca