Calendar
January 2025 Calendar
Wednesday January 1
Yes, it’s over….but if you missed the polar dip at Southampton, you can watch and shiver along viewing Sandy Lindsay’s excellent video coverage of the clouds, the waves, and the people! Braving Lake Huron in aid of our local food back. Go to Saugeen Times online and watch while wrapped in your blankie.
Also in Southampton, check the language lessons at the local branch of Bruce County Public Library
French, Spanish, Sign Language all on offer, various levels, all free!
Tuesday, January 7
Paisley Community Quilters winter session begins
10 am – 4 p.m. Paisley Missionary Church basement meeting space
Bring a bag lunch and hot drinks will be provided.
Quilts are made and then donated to those in need. Great way to socialize and do good in the community. Come every week this winter or when you can.
Monday, January 13
Writers Group at Kincardine Branch, Bruce County Public Library
Meet others working on writing projects, short or long
1 to 3 p.m. To share ideas and encouragement
Saturday, January 11
Exhibit Opening Yükselle Hassan: Realism in Fantasy
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Victoria Street N, Southampton
Local artist’s work uses organic shapes, flowing patterns, and colours beyond the palette.
January 8 through to January 14
Grey Bruce Farmers Week
Live sessions and trade show at Elmwood Community Centre, Con 10 just west of County Road 10
Most presentations live-streamed, some pre-recorded and available live or at viewers’ convenience. Meet area food producers, hear news about challenges and successes. In person highlight every day a full-course roast beef dinner at noon,
If you like to eat, why not find out more from local farmers!
Registration for live streaming or viewing on demand- Info@greyagservices.ca or call 519-986-3756.
Monday, January 13
Monthly Webinar of Bruce County Genealogical Society
“It All Started with Some Buttons… Looking for a Stewart Piper”
Presenter: Susan Reany Iskra via Zoom at 7 p.m.
While visiting family in England some years ago, Susan Reany Iskra was shown a set of buttons and told of a connection to a Stewart piper at Drummond Castle. These buttons were the starting point for a research journey that Susan will share on-line , Check the BCGS webpage for a link to this free webinar
Friday, January 17
Robbie Burns Day at The Treasure Chest Museum, Paisley
Come for lunch at noon and socialize with card games in the afternoon.
Tuesday January 30
Writers’ BLOC virtual gathering
This month’s theme is empathy
All interested writers are invited to share works in any genre up to 1,000 words. Send via e-mail to writersbloc1991@gmail.com any time convenient, then sit in on the 30th from 7 p.m.to read and comment on works, directly to the writer or to the group