Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!
TODAY
- Storytime – Zurich @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am. Join us at Zurich Branch for stories, activities and crafts! This is a drop-in program, no registration is necessary.
- Play & Learn with EarlyON – Wingham @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am. Join Huron EarlyON each Friday morning at the Alice Munro Branch for free programs designed for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, discover answers to questions on child development, find information about programs and services that are available for young children and families in their area, and talk to EarlyON Professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. Registration required – to register online, visit: www.keyon.ca
- Play & Learn – Brussels Branch @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join Huron EarlyON on Friday mornings at the Brussels Branch for free programs designed for parents/caregivers and children from birth to six years old. Enjoy age-appropriate activities, discover answers to questions on child development, find information about programs and services that are available for young children and families in their area, and talk to EarlyON Professionals, as well as other parents and caregivers in the community. NOTE: On the first friday of the Month, this program meets at Huronlea. Registration required – to register online, visit: www.keyon.ca
- GODERICH: Tech Time @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Book a 30-minute, in-person session at Goderich Branch, to get help with how to use library e-resources, how to use your new device and/or how to use your email account. Please bring your device(s) and any information to help with your question (error messages/email information, etc.) Goderich Library
- Virtual Reality Free Play – Goderich @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Discover the Huron County Library’s exciting new Virtual Reality headset by booking a session at the Goderich Branch today! Participants can dive into the action with games like Beat Saber, explore the globe through immersive travel experiences, enjoy a relaxing round of mini golf, meditate in serene virtual environments, and so much more! AGES: 13+ REGISTRATION: Please contact the Goderich Branch to book your one-hour VR experience! Email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261. A signed waiver is required before using the VR headset. Participants under 16 years require a signed waiver from their parent/guardian. Waiver forms are available at the library.
- Book Club with a Twist – Wingham @ 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm Participants share what they’ve been reading and gather ideas for what to read next at this drop in program taking place each month at the Alice Munro Branch, Wingham.
- GODERICH: LA Cribbage @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Weekly Cribbage. Fridays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. $2.00 Everyone is welcomes. RCL Ladies Aux Grab your cards and join us for Weekly Cribbage at the Goderich Legion! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just looking to have some fun, everyone is welcome. Come by, make some new friends, and enjoy the game! Goderich Legion
- Helix: Acoustic Songs & 50 Years of Road Stories – Blyth @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 Location: Memorial Hall Time: 7:30 pm Cost: $66.60 including tax. Get yer rock on! Helix is back in Blyth. Celebrating their 50th anniversary alongside the Blyth Festival, this band is all-Canadian and as legendary as the Blyth Festival! Remember hits like “Dream On”, “Heavy Metal Love” and “Rock You”? Help us close out our season with a bang! Helix graces our stage in celebration of their own 50th anniversary on Friday the 13th! Buy Tickets Today or call the Box Office at 1.877.862.5984
TOMORROW
- BIA Farmer’s Market – Goderich @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Downtown Goderich hosts a very popular Farmers’ Market in our unique, award-winning BIA District. Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm May to October
- Brussels Library Fall Fair Craft Days @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Brussels Library Fall Fair Craft Days Sept. 7 & 14 10am – 12pm. Library staff will gather the supplies needed to complete children’s entries, participants just need to bring their imagination and craft skills. Admission is free and all entries will be entered in the 2024. Junior Fair Section. We bring your entries to the Brussels Fall Fair.
- Family Puzzles and Games – Zurich @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Drop into Zurich Branch on Saturday mornings where families can enjoy crafts, games and puzzles.
- ESL for Newcomers – Goderich @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. Learn and gain confidence in speaking, reading, and writing English at the Goderich Branch. Participants will learn through real-world tasks over a 13-week course. Note: This program is not affiliated with the Centre for Employment & Learning or the Avon Maitland District School Board. Language certificates will not be issued. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Goderich Branch by email goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-524-9261 to register.
- Meet your Neighbour – Wingham @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. The program is an organized “mix and mingle” hosted at the Alice Munro Branch, Wingham, in partnership with the Huron County Local Immigration Partnership. If you are newly retired, new parents, new to the town, new to Canada, or anyone wanting to learn more about their community, we invite you to join us. The goal for Meet Your Neighbour events is to create and cultivate social connections between community members and local organizations for the purpose of increasing community engagement for the benefit of all and our community as a whole. This is a drop-in program, no registration is necessary.
- Seaforth Fall Fair @ 4:00 pm – September 15 @ 11:55 pm. Fair Starts on Friday September 14th with Education Day at 9 – 3. Exhibit start arriving Wednesday evening September 12 and morning of the 13th. Sunday September 15th is a Community Breakfast and Church Service. 140 Duke street Seaforth Municipality of Huron East
IN LOCAL SPORTS:
Exeter Hawks:
The Exeter Hawks kick off the regular season tonight when the take on the Lucan Irish at the South Huron Arena. Puck drop is set for 8pm.
South Huron Sabres:
U18 Girls Tier 1 @ Belmont. Dorchester Arena
The full Exeter Hawks schedule can be found here: Exeter Hawks Schedule All Months 2024-25 Regular Season | Exeter Hawks (hockeytech.com)
The Full South Huron Sabre schedule can be found here: Schedule & Results (South Huron Minor Hockey)
That’s all for today’s 48! Don’t forget to check back in tomorrow for the latest and greatest in Exeter-Grand Bend!
Written by: K. Milhomens
