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The 48 – Exeter-Grand Bend event round up!

By 90.5 myFM News staff Sep 17, 2024 | 6:00 AM

Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!

TODAY

  • Nintendo Switch Free Play – Goderich @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Come out for a morning of gaming at the Goderich Branch! Challenge your friends, or see if you can beat the high scores.. This is a drop-in program – no registration required.
  • Baby & Me – EarlyOn Program @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Seaforth Public Library (upstairs- elevator available)- 108 Main St. South. For Parents/Caregivers and infants 0-12 months of age. Join us to connect with other families and EarlyON Facilitators, sing interactive songs, and chat about topics of interest to parents with young infants.
  • Gentle Yoga for Adults – Zurich @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm. Join us for weekly Gentle Yoga Sessions at the Zurich Branch. Please bring your own yoga mat if you have one. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Zurich Branch by email zurichlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-236-4965 to register.
  • Crafternoons – Hensall @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Drop into the Hensall Branch for an hour of crafting.
  • Play & Connect – EarlyOn Program – Seaforth @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Chat with an Huron EarlyON Facilitator and ask questions about parenting, your child’s development, and learn about other resources in your community! REGISTRATION: Register online through www.KEyON.ca
  • Drop-in Kids Chess Club – Exeter @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Drop into the Exeter Branch on Tuesdays for our Chess Club! Whether you are a Grandmaster or just learning the game of kings, you are welcome! This is a drop-in program no registration is necessary.
  • Caregiver Wellness Retreat @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Are you a Huron County parent/caregiver of a child with a disability, autism, or mental health concerns? We are here with Huron Respite Network to bring you some well-deserved wellness and relaxation! Join us on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:00-9:00 PM at Community Living-Central Huron for an evening of self care, refreshments, and food with local wellness practitioners offering rejuvenating workshops and connection. Registration is required to attend. Contact Laura at lkirk@clch.ca or 1 (519) 524-7362 ext. 222 to register by September 3! Community Living-Central Huron
  • Book Club and Craft & Chat – Hensall @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Join us after-hours at the Hensall Branch for a Book Club or a Craft & Chat. Both programs will be going on at the same time.

TOMORROW

  • County Council Day 2 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Regular session of Huron County Council. Meeting starts at 9:00 AM. Council Chambers, Huron County Court House, 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich, ON. Minutes from previous meetings, which have been adopted or amended at County Council, are available under the Council & Administration section of our website. A copy of the Agenda for the next meeting is posted online when available, or may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 519.524.8394, ext. 3257 or 1.888.524.8394, ext. 3257 (toll free in 519 area).
  • Tai Chi – Wingham @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am. Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for a Tai Chi session, all skill levels welcome! This program is run by community volunteers and is a drop-in program, so no registration is necessary.
  • Mahjong – Bayfield @ 12:45 pm – 3:00 pm. Do you want to learn Mahjong or are you an experienced player? Drop in the first and third Wednesday of each month for a fun social afternoon at the Bayfield Branch. Please note this program is run by community volunteers.
  • Exeter Blood Donation Event @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Exeter Blood Donation Event. South Huron Recreation Centre. Every 60 seconds someone in Canada requires blood or blood products.  You can make all the difference! Book at blood.ca, the GiveBlood App or call 1-888-236-6283
  • Tech Time – Seaforth @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Book a 30-minute session at the Seaforth Branch  to get your technology questions answered. REGISTRATION: Please contact the Seaforth Branch by email seaforthlibrary@huroncounty.ca or by phone 519-527-1430 to register.
  • North Huron Job Fair @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Mark your calendar and prepare to take the next step in your career journey at the North Huron Job Fair 2024! Join us at the Columbus Centre in Wingham on September 18, 2024 to build valuable connections, gain new skills, and unlock career opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a job, seeking to hire new talent, or simply wanting to network with professionals in your field, this job fair has something for everyone. Bonus Information Session – Exhibitors are welcome to join us early, starting at 1:30 pm, to hear Dave Barrett from Employment Services Bruce Grey Huron Perth discuss Employment Ontario’s transition to Integrated Employment Services. He will touch on program changes and benefits for job seekers and employers, Future Fit AI – their new career navigation tool, and an update on Service Provider coverage in Huron County.
  • English Conversation Circle – Exeter @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Join us at Exeter Branch for our English Conversation Circles. Conversation Circles are a great opportunity to practice English speaking skills and make new connections, while talking, listening, learning, and laughing about life in Canada. This program is provided in partnership with Huron County Immigration Partnership. This is a drop-in program – no registration is necessary.
  • Meet your Neighbour – Seaforth @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The program is an organized “mix and mingle” hosted at the Seaforth Branch in partnership with the Huron County 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.

IN LOCAL SPORTS:

Exeter Hawks: 

South Huron Sabres:
Goderich Flyers:
A quiet night in local hockey!
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

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