The Exeter Grand Bend 48

Here’s what’s going on in Exeter Grand Bend over the next 48 hours.

TODAY: Walk, Talk & Coffee 8:30 am – 10:00 am Join us in the South Huron Recreation Community Hall Friday mornings from December 5th to March 27th for Walk, Talk & Coffee from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

TODAY: EarlyON – Brussels 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a variety of activities to enhance all areas of your child’s development, connect with our staff and other families, and end the group with a circle time of songs and a story. Pre-registration on www.keyon.ca for Huron EarlyON programs is no longer required, yet still recommended. EarlyON programs will admit participants until capacity levels are reached. If you register and cannot attend, please cancel your pre-registration. Please check www.keyon.ca or Huron EarlyON on Facebook for last minute cancellations. Anyone who is feeling sick or has any new or worsening symptoms of illness, should stay home until their symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours (or 48 hours for nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea).The presence of symptoms, particularly respiratory symptoms, increases the risk of transmitting to others. For more information, please email winghamoeyc@northhuron.ca or call 519-482-8505 ext. 3516

TODAY: Wingham, Play & Learn 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 Contact Alice Munro Branch Library

TODAY: Wingham, FREE Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) Clinic 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Get your benefits and credits – if you have a modest income and simple tax situation, you can get help from a trained volunteer to do your tax return for FREE. Clinic takes place at the Wingham Library (281 Edward Street) on on Fridays, 10 am – 4 pm, by appointment only. Contact Fred Vandersterre to book your appointment – 519-887-9506 or fvandersterre@gmail.com.

TODAY: Carpet Bowling 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Join us for carpet bowling at the South Huron Recreation Community Hall on Fridays from 10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon. Cost of play is $3.00 per person. For more information, please contact the Community Services Department at (519) 235-0310 ext. 303 or communityservices@southhuron.ca for more information. Please note there is no carpet bowling on Friday December 26th and Friday January 2nd.

TODAY: Goderich: Tech Time 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration Required* Book a 30 minute session to get help with how to use library e-resources, your new device, and/or your email account. For more information: goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | (519) 524-9261

TODAY: Switch Free Play 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm The Exeter Branch invites you to try out our new Nintendo Switch! Drop-in afterschool to play games! Every other Friday from 3:30-4:30PM.

TODAY: Wingham, Tech Time 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Alice Munro Branch, Wingham, hosts Tech Time each Friday afternoon. Book a 30-minute session to receive one-on-one help with library e-resources, your device, and/or your email account. Lessons are limited to the technical knowledge of library staff. Hardware issues or highly specific questions may require the assistance of qualified computer service technicians. Registration Required. To register for this in-person program, contact the branch by calling 519-357-3312 or emailing winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca.

TOMORROW: Seaforth Optimist Breakfast With Santa. Seaforth Optimist Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 6th at the Seaforth Community Centre Time…….7:30 am to 11:00 am. Santa due to arrive at 8:00 am. Pancakes, sausages,scrambled eggs, toast, juice/coffee being served. $5.00 a person or $20.00 per family. There will be a silent Auction. Contact Seaforth Optimist Club (Brian Barry)

TOMORROW: Goderich: Tech 101: Certification Workshops 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Registration Required. Ages 13+. Get certified to use the library’s tech – Cricut Maker Heat Press, Virtual Reality, Button Maker and 3D Printer! Learn safe usuage in a Tech 101 Workshop and enjoy open access to create anytime at the library. *Users must successfully pass certification before using the devices on their own. Contact: goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TOMORROW: Brussels Santa Claus Parade. Santa Claus is coming to town on December 6! Enjoy a parade of floats, tractors and of course, catch a glimpse of Santa! The theme is “Barnyard Christmas”. Horses permitted in the parade with proper insurance.

SUNDAY: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA hosted by The Optimist Club of East Williams. Ailsa Craig Community Centre, Sun Dec 7, 2025 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST) Ages 13 and up $15. Children 4-12 years $5. Children under 4 Free Children’s raffles Bring your camera for pictures with Santa Supporting children and youth in our community.

SUNDAY: Holiday Open House @ the Huron County Museum, Huron County Museum, North St, Goderich, ON, Canada. Sun Dec 7, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST) FREE admission to the museum. Join us to celebrate the holiday season with live music, refreshments and family activities and crafts! Team Gingerbread Decorating workshop & competition is also happening that day: Can you make Huron County’s best Gingerbread house? Create a team with your family or friends! (reservations required because of limited space, $15 for a gingerbread kit with all supplies per team, includes instructions with a professional baker. Children under 12 should be with an accompanying adult) Session 1: 1:30 PM Session 2: 2:30 PM Session 3: 3:30 PM Team gingerbread decorating requires pre-registration and costs $15 per team ($10 for Museum members): https://www.huroncountymuseum.ca/series/team-gingerbread-decorating/ but entrance to the museum and all other activities & refreshments are free for the open house!