The Exeter Grand Bend 48

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

TODAY: Goderich: Wake Up Wednesday  9:00 am Join us every Wednseday morning for coffee, connection, and helpful information in a supportive community setting. Guest speakers and topics will vary. Everyone is welcome. Presentation begins at 9:00 AM. Café 109 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109, Goderich. Contact Goderich Legion: +1 519-524-9282 or goderichlegion@gmail.com

TODAY: Tiny Champs Playtime  9:30 am – 11:30 am Come join us on Wednesdays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for Tiny Camps Playtime – Parent & Tot Sports Drop-in at the Crediton Community Centre Hall. All activities are set up in kid-friendly versions, so little champs can participate at their own pace while building confidence, coordination, and a love of movement through play. Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Bean Bag Toss, and Bowling. $3.00 Drop-in fee. No pre-registration required.

TODAY: Play and Read  10:00 am – 11:00 am Join the Huron County Library and Huron EarlyON every Wednesday morning at the Exeter Branch for interactive play, stories and songs. This program is geared towards parents/caregivers and children 0-6 years.

TODAY: Goderich: Senior Technology “Back to School” Camp  10:00 am Got tech questions? We’ve got friendly faces and real answers! Join us every Wednesday from 10AM to 12PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 109 in Goderich for a FREE, hands-on, low-pressure digital learning session. Whether you want to learn how to use your phone, tablet, or laptop — or just get a little more confident online — our tech mentors are here to help.  It’s never too late to go back to school! In partnership with Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 109 Goderich. Contact +1 519-524-9282 or goderichlegion@gmail.com

TODAY: Wingham, Tai Chi  10:30 am – 11:30 am Join us at the Alice Munro Branch for weekly Tai Chi sessions, all skill levels welcome! This program is run by community volunteers and is a drop-in program, for adults and seniors. No registration is necessary. Contact Alice Munro Branch Library

TODAY: Coffee, Cards & Checkmates  1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Join us for Coffee, Cards and Checkmates Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm at the Dashwood Community Centre. $3.00 Drop-in fee. No pre-registration required.

TODAY: Tech Time  2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Book a 30-min session to get help with how to use library e-resources, your new device, and/or your email account. Registration required. Please contact the branch to register.

TODAY: Art Club  3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Come to the Exeter Branch on every third Wednesday of the month for Art Club! We will be learning new techniques, and experimenting with different mediums every month. Art Club is a safe space to explore your creativity! Art Club is for ages 10+. This is a drop-in program, no registration is necessary.

TODAY: Public Skating (STA)  4:00 pm – 4:50 pm FREE public skating at the Stephen Township Arena.

TODAY: Goderich: Teen Takeover Night: Felt Chain Craft. Registration Required. Ages 13-18. Once a month, the library becomes your space! Join us for Teen Takeover, a special event where teens can hang out, eat pizza, and dive into a mix of fun activities—from games and crafts to creative challenges and more. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and enjoy a night that’s all about you.  Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TODAY: Conversation Circles  6:30 pm – 8:00 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 is an all ages event. This is a drop-in program, no registration required.

TODAY: Badminton  6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The badminton program takes place on Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM from September 17th, 2025 to June 17th, 2026. The program is designed for participants ages 14 and over and takes place in the large gym at the South Huron District Highschool located at 92 Gidley Street East in Exeter. The cost per play is $3.00, please bring exact change. Nets and birdies are provided, please bring your own racquet. Registration is required. Please sign up using our Signup Genius site.

TODAY: Goderich: Jammer Night  7:00 pm  Jammer Night at the Goderich Legion! Calling all musicians, singers, and music lovers! Wednesday nights at 7PM are your chance to jump in, play along, sing out, or just soak up the talent in the room. Bring your instrument, your voice, or simply your love of live music—and let’s make something magical together. All skill levels welcome. All vibes welcome. Everyone welcome. Contact +1 519-524-9282 or goderichlegion@gmail.com

TOMORROW: Public Skating (SHRC)  11:00 am – 11:50 am FREE public skating at the South Huron Recreation Centre.

TOMORROW: Goderich: Ukulele Group  11:30 am – 1:00 pm Drop in Thursday mornings to learn to play the ukulele! All are welcome and no experience needed. Bring your own instrument or borrow from the Library (limited number available). Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TOMORROW: Coffee, Cards & Checkmates  12:30 pm – 2:00 pm  Join us for Coffee, Cards & Checkmates Thursdays 12:30-2:00pm at the South Huron Recreation Centre Hall. $3.00 Drop-in fee. No pre-registration required.

TOMORROW: Goderich: Death Cafe with Huron Hospice  4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Presented in partnership with Huron Hospice, join us on the third Thursday of each month January-June, 2026 for coffee, tea, cookies and conversation about death and dying. This free event is an open conversation about death and its impacts. The museum will share items from their collection related to death and dying at the beginning of each  Cafe for discussion. Coffee and baked goods provided! Runs the third Thursday of each month, except for March when the cafe will be on Thursday, March 26th. Ages: 18+ Registration: Please register with Huron Hospice by emailing sally.brodie@huronhospice.ca or calling 519-525-6331.

TOMORROW: Goderich: Tech 101: Certification Workshops  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ages 13+ Registration Required. Get certified to use the library’s tech – Cricut & Heat Press, Virtual Reality, Button maker, and 3D Printer! Learn safe usage 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 devices on their own* Contact goderichlibrary@huroncounty.ca | 519-524-9261

TOMORROW: Card Night  6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Drop into the Blyth Branch each Thursday for an evening of cards. Play a familiar game of cards, or learn a new one, and have some fun at the library! This program is for Teens 13+ and Adults. This is a Drop-in program. No registration is necessary. Contact Blyth Branch Library

TOMORROW: Goderich: Warhammer Paint Night Need a new hobby? Want something that’s equal parts crafty and nerdy? Get introduced to Warhammer at MTG North’s Warhammer Paint Night on Thursday, February 19th. The event is taking place at MTG North (144 Courthouse Square) starting at 6PM. It’s totally free and there’s no registration necessary. Participants will get a FREE model to paint! Paint and instruction/tips will also be provided. Follow @mtgnorthcanada for more! Contact Phone: (519) 612-2050

TOMORROW: Goderich: Oral History Project: Turning Stories into History Workshop. The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol is launching a new community oral history initiative designed to help preserve local stories, memories and lived experiences. To support the public in documenting their own histories, the Museum is hosting free workshops that will introduce participants to oral history project planning, interview techniques, recording basics, and ethical guidelines. Whether you’re working on a community project, building a family archive, or just want to interview your grandmother, this session will give you the tools and confidence to start.

Feb. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented online through Zoom. Register here to receive log-in details: Meeting Registration – Zoom. Capacity is limited, so register early for one of these free sessions. Contact museum@huroncounty.ca  or 519-524-2686

TOMORROW: Goderich: Caregiver Connections Monthly Games Night. Join Huron Respite Network alongside Rural Response for Healthy Children for a games night with other parents/caregivers raising children with disabilities, autism, or mental health concerns! We will have a variety of games, complimentary snacks and drinks, as well as time to connect with other caregivers in a similar situation. Special thanks to Compass Minerals for sponsoring this event!