he 48 – Exeter-Grand Bend event round up!

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 – 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Tech Time – Wingham @ 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.
• GODERICH: LA Cribbage @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Weekly Cribbage. Fridays 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. $2.00 Everyone is welcome. 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.

TOMORROW

• Maitland Trail ‘El Camino’ Hike $35 – $45 El Camino Maitland (El Camino del Sinuoso Rio Maitland) is a 2-day hike along the entire Maitland Trail on September 21 & 22. 2024. The Camino will mostly follow the whole Maitland Trail from the trail head near Auburn to Goderich. With the Camino detours, the trail is almost 50.6 km. There are options to hike shorter distances (Saturday – 16 km or 11 km; Sunday – 13 km). Registration goes live on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration includes shuttles, trail maps, checkpoints, and more!
• Froggy Festival @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. WorldRooted: the Art Project for People presents FROGGY FEST 2024, the day of family fun that only “hoppens” on LEAP YEARS!
  FREE reptile & amphibian special guests!
  FREE face-painting!
  FREE native-plant giveaways!
  FREE peanut-free snacks!
  FREE crafts for kids!
  FREE crafts for teens!
  FREE crafts for grown-ups!
  FREE outdoor concert!
  FREE art show!
  FREE eco education & support!
  FREE local outdoors groups!

  + a fabulous DOOR PRIZE of fine art valued at $2,000.00!

  + be one of the first 50 to buy the Froggy Fest Map, with all funds to our eco partners, and you’ll receive a FREE hand-potted Froggy Mug!

  + MORE! Come Care! Create! Celebrate! with us on September 21, 2024 (rain date Sept. 28)!
• 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
• Learn to Use Naloxone – Goderich @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Join the Tanner Steffler Foundation at the Goderich BIA Farmers’ Market Saturday September 21st and 28th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. It could help you save a life! 1 Courthouse Square, Goderich
• 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.
• Harvest Fest 2024 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Harvest Fest is coming to Clinton on September 21. The one-day fall festival in downtown Clinton includes activities for all ages. Bring the kids out for a day of bouncy castles, face painting, rock climbing, and more. Check out the classic car show, see what local vendors are selling at the craft market, and enjoy live music. Albert St., Clinton, ON
• Londesborough Lions Club Fish Fry @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm. 15th Annual Fish Fry hosted by the Londesborough Lions Club. $25/person – advance orders only. Drive through take-out. All proceeds to community betterment.
• beyond ana – opening celebration @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. All are welcome to the Museum to celebrate the opening of the exhibit beyond ana on Saturday, Sept. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with opening remarks at 7 p.m. in the Museum theatre before the exhibit viewing. beyond ana is a new art exhibit by Blyth artist Kelly Stevenson and serves as both a tribute to a voice lost before its time and a catalyst to start conversations.
• BIA Sunday Market – Goderich @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. THE GODERICH BIA SUNDAY MARKET IS OPEN FROM MAY LONG WEEKEND TO OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND 9AM TO 2PM EVERY SUNDAY.

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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