Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!
TODAY
- Drop-in Quiet Study and Peer Support – Clinton @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm The Tanner Steffler Foundation is hosting drop-in quiet study and peer support every Tuesday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the TSF office, located at 80 Mary St. Unit 3, Clinton.
- 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 – Seaforth @ 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 and Connect with EarlyON – 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.
- Virtual Reality Free Play – Wingham @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Discover the Huron County Library’s exciting new Virtual Reality headset by booking a session at the Alice Munro Branch! 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 Alice Munro Branch to book your 30 minute VR experience! 519-357-3312 or email winghamlibrary@huroncounty.ca
- Crafternoons – Bayfield @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm It’s time to get crafty at the Bayfield Branch! Drop in each week to get creative with a variety of fun craft supplies. What will you make?
- 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.
- 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.
- Aging by the Book – Goderich @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Aging by the Book is a 6-week reading circle that uses chosen selections by various writers to spark conversation about aging. This program also aims to create a meaningful opportunity for older adults to connect with each other while sharing insights and exploring issues that often arise in the later years of life. AGES: Ages 60+
- Centre for Employment & Learning Services Info Session – Exeter @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Register for the session and learn more about job search support and other training services available through the Centre for Employment and Learning! To register contact the Exeter Branch at 519-235-1890 or exeterlibrary@huroncounty.ca
- Going Batty – Exeter @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join the ABCA for Going Batty at the Exeter Branch! Three bat species are now at risk of extinction. Discover the risks and learn about the importance of our furry flying friends! Wednesday, October 16 from 4:00-5:30pm at the Exeter Branch. No registration required.
- English Conversation Circle – Exeter @ 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 program is provided in partnership with Huron County Immigration Partnership. This is a drop-in program – no registration is necessary.
IN LOCAL SPORTS:
Exeter Hawks:
South Huron Sabres:
Port Stanley Jr Sailors Black @ U13 Boys LMLL Stephen Township Arena
U18 Girls C @ Wilmot Wolverines C Wilmot Complex (Schout)
U13 Boys B-2 @ Strathroy Jr. Rockets B Gemini (Blue)
U15 Boys LMLL RED @ Lucan Lucan Arena
Goderich Flyers:
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)
The Full Goderich Flyer schedule can be found here: Goderich Flyers Schedule September 2024-25 Regular Season | Goderich Flyers (hockeytech.com)
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
