Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO
TODAY
- Freedom To Read Week: Banned Books Panel Discussion – Virtual: Join panelists Richard Beaudry, Michael Nyby, and Jenni Boles for a discussion on book banning, protecting literature, and ensuring freedom to read. Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm. Registration: Register online at this link.
- Warhammer Night at the CC Studio: Join The Cultural Collective at the CC Studio for Warhammer Night. Time: 6:00 PM onwards. Players are encouraged to bring a 750 or 1,500 point army. Painting/building areas will be available for creative activities. All are welcome, and proceeds from CC events support arts and culture programming in the community.
- Tech Time – Seaforth: Book a 30-minute session at Seaforth Library from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to get your technology questions answered.
- Grand Bend Legion – Meat Draws & Karaoke: Meat Draws starting at 5:00 pm, followed by Karaoke at 7:00 pm.
On tap for tomorrow:
- Family Puzzles and Games – Zurich: Drop in to Zurich Library from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm for games, puzzles, and activities for families to enjoy.
- Escape the Library – Clinton: Experience a new magical escape room at Clinton Library from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Learn to Curl – Newcomers to Canada: Newcomers to Canada can learn to curl at Exeter Curling Club, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Children’s activities and refreshments provided for free!
- Coldest Night Of The Year: Join the winteriffic family-friendly walk in support of the Southern Huron Connection Centre at Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron St W, Exeter, Ontario, Canada. Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Join or create a team, fundraise, and walk to support those who are hungry, experiencing homelessness, or hurt. Learn more here.
- There is also a walk in Seaforth, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.
- Saturday Meat Draw featuring Midlife Crisis: Enjoy good friends, good food, and good music at the Exeter Legion, 316 William Street, Exeter, ON, Canada. Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
- Live Music at Torched Brewery: Enjoy live music from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Torched Brewery.
- Soup & Sandwich Saturday – Grand Bend Legion: Join us for Soup & Sandwich at Grand Bend Legion starting at 1:00 pm.
- Live Music at Dave’s Pub (at the Oakwood Resort): Experience live music at Dave’s Pub, located at the Oakwood Resort, starting at 7:00 pm.
- 32nd Annual Pancake Brunch at Fort Rose Maple Company in Parkhill – go see how maple syrup is made and fill your belly with delicious breakfast food – kicks off at 9am
LOCAL SPORTS: Support Our Teams
Busy weekend on the ice in minor hockey:
Friday, February 23:
- 2:15 PM: Away Tournament Game: U9 Boys MD1 @ Brantford 99ersP7 at Joe Thornton (St. Thomas) Presstran Rink
- 7:00 PM: Away Playoff Game: U15 Boys D @ Lambton Shores Predators DU15T3-OPB-07 in Forest (Amtelecom)
- 7:00 PM: Away Playoff Game: U11 Boys B @ Lucan Irish CU11T2-OPA-03 in Lucan
- 7:00 PM: Away Playoff Game: U11 Boys D @ North Middlesex Jr. Stars C in North Middlesex
- 8:10 PM: Away Playoff Game: U13 Boys B @ North Middlesex Jr. Stars CU13T1-OPB-02 in North Middlesex
Saturday, February 24:
- 7:15 PM: Home Tournament Game: U9 Boys MD1 vs St Thomas StarsS10 at Joe Thornton (St. Thomas)- Presstran Rink
- 7:30 PM: Home Playoff Game: U15 Girls BB vs Waterloo RavensOWHA in Hensall
- 8:30 PM: Home Playoff Game: U15 Girls A vs London in Zurich
Your Exeter Hawks are gearing up for back to back games tonight and Saturday:
- Friday, February 23
- Exeter vs. Petrolia at South Huron Arena, 8:00 pm EST
- Saturday, February 24
- Exeter vs. North Middlesex at North Middlesex and District Arena, 8:00 pm EST
That’s a wrap on today’s 48 – we will catch you tomorrow!
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Written by: B. Shakyaver