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The 48 – Exeter-Grand Bend event round up!

By 90.5 myFM News staff Oct 16, 2024 | 6:00 AM

Get ready for the week in Exeter-Grand Bend!

TODAY

  • 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.

TOMORROW

  • EarlyON – Seaforth @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us indoors at Northside United Church – 54 Goderich St. W, Seaforth *Enter the parking lot off of Church Street. Watch for our EarlyON sign closest to the door that you’ll enter.  If the door is locked, ring the doorbell to the upper right of the door. For Parents/Caregivers with children 0-6 years. Register to join us to connect with other families and EarlyON Facilitators, engage in play-based activities, sing interactive songs and chat about topics of interest to parents. Check out our indoor roller coaster!
  • Seaforth Library Book Club @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Seaforth Library Book Club meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from noon until 1pm. Everyone welcome. Please contact the library for the title of the month.
  • Webinar – Immigrant Health Care: Understanding & Addressing Barriers @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm When moving to rural areas, immigrants face many challenges navigating and accessing health care systems. Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health’s upcoming episode 3 of Season 5 of the virtual lecture series in partnership with the Huron County Immigration Partnership features co-presenters, Dr. Saleema Allan, assistant professor at the University of Western Ontario and Dr. Jennifer Dean, associate professor at the University of Waterloo and Registered Professional Planner. They will be exploring the topic of “Immigrant Health Care: Understanding & Addressing Barriers”.
  • Knitting Group – Bayfield Branch @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Knit, relax and meet fellow knitters each week at the Bayfield Branch. All are welcome to drop into this free program to knit together and share tips and tricks. Please note this program is community-led.
  • Tech Time – Bayfield @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Book a 30-minute, in-person session at Bayfield Branch, to get help with how to use library e-resources, how to use your new device and/or how to use your email account. Please bring your device(s) and any information to help with your question (error messages/email information, etc.) REGISTRATION: Please contact the branch to arrange a session by emailing bayfieldlibrary@huroncounty.ca or calling 519-565-2886.
  • The Well Youth Hub – Exeter @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join The Well Community Collective for weekly youth drop-in at the Exeter Library. These sessions aim to empower wellness and foster a sense of community by providing equitable, culturally sensitive spaces tailored to the needs or rural and marginalized youth. No registration required. For more information please visit thewellcc.ca
  • Virtual Reality Free Play – Blyth @ 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm Discover the Huron County Library’s exciting new Virtual Reality headset by booking a session at the Blyth 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 Blyth Branch to book your 30-minute VR experience! Email blythlibrary@huroncounty.ca or phone 519-523-4400.
  • Drop-in Grief Support – Clinton @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm We all experience grief – whether it’s the loss of a loved one or pet, a relationship or home, or even a life that hasn’t turned out how you wanted. Join the TSF on October 17, from 4-6 pm for drop-in grief support with Huron Hospice. Ask questions, learn coping skills, find out what to do when you’re triggered, and more, in a safe and compassionate environment.
  • Multilingual Movie Nights @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Multilingual Movie Nights celebrate the many languages spoken in Huron County with a film and free refreshments! All films to be screened in their original language(s) with English subtitles. Multilingual Movie Nights are the third Thursday of each month in the museum theatre this fall & winter. Movies are screened with a light snack and a hot or cold drink. Please pre-register on Eventbrite to RSVP, & help us know quantities of snacks needed! No purchase is required to pre-register via Eventbrite. Upon arrival, movie nights are included with paying regular admission to the museum, free for museum members, or free/by-donation with your Huron County Library card. Pre-registration ends one hour before the event. Walk-ins are still welcome as capacity allows. Pre-registration guarantees your spot with the theatre capacity and helps us to provide adequate refreshments. Snacks served at 6:45. Movie to begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Refreshments available while they last! Please note that films may not be appropriate for all audiences. A rating has been provided when possible. Unrated films should be assumed to be for an adult audience.

IN LOCAL SPORTS:

Exeter Hawks: 

 

South Huron Sabres:
Lambeth Lancers B @ U13 Boys B South Huron Rec Centre
St. Thomas Jr Stars B @ U15 Boys B South Huron Rec Centre
Mid Huron Huskies @ U18 Boys LMLL BLACK Stephen Township Arena
Goderich Flyers:
The Full South Huron Sabre schedule can be found here: Schedule & Results (South Huron Minor Hockey)

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

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