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November 2016
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RENFREW COLLINGWOOD COMMUNITY NEWS
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Annual Artisans Village Market – Table registration Nov. 1-31 The 8th annual Collingwood Artisans Village Market will take place on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 am to 4 pm in the lobby area and multipurpose rooms at Collingwood Neighbourhood House. Free Admission. Drop by and check out 20 local artisans from the RenfrewCollingwood area who will be showcasing their crafts. There will be a raffle draw for a chance to win a homemade gingerbread house as well as food baskets prizes! Table registration for crafters and artisans starts from Nov. 1 to Nov. 31. To book a table, contact rcmancraftfair@gmail.com Winter markets start in November Winter Market at Nat Bailey Stadium (10am-2pm) – Saturdays, Nov. 5 – Apr. 22 More info at http://eatlocal.org/markets/natbailey/ Winter Market at Hastings Park (10am-2pm) – Sundays, Nov. 6 – Apr. 30. More info at http://eatlocal.org/markets/hastings-park/ Uncover Your Creeks – Renfrew Ravine Sunday, Nov. 27 9 am-12 pm Renfrew Ravine, East 29th Avenue and Atlin Street Take action to improve the health of the local watershed! Join Evergreen the last Sunday of the month for citizen-science training and other activities at Renfrew Ravine. By helping monitor water quality, and removing invasive species and replacing them with native plants, you can help ensure the ravine’s Still Creek remains a vital and functioning part of the urban ecosystem. Contact Chantelle at cchan@evergreen.ca if you have any questions.
Want to improve your public speaking skills? Check out the Telespeakers Toastmasters club Toastmasters offers individuals the opportunity to learn how to speak with a prepared speech, as well as parliamentary procedure, Robert’s Rules of Order and impromptu speaking and how to run a meeting. The club provides a positive and supportive experience in which members are empowered to develop leadership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. It is an open club always accepting new members. Meetings are held Friday mornings from 7:30-9 am in the Telus Building on the 6th floor in the Burnaby Room (adjacent to the cafeteria) at 3777 Kingsway, Burnaby, across from Central Park. Free parking (during meetings only) is available behind Minoa’s Taverna on Smith Ave. This club is open to the general public, not just TELUS employees. If you would like to attend as a guest or would like more information, please visit www.telespeakers.com or send an email to vpm-2328@toastmastersclubs.org.
Renfrew Branch, 2969 E. 22nd Ave. at Nootka, 604-257-8705
Collingwood Branch, 2985 Kingsway, 604-665-3953
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Harry Potter Party Don’t you wish that you could party with your favourite book character? Through crafts and games all inspired by the characters from this series, have fun and celebrate the characters you know and love. Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, 3:30-4:30 pm
Reading Buddies: Reading practice with teen volunteers - For Grades 2-4. Registration Thursdays, October 20-December 1, 4-5 pm
Acting Up: Readers’ Theatre for Kids Have fun making theatre while you read! Kids will explore acting techniques and build characters as they read a play together. The final session will be a performance. Please contact the branch to register. For ages 8-11. Thursdays, Nov. 3, 10 & 17, 3:30 – 4:30 pm Nov. 24 Performance 7-8 pm Storytimes at Renfrew A program for parents and caregivers with young children. Share songs, rhymes and stories. Drop in Babytime (0-18 months). Wednesdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 30, 11:15 am Toddlertime (18 mos-3 yrs). Tuesdays, Sept. 20 to Nov. 29, 10:15 am *NEW* Chinese Storytime. Thursdays, Sept. 22 to Nov. 24, 2:00-2:30 pm Family Storytime (0-7 yrs). Saturdays, Sept. 24 to Dec. 3, 11:15 am Lego Mondays Come express your creativity with Lego and make new friends. Lego provided. For ages 6-12. Drop in. Every Monday, 3:30 pm Afternoon at the Movies Come in on Friday afternoons for family friendly movies! Drop in. Fridays, 3:30 pm Nov. 4: The Little Mermaid Nov. 18: The Aristocats Nov. 25: The Fox and the Hound Teen Advisory Group (T.A.G.) Come join our TAG! If you would like to share your opinion on our teen programs, services and/or collections, and discover volunteer opportunities to earn community hours, then TAG is for you! Drop-in to check it out before signing up. Ages 13-18. First Wednesday every month: Wednesday ,Nov. 2, 4-5 pm ADULT PROGRAMS BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby Book Club (in Mandarin) 帶着寶寶參加讀書會(國語) Are you the parent or caregiver of a child under four? Love to read books? Want to join a book club, talk about books written for adults and meet in a baby-friendly setting? Then this is the club for you. Conducted in Mandarin. 家里有不到四岁的孩子要照料，可又喜好讀書? 想和別 人交流讀書體會，又希望能帶上小寶寶? 這個讀書會正 合您的心意。國語 Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, 10:30–11:30 am ESL Conversation Circle Improve your spoken English skills in a supportive environment. Learn about your community and Canadian culture while making new friends. This class is suitable for intermediate speakers. Saturdays, Nov. 5 & 19, 2 pm
Harry Potter Party - For ages 6-12. Drop in Saturday, November 26, 2:30-3:30 pm Lego Block Party - For ages 6-12. Drop in Saturdays, once a month, 10:30-11:30 am Family Storytime - Drop in Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am November 3-December 8 Babytime - Drop in Thursday mornings, 11:30 am-12:00 pm November 3-December 8 ADULT PROGRAMS One-to-One Computer Training Every week. Want to learn how to use a computer? How to send an email? More about VPL’s online collections, eBooks? Call the library 604-665-3953 to book a 45-minute session. Free Basic Taxation and Estate Planning Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6-7 pm Learn what is estate planning, tools and transferring the estate to the next generation. Space is limited. RSVP required by Monday, Nov. 7. Call 604665-3953 or 604-877-7133 or visit the Collingwood branch.
Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities – December 3
Saturday, December 3, 2016 is the annual celebration for International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and Kickstart Disability Arts & Culture wants to start a new tradition. This year, Kickstart will host the 1st Annual Public Gathering for International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This gathering will take place from 1-3 pm at the steps of the Vancouver Art Gallery on Robson Street. Please join Kickstart and supporting organizations, companies, allies and people who live with a disability to share some time together in public on this very special day. If you are interested in helping make this event happen, please contactYuri Arajs at kickstartdirector@gmail.com.