COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TODAY! PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Hosted by Smokey Hollow Estates, January 4th from 9 am to 12:30 pm More information available smokeyhollowestates.ca

JANUARY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MEETING– January 9th , 7 pm to 9 pm at the Paris Fairgrounds Community Room. A cozy conversation with Local Author Cathi Bond and Riverside Bookshelf Owner Alison Fishburn. Community Giving: Bring one gently used book to restock Little Free Libraries. Everyone welcome

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS ARE BACK! - join us at the Paris Legion branch 29 on Friday, January 10th 5pm for the return of our Friday Night Dinners, starting with Fish and Chips! Stay tuned for more announcements and details about upcoming menus. No membership required –everyone is welcome!

PARIS SKETCHERS GROUP – Meets monthly at various locations in the county to sketch. January meeting is at the Paris Baptist Church (corner of William & Broadway St) on Saturday, January 18th from 1 pm to 3 pm. New members of all skill levels welcome. See story on page 9.

BRANT COUNTY MEN’S PROBUS CLUB

MEETING – Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 10 AM at the Sherwood Restaurant Brantford Guest speaker is Zig Misiak to discuss his book on Jay Silverheels, who played Tonto in the Lone Ranger movies. New Members always welcome.

PARIS OPTIMIST CLUB YOUTH DANCE – THE

1ST OF 2025! - Friday January 17, 2025. The dance is for students in grades 5 to 8 only Grade 9 and older students are welcome to attend as volunteers. The DJ begins the Dance at 7:00 pm and it ends at 10:00 pm Volunteers must arrive at 6:45 pm The Dance is held at the Syl Apps Community Centre, 51 William Street in Paris with adult chaperones. Entry fee is $5.00 with a concession booth for pop, chips, candy and pizza. All proceeds support the Paris Optimist Club and its projects for the youth of our community. For any further information and to volunteer as a chaperone or as a high school student, please call 226.802.5063 or 519.757.5020.