COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SENIORS’ DROP IN PROGRAM – Every Wednesday, ongoing, from 11am to 3pm at the Syl Apps Community Centre, upstairs hall. This is a free event.

VIRTUAL REALITY FOR OLDER ADULTSWednesdays in February at 1 pm. Branch locations vary. Need a ride? A free taxi service is available for County of Brant residents; inquire with staff when registering wwwbrantlibraryca/vr

PARIS COMMUNITY SAFETY GROUP

MEETING -Monday February 13th at 7 p m in the community room at the Brant County O.P.P. detachment, This will be an information meeting and everyone is welcome.

VALENTINE’S DAY SPEAKER - Tuesday, February 14 at 6:30pm at the Paris Legion Branch 29, Canadian singer-songwriter and musical theatre actress Dana Jean Phoenix will perform and speak. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant, If you would like to attend, please write to Kiwanisparisbrant@gmail.com for more information.

Paris Outdoor Sketchers 2023

OPEN HOUSE- Saturday, February 12 from 1 – 3:30 pm, hosted at The Crew / Real Estate, 70 Hartley Ave. Join Us for our group’s first Open House! This will be a show & tell event where we will all share tips and ideas, and have the opportunity to enjoy special presentations by Sandy Stevens and Christa Potter. We will also be brainstorming locations for our 2023 outdoor events (and of course, there will be an opportunity to sketch within this event!)

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-February 15, 7 p.m. at the Gaukel Memorial Community Centre (St. George) where they will have a guest speaker discussing how to safeguard your home.

SIZZLING STEAK COOKING CLASS- Hosted by the Culinary Academy, February 18th , Please bring your own reusable containers and water bottle to help us reduce the use of single use plastics. Ticket prices/bookings available online.

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The Willett Employee Reunion supports the Urgent Care Centre with a $455 donation

Looking for something to do after school, or keep you busy on the weekend? Register or drop by the library for in-person and crafting fun

Take & Make @ Home - February's DIY kits include a no-sew heart pillow for tweens, 9+ and LED greeting cards LED for teens, 13+

The Many Faces of Link - A Dungeons & Dragons/Legend of Zelda adventure for tweens, 10+; Wednesdays at the St. George Branch at 3:30 PM; registration is required.

Who you gonna call? A Dungeons & Dragons drop-in adventure for teens, 13+; Fridays at the Paris Branch at 3:30 PM

On October 29, 2022 over 115 guests attended the Willett Employee Reunion event enjoying food provided by Strodes BBQ and Deli, entertainment by DJ Dan Shantz from Events by Flashpoint DJ Services, and cakes designed and decorated by Jessica Baer. Proceeds from this event are dedicated to The Willett Urgent Care Centre and help to purchase essential medical equipment to benefit patient care. Thank you to the organizing committee Diane Hammer, Darlene Edwards, Wendy Baer, Karen Vance and Dora Kuilboer. Pictured left to right are Dora Kuilboer, Wendy Baer, Diane Hammer and Darlene Edwards.

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Teen Reviewers Program - Teens, 13+, who need volunteer hours are encouraged to become a Teen Reviewer at the Library!

Make it with Makey Makey!- Tuesday, February 7 at 6:30 PM Paris Branch - 12 William Street, Paris, Ontario. This program is for kids ages 8+. Register using the link above or connect with your local branch and sign up with staff.

Braided T-Shirt Placement- Wednesday, February 15 at 6:30 PM Burford Branch - 24 Park Avenue, Burford Cost $10/participant Develop the skills you need to create textile pieces, and go home with your own braided placemat. Register at your local library branch