There’s another “Winter Chill in Cottam” THIS SATURDAY! Featuring Karen Morand and Colin Gronert. Part of our January Concert Series. Join us at Cottam United Church for live music with local musicians. Come early to shop, dine and experience our fantastic Cottam retailers and restaurants. Admission is FREE! Learn more: http://ow.ly/JRp450MkCln […]
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Art Scoop: Cheryl Borkowski Has a Passion for Creativity
Passionately discovering Art in this season of my life. What a joy! In the past two years art has become one of my greatest passions and joys. Throughout my life as early as I can remember I have been creative in something. It started with experiencing finger painting, playdoh, coloring […]
Kingsville Announces January Concert Series
Winter Chill in Cottam The Town of Kingsville is excited to present Winter Chill in Cottam, part of our January Concert series, in conjunction with Kingsville Music Society. Join us Saturdays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at Cottam United Church (137 County Road 34 West) to hear live music […]
Point Pelee National Park to Be Temporarily Closed January 5–20, 2023
To ensure the long-term health of Point Pelee National Park’s sensitive ecosystems, Parks Canada and Caldwell First Nation will be conducting a deer population reduction activity in the park between January 5 and January 20, 2023, inclusive. Public safety is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada and therefore Point […]
Canada Post Deadlines for Christmas Mailings and Letters to Santa
Thinking about sending cards and packages out to people you love this holiday season? You may be wondering when everything needs to be sent in order to arrive on time. Canada Post can help with that. Deadlines for packages and for cards can be found on Canada Post’s website. And that […]
Art Scoop: Self-Taught Artist Bert Moore Shares His Story
I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. As a child, I exhibited a unique artistic ability. I am a self-taught artist. Throughout my life, I have experimented with a wide variety of mediums. While living in the scenic hills of Caledon, Ontario, I came to know first hand the beauty […]
In Focus: Change Your Angle, Frame Your Subject
In this five-part series, academic, retired teacher and multimedia artist Diane J Sanderson shares tips for improving your photography skills. This week’s instalment focuses on two simple techniques that are sure to take your photos to the next level. CHANGE YOUR ANGLE Changing the angle of your camera allows you […]
Art Scoop: Peter Olsen Reflects on Artistic Influences in His Life
The first connection to art and myself was in the first grade. The teacher had us all facing her as she started doing the alphabet. She got to B and drew a balloon with a tail on it. The wavy line caught my attention and I dared to turn and […]
Ready to Fall Back This Weekend?
We shouldn’t be so shocked. All the signs have been there. The days are slowly getting cooler. Night is falling earlier and earlier. The slow slide into autumn, then winter, has been inching its way along. This weekend, though, things change with a bang. That’s right. It’s time to switch […]
Pick up Native Flower Seeds at Library Branches Starting October 31
Native Flower Seeds Native flower seeds will be available starting Monday, October 31st. No trick here! Stop by any of our branches and choose up to 5 different seed packs to plant before the ground freezes. What do you need? Just an Essex County Library card! While supplies last, please […]