Christmas at our Libraries
Is it December already?! Are you ready to get in the Christmas spirit? Join us at the Bruce Johnston Branch Saturday, Dec 1st, 11:00 am, where we will be decorating for the holidays. We will also be making felt Christmas trees and decorations at the Bruce Johnston Branch, Saturday Dec 1st, 10:00am (please reserve…
Recycled Sweaters Find New Life as Stylish, Environmentally-Friendly Mittens
It’s not glamourous but it is commendable; Amanda Benns creates beautiful, hand-made mittens using items destined for the second hand store or even the dump. She scoops up used, unloved and untrendy sweaters and diverts them from their looming, ignoble end, using them as raw materials for her beautiful and practical creations. With the…
The EarlyOn Centre’s Christmas Events
The Old Millbrook School EarlyON Child and Family Centre will be at Christmas in the Village selling popcorn and helping to spread holiday cheer, with a crafty table for the children! Stop by and see us! The following week the centre will host a Holiday Potluck Event on Tuesday December 11th from 10:30am to…
Cavan Art’s Valerie Kent Promotes Art for Everyone
Like the little engine that could, Valerie Kent just keeps on chugging. Recent knee surgery slowed her down a bit, but she’s back at it, hosting painting workshops, private painting parties, writing for art journals, and organizing two more painting trips to France this summer, all while running her Art Gallery in Cavan. A…