LOCAL EVENTS
Saturday July 6
Temiskaming Church will hold a Summer Carnival on Saturday, July 6 from 11AM - 3PM at Farr Park in Haileybury. There will be Inflatables, carnival games, face painting, prizes, and carnival food. Join them for this free family event.
There will be a charity Barbecue at Yves’ Prime Cut Meats Saturday, July 6th from 11 – 3 as a fundraiser for Zack’s Crib.
Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12
Temiskaming Church will be holding Camp Deep Water the week of Monday, July 8 to Friday, July 12 from 9AM - 12PM daily. The free Day camp for kids will have Crafts, games, stories, snacks and more.
Register at: www.temiskaming.church
Tuesday July 9
There will be a coffee house musical jam at St. Paul’s united church in New Liskeard on Tuesday, July 9th from 7 until 10pm. All musicians are welcome, young and old and of all musical abilities and styles, as well as those who appreciate music makers and their sound are welcome to enjoy an evening of local entertainment. Donations will be accepted at the door and refreshments will be available. For more information call Brian 647-5671.
Wednesday July 10
The TD Reading Club Family Storytime will take place Wednesday from 11 to noon at the New Liskeard Branch of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library. Stories are geared for children 8 years of age and under. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to join the program.
Hudson Outreach Library will be providing the ‘Summer Crafts for Kids’ program on Wednesday, July 10th from 2 until 4pm at the library, located on Highway 65 West, open to children ages 5 to 12.
Temiskaming Art Gallery’s Art in the Park begins Wednesday, July 10th from 6-8pm at the Harbourfront Pavillion in Haileybury. David Laronde are playing
Thursday July 11
The Temiskaming Shores Public Library presents ‘The Firebird’ by the Little Red Theatre Company at Riverside Place in New Liskeard on Thursday July 11th at 10:30am.m Free Admission.
Saturday July 13
The First annual Classic Car Show ‘Gathering of the Gear-Heads’ will take place on Saturday July 13th from 10am – 3pm at Bill Mathews Motors in New Liskeard.
The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is having a T.D. Summer Reading Club Story & Craft Program on Saturday, July 13th from 10:30 until noon at the New Liskeard branch. The ‘Save The Bees’ program is for children 5 to 10years old. To register or for more information call 705-647-4215
Monday July 15
Camp In Your Own Backyard is a children's day camp for ages 5-12 held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in New Liskeard July 15-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of registration fee, please bring a canned food item each day for our local food bank. For more information or to register call 705-647-8401 or e-mail Pastor George at NTL dot SYMPATICO dot CA.
Wednesday July 16
The TD Reading Club Family Storytime will take place Wednesday from 11 to noon at the Haileybury Branch of the Temiskaming Shores Public Library. Stories are geared for children 8 years of age and under. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to join the program.
Hudson Outreach Library will be providing the ‘Summer Crafts for Kids’ program on Wednesday, July 16th from 2 until 4pm at the library, located on Highway 65 West, open to children ages 5 to 12.
Temiskaming Art Gallery’s Art in the Park begins Wednesday, July 16th from 6-8pm at the Harbourfront Pavillion in Haileybury.
Saturday July 20
Haileybury Dental will hold their ‘Summer Sizzler’ event on Saturday, July 20th from 11am – 2pm at the Harbourfront Pavilion in Haileybury. Numerous activities for the kids, bounce house, face painting and live music, with food and refreshments available.
General Announcements
The Great Northern Craft Retreat will take place October 18 – 22th at the Legion Branch 33 in New Liskeard. For details visit great Northern Craft DOT ca or call Anna 705-650-2531. Space is limited so register early.
Need help using a smartphone or tablet? Questions about your e-reader or apps? The Temiskaming Shores Public Library’s Gadget Helper program takes place on Thursdays in New Liskeard and Haileybury. Call 705-647-4215 or 705-672-3707 to book a 45-minute one-on-one appointment.
The Temiskaming Lodge is looking for volunteers to spend time with the residents, weekday mornings and weekends. Please call 705-672-2123.
Narcotics Anonymous has their “just for today” group meetings at 70 Wellington street at St Paul’s united church every Thursday at 7pm and every Sunday at 7pm.
The Temiskaming Community Choir meets at the New Liskeard Community Hall every Monday evening from 7 until 9pm.
The MS support group has a meeting the first Monday of every month from 1 to 3pm at the new Liskeard arena lobby. For more information contact Dan at 705 563 2796.
Plan to attend the Music Jam every Wednesday night from 7-10pm at the Grand Boulevard in Earlton. Spectators and Musicians are welcome to listen and dance or bring your instrument to plug into their system.
The Hilliardton card party takes place on the second Tuesday of every month starting at 7 at the Hilliardton hall, everyone is welcome.
There will be a coffee house musical jam at St. Paul’s united church in New Liskeard from 7 until 10pm the second Tuesday of each month. All musicians are welcome, young and old and of all musical abilities and styles, as well as those who appreciate music makers and their sound are welcome to enjoy an evening of local entertainment. Donations will be accepted at the door and refreshments will be available. For more information call Brian 647-5671.
There will be a fibromyalgia support group the second Tuesday of each month at Our Mother Of Perpetual Help Church from 1pm to 3pm. for more info please contact Christine at 705 628 2019.
The Temiskaming Lioness Club welcomes new members to join them at the Lions dens below the New Liskeard community hall on the third Monday of every month at 7pm. for more information talk to any lioness member or call 647-4921
The Temiskaming Hospital Auxiliary holds their regular monthly meeting the fourth Monday of every month at 2 p.m. in the hospital boardroom, everyone is welcome.
The Temiskaming Quilters Guild holds meetings on the last Thursday of the month for more information please call 705-647-4020.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish is online... visit their website www.our mother of perpetual parish dot ca for information about the parish, weekly bulletin and other useful information and links.
Consider donating your old reusable items, such as clothing, shoes, cell phones and appliances, to the Canadian Diabetes clothesline program. Call 1-800-505-5525 for more information or to arrange pick up. Proceeds will help support the work of the association and more than 9 million Canadians with diabetes or pre-diabetes.
If you have items that are clean and good repair, consider donating your items to the Salvation Army thrift store. Your donations can be dropped off at the thrift store located on Whitewood Avenue in New Liskeard, during business hours Monday-Saturday 10-4. Profits help support the ongoing ministry of the Salvation Army family services.