Book lovers and children are in for a treat at the City of Santa Maria Public Library.
The library is extending its hours starting Monday, July 11.
The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, the library is inviting families and children to an interactive and imaginative program presented by Pyjama Drama on Monday, July 11 at 11 a.m. in the Youth Services Altrusa Theater. The program features play, stories, and songs for children ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Also being held in the theater, preschoolers and caregivers are invited to learn how to create sensory bins on Wednesday, July 13 at 11 a.m.
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Grand Strand Humane Society is hosting free adoptions over the next two weeks for those looking to add a new member to the family.
The shelter recently announced that it has no open cages remaining and are looking to get as many animals adopted as possible.
GSHS will hold adoption events for cats and kittens from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at the shelter’s location at Tanger Outlets off Highway 501, across from Carolina Pottery and behind The Uniform Outlet.
A separate event for dogs and puppies will be held on July 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the GSHS location on Mr. Joe White Avenue and 21st Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.
The events also fall as part of the annual statewide PickMe! SC campaign, organized by No Kill South Carolina and the Charleston Animal Society. The campaign runs through July 17.
ANN ARBOR – Michigan Dining will host two in-person hiring events on July 13 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Quad Dining Hall.
According to a release, many positions start around $17-$18 per hour and select shifts offer higher rates.
Michigan Dining is currently hiring for the following positions:
Kitchen cleaners
Cooks
Food service workers
Interested candidates can apply at the event and receive a hiring decision before they leave. HR professionals will be on site to help provide hands-on support in completing resumes and job applications, according to a release.
Benefits from the first day of employment include:
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
A free meal per shift
Other benefits based upon time of employment are available, including eligibility for tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities once a 90-day probationary period has been completed.
In addition, employees can receive 2:1 retirement matching after completing one year of service.
According to Michigan Dining, full-time, year-round positions will start in mid-August. When the academic year ends in May, employees will transition to roles within Student Lift Facilities before resuming their positions at Michigan Dining in mid-August.
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“Positions available during the Michigan Dining hiring event are covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment,” reads a release.
The South Quad Dining Hall is located at 600 E. Madison St.
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Three rooms will be utilized in the museum for the event.
The first room, Llupi says, will share stories of refugees and their journeys of how they came to a place of safety.
The second room will consist of short presentations by the three collaborating members and a period for questions on what services are offered to refugees. CSS are the first to welcome and accommodate refugees, helping to find housing. CAIWA works with families, particularly women and children. CARE will be discussing their work with youth in schools and English courses.
The third room will be set like a theatre with what Llupi calls a “human library”. Eight refugees, rotating in groups of four, will gather to answer questions about their experience coming to Canada. Llupi says each story is unique, some coming as refugees from Colombia, others are high school students.
Llupi says that over the last three weeks, refugees coming to Red Deer include those from Afghanistan, Jordan, and Syria, with some moving to various different refugee camps before landing in Canada.
Despite the Russian-Ukrainian war, she says most Ukrainians coming to Canada are not registered as refugees but rather as “politically displaced persons”. This title, she says, does not provide them with the same help that refugees receive in Canada and has caused some confusion among organizations as to what they are allowed to provide them with.
Coming as an immigrant herself but not a refugee, Llupi hopes the event will provide a space for people to gain insight from those going through this journey first-hand and understanding their experience.
“I would like to break a little bit the barrier that you can ask questions if someone looks different or has an accent,” she said.
The organization also posted on their social media pages the films created by Reuben Tschetter, in association with CARE, from the 2016 live performances of “Journeys of Hope”, depicting the stories of multiple refugees.
On June 23 from 6 – 8 p.m., individuals can view a public showing of the films and meet those refugees in the Maple Room at CARE for Newcomers (202 – 5000 Gaetz Ave). Free refreshments will be available.
One day after the FIFA chose to sideline Edmonton, those who spearheaded the World Cup bid are reflecting on the loss while also looking to the future. As Chris Chacon reports, we may not have scored this one, but that won’t stop our city from trying to host big events.
Are you thinking about heading to college this fall? If you’re ready to pursue your dream career and looking to study at Georgian, we can help answer any questions you may have! The college is offering a Get to Know Georgian series of events on June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. These events run from 5 to 6 p.m. and they’re virtual so you can attend from wherever you are.
The college is offering a Get to Know Georgian series of events on June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9. These events run from 5 to 6 p.m. and they’re virtual so you can attend from wherever you are.
At Get to Know Georgian, not only will you learn about our programs and services – we’ll waive the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS) fee if you apply on the day of the event with a Georgian program as your #1 choice.
Whether you’re thinking about attending Georgian yourself or are a parent or supporter of a future student, this event is your opportunity to connect with our friendly recruitment team about all things Georgian.
“We’d encourage people to attend to explore their options as there’s still time to register for fall,” said Kristy Linklater, Associate Director, Marketing and Recruitment. “Many programs have room for September and our knowledgeable and friendly student recruitment team is here to answer all your questions, and assist you with applying to college.”
Get to Know Georgian is a great opportunity to:
learn how to get started by searching our 130+ full-time programs to find the right program fit
get information on the many supports available to students
find out what Georgian’s seven campuses have to offer as you explore post-secondary options
understand Georgian’s admission requirements, our application process and key dates
discover financial aid options
and more
There will also be a Q&A session where people can ask specific questions about Georgian.
Campus tours are back in Barrie, Orangeville, Orillia, Owen Sound and South Georgian Bay! If you’re thinking about studying at any of those campuses you can now book a campus tour.
Alex Saunders loves doing drag storytime for kids and has no plans to stop, even after being the target of online hate.
Saunders, a Saint John drag king whose stage name is Justin Toodeep, has been a drag performer for 12 years.
They’ve also been a dedicated volunteer with the YMCA and the Salvation Army, as well as spending the past five years reading books and making crafts with kids through the public library with drag storytime.
“Doing drag is about first and foremost giving back to your community,” they said.
The past week, though, Saunders experienced something they say they’ve been through before.
Alex Saunders, also known as Justin Toodeep, helped host a drag storytime with the Saint John Free Public Library on June 5. This is a photo from the actual event. (Supplied by Alex Saunders)
They’ve been receiving hate messages, some even threatening their life, after Saint John People’s Party of Canada candidate Nicholas Pereira made an online post about a drag storytime event.
Saunders was part of that event last weekend through the Saint John Free Public Library in Market Square.
Pereira paired the event’s information with an unrelated image of a young person tipping a burlesque dancer by putting money in their underwear, spreading misinformation about what drag story time is all about.
He has since deleted the post, but not before it reached hundreds, causing both strangers and people Saunders knows to attack them online.
“I haven’t been letting it get me down too much,” Saunders said. “But it makes me feel very unsafe in my own community.”
No plans to stop
Although they fear for their personal safety, Saunders has no intention of stepping back from drag performances, including events for kids.
Support from the community has kept pace with the hatred they’ve been experiencing, they said, and they plan to keep going and perform at more Pride celebrations in Saint John in August.
“The outpouring of love from my own community, and from supporters and allies has been unreal, absolutely unreal.”
The library said it has hosted four drag storytime events, intended to celebrate diversity during Pride Month, and people have been “very supportive.”
“Activities such as this are a healthy part of a child’s development as they develop an understanding of and respect for differences, while feeling free to explore identities,” head librarian Laura Corscadden said in an email.
“Programs such as this have been offered successfully over the past several years in many other public libraries in other jurisdictions around North America.”
Saunders said they want to be part of events for kids because kids don’t have very many queer role models.
“They see me out there, being my weird self and living my best life. And, you know, they fall in love with that,” Saunders said.
Saunders said because they have a charisma kids are drawn toward, the least they can do for the community is read to children and show them there are different kinds of people in the world.
“People need to know that they’re not alone. And that’s what I like about drag story time. Plus, how cool is it to read stories to kids, make them happy and give them cookies?”
What happens at drag storytime?
Blair Richardson and her family moved to New Brunswick from Toronto a year and a half ago.
Richardson, who has a young daughter nicknamed Mouse, said her family was always connected with the queer community in Toronto, going to events like drag storytime and drag brunches.
“I think a lot of youth need to not only hear it if they are part of that community, or will eventually be, but also the kids that will just grow up to be straight,” said Richardson, a supporter of the drag storytime series in Saint John.
“It’s important that they hear the regularity of the stories that are presented here, the inclusion, the messages of love.”
While she’s noticed a difference in how many queer-friendly places are available in Saint John — there are no gay bars, for example — she said attending events like drag story time has helped her family find friends when they didn’t know anybody in the city.
She even worked with the library to expand storytime events beyond just Pride week in August.
Richardson said the drag storytime events themselves are always full of colour and costume — all outfits are appropriate for kids, she added.
Her daughter also loves books and reading.
“It really combines a lot of the passions that a five year old should have, which are, you know, stage and entertainment and literacy.”
Blair Richardson’s daughter, Mouse, plans to try out drag herself for the first time this summer — using the name ‘Mouse-tache’. (Supplied by Blair Richardson)
The stories the drag kings and drag queens read to kids usually focus on themes of acceptance and being yourself — Richardson pointed to a recent story by Michael Hall called Red: A Crayon’s Story about a blue crayon inside a red wrapper that goes on a journey to find its true colours.
On top of reading stories, kids get to do crafts and have a snack at drag story time.
“It’s just a really beautiful event for kids to be a part of,” Richardson said.
Her daughter, who looks forward to drag storytime “more so than anything else in life,” is even trying out drag for the first time later this summer.
“Mouse just wants to be just like Alex, in kind of every aspect of life, and really looks up to them.”
Photo Courtesy BPM Fitness CO. Grande Prairie Facebook Page
By Tanner Smith
Fight Event
Jun 10, 2022 | 2:10 PM
BPM Fitness and Icon Kickboxing is hosting a boxing, kickboxing, and mixed MMA event Saturday, June 11, at the Tara Centre at Evergreen Park.
Maxwell Golden, a Third Degree Black Belt at Gladiators Martial Arts and Grande Prairie local, will be in the co-main event for this fight night, He encourages everyone in the area to come out and watch…
“Well a lot of people don’t know but Grande Prairie has a very strong fight community. We have exceptionally skilled fighters here and to come to show that support and show our town doesn’t back down from a challenge, that kind of thing.”
“I’d like to see a lot more support of the fight community cause it’s very large here and very well developed, we have people at the highest level,” Golden said.
For parents looking for something fun to do with their children this month, a trip to Mississauga’s Dixie Outlet Mall may be in order.
The popular outlet mall is kicking off the summer with an exciting lineup of events every weekend in June. Between arts and crafts, workshops, and exercise activities, these events are perfect for the whole family and excellent for keeping the kids entertained.
Space is limited for each event, so be sure to register soon.
Here’s what’s happening and when:
Tie Dye | Saturday, June 11
Create a groovy one-of-a-kind sharpie tie dye pouch.
Birdhouse Painting | Sunday, June 12
Paint your own birdhouse and let your imagination run wild!
Science Experiment | Saturday, June 18
Bring out your inner scientist by creating a bouncy ball, tasting astronaut food, and making slime.
DIY Slime | Sunday, June 19
Mix up a batch of transparent slime and fluffy slime to play with.
Unicorn Party | Saturday, June 25
Channel your inner magic with crafts like unicorn tear perfume, unicorn poop, and unicorn sparkle tattoos.
Family Yoga | Sunday, June 26
Take a deep breath and relax with some easy yoga for all ages.
Each activity session is one hour (except Family Yoga which is 45 minutes) and will take place at the Plan Dixie Room beside Treasure Hunt near Entrance 9.
Residents interested in any of these events should be sure to register soon, as space is limited.
All proceeds will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Peel, a youth centre offering programs and mentorship for Brampton and Mississauga youth.
Conveniently located at the QEW and Dixie Road, Dixie Outlet Mall is one of Mississauga’s best shopping centres for great deals (called #DixieDeals) at a wide variety of stores, as well as being a regular host for exciting events all throughout the year. Everything is here, from food to fashion to fun.
TRURO, N.S. — True leadership is about giving of yourself, and Kevin Hayden’s Grade 12 Leadership Class at CEC is learning that by hosting a Relay for Life event on June 16.
“Relay For Life not only helps students learn valuable life and leadership skills, but it also unites your school community under one common goal of making a real difference for real people who have been affected by cancer,” Hayden said.
Money raised through Relay for Life events goes toward the Canadian Cancer Society. As of June 5, participants in CEC’s Relay had raised almost $6,300 – nearly 32 per cent of their $20,000 goal. And with almost two weeks still to go, students Hadley Bent and Abagail Hovey, who are leading their class in organizing the event, are confident they’ll get there.
“We took this on as, kind of, our end of the year project,” Bent said. “Last year, we were able to do an online one – a virtual Relay – but this year we’re happy to be back in person.
“It’s a good chance for us to get together and support all those around us.”
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Hovey said it feels good to take on a significant role in this important project.
“It’s nice to take on a bigger part in my school community,” she said, as both students talked about cancer affecting so many – either directly or through a loved one.
“We know in our school there are some teachers who are survivors, and, in our community, we know there are many people facing cancer right now, so we’re just here to support them and help raise money … that is what we’re all about,” Bent said, before talking how she has been impacted.
“No direct family fortunately but, on my street, I have had some close friends who have lost their lives and some who are suffering right now.”
Hovey had a similar answer.
“I haven’t been personally, directly affected, but I know good family friends… close friends of my parents, who have been,” she said.
Bent talked about sharing a video where cancer survivors were highlighted, during their launch event for Relay.
“To get the message across to students in our school that everyone is affected in one way or another, and they’re not alone,” she said.
Event activities
The CEC Relay will be held on the athletic field just outside of the school, from 2 to 8 p.m. on the 16th.
“There will be a lot of different activities,” Hovey said. “We’ll have different food trucks on-hand, live entertainment, some local bands. There are students who are band members; if they can play an instrument and sing (they would be welcomed to entertain), and I’m pretty sure there will be some people acting as well.”
Bent said the event is also a chance to bring more awareness about the Canadian Cancer Society and the work they do, as well as what a person who has battled cancer and maybe still battling, goes through.
“You’re learning about what others have gone through,” she said. “It’s a good learning experience all the way around.”
She added they plan to have Relay staples – a survivors’ lap and a luminary ceremony – as part of their event.
