Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Weather forecast from Friday, July 7, 2017 to Sunday, July 9, 2017
Today – Mainly cloudy with 70 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this afternoon. High 25. Humidex 31. UV index 6 or high.
Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Low 16.
Saturday, July 8 – Mainly sunny. High 23. Humidex 25.
Saturday night – Clear. Low 15.
Sunday, July 9 – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers. High 26.
Sunday night – Cloudy periods with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 17.
Information Sessions for ‘Community Hubs’ being held this summer
The information sessions this summer are the first phase of a community needs assessment. The focus of this exercise is to meet with various community groups and citizens in Chatham-Kent to identify the strengths and resources available in the community to meet the needs of children, youth, families and seniors. A community needs assessment identifies key needs and issues through systematic, comprehensive data collection and analysis.
During these meetings administration will also speak with residents and community organizations regarding community hubs to determine if Chatham-Kent communities would benefit from this type of service delivery approach and which groups would like to partner together in a community hub.
Community hubs are vibrant centers of community life that generate economic and social benefits while improving the efficiency of local services. By bringing services together under one roof, hubs make it easier for people to access the services they need. While each hub is unique, we know that making good use of public space and bringing services together in a central location within communities is beneficial to everyone.
These sessions will provide an opportunity for the community to share with administration and Council on what needs and services they want for their community. They will help to identify community hubs that already exist, to recognize community partners that are coming together to share space, and allow the municipality to demonstrate how they can help enhance the success of these ventures and act as a facilitator for the process.
This project is an information gathering initiative only. Administration will compile the information received during these meetings and provide a report to Council in the fall.
With the ever-increasing costs of maintaining facilities, Don Shropshire, Chief Administrative Officer states “community hubs could be the answer to making public services more accessible and efficient for the people of our municipality”.
If you require special accommodations for this public meeting, contact ckcommunications@chatham-kent.ca or call 519.360.1998.
Chatham Ribfest this weekend
Ribfest will be held this weekend in Tecumseh Park in Chatham.
It will run from July 7-9.
The weekend is jam packed with a variety of food options and drink options, plus a full LIVE entertainment lineup:
Friday, July 7th
– 4PM – Smokin’ Dave
– 5PM – Rumble Bees
– 7PM – Butch Haller
– 9PM – Shelly Rastin
Saturday, July 8th
– 6PM – Paul Langille
– 8PM – Black Belt Jones
– 9:30PM – Loveless
Sunday, July 9th
– 3PM – Ribber Awards
– 4PM – Snakebite
– 5PM – Jeffy Bee
More details are available, here.
Dresden Garden Tour this Saturday
The Dresden and District Horticultural Society is holding their Canada 150 Celebration Garden Tour this weekend.
The tour is set to be held on Saturday July 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in recognition of Canada’s 150 celebrations, the theme this year is ‘Blooming with National Pride’.
Registration and map pick up will be at the outdoor education centre, pavilion beside the bridge, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
There will be eight gardens included on the tour, which will feature an array of flower and vegetable gardens.
For details, click here.
CKPL to Host Digital Bookmobile National Tour Event
On Monday, July 24 the Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making a stop at Chatham-Kent Public Library’s Chatham Branch from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Traveling coast to coast, this exhibit will provide an interactive experience for readers of all ages to explore ebooks and eaudiobooks available through Chatham-Kent Public Library.
Bookmobile visitors can learn how to borrow digital books, stop at the Gadget Gallery to explore a variety of devices, talk with ereading experts and so much more. Tours are free and open to the community.
The 42-foot long bookmobile, is equipped with PCs, free Wi-Fi connection, touchscreen monitors, and a variety of portable media players, all of which help visitors explore CKPL’s digital services. Interactive learning stations encourage visitors to search the library’s digital media collection and go through the borrowing process. No matter what phone, tablet or computer a reader has, they’ll be reading ebooks and listening to eaudiobooks in no time flat! The Digital Bookmobile is powered by OverDrive.
A valid library card or virtual card enables readers to explore the extensive digital catalogue featuring bestselling authors, new releases, classic titles, and much more. To check out digital books and more, visit www.ckpl.ca/download.
Business and Community Volunteers Needed for How-To Festival at CKPL
Chatham-Kent Public Library knows that people love to learn new things but never have enough time! So, How-To Festival offers a fun and free environment to learn new skills. The 2nd annual How-To Festival will run from October 16 to 21, 2017. Programming will be offered at library branches from Monday to Friday with the grand finale at Chatham Branch on Saturday.
What is How-To Festival? How-To Festival offers 20 minute mini-workshops hosted by staff and community partners and will feature a variety of fun, creative and interactive programs. From martial arts demonstrations, bee keeping, to DIY chalk painting, the Festival will have something for everyone.
CKPL needs your help to make this event a success. Do you have a local business or product? The How-To Festival provides an opportunity to showcase your expertise, teach a new skill and promote your business/services to your community. CKPL will provide a table and you provide a skill! Products cannot be sold, but business cards can be distributed and contacts made. Food samples cannot be dispensed and cooking demonstrations are not permitted.
CKPL is welcoming community partner applications until July 31. Please find the application form and additional information at their website, www.ckpl.ca. The form can be completed and returned electronically or printed and returned to any library branch.
Photo of the day
The first event for the Rotary Summer Concert Series was held Thursday evening in Dresden.
There was a free barbecue and Canada 150 Birthday Cake for all in attendance.
Don and Bonnie Cook provided entertainment.
The series continues Thursday evening throughout the summer.
World news
Trump and Putin meet at G20 summit
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At least two dead in Philippines earthquake
Cirque Du Soleil buys Blue Man Group for ‘tens of millions’
Trudeau addresses gender equality at the G20 concert
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