Monday, October 22, 2012

Halloween Howl is less than a week away!

Looking for something to do this Saturday, October 27? Halloween Howl is a Halloween celebration geared to children ages 6 - 12.

There will be spooky stories, ghoulish games and a creepy craft. It will be held from 2 - 3 p.m. at St. John's Library. Grab your best costume, call 204-986-4689 to register, and have an awesome time at your local library!



North End Writers Club - St. John's Library

St. John's Library is holding the North End Writers Club over the next few weeks.

Rosanna Deerchild, author, journalist and member of the Aboriginal Writers Collective of Manitoba, lead 6 weeks of free, youth-focused workshops for new and emerging writers.

Always wanted to write? Don't know where to start? Come join in and learn all you've wanted to know. From poetry to novels, storytelling to non-fiction, Rosanna will provide instruction and inspiration (along with a surprise guest or two from the Aboriginal Writers Collective!).

All participants will be given notebooks and other writers’ tools to help get started. Expect some book  give-aways and great times with fellow writers! Snacks and refreshments provided.


It will be held on Saturdays from 1 - 4 pm on November 10, 17 and 24 and December 1, 8 and 15 at St. John's Library, 500 Salter Street. It is for youth ages 15 to 29. Attendance at all dates is expected. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, please call 204-986-4689.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Pollocks Hardware

Pollocks Hardware recently sent out their newsletter. Some neat tidbits in it were:

They are holding their Paderno Sale from November 14 - 18. More information on the sale can be found at  http://www.pollockshardwarecoop.com/blogs/news.

Pollocks is also updating their website frequently. Check it out at www.pollockshardwarecoop.com. They post it with photos, news, products for sale and with information about the Social Enterprise Center at 765 Main Street's Warehouse). Plus they also have Community News! 

You can also check out their Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pollocks-Hardware-Co-op/84030323460. 

Don't yet have a Pollocks membership? Ask about one next time you're in. With it you will get 10% off at The Tallest Poppy (631 Main Street), 10% off parts at Minute Muffler (1011 Main Street) and 10% off sales and services at St Paul Small Engine (2985 Henderson Highway).. in addition to the awesome deals with member sales!