Calendar

Saturday, January 3 
in Blezard Valley near Sudbury
Port Elgin author Lucie Desbiens meeting readers, re-uniting with schoolmates and family, and signing copies of newly released memoir, Alive in My Stories. Launched in Port Elgin in December, the book recalls childhood, teen years, and touches on her arrival in Bruce County in the late 1970s. Watch for announcements of events in this area in coming months.

Bruce County Public Library
Check the County Library site for many!! events and learning opportunities. A few highlights:
-Sunday January 4 – 1 -2 p.m.
Artist Reception with Leopold Baker at the Wiarton Branch on George Street.
-Monday January 5 Writers Group 1 -3 pm Kincardine Branch
-Saturday January 10 Tara Branch Open House Port Elgin Branch Valentine making for giving to seniors
-Monday January 19 Sauble Branch 2:30-330 Valentine Making with the cricut equipment

https://library.brucecounty.on.ca/whats-happening/events-calendar Use this link for a whole month of activities and events at the various branches

ANYTIME UNTIL JANUARY 31 2026
ENTER The Brucedale Press ACROSTIC STORY CONTEST

Eventually, everyone realized

.. it’s contest time again! We held off announcing this year’s event until postal service returned to make it possible. So, until January 31, writers of all ages can create a story of 26 sentences beginning “Eventually, everyone realized…. “ and carrying on with sentences beginning with the letters of the English alphabet, going past Z and totalling 26 sentences in total, ending with a D.

Entries must be received by postal mail only no later than January 31, 2026. The Brucedale Press accepts no responsibility for entries lost or delayed in the mail. No entries will be returned unless a self-addressed envelope with proper Canadian postage is provided by the entrant.
Full rules are available online at www.brucedalepress.ca
Please note…entry fee can be paid by e-transfer, cheque, or money order. NO credit cards this year!

Monday January 12 –  7 pm
Bruce County Genealogical Society
Monthly webinar Tracing Family Rumors
Jodi Bell presents a fascinating look at checking out some of the tall tales and other rumors that become tangled with the genealogical facts. Jodi is a dedicated researcher, not only of her own family, but the histories of many heritage buildings and fascinating people.
To access the sign-in visit https://brucecountygenealogicalsociety.ca/upcoming-meetings-events/webinars/

Tuesday January 27
On-line Writers BLOC winter mode
Anytime that suits you, or on the regular date Tuesday, January 27. Create in any format, inspired by the word “gambling” or provide up to 1000 words from your work-in-progress. Send to writersbloc1991@gmail.com and receive feedback from others. No fee! Enjoy your own snacks, as you read other contributions and send comments if you choose.

January 31
One more reminder…ARRIVAL deadline for The Brucedale Press annual Acrostic Story Contest.