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Think U No The ‘Net?

Feb
1
2012

Think U No The ‘Net?

How well do you know the Internet? Question: What is the #1 service on the Internet? Question: From what country did the infamous ‘Nigerian Oil Wells’ email scam come? Question: Name two of the worst offending countries when it comes to viruses? Question: What’s the fastest way to do a reverse lookup on a telephone number? Question: What’s the difference between a ‘Profile’ and a ‘Timeline’ and where do you find them? If you can answer all five questions correctly (answers … Read entire article »

Filed under: Churches, In The News, Teeswater - Salem United Churches

Attention All Spinners & Knitters!

Jan
28
2012

Attention All Spinners & Knitters!

Mark February 2nd and 17th on your calendars! Oceanwind Knits is sponsoring Spinning and Knitting Drop-ins at Teeswater United Church Thursday, Feb.2nd from 2-4 pm and Friday, Feb.17th from 7-9 pm! Here’s your chance to bring your knitting/spindle/wheel and hang out with fellow fibre enthusiasts! All ages and skill level are welcome! There will be a drumcarder available for your use onsite. If you’re in a shopping mood, there will be hand-dyed yarn and fibre available to … Read entire article »

Filed under: Ideas, In The News, Lifestyle, Local Area, Teeswater

A Gnu Way To Learn In Teeswater

Jan
25
2012

A Gnu Way To Learn In Teeswater

Last night the ‘Reach Out and Learn’ continuing education program kicked off at Teeswater United Church! A co-project between Teeswater United Church and indigoblues.ca, Reach Out and Learn aims to fill the adult education / continuing education gap in  Teeswater and area. The first evening seminar, titled ‘The Technology Survival Guide’ was three hours of information on how to pick the best computer for your needs and take care of it so that it works for YOU … Read entire article »

Filed under: Ideas, In The News, Lifestyle, South Bruce, Teeswater, Teeswater - Salem United Churches

Capturing The Moment Earns A Major Prize for Local Photographer

Jan
23
2012

Capturing The Moment Earns A Major Prize for Local Photographer

“My grandfather once told me, “you have a gift, use it.” From that day on I haven’t looked back. And I don’t regret a thing.” - Alicia Riley And it seems the world is definitely starting to notice the photography of former Teeswater resident Alicia Riley! WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding Marketplace, today announced Alicia Riley Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography! The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top … Read entire article »

Filed under: In The News, Local Area

We Are Not Immortal – 2011

Dec
27
2011

We Are Not Immortal – 2011

It is the end of another year, a time to look back at all the major happenings of the last year. An extensive list of V.I.P.’s  left us this year. It seems more than usual… From The Dead People Server: January Anne Francis (actress). Pancreatic cancer. Died January 2, 2011. Born September 16, 1930. Honey West and many more movies than you’d think, including the classic Forbidden Planet, and a guest spot on a Twilight Zone episode about a … Read entire article »

Filed under: In The News

Supporting Youth Curling

Dec
7
2011

Supporting Youth Curling

On November 18th at the Teeswater Curling Club’s Open House, Richard Elliot presented Paul Ruetz a cheque on behalf of the former Teeswater Archery Club to put towards the club. The money will go towards the youth program which will be free, running Friday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 starting January 13th and run until the end of March. Curling is a great alternative winter sport that a lot of youth don’t get to experience. It is … Read entire article »

Filed under: Health, Sports, Teeswater

Reach Out And Learn

Nov
23
2011

Reach Out And Learn

***UPDATE*** Due to scheduling conflicts the Reach Out and Learn seminars are being rescheduled to January 2012 – Watch Teeswater.Ca for updated information… Thanks! Mark * * * After months of planning, Teeswater United Church and indigoblues.ca have teamed up to offer a continuing education initiative – Reach Out And Learn – here in Teeswater. The first two seminars of the initiative will take place December 1st and 6th, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Teeswater United Church. These seminars are: … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, In The News, Local Area, South Bruce, Teeswater, Teeswater - Salem United Churches

A Change in The Weather?

Nov
18
2011

A Change in The Weather?

Well, that was a bit of a rude awakening! Anyone trying drive on the highways last night and early this morning might have wondered if skates would have worked better than snow tires! But it is that time of year and the old-timers tell me we have had snow a lot earlier than this year. But what has changed is predicting when and where we will get our winter weather this year. “It’s almost as if you … Read entire article »

Filed under: In The News, Our Earth

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