Local Area
Messy Church a Hit!
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Take a dozen children, 2 kilograms of corn starch, green food colouring and copious amounts of water and what do you have? A MESSY CHURCH! From slimy,oozy fun to getting all tied up in knots, the first Teeswater United Church ‘Messy Church’ was a big hit! The first Messy Church began in 2004 when a group at St Wilfrid’s in Cowplain near Portsmouth, England were frustrated because, as a church, they were hardly reaching any children in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Churches, Teeswater - Salem United Churches
Hillcrest Central February 2012 Newsletter
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From Jeff Moser, Principal, Hillcrest Central School: Learning to read is a process. When a child learns to walk, he goes through certain stages from crawling to standing and, finally, to his first step. Learning to read is a similar process – learning is done through stages. Just as you helped your child to talk and walk, there are ways you can help your child read. To help your child move smoothly through the stages, the key … Read entire article »
Filed under: Schools
A New Nativity Scene for Teeswater
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As many know, Teeswater has been missing its Nativity Scene on the Town Hall lawn for the past two Christmas seasons. While much has been made of the ‘why’ the Nativity Scene ‘disappeared’, a committee has been formed to replace the figurines and recapture some of our traditional local Christmas ‘magic’! To date members of the community have already come forward to donate the materials and create a new wagon and barn, which was placed on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Churches, Local Area, South Bruce, Teeswater
Think U No The ‘Net?
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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!
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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
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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
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“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
What’s Happening At The Town Hall
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The annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Dance is coming to the Teeswater Town Hall on Saturday January 28th. Members of the Teeswater Highlanders will share their talents, Boomers Cozy Restaurant will cater a delicious roast beef dinner, with dancing to Country Traditions to end the evening. Tickets are $30 per person, and are available at Soul Attire, Early Bird or by calling Phyllis at 392-6580 or Jane at 392-6634. Other events coming this winter include: Afternoon card … Read entire article »
Today’s Events
February 7, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
February 7, 2012 – Reach Out & Learn - 7:00 pm
Coming Events
- February 7, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
- February 7, 2012 – Reach Out & Learn - 7:00 pm
February 8, 2012 – Recycling - Mildmay - All Day- February 9, 2012 – Teeswater Pipe Band - 7:30 pm
February 10, 2012 – Youth Curling - 6:00 pm- February 13, 2012 – South Bruce Business Information Meeting - 7:30 pm
February 14, 2012 – Valentine's Day - All Day- February 14, 2012 – Recycling - Teeswater/Formosa - 8:00 am
- February 14, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
- February 16, 2012 – Teeswater Pipe Band - 7:30 pm
- February 17, 2012 – Youth Curling - 6:00 pm
- February 21, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
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