[Events] Upcoming Events at the Pelham Public Library

[Elaine Anderson]

Town of Pelham Public Library

Press Release

              

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Heart of Niagara Fall Reading Series

Terry Fallis is the winner of the 2008 Stephen Leacock Award for Humour.
"The Best Laid Plans" is a satirical novel that skewers Canadian
politics with the deadly accuracy of an insider.  Wed., Sept. 30, 2009
at 7:30 p.m.   $5 - $7.  Purchase tickets in advance. 

 

Yoga For The Flexibly Challenged

8 Week Session.  Beginner gentle yoga classes. Participants can use
chairs or sit on the floor with a mat. $40.00 in total for all eight
classes and please register ahead as space is limited.  Starts Thurs.,
Oct. 1.  9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

 

Angela Siracusa Showcase Performance

Angela is an award-winning Nashville recording music star.  This local
outstanding vocalist/composer electrifies all audiences in a flash with
her panache, energy and striking appearance. Her voice has strength and
clarity and she sings with passion and haunting tenderness. Sun., Oct.
4.  2:00 p.m.  $5.00.  Please register ahead.

 

Life on Quaker Road

Through wars, wolves and wilderness, Goodwillie's flourishing farm and
fruit factory evolved on Quaker Road in Welland.  Co-author Diane
Goodwillie joins us from Australia to speak about her book "Life on
Quaker Road" which documents the parties, work, school and changing
lifestyles of the early 1900s.  Tues., Oct. 6, 2009  7:00 p.m.  $3.00.
Please register ahead.

 

My Life's Flight Plan

Another creative workshop by Carolyn Shannon. Looking at where you are
on this journey we call life...through art.  In this fun adventure
discover all that you can be.   $10.00.  Please register ahead.  Mon.
Oct. 5.  6 - 8 p.m.    

homson:  

The Man, The Mystery, The Myth 

Return engagement of this popular presentation!  Award-winning nature
photographer, Peter Ferguson reveals the Algonquin Park sites frequented
and loved by Tom Thomson.  Peter's spectacular slide show will give
viewers an idea of how the park has changed and Peter will delve into
the mystery surrounding Thomson's death. Tues., Oct. 13   7:00 p.m.
$2.50.  Please register ahead.

 

How to Protect Your Nest Egg

In these volatile times, make sure you're in the best financial
situation. Review GIC's, annuities, alternative investments, and other
options with an independent professional money manager who also
specializes in the needs of those over 50.  Free but please register
ahead.  Wed., Oct. 7.  6:00 - 7:30 p.m. or Tues. Oct. 20.  10:00 - 11:30
a.m.

 

Heart of Niagara Fall Reading Series

Mary Jane Maffini is the author of three mystery series that include
Camilla MacPhee, a tough and focused Ottawa lawyer and victims' rights
activist; Charlotte Adams, a professional organizer whose own life is a
bit of a mess; and Fiona Silk, a reclusive and unsuccessful romance
writer.  Maffini has been shortlisted twice for the Arthur Ellis Award
and nominated for a Barry Award.  Wed., Oct. 21.  2:00 p.m.  $5-7.
Please purchase ahead.

 

"Crime Time" Monthly Author Event

The Pelham Public Library in partnership with Scene of the Crime Books
is pleased to present Canadian mystery author Rick Blechta.  He reads
from his latest novel "A Case of You" followed by a book signing
afterwards. Free!  Tues., Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.

                        

HorrorFest

In a follow-up to last year's Fright Nights, horror author Gord Rollo
and friends will be bringing adult audiences disturbing dark fiction
designed to awaken your own hidden fears.  Gord is the author of a
number of books and short stories and is a member of The Horror Writer's
Association. Wed., Oct. 28.  7:30 p.m.  $3.00.  Please register ahead.

 

 

Elaine Anderson

Pelham Public Library

43 Pelham Town Square

Box 830

Fonthill, ON  L0S 1E0

905.892.6443

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