Reader to Reader: September 21, 2024

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Cost of fashion

Join Thames Region Ecological Association’s free documentary film night and discussion on the true cost of clothing on Sept. 26, 6 to 8 p.m. at Grosvenor Lodge, 1017 Western Rd. during London’s first sustainable fashion week. Email info@trea.ca for details.

Diane Szoller, interim president, TREA

Steak barbecue

Tillsonburg firefighters’ association annual steak barbecue is Sept. 28, serving from 5 to 8 p.m. at Tillsonburg Lions Auditorium, 45 Hardy Ave. Tickets are $30 a person, with free hotdogs for children younger than 12. For tickets, contact any firefighter or call Tony Hietkamp at 226-237-1227.

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Tony Hietkamp, Tillsonburg

Fall festival

The parish of Holy Trinity St. Stephens Memorial (HTSSM), at 727 Southdale Rd. E., is having a fall festival with live music by the Tomato Soup Band, a barbecue, beer patio with dancing, a book sale, crafts, face painting, games and prizes for the kids on Sept. 28 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Leslie Savard, social committee, Holy Trinity St. Stephens Memorial

Anniversary service

West Oxford United Church is celebrating its 220th anniversary of continuous services on Sept. 29, at 10:30 a.m. at 354395 Church Line, between Karn and Clarke roads, outside Ingersoll. Service will be led by Rev. Janine Lunn with guest speaker Rev. David Van Patter and special music by Ian Masson. Light refreshments after and a chance to view historical displays of our past 220 years.

Ruth Ingham, Ingersoll

Seniors’ day

Join us on national seniors’ day for an intergenerational climate walk and talk, Oct. 1, beginning at 4 p.m. at the northwest corner of Victoria Park with words from our speakers, including climatologist Gordon McBean. At 6 p.m., we move on to Families Talk Climate at Reimagine Co., 206 Piccadilly St. A light supper is provided. All ages welcome. Register at: formurl.com/to/familiestalkclimate. Bring family and friends. Visit seniorsforclimate.org or email london@seniorsforclimateactionnow.org.

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Diane Szoller, interim president, TREA

Rummage sales

Dundas Street Centre United Church is having an indoor yard sale, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 482 Dundas St. (at Maitland Street). Admission is free.

Diane Cuppels, Dundas Street Centre United Church

The South Huron hospital auxiliary is hosting a rummage sale Oct. 4, 3 to 8 p.m. and Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to noon at the South Huron recreation centre hall in Exeter. Cash sales only and bring your own bags.

Barb Down, committee member

Colborne Street United Church is holding its fall rummage sale on Oct. 5, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 711 Colborne St.

Jim Lodge, London

Clergy sings

Holy Trinity Anglican Church is pleased to present Rev. Matt Martin singing favourites by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, and Elvis on Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. at 189 Main St., Lucan. Tickets: $20 by calling Karen, 519-225-2702 or Joan, 519-857-7997. Quantities are limited.

Terri Ellison, people’s warden, Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Lucan

Anniversary concert

London Chorus Sweet Adelines celebrates our 70 years of singing barbershop four-part harmony with an anniversary cabaret Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Marconi Club, 120 Clarke Rd. Special guests include male a cappella quartet Maple Reserve and the London Men of Accord. Tickets – $40 for adults, $20 for children 12 and younger – by calling Marj, 519-660-1390.

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Cathy Pickering, London

Trivia night

Join us for a trivia night hosted by renowned quiz master David Bogaert on Oct. 5, 7 to 10 p.m. at Riverside United Church, 695 Riverside Dr., Come as a team or on your own. Cost: $10 a person. To register, email Carol Atkinson, ecgravett@hotmail.com or call the church office at 519-472-6071.

Stella Finkbeiner, London

Lawn bowling

Elmwood Lawn Bowling Club members bowl indoors during the fall and winter. We offer free lessons for anyone who would like to try it. No experience required. If you want to be put on our list for tryouts or have questions, call Sue Martin, 519-436-7188.

Darlene Dorey, London

Take 3 concert

Melville United Church at 24159 Nairn Rd., Middlesex Centre, is hosting a concert by Take 3 and Co. with Jenny and Ron Nauta and Theresa Wallis, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $30 by calling Glenn, 519-872-4022 or Heather, 519-661-6859 or email mucconcert@gmail.com or $35 at the door.

Heather Greig, outreach committee, Melville United Church

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