Let’s call it our weekend of learning.
From the weekly English conversation circle hosted by Innisfil’s library to a new art exhibition that focuses on youth empowerment, many of the events taking place in South Simcoe on Saturday and Sunday centre around building community and a greater understanding of each other.
Here’s what’s happening in Bradford and Innisfil over the next few days:
Drop-in family storytime
Join staff at the Lakeshore branch of the Innisfil ideaLAB and Library (967 Innisfil Beach Rd.) Saturday, May 4 for the next instalment of this weekly family event. Expect an hour of stories, songs, crafts and playtime. Get to know other families in your community while nurturing your child's love of books and reading. All ages are welcome, though it is considered most suitable for kids six and under. This event is free, it runs from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and no registration is required.
English conversation circle
If you’ve ever wanted to take the step of improving your language skills in a fun and supportive environment, drop by the Lakeshore library on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. Led by YMCA newcomer services personnel, the free circle provides a welcoming and inclusive space for learners of all levels. No registration is required, just stop in.
Empowering art exhibit debuts
Join the Youth Empowerment Collective Saturday at 2 p.m. as they celebrate and unveil the artwork of dozens of local youth in the community through the Empowered Expressions exhibit. It’ll be set up in the Zima Room at the Bradford Public Library (425 Holland St. W.) and it aligns with the first Youth Empowerment Day on May 4. The exhibit runs until May 18. For more details, visit youthempowermentcollective.ca.
Recognize Red Dress Day
Bradford’s newly formed Odenaang Circle recently hung 20 red dresses on the trees outside the town’s library, where they will also host a gathering Sunday, May 5 to recognize National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and Two-Spirit People (also known as Red Dress Day). The gathering starts at 2 p.m. Red Dress Day began in 2010 as a campaign and art installation by Métis artist Jaime Black, in memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across Canada.
