Cardboard Drop Off: Tara- Arran Shop Paisley- Thompsons Furniture & on Church St behind the Community Centre Chesley- Grocery Store & Elderslie Shop Coffeebreak & Bake Sale on Saturday May 2nd, 2 to 4pm at St. Anne's Church Hall in Chesley. Bake & Penny Tables, Cake draw, homemade pie & cheesecake with refreshments. Admission by donation. Sponsored by St. Anne’s Catholic Women’s League. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE – August 8th 8am-11am - 242 Canrobert St, Paisley When in doubt, don’t throw it out. Make the Drop and keep environmental contaminants out of our landfills and waterways. It is time to clean your house, garage or basement and remove hazardous and special waste products and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner at NO COST. Includes but is not limited to the following products: Batteries, Pesticides, Oven Cleaners, Pharmaceuticals, Drain Openers, Cleaners, Aerosols, Pool Chemicals, Ammonia, Bleach, Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes, Gasoline, Antifreeze, Paint, Oil, Solvents, Propane Tanks. For more info or other drop sites: http://www.brucecounty.on.ca/wastemanagement.php. The Bruce County Home Repair Program is administered through the Housing Services Division of Bruce County. The program is designed to improve the living conditions of low to moderate homeowners in need home repair deficiencies, energy-efficiency upgrades and accessibility upgrades for persons with disabilities. You may be eligible if you own a home in Bruce County that is your sole and principal residence. The program provides a one-time assistance in the form of a 10-year forgiveable loan for home repairs to a maximum of $10,000 per household. Full details online: www.brucecounty.on.ca/services-health/social-housing/housingprograms.php or email mhetsler@brucecounty.on.ca or call: 877-396-3450 ext. 107 Chesley Hospital Auxiliary will celebrate Florence Nightingale with a Tag Day on main street Chesley on Friday May 15th. Chesley Community Players at the Bijou Theatre June 18, 19 & 20th at 7:30pm “The Whole Town’s Talking”. July 4th at 7pm “Back Home Country Music Show” www.chesleycommunityplayers.com Faye Bell McClure – 226-433-2069 Chesley Legion Hall : Saturday May 30th Fun Day Darts. Register at 12:30 & Play at 1:00pm. Cost is $5. Roast Beef Dinner 5-7pm. $12/adults, $6/under 6. Limited quantities. Saturday June 20th 2-4pm Strawberry tea & bake sale. 519-363-3080 for more information. All welcome Yard & Bake Sale Saturday, May 16th, 8:00am to 1:00pm. Geneva Presbyterian Church, 59 3rd St. S.W., Chesley For info call Marion @519-3535945 or Ron @519-363-5623 Chesley's 39th edition of the Grand Ol' Oprey will be held at the Bijou Theatre May 2nd at 7:30pm. Headlining the show are Naomi Bristow, "The Yodelin' Cowgirl" and Tyler Beckett. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in Chesley at Rona and McIntee Real Estate or reserved by calling 519-363-2312. Proceeds are going to the Chesley and Area Fire Department. Tara Horticultural Society at the Christ Anglican Church, Invermay. May 26th 7:30pm-Verna Beckenhauer/Pollinator friendly gardening. July 14th 7pm- Marg Husband/Annual flower show. Annual memberships $10. Donations towards the cost of the planting & maintenance of the town flowers are greatly appreciated. Contact Sulta Weppler 934-2935 or Karen Kerker 934-1277 Girl Guide - Pop Can Collection Day in Tara – Saturday May 23. You can help us by collecting pop cans (if possible, please rinse & crush), bagging your pop cans and leaving them in a visible spot outside. Please have the cans ready by 9:00 a.m. as the Guides will be collecting pop cans around Tara in the morning. Call for Pop can pickup; Barb Kelly 9342893 or Leanne Jarl 934-2144. Thank you for supporting 1st Tara Girl Guides/Pathfinders! The Bruce County Public Works Association is offering a scholarship, valued at $1,000, to be presented to an outstanding student in Bruce County enrolled in a program related to public works. Please contact Scott McLeod for an application at 519-363-3039 Ext 42 or email Scott at aewater@bmts.com.for additional info The Treasure Chest Museum will be opening on Victoria Day Weekend. Hours: May 16 to June 30: Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm. July 1st to Labour Day: 7 days a week 11 am to 4 pm. Tours are always WELCOME. Admission by Donation. For further information call 519-353-7176 or: facebook.com/paisleytreasurechestmuseum Glad Tidings Mennonite Church in Tara is hosting 2 weeks of Summer Bible School, July 13 - 24. All children ages 5 (before the New Year) to Gr. 8 are invited to attend Chesley Nursery School Spaghetti Supper on May 23rd 5-7pm at the Chesley Community Centre Advanced:$10 Adults, $5 Kids 4-12. At the door: $12 Adults, $6 Kids Preschoolers are free. All you can eat spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and Chapman's Ice Cream. Chesley Classic preregistration and race package pick-up also available. Janine Love 363-6328