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Bowmanville Library
Mondays, September 15, October 20, November 10
10-10:30am

All ages | Drop in

Registered class visits welcome -- register your classroom now!

Bonjour! Drop in for a fun French storytime! We'll sing songs, read books, and practice the language together! Fluency in French is not required, all are welcome.

L’Heure du conte

Bonjour! Passez nous voir pour une heure d’histoires amusante!Nous allons chanter, lire des livres et pratiquer la langue français ensemble! La maÎtrise du français n’est pas requise, tous sont bienvenus.

We invite you to join us in celebrating 35 Years of Oral Storytelling in Durham Region! Storytelling and Music Concert, Connection, and Cake! FREE Admission. On Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:00 pm (meet & greet 6:30 p.m. - light refreshments) at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Road, Courtice.

​Members, friends, family, and community members are invited to join us for a special on-stage storytelling and music concert; a 35th Anniversary cake (and specialty cupcakes for those with allergies), fruit trays, coffee, and tea.

​Hear guest elders Celia Lottridge from Toronto and our very own Micki Beck from Apsley share stories about our past, and enjoy live diverse storytelling and music, featuring members Enid DeCoe (Courtice), Doris Cherkas (Oshawa), Dianne Chandler (Port Perry), Jolly Abrakasa (Ajax), Heather Whaley (Bowmanville - guitar), Kim Michele (Pickering Frenchman's Bay - harp, mandolin), Peter Dowse (Ajax), Roberta Anne Walker (Peterborough) and prelude music with harpist Angelica Ottewill (Havelock). For more info about performers, see https://www.durhamstorytellers.com/storytellers-directory

​A Durham Storytellers table will be set up with memorabilia dating back to the 1990s. Join us as we celebrate our past, present, and future! Learn how the art form of oral storytelling fits into nearly every aspect of life, from cultural preservation and education to personal connection and entertainment, serving as a fundamental human activity across all cultures and time.

​RSVP Eventbrite https://rb.gy/erdltl

​For more info, contact Kathleen Smyth at durhamstorytellers@gmail.com

Come experience the heart of local food and community at the Bowmanville Farmers Market, the only 2-day farmers market of its kind in the region, bringing fresh, local goods to the community every Friday and Saturday.

Fridays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2)
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in historic downtown Bowmanville, in front of Central Public School (120 Wellington Street)

Shop a wide variety of locally grown produce, honey, flowers, fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, ready-to-go meals, and unique artisan items.

The Saturday market has a distinctive historic charm, set along the streets of downtown Bowmanville, making it the perfect way to start your weekend.

Admission and parking are free.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @BowmanvilleFarmersMarket for daily vendor updates and special features.

Support local, eat fresh, and enjoy the best of what our community has to offer—every Friday and Saturday.

Garba Fest 2025

Miracle Centre Ministries – 7th Year Anniversary Celebration
 Theme : “It’s Harvest Time” – September 19–20, 2025

Come and celebrate with us as we give God thanks for 7 blessed years of ministry in Bowmanville!

• Friday, September 19, 2025 – 7:30 PM (Anniversary Service Night 1)
• Saturday, September 20, 2025 – 6:30 AM (Anniversary Service Night 2)
• Sunday , September 21, 2025 – 10:30 AM (Finale Service – Thanksgiving & Victory Celebration)
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Location:
Miracle Centre Ministries-Bowmanville
127 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville ON]

Expect powerful praise & worship, dynamic preaching, as we honor what God has done and look forward to the harvest ahead!

 Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours—we would love to celebrate this milestone with you.