Local Youth Awarded Scholarship in Optimist Oratorical Competition! An outstanding achievement for Odie Bartlett of Middlesex Centre! At the Optimist District quarterly Board meeting in Kirkton on May 3, Odie was awarded a $2500.00 scholarship as winner of the Midwestern Ontario District of Optimists International Oratorical Competition. He is eligible to compete on July 17 in the Optimist International contest hosted in St. Louis, Missouri, where additional significant prizes are offered for regional and world competitions. The Optimist Club of Bryanston-Birr has sponsored Odie in his pursuit of excellence and followed his progress with warm interest, and said, “We applaud Odie and his family for their dedication to attaining his goal. We wish him continuing success in all his future endeavours. Kudos, Odie!”
Summer at the Ilderton Library by Karen Donaldson
The Ilderton Library team—Karen, Lisa, Jaime, and Drew—are thrilled to announce an exciting lineup of events for Summer at the Library 2025. This summer promises to be filled with fun, reading and creativity for all ages! Each week this summer, dive into hands-on creativity with new activities designed to spark imagination and innovation at our Imagination Station, embark on scavenger hunts that challenge your observation skills, and join us every Friday at 10:30 am to enjoy engaging stories, songs, and rhymes at storytime. Staff are busy planning special events including Emoji Galaxy Painting, a Nintendo Switch Tournament, Smurftastics Slime, Oreo Night, Tech Hacking, Cardboard Chompsaw Creations and Lizard Appreciation Day. Whether you’re interested in the arts, gaming, science, or nature, there’s something for everyone! More details will be available in-branch soon. Don’t forget to participate in the Middlesex County Library’s Summer Reading Program. It’s a great way to keep minds active and engaged throughout the summer months. Registration begins Friday, June 27, and there are options for all ages: Read in Colour: Open up your world and read in colour! Track your reading and complete activities to earn special collector’s badges and ballots for our prize draws. Best for children aged two through entering grade four. Power Up: Power Up your reading with the library! Track your reading and complete challenges to earn ballots for our prize draws. Best for youth entering grades five to eight. Teen Edition: Read and complete challenges to earn chances to win! Two winners will be randomly selected for the system- wide grand prize: their choice of a $100 gift card or an Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera. Best for high school-aged teens. Adults: Register to receive a Summer at the Library Reading Log and Ballot. For each completed log, you will receive one entry for the system-wide grand prize draw. The Ilderton Library extends heartfelt thanks to the local community for their generous donations and support, which make Summer at the Library 2025 and other programs possible. Your contributions help us create enriching experiences for all. We look forward to welcoming the Ilderton community to a summer of fun and learning! For the latest updates and detailed information on events, please visit our online event calendar at library.middlesex.ca/events
Winner Odie Bartlett standing with members of the Optimist Club of Bryanston-Birr, President Ron Smith and club member Elizabeth Campbell. Follow the Optimist Club of Bryanston-Birr on Facebook.
Visit our gift shop featuring handmade cards, and work from local artisans. MONTHLY GROUPS: Writing Group, Book Club, Water Colour Group (Monday mornings) continue. Card Making, Kit and Knatter, and YACAC will return in September. Check the calendar on our website! UPCOMING CLASSES : Kids Summer Camp! EXHIBITS: June 21 – July 31 “Moments in Time” featuring the work of the late David Gillies. August 2 – Sept. 11 “Echoes of Nature” with photographer Karen Allen, AND “Wee Whimsy: Seagulls at Play” with flame-work glass sculptor Jen Van Herten.
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Art by Jen Van Herten
Art by David Gillies
For a full schedule of classes go to ailsacraigartscentre. wildapricot.org
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