Happy September Komoka Kilworth Ward 4
As we say hello to September and set- tle back into school and our regular rou - tines, I wanted to share a few local high- lights and reminders of the wonderful opportunities we are fortunate to have in our community. The Komoka Community Market at the Komoka Wellness Centre continues Sat - urday mornings through to Thanksgiving weekend. I have enjoyed my time as a greeter at the market and look forward to a few more Saturdays to connect with What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey Cursive Writing (Ages 8+) January 20, 2024 10:30 am – noon (Registered) you. If you are stopping by, please be sure to say hello! After a summer break, it is time for regular Komoka-Kilworth Op - timist Club meetings to start again. A reminder that the Komo- ka-Kilworth Optimist Club, who do so much for our community, are always looking for new members and new volunteers. If you are interested in joining, you can find out more on the Become a Member section of their website at komokakilworthoptimistclub. ca. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to stay up to date with all the fun activities they have planned. A heartfelt thank you to every member and volunteer for your continued support of the youth of our community. Did you know we have a Komoka Youth Centre at the Komoka Community Centre? The Municipality of Middlesex Centre and the Middlesex Centre YMCA have partnered to bring youth-fo- “All they want for Christmas is You” AlvegoRoot Theatre Trivia Night Manor Park Memorial Hall, 11 Briscoe Street For ticket information and to learn more about AlvegoRoot’s 2024 season, visit www.alvegoroottheatre.com Sue Cates Councillor Ward 4 Komoka Kilworth cates@middlesexcentre.ca www.middlesexcentre.ca London Animal Care Centre • 121 Pine Valley Blvd, London www.accpets.ca • (519)685-1330 If you have been paying attention, you will know that Japanese beetles only do two things: eat and mate. After mating, the female beetle tunnels underground in the soil to lay eggs. She will lay as many as 60 eggs in the months of July and August so it’s understandable how quickly the population grows. Good News for Next Year’s Garden by John Tolkien OK, so as upsetting as these dry conditions are, let me Pollyanna it for you: this weather will most likely result in fewer Japanese beetles next season. Come learn the benefits of cursive writing and try your hand at some pangrams with Dez, a local archivist. PA Day Creativity Break (Teen) February 2, 2024 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Drop-In) It’s time to be creative! Drop by your local library to take a break and create. Craft supplies may vary, chill vibes only. STEAM, Saturdays (Family) February 3, 2024 10:00 – 11:00 am (Drop-In) Drop-in to explore a variety of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math related activities!
cused programming to Komoka, offering both drop-in and spe - cialized programs designed for youth aged 9 to 17. It is a fan- tastic place to play games, socialize, meet friends, and learn new skills – and I’m very happy to report it is thriving. For more details, including operating hours, visit middlesexcentre.ca/kyc. Reminder, the Komoka Community Centre will be closed part of September for renovations. Are you a local business owner in Komoka, Kilworth, or Dela - ware? The Komoka-Kilworth Business Association (KKBA) is working hard to connect with all the businesses in our area. The KKBA offers networking opportunities, business development resources, and community engagement activities to help local businesses thrive. Be sure to visit kkba.ca or email info@kkba.ca Finally, I would like to give a big shout-out to everyone for your patience during the construction and detours! Now more than ever, thank you for supporting local. Kung Fu & Tai Chi School EXPERIENCE MARTIAL ARTS AND WELLNESS BOOK A TRIAL CLASS AT https://kungfu-taichi.ca Dedicated classes for children • Day Camps Classes for teens, adults and seniors. (226) 998-8703 Enhance Physical Health, Confidence and Self Esteem with Sifu Carlos Ferraz 190 Wortley Rd. Martial Arts and Wellness Programs in the Heart of Wortley Village
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BUT she prefers to lay her eggs in moist, lush lawns. Dry soil conditions can reduce the number of eggs that survive, resulting in fewer adult beetles the following year. So if you’ve been watering your lawn, stop. Let’s end this.
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