REBATES ARE BACK! Call or Click today to learn more! STARK & CO. Painting and Trim Specializing in residential interior and exterior painting and the removal and replacement of baseboard trim. Kaedon J. Stark (519) 872-0347 StarkPaintingAndTrim@Gmail.com Workers with Pride! CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL FOR A FREE QUOTE & CONSULTATION Stark.PaintingTrim StarkPaintingTrim Georgia Kortas, lawyer at Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP welcomes your inquires for legal services in estate planning, estate administration, real estate (residential / commercial) and business law. Georgia can be reached at: Thomson Mahoney Delorey LLP 145 Wharncliffe Road South, Nicole donates a portion of the profits from each book to support DfG’s work, a commitment that aligns with Nicole’s own social enterprise, Prosperity and Purpose, which creates impactful change locally and globally by empowering women and advocating for their economic sustainability. “The connection between my books and DfG is about human potential,” Nicole adds. “When we realize our potential, our lives can expand with creativity, fulfillment, and meaning.” For more information about Nicole, visit www.prosperitypurpose.ca. To learn more about DfG, visit www.daysforgirls.org. Photos courtesy of Nicole Versaevel The Black Walnut Bakery Cafe has locations at 134 Wortley Road (under reconstruction) and 724 Richmond Street. They offer breakfast and lunch (quiche, frittatas, sandwiches, etc.) baked goods, coffee, tea and and cold drinks. Learn more at blackwalnutbakerycafe.com and by finding them on Facebook. create menstruation kits and sell them to people in their community. In places where there is no local social enterprise, volunteers from DfG bring kits for distribution. Nicole will lead a wellness retreat to Guatemala this November, during which they will distribute kits. Between January and April of this year, Nicole published three books: Growing Yourself Up: Tales in Living and Loving, Life By Design: A Blueprint for Purpose and Meaning, and Breathe: Practices for Calm and Clarity. All three books guide readers toward developing self- awareness, self-leadership skills, and the confidence to reach their full potential. Nicole with midwives who work for the maternal health clinic in the rural town of San Juan La Laguna, Guatemala 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. Black Walnut Update by J. Bruce Parker With Spring upon us and its promise of re-birth and new growth, a fine example in the village is the beginnings of the framing of the Black Walnut Bakery Café which was destroyed by fire in April of 2023. (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 Mandy Etheridge, who co-owns the business with her brother Ed, expressed hope for a reopening in October of this year. And things seem to be on track. I can almost smell the coffee brewing.
Local Author Empowers Women’s Health Imagine a menstruating girl or woman not having access to the products and information she needs to manage this natural process. This situation may seem unfathomable in today’s world. Yet, it’s a reality for millions of women across the globe. For Byron resident and author Nicole Versaevel, learning about this gap in women’s health was a call to action. “When I learned about girls who can’t attend school because they don’t have access to menstrual products, I knew I had to do something,” explains Nicole. “Then I learned about Days for Girls (DfG) and began volunteering.” DfG has chapters in countries around the world, including Canada. Nicole volunteers with the London chapter, which meets monthly to produce washable, reusable menstrual kits. 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 Nicole’s mission has always been to help women discover their purpose and confidently chart their own path. As a former midwife, she spent much of her career empowering women, guiding them through transformative journeys, and helping them tap into their inner strength. DfG empowers women and girls to live healthier lives by increasing access to menstrual supplies, shattering the stigma associated with menstruation through education, and advocating for menstrual health, reaching over 3.5 million women and girls in 145 countries. The DfG model also enables women to develop and run social enterprises in their own country. Local women learn how to Mother's Day Gifts Mother's Day Gifts Nicole Versaevel Morrisey appointed inaugural Artist in Residence at the St. Paul’s Cathedral Old South artist Catherine Morrisey has been appointed as the inaugural Artist in Resident for 2026 – 2026 at the St. Pauls Cathedral. “This residency offers Catherine the opportunity to create works showcasing the beauty of London, its surroundings, and the cathedral’s community, reimagining the church through her artistic vision,” read the church announcement. “Catherine will undoubtedly utilize this residency to inspire, encourage, and teach others, fostering an appreciation for art-making.” St. Paul’s is located at 474 Richmond Street. Learn more about Catherine at CatherineMorriseyFineArt.ca What’s Happening at Landon Library Submitted by Ashleigh Hickey Cursive Writing (Ages 8+) January 20, 2024 10:30 am – noon (Registered) 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! Visit LACC and The Catty Shack on Facebook! Velofix mobile bike repair is now servicing London & surrounding areas. Mother's Day Gifts Mother’s Day Gifts Your Perfect Match awaits you at The London Animal Care Centre and The Catty Shack! Bringing people and pets together www.accpets.ca
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