Past Events

Have you ever asked a question online and gotten a confusing answer? With generative AI tools like ChatGPT, how you ask matters! In this Wired Wednesdays episode, Ashley will show you how to write simple, effective prompts to get the best results from AI. Whether you're planning a meal, writing a letter, or just need help remembering something — learn how to talk to ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot like a helpful assistant.

Grey County Master Gardeners and Blue Mountains Public Library invite you to join us for a special FREE three-part workshop to prepare you for your 2025 gardening season!

Become your own gardener! Whether you just moved to your new garden or want to renovate, you can create the garden you want.

Our May Kids Can Cook program is going to be extra sweet! Join Ashley from Purdy Cakes for a fun-filled cupcake decorating adventure! Learn how to pipe, sprinkle, and, of course, taste your delicious creations. Don’t miss out—register now to save your spot! Ages 8 and up. Free Program. 

Register here

Looking for a helping hand? Looking to find more support? Need help navigating "the system"?

In this Wired Wednesday, Ashley will explore the rise of social media bots and their impact on online interactions, from amplifying voices to spreading misinformation. Join Ashley to examine how these bots work, their influence on platforms, and the ethical challenges they pose in today’s digital landscape.

Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, 1-hour tech help appointments are available four days a week.

A new exhibit is coming to The Gallery at L.E. Shore, inspired by a deep love of painting the beauty of Ontario and getting better at it along the way. 

Holly Kee and Delia Eastwood have spent most of their lives in the Great Lake region of Ontario and feel that the Niagara Escarpment and our freshwater lakes to be large and generous characters, rewarding us just by being themselves. These artists strive to honour the beauty of their home’s lakes, rocks and trees through drawing and painting. 

Discover the incredible health benefits of mushrooms—whether as food, medicine, or supplements. More people are turning to these natural powerhouses for their support in immune health, brain function, digestion, energy levels, blood sugar regulation, and stress management. 

Join us for a tasty and fun cooking adventure in April’s Kids Can Cook program! This time, we’re making quesadilla-style pizza—a perfect after-school snack or an easy-peasy dinner.  Kids will get hands-on in the kitchen, using hot plates, frying pans, knives, and cheese graters to create their delicious masterpieces. Since we’re working with limited equipment, this session will run a full hour.

Ages: 10+. Registration required! Spots are limited, so sign up today and get ready to cook up something amazing!

Join us for the 6th Annual Clarksburg Village Spring Clean-up!

Join us for a fun, satisfying morning! Meet at the Lions Park Pavilion.

Garbage bags will be supplied. Please bring: gloves, Ziplock bag for Cigarette butts, clear blue bags for recycling.

Contact Stella with any questions at 519-599-2173

On the 4th Saturday of every month (except July, August and December) 9am-noon area residents have the opportunity to bring their broken items to the Repair Café, where community volunteers use their skills to help repair them for free. We also share some social time, with coffee or a nice cup of tea and cookies. This adventure not only brings our community together to help our neighbours, it also lengthens the life of the items repaired/mended, diverts items going to our landfill and saves taxpayers money!

Join us for a delightful Storytime with the Georgian Triangle Humane Society! Enjoy heartwarming tales with furry friends, along with rhymes, movement, songs, and lots of FUN! This free program is perfect for ages 0-5, and no registration is required. Older children and siblings are welcome too. Drop by and share the joy!

Our informal knitting club is open to enthusiasts of all skill levels, and we invite you to join us in our cozy and friendly space. All you need to bring are your needles and wool, and you'll have the perfect setting to knit, chat, and forge new friendships.

Join us on April 24th at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury for the highly anticipated 2^nd Annual Blue Mountains and Area 2025 Sustainability Summit — an essential event for leaders and innovators driving the future of sustainability. Last year’s Summit brought together over 120 attendees from diverse sectors, including business, non-profits, and residents, who engaged in compelling discussions and presentations on the Circular Economy and Green Initiatives.

The Canadian landscape is key to the psyche of Canadian painters like Tom Thomson, William Kurelek and Emily Carr. Join Alistair Martin as he shares selected landscapes of these iconic painters to reveal what it meant to be Canadian in the 20th Century. During this illustrated journey across Canada’s Algonquin region, its prairies and the forests of British Columbia, participants will be encouraged to share what Canada means to us today. 

Explore the stars through the lens of Indigenous astronomy! Join us for an evening of storytelling and cultural teachings as we learn about traditional constellations, celestial stories, and their deep connections to the land. Chris Vaughan, aka AstroGeoGuy, is trained in Indigenous astronomy, including alternative constellations and star lore from Ontario, Canada, and other world cultures. Weather permitting, we’ll head outside for guided stargazing.

This Easter weekend, discover the charm of Blue Mountain Village in full bloom. Wander through picturesque streets lined with shops full of seasonal finds, treat yourself to local flavours, and enjoy relaxing moments on sun-filled patios. From morning coffee to evening bites, the Village is made for slow strolls and spontaneous springtime discoveries. Add a dash of family fun with festive highlights like an Easter egg scavenger hunt, live music, and the lovable Barnyard Bonanza—just enough celebration to make your weekend extra special.

In celebration of her new solo exhibition at The Gallery at L.E. Shore, Beverley Smith invites you on a captivating journey to La Macina Di San Cresci, an artist residency in Tuscany, Italy. Beverley will share how she discovered the residency, her experiences living there, and the impact it had on her both artistically and personally. You'll also be treated to an insightful overview of her artistic evolution, as she reflects on each of her solo shows at The Gallery, from her first in 1996 through 1999, 2002, 2013, 2019, and now 2025!

Grey County Master Gardeners and Blue Mountains Public Library invite you to join us for a special FREE three-part workshop to prepare you for your 2025 gardening season!

Become your own gardener! Whether you just moved to your new garden or want to renovate, you can create the garden you want.

Join us for an exciting talk with local authors Zanne Raby and D. M. Buehler who will give an insider's look into their works, creative processes, and their thoughts on the best ways for an author to get published. 

Parents and guardians with children aged 0-5 years are invited to join us in the Story Tower at L.E. Shore Library for a special social time! 

While Jen is away, we shall play. Enjoy free play, toys, books, and a chance for tots and adults to chat and have fun in a lively, colourful space. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to come by anytime! 
Older siblings are welcome.