Hawk Talk and Trivia Night: Dolly Parton's Legacy of Love 

Enjoy free snacks, meet your neighbours and settle in for an evening of big ideas and friendly competition. Wilfrid Laurier University's Brantford campus is launching Hawk Talk and Trivia Night, a new lecture series bringing stimulating conversation into a relaxed, café-style setting. 

The series opens with "Dolly's Legacy of Love," a talk by Laurier psychology professor Judy Eaton on what Dolly Parton's life, work and lyrics can teach us about authenticity, compassion and human connection. Eaton's research on apologies, forgiveness and well-being has been featured in Time, Esquire and CBC News, and she'll make the case that Parton's optimism has never been more relevant. 

Stick around after the talk for a pop culture trivia challenge, with prizes up for grabs. 

Everyone is welcome, no Laurier connection required. Complimentary snacks and a cash bar available. Space is limited, so register in advance. 

When: Sept. 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Where: The Belmont restaurant and café, One Market, 1 Market St., Brantford 

Register: https://secureca.imodules.com/s/1681/giving/19/form.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=5475&cid=15271  

Up next in the Hawk Talk and Trivia Night series: Oct. 27 (horror films and society) and Dec. 1 (democracy's modern challenges). 

KidWorks is a one-day, hands-on career adventure where children ages 5–10 explore exciting careers through play, creativity, and imagination.

Children will dress up, complete fun challenges, and experience six interactive career stations designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire big dreams.

🚀 What's Included

• 🎒 KidWorks Passport

• 🚒 Six interactive career stations

• 👨‍🍳 Hands-on activities and role play

• 🧑‍🚒 Career costumes and props

• 🏅 Graduation certificate

• 📸 Fun photo opportunities

👷 Career Stations

Children will rotate through six exciting stations:

• 🚒 Rescue Station

• 👨‍🍳 KidWorks Kitchen

• 🏗️ Build Lab

• 🩺 Animal Care

• ✈️ Pilot Station

• 💇 Design Studio

Each activity is guided by friendly facilitators and designed to be fun, engaging, and age-appropriate.

🗓️ Event Details

Date: November 7, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre

Age Group: 5–10 years old

Children attend a scheduled one-hour session and rotate through all six career stations in small groups.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Information

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled session.

• Children should wear comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.

• Parents or guardians are welcome to accompany their child.

• Allergy information will be collected during registration.

🎟️ Reserve Your Spot

Spaces are limited to ensure every child enjoys a high-quality experience.

Book your child's adventure today and let them discover what they're capable of!

Part One: Passport to the World

A 12-session children's program exploring cultures, histories, places, and people around the world. Children become curious, respectful global learners through stories, maps, art, movement, games, and hands-on discovery.

Format: Welcome and map check-in, history or culture story, hands-on activity, movement/game, and passport reflection.

• Part One theme: learning how geography, history, family life, creativity, and traditions shape communities.

• Group values: curiosity, respect, kindness, participation, and willingness to learn.

• Activities include simpler and extended options for the full 6–12 age range.

Registration

Each child receives an Adventure Passport in Week 1 to track learning progress across all 12 sessions.

Pricing: $85 CAD for the 12-session program · Members $72 CAD

Every kid focuses a little differently, and Focus Explorers helps 6 to 8 year olds discover how their brain works best. Through movement, play, creativity, and teamwork, kids build focus skills in a way that feels like fun, not homework.

Our 12-week program runs weekly starting September 9. Little Changemakers, come build your focus superpowers with us.

🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM | Sept 9 – Nov 25, 2026

📍 2nd Fl. Classroom, 1100 Clarence St S, Brantford, ON N3S 7N8

💵 $85 CAD for the 12-week program (Members: $72 CAD)

Ages 9 to 12 are a big stretch for focus and self-regulation, and Focus Trailblazers meets kids right there. Our 12-week, strengths-based program covers attention, planning, emotional regulation, and task completion, all in a positive, judgment-free space.

Weekly sessions start September 8. Come build the skills that carry into school, home, and everywhere in between.

🗓️ Tuesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM | Sept 8 – Nov 24, 2026 📍 2nd Fl. Classroom, 1100 Clarence St S, Brantford, ON N3S 7N8 💵 $85 CAD for the 12-week program (Members: $72 CAD)

Partnered with the Brant Community Systems Healthcare Foundation.

Join us at Woodland Cultural Centre for a day of reflection, learning, culture and community as we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Event Details
📅 September 30, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Woodland Cultural Centre, 184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON
Opening Address & Speeches begin at 9:30 a.m.

Throughout the day, experience:
• Cultural Performances & Guest Speakers
• Film Screenings
• Indigenous Artisan Market & Food and Drink Vendors
• Community Mural Installation & Information Booths
• Dedicated Survivor Space
• Photo Booth
• Museum & Art Gallery

Mohawk Institute Tours:
Timed Self-Guided Tours of the Mohawk Institute Residential School will be offered throughout the day. Pre-registration (minimum donation) required . Registration details coming soon.

Interested in joining our Indigenous Artisan Market or hosting a Community Information Booth? Complete the application form here:
https://forms.gle/Hcbs4DVcPCpDygQ79

Interested in partnering with or sponsoring this event?
Contact John at dev.manager@woodlandculturalcentre.ca

A free registration to this virtual event is required to access the livestream link — please click the ticketing link to be taken to registration page, select the date/time for the event, and enter a name and email to be placed on the mailing list.

1 - Learn how to browse the Grand Culture Digital Hub

The Grand Culture Digital Hub (grandculture.ca) is Brant Region's central destination for arts, culture, and heritage, bringing together events for everyone and practical resources for creators in one dynamic platform. Join us for a virtual live walkthrough where we will explore how to discover and filter content, featuring real Ontario Culture Days listings that showcase the diverse stories and voices shaping Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

2 - Learn how to post your own content or join as a member

Ready to put your own programming in the spotlight? We will show you three ways to post content: submit quickly as a guest, request a member account for faster self-managed listings and to be included in the directory, or reach out directly to one of our Sector Champions for direct support. This two-part session is open to everyone—join us for Part 1 to explore what the hub offers, or stay for the full session to dive deeper into the tools designed specifically for creators and organizers.

Whether you are looking for your next cultural experience or ready to share your own work with the region, come discover how grandculture.ca can connect you to the heart of Brant Region’s cultural landscape.

Runtime: 60 mins + 15 mins Q&A

Note: Session will be recorded and made available for future viewing.

Paint-Club! Vase of Sunflowers

Friday Sept 11th

Time: 7pm – 9:30pm

Location: Coach House

Fees: Non-mem: $45, Member: $40

Join Kim and Aliki in a social painting workshop as they bring back their Paint-Club at Glenhyrst Coach House Studio!

Step by step instructions from professional artists guide you into completing a beautiful acrylic painting on a 16” x 20” stretched canvas to keep or give as a gift.  All tools and materials are provided for this piece.

No previous painting experience is required – just bring your sense of humour and something to protect your clothes and leave the rest to us!

Indigenous creators, where will your next idea take you? 💡

From first ideas to finished projects, the Indigenous Arts Projects program can support your creative process.

Funding supports:
🔍 Artistic research and experimentation
🛠 Creation and production across disciplines
🎟️Exhibitions, performances and presentations
🤝 Projects that strengthen Indigenous arts and cultural connections

Deadline: October 6, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
🔗 Link in bio 👉 Visit Grant Program Deadlines 2026, scroll to October, and select Indigenous Arts Projects.

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