Knowledge Changes Lives
Join us for a public presentation by Creston Refugee Committee member, Margaret Miller. Learn about the committee's history, its work to support families and how the community can support their efforts.
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE - Now on September 23rd! In this session, we'll focus on knitted and crocheted items with holes, runs, or frayed edges. Some supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own sewing kit and any essential materials. And if your mending basket doesn't have knits in it, […]
Community Expert in DIY Halloween decorations and costumes, Laura Knudsen, will share some ultra easy and super fun ways to make things spooky and fun for your trick-or-treaters or party guests. This is an adult programming event, but children and teens accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend.
Do you have questions about or difficulties accessing your CRA records or account? Do you wonder if you might be eligible for any of the federal benefits programs or tax credits? Questions about Employment Insurance or Old Age Security? We will have real life humans here from both CRA and Service Canada who can help […]
Join us for a public presentation by CBAL coordinators, Kaitlin McKenna and Gillian Wells. They will be here to share about CBAL’s work in the community and how to access their services and supports.
Family history research has become the fastest growing hobby and is considered one of the most important phenomena in recent public history. What can we do with our family stories? In this three-hour workshop, author Antonia Banyard will share her own journey of engaging with family history. This is an introduction to how we […]
SkillShare events are an opportunity to gather for shared problem-solving, pleasant company, and a little extra motivation to tackle the mending pile. Some supplies are provided, but it’s a good idea to bring your own sewing kit too.. This November session will be a Show & Share day as well as a mending bee. Bring […]
Join us for an afternoon of crafting fun. Using old books otherwise destined for the dump and a variety of craft materials, we will make ornaments, greeting cards, or other decorations. All supplies provided. adult programming - all experience levels & kids accompanied by an adult are welcome. drop-in & totally free!
Collage Club will be a 3-session open studio time happening in January, February, and March. Using books and magazines that are otherwise headed for the dump, participants will get to play with cut-paper collage techniques to create an artwork, sketchbook, greeting card, vision board or other project of their choosing. Supplies will be provided. Projects […]
In the first lecture in this series, join Creston Museum manager Tammy Bradford on a deep dive into provincial liquor laws, societal change, and economic ups and downs - all of which are reflected in the fortunes of the Kokanee Inn, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in December, 2023. This speaker series is co-sponsored by […]