Scugog Arts presents: ‘Living my Best Life Connected to the Land’ by Joanna Malcolm. This show brings Joanna Malcolm’s eclectic style into conversation with new methods of creating abstract impressions and whimsy. Colour is her muse. In this exploration of emotion through colour, Malcolm highlights her love for nature and the interconnection between healing, nature, and the arts. Joanna Malcolm strives to discover new facets of her style as it shifts and flows with the waves of inspiration that come her way.  

This exhibition will open on Saturday, Sept 6 from 1-3 PM at the Scugog Arts Space located at 268 Queen Street, Port Perry, and will run until October 5. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments and experience Joanna Malcolm’s work in a bright space full of creative energy! 

Celebrate Ontario Public Library Week by making a bookmark that showcases why you love your Library!

This contest is open to all ages. Winners will be chosen from the following age categories: 5 and under, 6-9, 10-12, 13-17, and 18+. Winners will have their bookmarks printed and available at each branch. Pick-up a bookmark submission form, create your design, and return your completed work to any Whitby Public Library location by October 31, 2025. Winners will be selected in November.   

One submission per person. Designs must be original works. No AI-generated art.  

By submitting to the Whitby Public Library’s Bookmark Contest, you consent to having your work displayed at the Whitby Public Library. All artists retain the rights to their work, accepted or otherwise. We will not accept any work that does not align with the Library's commitment to https://whitbylibrary.ca/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Anti-Racism" href="/https://whitbylibrary.ca/Diversity-Inclusion-and-Anti-Racism" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0">Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism.

From October 10th to October 31st, runs every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Led through the Village by lantern-light, this spine-tingling tour will turn even the toughest cynic into a believer…of the supernatural! Learn about the paranormal investigations that have taken place on site, hear the Museum’s most infamous staff stories, and uncover the tragedies that have occurred in Pickering’ past. Recommended for ages 12 & up. 

Looking for something more than just a typical movie night? Check out Retro Reels!

Enjoy retro classics with the added experience of themed cocktails, treats, trivia, prizes and giveaways! Costumes and PJs encouraged!

Back to the Future – 40th Anniversary
Set in 1985, Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his eccentric scientist friend, Emmett “Doc” Brown, where he inadvertently prevents his future parents from falling in love, threatening his own existence. Will he be able to fix things and get back to the future?

Tickets are only $5 and are available at the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, the Audley Recreation Centre, and online at www.ajax.ca/sfc. For more information, call 905-619-2529, ext. 2787 (ARTS), email us at stfranciscentre@ajax.ca, or visit us online at www.ajax.ca/sfc

From October 10th to October 31st, runs every Friday and Saturday from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Led through the Village by lantern-light, this spine-tingling tour will turn even the toughest cynic into a believer…of the supernatural! Learn about the paranormal investigations that have taken place on site, hear the Museum’s most infamous staff stories, and uncover the tragedies that have occurred in Pickering’ past. Recommended for ages 12 & up. 

Bring personality to your front porch by creating a custom welcome sign! In this fun and creative workshop, you'll learn the basics of stenciling and design your own seasonal sign to decorate your entryway. Add your personal touch, seal it with wax, and take home a charming, handmade piece. 

Scugog Arts presents: ‘Landscapes & Dreamscapes’ by Kevin J Harper. This exhibition challenges the established distance between realistic and dreamlike scenarios by incorporating dreamlike works amongst the more realistic nature of Kevin J Harper’s older work. Harper aims to lessen this distance through the relationship between the real and imagined snapshots of the everyday and mundane world we live in. As a mostly self-taught artist, Kevin J Harper finds solace in painting and drawing as it continues to be a central source of play, rejuvenation & transformation for him. 

This exhibition will run from October 11 to November 11, with the artist reception on Oct 18^th from 1-3pm. Meet the artist, enjoy light refreshments and experience Kevin Harper’s work in a bright space full of creative energy!