WOW -- What's On Woodstock

Art gallery and museum exhibits, autumn leaf pick up, public skating schedules . . . 

Compiled by MARK SCHADENBERG

The October issue of the What's On Woodstock magazine should be in your super mailbox and it's another super edition.

The cover story is about efforts by the City's works department to prepare for winter, including a (weather permitted) schedule for road-side leaf pick up, updates on happenings at the works yard on James Street, and tips on composting and mulching.

Between the Reeves Community Complex and Civic Centre Arena these busy venues have set schedules for FREE public skating, but sometimes there are exceptions to the rule, so consult the listing before grabbing your Bauer blades. Also, there are times specifically for adults (over 18), but there is also family shinny time. Check out the schedule to note the local sponsors paying for the ice time. 

Current exhibits at the art gallery (WAG) and Woodstock Museum are described in WOW. The gallery has a show depicting Woodstock artist Betty McArthur known for being exceptional at sketching. She actually published a book many years ago of notable local homes and landmarks. Another famed (late) Woodstock artist with a display is Florence Carlyle.  Furthermore, a fibre art exhibit called Delights debuted today. 

The museum is often a temporary home of a travelling exhibit, including the current The Suitcase Project. I've included a portion of the City's press release to explain the collection and its historical significance to British Columbia.

The haunted house escape room at the museum is a challenge for you and your family or friends.

WOW is also your destination in October for profiles on the Woodstock Fire Department, community volunteerism, options for all ages at the Woodstock Public Library, a modification to Woodstock Transit routes, and the always-informative COW Tales trivia feature.

What's happening at Theatre Woodstock, with the Wolverines youth football program, Sea Cadets / Navy League, the Elite Dance Centre, plus so much more. For example, do you know what the library's Local Author Fair in November is all about?

There are 23,500 copies of WOW distributed around Woodstock to residences and businesses, so it's jammed with details and is a go-to resource. The magazine is published at least 8 editions throughout the year with the November - December issue covering 2 months. If you read that introduction page (Page 3), you will see the name of the local layout and creative company which truly is called the Flying Squirrel -- Andrew Norris. For more information on contributing copy, you should contact Colleen Collins from the City's marketing group at (519) 539-2382.

www.cityofwoodstock.ca

www.mywpl.ca   

www.woodstockartgallery.ca 

www.woodstockmuseum.ca

www.cityofwoodstock.ca/wfd

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