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Free and fun March Break events!March Break runs March 10 - 14
Are you looking for free and exciting children’s activities this March break? Come to the library and enjoy stories,games and fun filled activities. The theme for this year’s break is “Down on the Farm.”
Here‘s a sneak peek at what will be happening:
An interactive musical performance by Sean the Maple Syrup Singer• March 11, 10:30 am, Puslinch Branch, 3:00 pm, Rockwood Branch• March 12, 10:30 am, Aboyne Branch
An action packed musical story time with Andrew Queen and Karen Stille• March 11, 11:00 am, Arthur Branch 2:00 pm, Mount Forest Branch
Very talented face painter Tania Crook• March 13, 10:30 am, Fergus Branch
Lights, camera, action! Join us for a movie at the library• March 11, 2:30 pm, Marden Branch showing Chicken Little• March 12, 1:30 pm, Elora Branch showing Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2• March 14, 2:00 pm, Mount Forest Branch showing Despicable Me 2• March 14, 2:00 pm, Arthur Branch Bring your blanket, get cozy for a wonderful movie• March 15, 1:00 pm, Rockwood Branch showing Babe
Moo to You! A presentation about how you get your milk• March 11, 10:30 am, Clifford Branch; 1:30 pm, Harriston Branch• March 12, 10:30 am, Palmerston Branch and Marden Branch; 1:00 pm, Drayton Branch• March 13, 10:30 am, Erin Branch, 1:00 pm, Arthur Branch and Hillsburgh Branch, 3:00 pm at Mount Forest Branch• March 14, 10:30 am, Elora Branch
A visit from Dr. Duffield, large animal Veterinarian• March 11, 10:30 am, Erin Branch
Check out our programmes and events page at www.wellington.ca/Library for more information.
Where can I access information if the power goes out?December’s ice storm left many County residents without power for several days. In the event of a power outage, the best place to access information is your local radio station, if you don’t have access to a smartphone. The County contacts local radio stations with closure and warming centre information.
The following radio stations should be monitored for important updates:
• 92.9 The Grand (Centre Wellington)• 1460 CJOY/Magic 106 (South Wellington)• 93.7 Country 93 (Wellington North)• AM 920 (Wellington North)• 88.1 Headwaters New Mix (Erin)• 94.5 CKNX The Bull (Minto, Mapleton)
The County will also provide updates on www.wellington.ca and on the County’s official emergency twitter feed - @wellingtncounty as necessary.
Adding a battery operated radio to your 72 hour emergency kit is a great idea. Alternatively, you can listen to these stations, on the hour, using your car radio for important updates.
FloodingA flood occurs when water in a river rises and overflows spilling onto the land beside it. In some cases flooding is minor, but emergencies result when flood waters threaten property and lives.
Flood Facts•Floodscanoccuranytimethroughouttheyear.•Icejams,rapidwintersnowmelt,thunderstormsandheavyrainscancauseflooding; sometimes minor and other times flooding large areas.
Flood Forecasting and WarningsConservation Authorities in Ontario are responsible for monitoring water levels in rivers and streams in order to predict flooding. TheConservation Authority is responsible for issuing flood warning messages.
There are three levels of warning messages• Watershed conditions statement: Issued when river and channel conditions exist. There are two categories of statements: • Water Safety: High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors have made watercourses dangerous for recreational users but flooding is not expected. • Flood Outlook: Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high winds or other conditions that could result in high runoff or ice jams or lakeshore flooding.• Flood Watch: Flooding is possible. Municipalities and individuals should prepare.• Flood Warning: Flooding is occurring or is about to occur. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations. The warning may include forecasts of how high the water will rise and the time of the peak.
To subscribe to flood warnings and messages from the GRCA, visit: www.grandriver.ca/Newsroom/News.cfm?id=376