Events

Council meetings, language evenings, elder lunches, training nights and community work. Dates first, because that is what a calendar is for.

Aug 2026

Marine Rescue training night

Wednesday 19 August 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Ashbend Wharf, rescue shed

Weekly crew training. Cold water immersion and recovery drill this week.

Open to volunteer crew and to anyone considering joining. Wear clothing you can get wet. Call 555-0163 first if it is your first night.

Part of: Marine Rescue training

In 3 days

Elder lunch and benefits clinic

Wednesday 26 August 2026, Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Elder Center, Ashbend

The regular Wednesday lunch, with benefits advisers on hand afterward for one to one help with paperwork.

Lunch is served at noon. Advisers see people from 12:45 p.m. Bring any letters you have received. Rides can be booked on 555-0143.

Part of: Elder lunch

In 10 days

Sep 2026

Regular Council meeting and budget hearing

Thursday 3 September 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Community Hall, Ashbend

The September regular meeting, moved to the Community Hall because the annual budget hearing is on the same agenda.

Open meeting. The agenda and the draft budget post seven days ahead in the documents library. Speaker list signs at the door before 5:55 p.m.

Part of: Council meeting

In 18 days

Autumn term begins at the immersion school

Tuesday 8 September 2026, 7:45 a.m.

Ashbend School Campus, north wing

First day of the autumn term, and the first day for the second classroom.

Families new to the school should arrive at 7:30 a.m. for the entry meeting in the school office.

In 23 days

Family language evening

Thursday 10 September 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Language and Culture Center

Held the second Thursday of every month. Supper is provided and childcare is available for children under four.

Open to any household with a child enrolled in the immersion school or on the waiting list. No registration needed. Call 555-0121 if you need a ride.

Part of: Family language evening

In 25 days

Wharf and shoreline cleanup

Saturday 19 September 2026, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Ashbend Wharf

Annual shoreline cleanup ahead of the storm season, run with the fishing fleet and the Youth Council.

Gloves, bags and lunch provided. Meet at the rescue shed. Youth under fourteen must be with an adult.

In 34 days