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Switched On Productions, North Bay, ON (2026)

03/21/2026

Parenting looks different for everyone. Different family dynamics can impact both the child and family. Harmful stereotypes increase parental stress in both single and solo parenting situations often resulting in parents not taking care of their own mental and physical health needs.
ID 1 background consistently green with yellow flowers. Titles are brown. Text is green. Switched on productions logo with a purple fist and yellow butterflies breaking through chains in top left. Title reads one family many paths.ID 2 Image of parents playing with children. Text reads, single vs. solo. Single parenting: raising children after being with the other biological parent (i.e. divorce/separation, widowed, unintended pregnancy). Next line solo parenting, raising children completely alone by choice from the start (i.e. adoption/insemination). Image of test tube. End of ID 2. ID 3 Title single parenting: a spectrum. siloheutte of parents holding children. Text reads, 'a child's father, aunt, uncloe, gandparent, or close family friend, can all be considered a single parent. 2SLGBTQ+ individuals may be forced into single parenting situations. Same-s*x marriage is legal, but systemic barriers and discrimination prevent access to adoption. ID 4 title demographics. Out of 1.84 million single parent households, 81.2% are headed by mothers. single-mother households are 4x more likely to live below the poverty. Infographic in centre from singlemotherguide.com showing statistics about single mothers. ID 5 title hardships and challenges image says co-parenting text scheduling conflicts and uncertainty, family dynamics can positively or negatively impact a child, financial hardship, child support payment issues, routine inconsistency can lead to loyalty and behavioural concerns. ID 6 title co-parenting. Image has 10 tips for co-parenting about routines, communication, open relationships, flexibility in visits, and keeping children out of disagreements. ID 7 title stats. Infographics about children in Canada who have experienced separation or divorce. stats by province are broken down, older children at higher risk. Most children have contact with the other parent.

03/08/2026

Today is International Women's Day! This years theme is . A collective approach to fostering opportunities for women benefits us all. Empowering women empowers everyone.
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ID 1: five women flexing their bicep are in the center of the image. Text reads, 'March 8, 2026. International women's day. Give to gain.' The background is beige with stars and hearts. The bottom left has the Switched on Productions logo of a purple fist and yellow butterflies. This background theme is consistent through all slides. End ID 1. ID 2. Text reads History of IWD. Line down middle with text to sides reads, '1776 Abigail Asams Writes remember the ldies letter asking for protection under the declaration of independents. 1914 first women's suffrage march in London, England. 1975 UN Declares International Women's Year. 2010 UN launches gender equality body: UN women. 2026 115 years of action, advocacy, and progress towards global equality. End of ID2 ID3 title give to gain. Woman holding her hands out. Text 2026 international women's day (IWD) theme emphasizes generosity, collaboration, reciprocity, and support. For 115 years, the IWD Collective has worked to close the wage gap, support women and girls in STEM, and encourage women's involvement in sports, arts, and education. Empowering women empowers everyone. End ID3 ID4 title why do we need it. Image of World Economic Forum logo in top right. Pink megaphone with female gender symbol on it in bottom right. Text World Economic Forum reports that it will take another 134 years to reach true gender equality. Of 146 global economies, only 68.8% of this gap has been closed. Since 2006 there's only been a 0.4% change, that's twenty years! End of ID4 ID continued in comments

03/06/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances Stab 'N' Gab has been postponed. We look forward to seeing you when it gets rescheduled!

Image description: Red sticker reading postponed crossing over stab 'n' gab event poster. Details for event are greyed out. End of image description.

03/01/2026

Celebrate International Women's Day with us on March 6th with at 6:30pm for free drop-in needle felting! Art is part of the revolution, it's part of our freedom to express ourselves. Come stab out those frustrations and craft to celebrate women with us this Friday!

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Text on rainbow coloured background reads, 'Stab 'n' Gab Needle Felting Drop In Class. Hands holding yarn and photos of participants showing off their creations line the page. Text reads, 'Friday, March 6th, 2026. 6:30pm-8:30pm. 147 Main St. W., North Bay. The Stix 'N' Stones rainbow paint splatter logo and the Switched on Productions purple fist with yellow butterflies logo are at the top of the poster. End of ID.

03/01/2026

Join us on March 7 at 1:00pm at the @ for drag storytime! Showcasing the library's own selection of books, come celebrate International Women's Day. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

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Black text on yellow background reads,' International Women's Day Drag Storytime with Switched On Productions. Saturday, March 7th, 1-2pm. Library Auditorium. The North Bay Public Library and Switched On Productions are celebrating International Women's Day with a special storytime! Performers from Switched On Productions will join us to read stories to celebrate International Women's Day, Chosen from the library's collection. All ages are welcome to this free drop-in event!' Beneath is the North Bay Public Library with a book with sun rays coming out. Beside is the Switched on Productions logo of a purple fist with yellow butterflies.

02/15/2026

Reminder: Valentine’s Day has been shaped by capitalism. As overconsumption grows, corporations use the holiday to pressure people into proving love through spending. Love has no dollar value and exists in many forms — romantic or not.

ID 1: All slides follow a pink and black checker background. Switched On Productions logo (purple fist breaking chains with yellow butterflies) appears in the bottom left. Text reads: “Reminder: Valentine’s Day is a celebration of capitalism,” styled like a phone notification with an accept button. End of ID 1.

ID 2: Heart-shaped graphic divides Valentine’s Day spending, showing experiences as the most costly. Text reads: “Valentine’s Day has historical roots, but capitalism rules. Canadians are expected to spend $179–$224 in 2026. Record $17 billion spent in 2009.” End of ID 2.

ID 3: Images show a pagan celebration, Cupid, and Saint Valentine. Text explains pagan fertility rites tied to spring and renewal, Roman mythology portraying love as powerful and unpredictable, and Christian roots associated with selfless love and sacrifice. End of ID 3.

ID 4: Text notes mass-produced valentines began in the 1840s and that 145 million cards are sent yearly, second only to Christmas. Children often exchange valentines and candy in classrooms. Image shows a card reading: “Happy consumer-driven interpretation of love day.” End of ID 4.

ID 5: Text encourages showing love without consumption through time together, nature, volunteering, handmade gifts, art, or free local events. Image shows a card reading: “You’re the hammer to my sickle.” End of ID 5.

ID 6: Text reads: “Aromantic and as*xual people may feel alienated. Grief, loss, and pressure around s*x or physical affection can increase anxiety.” Images show aro and ace Valentine’s cards. End of ID 6.

ID 7: Collage of anti-Valentine’s cards with phrases like “You’ll do,” “You annoy me less than anyone else,” and “Obligatory mushy Valentine’s Day card.” End of ID 7.

ID 8: Crisis resources listed: 988 call or text for 24/7 support, Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 or text, and Good2Talk call or text for mental health support. End of ID 8.

01/21/2026

Cold days can feel lonely, but kindness warms the soul. Reach out, connect, and let’s bring comfort to each other this winter season. ❄️☃️❄️

ID1: Blue textured background, with snowflakes and snowy pine trees around the border. Switched on Productions logo on the top right corner. Background is consistent throughout the slides. Graphic of a sad snowman on a snowbank. Snowman is wearing a blue and white Santa hat and a blue d white striped scarf.” Mental Health Doesn’t Hibernate: Fight the Winter Blues. ID2: “Why is this the saddest month of the year? Difficult family dynamics,Post-holiday financial stress,Cold, dark weather.The Pressure of New Years Resolutions. ‘New Year New Me’ culture. These all contribute to the “January Blues”. Graphic of a silhouette of a child sitting with knees to chest and arms dangling over the knees. A graphic of a wind up toys slumped over.
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01/18/2026

One thing our performers love to do is read! Thank you to for hosting us for another winter an inclusive story drag storytime.

Image description: the librarian and three drag performers stand side by side indoors at a Drag Storytime event, each holding a children’s book. They are dressed in colorful, playful outfits, and smiling toward the camera. Behind them, a projector screen reads “Welcome to Drag Storytime” with rainbow graphics. End of image descriptions

01/16/2026

Beat the winter blues and join us for a fun, warm, and cozy Drag Storytime on Saturday January 17th from 1-2PM in the library auditorium.
Performers from Switched On Productions will join us to read inclusive and winter stories chosen from the library’s collection.
All ages are welcome to this free drop-in event!

Image description: black text on pink and blue background featuring snowflakes and evergreen trees reads, ‘winter drag storytime with switched on productions. Saturday January 17 1-2pm library auditorium. Beat the winter blues and join us for a fun, warm, and cozy Drag Storytime. Performers from Switched On Productions will join us to read inclusive and winter stories chosen from the library’s collection. All ages are welcome to this free drop-in event!’ The bottom left features the north bay public library logo. The logo is a book laying open with rays of light intending out of it. Text beneath the book reads ‘Bibliotheque de north bay public library.’ The bottom right has the switched on productions logo. The logo is a purple fist raised in the air surrounded by gold butterflies. There is a chain looping around the bottom that breaks opens at the top. The words ‘switched on productions’ are at the bottom of the logo. End of image description.

01/12/2026

Human trafficking is happening here, often without movement or visible force. Understanding how exploitation works is a necessary first step toward prevention. Learn the signs. Challenge harmful myths. Support survivor-centered organizations in your community. ID1: World map connected by lines of travel below the title, 'National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.' End ID 1. ID2: Gov Canada image breaks down signs of human trafficking. Traffickers target vulnerable individuals from marginalized communities. End ID 2.ID3: What is human trafficking? Centre of the slide old man is taking photos of a young girl in lingerie who looks uncomfortable. Text reads, 'recruiting, moving, or holding victims to exploit them for profit usually for s*xual reasons or forced labour. Human trafficking does not always require movement; traffickers use threats, force, and emotional control to exploit victims, often without them leaving home. End of ID 3. ID 4: Hidden in plain site: Sudbury has a high rate of HT because of access to the hwy of Tears; 40+ Indigenous women and teens have been missing/murdered here End ID 4. ID5 Ontario's initiative on awareness, early intervention, victim protection, and survivor support. End of ID5. ID6 Ontario's anti trafficking initiative is to reduce incidences and increase accountability. End of ID6. ID7 Global human trafficking statistics, including approximately 50 million victims worldwide, labour exploitation, forced marriage, and child labour. 58% reported cases in Canada are in Ontario, 2/3 are under 25, avg recruitment age is 13. End of ID7. ID8 Diagram showing stages of survivors life from infancy through adulthood highlighting systemic factors that impact Indigenous survivors of human trafficking. End of ID 8. ID9 Image explaining human trafficking and Canadian reported stats from 2010-2020 related to survivors demographics and perpetrator recruitment. End of ID 9. ID10: Need help? List of crisis information. Call Amelia Rising crisis line at 705-476-3355 for 24/7 support. Website is www.ameliarising.ca. Human trafficking hotline 1-833-900-1010 for services, support and information. Talk4Healing an Indigenous specific crisis support service - call or text 1-855-4432. End of ID's

12/11/2025

Big thank you to , , and .golden.switch for collaborating on another Stab 'N' Gab! This brings us to the end of our 2025 event programming! Stay tuned for the 2026 schedule...great things are to come.

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ID1: 8 people smile at a camera holding up their felt work. There is a bucket of loose yarn and needle felting supplies in front of them. ID 2: Shot from the end of a long table. There are five people working on their needle felting projects. ID 3: A person with red hair needle felting a brown square to incorporate into a small scarf they have beside them. They are holding the needle with their right hand, the piece and the block with their left. ID 4: a photo of a needle felted Bert the Sesame Street Character, who has a yellow oblong face, orange nose, brown hair, brown unibrow, and two eyes close together, resting on top of a needle felting block. ID 5: A zoom in of a persons hands needle felting working with red fibre. ID 6: A photo over the shoulder of two people, one wearing a drag outfit with long blonde hair, a white dress, and a white ruffled sleeve. The other person is wearing a red plaid shirt. They have green and brown hair. In front of them is a needle felted head. In the background is a person with long brown hair focussed on their art. ID 7: A person with long brown and dark pink hair focussed on needle felting with red thread fibre. End of ID.

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