The Andrew Picton

08/27/2026

Kelly Cade is returning to The Andrew this September to offer her delightful yoga classes.

📅Tuesday mornings from 9–10 am. September 22nd-December 15th.

To register or if you have any questions, contact Kelly at [email protected] or 416-806-1096.

08/21/2026

💫International Day of the Girl Community Celebration!!💫

👧🏽🌟Dedicated to promoting girls’ rights and highlighting the unique challenges they face globally, such as lack of education, healthcare, and freedom from violence. The day also celebrates the potential and achievements of girls, advocating for gender equality to ensure they can reach their full potential and contribute to a more just and prosperous world. It’s a day to celebrate the strength and resilience of girls and young women and to work towards creating a future where every girl can thrive.🌟👧🏽

💵By donating to our Back to School Campaign, your contribution ensures that we can continue to have the necessary funds to ensure the future success of this growing event for years to come, because when young girls are supported, incredible things happen!💖

🚨Stay tuned for the announcement of speakers and engaging activities hosted by our growing list of community partners!

🎉Come Celebrate the girls in your life at our FREE community event.🎉

ℹ️For questions, or if you would like to be involved, please contact Beth Lafay – Reaching for Rainbows [email protected]🌈

08/12/2026

🧑🏽‍🩰Allison Nichol Adult Ballet Dance Classes for Beginners

📆 September 2 - November 25 (except Sept 16th & 23rd)

Wednesday - 7:15-8:30pm

📩 Email Allison at [email protected]

08/10/2026

🎻 Big Lake Arts Presents Ensemble Comtessa. Medieval Songs-Impact Concert. A Community Fundraiser Concert for PEPtBO.

📆 Saturday, August 29th from 11 am - 12 noon.

With …

Ellen Torrie-soprano/citole/tamborne/anglosaxon lyre

Isabelle Douailly-Backman-vielle/tambourine/sinfonia

Tickets: https://biglakearts.tickit.ca/

🌠 Ensemble Comtessa presents Florilegium, a vibrant collection of medieval songs from the British Isles (1150–1300) that traces the lifecycle of a flower through the seasons. These timeless works reveal the enduring foundations of “classical” tradition — where folk melody, chant, and courtly song first intertwined.

🌠 Blending Celtic, troubadour, and plainchant traditions.
Presented with authentic medieval performance practices and period instruments, this program brings a richly layered musical culture shaped by centuries of cultural exchange to life.

🌠 With every ticket sold, BIGLAKE will donate 50% to Prince Edward Point Observatory (PEPtBO), a local charity that helps protect birds and other wildlife and their habitats on the South Shore through research, advocacy, and education.

🌠 Ensemble Comtessa presents Florilegium, a vibrant collection of medieval songs from the British Isles (1150–1300) that traces the lifecycle of a flower through the seasons. These timeless works reveal the enduring foundations of “classical” tradition — where folk melody, chant, and courtly song first intertwined. Blending Celtic, troubadour, and plainchant traditions.

🌠 Presented with authentic medieval performance practices and period instruments, this program brings a richly layered musical culture shaped by centuries of cultural exchange to life.
With every ticket sold, BIGLAKE will donate 50% to Prince Edward Point Observatory (PEPtBO), a local charity that helps protect birds and other wildlife and their habitats on the South Shore through research, advocacy, and education.

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08/10/2026

🌽 🌈 Reaching for Rainbows Cornroast Fundraiser

📆 Sunday, August 30th from 3 - 5 pm

Introducing Reaching for Rainbows first Annual Corn Roast Cook off starring Charlotete Langley, Jennie Bonzai and Rachel Bies Nutritiion.

Come out and try their signature dishes using fresh County Corn, vote for People’s Choice Award and donate to Reaching for Rainbows during our Back to School Fundraising campaign; because when young girls are supported – incredible things happen!

08/10/2026

Child Care Opportunities at Reaching for Rainbows.

📆 August 21st, 22nd & 23rd-available dates.

Do you work in hospitality, health care, or another field with non-traditional hours? Do you need child care outside of Monday-Friday, 9-5? Check out our new pilot program for weekend child care. This program was developed in response to feedback from local employers and families who identified a need for more flexible child care options.

🌠 Advance registration is required - E-mail [email protected] to sign up!.

07/11/2026

07/02/2026

THURSDAY, July 2nd at 2:30 pm. WE HAVE AIR CONDITIONING.

🌊 Earth's Ocean Circulation: Past - Present - Into the Future

📅 Thurs. July 2nd-2:30 pm.

🌱 Join us for a fascinating talk exploring how the ocean moves, shapes our climate and what the future may hold.

📣 Speaker: Prof. Agatha de Boer, Professor of Physical Paleoceanography at the University of Stockholm.

🎟️ Admission by donation. Proceeds to The Andrew.

05/10/2026

🌺Celebrating The Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan on Mother's Day with the most beautiful bagpipe music by Mark Ruban. Thanks to all who participated! 🌻