Featured Events in Greater Sudbury Division in September, 2025 (August Updated)

Come and join our regular Friday Volunteers to help scythe or rake our grassland. All ages and abilities welcome including those who have experience with scythes. Please bring lunch, a drink and a sunhat. Stay for as long as you like. Please book if you're coming so we have enough tools! Foxearth Meadows sits on the River Stour floodplain in a quiet corner of Essex on the border with Suffolk. The eleven-acre site has a variety of habitats including the river and riverbank, wetlands and woodland, an ancient field boundary, a series of ponds and marshy flower-rich grassland. Managed especially for dragonflies and damselflies, it is also home to a wealth of wildlife including otter, kingfisher, harvest mouse, common lizard, grass snake and common toad. It has been owned and managed by A Rocha UK since 2015. How to find Foxearth Meadows: The reserve is about a mile north of Foxearth village, between the River Stour and the lane north-west of Constable’s Farm and Constables Barn (private dwellings with postcode CO10 7HZ). From Long Melford travelling west towards Clare (A1092), turn first left after GCB Cocoa (formerly Philips Avent), signposted ‘Pentlow Road’. Then take the next left (signposted ‘Liston’) and the reserve is about 200 metres on the left. Follow ‘what3words’ charm.dragonfly.townhouse Grid Ref. TL 8331 4598 For any questions or further information, contact Foxearth Meadows Reserve Manager Sarah Leedham at sarah.leedham@arocha.org or 07810 141234 A Rocha UK is a UK registered charity, we exist to help protect and restore the natural world and equip Christians and churches in the UK to care for the environment. All services and resources we provide are free because of the generous support of thousands of people, just like you. Information Source: A Rocha UK | eventbrite

Elana Arian creates an intimate evening of song and story, beginning with Havdalah, at Congregation Beth El. Together we’ll sing, listen, laugh, thrill, and respond to Elana’s extraordinary voice and generous, beautiful sharing of soul as she invites us into her music. “One of the greatest Jewish voices of our time.” - Cantor Aviva Marer A composer, multi-instrumentalist and prayer leader, Elana Arian is one of the leading voices in contemporary Jewish music. Elana’s music is part of Jewish life across the globe, and her compositions are sung in spiritual communities, summer camps, and synagogues from Chicago to the Czech Republic. Elana has released four albums of original music, and her compositions have been published in countless Transcontinental Music collections. Elana serves proudly on the faculty of Hava Nashira (Oconomowoc, WI), the Wexner Heritage Foundation (Aspen, CO), Shirei Chagiga (London, England), and Hebrew Union College in New York, where she teaches in the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music. Elana has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Tanglewood, and perhaps most memorably, five separate appearances at the (Obama) White House. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her wife, Julia, and their two daughters. To learn more about Elana and her music, visit elanaarian.com . Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley is joyful, participatory Judaism. We sing, learn, laugh, and pray together, and celebrate our varied backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We connect with Jewish values and traditions as we strive to create a more just future for ourselves, our children, and our world. To learn more about Congregation Beth El, visit bethelsudbury.org . Information Source: Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley | eventbrite

The transition to parenthood is one of the most significant life events that a person can experience. Our free in-person Prep 4 Parenting class is designed to help you feel more empowered and confident in your transition to parenthood, and covers topics such as: Caring for a new baby. Attachment and bonding. Baby's brain development and early connections. Maintaining a healthy relationship with your partner. Developing a relationship with your new baby. Postpartum mental health. Your support networks and more! This in-person class is designed for expectant parents and parents and caregivers with infants ages 0 to 6 months. This class is only offered in English. Disclaimer In-person classes will depend on the current level of respiratory illness that is circulating and are subject to change. Please contact the Health Information Line at 705.522.9200, ext. 342 for more information on current available classes. Please screen for symptoms prior to the class and stay home if you are sick. Public Health Sudbury & Districts reserves the right to cancel or make changes to scheduled Prep 4 Parenting classes. All efforts will be made to contact participants to inform of class changes and reschedule if necessary. Information Source: Public Health Sudbury & Districts | eventbrite

If you love painting with watercolour, but would like to try something out of the ordinary, then painting with coffee is a great alternative! Coffee is cheap (affordable for everyone's budget), fun and smells nice.We will be painting autumn themed motifs, like leaves, flowers, birds and we will try to be creative by doing interesting patterns. Our art tutor Marina will explain and demonstrate the coffee painting techniques whilst you enjoy drinking a cup of coffee! You will need to bring a jar of instant coffee, a good quality watercolour paper, brushes suitable for painting with watercolours, few empty jars or cups, clean pallet and some kitchen paper.You can purchase your art materials from Goslings, professional art shop in Sudbury, WHSmith or find more affordable ones in the Works, QD, Poundland or online. About your tutor: Marina T-Harrison has a BA Hons in Arts ( BA in Painting, Electives in Scenography, and Conservation and Restoration) and Master in Arts (MA in Scenography, Theatre Direction Pathway). Her educational background is built on the values of the University of Arts London, where she completed her education in the arts at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Marina has been teaching at WSC for several years, on many art courses and workshops. Whether you are interested to have art as a hobby and a leisure activity, or pursue a career in the arts, Marina is a strong believer that you can achieve this at any stage of your life. Please note there is limited parking at the centre, in the event that the carpark is full, there is parking a short walk away at either The Kingfisher Leisure Centre or the Railway Station. Please note we run all our courses based on a minimum number of participants. If you are no longer able to attend the class please contact the team at your earliest convenience. Cancellations received within 48 hours of the class start time are non-refundable. PLEASE NOTE: When buying more than one ticket for you or someone else, you must put in the correct individual information of all who are attending. Information can not be completely the same all tickets purchased. Information Source: Sudbury Learning Centre | eventbrite

Participants will learn how to… Recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis Have conversations that encourage a person to: Talk about their mental well-being Discuss professional and other supports that could help with recovery to improved mental well-being Reach out to these supports Assist in a mental health or substance use crisis situation Check in with one’s own mental well-being and take action as needed Certification training will be held at CMHA office 111 Elm Street, Sudbury ON from 9:00 - 4:30. ¨Registrants must complete a self-directed Module #1on the Mental Health Commission of Canada learning platform. Access will be provided upon registration. Information Source: CMHA-Sudbury/Manitoulin | eventbrite

"Harvest of Hope" Indulge in an evening of delicious cuisine, uplifting melodies, and heartfelt giving at L’Arche Sudbury’s Annual Pasta Dinner: Harvest of Hope on September 18th, 2025, at the prestigious Caruso Club! Here's why you won't want to miss this unforgettable event: Silent Auction – Bid on an array of exclusive items, experiences, and handcrafted treasures, all in support of fostering inclusion and empowerment. Community Art Sale – Celebrate the creativity of our community members and take home a piece of their work! Artwork, crafts, and more created by our community members will be on display and available for purchase. Raffle Draw – Take a chance to win big with our exciting grand prize! Stay tuned for details on this year’s must-have raffle item. Making a Difference – Your support directly impacts the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, helping to create a community where everyone belongs, thrives, and is celebrated. Join us for an evening filled with joy, connection, and the power of hope. Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that will leave a lasting impact! Ticket Cost: Seating: $85.00 each (+ Eventbrite Processing Fee) ✔ Includes a delicious meal ✔ Donation receipts available upon request Together, let’s celebrate, create memories, and transform lives through this remarkable event! Information Source: L'Arche Sudbury | eventbrite

In partnership with the Sudbury BJJ and Muay Thai Academy, learn essential techniques to protect yourself and gain confidence in any situation. This FREE in-person and interactive workhop is a great opportunity to enhance your personal safety skills in a supportive environment. Don't miss out on this valuable experience! Classes will be held in the Gymnasium Information Source: Cambrian College / EDI | eventbrite

Knox Underground is please to announce that TEXAS KING will be performing in the lower hall on Saturday September 20th! Texas King formed in 2013 and before long, began earning a reputation for their high-energy rock shows. After tours of Ontario and the east coast of Canada to support a debut EP, October 2017 saw the release of their anticipated full-length album Circles. The albums lead single “Boomerang” generated attention at Canadian radio, most notably at Toronto’s 102.1 The Edge, and led to an appearance on Global TV during their Canadian release tour. It’s often said that Texas King is best experienced when seen, not just heard. Now armed with their hook-filled debut, the band is ready to make their mark in the world of rock music - one rowdy club at a time. Information Source: Knox Hall | eventbrite

Acclaimed guitarist, singer, song writer, band leader and producer, Jack de Keyzer rarely sits still. For 46 years or roughly a couple million miles , de Keyzer has been hitting the road , air and studio to bring his brand of guitar driven blues around the globe. With 12 records, 1 DVD , 2 Junos and 7 Maple Blues Awards, de Keyzer delivers the goods wherever, whenever he performs. Playing over 100 shows a year, de Keyzer’s music is steeped in Chicago blues, London England’s (de Keyzer’s birth place) blues rock, Detroit’s Motown, Muscle Shoals deep soul, Memphis’ rock and roll, and Philadelphia’s funky soul jazz . De Keyzer knows first hand as he has played with many first generation pioneers of these sounds and styles, Bo Diddley, Otis Rush, Etta James, King Biscuit Boy and Ronnie Hawkins to name a few. His latest recording TRIBUTE (2020) features twelve rousing new original blues, rock and soul songs and pays tribute to the great blues and rock guitar masters, singers and song writers de Keyzer has been influenced and inspired by through the years. A tour de force by an artist at his peak powers. See and hear Jack de Keyzer with his incredible band on the TRIBUTE tour. Information Source: Knox Hall | eventbrite