June 2025 Calendar
Call Or Text: 807-407-5660 Or 807-407-7449 Email: arts.hub@kacl.ca Facebook: “Community Arts Hub” Instagram: “Kaclartshub”
Events located at THE ARTS HUB unless otherwise listed —103-325 Second St South – Accessible entrance in the back lane
MORNING TEA – Mondays 2, 9, 16, 23, 30th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Visit and enjoy a beverage and conversation. No sign up required, donations are appreciated.
PLANT – SEEDLING EXCHANGE Monday June 2nd – 4:00- 6:00 pm
Come out to the Arts Hub for our annual plant, perennial, and seedling exchange. Do you have perennials that you have split or extra seedlings that you are not going to plant. The Arts Hub invites you to share the bounty or come and get some to expand your gardens. No need to bring something although every little plant makes the exchange a bit better. We already have tomatoe seedlings, iris and saylilies that have been donated. Come see what else shows up, have a cupof coffee, and enjoy a little garden chats.
DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS – Monday, June 9th, 5:30 – 8:00pm
Join us as we prepare to go on an adventure with tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. We will explore this fantasy world,
forge friendships and hopefully save the day! This series will be played in a collection of one-shots, so if you cannot make it to all the games don’t worry! Just jump in when you can! Please come to play with a level 5 character, if you do not have one there will be some premade ones at the event for you. For more information, please call 807-407-5660.
FODDER FUN SCHOOL – Tuesdays, June 10, 17, 24th 1:00pm – 2:30pm & 5:30-7:00pm Please note there is no workshop On June 3
Welcome to Fodder Fun School, where we dive into the joyful world of making fodder — the colorful, quirky, totally-you bits and pieces that bring your mixed media projects to life! Think collage scraps, painted papers, doodles, stamped shapes, textures, trims, and more — all handmade, all one-of-a-kind. In this workshop, we’ll play with paint, paper, Gelli Plates, and a splash of imagination to create your very own stash of art fodder. Whether you’re a seasoned creator or just curious, fodder-making is relaxing, addictive, and SO satisfying. It’s like prepping your art pantry with all the tasty ingredients for future creative feasts! Come make some magic and fill your future projects with imagination and originality. Let the fun begin! There will be a $10 fee for Fodder Fun School. Please sign up as space is limited.
OPEN STUDIO – Wednesday June 11 & 18,10:00am-12:00pm *Please note there is no Open Studio on June 4 & 25
Come on in, the door is open! You’re in good company as guests gather at the Arts Hub to chat about the local arts scene and access a variety of art supplies. Donations are appreciated. This is a casual come and go evening
LAUGHTER YOGA – Wednesday June 11 & 18, 12:00pm-1:00pm *Please note there is no Laughter Yoga on
Laughter Yoga combines stretching, laughter and breathing techniques called Pranayama to reduce stress, keep your mind positive during challenging times and build your laughter muscles in great company. Open to everyone.
SONIC JOURNEY – Wednesday, June 18th, 5:30pm-8pm
This is a Sonic the Hedgehog inspired tabletop roleplaying game using the Powered By The Apocalypse system. Have fun kicking butt and saving the world from villains like Dr Eggman! This series will be played in a collection of one-shots, so do not worry if you can’t make them all, just jump in when you can! If you have not attended in the past, there will be some premade character sheets.
EVENTS LOCATED AT THE ARTS HUB—103-325 Second St South unless otherwise listed
SUMMER FUN PARTY – Thursday June 19th – 1 – 3pm
Join the Arts Hub team for a boisterous round of Dutch Blitz as we celibrate the sun, the warmth, and the return of summer. We invite you to enjoy the treats, the board games, and other activities we have planned that is sure to delight and bring out your inner child.
PRIDE OPEN MIC – Thursday, June 12, Doors open 6:30, show time 7pm
The Arts Hub celebrates Pride month as we welcome one and all to this special evening filled with spoken word, music and friendship in support of the voices of 2SLGTBQIAP+ community and allies. Please RSVP indicating your requirements for sound for example mic, piano, etc. if you would like to share. If you would like for someone to share your contribution on your behalf, or if you prefer to have your submission be shared anonymously, you can do so online through the Open Mic — Kenora Pride website.
PRIDE TIBETAN SINGING BOWL SOUND BATH– Thursday, June 12, Arrival Time 7pm-7:30pm, Event between 7:30pm and 8:30pm
The Arts Hub offers this special mindfulness of sound practice in support of creating safer spaces for 2SLGTBQIAP+ people and allies in honor of Kenora Pride. Imagine being bathed in the vibrations of a meditative musical soundscape, only instead of concert seating, you’re comfortably reclined in a nest of blankets and yoga bolsters. BYO props is encouraged otherwise please call to arrange a selection of mats, bolsters, blocks and meditation cushions to create your very own cozy cocoon. RSVP by text or call 807-407-7449. Registration is required in advance as space is limited. Suggested donation to Pride: $20 or an amount of your choice. Please let us know in advance if you have any accessibility needs and we will be happy to support your participation. Please arrive at the Hub during the arrival time, as people will not be allowed entry after 7:30pm.
CORE GIFT CAFÉ – Fridays, June 6 and 13, 11:00am- 1:00pm *please note there is no Core Gift Café on June 20th and 27th
This event is open to all if you are familiar with the Core Gift process or if you are curious to learn more. A trained facilitator will be happy to help you with you Core Gift Discovery process. You can learn more about walking your purposeful path by visiting the Core Gift Institute online. Coffee tea and a buffet of art supplies are available casual drop in style café space.
EVENTS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY
Offered at OFA building in the library *1-9th Ave S “Options for Adults” by the Wholesale* Blue Door
MEDITATION –MINDFUL MEDITATION Mondays & Thursday, 8:30-9:00am OFA *Please Note- There is no meditation on Sept 1st
Join us this month as we travel to the OFA building for the mindful meditation practice. We gather with a brief discussion to set our intentions for the day then listen to a guided, calming meditation to help you cultivate focus, presence, and inner peace in your day. This event offers a supportive space with others for deepening mindfulness focusing on clarity and calm.