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Nov 3 – Vol 4 – 34
Everybody's Talking
Fox sanctuary: In the U.S. state of Florida, a group of rescued foxes is living out their days in peace thanks to Pawsitive Beginnings, a nonprofit that steps in when animals can’t return to the wild. These foxes, bred for the fur trade, are too far removed from their wild roots to survive on their own. Their colouring, instincts, and legal status all prevent reintroduction. Instead, they’ve found a home where safety and care come first, alongside an unexpected role in therapy. Through animal-assisted sessions, the foxes’ stories are shared with people recovering from trauma. With expansion plans underway, the team hopes to perform upgrades and expand to more communities. For these foxes, it’s not just a second chance, but a whole new purpose.
Virus blocker: Scientists have tested a chewing gum that may help slow the spread of influenza and other viruses. Made with a bean-based powder that naturally traps virus particles, the gum was designed to work in the mouth, where transmission often begins. Researchers have seen strong results, with small amounts of the formula greatly reducing virus levels in controlled settings. Unlike sprays or pills, this gum releases an antiviral protein while being chewed, making it simple and practical to use. It also appears stable enough for long-term storage. Human trials are the next step in testing its real world potential. For something so ordinary, this gum could quietly shift how we prevent everyday illness.
Unlikely heroes: As a town facing an aging population and shrinking schools, Kawara, Japan, has introduced a homemade trading card game that is sparking new energy. Its stars are the unlikeliest of figures: middle-aged men from the community. To play, the children collect and battle with cards that feature local uncles and town workers, each of whom is scored on real-life skills like cooking, driving, or repair. The cards have drawn visitors from abroad and stirred friendly rivalries among the adults themselves. Designed to bridge generations, the innovative game runs at schools, shops, and community centres. It’s a playful way to help bridge the town’s generation gap.
Melody highway: In Heves County, Hungary, a stretch of roadway now plays music under your wheels. Drivers traveling between Hatvan and Lőrinci can hear a melody from a Hungarian rock song if they maintain a steady speed. The musical effect comes from grooves cut into the pavement, transforming a routine drive into a brief concert. Local leaders see it as both a unique attraction and a nod to years of investment in the area’s transportation links. Previous musical road segments exist elsewhere in the country, each playing a different regional tune. This newest installation, though brief, adds flair to a once-overlooked route. It’s the kind of roadside surprise you don’t see—or hear—every day.
Quotable Quotes
“If your compassion does not include yourself it is not
complete.” —Jack Kornfield
“You must not be afraid of playing wrong notes.
Just forget it, play it wrong! But play!” — Vladimir Horowitz
What's Happening?
To submit something to the free community What’s Happening section, email us at info@yourlocalcoffeenews.com a paragraph summary of your event at least three weeks prior to the event date:
Pine Cone & Acorn Holiday Ornament workshop at the Erland Lee Museum, Ridge Rd. Stoney Creek on Saturday, November 8th from 10 am to noon, $40.00; suitable for a parent or grandparent and child to work as a team and individual participants also. Please pre-register: bstones@cogeco.ca or call Barb @ 905-563-7274
Battlefield Stoney Creek Legion Branch 622 – November 11, holds Remembrance events, including its annual Remembrance Day parade and service which starts at 10:30 a.m. on King Street East, ending at Cenotaph Park for the 10:45 a.m. service. Additionally, the Legion is hosting a series of “Coffee & Memories” events throughout the fall, partnering with L’Arche Hamilton, to share veteran stories in an inclusive setting.
The Catholic Women’s League of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, are holding their annual Christmas Marketplace on Nov 8th & 9th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local Artisan Vendors, Silent Auction, Penny Sale, Bake Sale, Tea Room & Curiosity Shop. Plus a special visit from Santa. OLOTA Parish Hall at 63 Regional Road 20, Stoney Creek. Free parking.
Bazaar and Penny Sales Friday November 14th and Saturday November 15th at St. Francis Xavier Parish Stoney Creek. Lots of baked goods, vendors, prizes and Santa will be there on Saturday, 304 Hwy 8
Lake Historical Society Nov 21, Jonathan Vance – Professor, Department of History, University of Western Ontario, Doors open at 7:00 p.m., presentation at 7:30 p.m. The Coach House at Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd., Hamilton Members free, guests $5. Even after more than a century, treasures from the Great War are still coming to light. Dr. Vance will discuss the archive of a family of Hamilton lawyers (the Robinsons of Wellington Street South) to explore what the material reveals about the family, the city, and the war. contactus@headofthelake.ca
2 cent Penny Sale – Tuesday November 18th Royal Canadian Legion Branch 163 Mt, 435 Limeridge Rd East, Doors Open 5:30pm, First Draw at 7:30pm, Free Parking, Canteen Special Draws, Bake Table
Hamilton Mountain Legion Branch 163 holds an annual Remembrance Day service on Nov 11 at 10:30 a.m. 435 Limeridge Rd. E. The service includes a procession of wreath layers, a moment of silence, and wreath laying to honor veterans. In the past, doors opened at 10 a.m..
BAZAAR AND CRAFTERS SALE Sat Nov 18, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Emmanuel United Church, 871 Upper Ottawa St. Professional Crafters; Christmas decor and children’s treasures, penny sale, gently used giftables; plus the ever popular baking, preserves and lunch room. Bring your children for a chat and picture with Santa from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Burkholder United Church, you’re invited to our 175th anniversary service on Sunday, Nov. 16. RSVP for info: 905-383-7332.
PROGRESSIVE EUCHRE, 2nd floor, at the Andreychuk Arena (formerly Mtn. Arena), Hester St. We play every Thursday Sept – June at 1 pm. For more info, call Doreen at 905 560 0475.
St. John the Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar – Nov 14th, 4 to 8pm & Nov 15th 8am to 12. Join us in the school gymnasium at Edgemont St. & Central Ave. There’s a BBQ and a bake sale where the coffee is on us. We have a Kids’ Corner with fun games & prizes, Attic Treasures – you never know what you can find. Exciting Penny Sale prizes, special draws and more. Draws start at 12 noon
Remembrance Day Service at Gore Park Cenotaph – Join us at our Remembrance Day Service in Downtown Hamilton on November 11, 2025 to honour Hamilton’s veterans and service men and women. Outdoor Service starts at 10:45 am.
Little Bethel Community Church will be having our 2nd annual Christmas Bazaar at 320 Paling Ave November 8th ,10am-3pm New this year $10 digital photo with Santa. Hotdogs, pop, and chips for sale Non-Perishable food donation also appreciated.
St.Stanislaus Kostka Parish Bazaar – Fri.Nov.14, 5-9p.m. Sat. Nov.15, 10a.m.-7p.m. Wide array of exhibits,Penny Sale,Draws,&Food with a Polish Flare. 8 St.Ann St. ( entry from church parking parking lot).
Annual Fall Penny Sale – St. Paul’s United Church 42 Tragina Ave. N. {East of Kenilworth off Main) Saturday Nov. 15. Doors open at 11 amDraws at 1:00 pm Baked goods, Treasures, Lunches, Draws and Prizes Free admission, Wheelchair accessible.
Remembrance Day ceremony in Ancaster will be held at the Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre on November 11th, with the procession beginning at the Ancaster Legion and the formal ceremony starting at 11:00 AM. Ancaster’s ceremony will include the traditional Last Post, two minutes of silence, and Rouse, which will be observed to honor the end of World War I at 11:00 AM in 1918.
Christmas Bazaar/Book & Jewellery Sale – Great Hall and Parish Hall at St. Johns, Ancster November 14 – 6:00pm November 15 – 12:30pm St. Johns’ Annual Christmas Bazaar, in the Great Hall, and Book & Jewellery Sale at the Parish Hall. Bazaar: Saturday, November 15, 9 am to 12:30 pm, in the Great Hall. Home Baking, Treasures, Santa, Crafts, Vendors. Book/Jewellery Sale: Friday, November 14, 6 pm to 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 15, 9 am to 11 am in the Parish Hall
West Hamilton Remembers: Please join the community for a service of remembrance on Tuesday, November 11th commencing at 10.45 am. at the cenotaph at 134 Emerson Street, Hamilton. This is the 100th anniversary of the laying of the stone to commemorate the West Hamilton boys who lost their lives in the Great War,and World War II.
Probus Club of Ancaster – Nov 26, 10 am, Marshall Memorial Church. Come and hear our speaker, Robert Morrow’s talk on “Disappearing” – a light-hearted look at a myriad of things that HAVE changed … and … many that MAY change (for better or worse) in the future.Also, Dr. Iqbal Jaffer, Cardiologist from McMaster University, to talk about Heart Valve Disease.
Waterdown Museum of Hope is back with its November Museum Experience, November 7–12 at the Waterdown Legion! Explore student-curated exhibits and local stories of hope and remembrance.
November 11, Waterdown Legion’s Remembrance Day Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m., a time to come together and honour our veterans. The museum will remain open until 3 p.m. that day. Visit waterdownmuseumofhope.ca for the full schedule.
Dundas Valley Historical Society hosts a talk on the life of Sophia Pooley, a slave. Thursday November 13, 7 pm at Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Dundas Admission $5, free to Society members
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1140 King Street West, Hamilton on Sunday, November 9th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for our monthly Jazz Vespers. This month the theme is ‘Remembrance’. These events are Free Will Offerings. Enjoy refreshments afterwards and meet the musicians! Everyone is welcome!
Wed., Nov. 12th 11:30 am – Strabane United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Doors open at 11 a.m . Guest Speaker – Representative from Alzheimer Society of Hamilton Halton to speak about General Dementia, Risk Factors and Support. . Call 905-659-3314 for info and to register by Mon., Nov. 10th. Free will donations accepted with lunch to follow.
West Hamilton Remembers: Please join the community for a service ofremembrance on Tuesday, November 11th commencing at 10.45 am. at the cenotaph at 134 Emerson Street, Hamilton. This is the 100th anniversary of the laying of the stone to commemorate the West Hamilton boys who lost their lives in the Great War,and World War II.
St. Augustine Catholic Women’s League Christmas Market is on Sat, Nov 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Centre (58 Sydenham- Dundas). Tables include baked goods, jewellery, gift box/crafts, touch and take, children’s game and various craft vendors. Food service available on site. Fun for the whole family.
Christmas Bazaar/Book & Jewellery Sale – Great Hall and Parish Hall at St. Johns, Ancster Nov 14 – 6:00pm Nov 15 – 12:30pm Book & Jewellery Sale at the Parish Hall. Bazaar: Sat, Nov 15, 9 am to 12:30 pm, in the Great Hall. Home Baking, Treasures, Santa, Crafts, Vendors. Book/Jewellery
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1140 King Street West, Hamilton on Sunday, December 14th from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for our most popular Jazz Vespers, A Charlie Brown Christmas! Enjoy refreshments and meet the musicians! This is a Free Will Offering event. Everyone is welcome!
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 36 in Dundas will hold its annual Remembrance Day parade and service on Tuesday, November 11th. The parade forms at Sydenham and King Streets at 10:15 a.m. and begins marching at 10:30 a.m. to the war memorial at King and Market Streets, where the service will start at approximately 10:45 a.m.. Following the service, the parade will march to the Legion for refreshments
St. Augustine Catholic Women’s League Christmas Market is on Sat, Nov 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Parish Centre (58 Sydenham- Dundas). Tables include baked goods, jewellery, gift box/crafts, touch and take, children’s game and various craft vendors. Food service available on site. Fun for the whole family.
Dundas Valley Historical Society hosts a talk on the life of Sophia Pooley, a slave. Thursday November 13, 7 pm at Dundas Museum and Archives, 139 Park St. W. Dundas Admission $5, free to Society members.
Trivia
- The Rock of Gibraltar is at the tip of the Balkan, Italian, or Iberian peninsula?
- Charlotte Brontë wrote the novel Emma—T/F?
- What is the capital of Serbia?
- The Tin Man wanted this from the Wizard of Oz.
- Azalea, Hera, or Pangea was the supercontinent containing all others before they separated?
Weekly Horoscope
ARIES
(March 20 – April 19)
As the week starts, you might be tempted to be impulsive or argumentative. For a few days, carefully consider your words before speaking. You may be grateful later. Lucky numbers: 7, 14, 18, 26, 32, 44.
TAURUS
(April 20 – May 20)
This week may be a good time to review the last five or more years of your life. Consider what no longer serves you and perhaps could be brought to completion. Lucky numbers: 3, 4, 27, 29, 32, 33.
GEMINI
(May 21 – June 20)
Are you in a stalemate between your desire for freedom and a need to maintain the status quo? Consider postponing any action and what adjustment may be needed. Lucky numbers: 2, 10, 17, 18, 27, 39.
CANCER
(June 21 – July 22)
This weekend may be a good time to retreat into your shell and focus on self care. You probably would be better able to help others if you help yourself first. Lucky numbers: 14, 20, 27, 28, 42, 44.
LEO
(July 23 – Aug. 22)
You may have a high level of energy and ambition this week to advance something you are passionate about. Be sure to triple check the details before proceeding. Lucky numbers: 9, 15, 18, 33, 40, 48.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Virgos generally don’t let their egos get in the way. That may not be true now. Should you back off or do you have a valid complaint that needs addressing? Lucky numbers: 7, 9, 20, 28, 31, 33.
LIBRA
(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
At the beginning of the week, your normal tact and diplomacy could abandon you. Consider if you really need to have a frank conversation with that person now. Lucky numbers: 10, 17, 29, 36, 47, 48.
SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
For the next few weeks, relationships may experience an intense period of examination. Do the work to maintain the ones important to you and release those that aren’t. Lucky numbers: 4, 12, 16, 28, 33, 44.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
Be careful in choosing your words this week so you don’t put your foot in your mouth. Take a deep breath and ask, “Do I really need to say this now?” Lucky numbers: 1, 2, 8, 27, 35, 40.
CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Your heart and head may be in opposition at the end of the week. Consider how you can reconcile the stalemate, or wait a few days for this to pass. Lucky numbers: 6, 11, 22, 23, 30, 31.
AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
Midweek, you may be very eager to make changes in your life. However, if you run into conflict with others, especially your partner, take a step back and regroup. Lucky numbers: 8, 13, 14, 36, 38, 39.
PISCES
(Feb. 19 – March 20)
Are you continuing an endeavour from last week that you are racing to finish? Are your efforts in line with your values? If not, what adjustment needs to be made? Lucky numbers: 5, 10, 17, 21, 41, 42.
Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favour Cancer winners with the luckiest number being 27.
Did you know?
Season markers: Solstices bring the longest and shortest days of the entire year, while equinoxes almost evenly split day and night. These turning points come from Earth’s tilt as it orbits the Sun, and they help keep the seasons in motion.
Clock roots: Before modern watches, people tracked time with shadows, sand, and dripping water. Water clocks and hourglasses made it possible to measure time indoors and at sea. These simple tools helped shape today’s timekeeping.
Sky silence: Planes aren’t allowed to fly above the Taj Mahal. India declared the area a no-fly zone to protect the monument and its surroundings. As a result, both commercial and private aircraft are prohibited from passing directly above the iconic site.
Bonus bun: To stay out of trouble, bakers in medieval England added an extra item to orders. If someone asked for 12 loaves, they’d often get 13. “The Baker’s Dozen” helped the baker avoid harsh penalties if one loaf turned out too light.
Heat keeper: Your body works like a smart thermostat. When you get too hot or cold, your brain kicks in to balance things out by sweating, shivering, or adjusting your blood flow. It’s all part of keeping your inner climate steady.
On the Lighter Side
Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Mushroom. Mushroom who? There’s mushroom for improvement on that last joke.
Which part of school is the farmer’s favourite? Field trips.
The judge couldn’t be disturbed at dinner because His Honour was at steak.
I didn’t think I would like fencing until I decided to take a stab at it.
Patient: “Doctor, I keep thinking I am a bell.”
Doctor: “Take these tablets and if they don’t work, give me a ring.”
Trivia Answers
1. Iberian 2. False, Jane Austen 3. Belgrade 4. A heart 5. Pangea