YWCA is offering free training opportunities through their Steps to Success program. Steps to Success is offering a variety of courses throughout the month of September

Microsoft Excel: September 3th- September 6th, 10am- 12pm

Basic Computer: Tuesday evenings, September 10th- October 1st, 6am- 9am. Altered Minds will be supplying a free computer to each participant. Pre-registration is required
 

Basic Computer: Fridays, September 13th- October 4th at Burntwood School. Morning sessions between 9am- 12pm and afternoon sessions between 1pm- 4pm. Altered Minds will be supplying a free computer to each participant. Pre-registration is required

Essential Skills for Employment: September 23rd- November 22nd, 9am- 3pm. Learn employment skills, attend certification training, complete two-week job placement.

Call 204-677-5016 to register and for more details

The Boreal Discovery Centre will be hosting their Fall Fest event on Saturday, September 21st, from 10am- 4pm. Admission is free so come and join them to celebrate the start of fall!

The event will have live music, local vendors, a camp fire, hot chocolate and much more for everyone to enjoy!

The Thompson Public Library is holding an arts & crafts drop event on Saturday, Sept 21st from 12pm to 2pm. Anyone who is looking for a welcoming space with likeminded indivduals to work on their independent craft, whether it be knitting, drawing, scrapbooking, or any other form, is welcome to attend.

The event is for any age and a library card is required for signing up. No supplies will be provided, patrons must bring their own.

The Thompson Crisis Centre's annual Take Back the Night Walk will be taking place on September 21st from 5pm to 7pm at the Thompson Gas Bar Co-op located on 197 Thompson Dr. Come and help shatter the silence and stop the violence by participating in the walk. Snacks and drinks will be provided for those who attend.