Well, that past week was something else! Even me, who loves the summer and the heat, found those last two days almost unbearable. We opted to stay indoors. My husband and I are avid walkers and like to do our one or two constitutionals around the neighbourhood each day. There was no walking on the final day of heat, that's for sure. After the storm, and that was quite the storm, things cooled down, but still there was that hint of humidity in the air. As most of you know, I am gearing up for Collingwood and my annual trip to ElvisFest. I am praying to the weather god to send us nice, balmy temperatures as he did last year. So this past weekend, we went to see Superman at the lovely air conditioned theatre in Bayfield Mall after already seeing Pirates of the Caribbean (be still my heart). That's a great way to stay cool and enjoy a movie at the same time.

Library News: 2282 4th

Line, Churchill, Ontario (705) 456-2671: Branch manager: Brianne Wilkins: Hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 1 p.m.7pm.;Wednesday: 10am.8p.m.; Thursday: 1 p.m.7p.m.; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 10a.m.-5p.m. Library website: www.town.innisfil.ca (click on Library under "Living in Innisfil) *Check out the "Who Will Be Caught Reading Photo Contest" when you visit the website.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane... Come design a kite and experience many other high flying activities.Cost: $3; pre-registration required; Ages: 6-11; Wednesday, July 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Dress as your Favorite Superhero! Bring out the costumes and come join us at the library as we dress as our favorite superheroes! Cost: $2; pre-registration required; Ages: 5-12; Thursday, July 20, 1:30-2:30

Doogan's Pet Store:

Meet the always loveable and cuddly creatures as SERVICE Doogan's Pet Store presents "Furry Things." Discover wonderful facts about such furry creatures as skinny pigs, guinea pigs, hamsters and much more! Cost: $4; pre-registration required; Ages: 5-12 Wednesday, July 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Do YOU have what it takes to be a hero? Come test your skills as we ask you if you have what it takes to be a hero. From fear factor to survivor challenges, we will be able to find the hero in you! Ages: 6-12; Cost: $3; Thursday, July 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

July Summer Movies @ your Churchill Library:

RV: Tuesday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.; Akeelah & the Bee: Tuesday, August 1, 1:00 p.m.; Over the Hedge: Tuesday, August 22, 1:00 p.m.

St. Peter's Anglican Church is holding its annual VBS (Vacation Bible School) on July 31-August 4th. The theme this year is Groups Fiesta: Where Kids Get Fired Up About Jesus. Call Pam at 705-735-3484 if you are interested in joining in on the fun. Come and meet new friends and have a week of adventure.

Chicken BBQ: Branch 547, of the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary are having a Chicken BBQ on August 12th. Contact Beverly Pring at 456-0704 for ticket information.

The Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 547, Belle Ewart Legion, will be holding monthly Casino Rama trips. Please contact Myrtle Hastings at 705-436-4839 or Elaine Maynard at 705-4566961 if you are interested in joining the trip.

Euchre: The ladies of Branch 547, 1017 Robinson St., Lefroy-Belle Ewart, are holding a Euchre night on Friday, July 21 beginning at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 and this includes great food after the card game.

Looking Ahead: The Lefroy United Church will be holding their 2nd annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, September 9th. All ages welcome no matter the skill level. Call Cheryl at 436-3139 for further information.

Smile: A man goes into a restaurant and sits at the back table. Next to him is a man with a monkey and suddenly the monkey begins to talk. "Hey, there, how're you doing man?" The man at the next table is astounded. "Wow! A talking monkey, that's great. How much would you take for him." "He's not for sale," says the man. Another man comes into the restaurant in time to hear the conversation and sits down at the table where the monkey has now gone quiet. The monkey's owner takes a frog out of his pocket and it begins to talk and sing, while the other men sit there dumbfounded. "Wow!" says the second man, "that's even better. What would you take for that frog?" After thinking it over, the owner of the two talented pets says, "I'll take $1000." With that, the man gives him the money and happily leaves the restaurant with the frog. "Why did you do that?" asked the first man. "You wouldn't sell me the monkey". "Of course not," says the man. "The monkey's the ventriloquist".

If you have any items/events for this column, please contact me at 705-436-9769 or email me at lagerow@rogers.com.