As the weather cools, local birds are having difficulty finding food. Join us to learn a bit about feeding birds and make a craft stick bird feeder to take home.
Join Angela Negus of Weeping Willow Crafts to learn the importance of, and how to make, a medicine bag!
Participants will be able to create their own medicine bag from moose or deer leather and have the option to personalize it with beads and charms, making it truly unique to them.
This workshop is open to all willing to learn and respect this traditional craft.
To register, call the branch at (902) 857-9176.
All Ages
Please note that the beads and charms are choking hazards to young children and require supervision to participate.
As the weather cools, local birds are having difficulty finding food. Join us to learn a bit about feeding birds and make a craft stick bird feeder to take home.
Join Angela Negus of Weeping Willow Crafts to learn the importance of, and how to make, a medicine bag!
Participants will be able to create their own medicine bag from moose or deer leather and have the option to personalize it with beads and charms, making it truly unique to them.
This workshop is open to all willing to learn and respect this traditional craft.
To register, call the branch at (902) 857-9176.
All Ages
Please note that the beads and charms are choking hazards to young children and require supervision to participate.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults, but many are preventable. Join Dr. Tess Miller, a local chiropractor with a special interest in senior mobility and independence, for a practical and engaging session on how to reduce fall risk and stay steady on your feet.
For more information, call the Library at (902) 857-9176.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in older adults, but many are preventable. Join Dr. Tess Miller, a local chiropractor with a special interest in senior mobility and independence, for a practical and engaging session on how to reduce fall risk and stay steady on your feet.
For more information, call the Library at (902) 857-9176.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
When Canada entered World War II, the National Film Board suddenly had an urgent new mission – and hundreds of women stepped forward, helping to create Canadian cinema as we now know it.
Whether you are a seasoned player or an absolute newbie, come join this fun, informal group for a good workout. All equipment is provided but bring a racquet if you have one. Bring indoor, athletic footwear and water. Ages 16+. $3 Drop-in fee.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
The Athenaeum Society presents “Honouring Our War Dead” by Vice Admiral Jim King, CMM, CD RCN (Ret’d). Admiral King will relate the story of how all of Canada’s war dead are honoured and remembered by the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and by the Department of Veterans Affairs. More information may be found at athenaeumns.org.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Your preschool child will find out more as they explore the season with a hibernation storytime. This will be followed by small world play to explore what makes a comfortable place for animals to hibernate, hibernating bear cave art, and Canadian animal puppet play.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Planning ahead is important, especially for your estate. Join lawyers from Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers to hear about important aspects of estate planning, focusing on Last Wills and Testaments.
We will discuss topics such as what sort of items go in a Will, helpful suggestions on what makes an optimal choice of executor, and answer common questions about estate planning. Life can throw curve balls, so it is never too early to start planning for the future and for your estate.
This event is free to attend and open to all community members.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Your preschool child will find out more as they explore the season with a hibernation storytime. This will be followed by small world play to explore what makes a comfortable place for animals to hibernate, hibernating bear cave art, and Canadian animal puppet play.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Planning ahead is important, especially for your estate. Join lawyers from Kennedy Schofield Lutz Lawyers to hear about important aspects of estate planning, focusing on Last Wills and Testaments.
We will discuss topics such as what sort of items go in a Will, helpful suggestions on what makes an optimal choice of executor, and answer common questions about estate planning. Life can throw curve balls, so it is never too early to start planning for the future and for your estate.
This event is free to attend and open to all community members.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Heritage Handwork Drop-in; use the side door. Come enjoy working on a project or be motivated by other crafters’ work or get help with something you are interested in doing. Drop In fee is $4 and the coffee is always plentiful . They are a nut free zone.
Heritage Handwork Drop-in; use the side door. Come enjoy working on a project or be motivated by other crafters’ work or get help with something you are interested in doing. Drop In fee is $4 and the coffee is always plentiful . They are a nut free zone.
Whether you are a seasoned player or an absolute newbie, come join this fun, informal group for a good workout. All equipment is provided but bring a racquet if you have one. Bring indoor, athletic footwear and water. Ages 16+. $3 Drop-in fee.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Join Shore Thing Sea Glass and Woodland Lights for a limited Resin Class Workshop! Jess and Tammy have combined their creative styles to offer a mixed media event. The class fee of $45 includes all supplies. Registration is required by purchasing your seat at the link or at the Shore Thing Sea Glass Market booth at Hubbards Farmers Market Saturdays 8-12. A huge thank you to Black Harbour for hosting us! A perfect evening out.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Join Shore Thing Sea Glass and Woodland Lights for a limited Resin Class Workshop! Jess and Tammy have combined their creative styles to offer a mixed media event. The class fee of $45 includes all supplies. Registration is required by purchasing your seat at the link or at the Shore Thing Sea Glass Market booth at Hubbards Farmers Market Saturdays 8-12. A huge thank you to Black Harbour for hosting us! A perfect evening out.
Eat in or take out. Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, beans, hash browns, coffee, tea & juice. $12 for adults, $5 for kids under 10, FREE for kids under 3; cash or debit at the door.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Listen to Who Wants One and other counting stories, then practice tracing numbers in sand in the tuff tray. Your preschooler will get to create BINGO dauber art and play with magnetic numbers while practicing their counting.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Healthy eating is important at any age, but it plays a key role in promoting physical and emotional wellness as you get older. Come learn about key nutrients, foods, and habits to help you eat well as you age.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Listen to Who Wants One and other counting stories, then practice tracing numbers in sand in the tuff tray. Your preschooler will get to create BINGO dauber art and play with magnetic numbers while practicing their counting.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Healthy eating is important at any age, but it plays a key role in promoting physical and emotional wellness as you get older. Come learn about key nutrients, foods, and habits to help you eat well as you age.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Make your own unique resin mosaic/ serving dish using maritime treasure. Learn how to mix and pour resin to create a piece of art/ serving dish that will last for years! All ages welcome (children 12 and younger require an adult to work with them). All supplies provided but participants can bring their own special pieces to add. Cost is $40 per participant. Preregistration required.
Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
Make your own unique resin mosaic/ serving dish using maritime treasure. Learn how to mix and pour resin to create a piece of art/ serving dish that will last for years! All ages welcome (children 12 and younger require an adult to work with them). All supplies provided but participants can bring their own special pieces to add. Cost is $40 per participant. Preregistration required.
Now retired and living in self-imposed exile in the world’s most glamorous city, Poirot reluctantly attends a séance at a decaying, haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets.
Whether you are a seasoned player or an absolute newbie, come join this fun, informal group for a good workout. All equipment is provided but bring a racquet if you have one. Bring indoor, athletic footwear and water. Ages 16+. $3 Drop-in fee.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere and traditional holiday goods from the vendors at the first of 3 Christmas Markets. Visit the Barn Facebook page or www.hubbardsbarn.org for more information.
You don’t need to have a cat to enjoy making a cat (or other small critter) castle. Will you make a cozy napping spot, an exciting climbing tower, or a protected hideout?
Stop in to get creative constructing and decorating a cardboard hangout for a small furry friend.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Please bring whatever art project, along with your materials, that you are working on and your lunch. Come for an hour or come for the full day! Check out their website: www.aaandc.org or their Facebook page for more information.
Winter is coming and we are seeing changes all around us.
Your preschool child will find out more as they explore the approaching season with an autumn-to-winter storytime. This will be followed by frozen pond sensory tray play, mitten decorating art, and making seed bird feeders for our feathered friends.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and explore the Rails to Trails as we head out for a weekly run. Runners will meet up on the lawn next to the parking lot of the Library before heading off to the trail.
An experienced running coach will be present to support and motivate you.
Please bring whatever art project, along with your materials, that you are working on and your lunch. Come for an hour or come for the full day! Check out their website: www.aaandc.org or their Facebook page for more information.
Winter is coming and we are seeing changes all around us.
Your preschool child will find out more as they explore the approaching season with an autumn-to-winter storytime. This will be followed by frozen pond sensory tray play, mitten decorating art, and making seed bird feeders for our feathered friends.
Come dressed for mess and fun.
In this weekly preschool program, children will enjoy a storytime and engage in hands-on activities including art, science, and messy play.
Pickleball is a racket sport played with paddles and a whiffle ball and is played indoors on a badminton court. Come join the fun and be part of the fastest growing sport in North America. This is a drop-in session for players who are new to the game or working on developing basic skills and/or just wanting to play for fun! Volunteers may be available during the first couple of sessions for instruction in the fundamentals of Pickleball including game rules and etiquette, how to keep score as well as specific skills such as serves, ball control, ground-strokes, forehand, backhand and “dinking”. A limited number of paddles are available, but regulars are encouraged to purchase their own paddle. Bring indoor footwear, water, and a paddle if you have one.
Join them for an evening of Tabletop Gaming. It can be any game that can be played on a table; board games, card games, dexterity games, dice games, pen & pencil games, role-playing or tile-based games.
$2 drop-in fee. You may bring snacks and drinks (no alcohol). In the multipurpose room.
Heritage Handwork Drop-in; use the side door. Come enjoy working on a project or be motivated by other crafters’ work or get help with something you are interested in doing. Drop In fee is $4 and the coffee is always plentiful . They are a nut free zone.
Frank Capra adapted a hit stage play for this marvelous screwball meeting of the madcap and the macabre. On Halloween, newly married drama critic Mortimer Brewster returns home to Brooklyn, where his adorably dotty aunts greet him with love, sweetness…and a grisly surprise: the corpses buried in their cellar. A bugle-playing brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, a crazed criminal who’s a dead ringer for Boris Karloff, and a seriously slippery plastic surgeon are among the outré oddballs populating Arsenic and Old Lace, a diabolical delight that only gets funnier as the body count rises.
Heritage Handwork Drop-in; use the side door. Come enjoy working on a project or be motivated by other crafters’ work or get help with something you are interested in doing. Drop In fee is $4 and the coffee is always plentiful . They are a nut free zone.
Frank Capra adapted a hit stage play for this marvelous screwball meeting of the madcap and the macabre. On Halloween, newly married drama critic Mortimer Brewster returns home to Brooklyn, where his adorably dotty aunts greet him with love, sweetness…and a grisly surprise: the corpses buried in their cellar. A bugle-playing brother who thinks he’s Teddy Roosevelt, a crazed criminal who’s a dead ringer for Boris Karloff, and a seriously slippery plastic surgeon are among the outré oddballs populating Arsenic and Old Lace, a diabolical delight that only gets funnier as the body count rises.
Whether you are a seasoned player or an absolute newbie, come join this fun, informal group for a good workout. All equipment is provided but bring a racquet if you have one. Bring indoor, athletic footwear and water. Ages 16+. $3 Drop-in fee.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Join us for this gentle form of yoga practiced while seated or using a chair for support. This accessible class offers movements and stretches to improve flexibility, strength, and relaxation, making it ideal for those with limited mobility or those brand new to yoga.
This practice is a great way to reduce stress, enhance flexibility, and improve overall well-being without ever having to get on the floor!
Registration Required
To register, call J.D. Shatford Memorial Public Library at (902) 857-9176.
Whether you’re a rug hooker, crocheter, knitter, embroiderer, quilter or other textile crafter, bring your project to the library and enjoy a hot beverage and warm conversation with other needlecraft enthusiasts.
Enjoy the holiday atmosphere and traditional holiday goods from the vendors at the second of 3 Christmas Markets. Visit the Barn Facebook page or www.hubbardsbarn.org for more information.
Enjoy a puppet show Where Teddy Bears Come From the story of a little Wolf who cannot fall asleep, so he decides that he needs a teddy bear and goes into the woods to see if he can find out where to get one.
The puppet show will be followed by a 16mm short film.
Join them on Sunday Nov 30th from 12-4pm for a festive afternoon (give us all the Christmas hallmark vibes!!). They will be opening our doors to 15+ special local vendors to set up for an unforgettable afternoon of supporting local this holiday season! Of course you can’t visit BHD without some festive holiday cocktails, we will be serving all market long! And we will have exclusive one day only shopping deals!
The Savary Plate would love to welcome all the little Elf’s in our community to their 4th annual children’s Christmas movie THIS Sunday November 30th at The Plate!!
This year they will show Rudolph!! Show starts at 6:00!
Complementary chips and juice packs will be given out during the movie and a special visit from our dear friend that lives in the North Pole will be stopping by. This event is completely FREE!!!!
They will have a bin setup for anyone that wants to donate a non perishable food item to our local food bank