Norfolk in brief: Library waives fines in exchange for food bank donations; sports hall accepting nominations

The Norfolk County Public Library is offering community members the gift of a Fine Free Week to kick off the holidays.

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From Monday, Dec. 16 to Saturday, Dec. 21, library users can clear overdue fines by donating non-perishable food items and toiletries, which will be distributed to local food banks and the Little Free Pantry.

All donated food items and toiletries stay in the community.

“Our Fine Free Week is about more than waiving fines,” said Julie Kent, library CEO. “It’s a way for the community to come together, support one another, and share in the generosity of the season.”

Bring your library card and donations to the circulation desk at any Norfolk County Public Library branch during library hours.

Staff will waive overdue fines in exchange for library users’ contributions. Fees for damaged or lost items aren’t eligible.

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Fine Free Weeks are held three times a year: the week before Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Sports hall accepting nominations for Class of 2024

Do you know any outstanding local athlete who deserves to be inducted into the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition?

There’s still time to submit nominations for the Class of 2024. The deadline is Dec. 31.

Norfolk County athletes who have consistently excelled at the highest levels of sport; a coach or builder who has left a stamp on Norfolk’s sporting landscape; or a sports ambassador whose enthusiasm and commitment stands out are all eligible to be nominated.

Those selected by the nomination committee will be honored at the Sports Hall’s next induction dinner, tentatively scheduled for 2026.

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Nomination forms are available at norfolksports.ca. Completed forms, along with supporting material, can be dropped off at the Simcoe Recreation Center or mailed to the address indicated on the form.

The Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition is celebrating its 30thth anniversary. Among the 90 inductees are hockey greats Leonard “Red” Kelly and Ron “Chico” Maki, as well as numerous builders and coaches.

Sports hall displays are in the pool viewing area of ​​the Simcoe Recreation Centre. The “hall” includes a permanent plate wall, as well as rotating displays featuring the most recent inductees.

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