Weekly Roundup: January 25-29

Monday, January 55

Slowcooker Favourites – One pot, no dishes! We’ll create and sample 3 delicious meals using a slow cooker and you can bring home a total of 10 different recipes to mix things up at home! These will be your weeknight miracles! Recipes include a Chicken & Apricot Tagine, a creamy Chicken Chili and Slowcooker Short Ribs. 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

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Tuesday, January 26 

M2M Expert Series Workplace Wellness –  Join Lisa Lounsbury, President & founder of New Day Wellness, for this informative session on Workplace Wellness in the chamber boardroom. January is a great time to leverage off the typical new year resolution craze to initiate new wellness programs into the workplace.  With the cost of health care and absenteeism on the rise, it’s beneficial to support the wellness needs of employees. During this session participants will experience how physical exercise, healthy food options and mental health strategies can be incorporated into any given work day in any industry. Everyone will leave this session feeling inspired, motivated and empowered to bring wellness to their workplace. 8:30 a.m. @ Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce – 40 Elm Street

The Ultimate Best Lasagne Recipe – Great lasagna starts with freshly made lasagna sheets and quality ingredients. We will make two variations: the classic Bolognese with ground meat, Cheese and Marinara Sauce; and then a hearty vegetarian version with Wild Mushrooms, Béchamel Sauce and Three Cheeses. 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

Under the Lights Race Series (Sprints) – Races start at 7pm – Registration at the Chalet from 6:15 to 6:30 – $10 per race, or $30 for the entire series (half price 12 and under) Prizes and awards following each race and for overall series winners. 6:15 p.m. @ Naughton Ski Trails

Trivia Night – 3 rounds of 15 questions, and one bonus question per round. Pages are marked a-la grade 5 math class by passing them to a friend. Points scored for being awesome and promoting awesome things! Find a funny answer on someone’s card, even if its not the right answer you can still nominate them for an awesome star. We also reward jokers and pranksters and all those who don’t cheat! Winner takes home bragging rights and some awesome prizes. Did we mention that the overall highest score takes home half the pot? 8:00 p.m. @ Fromagerie Elgin – 80 Elgin Street

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Wednesday, January 27

Marketing on a Shoestring Budget – Learn valuable marketing tips to propel your business, without breaking the bank. 9:00 a.m. @ Regional Business Centre – 200 Brady Street

The Steakhouse Experience – Come learn the secrets of recreating a meal from your favourite steak house. We will start with a Pan Seared Ribeye with Crispy Shallots, and on the side, Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes. For dessert, Profiteroles (cream puffs) filled with Salted Caramel Ice Cream and topped with Warm Chocolate Sauce. 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

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Thursday, January 28

Quick Pasta Recipes – Sometimes simple is best! Come and learn which sauces work best with your favourite pasta shape, test out a few new flavour combinations and learn how cleaning out your fridge can be deliciously fun! Recipes include Linguine with Clam Sauce, Capellini with Fennel, Lemon & Chilies, Fettucine with Porcini & Sausage, and a classic Mac’nCheese. 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits – 1390 Kingsway

Paint Social – In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail, our performing artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece–you will be amazed with what you can do! *no food or drink is included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the venue. Please note, this is NOT A BYOB event. This is a 19+ event. 7:00 p.m. @ Taphouse Northern Grill + Pub – 1500 Regent Street

Steven Page | Ending the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health – A witty, articulate and mesmerizing speaker, singer/songwriter Steven Page is probably best known as a founding member of The Barenaked Ladies with whom he toured the globe and sold millions of albums. On his own, Steven continues his artistic evolution with a diverse array of solo projects. To that end, he has composed five Stratford Festival scores, collaborated on two releases and toured with Toronto’s innovative Art of Time ensemble and journeyed across North America as host of TV’s The Illegal Eater while continuing to write, release and perform his original music. In 2011 – as a guest host on a CBC’s “The Current” Steven acknowledged his own struggles with depression and since then, has supported many mental health awareness events encouraging others to share their stories and seek help; “When we educate everyone about the truths and myths of mental health, we can open up dialogue, and get down to the business of promoting good mental health.” 7:30 p.m. @ Fraser Auditorium – 935 Ramsey Lake Road

Townehouse Variety Hour – The Townehouse Variety Hour is here once again to melt your brain. The interesting thing about this open stage is that it’s actually fun to watch! Hosts Tyler Hodkinson and Clayton Drake guide you on a journey from the ridiculous to the sublime. If you have any kind of talent of any sort whatsoever, come and show what you got. No one’s gonna judge you (though there may be some laughter). 9:30 p.m. @ The Townehouse Tavern – 206 Elgin Street

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Friday, January 29

Intro to Wine & Cheese Pairing – The most comprehensive starting point for all wine lovers and those just wanting to learn a little more about the wine they love. From how to properly store, open and pour – to shopping tips and how to pair with your favourite foods – starting with CHEESE! Introduction to Wine & Cheese Pairing will give you a headstart to expanding your knowledge and appreciation of wine. 6:00 p.m. @ Kitchen Bits- 1390 Kingsway

Winter Whipperfest Lead Climbing Contest – One of the goals of the comp is to have fun. The other goal is to raise money for our youth team climbers with proceeds from the $10 entry fee going towards the youth team! So if you’re worried about taking massive whippers, just remember it’s all in the name of your favourite little shredders! 7:00 p.m. @ ARC – 1981 Old Burwash Road

Paint Social –In just about two hours, while you’re sipping on a glass of wine, beer, or cocktail, our performing artist will guide you through a painting step-by-step. At the end of the night, take home your own unique masterpiece–you will be amazed with what you can do! *no food or drink is included with your ticket price, and must be purchased at the venue. Please note, this is NOT A BYOB event. This is a 19+ event. 7:00 p.m. @ Salute Coffee Company – 2195 Armstrong Street

Concert for Hope – All money raised will support two refugee families being sponsored by Sudbury Project Hope. “Concert For Hope features an outstanding lineup of local talent who have come together with one common goal: supporting Sudbury Project Hope and its effort to relocate and support two refugee families,” said Jeffrey Burton, event organizer. “Concert for Hope promises something for every musical taste from classical to jazz, blues and rock.”  8:00 p.m @ Glad Tidings Church – 1101 Regent St.

Late Night Stand Up Comedy Featuring Tim Nasiopoulos – Theatre Cambrian’s first Late Night Stand Up Comedy performance of the New Year will feature the exceptionally hilarious comedy talents of Shawn McLaren, J.J. Liberman, and headliner Tim Nasiopoulos. Don’t miss out on a fantastic evening of great laughs with your friends and family here at Theatre Cambrian!! 9:00 p.m. @ Theatre Cambrian – 40 Eyre Street