Come Discover the Treasures!
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cobourg Public Library
There’s going to be a little bit of everything and plenty of wonderful surprises at the CFUW-N Creativity Sale. Come for a browse, stay for a coffee, and see what treasures you can discover.
The event is a fundraiser for CFUW-Northumberland’s educational awards program for young Northumberland women pursuing post-secondary education and apprentice programs.
🧵 Handmade Quilted Treasures
Beautiful fabrics, thoughtful details and lots of love have gone into a wonderful collection of handmade items, including quilted bridge and card-table cloths, placemats with matching napkins, pillow covers, children’s and adult aprons, pie and pot covers, jewellery travel bags, purses and charming cloth buckets perfect for holding gifts.
📚 Stories & Authors
Meet two local authors who will be here with their books. And if you love a little mystery, be sure to visit our Mystery Book Table—each wrapped book comes with clues, but you won’t know the title until you take it home!
🎨 Rocks That Tell a Story
One of our talented members hand-paints rocks with the most amazing patterns. Some are simply beautiful; others seem to tell a story of their own. They are sure to make you smile!
🍰 Something Delicious
Come hungry! Our bake table will feature fresh sourdough bread and focaccia, brownies, Rice Krispie squares, butter tarts, pumpkin bread, apple cider muffins, cookies and granola. And there may even be a few mini cakes making an appearance!
🐘 The Platinum Elephant Table
This is where you never quite know what you might find! Expect some truly unusual and wonderful treasure including a fabulous fur hat, a lovely shawl, brand-new hiking boots with socks, exquisite handmade wooden pieces such as a cutting board and trivet, and perhaps even a pair of John Fluevog shoes for those in the know.
And keep your eyes open for a beautiful decorative piece from Bulgaria—just one of the unexpected finds waiting to be discovered.
☕ And, of course, coffee!
Take a break from your treasure hunting with a freshly made latte or cappuccino that you can sip while you wander among the tables.
Bring a friend. Have a wander. You never know what wonderful surprises you might find!
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Rosa Ortega-Tyrrell
🎙️ Meet Rosa Ortega-Tyrrell! 📻
Behind the microphone and bringing stories, cultures, and communities together is one of our wonderful Northumberland 89.7 FM volunteers!
Originally from Peru, Rosa brings more than 20 years of experience in journalism, spanning radio, television, and print media across South America and Canada.
You may know her as the voice behind Hola Canada, a syndicated radio program celebrating immigrant voices and stories across Ontario and British Columbia.
But Rosa’s passion for connecting people doesn’t stop at the microphone! In 2014, she founded the Northumberland Hispanic Cultural Club, helping celebrate Hispanic heritage and build multicultural connections right here in our community.
Her dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed either! In 2024, Rosa received the Ontario Volunteer Service Award in recognition of her commitment to volunteering.
From journalism to community leadership, Rosa has spent her career making sure stories are told and voices are heard. ❤️
We’re so lucky to have her as part of the Northumberland 89.7 FM family!
Thank you for sharing your voice, your experience, and your passion with our community, Rosa! 🎙️💕
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