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MAY

CARING CUPBOARD: Annual General Meeting of Simcoe Caring Cupboard will be held via Zoom at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 25. Please contact Al Martens at simcoecaringcupboard@gmail.com to register.

WINGS AND THINGS: Waterford Legion will be serving wings and things on Friday, May 27. Serving begins at 5 pm Orders will be taken starting at 3 pm Cost is $10 for wings, $4 for fries and $5 for onion rings.

KARAOKE: Waterford Legion will be offering karaoke on Friday, May 27 from 7 to 10 pm Music by JCS.

GOLF TOURNAMENT: Waterford Legion Terry Anderson Memorial Golf Tournament and Steak BBQ will be held Saturday, May 28 at Springview Farm Golf Course near Waterford. More details and registration are available at Waterford Legion. Steak BBQ begins at 5:30 pm

ARCADY CONCERT: Arcady will present the acclaimed music drama, Ruth, on Saturday, May 28 at 4 pm at Whistling Gardens in Wilsonville. The concert will open with the premiere of “Song of the Sun” written by Emerging Artist Emma Verdonk of Brantford. As a special offer to ticket purchasers, a free pre-concert Zoom chat with Ruth scholar Enid Pottinger will take place on Tuesday, May 24, 7-8 pm. The composer/director and cast members will also be present. Email info@arcady.ca for more information and a Zoom attendance link. Tickets to Ruth are $37, and can be purchased by visiting arcady.ca/buy-tickets/ruth-a-musical-drama/, by emailing info@arcady.ca, calling (519) 428-3185, or from Whistling Gardens’ Garden Center (open Wed-Sun, 9:30am-5pm). Tickets include a same-day pass to the botanical gardens and fountain shows.

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WALK FOR ALZHEIMER’S – TILLSONBURG: This year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s in Tillsonburg on May 28 will be an outdoor event, starting and finishing in Memorial Park near the Kinsmen Bandshell. For questions or help with online registration, or to arrange a time to drop off donations or pick up incentive prizes, contact the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners office at 519-421-2466 or email michael.wojtowicz@alzswp.ca.

FISH & CHIPS: Saturday, May 28, at the Wagner Memorial Teeterville Legion, Branch 526. Serving fish and chips starting at 5 pm ($15/plate 1 pc or $20/plate 2 pc, includes fries, cole slaw and bun). Advanced tickets only, must be purchased by May 21. Contact the Legion for tickets at 519-443-5588.

OPEN JAM NIGHT: On Saturday, May 28 (the last Saturday of every month) it’s Open Jam Night at Wagner Memorial Teeterville Legion, Branch 526, starting at 3 pm Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument or just come out and listen to the music .

PRIDE DAY: Pride Haldimand Norfolk is back – bigger, bolder, and braver than ever. On Saturday, May 28 at McKinnon Park in Caledonia, from noon until 5 pm, organizers are summarizing their annual Pride in the Park celebration with musicians, artists, vendors, food, and fun suitable for the whole family. This year’s theme is “Dare to Be Yourself” — celebrate and embrace the lives of Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people.

GARDEN AUCTION & PLANT SALE: On Tuesday, May 31, it’s the annual Tillsonburg Horticultural Society Garden Auction & Plant Sale in the Lions Auditorium, Tillsonburg Community Centre. Start time is 5 pm for the sale of plants, draw tables. The auction begins at 6 pm Open to all.

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JUNE

SUPPER: Waterford Legion will be serving a roast beef supper on Wednesday, June 1 at 5:30 pm Cost is $13 – dessert included. Eat in or take out.

A TASTE OF SUMMER: Join us for an afternoon/evening of music, food and fundraising with food trucks, live music and kid’s activities Saturday, June 4, 2-9 pm at the Kinsmen Bandshell in Tillsonburg’s Memorial Park. A fundraiser for the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation. Also try the pre-event car rally/scavenger hunt around town from 12-2 pm

YFC GOLF TOURNAMENT: This year’s Youth For Christ Golf Tournament is Saturday, June 4 at the 18-hole Oxford Hills Golf Club in Mount Elgin. The fundraising four-player YFC scramble will have a 1 pm shotgun start. Dinner to follow in the new banquet hall. Register as a foursome or individual at www.yfctillsonburg.com or call the Upper Deck at 519-688-2266.

YARD SALE: Held on Saturday, June 4 between 9 am and 1 pm at St. Paul’s United Church, 88 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg. Furniture, electronics, clothing, shoes, Christmas, knick knacks and everything else in between. Your treasures await. You don’t want to miss out on this one.

BAKE SALE: All are welcome to the outdoor bake sale on the lawn at St Paul’s United Church at 88 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg. Hosted by the UCW. Delicious homemade pies, cookies, muffins, squares, tarts, bread, fresh and frozen rhubarb and more. Held Saturday, June 4, starting at 9 am For more information, please call 519-409-0716. Same day as St Paul’s yard sale.

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EDISON FEST: The public is invited to come out on June 4 for the return of Edison Fest, 10 am to 7 pm in Vienna’s Memorial Park. Return of vendors, music, food and more. New this year is the Canadian Raptor Conservancy show, Bubbleology, and Craig the Science Guy. A fun family day with face painting, balloon twists, bouncy castles, cross-cut saw, sack racing, nail driving, spaghetti eating competitions and more. The Lions Club will be serving food and there will be birthday cake to commemorate Edison’s 175th birthday. Four bicycles, two scooters and helmets will be given away. Email bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com for more information.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Speaker Maureen Cocksedge (Free plants from division) is the guest speaker Tuesday, June 7, at the Tillsonburg Horticultural Society monthly meeting, 7:30 pm in the Senior Centre, Tillsonburg Community Centre. Everyone welcome, come join us.

SCHOOL REUNION: Brownsville Annual School Reunion is to be held June 8 at the Brownsville Community Center. Registration begins at 10 am with photos and lunch between 11:30 am and 1 pm Please bring your favorite dish for potluck lunch. Special precautions will be taken with food handling and people are encouraged to wear masks. There is a $5 charge to help defray the cost of the hall and supplies. Spouses are welcome to attend. Bring any memorabilia or class photos that you have. For additional information call 519-318-9635 or email marion.honsberger@sympatico.ca.

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OTTERVILLE MILL CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Spectator admission is $4 for this year’s 25th anniversary Otterville Mill Classic Car Show on June 11 in Otterville. Vehicle registration is 8-12 and awards presented at 3:30 pm Rain or shine. There will be a community-wide yard sale in Otterville on the same day. For more information call Mark 519-879-6502 or Ron 519-879-6508.

NIGHT MARKET: Norfolk Night Market will be held June 10 and June 11 at the Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe. Features include artisans, food trucks, music, car shows and licensed areas. Admission is $5. Visit norfolkcountyfair.com for more details.

MSC TRAIL WALK AND RUN: The 2022 Tillsonburg Multi-Service Center Trail Walk & Run is Sunday, June 12, with a new location this year. Two-km and five-km courses around scenic Lake Lisgar start (10:30 am) and finish at Memorial Park in Tillsonburg near the Kinsmen Bandshell. Swag bags and prizes. If you would like assistance pre-registering on the MSC website to participate, of if you would like to sponsor the event, or volunteer on the June 12 event day, contact Jen Olcsvary at 519-403-6669. Register as a team or individual ($40). Children 12-and-under free. Support the MSC and its many community programs like Meals on Wheels, transportation, and literacy tutoring.

SENIOR CENTER JEWELRY SALE: The Tillsonburg Senior Center is hosting a Jewelry and Accessories Sale on Saturday, June 25, 9 am – 12 noon. We will have gently-used, good quality purses, shoes, belts, jewelry, hats, gloves and other accessories, all priced at $2 each. No admission charge, but you must wear a mask in order to shop with us. All welcome! Proceeds support programs and activities at the Senior Center, 45 Hardy Ave. on the north side of the Tillsonburg Community Center.

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SENIOR CENTER SUMMER BAZAAR: The Tillsonburg Senior Center Crafters welcome you to a summer craft bazaar on Saturday, June 25, 9 am – 12 noon. Shop beautiful hand-made items such as quilts, household items, baby sweaters and much, much more, along with great Christmas-themed items. No admission, all welcome, but you must wear a mask in order to shop with us. Located at 45 Hardy Ave. on the north side of the Tillsonburg Community Center. All proceeds support ongoing programs at the senior center.

ONGOING

PICKLEBALL: Norfolk County recreation department is offering pickleball in Port Dover and Delhi. Sessions are Mondays and Tuesdays at the Port Dover Community Center and Thursdays at Delhi District Secondary School. Cost is $5 per player. For more information and to register go to bit.ly/3rVUHop.

INDOOR WALKS: Supervised indoor walking sessions are being held for those ages 14 and older on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Simcoe Recreation Centre. Organizers encourage people to bring their own ankle/hand weights and distance trackers. Participants need to wear comfortable non-slip running shoes and bring a mask. Pre-registration is required by going to bit.ly/3tnm7nQ.