Sept 6, 2007
Peterborough, Top 25 Low Maintenace Perennnials Charity Workshop
136 County Rd 4/Parkhill Rd E, Peterborough, K9L 1
Thursday, September 6 at 6pm, GARDENS PLUS presents 4TH OF SERIES PERENNIAL WORKSHOPS FOR CANCER- My Top 25 Low Maintenance Perennials and Why Come learn how I garden on one acre with ease using perennials that grow with less attention.eld at Gardens Plus, 136 County Road # 4/Parkhill Road East. 2 min east of Peterborough (Donwood on most maps )
Call 705-742-5918 or visit www.gardensplus.ca
Workshops Cost $7.50pp all proceeds donated to Breast Cancer. 7.50 pp
Dawn Tack
705-742-5918
info@gardensplus.ca
September 7, 2007
Kitchener, Dennis DeYoung - The Music of Styx
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7
The lead vocalist of Styx sings the band's greatest hits. Starts at $39.00. Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com
Sept 7-9, 2007
Pelee Island, Heritage Weekend
Heritage Centre, 1073 Westshore Rd., N0R 1M0
Friday Evening - Cemetery Tour By Lantern Light. Saturday Morning - Geology and Historic Quarry Tour, Saturday Noon - Bird Banding Introduction and Bar-b-que at Fish Point Nature Reserve, Saturday Afternoon - 19th Century Historic Wine Cellar Tour, Saturday Latenoon - Select Winetasting at Sheridan Point. Following Winetasting - More From Anniko's Kitchen, Sunday Morning - McCormic Sibling Heritage Home Tour (first family to own purchase land on Pelee Island. Tickets available for reservation only until Aug. 26th. We will assist with transportation and accommodation. $60.00
Ron Tiessen
519 724-2291
pimuseum@mnsi.net
September 7-9, 2007
Prince Edward County, Picton Rising Star Youth Talent Competition
Picton County Fair
Calling all young singers, dancers, actors, stand-up comics, musical groups, choirs, bubble blowers, gymnasts, cheerleaders and lion tamers. Picton Rising Star is looking for contestants from all over Ontario to compete in their first annual talent competition for children and youth, aged 3-18. Show the world what you can do at The Picton Fair! Free to contestants
Judy Fraser
613-471.0038
pictonrisingstar@gmail.com
September 8, 2007 - September 9, 2007
Cambridge , Monarch Days - Tagging & Release Demonstrations
Wings of Paradise Butterfly Cons, 2500 Kossuth Rd
Join us this year for our 11th Annual Monarch Days weekend. Participate in Monarch butterfly tagging and releasing demonstrations throughout both days as part of an international research project to help track Monarch migration. View migration exhibits that explain the incredible journey the Monarch Butterflies make every fall Learn about how you can help save our Monarchs as well as attract Monarchs to your garden. Milkweed seeds are available for purchase to get your garden Monarch friendly! Regular Admission Applies Fee: Fee/Free ( SR=Senior AD=Adults CH=Children DON=Donation ) , Lynn Brown Tel:519- 653- 1234 email: events@wingsofparadise.com
September 13, 2007 - September 20, 2007
Tillsonburg , Acrylics with Gert Anckaert
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge St. W., N4G 5P2
This is a great way to dabble in acrylics without the commitment. See if acrylics are for you with these two sessions. Material list available. www.stationartscentre.com Fee: $30.00/Non- Members $25.00/Members , Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151 email: tdcg@bellnet.ca
September 14-16, 2007
Torornto, Toronto International Circus Festival
Woodbine Park, Eastern Ave. & Coxwell Ave., TO
Visitors to the Toronto International Circus Festival can expect side-splitting comedy, eye-popping acrobatics and mind-bending daredevil stunts! Ropewalkers, unicyclists, world class acrobats, fire-eaters, stilt walkers, unique live musicians, face painters, balloon sculptors and more! Extraordinary clowns and characters roaming everywhere! Even Elvis will be there!
Friday, September 14th 7:00 pm 10:00 pm
Saturday, September 15th 12:00 am 10:00 pm
Sunday, September 16th 12:00 am 6:00 pm
Admission is FREE to the festival grounds, delivering non-stop circus entertainment all day, every day.
Toronto Int'l Circus Festival
416-469-1440
info@TOcircusfestival.com
September 14, 2007 - October 10,2007
Tillsonburg , Watercolours with Anne White and Valerie Zadow
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge St. W., N4G 1B9
Feature art exhibit in the main gallery. Opening reception Friday, September 14 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Everyone welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Fee: Free admission , Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151 email: tdcg@bellnet.ca
September 14, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Kitchener , Fall 2007 Exhibitions
Kitchener- Waterloo Art Gallery 101 Queen Street N
Kitchener- Waterloo Art Gallery Wim Delvoye: Pig Brother; Richard Rhodes: Grand River, River Grand Chronicles #5; Doug Kirton: Still Water and Rain; Flatland: Work from KW|AG� S Permanent Collection September 14 � January 6, 2007, 101 Queen Street North, Kitchener (located in the Centre In The Square), Visit for more information: www.kwag.on.ca Opening reception: Friday, September 14, 7 � 9 p.m. Admission is free, all are welcome! Fee: free , www.kwag.on.ca Tel:519- 579- 5860 email: mail@kwag.on.ca
September 15, 2007
Waterloo, Volunteer Fair
Conestoga Mall; 550 King Street North, Waterloo ON
How do I find a volunteer position? Come to Conestoga Mall in Waterloo ON, on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. You can visit more than 30 local charitable and non-profit organizations, and shop for a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Action Centre will also have a display set up at Centre Court featuring over 600 volunteer positions that will entice university students, high schools students, professionals, families and more. For more information, call 519-742-8610 or via our website at www.volunteerkw.ca Charitable organizations are welcomed to register for the volunteer fair until September 4th. Please contact the Volunteer Action Centre for further information.
Robin Harrington
519-742-8610
robin@volunteerkw.ca
September 15 - September 16, 2007
Kitchener , Joseph Schneider Haus - Corn Husks and Kernels
466 Queen Street South, Kitchener, N2G 1W7
The Pennsylvania- Germans dried and roasted corn for use in baking johnney cake and Panhaas. Stop by to find out what the corn cobs were used for. Saturday 10 a.m to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m, Fee: Fee - Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25 Tel:519- 742- 7752 email: bamarie@region.waterloo.on.ca
September 15-16, 2007
Woodstock, Apple Festival 2007
Birtch Farms and Estate Winery, 655514, 15th Line
A two day kick off the fall festival season, pick your own apples and pumpkins, horsedrawn wagon rides along the "Apple Tale Trail", scarecrow making, corn maze, food tent, wine tasting and new product sampling. Strolling musicians, fresh baked apple fritters, apple pies, apple muffins, caramel apples and much more. 10 am - 5 pm
519-469-3040
September 19 - November 30
Waterloo Region , In The Mind's Eye 2007: Issues of Substance Use in Film + Forum
Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and more
In The Mind's Eye 2007 is unique in North America and combines films, keynotes and workshops related to issues of drugs and/or alcohol. More than 50 events beginning September 19 make this an exceptional opportunity to view more than 40 rare films and hear from experts who work with substance use issues. Fee: Free , michael parkinson Tel:519- 575- 4757 ext.5016 email: pamichae@region.waterloo.on.ca
Sept 21, 2007 - October 7, 2007
City of Kawartha Lakes - Lindsay Ontario
Windows On Main Street
Downtown Lindsay, Kent Street West K9V 3S9
Over 65 CoKL artists/artisans showcase in over 55 retailer storefront windows downtown Lindsay. Other activities include workshops, restaurant/cafe food sampling, live BOB FM radio broadcast (Sept 21), Sutton Group's Jazz on Main Street concert (Sept 26, upstairs main room York Tavern, 24 Kent St W., $10 at the door, Home Hardware Paint Jam, Ultimate Window giveaway (42" Sharp Aquos flat panel tv courtesy of Flat Panel Shop), multiple retailer contests and more. Come for the Art / Stay for the Party! Free CJ Irwin 705 324-0755
info@bronsonproductions.com
September 22, 2007
Sarnia, Little Angel Day
Various businesses in Sarnia area
Support medically fragile children and young adults in the Sarnia-Lambton area on the 11th annual Little Angel Day! CCMF volunteers will be located througout the Sarnia area, collecting donations. For $2+, get a little angel pin. Donation of $2+ for a little angel pin
Diane Lambert
(519) 344-2719
info@ccmfonline.com
Sept 22-23, 2007
Fergus and Elora, Elora/Fergus Studio Tour 2007
75 melville st Elora, Ontario
Elora/Fergus Studio Tour 2007 is the premier event hosted in one of Ontarioâ s most picturesque areas. The tour offers a unique opportunity to visit working artist studios and experience first hand how one-of-a-kind works of art are created. Guests can discuss with the artist their inspirations and their processes. Free
Elora Centre for the Arts
519 846-9698
www.elorafergusstudiotour.ca
September 22, 2007 -
Kitchener , Joseph Schneider Haus - Heart & Hand Festival
466 Queen St. S., Kitchener N2G 1W7
A one- of- a- kind traditional crafts market and sale with demonstrations by local craft guilds, Folk Artist- in- Residence Marilyn Gardiner and the Grand River Bead Society. Storytelling with the Baden Storyteller's Guild at 11 a.m., and 2 p.m. Live music by The Funky Mamas at 1 p.m. and Second Career Barbershop Octet at 12 p.m. & 3 p.m. ADMISSION IS FREE! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: FREE , Antoinette Duplessis Tel:519- 742- 7752 email: bamarie@region.waterloo.on.c
Sept 22-23, 2007
Milton, MILTON FARN CRAFT SHOW
8560 tremaine Road L9T 2Y3
Over 130 of Canada's finest crafters, Live Entertainment and great food. Free Parking, Debit machine onsite. Call 1-888-307-3276 or online at
www.miltonfarmcraftshows.com Take 401 to exit 320
and follow signs. Adults $6.00
Dave Gernhart
1-888-307-3276
dagernhart@sympatico.ca
September 23, 2007
Kitchener , Joseph Schneider Haus - Honey Bee
466 Queen St. S., Kitchner N2G 1W7
Bee keeping was common practice on nineteenth century farms. Stop by to explore the many uses of honey. Gerry & Joe Hergott will be at the Museum with a hive of busy, buzzing bees and their popular bee � fly- way� . A myriad of honey products for sale. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Fee: Adults $2.25, Seniors/Students $1.50, Children $1.25 , Antoinette Duplessis Tel:519- 742- 7752 email: bamarie@region.waterloo.on.ca
September 23, 2007
Baden, Glorious Grandeur
Castle Kilbride National Historic Site
Help us celebrate our National designation. The Castle boasts superb examples of Trompe l'oeil paintings, ceiling murals and superior Italianate architecture.
1 pm - 4 pm
Donations
(519)-634-8444
September 24, 2007 - November 5, 2007
Tillsonburg , Beginner Pottery with Lore Keller
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge St. W., N4G 5P2
6 Sessions - Material Fee for beginner kit & clay pug included. This session is perfect for the beginner potter to learn the basics. www.stationartscentre.com Fee: $150.00/Non Members $140.00 Members , Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151 email: tdcg@bellnet.ca
September 24, 2007 - November 5, 2007
Tillsonburg , Beginner/Continuing Watercolours with Sue Goossens
Station Arts Centre, 41 Bridge Street W., N4G 5P2
6 Sessions - A great way to kick off your talents in watercolours or expand on the knowledge you already have. Fee: $80.00/Non Member $75.00/Member , Pamela Walther- Mabee Tel:519- 842- 6151 email: tdcg@bellnet.ca
September 25, 2007
Kitchener, Roch Voisine Live in Concert
Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., N2H 6P7. Showtime: 8pm. Start at $39.00
Ticket Centre
1-800-265-8977
boxoffice@centre-square.com
September 29, 2007
Stratford, Theatre Explorer - To Kill a Mockingbird Workshop
Festival actors lead games and activities to explore the themes and plot of the play. Followed by lunch before the matinee performance. Suitable for children who are competent readers.
10:30 am
$45/A
1-800-567-1600
September 29 2007
Windsor Ontario , Breastfeeding Challenge and Gift Fair
3205 Forest Glade Drive
The Sixth annual Breastfeeding Challenge & Natural Birth and Parenting Gift Show 2007 World Breastfeeding Week Theme Save ONE million babies � beginning with one action, one hour support and one message: beginning breastfeeding within the 1st hour of birth! Your invited to the Breastfeeding Challenge 2007 When: September 29th* At 10:00 am until 3:00 pm Location:3205 Forest Glade Arena Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It's a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way. This fun event is a challenge for which Windsor Plans to have the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, latched on at 11am local time Shop for breastfeeding accessories Baby carriers and other things that lends itself to the breastfeeding and more natural community. The fair will start at 10 am, and the count will be at exactly 11am after the count has been taken you can listen to guest speakers, and shop for fun things to enhance your breastfeeding and parenting experience. Fee: Fee/Free ( SR=Senior AD=Adults CH=Children DON=Donation ) , Diane Pepin Tel:519 256 3541 email: diane@breastfeedwindsor.org
September 29, 2007
Stratford, St. Marys and Perth County
Doors Open Stratford-Perth
Many sites in Stratford,St. Marys and Perth County
Visit heritage sites and learn about our history and architecture. Displays and exhibits enhance your visit.
10 am - 4 pm
Free
(519)-271-5140
tourism@city.stratford.on.ca
September 29-30, 2007
Toronto, The Clothing Show
Automotive Building, Exhibition Place
The Clothing Show. Saturday 11am-8pm. Sunday 11am-7pm. Now in its 30th year, The Clothing Show has become an unforgettable shopping experience to thousands of people in search of the unique, the unusual, and the handcrafted. It has also become a seasonal resource for the best looks at a fraction of the price, with special sales found only at the show. The Clothing Show works to promote up and coming local designers in our Boutique section. Every shopper needs a good deal, and bargains abound in the Sample Sales section. Looking for classic style? Hunt the Vintage section for rare treasures from a century of fashion, including antique jewelry and handbags. Find yoga wear, gothic, urban and everything in between in our Streetwear & Casual section. Shop the Accessories section for a multitude of choices in handbags, jewelry, belts, cosmetics, shoes, and hats at a variety of price points for every budget. www.theclothingshow.com Admission $8 advance, $10 at the door
The Clothing Show
416 516 9859
info@theclothingshow.com
September 29-30, 2007
Toronto, The Clothing Show
Automotive Building, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Saturday 11am-8pm Sunday 11am-7pm
Now in its 30th year, The Clothing Show has become an unforgettable shopping experience to thousands of people in search of the unique, the unusual, and the handcrafted. Looking for classic style? Hunt the Vintage section for rare treasures from a century of fashion, including antique jewelry and handbags.Find yoga wear, gothic, urban and everything in between in our Streetwear & Casual section.
Shop the Accessories section for a multitude of choices in handbags, jewelry, belts, cosmetics, shoes,and hats at a variety of price points for every budget.Admission $8 advance, $10 at the door
www.theclothingshow.com
416 516 9859
info@theclothingshow.com
September 30, 2007
Harvest Day Mystery Farm Tour
Perth County
The Mystery Farm Tour is a way to educate the local non-farming public about the variety, scale and diversity of farms in Perth County. Passports/maps are sold for $10 per vehicle the day of the tour and are required for entry into the participating farms. Take a leisurely drive through the country and visit the farming enterprises.
$10/Vehicle
(519)-393-5555
September 30, 2007
Guelph, International Music Day
River Run Centre
International Music Day is celebrated annually on October 1 around the world. Although International Music Day is traditionally celebrated on October 1, the Foundation's celebrations will take place on Sunday, September 30, 2007.
International Music Day was proclaimed by the U.N./UNESCO in 1975 as an annual event to celebrate music by Israeli violinist Yehudi Menhuin.
In 2003, the Edward Johnson Music Foundation took the initiative to celebrate this annual event in the City of Guelph and for the past four years has organized events in several venues throughout the city showcasing young music students, local musicians and music organizations. In 2006, International Music Day moved its day-long activities into Cooperators Hall, River Run Centre.
Marlene Siverns
519-821-7570
marlenes@edwardjohnsonmusicfoundation.org
September 30, 2007
Fergus, Harvest Home Festival
Wellington County Museum & Archives
A fun, family, farm-themed event. Vintage tractors and farming displays, demonstrations, live entertainment; Buy Local!-Buy Fresh!-Marketplace; refreshments and pony rides. 12-4pm. Fee: only $1 /person
(519) 846-0916
info@wcm.on.ca
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