Calendar
August 2026 Calendar
Monday, August 10
Authors Night presented by Bruce County Genealogical Society
Presentations by Allen Smutlyo Gold of Another Kind- the lost legacy of Georgian Bay; Dianne Allengame author of Brilliant Obsession: building the imperial Tower lighthouses; and the three editors of Furrows of Bruce County: A harvest of stories from the farms
7-9 p.m. At Bruce County Museum & Archives, Victoria Street North, Southampton
Free admission, cash bar, wine and cheese
registration recommended with the Museum
Local Authors Night with Wine and Cheese – Bruce Museum CA
Thursday, August 13
Reconciling Through Truth-Telling
Doors open 5:30, dinner at 6
St Paul’s Anglican Church, High Street Southampton
Cost is $75.00 for dinner and a great evening of discussion as we continue on the pathway of reconciliation.
RSVP laurarobinson8591@gmail.comPlease
RSVP so we can prepare plenty of food!
Guest speaker: Author, publisher, poet and U of T assistant professor Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm of Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation on Reconciling Through Truth-Telling.
Her books, and books from her publishing company Kegedonce Press, will be available for purchase.
Friday, August 14 6:00 pm
World premiere of Petrichor, a spoken word and music composition with string quartet by Kateri Akiwenzie-Damm and Frank Horvat
Cape Croker bandshell at the Neyaashiinigmiing Traditional Powwow
Checkdetails at : https://www.musiconthebruce.com/schedule
Funds raised will help with legal costs Lake Babine First Nation members in Northern B.C. incurred when they took the RCMP to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, alleging racism during an investigation into historical abuse.
August 14-15-16
Bruce County Heritage Association
Heritage Farm and Steam Show Featuring Allis-Chalmers Equipment
Gates Open Friday at 8:30 a.m Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Admission $10.00 Children 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday August 25 Writers’ BLOC
monthly casual circle of writers in many genres. Respond to the monthly challenge or bring a work-in-progress [up to 1,000 words] for friendly feedback.
Note some writers gather at Allan’s Grill for supper prior to the meeting. If you want to join the diners, please email at least a day ahead writersbloc1991@gmail.com
Or arrive at 7 p.m. At Elgin Lodge, sign in at the reception desk and make your way to the chapel/meeting room.
Nothing But the Truth
Memoir-writing workshop
Mill Pond Gallery, Cargill
9:30 am til noon $50
To register, contact Cindy cindymatthews1957@gmail.com
August 30 open mic in Bognor Hamlet Tales Series