Calendar

Until April 30
Voting for cover art Southampton Art School 2026 Catalogue
Stop by the Art School in the old Town Hall corner of High Street & Hwy 21You can see more than a dozen entries by secondary school students for this year’s contest….and vote for your favourite.

Also, vote online for your favourite entry, which will be featured in this summer’s children’s colouring contest.

 

April 11 and 12
A unique way to inspire writing or art… Sample specially chosen Ontario wines and delicious cheeses at downtown Southampton businesses.

April 15
Canadian National Film Day Screening at Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
7-9 p.m. Free admission for adult audiences. Simple Comme Sylvan The Nature of Love is a romantic drama following a relationship between a professor and her adult student. English subtitles. Presented by Reel Canada

Friday April 24
PA Day for teachers
Art Classes for children at Southampton Art School, morning and afternoon sessions.

Bruce County Museum 12 noon to 5 p.m.
Experience the Biinaagami Water Map
Explore the traditional naming and travelling of Indigenous peoples on the Great Lakes.
This giant floor map uses augmented reality (AR) giving voice to the waters and amplifying Indigenous knowledge and histories. Some iPads and headsets will be available for accessing the AR features, but the Museum encourages visitors to use their own devices Members FREE; General Admission Applies
Biinaagami Water Map Experience – Bruce Museum CA

Saturday April 25
Celebrate Saugie family fun day in Paisley
Fun for the whole family as you celebrate the mysterious and playful water sprite of the Saugeen River. It’s been 20 years since Saugie was first discovered in Paisley. Activities at the Paisley Community Centre from 10:00 a.m. to noon, plus more happening around town

Saturday April 25
Poet Liz Zetlin invites all interested to attend the opening of her exhibition More Than Human: a year in my garden at the Tom Thompson Gallery in Owen Sound.
Then join her for her talk about her evolving relationship with nature from toddler to octogenarian on Saturday, May 9th from 11 AM to noon

April 28 last Tuesday of the month.
Writers’ BLOC returns to in-person meetings 7:00 to 9:00 p.m
Gather at Elgin-Lodge’s Games Room to share responses to a monthly challenge [or share a current project] up to 1,000 words..
The location is (551 Mary Street, Port Elgin.) Please sign in at the front office. There is no fee to attend. We welcome writers no matter your preferred genre or level of writing skill.

Writers bring a piece of writing 1000 words or less to read out loud on this theme: nature, or forests receive gentle, constructive feedback. If you are able, bring 4-6 copies of your work to share. Some members meet at Allan’s Fireside Grill (623 Green Street, Port Elgin, ON) for a pre-meeting bite at 5:30 p.m. This is optional for those who want to attend.

Thursday April 30 Poem in Your Pocket Day...don’t leave home without one! Pick a favourite you like to hear or read, create a poem to share and celebrate with people you encounter in person or on line.
The Brucedale Press will post poems up to 12 lines long if you email to info@brucedalepress.ca