Calendar
September 2024 Calendar
Friday, September 6 4 – 6 p.m.
Grand Opening of the reconstructed Blyth Tunnel
Blyth trailhead, on the Guelph to Goderich Trail
Rail fans, volunteer workers, rail researcher and author John R. Hardy will celebrate this milestone.
Sunday, September 8
Walk-It for Parkinsons
2 p.m. Fund-raising walk starts at North Shore Park, Port Elgin
Join as an individual or part of a team, all walkers/fundraisers welcome for refreshments and entertainment after the walk. Info and registration 1-888-851-7376
Sunday, September 8 – all day
Paisley’s 168th Fall Fair
Theme Homemade Pies and Harvest Skies
At the riverside fair grounds, with exhibits and food in the Palace, livestock showing in the ring, activities for kids, heavy horses on the track, music in the entertainment tent, food vendors, and this year, a pop-up Planetarium where the whole family can marvel at the wonders of our solar system. More details at www.paisleyfair.com
Monday, September 9, 7 p.m.
Bruce County Genealogical Society
Free on-line presentation on “Home Children” in Canada by a representative of aCanadian charity devoted to advocating for Home Children since 2012. Lori Oschefski embarked on her exploration in 2007, fostering a profound understanding of these historical programs. Lori will be discussing the background of the migration programs and her family connections, while highlighting research tips and reading resources.
to register:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YqFLFWwgTr6XpPu_f2xLcQ
Friday, September 13 to Sunday, 15th
Lucknow Fall Fair Fall Leaves and Flannel Sleeves
Gates open 5 p.m. Friday
Firefighters breakfast at the fire hall Sat 8 to 11am
Saturday parade 11 am, Sunday breakfast 8:30-10 am
Details at www.lucknowagsociety.com
September 13 – 15
Canadian Big Band Celebration
Events include Friday Night Jazz and Blues at seven different venues, Saturday afternoon Big Dance Event, 1:30 Lakeshore Recreation, Evening dance event 8 p.m.
Sunday, Jazz Brunch Southampton Golf and Country Club, 11a,m. – 1:30p.m
Sunday, September 15
Terry Fox Run
Annual fund-raiser for cancer research…there’s likely an event in a community near you!
September 16 to November 30
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre exhibit
Indian Day Schools: The National and Local Story
Lesser known among everyday Canadians who may be familiar with the Residential Schools System. Seven of the more than 699 Indian Day Schools were operated by the Canadian Government since the 1920s
A partnership of theBCM&CC, Legacy of Hope Foundation, Saugeen First Nation, and Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation.
For hours open, check www.brucemusem.ca
September 16 – November 30
Play Hard, Fight Hard: Sport in the Canadian Military
Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre
Victoria Street North, Southampton
This exhibit highlights the relationship between sport and military service dating back to the First World War. Produced by Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame and The Military Museum (Calgary).
Museum staff have also curated County stories focused on the theme of Sports = Survival on the Battlefield and the role sport played while Bruce County soldiers were overseas.
presented by Veterans Affairs Canada
For hours and entrance fees, visit www.brucemuseum.ca
Tuesday, September 17
Southport Horticultural Society
Doors open 6 p.m.,Meeting at 7 pm. In Port Elgin Royal Canadian Legion
Discussion topic Growing Your Own Native Plants
Saturday, September 21
Seed Saving Workshop
11 am – 2 pm
Bruce Botanical Food Gardens, Ripley
Learn about pollination, seed collection and storage.
Take home seeds you collect from the gardens.
Pre-register at www.facebook/com/BruceBotanicalFoodGardens
Little Fall Festival for Kids
Orchard’s Landing
486 Queen Street South, Paisley
2-5 p.m.
Activities include honey extraction, observation hive, pressing fresh apple cider, making cheese kabobs, apple turnovers, home decor project and more!
Tuesday, September 24
Writers’ BLOC
Elgin Lodge, 551 Mary Street, Port Elgin
7-9 pm sign in at the reception desk, meet in the Saugeen Games Room. Share the cost of $20 with other attendees. Bring a piece of writing up to 1,000 words to share for gentle, positive feedback. No new challenge, as this is “catch-up Month for those who missed previous themes: idioms, trends, neighbours Welcome to writers of all genres or levels of experience.
Friday, September 27 to Sunday 29th
Ripley Huron 161st Fall Fair
Fall Trees and Honey Bees theme
Saturday parade 11:30, car and antique tractor shows, Live bands, and so much more!
www.ripleyfair.ca for more details and entry forms
Friday September 27
Harvest of the Arts
Paisley Mill 7 p.m.
An exhibition of works by young artists inspired by podcast interviews with seniors in the community.
Saturday, September 28
Festival of Lost Arts
Treasure Chest Museum Queen Street North,
11 am – 3 pm
Demonstrations of blacksmithing, clock-making, log swing, aoole peeling, and rope-making
Admission by donation
Saturday, September 28
Paisley Town Hall 7 p.m.
Performance of a play, “Sam” by Pat Kelly, based on the story village founder Samuel Rowe, performed by Paisley Youth Theatre
Sunday, September 29
Fill Your Bowls culinary showcase
Paisley Community Centre 12 noon- 2 p.m.
Creators go head to head as eaters choose their soups and other foods, then vote for their favourite!
All month
Submissions for The Leaf # 55
Send your offerings of poetry, fiction, book reviews, notes on writing or reading for the Fall 2024 issue of The Leaf. Theme is MENTORS…share your experience as mentor or mentee. Full guidelines at www.brucedalepress.ca/the-leaf/ Please note, all manuscripts must arrive via Canada Post at Box 2259 Port Elgin Ontario N0H 2C0 Include an sase if you want your work returned. Authors of work accepted will be contacted by e-mail, and paid upon publication. Submissions from secondary school and post-secondary students are welcome!