Sunday evening waterfront concerts presented by the Friends of the Meaford Library. The music starts at 7 p.m. at the Rotary Harbour Pavilion. August 3, Ray Newland; August 10, Mary Rowan; August 17, Jennifer Robertson; August 24, Bob Butchart & Friends.
Thurs., July 31
Zimbabwe: The Fight for Change, Freedom, and the Children - Karen Clegg speaks about her recent journey to Zimbabwe on Thurs., July 31 at 7 p.m. at the L. E. Shore Memorial Library.
July 31-August 2
Theatre Collingwood presents Wingfield on Ice by Dan Needles, starring Rod Beattie (evenings at 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. matinee July 31) Married with wife expecting, in his fifth season on the farm Walt is overwhelmed with the idea of fatherhood and wants to bring peace to the whole community. Chaos ensues when an unexpected force-of-nature forces bickering neighbours to hunker down together. For tickets: (705) 445-2200 / Toll Free (866) 382-2200 or click the link provided.
Fri., Aug. 1
"Coffee with the Mayor" - Francis Richardson will be at Kettle's Back Country Cookin' on Hwy 6 and 10 from 9 to 11 on Fri., Aug. 1.
Fri. Aug. 1 and Sat. Aug. 2.
The Meaford Hospital Auxiliary will be holding its annual Tag Day on Fri., Aug. 1 and Sat. Aug. 2. Look for volunteers at participating local merchants in Meaford and Thornbury.
Sun., Aug. 3
3 p.m., Sunday Afternoon Concert Series at Christ Church Anglican features Gillian Bigl on flute with Bob Butchart on keyboard/organ. Free admission; donations at the door will go to Christ Church.
Fri., Aug. 8
Karaoke at the Meaford Legion at 9 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Sat., Aug. 9
Woodford Baptist Church Summer Celebration on Saturday, August 9. Children (ages 5-12) are invited to a special children's event from 2-5 p.m. Join us for games and crafts. At 5:30 p.m. is our annual Community Barbecue with hayride to follow. Everyone is welcome. Call 538-2533 for more information.
Sat., Aug. 9
It's the "August" members birthday party at the Meaford Legion. Birthday cake, meat draws, and free lite lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 10
100th Anniversary Meaford Hall Church Service at the Market Square on Sunday, Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m. A mass choir of people who like to sing will perform a medley of old pieces assembled by Bob Butchart. There will be two practices at Meaford United Church, the first one being Thurs., July 31 at 7:30 p.m. and Thurs., August 7 at 7:30 p.m. Please try to attend one. You do not need to read music or sing parts.
Thurs., Aug. 14
Marsh Street Centre presents The Arrogant Worms Thursday, August 14. Tickets $35 visa-m/c presales only, call the box office 519-599-7837 or visit Jessica's Book Nook, Thornbury; Stuff to Read, Meaford; Balloon Expressions, Collingwood; Bemused, Clarksburg. Door open at 7 p.m. Bar/light refreshments. Second of three fundraising concerts by three wild and crazy funny Canadians!
Thurs., Aug. 14,
The Meaford Public Library presents Kas Stone, author of Paddling and Hiking the Georgian Bay Coast, for a Book Signing and Slide Show at the Terrace Room, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Meaford Hall and Cultural Centre
Fri., Aug. 15,
Meaford Municipal Farmers' Market, 3 to 8 p.m.., Meaford Harbour. A special elastic bead bracelet craft by Cecile's Bead Shop. Toy Table by Union St Solutions; Buskers by Kerry's Computers. A friends and family event.
Fri. Aug. 15 and Sat. Aug. 16
18th-annual Thornbury Summer Antique Show in the air conditioned Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury - just follow the signs! Fri. Aug. 15 and Sat. Aug. 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5.00. Info: 519-599-5017 - e-mail agsa@georgian.net or visit the link provided.
Wed. Aug. 20, Thurs., Aug. 21
The Scarecrow Invasion welcomes volunteers to help assemble scarecrows for this fall's invasion at the Harbour Pavilion. The next two sessions will be held August 20 (Wednesday) - evening 7 p.m. and August 21 (Thursday) - 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Sail for Hope 2008 at Thornbury harbour Sun., Aug. 24, 12 Noon to 6 p.m. Sponsored by the Thornbury Yacht Club and Canadian Cancer Society. Application Forms at Glyes Sails and Marine, 4 King St W., Thornbury. More info at the link provided or call Alan Chesworth, chesworth@sympatico.ca, 519-599-7865.
Sat., Aug. 30
Thornbury's third Rock & Roll Festival for Charity. Beaver Valley Arena, Thornbury. Saturday of Labour Day weekend, Aug. 30 with proceeds to Beaver Valley Outreach. Paradise Classic Car Show and Shine 9-4 p.m.
FREE to public and car owners. Pancake breakfast 9-11 a.m. 50's & 60's Music, Prizes, Food, Surprises! Memory Lane Malt Shoppe, poodle skirts, crinolines, memorabilia. Beer Tent. Nature's Gourmet Buffet Dinner 6-8 p.m. local/organic fresh meats, vegetables and fruit pies. Limited seating for 300.
Rotary Bar. Martels Rock & Roll Show and Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight. Dance tickets $25 each. Purchase on-line tickets (user fee) at their website.
Meaford Fair prize books can be picked up at the Meaford Express, Stuff to Read, RBA, the Fabric Shoppe or the Chamber of Commerce office in Meaford.
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