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JUNE
SUPPER: Join us at the Waterford Legion for a roast beef supper on Wednesday, June 1 at 5:30 p. m. The cost is $13, which includes dessert. You can eat in or take it to go.
HIGH TEA: Celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee on June 4 with a delightful high tea at Woodlawn on Main St. W. in Otterville. There will be seating at 1 p. m. and 2:30 p. m., with tickets priced at $20 each. To book your spot through the South Norwich Historical Society, call 519-879-6804 or 519-879-9808.
A TASTE OF SUMMER: Enjoy an afternoon and evening filled with music, food, and fun activities on Saturday, June 4 from 2-9 p. m. at the Kinsmen Bandshell in Memorial Park, Tillsonburg. This event supports the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Foundation and requires a cash donation for entrance. You’ll find five food trucks, five musical acts performing on stage, a kids’ activity tent, food tent, and beer tent. Plus, there’s a pre-event car rally/scavenger hunt happening from noon to 2 p. m.-register for this free rally starting at 11:30 a. m. at the bandshell.
YFC GOLF TOURNAMENT: Join us for this year’s Youth For Christ Golf Tournament taking place Saturday, June 4 at the Oxford Hills Golf Club in Mount Elgin with its beautiful18 holes. The four-player YFC scramble begins with a shotgun start at 1 p. m., followed by dinner in the new banquet hall. You can register as part of a foursome or individually by visiting www. yfctillsonburg. com or calling Upper Deck at 519-688-2266.
YARD SALE: Don’t miss out on our yard sale happening Saturday, June 4 from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. at St. Paul’s United Church located at 88 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg. We’ll have furniture, electronics, clothing, shoes-pretty much everything! Your next treasure could be waiting for you!
BAKE SALE: Everyone’s invited to join us for an outdoor bake sale hosted by UCW on the lawn of St Paul’s United Church located at 88 Bidwell St., Tillsonburg starting Saturday, June 4 from 9 a. m. There will be tasty homemade pies, cookies, muffins, squares, tarts, bread along with fresh and frozen rhubarb among other goodies! For more details call us at 519-409-0716-this is also on the same day as St Paul’s yard sale.
EDISON FEST: You’re welcome to attend Edison Fest returning on June 4 from10 a. m. to7 p. m. in Vienna’s Memorial Park! Enjoy vendors returning along with music and food; this year we’re excited to introduce shows by Canadian Raptor Conservancy along with Bubbleology and Craig the Science Guy! It’ll be filled with family fun featuring face painting, bouncy castles, sack races, nail driving contests, and spaghetti eating challenges! The Lions Club will provide food as well as birthday cake celebrating Edison’s175th birthday. Alongside that, four bicycles, two scooters, and helmets will be given away. Email bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail. com if you need more information.
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: Our guest speaker Maureen Cocksedge (Free plants from division) will speak during Tuesday’s meeting of the Tillsonburg Horticultural Society held on June7at7:30pmin Senior Centre within Tillsonburg Community Centre. All are welcome!
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: On June8at7:30pm, the Simcoeand District Horticultural Society invites Murray Rollinsfrom My Koi Water Gardensin Brantfordas their guest speaker. He’ll share valuable insights about fish ponds. The venue is Junior Farmers Building atthe Simcoe fairgrounds. Complimentary light lunchwith refreshmentsand door prizes await attendees. Free admission too. For more inquiries reach Helenat226-440-2699or helenuren@live. ca.
SCHOOL REUNION: Brownsville Annual School Reunion takes place June8at Brownsville Community Centre. Registerstarting10a. m. with photosand lunch served between11:30a mand1: p m. Potluck contributionsare encouraged so bring your favorite dish. Special measureswill ensure safefood handling while attendeesare askedto wear masks.$5 feehelps coverhall costsand supplies. Spouses are invited too-don’t forget any memorabiliaor class picturesyou might have. Call519-318-9635or email marion. honsberger@sympatico. cafor additional details.
FREE CLOTHING GIVEAWAY: Mark your calendars for Friday, J une10and Saturday, J une11from9a. m. to2 pm. at Grace Baptist Churchlocatedat735Norfolk St. Northin Simcoe. Use parking lotentrance only please!
OTTERVILLE MILL CLASSIC CAR SHOW : For this year’s25thanniversaryof Otterville Mill Classic Car Showon June11in Otterville, spectatoradmissionis$4. Vehicle registrationruns8amto12pmwith awards being presentedby3 :30 pm regardlessof weather conditions. Ottervillewillalso featurecommunity-wide yardsale throughoutthe day. For further questionscontact Markat519 -879 -6502or Ronat519 -879 -6508.
NIGHT MARKET : Join usfor Norfolk Night Marketon June10and11heldatthe Norfolk County Fairgrounds in Simcoe. Enjoy artisans , foodtrucks, music, a car show , and alicensed area. Admissionis$5. Visitnorfolkcountyfair. com formore details.
FISH N CHIPS : Get readyfor fish and chipsservedby Waterford Legionat home or takeouton June10. Call519 -443 -5123to orderbetween3 -5pm. Thecostis$11foronepiece offishor$15fortwo pieces.
MSC TRAIL WALK AND RUN : The2022Tillsonburg Multi-Service Centre Trail Walk &Runtakesplace Sunday , June12with anew locationthisyear. Two-kmandfive-kmcoursesaround scenic Lake Lisgarstart(10 :30 am )and finishat Memorial Park near Kinsmen Bandshell. Swag bags plusprizes available. Ifyou’dlikehelpwithpre-registrationonthe MSC websiteortowith sponsorshipsorvolunteeringcontact Jen Olcsvaryat519 -403 -6669. Registerindividuallyorasa team($40). Childrenunder12free. Supportthe MSCandsupportitsmany community programs like Mealson Wheels , transportation , andeducationaltutoring.
LEGION BOTTLE DRIVE : Tillsonburg Legion hosts abottle drivefrom June17to19&26. The drop-offlocationis16Durham Street dailybetween9amto5pm. Call519 -842 -5281formore information.
JAMBOREE &DANCE : Joinus Friday , June24from6-10 pmatthe Tillsonburg Legion Branch153. Entry isonly$5 per person. Welcometoall! Formore info call519-842-5281.
SENIOR CENTRE JEWELRY SALE : Head over tothe Tillsonburg Senior Centre Saturday , June25from9a mto noon forthe Jewelryand Accessories Sale. Gently-usedbut good quality purses, jewelry, hats, beltsetc. willbe pricedat just$2each. Noentryfee required; however, masksareneededwhen shopping. Proceeds benefitprogramsatthe Senior Centre located45Hardy Ave. on thenorth sideof Tillsonburg Community Centre.
SENIOR CENTRE SUMMER BAZAAR : On Saturday , June25from9 amuntilnoonjoin Craftersatthe Tillsonbur g Senior Centreforthe summer craftbazaar. Shopping includesbeautiful handmadeitems like quilts, baby sweaters, and Christmas-themedproducts. No chargebut masksarerequiredwhen entering. Located45Hardy Ave. onthenorth sideof Til l son bur g Community Centre. Proceeds supportongoingactivities atthe seniorcentre.
ONGOING
PICKLEBALL : Norfolk Countyrecreation department offerspickleballin Port Doverand Delhi. Sessions run Mondays, Tuesdaysin Port Dover Community Centre, and Thursdaysin Delhi District Secondary School. Costperplayeris$5. For registrationdetails visitbit. ly/3r VUHop.
INDOOR WALKS : Supervised indoorwalking sessionsare availableforages14andoveron Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays atthe Simcoe Recreation Centre. Participantsshouldbring ankleweights, distance trackers, easy-to-wear non-sliprunning shoes, and masks. Pre-registrationis required throughbit. ly/3tnm7n Q.
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