tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10113904536811973352024-03-14T02:54:17.576-04:00Experience ElginUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger147125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-24088663096011382542016-02-11T13:07:00.001-05:002016-02-11T13:10:25.400-05:00Family Day Fun in Elgin County <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Family Day weekend is finally here and although it’s February, there are activities of all sorts going on in the Elgin County area. From great food, to live theatre, art, and family fun, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Get out of the house and shake off those winter blues! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feb. 12-13, 2016</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Central Elgin</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Watch teams of four compete in timed down hill runs to see who emerges as the World Tubing Champions for 2016! Enjoy fun family activities at a free on-site winter carnival. All proceeds go to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feb. 13, 2016</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Pineapple Room Winter Series: Happy Valentine’s</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Annual Family Day Open House at STEPAC</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Free drop in art activities, games, and more for children in JK to grade 6. Must be accompanied by a parent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feb. 15, 2016</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sparta</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Come to downtown Sparta for free hot chocolate, draws, and competitions for children. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feb. 15, 2016 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1 Scotland St., Dutton</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Elgin Theatre Guild Presents... Jake's Women by Neil Simon</b><br />Feb. 11 - 21, 2016<br />Princess Ave Playhouse, St. Thomas<br />www.elgintheatreguild.ca </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-2509377031099819462016-01-20T13:51:00.000-05:002016-01-20T13:51:10.085-05:00AMBER Energy Co-operative - Renewable Energy Initiatives in Elgin County<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The AMBER Energy Co-operative (Aylmer, Malahide, Bayham, Elgin Region) is named for the communities in which it got its start, acquired its first projects, and completed the construction of these projects.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Founder Jamie Kent has over 10 years of experience working in the North American renewable energy sector and is the co-founder of Kent Brothers Renewable Energy (KBRE).<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The purpose of the AMBER Energy Co-operative is to work with participants in rural areas to find locations for small renewable energy systems, earn renewable energy contracts, and develop and operate these systems for the term of the contracts (20 years). These renewable energy systems include solar panels, biogas and biomass generators, and small wind turbines (turbines are approximately the size of a hydro pole and used to power on-farm operations).<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contracts for these systems are obtained through the Independent Electrical Systems Operator (IESO) FIT (Feed-in-Tariff) Program. The IESO is the provincial organization that directs what power is being generated in Ontario and where it goes. AMBER Energy Co-operative is classified as a community group under the rules of the IESO FIT Program and since its inception it has received 1.7 megawatts of solar contracts under the IESO FIT 2 program, 1.5 megawatts of solar under the IESO FIT 3 program, and an additional 1.5 megawatts in biogas contracts under the IESO FIT 3 program. These contracts are scheduled to begin construction in the fall of 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The co-operative operates as a partnership between land owners who lease their land for renewable energy systems, Kent Brothers Renewable Energy (KBRE) who operates, oversees and manages all renewable energy systems on behalf of AMBER Energy Co-operative, and other co-operative members who provide feed stock and farm waste to operate biogas generators.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Biogas is generated with a unique mix of livestock manures, additional on farm waste (corn silage, rotten apples, potatoes), waste from other processing operations (vegetable food processors, corn/soya oils) and bio diesel waste. Biogas is used to operate a generator that creates electricity that is then sold onto the electrical grid as part of the contract system or used on-farm to generate heat for livestock barns, houses, and swimming pools.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to overseeing and operating renewable energy systems on behalf of AMBER Energy Co-operative members, KBRE offers power management systems to agricultural clients. The company will bring in an engineering team to audit an agricultural operation’s current power usage and identify opportunities for savings. In some cases a farmer may be able to reduce his or her electrical bills by 50% as a result of power factor correction and the implementation of energy saving technologies. Most farmers see a return on investment in less than 4 years.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about KBRE visit <a href="http://www.kbrenergies.com/">www.kbrenergies.com</a> or to learn about joining AMBER Energy Co-operative visit <a href="http://www.ambercoop.ca/">www.ambercoop.ca</a>. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-68056745420889325272016-01-13T19:00:00.000-05:002016-01-13T19:00:07.667-05:00Bit of Brit – A Taste of Jolly Old England <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Bit of Brit is a little taste of jolly old England right here in the heart of Elgin County. Located in the Village of Sparta, A Bit of Brit has been offering authentic food and collectible items imported directly from the United Kingdom since it opened in June of 2015.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Owner Steve Railton left his hometown just northwest of London England at the age of 18 and settled in Canada where he began a career in construction. He eventually became the Safety Manager for a large construction company in Newmarket, ON until a double hip replacement forced him into early retirement. Looking for a change of pace, Steve and his wife Val left Newmarket for Elgin County. He had always been fascinated with British stores and over the years would seek out the local British store whenever he was travelling for work to stock up on his favourite childhood treats. Steve, a true people-person, was intrigued by the idea of owning a retail operation, and thought that opening up a British store would be a great way to meet and connect with lots of new people. <br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Bit of Brit provides an opportunity for British transplants and Canadians alike to enjoy traditional British candies, desserts, salty snacks, and more without having to step on to an airplane. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> British chocolate is a particularly popular item. According to Steve and Val, anyone who has ever sampled chocolate from across the pond can instantly tell the difference between the North American and UK varieties. Slightly different ingredients in the UK chocolate result in a creamier texture and a sweeter taste that have even Canadians coming back for more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />The store sells a variety of Cadbury chocolates including the iconic “Flake Bar” as well as the Galaxy brand of chocolate. In addition to chocolates, A Bit of Brit offers a selection of British candies including Jelly Babies and Horehound’s to sooth a sore throat. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are looking to host your own authentic British High Tea, A Bit of Brit is the perfect place to stock up on biscuits, teas of all types, jams, and marmalades.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spotted Dick, a sponge cake with raisins and currants, is the store’s best seller according to Steve. “It is a 200 year old recipe,” said Steve. “People from the UK buy it because they have always eaten it and people from Canada buy it as a joke for a family member or a friend.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If savoury flavours are more your style, A Bit of Brit has a wide selection of Crisps (Chips) in traditional British flavours such as Prawn Cocktail, Roast Chicken, and Smokey Bacon as well as British condiments, Pickled Onions, and Branson Pickles. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In addition to imported goods, the store also carries a selection of freshly baked meat pies, tarts, and short bread cookies from Scottish bakery Grandpa Jimmy’s in Grand Bend, ON. Selections include Steak and Kidney Pie, Chicken Pie, and Cornish Pasties – a hearty meal of potatoes, meat and vegetables wrapped in pastry and traditionally eaten by miners in the UK.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the holiday season A Bit of Brit stocks Mince Pies, Christmas cake, and various gift baskets perfect for all of your gift giving needs. Other available gift items include t-shirts, mugs, and a variety of Dr. Who, Coronation Street, and Downton Abbey collectibles.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steve and Val have found the business community in Sparta to be tight-knit and friendly. The Village Collective Gallery and the Sparta House Tearoom among other neighbouring businesses have been exceptionally helpful and welcoming to the new business. The location is also ideal as it is a great fit to have an authentic British tea room in such close proximity to a British store.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the greatest joys that Steve has experienced since opening A Bit of Brit is the ability to reconnect British expats with the comfort foods of their childhoods.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The best part is when people come in and recognize a product that they haven’t seen in years and then the stories that they have to tell are absolutely remarkable,” said Steve. <br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Bit of Brit is open Tuesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 4 p.m. For more information about the business visit<a href="https://www.facebook.com/A-BIT-of-BRIT-472229039598921/?fref=ts" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> or call (519) 775-1114). </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-54077596669964311942016-01-06T18:30:00.000-05:002016-01-06T18:30:00.614-05:00Step Into a Fairytale in Sparta<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visiting Julia Hansford’s Studio is like stepping straight into one of the artist’s delightfully enchanting paintings. The walls of the studio are not only a place to hang art but one big canvas themselves, providing a unique experience for visitors that enter her location in the village of Sparta.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hansford offers a variety of original artwork in a style that is often described as whimsical and quirky. Her subjects range from adorable animals to strange and macabre characters and everything in between. Many of Hansford’s characters have one big eye which has become somewhat of a trademark for the artist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“I don’t always know where my inspiration comes from,” says Hansford. “I let my imagination run free for the most part and that usually transfers onto the canvas.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Her work is heavily influenced by her interest in “fairytale” lands like the Enchanted Forest, Neverland, Oz, and especially Wonderland. The beauty, magic, and different creatures that live in these fictional realms are frequent subjects of her work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hansford has turned her work into two children’s books, a calendar, mugs, greeting cards, hand-painted Christmas ornaments, fairy-doors, and fridge magnets - all which are sold in the studio. Hansford also has plans to transfer her unique artistic style into home decor items that will be available in 2016.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The village of Sparta is an ideal fit for Hansford’s distinctive style of art. People that frequent the village’s galleries and boutiques are usually looking for something different - something that they can’t find at the mall, and a Julia Hansford original work of art fits the bill perfectly. She has also found the community of artists and business owners in the village to be exceptionally welcoming and supportive, appealing to her need to be part of a strong community. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To view Julia Hansford’s work visit her website <a href="http://www.juliahansford.com/">www.juliahansford.com</a> or visit the studio in person at 46341 Sparta Line, Sparta, ON.</span><br />
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<span lang="en"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">Elgin County is pleased to announce that John Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">, owner of <a href="http://www.tschirharts.com/" target="_blank">Tschirhart’s</a></span><a href="http://www.tschirharts.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.tschirharts.com/" target="_blank"> Fine Custom Furniture</a> in
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<span lang="en"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">Elgin County Ambassadors are
people who volunteer their time to help promote business throughout Elgin County
and actively participate in the growth and development of the County. The
Ambassador of the Year is awarded based on points that are given to ambassadors
for a variety of items including attendance at quarterly meetings, recruiting
new members, promoting Elgin County at events, and informing the County’s
Economic Development staff about new businesses and those looking to relocate
within the area.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-CA"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> has over 30 years of
experience in the billiard industry which he used to expand into designing and
producing quality home furnishings. Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> provides his customers with fine
furnishings of timeless design and classic craftsmanship and has developed a
reputation for high quality and dedicated service.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en-CA"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">In
2015, Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">
worked to bring new Ambassadors into the fold from within our community. He also
helped spread the word about Elgin County across Canada and internationally as
well. Whether it is taking Elgin County Visitor’s Guides with him to
international trade shows, attracting the attention of the CBC</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> to the village of Vienna, or
working with international investors to get them to invest in our
community, Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> has been a dedicated member of the program. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="en"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">"Although relatively new to the
Ambassador Program, Tschirhart</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"> has taken on the role with enthusiasm and is a prime example of what
it means to be an Elgin County Ambassador," said Economic Development General
Manager Alan Smith. "The County would like to thank him for his continuing
efforts to fuel tourism and economic development in the region</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"><span lang="en-CA">.</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">"</span></span></div>
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<span lang="en"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">The Elgin County Ambassador
program is open to entrepreneurs, business owners and community leaders. For
more information on the program please call 519-631-1460 ext. 168 or email
</span><a href="https://mail.elgin.ca/owa/redir.aspx?C=b497af259f624c3298d2e9c12aca75ad&URL=mailto%3ajedebackere%40elgin.ca" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">jedebackere@elgin.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: small;">.</span></span></div>
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County of Elgin and the Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC) are pleased to
invite you to the Enterprise Elgin Business Plan Competition Finale on <span style="color: red;"><b>October 22, 2015 </b></span>at <span style="color: red;"><b>5:00
p.m.</b></span> at the<span style="color: red;"><b> New Sarum
Diner</b></span>.<br /><br />Join us as the top six finalists pitch their business
plans to our panel of judges in a "Dragon's Den" style competition. Grand Prize
Winner takes all - over $10,000 in cash & services awarded. Networking and
light refreshments will follow the competition.<br /><br />We are pleased to
announce that the following businesses have been selected as our
finalists:<br /><br />• Astute Studios – Curtis Van Kasteren<br />• Groovy Moon
– Jill Bond<br />• Head Case Hair Co. – Jami Jacklyn<br />• Metamorphosis –
Denise Lauzon<br />• Smart Dental Hygiene – Sarah Foshay<br />• Tubee Fit –
Vera Needham<br /><br />Finalists will have a 15 minute presentation then Judges
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elgin County is pleased to announce the return of the Artastic Elgin Studio Tour for 2015. The event that is now in its third year, will run from September 26 – 27 at participating Elgin Arts Trail members. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We are really excited to give visitors and residents alike the opportunity to witness first hand the incredible wealth of artistic talent in our area,” said Lindsey Duncan, Tourism Services Coordinator.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The artists of the Elgin Arts Trail invite you to take part in a two-day interactive event throughout Elgin County that will provide you with an experiential adventure like no other. With workshops, studio tours, speakers and other gallery events, each stop will leave your creative side wanting more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">New this year is a passport that will allow visitors to get a stamp at each location they visit. After collecting at least four stamps, visitors will be eligible to enter into a draw to win dinner for four in Elgin County. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event is held in conjunction with Culture Days a national celebration each September where artists and cultural organizations across the country come together to promote awareness, participation and engagement in arts and culture activities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artastic Elgin will be held at participating Elgin Arts Trail member locations on Saturday September 26 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday September 27 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Passports that include maps of the route can be picked up at each member location or downloaded from the Elgin Arts Trail <a href="http://www.elginartstrail.ca/ArtsTrail/Page/Files/430_ArtasticElgin_Map%20Final.pdf" target="_blank">website</a>. Search the hashtag <b>#ArtasticElgin</b> on Twitter and Facebook to follow the activities of venues and participants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about the Artastic Elgin event call (519) 631-1460 ext.168, e-mail lduncan@elgin.ca or visit <a href="http://www.elginartstrail.ca/">www.elginartstrail.ca</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Portside Gallery, 187 ½ Main St., Port Stanley</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Artists will be on-site with live painting demonstrations. The “Portside Goes Big” exhibit will be on display during this time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Peter Robson Gallery, 46340 Main St., Sparta</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Peter Robson Gallery will be offering computerized mat cuttings. Bring a 4x6 picture and have it created on an 8 x 10 mat free of charge! While in Sparta, visit the Sparta Scarecrow Festival on Saturday September 26 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>The Art Emporium, 177 Main St., Port Stanley </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using various materials and techniques, participants will have the opportunity to create a mixed media collage of their own. Materials are supplied but participants are encouraged to bring papers, fabric, mementos and photos to incorporate into their work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Concreations, 7579 Yarmouth Centre Rd., St. Thomas</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See how Andy casts concrete and uses stains and varnishes to create delightful garden ornaments with an antique, weathered look. Goodies and refreshments available. Live demonstrations on the hour. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Village Crier Gallery, 194 Currie Rd., Dutton </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meet Dutton Artist Jenny Phillips and her husband Town Crier Dave at Village Crier Gallery. Enjoy refreshments while you browse their gallery or observe Jenny begin a new major acrylic on canvas “Previewing Quilts”. Saturday: Jenny painting 10 – 11 a.m. & 2-4 p.m. Sunday Jenny painting noon – 4 p.m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Rubyeyes Kraftwerks, 235 Colborne St., Port Stanley</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience the art of fusing glass by creating a 4” suncatcher/coaster or a glass trading card. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday & Sunday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 6-302 Bridge St., Port Stanley</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join the Port Stanley Festival Theatre for TWO FREE public readings followed by open discussion of “Quebec Cowboy” by Grant Tilly and “The Birds and The Bees” by Mark Crawford as part of the 4th Annual Playwright’s Festival. 8:00 p.m. Tickets must be reserved in advance.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>St. Thomas Elgin Public Art Centre, 301 Talbot St., St. Thomas</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Art Centre will be offering a full-day event on Saturday September 26 called the “West End Arts Mingle” FREE Children’s art activities. Poetry Slam at 7:00 p.m. DRINK & DRAW, an event designed to rally the creative “spirits”. Finish the evening with live music from “Regal Reeb”. For Ticket info please contact the Art Centre. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Pinecroft Ceramic Art Studio, 8122 Rogers Rd., South, Aylmer</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit the pottery studio for ongoing demonstrations 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop at the gift shop for a selection of finished pottery for purchase or relax and dine in the Tearoom . Reservations recommended but not necessary for lunch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Minerva Art Gallery & Custom Framing, 11078 Springwater Rd. North, Aylmer </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Minerva Art Gallery presents Art Restoration, and Preserving Your Piece of Art. On display and being framed are: Pieces of Roman Chariot 200 A.D., Horse bridle and Bits 1400 AD., First Nations Head Dress 1900 AD.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The County of Elgin and the Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC) are proud to announce the launch of “Enterprise Elgin”. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enterprise Elgin is a business plan competition designed to foster business development in the County of Elgin through new business initiatives as well as business expansions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contestants may submit business ideas in any field, including services, manufacturing, distribution, health care, Internet, consumer products, retail, technology, and other fields of commercial endeavor. Every submission will be reviewed by the selection committee and five finalists will be selected. These finalists will be asked to present their business plan before a panel of judges on October 22, 2015. From these five contestants, the judges will select one winner who will receive a prize package worth over $10,000. These prizes that will help take the winner’s business to the next level. The package includes over $3000 in cash, graphic design and website services, free banking, one-year of rent-free office space and memberships in local business organizations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Competition is directed at for-profit businesses including start-ups as well as expansions of existing companies. To be eligible for the prize, contestants of the business plan competition must agree to locate the company’s principal place of business in Elgin County (outside St. Thomas city limits) at the time of the award. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The submissions will open August 1 and close on September 30. Finalists will be notified shortly after, with the ultimate winner being announced after the finals held at on Thursday October 22 at the New Sarum Diner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications will be available at Elgin Business Resource Centre locations in Aylmer (516 John St. N, Aylmer), Dutton (99 Currie Rd., Dutton) and St. Thomas (300 South Edgeware Rd.), at the Elgin County Economic Development office (450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas) and <a href="http://www.elginbusinessresourcecentre.com/" target="_blank">online</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Entrepreneurs needing assistance in creating a business plan or wanting a business plan template please contact the Elgin Business Resource Centre at 1-877-450-2128.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sponsors of this contest include Meridian Credit Union, Redding Designs, Black Cat Concepts, the St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce, the Aylmer & Area Chamber of Commerce, the Elgin Innovation Centre, the Elgin Business Resource Centre and the County of Elgin. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-73761515491634028622015-08-11T16:21:00.001-04:002015-08-11T16:21:20.456-04:00This Weekend Everything is Peachy at Great Lakes Farms<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great Lakes Farms is pleased to invite people young and old to celebrate their second annual Peach Fest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event will be held on August 15 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and August 16 from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and will include the opportunity for visitors to pick their own fresh juicy peaches and to enjoy some delicious, made on the farm baked goods. While you are there, enjoy some good old-fashioned on-farm fun with free wagon rides and a trip through a towering corn maze. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We are very excited for the return of Peach Fest,” said owner MaryAnne Van de Gevel. “We launched the event in 2013 but were forced to cancel in 2014 because there were no peaches due to a very harsh winter and spring.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great Lakes Farms grows high quality Elgin County fruit, just minutes from scenic Port Stanley. Fresh strawberries, juicy tree ripened peaches, pears, pumpkins and 12 varieties of crunchy delicious apples are available fresh when in season. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about Great Lakes Farms or to learn about Peach Fest visit <a href="http://www.greatlakesfarms.ca/">www.greatlakesfarms.ca</a> or search Great Lakes Farms on Facebook or Twitter for updates.</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-38782319473545562842015-07-31T15:05:00.001-04:002015-08-06T11:18:03.916-04:00Solitude Nature Reserve – A Reprieve from the Digital Age<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year Canadians are spending more time indoors in front of screens and less time in the great outdoors. We spend an estimated 90% of our lives indoors and as a result we have disconnected from the natural environment. According to the Connecting Canadians With Nature study, done by the Canadian Parks Council, this disconnect has caused higher levels of depression, chronic anxiety and learning issues in adults and children across the country. This disconnect is what prompted Phil McNamee and his wife Mary Hanley to open Solitude Nature Reserve in Central Elgin.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McNamee has 10 years of experience leading wilderness backpacking adventures for adults to locations such as Gross Morne National Park, the Grand Canyon and Killarney Provincial Park. This experience has made him keenly aware of the positive effects that nature can have on people. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“People slow down when they spend time in nature,” said McNamee. “They don’t worry about what is happening at the office, and they are more relaxed.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solitude Nature Reserve seeks to provide campers with a true backwoods, wilderness camping experience close to home. Visitors won’t need to travel hundreds of kilometres to have authentic encounters with nature. Campsites are located far away from one another – the idea is to enjoy nature and not your neighbours. The use of electronic devices is not permitted except in the case of an emergency. McNamee wants solitude nature reserve to be a reprieve from the stresses and distractions of the digital age. He wants families to reconnect with nature and with one another. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It took two years of searching before McNamee and Hanley found the perfect property. They chose 35 acres of natural bush and trails located at 45388 Dexter Line between Quaker and Yarmouth Centre Roads. McNamee increased the hiking trails and added 6 campsites each equipped with a 16’x16’ tent deck, a picnic table, an iron fire ring with a grill and a composting toilet. Fire wood is available on-site but campers are required to bring their own food and drinking water and a wagon will be available to help transport camping gear from the parking lot to the campsites. Currently 3 of these sites are available to the public with 3 more scheduled to open by late August. Campsites will be free of charge on a first come first serve basis but interested campers will need to get a permit from McNamee to be on-site. The campsites will only be available Friday and Saturday nights from July to September but the property is open for day-use from dawn until dusk 7 days a week, year-round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Solitude Nature Reserve is conveniently located with in close proximity to a number of Elgin County tourist attractions, giving campers the opportunity to explore the area when not on-site at Solitude Nature Reserve. The area is home to fantastic roads for cycling, wineries, quaint fishing villages and the scenic coast of Lake Erie.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about Solitude Nature Reserve including trail maps and campsite bookings visit their <a href="http://www.solitudenaturereserve.com/" target="_blank">website</a> or like them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/solitudenaturereserve" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-72137352841366378952015-07-31T14:42:00.001-04:002015-07-31T14:42:22.785-04:00The Savour Elgin Passport – A Culinary Journey<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer is truly a time when Elgin County’s agricultural bounty is evident. From tomatoes, cucumbers and sweet corn to raspberries, peaches and cherries, the variety of fresh produce available is astounding. It is the perfect time of year to browse farmers’ markets in search of the ripest, most delicious fruits and vegetables; learn the secrets of winemaking at one of Elgin’s wineries; and finish off the day with a relaxing and hearty meal at one of the area’s fine dining establishments.<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In celebration of local food, Elgin County is pleased to announce the first annual Savour Elgin Passport Tour, a culinary adventure for tourists and locals alike. The passport encourages people to hit the road with friends and family to passport stops across the County. At each location participants will get their passport stamped for a chance to win a weekend getaway in Elgin County. Participants must visit at least four locations to be entered into the draw. Elgin County encourages participants to take photos along the way and use the hashtag #savourpassport to record their journey.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“The passport encourages people to get out and enjoy Elgin County’s quality culinary attractions while offering them the chance to win a great Elgin County getaway,” said Tourism Services Coordinator Lindsey Duncan. “Whether you are a visitor to the area or a local, a getaway to one of Elgin’s tranquil inns or B&Bs is a relaxing and welcome escape from the pressures of daily life.”<br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Passports can be picked up and dropped off at any Savour Elgin location or at the Elgin County Tourism office at 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas until February of 2016. For more information visit <a href="http://www.savourelgin.ca/">www.savourelgin.ca</a> and click on events. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-5553490223326157872015-07-31T14:39:00.003-04:002015-07-31T14:39:39.879-04:00Bee Loved Gardens - Flavourful, Nutrient Dense Vegetables <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An intense respect for the natural world and the health of those in it, prompted Deanna Van Den Dries to start Bee Loved Gardens, a small, diversified farm in the heart of Elgin County. The farm produces a variety of naturally-grown vegetables, fresh cut flowers, culinary herbs and pasture-raised pork and poultry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using all natural farming methods, Van Den Dries applies the principles of regenerative agriculture on her farm. Her ultimate goal is to produce nutrient dense vegetables that improve not only the health of the people that eat them, but the health of the soil that they are grown in. She does this by balancing the minerals and increasing the microbial life in the soil, working with instead of against, a variety of native insects and pollinators. The farm’s name Bee Loved Gardens is a tribute to the crucial role that pollinators, especially Bees, play in the production of food.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The results of these practices are nutrient dense vegetables that have a higher level of minerals and a higher Brix Rate than those you would find in a traditional grocery store. The Brix Rate refers to the measure of sugars in produce. The higher the Brix Rate, the greater the flavour. The majority of Van Den Dries’ vegetable varieties are heirloom meaning that they come from older, more diverse varieties of vegetables often no longer available in grocery stores. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“There are lots of people who have never experienced home-grown vegetables,” said Van Den Dries. “They taste amazing and there is so much variety available.”<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In 2014, Bee Loved Gardens started a CSA program where participants sign-up to receive a box of vegetables, flowers and herbs every week throughout the summer. Each customer is able to choose what they would like in their box based on seasonal availability. The program has become so popular that all CSA spots were quickly filled in 2015; however, those wishing to get a taste of Van Den Dries’ flavourful fare can purchase vegetables directly from the farm on Saturday mornings throughout the summer months. Bee Loved Farms will also soon be setting up a vegetable delivery route in the St. Thomas and Port Stanley areas.<br /></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-64519009593273199172015-07-31T14:34:00.004-04:002015-07-31T14:34:50.842-04:00Strong Arm Forge Inc. – Transforming Lifeless Steel into Something Beautiful<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Being an Industrial Millwright isn't usually associated with artistic creativity; however, that is exactly how Artist Blacksmith Scott McKay honed his metal working skills preparing him for his future career as an artist.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McKay began creating art in 1997 after seeing a metal sculpture and thinking he could use his skills to create something similar. His first pieces consisted of metal parts assembled to look like animals. Transforming lifeless, cold materials, such as steel, into unique and beautiful works of art has become extremely rewarding for McKay who now creates art full-time out of his shop and studio northwest of Shedden, Ontario. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He is a graduate of the Haliburton School of the Arts Artist Blacksmith Course and has taken many additional courses from experienced blacksmiths in the United States. McKay is continuously studying art so he can apply new techniques to his work. He has a keen eye and his work takes on many different forms. His sculptures are often dreamed up in his imagination and driven by the materials he uses to create them. He is continually scouring scrap yards for the perfect pieces and has the innate ability to recognize when he has found something unique.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If something at the scrap yard looks like a bird's beak, I will keep it and down the road it might end up as a beak or tail or nose of a sculpture," explains McKay.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">By merging traditional forging techniques with contemporary technologies of plasma cutting, modern welding and computer design, McKay is able to create pieces that are both beautiful and functional.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">He enjoys working with clients to create commissioned pieces. In addition to sculptures he also fabricates functional items with creative flare such as fences, stair railings, lighting fixtures and fireplace grates. McKay wants to give people an affordable alternative to products that are mass produced in big box stores. The commission process begins with an in-depth consultation followed by the sketching process and perhaps the creation of a small scale model if the project is large. A 3D model helps the client visualize how the finished product will look. Examples of McKay's work can be seen on his website <a href="http://www.strongarmforge.com/">www.strongarmforge.com</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit Strong Arm Forge Studio at 11555 Lawrence Road, Southwold Ontario or call 519-630-5155 to begin the consultation process to own a one-of-a-kind Scott McKay original.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-65649923513507813712015-07-14T15:29:00.001-04:002015-07-14T15:29:32.394-04:00Whiskey Throttle MX – Elgin’s Only Motocross Specialists <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Jay Honsinger and Greg Cross, co-owners of Whiskey Throttle MX, motorsports aren't just a business they are a lifestyle. The pair are avid snowmobilers and motocross riders themselves and they enjoy riding and fixing recreational vehicles so much that it was a natural next step to start a business. After mulling the idea over for awhile, the two friends opened Whiskey Throttle MX in April of 2015 with a shop and showroom located at 43718 John Wise Line in Central Elgin.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whiskey Throttle is a term that many dirt bikers are intimately familiar with. It means to give so much throttle that the rider slips off the bike causing it to lose control. Honsinger and Cross cleverly chose the name because if someone “Whiskey Throttles” their bike, they are most likely going to need some repairs.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part sales and repairs are Whiskey Throttle's main services; however, they also build and sell custom motorcycles. Honsinger, Cross and a licensed mechanic that works on-site have a combined 40 years of experience between them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“We take great pride in doing high quality work and repairs,” says Honsinger. “When you leave the shop it is going to be right.”<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before the shop opened, there was nowhere in Elgin specializing in motocross bikes forcing those who needed parts or repairs to drive to London for service. Whiskey Throttle MX has filled this much needed gap by stocking a variety of parts for snowmobiles, motocross bikes, ATVs, and motorcycles. The shop also stocks oils needed for ATVs and motocross bikes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although the business is taking off, Honsinger and Cross are true enthusiasts who make time to ride every weekend. The pair are also currently working on putting together a team of local racers that will include well known riders Kassie Boone and Brenden Bishop who will compete at Gopher Dunes Raceway, Walton Raceway and in Quebec.<br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more information about Whiskey Throttle MX visit <a href="http://www.whiskeythrottle.ca/">http://www.whiskeythrottle.ca/</a> , like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiskeythrottlemx and follow them on Instagram @whiskey_throttle_mx. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-51352453105667239492015-06-23T10:00:00.000-04:002015-06-23T10:00:01.538-04:00Celebrate Canada's Birthday in Elgin County Celebrate our great Country's birthday in Elgin County!<br />
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Fireworks at Dusk<br />
Fingal Ball Park<br />
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Canada Day Ceremony and flag raising followed by cake and musical entertainment at Robinson St. Parkette on Erius St. Port Burwell.<br />
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July 1<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-77745785199196764172015-05-29T16:36:00.000-04:002015-05-29T16:36:51.470-04:00A Walk Along the Pier in Port Stanley <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is something almost magical about a walk along a pier in the summertime looking out over the water’s edge as the waves lap peacefully against the shoreline. Soon visitors to Port Stanley will be able to do just that when the West Breakwater opens to the public later this summer for the first time in nearly fifteen years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The West Breakwater was closed by Transport Canada in 1998 because of safety concerns and the Municipality of Central Elgin originally intended only to repair the concrete and timber that hold the Breakwater together. A Breakwater is extremely important to a portside Community, blocking large waves to create a calm harbour and stemming the flow of sediment into the harbour. When the construction company doing the repairs created a concrete surface for their machinery to travel on, the Municipality determined that the next logical step would be to use that surface for pedestrian traffic and thus the Breakwater project began.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-55983380899736319362015-05-29T09:17:00.003-04:002016-05-26T15:02:40.310-04:00Slow Down and Listen to the Rhubarb Grow<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For over 20 years, visitors have been coming from far and wide each June to pay tribute to the plant that put Shedden, ON on the map - Rhubarb. This leafy vegetable with red celery-like stalks is one of the earliest local produce items to make an appearance in Elgin County gardens and farmers’ markets each spring. Rhubarb stalks are tart in taste and are usually cooked with sugar and used in in pies and other delicious desserts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Shedden Rosy Rhubarb Festival that takes place each year on the second weekend in June is part street festival, part carnival and part country fair. The kick-off event each year is a fierce competition between locals to bake the best pies, cakes and tarts - all using Rhubarb of course. These delicious confections are judged and the winners are auctioned off to the public. The locals are crazy about Rhubarb, competing not only in baking contests but also to see who can pull the longest stalk from lush patches of Rhubarb that fill the gardens of Shedden, making the village the Rhubarb Capital of Ontario. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now in its 23rd year, The Shedden Rosy Rhubarb Festival has grown to a three-day extravaganza of family fun! Events include old favourites like baking contests, yard sales, petting zoos, pony rides and local musical entertainment as well as new and exciting additions like helicopter and monster truck rides, air bouncers and a breakfast sponsored by Denny’s. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-70792515681095960102015-05-15T09:30:00.004-04:002015-05-15T09:32:06.954-04:00Victoria Day Weekend in Elgin County<span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">After months of dreaming about it, the first long weekend of the summer is finally here and after such a long winter we all have a bit of a spring in our step! The weather is warming and the whole summer is stretched out before us with endless possibilities. Check out these great activities in Elgin to keep you occupied! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Reservations are not required, but please arrive at the station 30 minutes in advance for easy access. Regular rides are one hour in duration and run rain or shine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">297.5 feet long, 5 stories high, elegant, imposing - hiding secrets of the Cold War. Such is HMCS Ojibwa, Canada’s first Oberon Class submarine as she sits in Port Burwell, the first artifact of the Museum of Naval History. Experience the Submariners Tour of the interior or Fish Eye Tour of the exterior. </span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Elgin Historical Society Presents: The Talbot Toast</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">29596 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Society will gather at Thomas Talbot's graveside for its annual toast to the anniversary of Col. Talbot's arrival at Port Talbot in May 1803. The Backus-Page House Museum across the road from the graveyard will be open for visitors after the toast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more great event listings visit <a href="http://www.relishelgin.ca/events.html">http://www.relishelgin.ca/events.html</a></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-59504877182430581922015-05-04T15:10:00.001-04:002015-05-04T15:11:28.010-04:00Celebrate Cinco De Mayo in Elgin! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cinco De Mayo (Spanish for "Fifth of May") is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican Army's unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Today in the rest of North America Cinco De Mayo is an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and indulge in delicious Mexican cuisine. Elgin County is home to several restaurants serving delicious authentic Mexican foods, so celebrate by indulging at one of the locations below:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Mennomex </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.mennomex.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">49919 Talbot Line, Aylmer</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mennomex is a little piece of Mexico right here in Elgin County. This store specializes in imported Mexican grocery products and authentic Mexican take-out. The menu changes daily. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hacienda Roadhouse Cafe</b></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Authentic Mexican food, large portions and great prices! Across from the Mennomex! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>McKechnie Foods, The Tortilla Store (Home of Luke's Tortilla Chips)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25 Raglan St. Aylmer</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 24px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">McKechnie Foods has been in business since 1997 making fresh stone ground corn tortillas and tortilla chips and have now added tamales and burritos to their list of products. Luke's Tortilla Chips are a delicious local favourite! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Bella Jack's Mexican Canatina</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">437 Talbot St., St. Thomas, ON</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(519) 637-6247</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Head to Bella Jack's for great food, large portions and delicious Margaritas and Daiquiris made with fresh fruit! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dan's Taco Wagon</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">550 Talbot St. W, Aylmer ON</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This Food Truck near Aylmer serves fresh tacos, burritos, chimichangas, taco salad, burgers, fries, onion rings, jalapeno poppers, and ice cream. The ingredients are fresh, the services is friendly and the prices are amazing! Open from April to October. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-72959834101283870122015-04-17T11:16:00.002-04:002015-04-17T11:16:31.737-04:00Celebrate Canadian Film with a Mini Film Festival in Elgin<div class="MsoNormal">
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The Snow Walker<br />
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6:00 p.m. Dutton Library - Breakaway <br />
6:00 p.m. St. Thomas Public Library <br />
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6:30 p.m. Northside Neighbourhood Hub - Breakaway<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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11:30 a.m. Northside Neighbourhood Hub - Stories We Tell<br />
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6:30 p.m. Talbot Teen Centre - Prom Night in Mississippi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Are you a small business owner or an entrepreneur looking
for funding? The Elgin Business Resource Centre (EBRC) may be able to provide
you with the funding you need to get your idea off the ground or make valuable
improvements to your existing operation. As Elgin County’s Community Futures
Development Corporation, The EBRC is able to provide qualified entrepreneurs,
established businesses and co-operatives with business loans of up to $250,000
and micro loans of up to $ 5,000. These loans must be used to directly affect
the growth of the business. New projects, working capital and equipment
purchases are eligible but mortgages are not.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With its funds and mandate coming from Federal Economic Development
Agency of Canada (FedDev), the EBRC is able to consider higher risk loans to
businesses that traditional lenders may not. In order to be eligible for an
EBRC loan, applicants must have first approached and been denied by, two
traditional lending institutions. The goal of the EBRC is to help new
businesses with great plans but no proven track record go from high risk
start-ups to bankable. The organization is interested in the story of the
business or business idea. How will it benefit Elgin County and St. Thomas?
Will it create jobs? Is the idea original and will it add diversity to the
local economy?<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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adverse than traditional lenders, it still undertakes an in-depth analysis of
each loan applicant that is based on the 5 C’s of Credit:<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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determine history of borrowing and credit management including amount of debt,
payment history and timeliness of payments. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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What income does the applicant have available to repay the loan as it becomes
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What will the applicant liquidate (sell) in order to pay the loan if the
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What resources has the applicant invested in the business? Traditional lenders
will not consider any applicants who have invested less that 35% of the value
of the loan; however, the EBRC will consider as little as 10% invested. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The best way to evaluate the applicant’s capability is to review his/her business
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meet these criteria, he/she may be eligible to receive funding. For more
detailed information about the loans process or to book a consultation with a
knowledgeable staff member at one of the EBRC’s three office locations (Aylmer,
Dutton and St. Thomas) call (519) 633-7597 or visit </span><a href="http://www.elginbusinessresourcecentre.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">www.elginbusinessresourcecentre.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1011390453681197335.post-39732412428882347072015-04-17T11:02:00.004-04:002015-04-17T11:03:42.888-04:00The Road to Culloden Comes to the Backus-Page House Museum<div class="MsoNormal">
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Backus-Page House Museum will be held on May 16 and 17 and will feature
historical re-enactors from across Ontario and the United States. Traditionally
held at a location in the United States, the organizers of this re-enactment
group were looking for a Canadian location. The Backus-Page House Museum is
regularly used for re-enactments and historical demonstrations and links
between the War of 1812 re-enactment community and the Jacobite re-enactors led
to the location being selected for this year’s event. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Battle of Culloden in 1746, when Charles Edward Stuart, also known as
‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ attempted to regain the British throne for the exiled
House of Stuart with the support of Scottish Highland clans, Scottish nobles
and French noblemen. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with
Highland warriors, British redcoats, nobles and common folk alike. They will
also have the opportunity to walk through historically accurate Jacobite camps,
listen to traditional singers, storytellers and bagpipe music, and witness
sword and musket demonstrations. The Backus-Page House Museum will provide food
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A Two-Day Scottish Living History Weekend<br />
Backus-Page House Museum, 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown<br />
May 16 & 17, 2015<br />
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.<br />
Age 13+ $6.00 Age 12 and under FREE<br />
(519) 762-3072<br /><a href="http://www.backuspagehouse.ca/" target="_blank">www.backuspagehouse.ca</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are lots of great events and activities going on in Elgin County this Easter! Take advantage of the long weekend to get out and enjoy the community!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">STEGH Easter Bake Sale & Spring Bazaar</strong><br style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">April 1<br />9 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital 189 Elm St., St. Thomas<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/STEGHFoundation">www.facebook.com/STEGHFoundation</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">The St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary present an Easter Bake Sale and Spring Bazaar. Come check out twenty participating vendors. Those who spend at least $15 will receive free parking. <br /></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><b>Port Stanley Terminal Rail Easter Egg Hunt Trains</b></span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="color: #2a2a2a;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">April 3, 4 & 5</span></span>Trains depart at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.<br />309 Bridge St., Port Stanley<br /><a href="http://www.pstr.on.ca/">www.pstr.on.ca</a><br />Adults $15, Children (2-14) $9</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy a scenic ride on the Port Stanley Terminal Railway and hunt for eggs along the station grounds at Union. Please arrive at the station 30 minutes prior to departure. <br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">HUB Kids Annual Easter Egg Hunt</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">April 3</span>11 a.m. - 1 p.m.<br />Union St. Park, Belmont<br /><a href="http://www.belmonthub.ca/" target="_blank">www.belmonthub.ca </a><br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">Visit from the Easter Bunny. Raffle table and jelly bean guess. BBQ lunch.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;"> </span></span><br />
<strong style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">"Build a Bunny" - Playshop at Silverthorn Landscape Supplies</strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;"> April 4</span>10 a.m. - 12 p.m.<br />Silverthorn Landscape Supplies, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">46400 Talbot Ln, RR #3, St. Thomas</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.silverthornlandscape.com/">www.silverthornlandscape.com</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">519-765-2379</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />$30 + HST<br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;"></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 18px;">Visit Silverthorn Landscape to build your own Easter Bunny out of rocks. Pre-registration is required as space is limited - call the number below. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42) !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>St. Thomas Kinsmen Easter Egg Hunt</strong><br />April 4<br />Easter Bunny arrives at 9 a.m., Egg Hunt starts at 10 a.m.<br />Pinafore Park, St. Thomas</span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/864928753550227" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.facebook.com/events/864928753550227</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Hunt for eggs in three age groups: 1-4, 4-8, 9-12. Free face painting. Plenty of special prize eggs. Hotdogs, juice, pop, coffee, hot chocolate will be available for a small fee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Easter Egg Hunt in West Lorne</strong><br />April 4<br />1 p.m.<br />Miller Park, West Lorne<br /><br />Bring your own basket and hunt for eggs in West Lorne! The Easter Bunny will make an appearance. Sponsored by West Lorne Optimist Club.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Easter Egg Hunt in Rodney</strong><br />April 4<br />10 a.m.<br />Rodney Park<br /><br />An exciting time for children to get together, meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs indoors and outdoors. Children are well rewarded! Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Rodney.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Easter Bunny Visits Sparta</strong><br />April 4<br />Noon - 3 p.m.<br />Sparta House Tea Room, side room<br />info@spartacandles.com </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />Free picture with the Easter Bunny in the side room of Sparta House Tearoom. Robson's Studio will mount your picture for free. Draws, Easter Egg hunts and specials at participating businesses. Donations to Caring Cupboard appreciated!</span></div>
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<span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42) !important; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px !important;"><strong>Easter Events at Canadale</strong><br />April 4 & 5<br />10 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />Canadale Nurseries, 269 Sunset Dr., St. Thomas<br /><a href="http://www.canadale.com/" target="_blank">www.canadale.com </a><br /><br />Meet the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera and take a photo with him. Free Kid's Club crafts. Easter scavenger hunt for kids!<br /><br />For more great events in Elgin County visit </span><span style="color: #2a2a2a; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.relishelgin.ca/events.html">http://www.relishelgin.ca/events.html</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The Arts and Cookery Bank wants to help you learn the lost arts of cooking that were so natural to our grandmothers! You'll leave with a Lost Arts Guide Book so that you can repeat these great techniques at home! </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">March 25 - Back to Basics ... Gluten Free - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">April 21 - Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">May 6 - Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">May 19 - Makin' Pies, Tarts & More - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">May 28 - Back to Basics ... Gluten Fee - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">June 10 - Natural Pickling - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">June 25 - Makin' Stocks 7 Soups - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">July 7 - Makin' Homemade Marshmallows - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">July 22 - Makin' Biscuits & Buns - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">August 13 - Natural Pickling - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">September 16 - Natural Pickling - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">September 22 - Makin' Biscuits & Buns - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">October 15 - Makin' Pies, Tarts & More - 6:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">October 28 - Makin' Stocks & Soups - 1:30pm</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">$25 per session</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Address: 242 Graham Road, West Lorne</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Phone: 519-768-9986</span><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:info@theartsandcookerybank.com" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" title="">info@theartsandcookerybank.com</a><br style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Website: </span><a href="http://www.theartsandcookerybank.com/" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank" title="">www.theartsandcookerybank.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0