Community Event - Burlington/Oakville - Speaker Night: Emancipation Day - 190 Years

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Zoom Presentation.

This year marks the 190th Emancipation Day. The occasion recognizes the legal abolition of slavery in most of the British empire, including Canada, where the last remains of enslavement were nearing the end through gradual abolition. Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon will discuss the history of the commemoration of Emancipation Day in Canada and walk through what this cultural and political tradition illuminates about Black history in Canada. 

Speaker: Dr. Natasha Henry Dixon, Assistant Professor of African Canadian History at York University.

Oakville Historical Society
110 King Street
L6J 1B1
Oakville

Community Event - Burlington/Oakville - Speaker Night: Arrgh - A History of Piracy

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Zoom Presentation.

A historical and cultural re-examination of piracy and its implications for understanding Great Lakes history. No parrots, or peg legs, included but a healthy dose of thievery, mutiny, and other unsavoury tales.

Speaker: Christopher Gillcrist, Director Emeritus of the National Museum of the Great Lakes in Toledo, Ohio.

Oakville Historical Society
110 King Street
L6J 1B1
Oakville

Community Event - Muskoka - Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary Dinner and Auction

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Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary Dinner and Auction, September 7th 2024 at the Huntsville Legion, from 5 to 7 pm.

Tickets available at Hospital Gift Shop or by calling 705-789-0512 or 905-252-0047

Huntsville Legion
21 Veterans Way
P1H 1P4
Huntsville

Community Event - Sarnia - Rotary Art in the Park Sarnia at Mike Weir Park BG

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New artisans - 115 booths.  Arts and Crafts sale in beautiful Mike Weir Park on the shores of Lake Huron.

Rotary Playground.  Dining Pavillion.  Food Trucks.  Beach Access

Free assisted parking.  Entry by Donation for Rotary projects.

Gallery in the Grove children's tent.  Afternoon music by Lambton County Brass

Rain or Shine

Mike Weir Park
2354 Lakeshore Road
N0N 1C0
Bright's Grove

Community Event - Niagara - Autumn in the Air Concert Mon. Sept. 16th, 7:00 PM

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Boxill Doherty presents the 2nd Annual Autumn in the Air Concert, fundraiser taking place at St. Marks Church, 41 Byron St in Niagara on the Lake on September 16, at 7pm.

Come and experience and evening of classical music featuring some members of the Shaw ensemble and the community, all volunteering their talent and time in support of the Boxill Doherty Fund. Silent auction prior to the concert at 6pm.

Boxill Doherty Fund is an independent initiative which supports our local theatre artists who find themselves in extraordinary or emergency situations.

A Special appearance by the Shaw Festival Gospel Choir !

Click on the link below to purchase tickets online, tickets on sale now and at the door,

Tickets $35.00 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/autumn-in-the-air-tickets-964535340167?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

St. Mark's Church
41 Byron St
L0S 1J0
Niagara on the Lake

Community Event - Kingston - 'Elvis is in the House' concert

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Elvis is in the house!  He'll be performing at St. John's on Thursday, August 22!  What a great way to spend a summer evening.

Garry Wesley will be rocking the room, starting at 7 p.m., with his Elvis Tribute Show. Garry has been performing his tribute to Elvis since 1980 and has won numerous awards. He performs regularly throughout North America. He’ll be joined on stage by Donna Brooks, who will be performing songs by Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette. 

For ticket ($25) call 613-542-0997

 

 

St. John's Presbyterian Church
2360 Middle Road
K7L 4V3
Kingston

Community Event - Niagara - Solo Diner Meet & Eat Dinner Thurs. Aug. 15, 5:30

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Why dine out alone?  Socialize with other solo diners in a group for dinner, 5:30, Thursday, August 15th, at the Mandarin Restaurant, St. Catharines.  All adult ages regardless of marital status are welcomed.  Order off the menu or enjoy the buffet.  Seniors 65+ with id get 20% off the buffet price. Great food and conversations were enjoyed during the past eleven solo diner events.  Maybe it's time you attend.  Reserve at carolparker19@gmail. com   If you can't make dinner, try for lunch, noon, Thursday, September 5th, same place.

Mandarin Restaurant
366 Bunting Rd
L2M3Y6
St Catharines