Exhibit Opening

JAN 15

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We will open our new exhibit on the Port Dover Cemetery with a special launch of the cemetery’s new website and unveiling of their new logo.

Where the Past Rests: Port Dover Cemetery 

JAN 16 – May 30

The Port Dover Cemetery stands as a quiet guard to the lives and legacies of past generations. Nestled just outside of town, this historic burial ground has served the community for a century and a half, offering a dignified resting place and a rich tapestry of local history.

See original documents including the original cemetery ledger, minute book, and a hand-drawn map all of which have been carefully restored.

Still independently operated and volunteer-run, the Port Dover Cemetery remains a testament to community stewardship and historical preservation. Its continued care ensures that the stories of Port Dover’s past will endure for generations to come.

Opening reception on January 15 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Embrace the magic of winter at our Dot-Painting Workshop! Choose your favourite design —& a sparkling Snowflake Rock or a glowing Winter Wonderland Candle Holder— and create your own frosty masterpiece in a fun, relaxing atmosphere.

Under step-by-step guidance at your own pace, you’ll learn easy dot-painting techniques that bring these winter designs to life. No experience needed — just come ready to paint, relax, and enjoy a cozy, creative evening!

What's Included during the workshop:

-Step-by-step instructions
-4" rock or 4" candle holder (depending on your selection)
-Paint in paint posts (already selected colours for these designs)
-Dot-Painting Tools during the workshop

Choose Your Design:
Snowflake Rock – shimmer with icy blues and silver accents.
Winter Wonderland Candle Holder – soft whites and gentle glow effects for a magical touch.

Or get both designs and save on your second kit! Choose the one you want to do in class and take the other home with you! Please note that the bundle pack is not to be selected for two people. It will give you one seat only. You must make a new selection for your partner joining.

Workshop Details:
Date: Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Blue Elephant Artisan Brewery, 96 Norfolk St S, Simcoe, ON

Spaces are limited. Register early to secure your spot!

Come solo for a relaxing, creative break, or bring a friend for a fun night out! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today.

ALL MINORS ARE TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT-BOTH NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP

Join me in my sacred sweatshop in this day long immersion on 1/11 at 11, to create your own personal medicine tool/healing instrument.

Medicine is Spiritual Power, fueled by Spirit, your Spirit, and the Spirit of your Helpers. Through Ceremony, we connect with the Spirit of Deer and receive Teachings.

You will be guided in a shamanic journey utilizing guided meditation and soothing music, to receive guidance, deepening your personal power.

As a Teacher and Ritual Tools Artisan with over 30 years experience, following the meditation, Cathy Starfire Woman will guide you to create your own sacred healing Medicine Tool, that is also a unique work of art.

This workshop is limited to 6 participants to receive personalized attention. Includes all supplies, healthy snacks and herbal tea. Please bring your own earth friendly water bottle, and lunch. (No microwave available.)

Your investment: $111.00

You must check Going, AND email me with RATTLE in the subject line, to register, e-transfer, and receive directions.
Message soon, these ritual workshops always sell out early.

cathystarfirewoman@gmail.com

Looking forward to sharing sacred space with you.

Meal includes pancakes, ,3 breakfast sausages, fruit cocktail, coffee/tea/juice.

Adults $15
Kids $10

Take out available

Proceeds support maintenance and operations of Marburg Hall.

Perinatal Wellness & Connection Workshop
An evening of support, education, and community for moms and moms-to-be.

Join us for a nurturing workshop created to help you feel supported through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early seasons of motherhood. This event brings together some of Norfolk's best local perinatal professionals who will share practical tools, wellness guidance, and compassionate insight to help you feel more grounded, informed, and connected.

You’ll experience:
Real support from trusted local experts
Meaningful connection with other moms in our community
Simple, holistic strategies for perinatal wellness
A calm, welcoming space to breathe, learn, and feel supported

First Thursday of each month
10:00am-11:30am

Calling all fiber artists and needleworkers! Whether your hobby of choice is knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, crochet, felting, rug hooking, or any other handmade piece of art worked up with needles, thread, or yarn, bring your projects and join us at the museum on the first Thursday of each month for a relaxing morning of crafting and connection.

Beginners welcome. Must have your own craft supplies (bring a new start or a favourite work in progress - we want to see it all!).

Pre-registration not required. This is a FREE event.

Monday Night Bingo in Support of ABEL Enterprises, at the Simcoe Legion!

Doors at 5:00, early bird games at 6:30 and main games at 7!

50/50 draw!
$1000 Jackpot and over $3500 in prizes!
Simcoe and District Humane Society Concession Booth!
Dabbers and tape also available!

PRICING:
hot balls - $1 each
4 early bird game packs - $5
Specials and jackpots - $2
3 packs - $8
9 packs - $18
12 packs - $24
15 packs - $30!

Hockey Night in Canada is BACK at Boston Pizza Simcoe!

There’s no better place to catch the game than BP Simcoe — the best atmosphere in town with tons of TVs, amazing staff, great food, and ice-cold beer!

Plus — we’re giving away a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey every Saturday night!

Come cheer on your team, enjoy our awesome game-day specials, and make BP your go-to spot for every big play this season!

Boston Pizza Simcoe — where hockey fans come to win.

Captain’s Polar Bear Levee
JAN 1
Doors open at 1:00 pm
Celebrate the New Year at the museum! On January 1st, bring your fiddle or other instrument and join in the fun or simply sit back and enjoy the tunes and company. Doors will open at 1:00 pm and the levee starts after the Polar Bear Dip. We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the food bank. Remember, this is the perfect time to renew your membership for 2026 and support your museum!
Admission by donation to the museum or bring an item for the food bank

Tickets for the Lions annual New Years Party go on-sale Wednesday Nov. 5th
Available at, Scotiabank, Port Dover Jewelry & Gifts or at the Lions Silver Lake Market
or contact us at info@portdoverlions.ca
Music by Black Creek, Cold buffet, door prizes, Champaign at Midnight.
Doors open at 8:00pm
This event sells out every year, get your tickets early.

Pssst! For those who’ve been asking—yes indeed! Our beloved Waterford singalong returns for another heart-warming afternoon of music and merriment.

Gather with friends and neighbours in the round: floor seating, the piano at the centre, and Ian Bell leading us through folk carols, hymnbook favourites, and retro holiday gems.

With community musicians, festive treats, local libations, and a glowing fireplace, it’s holiday charm at its finest.

Admission by donation; non-perishables or cash to support the Waterford Food Bank warmly welcomed.

Elvis - A Christmas Special with Pete Paquette
Returning this Holiday season, the incredible showman, Pete Paquette, and his band, the
Rockin' Royals with the sensational Tonettes, brings you ”Elvis - A Christmas Special”
Best known for his portrayal as Elvis Presley, Pete takes the stage to celebrate the Christmas
Holidays through a special Tribute performance of the King’s greatest Christmas Carols and
songs of inspiration such as: « Blue Christmas », « Here Comes Santa Claus », « O Come, All
Ye Faithful », « The Wonderful World of Christmas », and many more traditional Christmas
favourites.
With the entire Christmas song book at their disposal, Pete will take you on a magical journey
and sing a variety of some of his personal favourite Christmas songs that are dear to his heart.
Don’t miss this heartwarming show this Holiday Season. « Elvis - A Christmas Special », a
joyous event that will sure inspire the Christmas spirit in everyone! We will have a ‘Blue
Christmas’ without you

Join us for a free candlelit evening of reflection, music, community and light refreshments. Everyone Welcome.

The holiday season can be especially difficult for grieving individuals and families. Honouring and remembering those we have loved and lost, within a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space can provide a little healing for our hearts and solace for our souls. Come light a candle.

For more information contact our office at (519) 410-0881, info@norfolkhaldimandhospice.ca

‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY
Items for sale:
- Boxed Cookies
- Fruit Crisp
- Meat Pies
- Apple Pies
- Homemade Soups & Jams
- Christmas Decorations
- Gift Certificates for Townsend Butchers
******BRING YOUR OUR BAGS*****
•••WE ACCEPT CASH OR DEBIT•••

Art with Heart Studio is ECSTATIC to present… COUSIN CHRISTMAS CHAOS! An original Drama Kidz production written and directed by Norfolk County local Nikki Campbell.

Show Description: Ash and Bradley’s parents, aunts and uncles are going out for a fancy Christmas eve party – but Ash and Bradley have to stay home because it’s for “grown-ups only” (whatever that means). So, the two siblings have hereby been sentenced to babysitting their little cousins…who are triplets!! They are a nightmare. Wild, chaotic, and a whole lot of trouble. What will they be in for THIS time? And will Santa still come if someone in the house is being TOO naughty?

Performance Date: Friday, December 12th, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Port Dover Community Centre (801 St George St, Port Dover)

Thank you SO much to the Rotary Club of Simcoe for coming on board to be our Presenting Sponsor for this show! Also sending a giant thank you to our Creative Team, volunteers, Drama Kidz parents, Lighthouse Theatre and Millards Chartered Professional Accountants - we couldn't make this magic happen without all your ongoing support!

Pricing:

ADULTS
$15+HST or $20 cash at the door
YOUTH (17 and under)
$10+HST or $15 cash at the door
*2 and under are free!*

CAST: Aria Stewart, Jazzmin Herrera, Moira Hurley, Brady Schram, Ayla Schram, Addison Hutchinson, Irelyn McInally, Elora McInally, Adelaide Van Dyk, Alice Craine, Augusten Rivard, Beatrice Fox, Violet Smith, Lachlan Sibille, Max Mullett, Lucy Mullett, Abigail Ratch, Ashley Ferguson, Addison Revill, Kieran Kelly, Ayla Brown, Faith Norrington, Kaylee La Forme, Kinsley La Forme, Townesly-Rae Fisher

Join us for the Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum’s inaugural Holiday Night Market!

Enjoy a festive multi-vendor indoor night market with refreshments and holiday music by the Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra along with a huge selection of decor and unique stocking stuffers in the museum's famous gift shop!

Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra begins playing at 7:00 PM

Experience a unique screening of Christy, starring Sydney Sweeney. The film tells the remarkable story of professional boxer Christy Martin, one of the first women to gain recognition in the male-dominated world of boxing, and the personal obstacles she overcame along the way. The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Watch the trailer here.

This screening is part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, with all proceeds supporting Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services, including G.I.R.L.S Power Camp, which helps local grade 8 girls build confidence, leadership, and resilience.

Tickets: $25 per person

PAULMAC’S NAIL CLINICS
Paulmac's Pets Simcoe offers quick and easy appointments for nail trims.
Now available every other Sunday from 10am – 4pm.
Appointments are preferred. We will also accept walk-ins, but those are taken on a space available basis. Don’t risk the wait: call ahead to reserve your preferred time.
Nail Trim: $15
Dremel: $20
Call us at 519-428-2360 with any question or to reserve your preferred time.

It’s Almost Time for Rosewood’s Annual Christmas Bazaar!

One of our favorite events of the year is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! Join us for a fun-filled, festive day featuring holiday treats, one-stop shopping, and a special visit from Santa himself!

Mark your calendars — this is a holiday event you won’t want to miss!

Stay tuned as we highlight the wonderful local crafters, bakers, and vendors who will be joining us to make this year’s bazaar extra special.

Join us for a magical evening filled with lights, music and the sound of Santa’s Ho Ho Ho. Browse through a little village of local vendors offering unique gifts, ornaments, candles and baked goods. Enjoy a beverage and yummy treats around a warm fire with friends.
Fun for the whole family!!

If you are grieving the death of a loved one we invite you to join our Lanterns of Light workshop 

Thursday December 4, 2025

6 pm till 8 pm

Jarvis Public Library

2 Monson St, Jarvis ON  N0A 1J0

As winter approaches, this unique workshop offers a space to honour and tend to the sparkle of light within. Participants are invited to create personalized lanterns – weaving together creativity, mindfulness, and gentle reflection as we honour and remember the life of our loved one as well as our personal hopes for healing. No artistic experience is necessary; just bring your curiosity. This art-making experience will be guided by local expressive arts practitioner, Kori Pop

“Carrying the Light- Hope~Healing~Honouring“

There is no fee to participate but pre-registration is required as space is limited

For more information or to register please call Jenn at 519-410-0881 or Maureen at support@norfolkhaldimandhospice.ca

There's nothing better than SHOPPING LOCAL for Christmas. Find unique gifts in all of the Port Dover stores during this special evening. The town will be decked out & the stores will be filled with amazing finds. And enjoy some nibbles at any of our restaurants & cafes. Make it a great night out!

Join us next Tuesday, December 2nd #GivingTuesday at the Queensway McDonald's Canada

Purchase a special Grinch Meal (assorted varieties). Receive a pair of mismatched grinch socks and make a difference for the Norfolk General Hospital Simcoe Ontario.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Hospital to help us purchase vital equipment for our patients - including new beds!

Last year 532 Grinch meals were sold. We would love to pass that mark this year…..’the Grinch’s small heart grew three sizes that day’

Come and meet the grinch, buy a meal and get some socks that rock!!!

Share if you care  Support local healthcare! 

With a focus on Neil's younger days, 'After The Gold Rush' brings the closest sonic and visual performance to the real experience available. It’s all there...the voice, the sound, the songs and the sights.
In theatre settings, an 'After The Gold Rush' show includes awesome 3D visual elements bringing to life the psychedelia of the early 1970's west coast epoch. A virtual musical walk through of a very important time in popular music that should not be missed!
'After The Gold Rush' is fronted by Andrew Sansone performing as “The Loner”. With over 20 years as a professional musician and playing multiple instruments Andrew provides audiences of all ages the dynamic and emotional musical experience that you would expect from Neil Young himself.
The backing band members are all professional seasoned musicians from the Greater Toronto area and have played literally 1000's of shows at various festivals, theatres and night clubs.

Kick off the holidays with Port Dover students' annual Santa Sale! 
This holiday craft sale has been a local tradition since the 1940s and we are delighted to keep the annual joy returning. 
We've got all your favourites:

 Student Craft Sales
Each elementary school class is deciding on a different craft for their students to make and sell at the Santa Sale. Support both the students and their school by buying their handmade crafts and decorations! These gems are the highlight of the event.

 Penny Table & Lucky Draw
Grab your tickets, scope out the prizes, and get ready! At regular intervals throughout the day, another table full of raffles will be drawn! The Penny Table keeps the festivities going as excited ticket-holders decide which prizes to go for and return after each draw to see if their numbers are among the lucky winners. Be sure to claim all your winning Penny Table prizes by the end of the event! And then to cap it off, at the end of the day we'll draw the table of Lucky Draw prizes and contact those winners directly. 

 Bake Sale
Get yourself a delicious home-made sweet treat, or even a whole plate or box of them! 

Craft Table & Face Painting
Activities for kids to enjoy and to raise funds for our school!

Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is back the week of the Santa Sale, and will be open during the Santa Sale, too! Stop in at the Learning Commons to have a browse and buy some books. These sales support the classrooms!

Vendors
Last but certainly not least, these local vendors put the SALE in Santa Sale! Get some Christmas shopping done, decorate your home for the holidays, or treat yourself to a gift. You've earned it.

Fun fact, the very first of these events hosted by the Port Dover Public School "Home and School" association were also at the end of November! They soon became an annual event, sometimes in December and sometimes earlier in the fall, with different features added for a year here and there or sticking around for decades. This tradition moved from Port Dover Public School to Doverwood to Lakewood as the schools changed, but what hasn't changed is the heart and joy at the centre of it!We're glad we get to keep it going. Join us at the Santa Sale and enjoy the holiday magic. You can even be part of making it happen by volunteering! Details are on our website under Volunteer, or you can sign up right here: https://volunteersignup.org/YLBQW
See you there! 

DATE: Friday, November 28 & Saturday, November 29
TIME: Friday 4pm – 9pm / Saturday 4pm – 10pm
ADMISSION: $5 each, Kids 12 & Under are admitted FREE
LOCATION: Norfolk County Fairgrounds – Building # 1 JUNIOR FARMER’S, Building # 2 UPPER HOMECRAFT, OUTDOOR Bandshell Area
PARKING: Free Parking in the Fairgrounds parking lots

Step into the magic of the season at the Norfolk Night Market: Christmas Edition — a cozy, European-inspired holiday market that brings festive charm to the Fairgrounds.

Wander through twinkling lights and snow-dusted décor as you browse local vendor offerings: handmade gifts, ornaments, candles, baked treats, and more. Enjoy warm drinks, delicious seasonal eats, and the joyful sounds of live music and children laughing filling the air.

Take a ride on a horse-drawn carriage, visit Santa Claus, or join in one of our winter workshops to make your own holiday keepsake. Gather around the crackling firepits in the heart of the market with friends and family, sipping on hot cocoa, mulled wine, or spiced cider as you soak in the festive spirit.

It’s the perfect place to spend a winter evening surrounded by community, cheer, and the unmistakable glow of the holidays.

Join us on November 27th at 6 PM for an evening of creativity, snacks, and refreshments! 🌿

Learn to craft your own beautiful burlap wreath, perfect for the holiday season or as a charming addition to your home decor. No experience needed—all materials are provided!

Join Us for an unforgettable evening with internationally bestselling author Hannah Mary McKinnon!

Her dark, twisty thrillers have captivated readers worldwide—now’s your chance to meet the author online! Join us for a special virtual event with Hannah Mary McKinnon, where suspense, secrets, and shocking twists take center stage.

🕧 Entry to the online event is open from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Please be sure to join during this window.

This interview-style program, hosted by Library staff, will give you a behind-the-scenes look at Hannah’s writing journey, inspirations, and what it takes to craft an edge-of-your-seat thriller. Audience questions may be included if time allows!

Join us for our 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar here at The Greens at Renton! 

Celebrate your loved ones by browsing a variety of fantastic vendor tables — perfect for picking up a gift for that special someone. 

Enjoy the sounds of the season with live holiday music performed by students from Holy Trinity High School  — a great way to get into the festive spirit!

Bring your holiday cheer and mark your calendars for a fun-filled day of shopping, music, and community connection. We can't wait to see you there! 

Vendor Application Available Here
https://forms.gle/ei1FhD77wTHnJWcdA

 Mark your calendars and get ready to make this Christmas season extra special!

Dreamer - The Supertramp Experience - The world's most authentic tribute to Supertramp.

Performing songs from the 'Crime of the Century' album, plus all of Supertramp's biggest hits: GIVE A LITTLE BIT, THE LOGICAL SONG, TAKE THE LONG WAY HOME, BREAKFAST IN AMERICA. And more!

Dreamer - The Supertramp Experience delivers a world-class show that includes authentic instrumentation, including vintage keyboards and live horns. Costume changes in between sets set the stage for a memorable evening of the very best Supertramp songs of all time, that are performed by some of North America's finest A-List musicians. The accuracy of their renditions both vocally and instrumentally are uncanny. A concert not-to-be-missed that is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression, along with an uplifting sense of joy and satisfaction, to all fans of this iconic musical group!