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| Friday May 9 to Saturday May 10 |
The first-ever Emergency Preparedness Expo is taking place this weekend at the Stratford Rotary Complex. Hosted by the county of Perth, the City of Stratford and Town of St. Marys, exhibits will show how people can personally prepare for emergency situations. It's recommended that in the event of an emergency or disaster, that families prepare themselves to be self-sufficient for three days. The free event is open Friday and Saturday.
Where: Stratford Rotary Rec Complex
Cost: Free admission
Time: Friday: 2:30 - 9:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Contact: 519-271-0531, ext. 140
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| Saturday May 10 |
A fundraiser for the Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
Where: Festival Marketplace Mall
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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| Saturday May 10 |
Optimism Place celebrates it's 25th anniversary with Canadian author Brian Vallee (War Against Women) and a BBQ followed by our first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes. Women can help raise pledges but only the men can walk and in women's shoes. Tickets for the BBQ will be sold at the door and men registered to walk are free.
Where: Optimism Place, 270 Freeland Drive
Contact: Please call Fern at 519-271-8778 or 519-271-5310 ex 23
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| Saturday May 10 |
Support of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Volunteer, donate or come out and show your support! Enjoy a hamburger or hot dog, a drink and a bag of chips for a minimum donation of only $2.50. Burgers being flipped by local celebrities including CJCS and Mix FM personalities.
Where: M & M Meats on Ontario Street, Stratford
Cost: Minimum $2.50
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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| Saturday May 10 |
Bring your mom for Mother’s Day to this annual plant sale. Perennials, peonies, vegetables, annuals, unique climbers, planted pots plus hot dogs and hamburgers. Please bring your good quality, clean, plastic small pots trays for recycling/reuse. Cash or cheque only.
Where: 95 Frederick St (corner of Romeo & Frederick)
Time: 10am-2pm
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| Saturday May 10 |
Refreshments and treats will be served, listen to the elegant music of Jan Searle & guest. A silent auction will be held in support of Osteoporosis Canada.
Where: Anne Hathaway Residence, 480 Downie St.
Time: 2-3pm
Contact: Adrienne Routly-Houle (519)275-2125
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| Sunday May 11 |
The Tavistock Jr Jets, Girls Minor Hockey Association is offering Hockey, Skills Clinics and Try-outs for girls in and around Tavistock, ON and Oxford County. We will be holding try-outs and information sessions in the months of May and June, every Friday and Sunday evening. Please arrive one hour before the start of the session to sign in and register for the try-outs.
Where: Tavistock Arena
Cost: $10.00
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: John at 519-655-3399.
Website: www.jrjets.com
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| Monday May 12 |
Includes refreshments, door prizes, demonstrations and educational displays about planning a healthy pregnancy.
Where: College Ave Secondary School in Woodstock
Cost: Admission is free
Time: 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Contact: To pre-register and for more information call the Oxford Health Matters Line at 539-9800, ext. 3473, or 1-800-755-0394, ext. 3473.
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| Wednesday May 14 |
Barber is the Editor-In-Chief of the Canadian Oxford Dictionary at the Festival Inn. Katherine is best known as the Word Lady on CBC Radio's Metro Morning. She is also an accomplished author with a number of books to her credit. Books for sale and author signing. 30% of Book Sale proceeds will go to the Rotary Club's local and international literacy projects. Tickets available from any Rotary club member, Swanson’s Jewelers or Stratford Tourism Alliance.
Where: Festival Inn
Cost: Tickets are $40.00 each
Time: Cash bar at 6:00pm and Dinner at 6:30pm.
Contact: For tickets contact David Harvie at dharvie@pcin.on.ca. or etienneleushuis@gmail.com
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| Thursday May 15 |
Michael Clayton, with George Clooney. Drama/Thriller 14A. Presented in co-operation with the Stratford Public Library and Community Living of Stratford and Area.
Where: Lower Optimist Hall, 72 Water Street
Cost: $2 which includes a snack
Time: 1:30
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| Friday May 16 |
The Tavistock Jr Jets, Girls Minor Hockey Association is offering Hockey, Skills Clinics and Try-outs for girls in and around Tavistock, ON and Oxford County. We will be holding try-outs and information sessions in the months of May and June, every Friday and Sunday evening. Please arrive one hour before the start of the session to sign in and register for the try-outs.
Where: Tavistock Arena
Cost: $10.00
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Contact: John at 519-655-3399.
Website: www.jrjets.com
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| Friday May 16 |
Seeking seniors who love to perform for an audience, either vocally or instrumentally. Must be 65 years of age or older. The Senior star competition will take place on Tues. June 17th at 2pm, at Stratford City Hall Auditorium.
Where: Anne Hathaway Residence
Time: 11am or 1pm
Contact: Adrienne Routly-Houle (519) 275-2125
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