whatsonwoodstockaugust2017

Community Services Guide

August 2017

Cowapolooza rocks Southside August 18–19 Pavlo in the Park Pg. 6 Woodstock Fair’s free admission Pg. 34

The City of Woodstock Presents…

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Saturday on the

Celebrating 16 Years!

Main Stage

August 18-19 Southside Park

6 time Juno Award Winner

Colin James

Friday on the

Main Stage

MUDMEN

Back by popular demand!

Tim Tyler

R&B, Funk & Blues

★ 2 FREE Concerts under the stars… ★ Soapbox Derby ★ Milking Contest ★ Strongman/Woman Competition

★ Skateboard/BMX Bike/Scooter Competition ★ Saturday afternoon entertainment from

“Soul Tripper” and the “Ben Show” ★ Petting Zoo, Kiddie Rides, Ponies ★ Demonstrations, Exhibits ★ Lion’s Club Beverage Garden ★ Great variety of tasty food and treats For all details and updates, visit www.cowapolooza.com or www.cityofwoodstock.ca for more updates 

www.cowapolooza.com

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 19 and enter today!

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Pavlo, art, fun at Victoria Park

Streetfest, Cowapolooza and the Woodstock Fair pack August, but the signature Canada 150 event goes the first weekend in September. See page 6.

Beautifying Woodstock

There’s more interest than ever in Woodstock’s City Beautiful Awards – the community has come through nominating their neighbour’s gardens. See page 14.

Woodstock Transit enters e-fare era

Starting this autumn, an integrated Transit smart card makes riding the bus easy. See page 22.

181st Woodstock Fair

There’s livestock exhibits, grandstand shows and, of course, the midway… and this year, there’s no admission fee to the Woodstock Fair! See page 34.

City Schedules and Services

Photo by Geoff Dale

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Cowapolooza 16 Message from City Council Engineering Dept.: Yard Waste Depot Rules Business Licensing Woodstock Small Business Summer Company Fire Dept.: Junior Fire Chief For a Day Contest Community Grants Program Persons with Disabilities & Service Animals Engineering Dept.: Bulk Item Depot Day Woodstock Tax & Assessment information Transit & Para-Transit Engineering Dept.: Recycle Plastics Woodstock Small Business Spotlight Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Museum N.H.S. Woodstock Art Gallery

Next Edition Cover includes supplied photos and photo by Phatthanit – Fotolia.

The September 2017 edition of WOW will be delivered with the Oxford Review on August 31, 2017.

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Message from City Council…

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appy August everyone! Hard to believe we are half way through the summer already! July proved to be a great month of events, especially if you had the opportunity to spend the day with your family at Southside Park to help celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday during the Woodstock’s Canada Day festivities! I was blown away at some Councillor Jerry Acchione of our local talent during the “Woodstock’s Got Talent” show and enjoyed the “Fire Guy” and the “Shania Alive tribute”! I know there was well over 1,000 people there as they had run out of the delicious looking red and white cupcakes by the time we got in line. L Oh well. LOL Then later that evening what a fabulous fireworks display!

Great news is the amazing family events keep coming!

“Summer Streetfest” is here again Thursday August 10th to Saturday the 12th then wrapping up with the “Streetfest Cruise” on Sunday the 13th! It starts off with a party at Museum Square with Rik Emmett from the band Triumph going acoustic (7:30pm) following the Farmers Market. Friday and Saturday, Dundas street will be closed

again this year (Vansittart to Bay/Beale Street) for pedestrian traffic only. You can enjoy other performances, kids inflatables, the “Green Street pop-up park”, and lots of food vendors! Then if you like cars and motorcycles (like I do) then you’ll love the South Gate Centre Streetfest Cruise on Sunday!

This same weekend on Saturday August 12th why not stop by Southside Park with the kids and wish my buddy, Woodstock Spider-Man, a Happy Birthday and visit with him and a whole bunch of his “super hero friends”!

The very next weekend is Woodstock’s 16th Annual “Cowapolooza”! Another weekend full of fun for the entire family! Kiddie rides, pony rides, petting zoo, crafters alley, demonstrations, exhibits, soap box derby, strongman and strongwoman competition, BMX bike/ skateboard/ scooter and even the popular milking competition to mention a few of the things going on again this year!

Friday evening performances by “The Mudmen” and the “McCartney Years” and back again this year Saturday night is Colin James with opening act Tim Tyler!

You can see August will continue to be an exciting month here in the City of Woodstock and I hope my family sees your family enjoying everything it has to offer!

As always if there is anything I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to contact me using the information below.

Be safe and have fun!

Jerry Acchione Email me – jacchione@cityofwoodstock.ca Phone – 519-532-2381

CITY OF WOODSTOCK

PHONE DIRECTORY

CONTACTS Volume 19

Number 8

What’s On Woodstock Magazine is published monthly by the Office of the Communications & Special Events Manager of the City of Woodstock. Circulation is 19,000 copies delivered to the residents and businesses of Woodstock.

Magazine produced by Flying Squirrel Design.

E-mail: wow@flyingsquirreldesign.com.

Mail/Courier: 9-1201 Nellis Street, Woodstock, Ontario N4T 1N8 Editorial written by Jeff Culp. Ad deadline for September 2017 edition: August 2, 2017 Call Brad Janssen at 519-539-1291 x 4102 to book your advertising today.

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Art Gallery............................................519-539-6761 City Hall...............................................519-539-1291 Civic Centre Arena....................519-421-3484 x 4301 Goff Hall Rental........................519-421-3484 x 4301 Library..................................................519-539-4801 Market Centre Rental...........................519-537-8411 Museum...............................................519-537-8411 Para-Transit Services............................519-539-1291 Parks & Recreation....................519-539-1291 x 4101 Public Works............. 519-539-1291 x 3140 or x 3104 Small Business Centre..........................519-421-2129 Southside Aquatics.................. 519-421-POOL (7665) Southwood Arena.....................519-421-3484 x 4301 Transit Services.........................519-539-1291 x 3102

Have your events listed in the FREE Event List on the back inside cover or for advertising in the What’s On Woodstock Magazine, call Editor Brad Janssen, at 519-539-1291 x 4102 or fax to 519-539-3275.

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International recording artist Pavlo will be headlining a unique new event set to take place Saturday, September 2nd in Victoria Park.

Signature “Canada 150” event set for Victoria Park [

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ith all the summer festivals happening in August, don’t forget one of the biggest set to go September 2nd. The Saturday before Labour Day, it will be “Pavlo in the Park,” headlined by international recording artist Pavlo.

“All Woodstock’s 2017 special events have been designed and orchestrated to fall under the Woodstock celebrates Canada 150 banner, and this event will be a celebration of Arts, Culture and Heritage,” says the City’s Special Events Manager Brad Janssen.

A day of art in the park takes place at Woodstock’s historic Victoria Park, surrounded by Victorian-era homes and heritage sites.

“It will be a combination of walking about, meeting local artists and artisans, enjoying a glass of wine or one of a variety of craft beers from Upper Thames Brewing Company and listening to a full line up of entertainment,” says Janssen.

The line up, at the time of publication looks like this: Acoustic entertainers Craig Visser and Emily Shaw,

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vocalist/impersonator Jenny Walls, crooner Michael Vanhevel – with his 17-piece orchestra, vocalist Brian Belleth and headliner internationally renowned guitarist Pavlo.

Guided walking tours are being organized by the Oxford Historical Society and include historic walks through the Old Jail and the Courthouse.

Numerous art exhibits, organized by Woodstock Art Gallery and Oxford Creative Connections, will be on display and there will be food trucks, ice cream, demonstrations and a beverage garden.

“Plans continue to evolve, so we encourage people to keep an eye on the City of Woodstock Facebook page for updates and additional information.”

Sponsors [

City of Woodstock • Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada • Woodstock Print and Litho • Park Place Retirement Residence • Anderson’s Automotive Group • Boston Pizza – Woodstock • CRS – Contractors Rental Supply • Tourism Oxford • Armor Pro – Bob Breen

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DID YOU KNOW?

Yard Waste Depot Rules Yard and brush material along with electronics and tires are acceptable if put in the appropriate marked area of the James St. depot. When other materials are dumped (as pictured above), the material cannot be properly disposed of and ends up in landfill instead of being diverted.

Yard waste is composted for use in gardens.

Contamination such as paint and the toxic chemicals from pressure treated (CCA) lumber are potentially mixed into this compost and if the compost is used for food production (gardening), this contamination may end up somewhere in the food cycle. This is of great concern as one 12' long 2 x 6 piece of CCA lumber contains enough arsenic (28 grams) to potentially kill over 200 people. These chemicals can release into the atmosphere, both air and soil, and do harm to the environment and the life in it.

If the problem of dumping at the Yard Waste Depot doesn’t go away, the City may be forced to consider implementing limited, supervised access of the Yard, or a potential complete shut down of the Yard.

The City does host special events days – a Bulk Item Depot Day is scheduled for August 12th – where CCA lumber can be dropped off free of charge and safely disposed.

Please help us to continue to keep the Yard Waste Depot free from contamination. We appreciate and thank you for your cooperation.

For more information about recycling within the City of Woodstock, please visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca

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The Corporation of the City of Woodstock

BUSINESS LICENSING Having a business licence shows your customers that you are a legitimate business that complies with local City of Woodstock by-laws and regulations.

Who needs a business licence?

Anyone providing goods or services in Woodstock is required to have a licence under the Business Licence Bylaw. If you want to operate a business from your home, you must apply for a business licence.

What does it cost?

The $150 licence fee is a one-time fee based on the location of the business on the application. If the business plans to relocate to another location a new licensing application will need to be submitted.

How long does the process take?

Depending on the availability of the approval authorities, application times can vary. We will contact you if any additional information is required.

Who needs to sign off on the licence?

Depending on the nature of the business activity various agencies may need to sign off on the licence.

These agencies can include: fire department, police department, public health, and planning department.

How do I get more information?

For more information about the business licensing process or to obtain a business licence please visit the City of Woodstock website, www.cityofwoodstock.ca or call 519-539-2382 ext. 2503. You can also reach us by email at: clerksinfo@cityofwoodstock.ca.

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Making Woodstock Better: Friends of the Woodstock Art Gallery

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here is a challenge in running an art gallery in a smaller community – even one like Woodstock, which has a strong artistic base. Fortunately, there are the Friends of the Gallery, a group of volunteers who are very active in supporting the Gallery and its activities.

“I would say the Friends has been around as long as the gallery has,” says longtime Friend Lucy Carter. The Gallery is celebrating its 50th year.

Currently boasting about 20 members, the Friends meet once a month, and provide all kinds of support to the Gallery.

“When there’s no summer student, you might find us behind the front desk,” she says. “We also raise money for acquisitions and present an annual scholarship. We help at openings and we’ll do purchasing for lights, furniture, all kinds of things.”

The gallery exists in large part due to the efforts of the Friends who, over the years, raised over $100,000 for the gallery.

“We’ve actively supported not just this gallery, but all the galleries that have gone before,” Carter says.

One of her favourite activities is participating in the docent program. A docent is a tour guide that educates visitors on the exhibits.

“It’s a program run by the gallery,” she says. “We’ve been educated on the exhibits and the speakers. It’s been very important to me. I’ve learned so much about art through the Friends.”

Another gratifying benefit of being a Friend, she says, is watching the growth of young people who were former winners of the Friend’s scholarship program. Some former scholarship recipients have returned as professional artists, exhibiting their work in the Gallery.

The best way to become part of the Friends of the Gallery is to make a visit to the Gallery and talk to the person at the front desk.

“They’ll put you in touch with us, and one of us will contact you. New people are very, very welcome to join. I can tell you it’s been a wonderful experience for me to be part of it all – Learning about art and being involved in an organization that’s important to you.”

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 19 and enter today!

A: Sky Turkey.

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summer company

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Entry Details

2017 FIRE CHIEF F E I H C E R I F Y T U P E &D T S E T N O C Y A D A FOR

JK–Grade 3: Winner will be chosen by a colouring contest entry.

Look for the colouring pages online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca Grades 4–8: Enter by designing a poster with the theme: “Every Second Counts – Plan 2 Ways Out!” Drop off your entry at Fire Station #1, 1203 Parkinson Road by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 **open to Woodstock Schools only

S T N U O C D N O C E S Y E V ER 2 PL AN

WAYS O UT!

™

©2017 NFPA. Sparky is a trademark of NFPA.

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You will have the opportunity to: • Ride to school on a fire truck • Have lunch with the firefighters • Do official fire department business • Meet local dignitaries

Plus there is more!

• You will also win great prizes!

FIRE PREVENTION WEEK OCTOBER 8-14, 2017 firepreventionweek.org

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK

WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM The City of Woodstock is accepting its second intake of grant applications under the Community Grants Program, Policy GA003. Woodstock organizations wishing to apply for a grant are required to apply by 4:30 pm on September 1st, 2017. Applications and eligibility information is available at Woodstock City Hall, Clerk’s Department, or from the City of Woodstock’s website: www.cityofwoodstock.ca

Grants are available to volunteer organizations that are non-profit, or charitable. Consideration will be given to projects that promote a more healthy and active community within the City of Woodstock.

Grant applicants must be located in the City of Woodstock and the majority of their participants must be Woodstock residents. Applications must be submitted using the prescribed form.

Chris Gauthier, Deputy City Clerk The Corporation of the City of Woodstock 500 Dundas Street, P.O. Box 1539 Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | August 2017 13

Nominations for City Beautiful

It is important to understand that for some people with disabilities, service animals are an important factor in maintaining independence and dignity in their everyday lives. Service animals are not limited to use by individuals with visual impairments; they are also used by people with many different kinds of disabilities. Hearing alert animals for people with hearing impairments and animals trained to alert an individual of an oncoming seizure are examples of commonly used service animals. There are however some service animals you may not expect to see, such as birds, cats and rats. These animals are trained to provide support to an individual in a number of possible ways. They may help a person live with greater self-sufficiency, prevent injury, provide comfort when experiencing anxiety, or summon help in a crisis. The role of a service animal varies depending on the type of support an individual requires. Under the AODA, persons with disabilities must be permitted to enter a business with a service animal, unless the animal is excluded by law from the premise. If a service animal is excluded by law from the business’s premise, then the business must ensure other measures are available to enable the person with a disability to have access. Customers may try to bring their household pets into a business thinking that it is difficult to identify a service animal.

However, if it is not obvious that an animal is a service animal, then the business owner may request a letter from a medical professional to confirm that the person requires the animal for a reason related to a disability.

When an individual is using a service animal it is important to remember that they are not pets.

They are working animals and thus should not be included in any policy restricting the entry of pets into a facility. Also, be careful not to distract a service animal while they are performing their duties, no matter how tempting it may be to touch or speak to the animal. While it may seem harmless, giving the service animal attention blurs the line between work and break time, which in turn can put the handler in danger if the service animal learns to become distracted by, or seek out, social interaction when it should be fully focused on its handler.

Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee (WAAC) Please email the committee at: accessibility@cityofwoodstock.ca or phone (519) 539-1291.

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ominations for the City Beautiful Awards closed June 30, and the City has received more nominations than usual.

“I think that partly reflects all the new people moving to Woodstock,” says Parks Department Horticulturalist Reta Horan.

The first City Beautiful Awards were held in 1985, and for this 32nd anniversary, a new approach has been added.

“We used to have a reception for finalists,” says Horan.

“But that was changed into a plaque presentation at a City Council meeting for the last few years. This year, we’re bringing back the reception idea to add some new life to the program.”

Members of the community nominate properties for best commercial, industrial, institutional, new residential, residential and turf-free (10 percent or less of the property is turf) categories. Plaques are presented to the first, second and third place finishers in each category.

“Judging is done by a couple of members from City Council, (Supervisor) Chris Kern and I from the Parks Department and volunteers from the Woodstock Horticultural Society. We try to get judges with different backgrounds who have different views of it,” she says.

“It’s not who spends the most money (on their landscaping). We look for originality of the garden, plant material, the maintenance of the landscape, the vigour of the plants and the overall effect fitting with the house and neighbourhood.”

And, no, it isn’t easier to win with a professional landscaper. “Anybody can win. Unique is what we look for, and that’s not necessarily what you get with professional landscaping. We’re looking for something out of the norm and the impact on the surrounding community. You’re competing with every garden in the city, but we’re looking at the impact that the garden has in that particular neighbourhood.”

The Awards Reception will be held at Goff Hall in September, and finalists will be invited to receive a plaque presented by members of Council.

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Persons with Disabilities have increased and Service Animals

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Then it’s time to bring it to…

Saturday, August 12 8:00 am–12:00 noon

Public Works, 944 James St., Woodstock Acceptable Items:

✔ Mattresses and box springs ✔ Furniture ✔ Couches and chairs ✔ Tables ✔ Desks ✔ Armoires ✔ Chests ✔ Headboards ✔ Carpet (6ft, rolled up) ✔ Floor lamps ✔ Pool Covers

✔ Pool Filters (no sand) ✔ Barbecues ✔ Water Softeners (no salt) ✔ Tires ✔ Glass ✔ Windows ✔ Lumber ✔ Construction debris ✔ Concrete ✔ Appliances ✔ Microwaves ✔ Toilets

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Bulk Item Depot Day

This is your chance to bring items normally not accepted for curbside collection. Take advantage – if you can haul it, we can take it!

Note: The Bulk Item Depot does not accept household hazardous waste (e.g. paint, pesticides, propane tanks, batteries and fluorescent bulbs), or appliances with refrigerants (e.g. water coolers, dehumidifiers, freezers and refrigerators).

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Ph M i ot o b kh a il y D u d – S ar hu ev t te r st o ck

Woodstock’s biggest summer festival August 18-19

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he 16th Annual Cowapolooza party comes to Southside Park beginning Friday, August 19. The free outdoor concert Friday night begins at 7:00 p.m. with the Mudmen opening for the McCartney Years, which takes the stage at 9:00.

Saturday morning, the fun starts early. Be at the Finkle Street Hill beside the Southside Aquatic Centre by 9:00 a.m. if you want to catch all of the 11th annual Soapbox Derby.

Back in the park, activities start at 10:00 a.m., and at noon it’s the popular Strongman/Strongwoman event.

You’ll find a Petting Zoo, Kiddie Rides, demonstrations and exhibits throughout the day. Afternoon entertainment is from the “Ben Show” and “Soul Tripper.”

Of course, it wouldn’t be Cowapolooza without cows, so join the milking contest fun at 3:00 p.m. There will be all kinds of food vendors, crafters, and the Lion’s Club Beverage Garden all through the afternoon.

16 Cowapolooza’s headline event is the free Saturday evening concert, this year with multi-Juno star Colin James taking the stage at 8:30 p.m. Arrive at 7:00 p.m., however, so you can catch Tim Tyler with the opening act.

A list of crafters and food vendors, and constant updates can be found at the City of Woodstock’s Facebook page and at www.cowapolooza.com.

The TD Main Stage is the place for live music at Cowapolooza. Clockwise from left: Colin James (photo supplied), Mudmen (photo supplied), Tim Tyler (photo supplied), Soul Tripper (photo supplied) and, The McCartney Years (photo by Nelson Simard).

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A College, a University Wilson Street leads to the front of what was once Woodstock College. The old college property is bounded by College Avenue and Fyfe Avenue.

Archibald Burtch, a local Baptist pastor, donated six acres of land to build the college, pledged $16,000 for buildings, and eventually had to re-mortgage his house to complete it. Robert Alexander Fyfe, another Baptist clergyman, was the first principal of the college, which was first named the Canadian Literary Institute, and dedicated to a nonsectarian education. William McMaster, a merchant banker and Canadian senator, thought there should be a Baptist college associated with the Woodstock institution and founded what became McMaster University.

The Science of Shrinking History Ross Tuck was a pioneer. Tuck, as the County’s Registrar, had an office at the Graham Street Registry building in 1952. He had a vision of a better way to keep records, and was the driving force behind new electronic recordkeeping, specifically, microfilm storage. Tuck developed the prototype system in Woodstock, which was adopted province-wide in 1954.

Summer Streetfest Whack-a-Mole Mode Before Dundas Street got concrete sidewalks, the streets were lined with 12-foot wood planks nailed to sleepers. Over time, the spikes connecting the planks with the sleepers would work free. To avoid the hazard of spikes popping up from the sidewalks, it was the job of a town employee with a sledgehammer, to bash the spikes back into place.

* City of Woodstock Winning on Horses Roddy Pringle, a three-year-old Woodstonian, made history in 1883.

Roddy was a horse, and won the Queen’s Plate that year. Roddy was owned and trained by Charles Boyle – Klondike Joe’s dad. During his career, Boyle trained three other Plate winners, and five second-place finishers.

Robin Hood or Just Plain Robbing It’s odd that the City named the little park adjacent to St. Patrick’s School on Springbank after James Kintrea. In the 1860s, Kintrea was a respected grocer, painter, part-owner of an oil refinery and county treasurer. He was also a crook. In those days, municipal funds were held in the name of the treasurer, who provided sureties to guarantee his honesty. In 1869, the county, thinking it had $8,900 in the accounts, asked for the money to be transferred to an account in the county’s name.

Kintrea couldn’t produce the money, and begged for 6 months to repay. Not only did he not repay, a further $1,600 sent by the Provincial treasury also disappeared – so did Jim Kintrea.

COW Tales have been contributed by Brad Janssen, Jeff Culp and Paul Roberts.

Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock

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Cow-tales

way back when

CONTEST

THE WINNER of July’s ‘Way Back When’ Contest is Rick Jingle

of Woodstock! He correctly answered that Colin James has won 6 Junos, the most for any performer at Cowapolooza. Rick wins a $50 gift card from Kelsey’s/Montana’s, plus he now qualifies for a $100 Kelsey’s/Montana’s gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Do you remember Woodstock “Way Back When?”

If so, you’re on your way to winning our contest. Send in or drop off your answer by the posted deadline. We will randomly pick one winner from the correct responses. The winner’s name will appear in the next edition of What’s On Woodstock. Here are some questions to get you thinking. Answer the last question (in bold) to enter the contest.

Q. Which of Woodstock’s parks became one of Ontario’s first tourists’ camping grounds? (See page 22)

Q. What was the original title/name for Downtown Woodstock B.I.A.’s annual “Streetfest”? (See page 3)

Q. What type of boats will be featured on the Pittock Conservation area reservoir in Woodstock on August 12? (See page 34)

Q. What is the name of the hot air balloon you’ll occasionally see in

the skies over Woodstock, often piloted by Phil Dunbar? (See page 10)

Q. What anniversary is the Woodstock Fair celebrating this year?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, August 11th, 2017.

You can also drop your answer in the contest box at City Hall.

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City of Woodstock

2017

Tax & Assessment Information

Tax Rate Calculation: Tax Levy / = Total Assessment

Tax Rate

Your taxes = Tax Rate ×

Assessed Value of Your Property

2017 Total Budget

$ 109,724,091

2017 Revenues: General Revenues

19,997,874

To Be Raised Through Taxation

89,726,217

TOTAL

$ 109,724,091

Property Tax Calculation: Step 1: Budget & Tax Levy approved by City Council Step 2: Assessment Provided by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Step 3: Tax Levy/Total Assessment = Tax Rate Step 4: Your Taxes = Tax Rate × Assessed Value of Your Property Comparative Tax Levies for 2017 & 2016 Taxes on an Average Residential Property 2017

2016

$ 227,500.00

$ 224,000.00

2,136.31

2,051.87

84.44 4.12%

County

860.69

844.79

15.90 1.88%

Education

407.23

421.12

(13.89) -3.30%

Assessed Value Municipal

TOTAL

$

3,404.23

$

3,317.78

Difference $ 3,500

$ 86.45

1.56%

2.61%

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation supplies the assessed value to us. If you don’t agree with your assessed value or you require additional information regarding your assessment, please call the Assessment Office at 1‑866-296-6722.

How each dollar raised by taxation in 2017 will be spent:

Questions about your assessment?

Call MPAC: 1-866-296-6722 Other Cultural, 1.11¢

Education 19.95¢

Library, 2.45¢

Planning & Development, 0.58¢ General Government 7.70¢

Parks & Recreation, 5.22¢

City of Woodstock 57.07¢

Capital Expenditures Out of Revenue, 5.44¢ Transit, 2.75¢

Roadways, Storm, 8.04¢

County 22.98¢

Fire, 9.23¢

Police, 14.55¢ TOTAL: City of Woodstock 57.07¢

Woodstock City Hall, P.O. Box 1539, 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 Ph: 519-539-1291

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Grants, 1.37% Gaming Revenues, 2.08%

City of Woodstock – Revenue Sources:

Recoverable from Others, 7.77% Reserve & Reserve Fund Contributions, 3.48% User Fees & Rentals, 7.01%

Taxation 71.82%

Questions about your taxes?

Various Sales including Land, 2.22% Penalties & Fines & Interest, 1.81% Equipment Revenues, 1.53%

Call the Tax Department:

City of Woodstock – Percentage of Taxes Paid

by Each Property Class:

Other 0.38%

Industrial 16.15%

Commercial 18.55%

Residential 60.82%

Multi-Residential 4.10%

Payment Information Taxes are payable at City Hall, 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock, Ontario.

2017

Licences & Permits, 0.91%

519-539-1291

Check our website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca to find the complete: • 2017 Revenue Fund Budget • 2017–2021 Capital Budget • 2016 Financial Statements

The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Cheques must be payable to the City of Woodstock. For your convenience taxes may be paid by mail. Payments should be sent to Tax Office, P.O. Box 1539, Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7. Please enclose your tax bill with your remittance. It will be receipted and returned to you.

Other payment options include post-dated cheques, preauthorized payments, debit cards and Internet banking.

The first installment of your final tax bill is due August 31, 2017 and the second installment on October 31, 2017.

If payments are not received by the due dates, a penalty of 1.25% will be added on the first day of default and on the first day of each month until paid.

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Transit’s new high-tech card enhances ridership experience eginning this fall, For Transit, the information Woodstock Transit riders gathered by the system will will be able to pay their fares be invaluable for developing using a smart card. They’re service improvements in the going to make the ridership exfuture. perience more economical, and “We’re looking for better easier – both for Transit and its statistics,” says Piggott. “The riders. system knows the passenger “It’s a reloadable counts. For drivers, there will RFID (Radio Frequency be no more note-taking or Identification) smart card physical counts. We’re always matched to the City One Card looking for transit improvethat Parks and Recreation ments and this will give us are using and linked to a information.” web-based personal account,” Electronic payment has says Works Superintendent always been on the wish list Alex Piggott. for Woodstock Transit, but The new cards will be availprovincial government funding able at city outlets and at exbecame available to make the isting retail locations, but once switch this year, and Transit you have the card, you can jumped at the chance. reload it online.

The system will eventually be “You’ll have a web-based acintegrated with other City sercount,” says Transit Supervisor vices, such as Aquatics.

Wendy Strickler. “You go onThe cards should be in full line and register and the system use by October. Is this the end keeps track of your account. of cash fares?

You can recharge it online,” she “No,” says Piggott, “we’ll alsays. ways accept cash.”

Besides convenience, one of When the cards roll out, so the biggest advantages for riders will an information campaign Starting this fall, Woodstock Transit will begin using is the way monthly passes are says Strickler. reloadable smart cards for transit fares.

A simple tap on handled. The old paper-way, if “We want to make this you buy a monthly pass in the the RFID reader unit will record your fare for the trip. The transition as simple as possible new system will print tranfer slips upon request. Cards can middle of the month, it expires for our customers. We’ll have be registered in your name and replaced if lost. You can at the end of the month. an education blitz, some travalso reload your card from home on your computer.

“With the card, if you buy a el training and, of course, an monthly pass on the 15th of July, it’s good until the 14th of outreach to our community partners. Plus we’ll have an August,” says Piggott. The monthly clock starts ticking the e-mail help line for any questions,” she says. first time you use the card.

The cards also streamline transfers. You tap the card on Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ the scanner when you get on, and request a transfer there. contest on page 19 and enter today!

A small paper transfer is printed out and that’s what you A: Southside Park. use to board the second bus.

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TRANSIT

Hours of Operation: (30 Minute Service) Mon. to Fri............... 6:00 am–10:00 pm Saturdays................. 8:00 am–10:00 pm (All Bus Stops display a Route Service Schedule)

Info Line: 519-539-1291 ext. 3104 (Mon. to Fri.) 8:30 am–4:30 pm

PARA-TRANSIT Effective August 2, 2016

Para-Transportation Services Available for Registered Eligible Individuals Para-Transit Service provided by the City of Woodstock

Transit Fare Rates & Special Discount Passes (effective Aug. 2, 2016)

CASH FARES* Adult/Senior $2.50 Students (age 5–18) $2.50 Children (under 5) FREE

*Note: Exact change is required on the bus.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT / SAVINGS PASSES Han-D-Ride Value Pass 12 Rides Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly Monthly Adult Pass (non-transferable)

$25 $48 $60

PURCHASE PASSES Monthly Han-D- Family AT THESE LOCATIONS Pass Rides Pass City Hall ✓ ✓ ✓ Community Complex ✓ ✓ ✓ Engineering / Public Works ✓ ✓ ✓ Fanshawe College (Student Pass only) ✓ Foodland ✓ ✓ ✓ Shoppers Drug Mart (East & West) ✓ ✓ ✓ South Gate Centre ✓ ✓ ✓ Southside Aquatic Centre ✓ ✓ ✓ St. Mary’s H.S. (Student Pass only) ✓ TD Canada Trust (Springbank) ✓ TD Canada Trust (Wellington/Dundas) ✓ ✓ ✓ Woodstock Public Library ✓ ✓ ✓ Please note: passes are not available on the bus.

Group Pass • 2–5 riders • $7.50 all day With the $7.50 Group Pass, up to 5 riders can enjoy unlimited travel on all Woodstock Transit routes all day long. Some restrictions apply.

Cash Fare

$2.50

Regular hours of operation Mon–Fri 6:00 am–10:00 pm

Sat 8:00 am–10:00 pm

Service must be pre-booked 24 hours in advance.

Call 519-539-2382 ext. 2510 (TTY: 519-539-7268) between the hours of 8:30 am–7:00 pm, Monday through Friday and 9:00 am–7:00 pm on Saturday.

(Voicemail is available outside of regular hours).

All passes accepted on conventional transit are now accepted on Para-Transit.

Registration forms are available at City Hall.

Note: Photo I.D. cards will be required in order to use this service.

Questions concerning eligibility criteria?

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SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Summer is here and the Library has planned a July and August full of great programs for kids and teens. Registration is ongoing, in person only.

TD SUMMER READING CLUB 2017 • Free!

• Registration is ongoing • Registration in person only

Reading Crew (4–10 years) Mondays, Tuesdays............................................ 2:00–4:00 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays........... 10:00 am–12:00 noon July 3–August 25 Join Captain Wolfie’s pirate crew on a summer-long reading treasure hunt. Play our pirate game to search for scrolls that will lead you to the hidden treasure. Kids will be paired with our pirate youth volunteers to practice reading, complete their scrolls, play fun literacy games and earn prizes. Register and start having fun at any of the drop in times starting July 3. Free!

SUMMER ACTIVITY AND CRAFT PROGRAMS FOR KIDS • Fees as indicated • Registration is ongoing • Registration in person only

Little Crafters (3–5 years)

In the year of Canada’s 150th birthday, the TD Summer Reading Club invites kids to celebrate what makes books, libraries and Canada great, by encouraging them to open up to new ideas, new characters, new landscapes, and to one another. So look forward to some great illustrations, book recommendations, ideas, and fun with the 2017 TD Summer Reading Club. Salut!

Kids can roll the die to find great books to read, earn lots of prizes and collect stickers for their logbooks. Interact with the TD Summer Reading Club website with a link from our website. With club times every morning, afternoon and evening it’s easy to drop in to play, enter our weekly draw for great prizes and participate in our weekly scavenger hunt. Program runs until September 2, 2017.

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Tuesdays......................................................... 10:30–11:30 am July 4–August 22 A fun filled hour brimming with awesome crafts, stories and activities for preschoolers with a different theme each week. A fee of $2 per program is required at registration.

Wolfie Wednesdays (6–12 years)

Wednesdays.................. 2:00–3:30 pm July 5–August 16 Wolfie is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday with a variety of indoor/ outdoor activities, regional crafts and food. A fee of $2 per program is required at registration.

Friday Flicks (5–12 years)

Fridays................................................................2:00–3:30 pm August 4 Trolls August 11 Smurfs: The Lost Village August 18 Sing A different movie each Friday! No registration required. Free!

SUMMER STORYTIMES Each program includes age appropriate stories, rhymes, songs and activities designed by library professionals to help children develop literacy skills and a love of reading. No registration required. Drop in.

Babytime (birth to 12 months) Wednesdays.....................................................11:00–11:30 am July 5–August 23 Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their caregivers that introduce them to a life-long love of books with songs, active rhymes and stories.

Toddler Tales (12–35 months)

Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–10:45 am July 5–August 23 Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their caregivers with stories, rhymes songs and a simple craft.

Tales & Tunes (3–5 years)

Thursdays........................................................10:30–11:15 am July 6–August 24 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft.

TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS Summer Teen Drop In (12–16 years)

Tuesdays............................................................ 6:30–8:00 pm If you love hanging out with your friends, getting techy or showing off your creative flare then make the Library your destination this summer! No registration required. Snacks provided.

August 1 Harry Potter Trivia Night – test your skills as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

August 8

Poetry Slam – share your favourite poetry with other poets August 15 Virtual Reality Night – try out our new VR technology August 22 Teen Classic Movie Night – Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

2nd Tuesday of the month................................. 7:00–8:00 pm September to June The Library is looking for teens age 12 to 17 who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen services, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens. You can also earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. Interested teens can contact Heather Mathers for more information at 519-539-4801, or email hmathers@mywpl.ca New members are always welcome!

Photo by Pal Hansen

AUTHORS READING LIVE: IFOA Woodstock Peter Robinson is the author of the Yorkshire based, best-selling DCI Banks novels, the most recent of which is When the Music’s Over, the 23rd book in the series, a UK number one best-seller in 2016. His 2011 standalone novel, Before the Poison, was also a number one UK bestseller and won the US Dilys Award, the Canadian Arthur Ellis Award and the Swedish Golden Crowbar Award. Peter has also published two collections of short stories, Not Safe After Dark and The Price of Love. His works have been translated into over twenty languages, and he has won a number of international awards, including the Edgar (2000), the Dagger in the Library (2002), the Swedish Martin Beck Award (2002), the Danish Palle Rosenkrantz (2006) the French Grand Prix de Littérature Policière (2001), the Finnish Crime Writers Award (2014)

and the Polish Great Calibre Award (2016). In 2010, he was also awarded the Canadian Harbourfront Prize “based on the merits of his own published work and the time he has invested in nurturing the next generation of literary talent.” In 2011, the first series of DCI Banks showed on ITV, starring Stephen Tompkinson, and Peter was inducted into the International Hall of Fame. The 24th DCI Banks novel, Sleeping in the Ground, will be published in the summer of 2017. Peter holds honorary degrees from the University of Leeds and the University of Windsor, Ontario, and an MA in English and Creative Writing from the University of Windsor and a PhD in English Literature from York University, Toronto. He lives in Toronto and spends part of each year in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England.

Friday, October 20, at 7:00 pm with the author reading at Knox Church and a wine reception to follow at the Library.

This event is financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund and the Ontario Arts Council’s Touring Projects Program.

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August 10th at 7:00 pm

Woodstock Public Library is delighted to host Elaine Cougler, local author, speaker and workshop presenter, on Thursday, August 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the Library.

Elaine will be speaking on the topic Canada 150 and Oxford District: The Loyalist Trilogy and our Ancestors.

Couglers’ works of fiction narrate the battle of ordinary people finding the inner resources to shape new lives in this new country.

NEW! Online Catalogue

Welcome to our new online catalogue, Enterprise! Enterprise offers a simpler, to-the-point search and browse experience that is more accurate, reliable and consistent. In Enterprise, you will be able to find all of the Library’s e-products and our physical items in one place, making it easier to find the item you want, in the format you want, when you want it, in one simple interface.

Begin your discovery at www.mywpl.ca.

Summer Book Club

July and August This summer come and take part in the Great Canadian Reading Challenge, to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. Read one book from each of five challenges, celebrating the authors and stories of Canada. Come and have some fun!

Writer’s Circle

6:00–8:15 pm, Wednesdays, August 2, 16 Have you ever wanted to write fiction, craft a memoir or write poetry? Would you like feedback, encouragement and the chance to share with other writers? Then join our writer’s circle open to all ages from teen to senior. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of each month. No registration required.

Calling All “Mahj” Fans!

Photo by Samo Trebizan – Fotolia

10:15 am–12:15 pm, Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 For American Mah-jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us upstairs in the Fiction area on Tuesday mornings throughout July and August. We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve.

On Demand Movies with Hoopla!

Introducing Hoopla, a service that provides library card holders with on demand, streaming movies and TV shows, plus a whole lot more! Hoopla also features current eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming music, and an amazing comic and graphic novel collection. There is something for everyone in Hoopla and the best part is, everything is always available – no holds, no waiting! To begin exploring Hoopla, visit hoopladigital.com or use our new catalogue, Enterprise, where all Hoopla items can be found alongside our physical items.

Tech Coaching @ the Tech Bar

Try one or more of these quick tech coaching sessions for a variety of technology applications and devices. Please, no hardware setup or troubleshooting requests. Registration is ongoing, in person or by phone. Spaces are limited so register early.

Tech Topics

Date

Time

Downloading library eBooks and eAudiobooks for the following devices: iPad, Android, Kobo, Windows, Mac, Chromebook

Fri, Aug 11 Fri, Aug 25

10:15–11:15 am 10:15–11:15 am

Learn all the new features Fri, Aug 4 10:15–11:15 am available on My WPL Account Wed, Aug 16 2:15–3:15 pm as we migrate to our new online catalogue

Creative Space

1:00–3:00 pm, Wednesdays, August 9, 23 This is an opportunity to gather and converse with like-minded creative people and share your talents: knitting, needlework, crocheting, sketching, however you express your creativity.

Meet in the fiction area of the Library the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Refreshments are permitted. No registration required.

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Navigating your iPhone, iPad or Macbook

Wed, Aug 9

Learn how to use Hoopla, our new digital service. Access movies and tv shows, music, eBooks and eAudiobooks including comics!

Wed, Aug 2 2:15–3:15 pm Fri, Aug 18 10:15–11:15 am Wed, Aug 30 2:15–3:15 pm

2:15–3:15 pm

UPDATED Website!

When you visit www.mywpl.ca, you’ll notice it has taken on a simple and clean look. The updated design provides easier access to our programs pages and a new way to get to items that you want to Read, Listen or Watch. Feel free to complete a comment form (within Contact Us) and let us know what you think of the changes.

Summer Hours

July 3–September 5, 2017 Monday–Thursday......................................10:00 am–8:30 pm Friday–Saturday..........................................10:00 am–5:00 pm Closed Sundays

Woodstock Public Library 445 Hunter Street, Woodstock, ON Phone: 519-539-4801 Web: www.mywpl.ca

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woodstock art gallery

Photo by Geoff Dale

Woodstock Fair celebrates Canada 150 with free admission

The Farm Fun at the Fair includes a rock ‘em, sock ‘em demolition derby, free for attendees on Sunday afternoon.

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n recognition of Canada’s 150th, the Woodstock Agricultural Society has decided to make its annual fall fair admission-free. Compared to the Woodstock Fair, Canada is but a child – it’s the 181st Annual fair and runs August 24–27.

Because the Woodstock Agricultural Society is a notfor-profit and an agricultural society under the auspices of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, it maintains its agricultural roots. Although the Society and Fair Board are independent, they have a strong working relationship with the City of Woodstock, and they cooperate with each other.

This rural/urban balance reflects on the activities at the fair. There is a strong element of rural education in many of the displays, and for many visitors, it’s their best opportunity to get up close and personal with farm livestock.

Many of the most popular events at the Fair are back – the Demolition Derby goes Sunday afternoon, there are mini-tractor pulls, horse shows and mutton-busting for the kids.

The Fair opens Thursday with the Holstein Show – the largest exhibition of Holsteins in Ontario. It starts at 6:00 at the Civic Centre. The next night, at 6:45, it’s the Jersey’s time to shine. Both events carry a ten dollar admission.

Other headline events include Thursday’s Pie Contest and Live Auction, where the Mayor and County Warden will do the judging. The 4H Dairy Show starts at 10:00 on Saturday morning, and there are shows throughout the weekend for horses, heavy horses and pigeons and poultry.

The animal shows wrap up Sunday with the llama and alpaca show and the very popular Pet Contests – cats with

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the longest whiskers and shortest tail, and dogs with the biggest ears, shortest tail, shortest legs and best trick. Is your cat fluffy? Judges will be looking for the fluffiest.

Browse through the horticulture displays and be there for the judging in the Homecraft division on the 28th at 5:00. A full line-up of events can be found at www.woodstockfairgrounds.com. The website also provides entry forms for the various contests and eligibility rules and prizes.

“We’ll post the events on our Facebook page and keep it up-to-date,” says Fairgrounds Manager Maria Reis.

The midway is back – and back to its original location in front of the Ag Buildings.

“With free admission this year, it’s a great opportunity to experience the Fair, and to spend time with friends and family,” she says.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 19 and enter today!

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In The Park The Community Events Billboard August

“Brews & Bros” for Big Brothers Big Sisters Association, Upper Thames Brewing Co. 225 Bysham Park Dr. 7:30–11:30 pm, advance tickets $40. Beer, Jays, video games, wings, silent auction and 50/50 draw! Tickets at Big Brothers Big Sisters office, 787a Dundas St. or at Upper Thames Brewing Co. 18, 19 Cowapolooza 16, Southside Park, 192 Old Wellington St, from Friday 12:00 pm–Saturday 10:00 pm. See pg. 2 & 16.

19 73rd Oxford County Plowing Match, Knoops Farm Service, 884024 Rd 88, RR#1, Embro. 9:30am–2:00 pm. For tickets call 519-462-2430 or 519-469-3338.

24–27 2017 Woodstock Fair, 875 Nellis St, Thurs. 4:00–11:59 pm.

Fri. 12:00–11:59 pm Sat. 9:00 am–11:59 pm, Midway opens Sun. 12:00–5:00 pm. Farm fun for the whole family.

26 Medics For Mental Health, 381 Finkle St. 8:30 am. 50km or 100km bike ride around Oxford County, raising awareness for First Responders and mental health. Open to everyone.

See website for ride routes and schedules. To register, visit www.medicsformentalhealth.com.

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Bob McFarland Memorial Golf Classic, Woodstock Meadows Golf Course, Tee-off times start at 9:00 am. $90 per person or $350 for foursome. Call to book 519-539-9817.

10, 11, 12 Summer Streetfest, Dundas St., Woodstock. Live entertainment – over 30 acts on three stages, food, shopping. Something for the whole family. Bring your lawnchairs and enjoy the entertainment in Museum Square.

View details at www.downtownwoodstock.ca.

12 8th Annual Fore for Shan Golf Tournament, Woodstock Meadows Golf Centre, 745314 Oxford County Road 17.

8:00 am–6:00 pm. Register to play 18 holes of best ball, enjoy lunch, snacks, chance on prizes and more! Proceeds support Team Shan Breast Cancer Awareness for Young Women. $55 per individual or $200 per team (4). Contact Rob Larsen 519-421-3666 or roblarsen@sympatico.ca.

12 Bulk Item Depot Day, Public Works, 944 James St., Woodstock, 8:00 am–12:00 pm. This is your chance to bring items normally not accepted for curbside collection.

Take advantage! See details on page 15.

13 Streetfest Cruise for South Gate Centre, Museum Square, 8:00 am–3:00 pm. $10.00 Registration per vehicle.

Great food, 50/50, prizes, music, swag bags for first 300 registrations! Visit www.southgatectr.com.

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September 2

Pavlo in the Park, Victoria Park, Woodstock, 2:00–9:00 pm.

A celebration of arts, culture and heritage. Music, art in the park, walking tours. Bring a blanket and lawn chair to enjoy the event. Details at www.cityofwoodstock.ca.

Sponsored by Pavlo in the Park at Victoria Park

Saturday, September 2, 2017

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Victoria Park, 2:00–9:00 pm

A Signature event to celebrate Arts, Culture & Heritage

Featuring entertainment/music by: Craig Visser / Emily Shaw, acoustic Jenny Walls, vocalist / impersonator Michael Vanheval, Crooner along with 17 piece orchestra Brian Belleth, vocalist Pavlo, Internationally renowned guitarist *times, performances, subject to change

In association with:

Woodstock Canada 150 Task Force Woodstock Art Gallery Woodstock Museum, NHS – Walking Tours Oxford Historic Society Oxford Creative Connections Food trucks, ice cream, demonstrations, beverage garden and more.

Sponsors:

Bring ab or law lanket nchai r!

City of Woodstock • Woodstock Print & Litho Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Park Place Retirement Residence Anderson’s Automotive Group • Tourism Oxford Boston Pizza – Woodstock • Armor Pro, Bob Breen CRS Construction Rental Supply