WOW March 2020

March 2020

Your Go-To Community Magazine

Victoria’s Quilts comforting cancer patients Pg. 4 City updates sidewalk snow removal policy Pg. 6

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Easter Egg Hunt April 10, 2020

ARBOR DAY

April 24, 2020

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VICTORIA DAY WEEKEND May 14-18, 2020

VICTORIA DAY PARADE May 18, 2020

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CANADA DAY July 1, 2020

ART IN THE PARK July 25, 2020

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

August 14-15, 2020

November 11, 2020

LIGHTING OF MUSEUM SQUARE November 13, 2020

SANTA CLAUS PARADE

November 14, 2020

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT EXCHANGE

November 19-21, 2020 For additional updates visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca or visit us on Facebook!

Everyone loves a parade... why not be part of one!

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IN THIS ISSUE 4 VICTORIA’S QUILTS

Handmade quilts provide support and comfort to cancer patients.

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Photo by iStock Photo

With at least a month of potential snow in the future, here’s a look at what our new snow removal policy says, and why it’s been put in place.

11 PROFILE: SPENCER HOLMAN

Meet the City’s new Graphic Design Specialist. Woodstock native Spencer Holman took a unique route to his new job.

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WHAT TO DO THIS MARCH BREAK Check out the Mission to Mars Camp planned this March Break at the Museum. Then check out the Art Gallery on page 21 and the Library on page 22 for more fun programs.

ABOUT THE COVER

The big winter break is coming and there’s lots to do! No reason to hibernate when there is so much going on at the Museum, Art Gallery and Library this March Break.

NEXT EDITION

The April 2020 edition of WOW will be delivered with Canada Post beginning on March 30.

CITY SCHEDULES AND SERVICES 2 City of Woodstock Special Events 8 What’s On Woodstock Rate Card 9 WAAC: American Sign Language and Deaf Culture 10 Community Complex Skating Schedule 12 WAAC: Disability and Health 13 Transit and Para‑transit Info

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Building Dept: Permits Required for Backyard Projects Woodstock Museum NHS Woodstock Art Gallery Woodstock Public Library Pet Owners – Did You Know?

Fire Dept: Plan 2 Ways Out!

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Local quilts go to cancer patients G ood ideas have a way of spreading. Victoria Ann Morrison and her sister-in-law Deborah Rogers were quilters – someone who makes quilts as a hobby.

Victoria became ill, and eventually passed away from cancer. As a tribute to her sister-in-law, Deb began making quilts and donating them to local cancer patients. She called them, “Victoria’s quilts.”

Quilters are generally social folks, often meeting in groups to share ideas, materials, stories, and, of course, to make quilts.

In 1999, Ottawa native Betty Griffin got wind of what Deb was doing in the US, and decided to do the same in Ottawa. And so, Victoria’s Quilts Canada was born. Today, over 1,200 volunteers across Canada share Betty’s passion of making quilts and donating them as a sign of support and comfort for those undergoing cancer treatments. They have donated over 75,000 quilts across the country.

Local quilter Sheri Knott says Victoria’s Quilts came to Woodstock via Sudbury.

“Diane Roberts was part of the group in Sudbury, before she came here four years ago. She started a Victoria’s

Quilts group in Woodstock that now has over 20 members, with a ‘friends’ group quilting in Tillsonburg.”

Over 200 quilts per year are donated locally. Any cancer patient can receive one of Victoria’s Quilts. The group now has a website for quilt requests at www.victoriasquiltscanada.com.

Simply go to the web site and fill out an on-line request form. They also take donations.

“We take donations to purchase new quilting supplies,” says Sheri.

“The entire group is 100% volunteer, and any purchases of materials are purchased locally.”

They are registered with Revenue Canada as a non-profit and provide tax receipts.

“Donations are always welcome,” she says. “We’ll also take donations from your ‘stash’ – all quilters know what a ‘stash’ is,” cotton and natural fabrics are preferred.

The quilts come in different sizes, depending on the age of the patient, and can be any colour or pattern.

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An in-depth look at Woodstock’s new snow removal bylaw W oodstock’s new snow removal bylaw has been in place for a couple of months, and with at least one more month of possible winter dumps, let’s find out a little more about what this bylaw means to homes and businesses in the city.

Up until January 1, Woodstock had a “Good Neighbour” policy. People were encouraged to be good neighbours by removing snow from the sidewalks in front of their homes.

Snow removal is covered by provincial mandate. Last year, the province’s rules changed, and Woodstock had to react.

“The success of the Good Neighbour policy depended on the neighbourhood,” says Public Works Supervisor Taylor Crinklaw. “In some neighbourhoods, it worked well. In others, not so much.”

It was clear Good Neighbour wouldn’t meet the new provincial standards, so an enforceable bylaw has taken its place.

“Now it’s mandatory that within 24 hours of the end of a snowfall event, sidewalk frontages for homes and business in the city must be cleared,” he says. It has become the responsibility of the home- or business-owner.

This year so far has been about education and outreach.

There’s also inevitable grey areas where determining what the practicality of implementing the policy really means.

One of these grey areas is so-called “curb face” side walks

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where the side walk meets the road directly without a boulevard. This is the situation in about one-third of the city’s streets.

“If you clear a curb face side walk, and a city plow fills it over, we don’t expect you to clear it again,” says Crinklaw.

In the more-sophisticated-than-it-seems world of snow removal, it is always preferable to push the snow to the side of the road, so when it melts the water is carried directly to the storm sewers.

Another grey area is the definition of “frontage.” On corner lots, it is both street-facing side walks. In lots where the property extends to both the main street and the street behind it, it is only the street the building is facing. Then there is the issue of who clears important traffic areas like but stops and places where there are crossing guards.

“The City will ensure bus stops are clear,” says Crinklaw, but other situations are almost case-by-case.

The city is being lenient with enforcement this year, as all these situations work themselves out. You are more likely to get a warning notice than a citation this year.

The issue, of course, is resources. The city hasn’t got enough equipment or workers to clear the side walks to meet the restrictions set out by provincial policy. Rather than dipping in to taxpayer dollars to buy more snow removal equipment, the City has decided to implement this

bylaw. Other municipalities across the province have been faced with the same decision.

If you don’t comply, you will get written notice. If nothing is done, you will be charged under the bylaw.

There is no set fine. The City will hire equipment and contractors to clear the sidewalk, and send you the bill, so penalties vary.

Many residents are elderly or infirm and unable to clear their sidewalks. One alternative for them is “Snow Buddies,” available through the Southside Aquatics Centre. This program helps people find folks who will do the snow clearance for them. Most are students using the program to build up their mandatory community service hours, some are volunteers, and some are for-hire. The program is not run by the city, but it does coordinate the program. You can register either by visiting the Aquatics Centre at 315 Finkle St., or calling 519-421-7665.

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As of January 1st, it is now the responsibility of the home- or business-owner to clear sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall.

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We’re back with a fresh look for 2020! For over 20 years,

the What’s On Woodstock magazine has been the go to source for information on what’s happening in our community.

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What's On Woodstock Magazine is published nine times annually.

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American Sign Language and Deaf Culture American Sign Language Classes Classes can be taken through the Canadian Hearing Society www.chs.ca/ OR

Through Fanshawe College Woodstock Campus www.fanshawec.ca/ OR

Occasionally through the Canadian Mental Health Association in Woodstock, ON www.cmhaoxford.on.ca

The Significance of ASL and Deaf Culture American Sign Language (ASL) is believed to have originated from the French Sign Language (FSL). It was first introduced to America in the 1800s and was modernized overtime.

ASL is a complete language that is used by most Deaf Canadians, and is made up of various gestures (signs), hand shapes, and facial expressions.

It is considered a visual language, which contains its own unique grammatical rules and sentence structure.

ASL is the one of the most common languages in the Deaf Community.

Deaf Culture is a way of life, with its own beliefs, traditions, values, norms, and identity. It is important to understand the significance of ASL and Deaf Culture, as it seeks to destigmatize the word ‘disabled’ by removing labels that are harmful, and to discourage the idea that Deafness needs ‘fixing’.

Assisting Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals While many assume that removing barriers is a means to improve accessibility for the physically disabled only, there are many persons with non-visible disabilities that also benefit from the removal of barriers. Here are several tips that may help when assisting Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons.

1. Face the person and speak clearly, at a reasonable speed 2. Do not approach from behind and make sure the person is aware you are speaking to them 3. Use facial expressions and/or gestures where appropriate 4. Be respectful and stay positive 5. Ask if you’re unsure of anything

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

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Parent and Tot gliders (skating aids) will NOT be available.

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March 7

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Track & Junior Development Plans for Summer 2020

Woodstock native stays at home F

or 3 years, Spencer Holman was a summer intern for the City of Woodstock while he attended Niagara College for Sales and Marketing. After receiving his diploma, he continued coming back, working as a seasonal employee for the Special Events Department at the city.

Special events require promotional signs and brochures and, of course, advertising design in What’s On Woodstock.

The design elements of his work interested him, and he decided to enroll for Fanshawe College’s Graphic Design diploma while still doing seasonal work.

Three years later, it was apparent to City Council that, with the world changing to require web sites and social media, there was enough graphic design work to warrant a full time job.

They gave it to Spencer.

“So now I’m a Graphic Design Specialist for the City,” he says. “Most of the work involves social media posts, creating information pamphlets and promotional brochures, there is even some branding stuff and, as always, the magazine.”

It is not unusual for a municipality to have graphic designers on staff. Brantford, for example, has a whole department of eight designers.

An added bonus for him is that Woodstock is Spencer’s home town. “I like it here. I’m familiar with the city and comfortable here.”

He’s now been working at City Hall for seven years and knows the people and the routines.

“There’s no one time of the year that is a ‘busy time’ for me. The magazine work is year-round, and the promotional and information work comes and goes, depending on what’s going on in the city.”

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Make sure the room. Make sure mats are non-ship and mats are non-ship and have good lighting have good lighting throughoutthe thehouse. house. throughout Kitchen:store storethe the Kitchen: kitchensupplies, supplies,pots, pots, kitchen pansininan aneasy-to-reach easy-to-reach pans location,use use stable stablestep step location, stool and safety rail for stool and safety rail for reachinghigh highplaces. places. reaching

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

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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 / ONE CARD PASSES Han-D-Ride Value Pass 12 Rides $25 Student/Senior (60+) Pass Monthly $48 $60 Adult Pass (non-transferable) Monthly All day $7.50 Group Pass (2–5 riders) Monthly Han-DPURCHASE PASSES AT THESE LOCATIONS Pass Rides City Hall ✓ ✓ Community Complex ✓ ✓ Engineering / Public Works ✓ ✓ Fanshawe College (STride & Student Passes) ✓ Foodland ✓ ✓ South Gate Centre ✓ ✓ Southside Aquatic Centre ✓ ✓ St. Mary’s H.S. (STride & Student Passes) ✓ TD Bank (Wellington/Dundas) ✓ ✓ Walmart Lottery Kiosk ✓ ✓ Woodstock Art Gallery ✓ ✓ Woodstock Museum NHS ✓ ✓ Woodstock Public Library ✓ ✓ Please note: passes are not available on the bus, except for Group Pass, which is only available on bus.

STride Passes are only valid from July 1–Aug 31.

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?

Phone 519-539-1291 13

Ice Ice Baby!

On Saturday April 4th, the Woodstock Skating Club will hold their 85th annual skating carnival at the Woodstock District Community Complex. The Club has produced some National and International competitors over the years and have featured performances of some world class skaters over the years such as, Don Jackson – 1962 World Sr. Men’s National, Sr. Women’s Champion, World and Olympic Bronze medalist Petra Burka in 1964, Pairs Olympic Bronze medalists Isabelle Brasseur and Lloyd Eisler, Olympians Elvis Stojko, Patrick Chan, and World Champion Ice Dance skaters Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.

Hammer Time!

Dave “Hammer” McLaren will hold his 33rd annual Woodstock Hockey School on the week of August 4th at the Woodstock District Community We have programs for all levels of skaters, Complex. McLaren has seen his us at We have programs forplease all levels visit of skaters, We have programs for all levels of skaters, fair share of on ice competition please visit us at http://www.woodstockskatingclub.com/ please visit us at http://www.woodstockskatingclub.com/ having played at almost every http://www.woodstockskatingclub.com/ registration/ We have programs for allregistration/ levels of skaters, registration/ level including: OHA Sr. “A”, please visit us oratvisit Call us at 519-421-1661 or visit our office at 381 Callus us 519-421-1661 or visit our office at 381 Call atat 519-421-1661 our* City office atof 381 Woodstock Finkle Call us at 519-421-1661 orStreet visit our office at professional hockey for the New Jersey Devils of the http://www.woodstockskatingclub.com/ Finkle Street Finkle Street 381 Finkle Street (Woodstock District Community Complex) (Woodstock District Community Complex) registration/ East Coast League, the OHL’s Kitchener Rangers and London Knights A Ton of History!

(Woodstock District Community Complex) (Woodstock District Community Complex) Call us at 519-421-1661 or visit our office at 381 as well as the 1968-69 All Ontario Champion Jr. “C” Woodstock On November 8, 1902 at 12:00We pm,have the programs for all levels of skaters, Finkle Street Navy Vets. To learn more about the Hockey School, contact Dave at 2,000 pound bell(Woodstock was rung from the visit us at Complex) Districtplease Community dmclaren@execulink.com. tower of the Perry Street Fire Gallhttp://www.woodstockskatingclub.com/ for the registration/ at 519-421-1661 or visit our office at 381 first time. Until 1925, the bellCall wasustolled Finkle Street by hand in the event of a fire (Woodstock and three District Community Complex) times a day, at 7:00 am, at noon and at 9:00 pm. It rang to alert citizens about missing children and on election days to announce the opening and closing of polls.Register This bell wasonline removed now from the for our Winter Programs FireRegister Hall in 1964 online due to weakened in the tower. It was on nowsupports for our Winter Programs display at Southside Park until 1998, when it was refinished and moved to Reeve St. beside City Hall.

He Knows How to Rock!

Woodstock curler Mark Kean comes from a long line of Register online now for our Register online for our Winter Programs egister online now fornow our Winter Programs curling Kean’s. Mark’s junior career involved winning the provincial junior mixed title in 2009. He made a quick transition to men’s winning the provincial Colts trophy in 2010 and participating in his first provincial championship in 2011. Kean has also played in the BDO Canadian Open of Curling, the World Cup of Curling, the Masters Gram Slam and the 2015 Tim Horton’s Brier. Kean is married to fellow competitor Mallory Kean and have two children.

Our Heritage Structures… Built to Last!

Woodstock has maintained its strong architectural heritage with a variety of well preserved examples of early architectural styles. The community is able to boast that it is the ONLY municipality in all of Ontario to still have its magnificent original public buildings. From our museum which is modelled architecturally after the Town Hall in Woodstock, England, to the County Courthouse with its legendary carved monkey heads. Woodstock has made preservation of historical properties into a fine art.

Winter Programs

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

Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock

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Cow-tales

way back when

CONTEST

THE WINNER of the Jan./Feb. ‘Way Back When’ Contest is

Stephanie MacDonald of Woodstock! She correctly named Dundas St as the longest street in Woodstock. Stephanie wins a $50 gift card from Kelseys Original Roadhouse Woodstock, plus she now qualifies for a $100 Kelseys Original Roadhouse Woodstock gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

Thank you to our sponsor!

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. Name three former Woodstock public schools that have been converted into apartments. (See pg. 4)

Q. What popular Woodstock restaurant once operated at the current location of Crabby Joe’s in downtown Woodstock? (See pg. 11)

Q. What Woodstock radio broadcaster has been with 104.7 Heart FM since its inception in 2004? (See pg. 3)

Q. How many columns adorn the entrance to the Woodstock Public Library? (See pg. 7)

Q. What year was the former Woodstock

Market, now Theatre Woodstock building, built?

Send your answer along with your name and phone number to bjanssen@cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, February 7th, 2020.

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

Permits Required for Backyard Projects within the City of Woodstock ✔✔ All decks (covered and uncovered) which are 12” or greater above finished grade, measured at any point. ✔✔ Gazebos, pergolas and similar covered structures. ✔✔ All sheds regardless of size will require a building permit. ◗✔Sheds greater than 108 sq.ft. will be checked for compliance with the Ontario Building Code, as well as the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law. ◗✔Sheds 108 sq.ft. or less, will be checked for compliance with the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law. ✔✔ All detached garages, workshops and similar accessory structures. ✔✔ All pools and spas capable of holding 30” of water or more, require a pool fence enclosure permit. (Minimum fence height requirements apply.) ✔✔ Fences (not including fences around pools) do not require permits, but Please visit the Building Department at 944 James Street or contact us by phone do have maximum height at 519-539-2382 ext. 3103 or by email at building@cityofwoodstock.ca for information requirements. on permit applications, fence height requirements, pool fence enclosure requirements

and accessory structure setbacks under the City of Woodstock Zoning By-Law.

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Woodstock Museum Woodstock Museum National Historic Site National Historic Site

Keeping Warm

A new exhibit on how we have adapted to the cold!

Museum Escape Room January 18th to April 25th

Pysanky Pysanky Egg Egg Dying Dying Workshop Workshop

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays March 28, 2020 Thursdays,March Fridays28, and2020 Saturdays

Sept 14 to Oct 19 Sept 14 to Oct 19 Adult Adultworkshop workshop 1pm 1pm- -4pm 4pm

$30, Members $25 $30, Members $25 Booking Starts Aug 6th!

BookingAdvance Starts Aug 6th! registration Advance registrationonly only

Book early to avoid disappointment woodstockmuseum.ca Book early towoodstockmuseum.ca avoid disappointment

466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235

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Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca

Woodstock Museum Woodstock Museum National Historic Site National Historic Site

Plastic Free Free PA PA DAY DAY Sign up Sign up online onlinefor forthe thefun fun Mar 6, Mar 6, 2020 2020 program programabout about trash trash talk—literally! talk—literally!

Ages 5-12 8:30am-4:30pm Ages 5-12 8:30am-4:30pm $40, Members $30

$40, Members $30

Museum Escape Room

Plastic Pollution Pollution Solution SolutionWorkshop Workshop Friday FridayMarch March6 6- Adults - Adults 8:30am-2pm 8:30am-2pm

Thursdays, Fridays Fridays and and Saturdays Saturdays Thursdays,

Sept 14 to Oct 19 Sept 14 to Oct 19

Simple Bus Trip Included SimpleLunch Lunch& & Bus Trip Included

$40 $35) $40(Members (Members $35)

Register Registeratatwoodstockmuseum.ca woodstockmuseum.ca oror519-537-8411 extext 2901 519-537-8411 2901

Booking Starts Starts Aug Aug 6th!

6th!

Booking

Concerned about usus onon a trip to the Concerned aboutsingle singleuse useplastics? plastics?Join Join a trip to the County Waste Management Education Centre to see what our County Waste Management Education Centre to see what our community is doing about trash and how you can help!

Book early to avoid disappointment Book early to avoid disappointment

community is doing about trash and how you can help!

466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235

Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca

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Woodstock Museum Woodstock Museum National Historic Site National Historic Site

Mission to Mars Sign up for March Break!

Mar 16-20, 2020 Ages 5-12 8:30am-4:30pm

$160, Members $140

woodstockmuseum.ca

Museum Escape Room March Break Break Drop March Drop In In

Mar16 16 -- 20, 20, 2020 2020 FREE Mar FREE self-serve self-servefamily family friendly drop in activity Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays friendly drop in activity 1pm-3pm Daily

1pm-3pm Daily Sept 14 to Oct 19 Sept 14 to Oct 19 Coming Soon! Foodie Film Fridays Coming Soon! Foodie Film Fridays

Ages 10–14 yrs Booking Starts Aug 6th!

Booking Starts Aug 6th!

6:30pm-9pm May 8— Apr 3—Fun Food Fakes Ages 10–14 yrs Apr 3—Fun Food Fakes

Snacktastic Special

Book early to avoid disappointment $25/Members$20 6:30pm-9pm Book early toSpecial avoid disappointment May 8— Snacktastic Jun 12—it’s Your Birthday!

466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 466 Dundas Street, Woodstock, ON, N4S 1C4 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235 Tel: 519-537-8411 Fax: 519-537-7235

Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Email: museum@cityofwoodstock.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca Website: woodstockmuseum.ca

Jun 12—it’s Your Birthday!

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$25/Members$20

SPRING @ THE WAG HOURS

449 Dundas Street, Woodstock ON, N4S 1C2 519.539.6761 waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca | woodstockartgallery.ca

Guest Curator Exhibition On Until

Linda Jansma January 23, 2021

CREDIT LINE

Malaya Akulukjuk, Canadian, 1915-1995. Untitled (Dancing), c.1973. Felt pen on paper. 20.2 x 25 cm. Gift of Eileen Senior and James and Mary Moorhead. Photo credit: Robert McNair

Curator

Exhibition On Until CREDIT LINE

Connor MacKinnon March 28, 2020

Antje Laidler, Glyph II, No. 6. Etching on paper & zinc plate, 1997, Woodstock Art Gallery Permanent Collection. Photo credit: Connor MacKinnon

Tuesday to Saturday 10 am – 5 pm Open Late on Wednesdays 10 am – 7 pm

Curators

Carolyn Hickey Mary Reid

Guest Researcher

Julia de Kwant

Exhibition On Until

June 27, 2020

CREDIT LINE

Eva Bradshaw, Canadian. Untitled (Still Life, Flowers in a Vase). Oil on board. 38.5 x 42.5 cm. Purchased with the assistance of the Art Acquisition Fund, City of Woodstock. Photo credit: Robert McNair

Curator Exhibition On Until CREDIT LINE

Mary Reid June 27, 2020

John McEwen, Work Horse, 2019. Corten steel. Photo Credit: John McEwen

KIDS

START WITH ART

TEENS & ADULTS BARCODE 6832

Age: 2 – 5 and their caregivers

Instructor: Dee Logan

Tuesdays March 24 – May 12

10:00 –11:00am

$40 (8 sessions) or $6/week drop-in The WAG’s newly designed preschool program introduces young children and their caregivers to the world of art. Create and explore stories, art and more! Registration is required. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Drop-in is available.

Generously supported

by United Way Oxford Community Initiatives Fund.

BIRTHDAY PARTY ART PROGRAM Age: 5 –12 Saturdays by appointment only

2:00pm – 4:00pm

$150 (max. 10 children) Tour current exhibitions and create a special art piece. Materials included in fee. Cake and cutlery not included. To book a party, please contact the Head of Education at waginfo@cityofwoodstock.ca.

LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION: One week before start date of session. Classes will be cancelled if minimum registration is not met.

REGISTRATION: Contact the Woodstock Art Gallery via email at waginfo@cityofwoodstock. ca, by phoning 519-539-6761, or visit woodstockartgallery.ca for online registration.

PRINTMAKING POSSIBILITIES Collograph

BARCODE 8841

Age: 14+

Instructor: Andrew Moore

Wednesdays April 1 –15

6:30 – 9:00pm

$85 members, $100 non-members (3 sessions) You don’t need to be an artist to discover the endless possibilities that printmaking has to offer. Discover relief printmaking methods and practices by creating a collograph. A collograph is a great way to design a printing plate with found objects like leaves, fabric, glue and much more. No drawing or previous printmaking skills are needed. Students will create a multi-colour collage print filled with textures, tones and patterns.

INTRODUCTION TO ART FUNDAMENTALS

BARCODE 8838

Age: 16+

Instructor: Dee Logan

Wednesdays April 1 – May 27

1:00 – 2:30pm

$85 members, $100 non-members (8 sessions) Students will explore the Elements & Principles of Design, practice basic visual art fundamentals, and discover new techniques and mediums to create a variety of artworks.

This 8 week program is designed for all levels of creativity. No previous experience required.

All tools and materials are included in the cost of registration.

TEEN WORKSHOPS DISCOVER DRAWING

BARCODE 6838

Age: 12 –17

Instructor: Mercedes Schuster

Monday to Wednesday March 16 –18

1:00 – 4:30pm

3-day session: $85 members, $100 non-members 1-day session: $30 members, $35 non-members

FREE! MARCH BREAK FAMILY DROP-IN Age: Everyone Monday to Friday March 16 – 20

11:00am –1:00pm

Free Drop-In Discover the gallery with self-serve activities from the art cart! Explore the exhibits, investigate a variety of techniques and create your own art. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

MARCH BREAK ART CAMP 2020

BARCODE 6837

Age: 5 –12

Instructor: Dee Logan

Monday to Friday March 16 – 20

9:00am – 4:00pm

Students will be introduced to contemporary and traditional drawing practices, exploring popular artists and art fundamentals through hands-on studio experience. Tour current exhibitions and build your portfolio!

EXPRESSIONIST SET DESIGN

BARCODE 8837

Age: 12 –17

Instructor: Tyler Muzzin

Tuesday March 17

9:30am –12:30pm

$35 members, $45 non-members This workshop will begin with a brief video and slide lecture about German Expressionism.

Students will be introduced to Expressionism as an animistic method, giving emotion or mood to static objects. Without getting into plot or character details, the sets will have to convey a certain mood (uncanny, pastoral, utopian, dystopian, etc).

SILKSCREEN PRINTMAKING

BARCODE 6839

Age: 12 –17

$150 members, $175 non-members Early-care and/or after-care is an extra $5/day (drop off as early as 8:30am; pick up as late as 4:30pm)

Instructor: Paulina Szczesny

Thursday & Friday March 19 – 20

1:00 – 4:30pm

Explore the creative community and discover the people, animals and other creatures that share our space. This week design and create some amazing projects and objects from a ton of stuff! Discover sculpture, collage, drawing, painting, and more! Tour the exhibits, experiment with a variety of creative techniques and play some really cool games.

Design a logo, create a pattern, and practice printing techniques on paper and fabric.

Students will learn how to properly use tools and materials when creating stencils and stencil designs. All materials are included in the cost of registration. Please bring a plastic bag to carry artworks home.

$35 members, $45 non-members

Public Library Your Destination Destination for for Discovery Discovery Your

MARCH BREAK: UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE GENIUS! Balloon Twisting Workshop Your Destination Destination for for Discovery Discovery Your (6–12 years)

This March Break unlock your creative side with a variety of fun programs that will have you building creations with cardboard, unlocking your inner rock star, creating musical instruments, coding robots, making magic with balloons and experiencing virtual reality. Registration for all March Break programs begins at 10 am, Wednesday, February 26. All March Break Programs are free! See programs for details.

2:00–4:00 pm, Tuesday, March 17 Melissa, of Balloon in a Box Canada, is back for this balloon twisting bonanza. Learn how to make a variety of fun, wacky balloon creations. Registration required.

March Break I Spy (all ages)

Rock & Roll! (6–12 years)

March 14–22 Check out the display case in the Children’s department and test your skills. Get the answers right and you could win fun prizes!

No registration required.

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18 Unleash your inner rock star! Recreate album covers with our green screen or create your own design, and take part in other rockin’ activities. Registration required.

Tinker Labs (6–12 years)

Movie: Frozen II (4–12 years)

March 14–22 Drop into the Children’s Department any time during March Break to check out our Tinker Labs with fun STEAM activities each day. Drop in.

Cardboard Construction (6–12 years)

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Monday, March 16 Discover the endless possibilities of cardboard! Build something with Makedo, create something with Nintendo Labo or explore with Google Cardboard. Bring your creativity, we’ll supply the rest! Registration required.

Cowboy Corbin and the Reading Roundup (4–12 years)

2:00–3:00 pm, Monday, March 16 Cowboy Corbin is rounding up readers to find the fastest, sharpest reader in the West. Prepare for wacky Wild West fun and magic in this interactive presentation. Free tickets available February 26.

Children’s Author Vikki VanSickle (3–6 years)

10:30–11:30 am, Tuesday, March 17 It’s storytime and cuddly fun with author, Vikki VanSickle! Enjoy a reading of her new book, Teddy Bear of the Year, and get whisked away to the annual Teddy Bear’s picnic. Drop in.

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2:00–3:30 pm, Wednesday, March 18 Drop in for popcorn and a movie! Drop in.

Presents for Wildlife (6–12 years)

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Thursday, March 19 Give a gift to wildlife! We’ll be learning how to make birdfeeders and more for your backyard friends. Registration required.

Playdough Party (5–10 years)

2:00–3:30 pm, Thursday, March 19 Explore all things Playdough, including how to create your own!

Registration required.

Rock Party! (6–12 years)

10:30 am–12:00 pm, Friday, March 20 Rocks are anything but boring! Discover how you can paint them into cacti, create a custom Tic-Tac-Toe board and more!

Registration required.

Tech Petting Zoo (4–12 years)

2:00–3:30 pm, Friday, March 20 It’s tech test drive time! Drop in to play with a variety of robots and other technology. We’ll have some classics, like Ozobots and Spheros, plus some exciting new tech to try out. Drop in.

Photo by Wittayayut – Fotolia

SPRING 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. Space is limited.

Please register in advance. Registration is ongoing.

Photo by Arina Habich – Fotolia

STEAM Storytime (1–5 years)

Baby Bubblers (3–36 months)

Wednesdays.................................................... 10:00–10:30 am March 4–April 29 at Woodstock YMCA, Fee: $6 Join us in the pool for this wild and wet storytime for babies and their caregivers with stories, songs and lots of splashing! No registration required.

Babytime (birth to 12 months)

Thursdays........................................................11:00–11:30 am Fridays.............................................................11:00–11:30 am April 2–May 8 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 for Ones & Twos (12–35 mos)

PROGRAMS FOR KIDS Library Scavenger Hunt: Once Upon a Wolfie January 6–March 7 Wolfie is off to Granny’s house, but Red Riding Hood has stolen the basket of goodies he planned to give her. Stumble through a world of fairy tales and nursery rhymes to help Wolife find Red Riding Hood and the missing basket. Drop in each week to find new clues to help Wolfie find Granny’s basket.

Baby Picassos (birth–18 months) 11:00–11:30 am, Monday, March 2 It’s never too early to start creating! Join us the first Monday of the month for messy fun in an interactive program designed especially for little hands. Babies from birth to 18 months and their caregivers are invited to explore, experiment and create art together. All materials are nontoxic and baby friendly.

Registration is ongoing.

Photo by Oksana Kuzmina – Fotolia

Wednesdays..................................................... 11:15–11:45 am Thursdays........................................................10:15–10:45 am April 1–May 7 Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their caregivers with stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft.

Saturdays........................................................ 10:30–11:30 am January 4–May 9 Join us in the program room for this interactive storytime for families with toddlers and preschoolers that include stories, songs and fun STEAM activities. No registration required.

Tales & Tunes (3–5 years)

Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–11:00 am April 1–May 6 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes and a craft.

Story Explorers (3–5 years)

Fridays.............................................................10:15–10:45 am April 3–May 8 Build on stories through fun, hands-on STEAM based activities for preschoolers.

Curiosity Club (2–5 years) Mondays, 2:00–3:00 pm, March 2, 9, 23, 30 Calling all curious preschoolers: join us with your caregiver to learn through play, art, and hands-on activities! This interactive program will foster imagination and creativity while building early literacy skills. No registration required. No program March 16.

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After School Meet Up @ the Library (5–12 years) Wednesdays, 3:45–4:45 pm March 4 STEAM Team March 11 Lego Club & Gaming March 25 Free Tech Time Drop in after school and meet up with your friends! We’ll have tons of fun in our program room with different activities each week. No registration required. No program March 18.

PA Day Fun: Community Helpers

Illustration by Michael Martchenko

(4–10 years) 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Friday, March 6 Enjoy crafts and activities celebrating the people in our community! No registration required.

PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen PA Day VR (10–14 years) 2:30–3:30 pm, Friday, March 6 Try out our virtual reality headset and games with your friends.

Sign up for your 15 minute time slot to try out our HTC Vive.

Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no preexisting medical conditions. Children age 10–12 years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) (13–17 years) 7:00–8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 10 The Library is looking for teens age 13–17 who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen spaces, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens.

You can also earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. We meet the second Tuesday of the month from September to June. Interested teens can contact Heather Mathers at 519-539-4801ext 3013 or email hmathers@mywpl.ca for more information. New members are always welcome!

Teen Virtual Reality (10–17 years)

Paper Bag Princess Day 2:00–4:00 pm, Saturday, March 7 Join WPL to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the classic Canadian story: The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munch! There will be drop in activities for clever princes and princesses, a green screen photo booth with royal props and more! Three cheers for standing up to dragons!

Maker Lab (6–12 years) 2:00–3:30 pm, Saturday, March 14 The second Saturday each month we will introduce kids to really cool, techy, Maker fun. Program robots, play with Lego or try your hand at computer programming, just to mention a few. No registration required.

Paws for Stories (5–10 years) 12:00–1:00 pm, Saturday, March 21 Diggs loves to be read to! Once a month, he will visit the library to listen to your child practice reading. Register for a 15 minute reading session with Diggs, a child certified therapy dog from St. John’s Ambulance. Spaces are limited and registration is ongoing.

Lego Club and Gaming (6–12 years) 2:00–3:30 pm, Saturday, March 28 The fourth Saturday each month come build, play board games or video game with your friends! No registration required.

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6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 17 Sign up for your 15 minute time slot to try out our HTC Vive.

Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no preexisting medical conditions. Children age 10–12 years must have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality activities.

Zombie Apocalypse: Breakout EDU (12–17 years) 6:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18 Challenge yourself in a digital Escape Room! Work with friends to solve riddles and puzzles to save the world from a zombie apocalypse. Registration required.

Limited spaces.

What’s Cooking? (12–17 years)

What’s better than eating? Learning how to cook! Once a month we’ll feature local cooks or fun cooking demos. All you need to bring is your appetite! No registration required.

Cooking with Kim Quigley 6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 24 Learn to make some delicious dishes to amaze your friends and family: quick, take anywhere energy balls, Caesar salad from scratch, and finish off the menu with chocolate fondue!

Easter Egg Decorating 6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, April 7 Learn the techniques for dying Easter eggs and create your own decorative Easter display.

Teen Drop In (10–14 years)

Drop in the fourth Tuesday evening of each month for a variety of crafty and techy activities. Snacks provided. No registration required

Perler Beads and Video Gaming 6:30–8:00 pm, Tuesday, March 31 Come hang out! We’re making perler bead creations and playing video games!

Programs for Adults Seed Library

Early Bird Book Club @ Early Bird Coffee

2nd Friday of the month, 9:00 – 9:45 am Join us at Early Bird Coffee, and start your day with fresh brewed coffee and great book discussion.

March 13

Cilka’s Journey

by Heather Morris

April 17

The Missing Millionaire

by Katie Daubs

Writer’s Circle

March to May Spring is almost here and it is time to visit our seed library to “borrow” vegetable and flower seeds to enhance your garden. In the fall, drop off your seeds for others to borrow next spring.

6:00–8:15 pm, Wednesday, March 4 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 teens to seniors. No program March 18.

Calling all “Mahj” Fans!

Pub Trivia Night

Afternoon Book Club

Traveloguing @ WPL

10:15 am–12:15 pm, Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 For American Mah Jongg players looking for a friendly game, join us in the program room on Tuesday mornings. Don’t know how to play? Drop in and we’ll teach you! We can accommodate up to 16 players, so first come, first serve. On March 17 we will meet in the Rotunda on the second floor.

7:00–9:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18 Join us at Upper Thames Brewing Company once a month for Pub Trivia, where you and your teammates can test your smarts against other beer enthusiasts. Upper Thames Brewing Co. will sell the drinks and WPL will provide the questions! Participants must be 19 years of age or older.

Photo by Bonnie Cohoe

1st Thursday of the month, 1:00–2:30 pm Join us each month for lively conversation and refreshments. Our afternoon book club is now year round!

March 5

The Return of Kid Cooper

by Brad Smith

April 2

The Warehouse by Rob Hart

Evening Book Club @ Crabby Joe’s

Cilka’s Journey

by Heather Morris

7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 25 Tour Croatia by small cruise ship and bike. Familia, Canadian company Pedal and Sea Adventures, leads bike trips around the world. Enjoy great scenery, challenging hills, awesome food and great friends.

Adult Craft Series

New for 2020 is our monthly adult crafting series. Register for a variety of different crafts each month. Registration is ongoing, and some may fees apply.

2nd Wednesday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Join us on our new day at Crabby Joe’s for an enjoyable evening of book discussion and refreshments of your choice.

March 11

Biking and Cruising Croatia with Bonnie Cohoe

April 8

The Missing Millionaire

by Katie Daubs

Moss Terrarium 6:30–8:00 pm, Thursday, March 26 Join us at the library for a verdant glimpse of spring! We will be making an open-top, moss filled terrarium in a mason jar.

Soil and moss will also be provided. $5 material fee due at registration.

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Pet Owners — Did you know? ◗ All dog owners are required to register their dog(s) with the City of Woodstock. ◗ Dog owners who do not register their dog

by January 31 of each year may be subject to a fine. ◗ The tag you purchase annually gives your dog the best chance of being returned to you.

If your dog accidentally gets away from you and is picked up by Animal Control, they have a means to contact you. ◗ Without a tag, dogs that are picked up are held for 3 days and then put up for adoption.

Where to purchase your dog tags ◗ Online payment – if you are registering a new dog or have received an invoice, you can visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca and pay online.

When your payment has been processed we will mail you a receipt and a tag. ◗ Woodstock City Hall (Main Floor), 500 Dundas St, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. (or drop your invoice and payment in the after-hours deposit box at the Reeve St entrance). When your payment has been processed we will mail you a receipt and a tag. ◗ Woodstock Public Library, 445 Hunter St (you must have your invoice) Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–8:30 pm Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday, 1:00–5:00 pm ◗ If you did not receive your invoice please visit main floor of City Hall or call 519-539-2382 ext. 2502. ◗ Questions? Call 519-539-2382 ext. 2502 or email clerksinfo@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Friday Night Movies

Last Friday of the month, starting at 6:00 pm New this winter, join us for free movies the last Friday of the month! We’ll provide the popcorn and movie in our program room complete with surround sound! Use one of our chairs, or bring your own lawn chair. No registration required.

Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood 6:00 pm, Friday, March 27 Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.

Technology Programs for Adults Book a Librarian

Book a time for one-on-one assistance on any topic Book a 30 or 60 minute session to talk to a librarian for help on any topic such as downloading eBooks, navigating your device or laptop, downloading free music or movies from our library website, local history research, and more.

Mondays, Tuesdays.............................................2:30–3:30 pm Wednesdays, Thursdays......................................6:30–7:30 pm Fridays, Saturdays............................................ 10:15–11:15 am

Meet Your iPhone

10:15–11:15 am, Monday, March 9 A hands on iPhone basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports and more. Spaces are limited so register early.

Podcasting How-To

7:00–8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 11 Are you interested in starting your own podcast, but don’t know how to begin? This workshop will introduce a few ideas, applications, software, and an opportunity to try out a Blue Yeti microphone to help you get started. Spaces are limited so register early.

Meet Your iPad

2:30–3:30 pm, Friday, March 27 A hands on iPad basics workshop. Learn about buttons, ports and more. Spaces are limited, so register early.

Introduction to Podcasts

10:15–11:15 am, Monday, March 30 Explore the world of podcasts in this hands-on workshop.

Discover where to find podcasts based on your interests, different types of podcasts, and how to download to your device and listen. Spaces are limited, so register early.

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS SPONSORED BY CITY OF WOODSTOCK March 1 4 10

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16th Annual Rec & Leisure Fair, Cowan Park Sportsplex, 895 Ridgewood Dr, 2:00–4:30pm, Free. Learn about local clubs and activities.

International Women’s Day 2020, Quality Hotel & Suites, 5:00–9:00pm. Tickets $55/person, Youth $30. Contact events@owin.ca for details.

Woodstock Horticultural Society Meeting, Woodstock Fairgrounds, Mutual Building, 7:00pm. Speaker: Kerry Gill, Woodstock Museum. Topic: “Victory Gardens – Then & Now”. There will be door prizes and refreshments. For information, call 519-539-1061.

United Way Oxford ‘Tampon Tuesday,’ Kelseys Roadhouse, 525 Norwich Ave, 5:00–7:00pm. Help us to collect feminine hygiene products and donate them to local agencies. Kelsey’s is generously donating appey’s for all event attendees to enjoy, it is a great time to socialize with friends or colleagues, network, eat good food and have a drink, as well as give back!

Free Family Skate, Community Complex, Red Pad, 381 Finkle St, 1:15–2:30 pm. Sponsored by JCB Real Estate Team..

Photos by Jason Dunham

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Ham & Scalloped Dinner, Royal Canadian Legion BR 55 Ladies Auxiliary, 642 Dundas St, 5:30–7:00pm, $15 per person. Coffee, Tea and Dessert are included. Accessible building. Advanced tickets and take out are available. All are welcome.

Oxford Philatelic & Oxford Topical Exhibitions, Woodstock Christian School, 800 Juliana Dr, 9:30am–4:00pm, free admission. Framed exhibits, 15 dealers, youth gift bags, sales circuits, draw prizes. Everyone welcome.

Woodstock Chamber Forks & Corks, Oxford Auditorium, 875 Nellis St, 6:00–9:00pm, Tickets $50+HST. The most delicious event of the year. See the website for all details. woodstockchamber.ca/forks-and-corks-2020 Oxford Historical Society Meeting, Woodstock Museum NHS, 466 Dundas St, 6:45pm, free. Speaker: Oxford County Archives. Topic: Memories From the Vault.

Merry Striders Spaghetti Dinner, Unifor Hall, 126 Beale St, 5:00–7:00pm. Advance tickets: $14 adult, $8 child & seniors $12. (Prices increase at door). Fundraiser to fight Multiple Sclerosis. For advanced tickets, please call Sandy at 519-535-7551 or Cheryl at 519-485-4715.

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