WOW August 2022

What’s On Woodstock August 2022

Your Go-To Community Magazine

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COWAPOLOOZA RETURNS September 2nd & 3rd featuring The Trews City Beautiful Awards in full bloom Pg. 4

Summer Streetfest set for August 12–13 Pg. 26

OPEN AIR BURN PERMIT ATTENTION HOMEOWNER/RESIDENT

A permit is required for all Open-Air Burning. The holder of this permit must abide by the City of Woodstock Open-Air Burning By-Law #8843-13.

• Locate the Outdoor Fire Container at least 4 metres from any building, structure, property line, tree, hedge, fence, roadway, overhead wire or other combustible article.

• Locate the Outdoor Fire Container on a non-combustible level surface.

• Only conduct the Open-Air Burning between 4:00 p.m. and Midnight, or when used as a Cooking Fire between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

• Only burn commercially produced charcoal, briquettes, or clean, dry, seasoned wood and not burn noxious/hazardous materials.

• Have an effective extinguishing agent of sufficient size and capability to extinguish the fire and ensure the fire is completely extinguished before the site is vacated.

• Not burn if there are rain or fog conditions, if a Smog Alert has been declared or during a municipal fire ban.

• Take extra precaution in dry conditions.

• Ensure the Open-Air Burning does not create a Nuisance.

Fines relating to Open-Air Burning 827.4.1 Did fail to obtain an Open-Air Burning Permit: $50 827.4.4 Did fail to comply with the provisions and conditions of the Open-Air. Burning By-law or permit: $75 827.6.5 Did continue or permit an Open-Air Burning after being directed to discontinue: $410

The following is a list of materials NOT ALLOWED to be burned: “Noxious Materials” means materials that emit or are likely to emit noxious fumes, smoke or other discharge when burned and includes, but is not limited to, tires, plastics, rubber products, drywall, demolition waste, construction waste, paint, animal organic waste, vegetable waste, food waste, biomedical waste, tar, asphalt products, battery boxes, pressure-treated wood, creosote-treated wood, and painted wood.

DO NOT BURN LEAVES, BRUSH, YARD WASTE & GARBAGE! Please bring Brush & Yard Waste to the EnviroDepot located at 944 James Street corner of James Street and Springbank Avenue.

Woodstock Fire Department P.O. Box 1539, 1203 Parkinson Road, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7 519-537-3412 ext. 5203 fire@cityofwoodstock.ca

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Highlights of this By-Law include; but not limited to:

Follow this link to learn more…

The Corporation of the City of Woodstock

Community Grants Program The City of Woodstock is accepting 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 1, 2022. Application and eligibility information is available by phoning the Clerk’s Department at 519-539-1291, or by visiting 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.

Sunayana Katikapalli, Deputy City Clerk The Corporation of the City of Woodstock 500 Dundas Street, P.O. Box 1539 Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: The Woodstock Warriors.

AUGUST 2022

Photo by Andrew Norris

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CITY BEAUTIFUL AWARDS

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THE TREWS SET TO ROCK COWAPOLOOZA

The City Beautiful Awards have always showcased Woodstock’s eye-catching gardens and this summer it’s back.

Woodstock will be the place to be in September when chart-topping hitmakers The Trews take centre stage at Cowapolooza.

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Photo by Andrew Norris

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CANADA DAY A HUGE SUCCESS

Extra space for Woodstock’s popular Canada Day celebrations meant more fun activities for everyone.

STREETFEST FUN & MUSIC

It’s been on hiatus but the City’s downtown core will come alive with a bigger and better Streetfest this month.

ABOUT THE COVER

Cowapolooza 19 is back and happening on Labour Day weekend, September 2nd and 3rd. The headliner for Saturday night is popular band, The Trews.

NEXT EDITION

The September 2022 edition of WOW will be delivered with Canada Post beginning on August 29.

CITY SCHEDULES AND SERVICES 2 2 10 10 12 18

Fire Dept: Open Air Burn Permit Community Grants Program Election 2022: Election Staff Needed Election 2022: Contribution Limits Woodstock Tax & Assessment Info Transit and Para-Transit Schedules

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Transit Changes on September 6th Woodstock Public Library Woodstock Museum NHS Woodstock Art Gallery What’s On Woodstock Rate Card Cowapolooza 19

The cover features photography courtesy thetrewsmusic.com and Brick Wall © Vlad Ivantcov | Dreamstime.com

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City Beautiful Awards in full bloom

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n hold since the event was last presented in 2019, the City of Woodstock’s annual City Beautiful Awards was back in glorious colour to brighten up the lives of residents for the summer of 2022.

“This year our goal was to revive and refresh this program,” explained City of Woodstock’s Manager of Special Events, Kristen Brodhagen. “We strived to further engage the community. The goal of the program is to beautify our neighbourhoods through gardening, while encouraging community engagement through nominations submitted by friends, neighbours and outside parties, of beautiful gardens seen throughout the City of Woodstock.

“This year we implemented online nominations, which made it easier for people to submit their choices. They did so by going to the cityofwoodstock.ca/citybeautiful, where they were also able to submit photos of the nominated gardens. These photos were then added to the City Beautiful

Facebook Event Page. In addition, there was the option of posting submissions on social media and using the hashtag #citybeautiful2022.”

The deadline for nominations was July 24. Finalists were selected the first week of August. This year finalists were invited to a Garden Party in Southside Park, making for an ideal ambiance for garden enthusiasts, all while enjoying food, lawn games, music, announcement of winners and more. The five winning categories were Residential, New Landscape Residential (within the last year), Industrial, Commercial and Institutional.

Different categories of prizes, instead of plaques, were a welcomed part of this year’s City Beautiful Awards.

“First place winners received a $300 gift card to a local garden centre and second place received a $100 gift card,” Kristen said. “Which also supported and recognized local gardening centres.

“The panel of judges consisted of dignitaries and representatives from the Woodstock Horticultural Society.

Properties entered in the program were within the City of Woodstock limits, visible from the street and nominated by the owner or by an outside party and subject to verification by the awards committee.

“We have been looking forward to this great event because of the hiatus, as well, in part due to a slight drop in interest throughout the years. This revamped version served to heighten enthusiasm for this wonderful program now and in coming years.”

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In addition, she pointed to numerous other family-friendly presentations on tap for the two-day festival. For Friday, dubbed Vintage Night, there will a Show and Shine Car Show for the participating classic car owners and enthusiasts from 5-8 pm.

“As well as this stroll down vehicular memory lane, the Scarborough based Pauly & The Greaseballs will take centre stage,” Kristen added. “So, if you’re into great songs like Sha Na Na, Happy Days along with tunes from the movie Grease, be sure to catch this great act from 6:00– 7:30 pm.

Photo courtesy of Pauly & The Greaseballs

he toboggan hills of Southside Park will be alive with the energizing sound of rock music courtesy of chart-topping, award-winning The Trews as they headline the long-anticipated September 2-3 return of the City of Woodstock’s wildly popular Cowapolooza.

Established in the Nova Scotia town of Antigonish in 1997 the band is comprised of founding core members brothers Colin and John-Angus MacDonald (vocals/guitar and lead guitar/vocals, respectively) and bassist Jack Syperek along with Chris Gormley on drums since 2018.

Now centred in Hamilton, Ontario, the crowd-pleasing hard rock combo, currently on its Canada-wide I Wanna Play tour, has produced several monster hits including Not Ready to Go, Hold Me in Your Arms, Tired of Waiting, Highway of Heroes, Rise in the Wake and many more.

“We are very excited to have a huge name like The Trews as part of Cowapolooza,” said The City of Woodstock’s Manager of Special Events Kristen Brodhagen. “After the lengthy hiatus, this is a great band with many accolades and ever-increasing popularity and what a fabulous showcase as our headline act on Saturday night.

“Local audiences will recognize all their hits from over the years and welcome them with open arms punctuated with continuous applause and loud cheers that will ring through the night at Southside Park.”

Pauly & The Greaseballs will kick off Cowapolooza and the Labour Day weekend on Friday, September 2 at 6:00 pm.

Photo courtesy of Bruno Nesci

Bruno Nesci will perform his renowned Elvis Lives show on Friday night at Cowapolooza in Southside Park.

Photo by Jorge Polio Photography

London-based After the Lounge will start the show on Saturday with their popular hard rock music.

“The release of the band’s 2019 five-song EP contains great work with top flight producers Garth Richardson

Photo courtesy thetrewsmusic.com

“Jersey Nights and the Tribute to Grease will have fans singing and maybe even dancing to every tune from this soulful and funky group of Ontario musicians. Next on the bill from 8:00–9:30 pm is Bruno Nesci with his renowned Elvis Lives show.”

A well-known figure in the Elvis Tribute Artist World, he has taken his much-loved act to the world’s stages, performing for the last 22 years as Elvis Presley – the one and only King of Rock and Roll.

Bruno is the only Canadian Elvis Tribute Artist to place in the Memphis, Tennessee’s Ultimate Elvis Contest Top 10 four years in a row. He has even performed with members of Elvis Presley’s actual band.

“For Saturday, we’ve introduced an afternoon of fun, Cowapolooza Kids where kids can enjoy all manner of free activities from 2:00–6:00 pm,” Kristen said. “Beginning at 6:30, After the Lounge, an excellent and popular hard rock band based from London, Ontario with world tour experience, will hit the main stage.

(Rage Against The Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Darius Szczepaniak (Big Sugar, Sum 41).”

Starting 8:30 pm, The Trews, with their chart-topping mix of alt and heavy rock and known for being “Road warriors who are at their best live on centre stage,” will own the rock and roll spotlight in Southside Park.

Initially known as One I’d Trouser, a line they borrowed from a Monty Python song in the movie The Meaning of Life, they have toured with The Rolling Stones and Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin fame.

Adopting The Trews tag in 2002, the group released their debut album under that name in August 2003 and the next year was nominated for the New Group of the Year award at the 2004 Junos. One of Canada’s hardest working bands, the tireless group notches hundreds of shows yearly.

They enjoyed continued success both on the road and in the studio with the 2003 Juno-nominated hit single Not Ready to Go from their gold-certified debut first full-length House of 111 Fame.

The Trews have been touring their latest album all summer.

In 2010, the band issued the stand-alone single Highway of Heroes, a song written for Capt. Nichola Goddard, an old schoolmate of the band’s who was the first female Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan. All proceeds from the single were donated to the Canadian Hero Fund charity.

The Trews’ most recent album Wanderer was released November 19, 2021. The group, living up to their Road Warriors tag, are providing fans with high-energy power performances playing to packed houses and overflowing outdoor crowds from East to West across Canada.

For more up-to-date information on Cowapolooza 2022, visit Cowapolooza.ca, or the City of Woodstock on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: $12,500,000.

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SOUTH GATE CENTRE FOR ACTIVE ADULTS E X P A N D I N G THE POSSIBILITIES Providing enrichment to active adults in Oxford County and developing premier event spaces.

Learn how you can contribute at www.southgatectr.ca/aplacetobe

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S O U T H G AT E C E N T R E We are a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to engage the 50+ community in an open, active, social environment driven by voluteers. We promote wellness to fill one’s mind, body and soul. We do this through innovative programming and a welcoming environment and culture.

We are also home to LOCAL ROOTS, a locally run and sourced kitchen that offers nutricious and delicious home-cooked meals and desserts for reasonable prices.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – to grab a sandwich, salad, snack; sit down and have a meal with friends at Local Roots Cafe, or order ahead for curbside pickup (or free delivery) or let Local Roots Catering cater your next function either at the Centre or at the venue of your choice.

Drop in for any class • Fitness classes - Cardio, Pickleball, Stretch, Weights, Yoga, Zumba • Dancing - Line and Couples Dancing • Education programs and a Library • Card Games, Billiards, Darts • Trail Walking, Nordic Pole Walking and Bicycle Groups Drop-in class prices: $5 or $10 if instructor‑led.

Or join us for Dinners, Dancing, Bus Trips, Social Time and more!

www.southgatectr.ca southgatectr south_gate_centre

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Municipal Election Staff Needed Photos by Pichetw – Fotolia and Andrew Norris

• Managing Deputy Returning Officer: oversees an election polling location • Deputy Returning Officer: issues ballots to qualified electors • Poll Clerk: electronically strikes voters off the voters’ list • Revisions Clerk: makes electronic revisions to the voters’ list • Vote Tabulator Operator: processes ballots into the vote tabulator

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he key to any successful event is having the right people at the right time to do the job successfully.

The Woodstock municipal and school board election scheduled for October 24th will be no different. More than one hundred temporary staffing positions will need to be filled to be able to run a smooth and timely election.

The City of Woodstock election team has already commenced their recruitment efforts. The call for election workers was posted on the City’s website in June and a number of applications have already been received electronically.

The City of Woodstock uses traditional paper ballot voting with the use of electronic tabulators to speed the results tally at the end of election day. Traditional paper ballot elections do require more human resources, and numerous roles will be required at the polling locations.

Positions to be filled and brief role responsibilities are as follows:

• Greeter: ensures voters are directed to the appropriate areas • Floater: someone who is able to fill in for any of the other roles Individuals with past municipal, provincial, or federal election experience are encouraged to apply, not only for the skill set that they will bring to the job, but the understanding that it will be a long and tiring day. Election staff are required to be at the polls to set up before opening and stay after the close of polls until the work is done. That includes clean up, reconciliation, and other duties necessary to wrap up the day. Election staff training will be provided and is essential for being prepared for advance polls and election day polls.

Election workers are critical to ensuring a successful, fair, and accurate election and are an important part of the democratic process. Those interested in working the Woodstock municipal and school board election should apply online via the City’s website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca. Applications will be accepted until mid-September, with hiring and training to follow.

Contribution Limits for Electors

Did you know… that electors who contribute to municipal candidate and third party advertisement campaigns whether it is money, goods or services cannot contribute more than:

(i)

a total of $1,200 to any one candidate or third party advertiser in an election, and

(ii) a total of $5,000 to two or more candidates for offices on the same council or local board, or to two or more registered third parties registered in the same municipality.

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The names and addresses of contributors and the amounts contributed will be recorded on candidates’ and third party advertisers’ publicly available financial statements following the election. Any contributor who has exceeded the contribution limits will have their name automatically sent to the Compliance Audit Committee for a decision on whether to commence legal proceedings against the contributor.

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City of Woodstock

2022

Tax & Assessment Information

Tax Rate Calculation: Tax Levy ÷ Total Assessment

=

Tax Rate

Your taxes = Tax Rate

×

Assessed Value of Your Property

Budget Item

Value

2022 Total Budget

$ 133,406,996

2022 Revenues: General Revenues

28,749,440

To Be Raised Through Taxation

104,657,556

TOTAL

$ 133,406,996

Property Tax Calculation: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4:

Budget & Tax Levy approved by City Council Assessment Provided by Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Tax Levy ÷ Total Assessment = Tax Rate Your Taxes = Tax Rate × Assessed Value of Your Property

Comparative Tax Levies for 2022 & 2021 Taxes on an Average Residential Property Tax Levies Assessed Value

2022

2021

$ 261,420

$ 259,775

Municipal

Difference $ 1,645

0.63%

2,618.48

2,537.29

81.19

3.20%

County

982.81

953.47

29.34

3.08%

Education

399.97

397.46

2.52

0.63%

3,888.22

$ 113.04

2.91%

TOTAL

$

4,001.26

$

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 2022 will be spent:

Questions about your assessment?

Call MPAC: 1-866-296-6722 Other Cultural, 1.27¢ Library, 2.55¢

Education 14.92¢

Parks & Recreation, 6.68¢

City of Woodstock 61.93¢

Planning & Development, 0.90¢ General Government, 9.05¢

Capital Expenditures, Out of Revenue, 3.82¢

Fire, 9.01¢

Transit, 2.88¢

County 23.15¢

Police, 16.74¢ Roadways, Storm, 9.03¢

TOTAL: City of Woodstock, 61.93¢

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

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City of Woodstock – Revenue Sources:

Grants, 3% Licences & Permits, 1% Equipment Revenue, 1% Penalties, Fines & Interest, 1% Various Sales including Land, 5% User Fees & Rentals, 3%

Taxation, 72%

Questions about your taxes?

Reserve & Reserve Fund Contributions, 4%

Recovered from Others, 9%

Call the Tax Department:

519-539-1291 City of Woodstock – Percentage of Taxes Paid

by Each Property Class:

Other, 0.4%

Industrial, 14.6%

Commercial, 19.8%

Residential, 61.9%

Multi-Residential, 3.3%

2022

Gaming Revenues, 1%

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

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 preauthorized payment (registration form available on our website at www.cityofwoodstock.ca under ‘Applications & Forms’), internet banking, debit, post-dated cheque or cash.

The first installment of your final tax bill is due August 31, 2022 and the second installment on October 31, 2022.

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 thereafter until payment is received.

To receive your tax notifications by email, please complete the electronic property tax notice agreement found at www.cityofwoodstock.ca under ‘Applications & Forms,’ and submit to City Hall.

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

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* City of Woodstock

Bugs Bunny invades Woodstock When focusing on the Woodstock Art Gallery over the years, one tends to discuss great artists like Florence Carlyle, Devon Paquette, Blanche Longworth, John McEwen and others. But Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd and Daffy Duck? Well, they appeared in the Friendly City from November 10, 2018 to January 26, 2019 when the animated characters and others were part of the exhibition The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons, a look at how these cartoons were made. Included were numerous cels, model sheets, animation drawings and concept paintings outlining the evolution of Bugs, Elmer, Porky Pig, Wile E. Coyote and other inhabitants of the film studio’s family of popular animated figures.

All images ©2017, Warner Bros. Inc.

The birth of Cowapolooza Cowapolooza was introduced to Woodstock and area in the summer of 2002. The City created a festival to promote and preserve Woodstock’s heritage as the “Dairy Capital” as well as to draw attention to our fast growing and progressive community. The Community Services Department took a new direction in marketing the Friendly City by capitalizing on its natural acronym C.O.W. - City of Woodstock and the fact that we’re the dairy capital. It’s easy to say “apolooza” is a commonly used reference to indicate or suggest a festival… Thus, C.O.W.apolooza was born.

A Sesquicentennial Celebration of Mackay’s Arrival in Taiwan Dr. George Leslie Mackay was the first overseas missionary sent by the Canadian Presbyterian Church.

He set out from Canada in 1871 and arrived in Tamsui on March 9, 1872. In fond commemoration of his contribution to Taiwan, Chunghwa Post has issued a souvenir sheet with a portrait of Dr. Mackay. The stamp was first issued on March 9 of this yeor.

Theatre thrived in the 1950s With the Second World War over, military personnel settling in back home and families looking for quality local entertainment, Theatre Woodstock was the place to go during the 1950s. The company then performed on the WCI stage. From the early to late years of the decade there were more than 2,000 subscribers, a very healthy number. In 1950 the plays were Junior Miss, Thunder Rock, See How They Run, Belvedere and The Paragon. The decade ended with 1959’s productions of Sabrina Fair, Born Yesterday, Solid Gold Cadillac and Inherit the Wind. Meanwhile on the night of July 13, 1953 just 38 kilometres down the road and under a massive tent, acclaimed stage/film actor Sir Alec Guinness in the lead role of Tyrone Guthrie’s production of Richard III was helping kick off the inaugural season of the Stratford Festival.

COW Tales have been contributed by Geoff Dale and Andrew Norris.

Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock

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Cow-tales

way back when

CONTEST

THE WINNER of the May/June/July ‘Way Back When’ Contest

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. When did the present Woodstock bus service began its operations in the Friendly City? (See pg. 26)

Q. What was the construction cost of the Woodstock District Community Complex? (See pg. 7)

is Jon Gerantonis of Woodstock! He correctly answered that Pavlo headlined at the first two “Art in the Park” events. Jon wins a $50 gift card from Boston Pizza Woodstock, plus he now qualifies for a $100 Boston Pizza Woodstock gift card to be drawn from all the monthly winners in November.

Q. About how many tulips imported from Holland does the City of

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Q. What local hockey team did the late/great Walter Gretzky play for during the mid 1950s? (See pg. 3)

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Send your answer along with your name and phone number to wow@ cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, August 12, 2022. You can also drop your answer in the contest box at City Hall.

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Canada Day 2022 memorable for special events manager

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other stakeholders, were all willing to go above and beyond, going the extra mile to make this a very special day.

Without this kind of support, such a day could not have been possible.”

Kristen pointed out that this is a family-oriented event designed for all ages young and young-at-heart featuring everything from main stage entertainers like Scarecrow and No Sugar Tonight to face painting, pony rides, an inflatable, mini-Ferris wheel, a photobooth and a meet-andgreet with Moana, Rapunzel and Spiderman.

“With so many enjoying themselves, exceptional interdepartmental support, countless others volunteering their time, this is the very definition of community,” Kristen concluded. “It makes me proud, happy and eager for future City of Woodstock events.”

Contributed photo courtesy of Kristen Brodhagen

ith ideal weather conditions and additional space for family-oriented activities, a huge turnout of residents and visitors who attended the City of Woodstock’s Canada Day Celebration proved – after a three-year absence – to be a hugely successful celebration for participants, spectators and organizers at the 2022 event.

Reviewing her first major event with the City of Woodstock, the City’s Manager of Special Events, Kristen Brodhagen, described it as, “absolutely amazing and well attended despite the threat of rain throughout the day.”

“So many members of the community attended the celebration in Southside Park,” she said. “Smiling faces of all ages enjoying a wide variety of activities, demonstrated just how much Canada Day has been missed.

“Everyone in attendance was so glad to gather to celebrate. The Community had nothing but good things to say about this special event. When the fireworks began, the excitement was apparent with people cheering out loud at each burst of light.”

Relocating this year’s impressive fireworks, meant considerably more room to stage the numerous activities, for example a full Canadian Kids Zone, where the seemingly endless activities were free for young participants.

“The main stage hosted crowd-pleasing entertainers throughout the day,” Kristen added. “The seating was ideal because, similar to the upcoming Cowapolooza, spectators could sit comfortably on the toboggan hills with an excellent view of the performers there and from the beverage gardens. Food and Beverage vendors and people taking in the fun also had more space.

“Another popular attraction was the Touch-a-Truck activity, which allowed many delighted children to meet Police K9 dogs Taz and Striker, the chance climb inside a police cruiser, a City bus, a school bus, Public Works Equipment, and much more.”

With Southside Park and surrounding areas packed for the fireworks, generously sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., the fireworks could be seen throughout Woodstock.

“I was simply overjoyed with the turnout,” Kristen said.

“It was great to see everyone so truly excited. The buzz on social media leading up to and during the event was very impressive.

“Staff from numerous City departments, volunteers, sponsors, service organizations such as the Woodstock Lions Club, who hosted the beverage garden and many

It was so easy to make friends at the City of Woodstock’s Canada Day 2022 celebrations as the delighted Manager of Special Events Kristen Brodhagen discovered when she visited the pony ride attraction in Southside Park.

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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 Transit Fare Rates & Special Discount Passes 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 Adult Pass (non-transferable), Monthly............ $60 Group Pass (2–5 riders), All day....................$7.50

PARA-TRANSIT Para-Transportation Services Available for Registered Eligible Individuals Para-Transit Service provided by Voyago Transit

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.

PURCHASE MONTHLY PASS AND HAN-D-RIDE DISCOUNT AT THESE LOCATIONS • • • • •

City Hall Community Complex Engineering/Public Works Foodland Pioneer Gas Station, Norwich Ave

• Southside Aquatic Centre • St. Mary’s H.S. (Student & Han-D-Ride only) • Walmart Lottery Kiosk • Woodstock Art Gallery • Woodstock Museum NHS

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.

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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

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Walking Wonders (birth to 12 months)

Fall Storytimes

Welcome back to the Library!

Once again we will be offering in-person storytimes at the Library! Each program includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, songs, and activities led by a library professional to help children develop early literacy skills and a love of reading.

Space is limited. Visit the link on the Kids Storytime page on our website to register.

Registration for the fall session starts Tuesday, September 6.

Tales & Tunes (3–5 years) Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–11:00 am September 14–October 19 Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes, and a craft. Registration required.

Toddler Tales (12–35 months)

Fridays.............................................................11:00–11:45 am September 16–October 21 A storytime for infants and their caregivers that begins outside the library with a stroller walk and ends with songs, rhymes, and stories at a nearby park! Enjoy time with your little one and social time with other parents and caregivers. We will not meet if the weather is rainy. No registration required.

Summer Programs for Children Little Reader’s Book Club

Register any time and start reading together!

Engaging the littlest reader is simple: read a book – any book – to your newborn or toddler! The goal is to read 1000 books before they start Kindergarten – you’ll be surprised how easy it can be! Our online book club will help you track your little reader’s progress.

Visit www.mywpl.ca for more information about how to sign up for this very special book club.

Wednesdays..................................................... 11:15–11:45 am September 14–October 19 Thursdays........................................................10:15–10:45 am September 15–October 20 Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their caregivers with stories, rhymes, songs, and a simple craft.

Registration required.

I Spy Challenge (6–12 years)

Babytime (birth to 12 months)

Library Story Walk (family)

Thursdays........................................................11:00–11:30 am September 15–October 20 Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their caregivers that introduces them to a life-long love of books with songs, active rhymes and stories. Registration required.

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August 2, Summer Vibes Drop into the library and check out the display case in the Children’s Department to test your skills with our monthly I Spy quizzes for great prizes!

Saturdays....................................................10:00 am–4:00 pm August 6, 13, 20, 27 Take a walk outside around the Library and enjoy a story as you walk from page to page! No registration required.

TD Summer Reading Club

Little Crafters (3–5 years) Tuesdays................. 10:30–11:30 am August 2–23 A fun filled hour brimming with awesome crafts, stories, and activities for preschoolers with a different theme each week. Registration required.

Craft Club (6–9 years)

Tuesdays.....................2:00–3:30 pm August 2–23 Join the club and try out some fun crafts and activities with a different theme each week. Registration required.

Program runs June 13 to September 3 Registration is ongoing

Starting June 13, families can register online for our Beanstack TD Summer Reading Club and then drop into the library to pick up your TD Summer Reading Club kit that includes a book for you to track your badges and a Bingo card. Each time you complete a Bingo card challenge, come into the library to have it stamped and earn prizes! You can also track the number of books read throughout the summer to earn digital badges and opportunities to enter our end of summer draws for great prizes!

Monday Mashup

Mondays will feature a mashup of fun programs and activities for kids including STEAM activities, crafts, and more! Registration required.

Balloon Twisting (8–12 years) 2:00–4:00 pm, Monday, August 8 Balloon artist, Melissa Sherk, will lead participants in this workshop where they will create an assortment of amazing balloon creations to take home.

Virtual Visit with Ripley’s Aquarium (6–12 years) 10:15 am–12:00 pm, Monday, August 15 Have you ever wondered what life at the aquarium is like?

Here’s your chance to find out! Join us in-person at the library as we go on a virtual tour of the aquarium together. After the tour, you will get the chance to make your very own aquariuminspired art piece!

Boredom Busters (10–13 years) Wednesdays........................................................2:00–3:30 pm August 3–24 Bored and looking for something fun to do? Then sign-up Wednesday afternoons for awesome crafts and activities.

Registration required.

Read On! (6–12 years)

Thursdays........................ 2:00–3:30 pm August 4–25 Each week we will celebrate a famous children’s author or illustrator, or a favourite storybook character with crafts and activities. Registration required.

Game On! (Family)

Fridays................................................................2:00–3:30 pm August 5–26 Drop into the program room for an afternoon of fun games! Play giant Snakes & Ladders, Bingo, video games or design and craft your own game.

A different activity each week. No registration required.

Balloon Cars (8–12 years) 10:30 am–12:00 pm, Monday, August 22 Join us to create, decorate and race balloon powered dragsters using simple materials for a fun exploration of energy and mechanisms!

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Summer Programs for Teens Teen Summer Drop In (12–17 years)

Tuesdays............................................................ 6:30–8:00 pm Come by the Library on Tuesday nights throughout the Summer for crafts, videogames, VR, and other fun activities. Some programs will require registration.

Board Game Night Tuesday, August 2 Bring your friends for an evening of great board games like Catan, Pandemic, Ticket to Ride and more!

Henna Workshop 6:00–8:00 pm, Tuesday, August 9 Join us for a workshop with premier henna artist, Maggie, certified by the International Certification for Natural Henna Arts. Participants will learn about the history and various styles of henna, plus get their own design courtesy of Maggie.

Registration required.

Trivia Night Tuesday, August 16 Test your trivia knowledge while you play Kahoot trivia with your friends.

Craft Night – Tie Dye T Shirts Tuesday, August 23 Bring a t-shirt and learn the art of tie dye!

TAG – Teen Advisory Group (13–17 years) 2nd Tuesday of the month, September to June 7:00–8:00 pm We are looking for teens who want the opportunity to share their ideas for ways to improve our teen space, YA collections and to help plan fun events for teens. Earn community service hours towards your high school diploma. Pick up an application at the library or visit our website to download the application. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 2, 2022. Applicants will be contacted by phone for an interview.

Summer Programs for Adults

Oxford Reads 2022

Driven: the Secret Life of Taxi Drivers

by Marcello Di Cintio

In partnership with Oxford County Library, our 2022 Oxford Reads title is Driven: The Secret Life of Taxi Drivers

by Marcello Di Cintio. In a series of interviews with North American taxi drivers, the author turns the reader’s attention from the passengers to the drivers, focusing on their stories. The result is a thought-provoking book about immigration, struggle, survival, and perseverance. Look for other related events celebrating the Oxford Reads title, happening throughout Woodstock and Oxford County in September and October and more information on the Zoom Gala Author Event on Saturday, October 22.

Book a Librarian

Book a time for one-on-one assistance on any topic Mondays & Tuesdays..........................................2:30–3:30 pm Thursdays...........................................................6:30–7:30 pm Fridays............................................................. 10:15–11:15 am Call the library to book a 30 minute in-person session to talk to a librarian about any topic: navigating your device or laptop; downloading eBook and eAudio books; streaming free eMusic or eMovies; and more.

Lawn Chair Afternoon Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:00–3:00 pm Weather permitting, bring your lawn chair and gather on the east lawn to join in on lively discussion and to share what you are reading. If the weather is rainy, come inside and head to the adult fiction area of the Library.

Adult Summer Book Club

June 27 to September 3 Visit our website to register on Beanstack for a summer of great reading and fun. Once you have registered, come to the adult department to get your reading bingo card for fun reading challenges as you read throughout the summer.

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August 9

Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones

September 13

Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers by Marcello Di Cintio

Zoom Evening Book Club

7:00–8:00 pm Check the Adult Program page of our website to register each month for your Zoom evening book club invite to enjoy an evening of book discussion and conversation.

Kahoot Pub Trivia Night

7:00–8:30 pm, Wednesday, August 17 Follow the link from our website to register online using Kahoot for our monthly live trivia night!

You can test your smarts against other trivia enthusiasts. You can still enjoy your Upper Thames Brewing Co. beer from home!

Virtual Trail Guide

X WPL YouTube video posted biweekly on Monday evenings starting May 2 to August 22

Wednesday, August 10

Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones

Thursday, September 8

Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers by Marcello Di Cintio

Left in Stitches! Crafting Circle (Teens and adults) Saturdays............................................................2:00–3:00 pm August 13 Do you knit, crochet, sew, or cross-stitch? Looking for an opportunity to find fellow crafters in your community? Then drop into the library to show off your latest projects, discuss techniques, make new friends, and craft together. We’ll meet upstairs in the fiction area of the library. All are welcome.

Tune into our YouTube channel, myWPL, for a new virtual trail guide. Get all the tips and suggestions for how to best enjoy the many hiking trails, walkways, and bike paths in the Woodstock area. Each post will feature a different trail.

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

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

A: More than 40,000.

Crafty Adults

Photo supplied

7:00–8:00 pm, Thursdays Join us in the program room for an evening of crafting.

Registration required. Spaces are limited.

DIY Yarn Banners Thursday, August 18 Add colour and texture to any space with these simple, decorative yarn banners. A variety of yarn colours will be available, or if you have a partial ball of yarn bring it along.

Bring your own refreshments. Registration is ongoing.

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WOODSTOCK MUSEUM NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

466 Dundas St., Woodstock ON 519-537-8411 | www.woodstockmuseum.ca

OPEN

Tuesday to Friday 10:00am–5:00pm Saturday 12:00–5:00pm

SAMPLES OF PRIDE A sampling of The ArQuives’ National Portrait Collection

75th

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June 1 – September 3

Celebrate Pride Month with a bit of history.

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

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FORM AND FLOWERS

On view until September 24, 2022

VISUAL ELEMENTS 64 Annual Juried Exhibition

On view until September 24, 2022 JURORS

Peter Flannery Ruth Hartley John Hartman

Credit Line: Ruth Hartley, Cherry Blossom Time, 2020, Porcelain, 7 x 5 x 5 in

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2pm Walk & talk with the jurors of Visual Elements 64. Awards for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be announced.

3pm Artist talk with Ruth Hartley

Photo by Andrew Norris

Excitement builds for Streetfest 2022

W

ith the two-year Summer Streetfest hiatus in the past, the much-anticipated seasonal highlight for the City of Woodstock, is ready for its return to the downtown core in grand and exciting style from August 12-13.

“After Kate Leatherbarrow, one of our local downtown business owners met with the Downtown BIA staff and then myself, it was evident that the enthusiasm was there, and Merchants would be more than pleased, and eager to get onboard for this fantastic traditional event.” said organizing hoc committee Chairperson and Vice-chair of the Downtown Woodstock BIA, Melanie Burns.

“Earlier in the year when the BIA would customarily start the huge undertaking of planning the event, there was still uncertainty in the air with Covid restrictions, so it was a bit of an unknown scenario with respect to a decision to stage Streetfest 2022 or hold off until 2023. Since that time, restrictions were eased, outdoor events started back up including our Summer Market Series, and now more than ever we welcome any idea that helps to promote our downtown and its businesses, so the prospect of a Streetfest was back on the table.”

The creation of an ad hoc Streetfest committee for the first time has been of major assistance in dealing with a variety of concerns including a much shorter period of time in which Streetfest would be organized and also the July 8 retirement of Downtown Woodstock BIA Virginia Armstrong.

“Comprised of various downtown business owners, the committee has been extremely helpful, offering ideas, reaching out to contacts, getting the Streetfest word out there, acting as a sounding board, overall pitching in 100%, and their passion and support for the event is clear.

We’re very grateful for the committee and any volunteers that will make this event the success we know it’s going to be.”

There will be a lot of activity and family fun as you stroll down the street, seeing all the local entertainment, vendors showcasing their goods, artisans, musicians, kids’ activities, organizations, demonstrations, extended patios, tasty food, thirst-quenching refreshments and much more. Despite the shortage of time and subsequent rush to organize this year’s event, the mood amongst participants and the community is supportive and excited.

“We’re thrilled that the ever-popular Streetfest Cruise for South Gate Centre will be back this year too on the Sunday, with the section of Dundas Street remaining closed to allow for the 300 cars on display. The car show is always a fan favourite!”

More information on Summer Streetfest 2022 can be found on the Downtown Woodstock BIA Facebook page as well as the website www.downtownwoodstock.ca/summer-streetfest.

Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’ contest on page 15 and enter today!

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Cops and Rodder Monday Night Cruise Nights, South Gate Centre, 5:00–8:00pm. Show off your ride!

Admission is free, but donations are encouraged!

Lawn Chair Afternoon Book Club, Woodstock Public Library, 2:00–3:00pm. Easy Beauty by Chloe Cooper Jones will be discussed. Visit mywpl.ca for details.

Summer Market Series, Downtown Woodstock, Museum Square, 12:00–7:00pm. For details visit downtownwoodstock.ca/summermarket.

Summer Streetfest, Downtown Woodstock, Live music, vendors, shopping, food trucks, patios and family fun activities. For details, visit www.downtownwoodstock.ca/ summer-streetfest.

Left in Stitches! Crafting Circle, Woodstock Public Library, 2:00–3:00pm. Teens and adults are welcome to drop in to show off your latest projects, discuss techniques and make new friends! Visit mywpl.ca.

Open Stage Night, Early Bird Coffee, 375 Dundas St, 6:00–9:00pm. Share your acoustic music, poetry, spoken word and art. Special menu available. Join as performer or patron. Contact Jenilee Halls at 519-535-3555 or jenileehalls@yahoo.com.

Theatre Woodstock STAGES presents Willy Wonka Kids, Market Centre, Aug. 18, 19 & 20 at 7:00pm. Aug. 19 at 11:00am. theatrewoodstock.com or 519-537-2582.

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Cowapolooza 19, Southside Park. Friday, 6:00pm: Pauly & The Greaseballs and Bruno Nesci as ‘Elvis Lives.’

Saturday, 2:00pm: Cowapolooza Kids with free fun for families. 6:30pm: After the Lounge followed by The Trews at 8:30pm. Visit Cowapolooza.ca for details.

Transit Fares increase today and Route 1 changes at Huron and Devonshire. See details on pg. 19.

Zoom Evening Book Club, Check the Adult Program page at mywpl.ca for your invitation to discuss Driven: The Secret Lives of Taxi Drivers by Marcello Di Cintio.

Summer Market Series, Downtown Woodstock, Museum Square, 12:00–7:00pm. For details visit downtownwoodstock.ca/summermarket.

Summer Open House, Woodstock Art Gallery, 2:00pm, Walk and talk with jurors of Visual Elements 64. 3:00pm, Artist talk with Ruth Hartley. For details, please visit www.woodstockartgallery.ca.

Hike for Hospice, Roth Park, Tribute Ceremony at 10:00am. Register or donate online at support.von.ca/ hikeforhospice. Contact us at oxfordgiving@von.ca.

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Saturday, September 3

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AFTER THE LOUNGE, with headliner,

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Food & marketplace vendors on-site

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COWAPOLOOZA KIDS Saturday, September 3 | 2:00 – 6:00pm

Hey kids! This one’s for you!

Join us for free family fun with activities throughout the park!

Face painters, balloon artists, inflatables, entertainment, rides and more!

Cowapolooza Show & Shine Car Show Friday, September 2 | 5:00 – 8:00pm

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Friday, September 2 | 6:00 – 9:30pm Pauly & The Greaseballs, with headliner Elvis Lives, Bruno Nesci

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