A CALENDAR OF SUMMER HAPPENINGS

COMPILED BY JANET KERR DIMOND • ILLUSTRATIONS BY JIM

STEWART

ARTS & LETTERS

NOW – JUN 24 : KEIGHT MACLEAN:

ORDINARY WOMEN An award-winning, Queer, disabled female artist reproduces historical portraits of women with a twist. Tues-Sat 11am-4pm. Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89, Mulmur. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

NOW – JUL 2 : A ROUND THE SQUARE

ART SHOW AND SALE Featuring 35 artists, 110 works on 12 x 12-inch square canvases including 3D works. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

NOW – SEP 1 : #HOPEANDHEALING

CANADA WITH TRACEY­ MAE CHAMBERS Constructed with red wool, silk and cotton yarn to start a conversation about healing. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOW – SEP 3 : ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ੇ

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‘CH THARE Ṛ | A CRACK IN THE MIRROR A survey of multimedia work by artist Simranpreet Anand. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

JUN 22 : CRICUT: LIBRARY TOTE

BAG No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Library devices with Cricut Design Space installed available. Free, register. 6:30pm. Caledon Library, 20 Snelcrest Dr, Caledon. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUN 22 : CONNECTIONS: ART + BOOK CLUB Discuss Bonnie Garmus’ novel Lessons in Chemistry and women in STEM fields. Tour of Iron Willed exhibition. Free, register with Brampton Library. 7-8:30pm. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

JUL 2 – AUG 6 : YOURS TO DISCOVER: SIGHTS/SITES OF PEEL REGION Visual records of a place and time in various media. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

JUL 5 – AUG 6 : LIGHT. COLOUR. TEXTURE Kathryn Thompson, glass; Marnie Cooke, paint; Brian Parrott, wood. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

JUL 6 & 19 : LASER ­ ENGRAVED

BOOKMARKS Use our Glowforge 3D Laser Cutter to create a bookmark. No previous experience necessary. All supplies provided. Free, register Jul 1 at 10am. Jul 6: 6:30pm. Jul 19: 2pm. Caledon Library, 20 Snelcrest Dr, Caledon. 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUL 22 : NOTEBOOK & JOURNAL

MAKING – AGES 16+ Use decorative papers and learn a book-binding stitch. No experience necessary.

1-3pm. $25; register. MoD, Airport Rd & Hwy 89, Mulmur. 1-877-9417787; dufferinmuseum.com

AUG 9 – SEP 10 : AS THE STORY GOES

Sometimes the artist’s narrative turns to exploration. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

AUG 12 : MODERN BATIK (EAST AFRICAN FABRIC ART) – AGES 12+ Design your own batik artwork with Deon Best. No experience necessary. All materials provided. 1-4pm. $50, register. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

AUG 16 & 24: EMBROIDERED TEA TOWELS Use our Janome Embroidery Machine to decorate a tea towel. No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Free, register Aug 1 at 10am. Aug 16: 2pm. Aug 24: 6:30pm. Caledon Library, 20 Snelcrest Dr, Caledon. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

AUG 29 & SEP 26 : MOD MASTERCLASS: CYANOTYPES Learn a 170-yearold photographic printing process with Jo Thomson. Wear something to protect clothing. Aug 29: 10am. Sep 26: 1pm. $85, register online. Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89, Mulmur. 1-877-941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

SEP 10 : THE EDEN MILLS WRITERS’ FESTIVAL Showcase of 60+ established and emerging Canadian writers in all genres. Noon-6pm. Eden Mills. 519-341-4320; emwf.ca

SEP 14 – OCT 2 : HEADWATERS

ARTS FALL FESTIVAL JURIED ART

SHOW & SALE Opening Night Gala, Jurors Walk, Arts Marketplace, live concert by The Campfire Poets, A Bookish Afternoon featuring Canadian authors. Arts Marketplace and Jurors

Walk free. Tickets: Opening Night Gala, The Campfire Poets, Bookish Afternoon. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton. Headwaters Arts Gallery, 519-943-1149; headwatersarts.org

SEP 29 – OCT 1 : CREEMORE

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Comedy, activities, and artists in venues, homes and on porches. Sep 30: Special program for the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. 3 Caroline St W, Creemore. Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society, 705-466-9906; phahs.ca

Community

FARMERS’ MARKETS

ORANGEVILLE : May 6, Saturdays, 8am1pm, to Oct 21. Second St & Broadway. orangevillefarmersmarket.ca

CREEMORE : May 20, Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm, to Oct 28. Station on the Green parking lot, 10 Caroline St E. creemorefarmersmarket.ca

GRAND VALLEY : Jun 21, Jul 26, Aug 23. 3-8pm. Elizabeth Taylor Pavilion, 32 Water St, Grand Valley. landmangardens.ca

ERIN : June 22, Thursdays, 3-6:30pm, to Sep 28. Erin Fairgrounds, 184 Main St. erinfarmersmarket.ca

TBC BOLTON SUMMER MARKET : The Royal Courtyards, 18 King St E. downtownbolton.ca

NOW – ONGOING : GENERATIONS

LOST: HEALING THE LEGACY OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS The enduring impacts on survivors, descendants and society. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOW – ONGOING : IRON WILLED: WOMEN IN STEM Recognition for the crucial role of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).

PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905-791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

NOW – SEP 30 : BEYOND THE BARS: THE HISTORY OF THE PEEL COUNTY JAIL Stories of those who spent time within. PAMA, 9 Wellington St E, Brampton. 905791-4055; pama.peelregion.ca

JUN 16 : SHELBURNE BLOOD DONOR

CLINIC Same day and open appointment spots available. Book now online. 3:306:30pm. Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex, Shelburne. Canadian Blood Services, 1-888-236-6283; blood.ca

JUN 16 : CREEMORE CELEBRATES

SUMMER SOLSTICE A magical evening of music surrounded by nature and warm community spirit. 5-10pm. Free. Creemore Village Green, 181 Mill St, Creemore. Creemore BIA, experiencecreemore.com

JUN 16, 23 & 30 : FRIDAY NIGHT FUN

DARTS – 19+ Drop-in evening for new and experienced players. 7:30-9:30pm. $5/week. Cash prizes. Alton Legion Br 449, 1267 Queen St, Alton. altonlegion.ca

JUN 16 & 23, JUL 7 & 14, AUG 4 & SEP 1 :

6 FRIDAYS IN THE PARK A range of live music, children’s entertainment and community activities. 6pm. Free. Jack Downing Park, 140 Main St E, Shelburne. 519-925-2600 x239; shelburne.ca

JUN 17 : CALEDON DAY 2023 Kids’ activities, local vendors, musical acts including four-time Juno Award winners

The Sheepdogs, fireworks and more.

2-10pm. Caledon East Community Complex, Caledon East. Town of Caledon, 905-584-2272 x4376; caledon.ca

JUN 18 : RELESSEY MEMORIAL

All welcome. 2:30-4pm. Relessey Church, 874615 Dufferin Cty Rd 8 and 5th Ln, Mono. Relessey Cemetery Board, 519-941-1100.

Abbreviations

CCS

Caledon Community Services

CPCC

Caledon Parent-Child Centre

CVC

Credit Valley Conservation

DCAFS

Dufferin Child and Family Services

DCCRC

Dufferin County Community Resource Circle

DPSN

Dufferin Parent Support Network

EWCS

East Wellington Community Services

MOD Museum of Dufferin

NVCA

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

OAS

Orangeville Agricultural Society Event Centre

PAMA

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives

SBEC

Orangeville & District Small Business Enterprise Centre

JUN 20, JUL 18 & AUG 15 : CHRIST CHURCH BOLTON FREE COMMUNITY SUPPER Open to everyone in every stage of life. 5:30-7pm. 22 Nancy St, Bolton. 905-857-0433; christchurchbolton.ca

JUL 20, AUG 17 & SEP 21 : ALZHEIMER OF PEEL – DEMENTIA DAYS Drop in for free information and resources. 10am. Caledon Specialist Clinic, 18 King St, Bolton. CCS, 905-584-2300

JUN 22 : LIBRARY LIVING Program for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Guest speakers, crafts, stories, music, info. Allergy Alert. 1:30-3pm. Free. Brampton Caledon Community Living, Caledon Library, 150 Queen Street S, Bolton. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUN 22 : AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS Cocktails, dinner, music and dancing at a private Mono country property. Proceeds to Dufferin Community Foundation. 5:30-11pm. $200. 519-938-0780; dufferincommunityfoundation.ca

JUN 19 – JUL 31 (MONDAYS) : EXPLORER’S BIBLE STUDY In-depth study of Galatians. Online or on-site discussion groups meet morning/evening. $10. 7-8pm. tabitha.ebs@gmail.com

JUN 20 : A SILENCED HISTORY WITH DR. PAMELA PALMATER

Commemorate National Indigenous History Month with “A Silenced History – What We Weren’t Taught in School.” 6:30-8pm. Free, register online. Monora Park Pavilion, 500 Monora Park Dr, Mono. County of Dufferin: People and Equity Department, dufferincounty.ca

JUN 20 : SENIORTECH: SOCIAL MEDIA

SAVVY Avoid the hazards, ensure time online is fun and fulfilling. Bring your own device. All levels. 1:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen Street S, Bolton. 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUN 23 : WINES OF THE WORLD Over 50 international wines, local craft beers and ciders. Lavender Blue goodies and live music with The Sweeter Thans. Home James will get you home safely. Proceeds to Rotary initiatives. 6-9pm. $75. Caledon Equestrian Park, 200 Pine Ave, Palgrave. Rotary Club of Palgrave, rotarywow.com

JUN 23 & 24 : DUFFERIN COUNTY MULTICULTURAL EVENT Celebrate art, food, music and more! Jun 23: 6:30pm – Art show exhibit opening. Jun 24: 11am-4pm – Multicultural events. Dufferin County Multicultural Foundation, Museum of Dufferin, Airport Rd & Hwy 89, Mulmur. 1-877941-7787; dufferinmuseum.com

JUN 23, JUL 28 & AUG 25 : CALEDON

SENIORS’ CENTRE MONTHLY

DINNERS Dine-in or take-out. Jun 23: Greek kabobs. Order by Jun 21. Jul 28: Pulled pork. Order by Jul 26. Aug 25: TBD. Order by Aug 23. Pickup 4:30-5pm. Dine-in 5:30pm. Proof of vaccination required or a negative rapid antigen test. $15; local delivery $2; call to order. 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. 905-951-6114; caledonseniors.ca

JUN 24 : MUD HERO TORONTO – ALL AGES A dirtilicious obstacle challenge. Wash stations. Kids: 1km (ages 4-7) and 1.5km (ages 8-12). Adults: 6km Classic or 12km Challenge. Register online. Entertainment, demos, great food and drinks. Cash only. 8am-10pm. Parking ($15), bag check ($5), spectator pass ($15). Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Rd, Mulmur. mudhero.com

JUN 24, JUL 1, AUG 12 & 26 : ROSEMONT MARKETS Shop goods by local makers and artists. Rosemont Hall, 9237 Highway 89, Adjala Tosorontio. Rosemont General Store & Kitchen, 705-435-6575; rgstore.ca

JUN 24, AUG 19, SEP 9 & OCT 1 : FIELD TO FORK FARM TOURS & DINNERS Six local chefs create menus featuring goods from local farms. Music by Sohayla Smith. Rain or shine. Wear practical shoes. Proceeds to NDACT. 4:30-8:30pm. $125 online. 518024 Cty Rd 124, Melancthon. lennoxfarm.ca

JUN 27, SEPT 25 : STIR THE POT

Prepare soup for our food bank and shelters. $60, buys ingredients and includes wine and dinner. 6:30-9pm. Lavender Blue Catering and Café, 125 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-9393663; lavenderbluecatering.com

JUN 27 : SENIORTECH: PHOTO

FUN Stay organized, create and print keepsakes. Bring your own device. All levels. 1:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. 905-8571400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUN 28 : HI COUNTRY HAM AND STRAWBERRY SUPPER Cold ham dinner and strawberry treats. 5-7pm. $20; children 6-10 $5; preschool free. High Country United Church, 346255 15 Sdrd, Mono. highcountryunited.weebly.com

JUN 30 : BOLTON TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL Food vendors, Bavarian garden and kids’ land. Fun for all ages. 6-11pm. Albion & Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen St S, Bolton. Albion & Bolton Agricultural Society, 905-880-0369; boltontractorpull.ca

JUL 1 : CREEMORE CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS BBQ, street hockey tournament, children’s activities, bike parade, Pie Bakers’ Contest, music and fireworks. 9:30am. Free. Clearview Township, 705-4286230; clearviewtownship.ca

JUL 1 : DOWNEY’S CANADA

DAY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Entertainment, pancake breakfast, kids’ play area, live music, K-9 dog show and strawberries! 9:30am-4pm. Purchase tickets online. A portion of proceeds to Caledon Community Services. Downey’s Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905838-2990; downeysfarm.com

JUL 1 : THE NORTH DUFFERIN STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Join us in Honeywood to celebrate the strawberry harvest. 5-7pm. North Dufferin Community Centre, Mulmur. mulmur.ca

JUL 2 – AUG 27 : SUNDAYS IN THE PARK Different types of fitness (10am) and genres of music (1pm) for all ages. Picnic in our newly built park space and splash pad. 10am-3pm. Free. Creemore. creemorevillagegreen.ca

JUL 7 – 9 : CALEDON RIBFEST Live music, vendors, children’s entertainment, rib-eating contest and more. Fri Sat 11am-10pm. Sun 11am-7pm. Free. Canadian Tire parking lot, 99 McEwan Dr E, Bolton. caledonribfest.ca

JUL 7 – 9 : CARABRAM BRAMPTON’S

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL

Experience cultures through authentic cuisine, traditional dance and music. 6-11:30pm. Various locations, Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Brampton. carabram.org

JUL 8, AUG 6 & SEP 9 : WHOLE

VILLAGE ORIENTATION Tour the farm and eco-residence. 1-4pm. $10. 20725 Shaws Creek Rd, Caledon. 519-941-1099; wholevillage.org

JUL 12 : TEN MICROSOFT TRICKS

I WISH I’D KNOWN SOONER Save time and frustration using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Zoom. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

JUL 14 – 16 : ORANGEVILLE

ROTARY RIBFEST Mouth-watering

BBQ ribs, beer tent, car show, Kidsfest, entertainment. Proceeds to community projects. Fri 4-7pm. Sat 11am-10pm. Sun 11am-7pm. Alder Street Recreation Centre, Orangeville. The Rotary Club of Orangeville, 519939-1298; orangevilleribfest.com

AUG 11 – 13 : FERGUS SCOTTISH

FESTIVAL & HIGHLAND GAMES

Heavy events (shot put, caber toss, etc), highland dance, clans and heritage, pipes and drums, and so much more! Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, Fergus. 519-787-0099; fergusscottishfestival.com

AUG 12 & 13 : ELYSIAN FESTIVAL A unique blend of yoga, meditation, and alternative healing with great teachers. Vendors on site. Portions of proceeds to mental health awareness and initiatives. 11am-8pm. Tickets on website. Alder Street Recreation Centre, Orangeville. elysianfestivalorangeville.com

AUG 16 : TEN WEB TRICKS THAT WILL GIVE YOU SUPERPOWERS Hacks and websites to boost your productivity! Zoom. 6:30pm. Free. Caledon Library, 905-857-1400 x228; caledon.library.on.ca

AUG 18 : IN GOOD SPIRITS – A LOCAL CRAFT BEVERAGE TASTING EVENT

The finest locally produced regional beverages, delicious appetizers and music. 6-10pm. $25, as of mid-Jul online. Mill St, Orangeville. Orangeville BIA, 519-942-0087; downtownorangeville.ca

AUG 19 : TASTE OF ORANGEVILLE

Sample delicious food from our best restaurants with live music. Tasting tickets sold onsite until 3pm. Free entrance; tasting tickets $1 each with tasting samples between 1 to 4 tickets each. 11am-4pm. Mill Street, Orangeville. Orangeville BIA, 519-9420087; downtownorangeville.ca

SEP 19 – 23 : INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH & RURAL EXPO

A celebration of agriculture and rural living featuring plowing competitions, educational displays, live entertainment and hundreds of vendors. Camp and RV sites available. 8:30am-5pm. Daily pass $25; youth (6-15) $5; 5 and under, free. Bowling Green, Amaranth. IPM 2023 Local Committee, plowingmatch.org

SEP 24 : HEIDI’S WALK FOR HOPE A 5km walk to raise funds and awareness toward violence against women. Proceeds to Family Transition Place. Leashed dogs and baby strollers welcome. Rain/ shine. $40; children 12 & under free. $20; virtual registrants receive a tax receipt. 10am-2pm. Island Lake Conservation Area, Orangeville. 519-942-4122 x243; heidiswalkftp.ca

FALL FAIRS

See websites for details.

SEP 1 – 3 : ORANGEVILLE FALL FAIR Orangeville Agricultural Centre, 247090 5 Sdrd, Mono. Orangeville Agricultural Society, 519-942-9597; oaseventcentre.ca

SEP 14 – 17 : BRAMPTON FALL FAIR Brampton Fairgrounds, 12942 Heart Lake Rd, Caledon. 905843-0210; bramptonfair.com

SEP 15 & 16 : SHELBURNE FALL FAIR

Shelburne & District Fairgrounds, 200 Fiddlepark Lane, Shelburne. shelburnefair.weebly.com