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Sun Parlour Rodeo returns July 30-31
LEAMINGTON — The grounds of the Sun Parlour Rodeo will once again be filled with cowboys, cowgirls and spectators this summer. The announcement came last week that the 19th annual rodeo will be held on July 30 and 31 at the usual County Rd. 18 grounds. The Pavao family and a host of volunteers are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work, preparing the grounds for the 19th time. Stephanie Pavao says that it’s a labour of love for them. “It means a lot to us to bring this event back to the community,” she says. “It’s an affordable family friendly event with something for everyone.” Pavao says that even though they’ve missed two years due to COVID restrictions, they are anxious to ‘get back in the
saddle.’ The 19th annual Sun Parlour Rodeo will once again feature the Rawhide Rodeo Company, with all of the events that local spectators have come to love — from bull riding to bronc busting to mutton busting and food vendors. Of course, the real winners will be the local charities, who have benefited over the years from the rodeo. To date, they’ve raised over $450,000 for various charities, most recent of which were Ronald McDonald House, The Bridge Youth Resource Centre and The Bank Theatre. In the past, a lot of their funds have gone back to Erie Shores HealthCare, Erie Shores Hospice and W.E. Care for Kids. “We like to help the Windsor-Essex charities and this year, that will be no different,” added
Pavao. “It’s nice to be able to generate the donations and help them out.” Although this year’s charity recipients haven’t yet been named, you can count on the Pavaos to keep it local and support the local causes. According to Stephanie, it couldn’t be done without the numerous veteran sponsors and new sponsors who support the rodeo. “We’ve got sponsors who’ve been here for 19 years and we are grateful for them,” she says. They are also grateful for the dozens of volunteers that make the rodeo run every year. In the end, she’s happy that families can have something to look forward to. “It’s not only been hard on families these past two years, but also on the charities,” she says. “It’s good to give a helping hand to both.” The Sun Parlour Rodeo will run 6 pm shows on Saturday, July 30 and Sunday, July 31 at their 4th Concession farm (1835 County Rd. 18). The 2019 shows drew crowds totalling upwards of 5,000 spectators. Visit sunparlourrodeo.ca or their Facebook page for updated information.
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2022 is the Year of the Garden
Editor’s note: This article is part of a series of monthly articles from the Leamington Horticultural Society. By Jo-Anne Smith Do you have questions about how to deal with issues with the garden at your new home? Is it time to revamp your current garden and you need advice? Do you want to know what plants to avoid and what plants can help build biodiversity and fight climate change? Do you live in a townhouse, condo or apartment and miss puttering in your old garden? Join the Leamington Horticultural Society to learn from experienced gardeners, interesting speakers and join the volunteer team that helps support and beautify your community. The Leamington Horticultural Society is involved with many activities. We plant the pots in the uptown area each season with plants provided by the town. Our volunteers plant and maintain the large beds on Talbot Street in front of the Sun Parlour Home. We plant and maintain the bed on Cherry Lane that was planted after the tornado in
2010. The plaque there recognizes the tree donations from many Horticultural Societies that replaced the trees that were severely
damaged in the storm. The Leamington Horticultural Society (and Communities in Bloom, a sub-committee of the Society) worked in conjunction with the municipality and the Honey Foundation to design, plant and maintain Shotton Parkette in Uptown Leamington right across from the Royal Bank… it’s gorgeous! Stop by and have a look! We provide bursaries to deserving secondary school students who are going on to higher education in fields related to Horticulture. Leamington Horticultural Society continues to encourage the planting of trees native to the Carolinian Zone and works with the municipality to plant them in local parks and on our streets. We continue to provide six ‘Fabulous Garden Awards’ to outstanding
gardens. If you know of a garden you would like to nominate (your own or someone else’s) contact us… call 519-3264841 or by email lhsfabulousgarden@gmail. com Come join us at our new perennial plant sale on June 11, 2022 (location to be determined). Watch for signs, information in the Southpoint Sun and on Facebook (Leamington Horticultural Society) for details! Memberships will be available there. This is a great organization that has been a part of the town of Leamington for 72 years and it continues to provide a great service to our community. We’d love to have you help us. You do NOT have to be an expert to belong! We meet from September to June on the third Wednesday of each month (in person when we can and on Zoom if we can’t). A $15 yearly membership provides lots of camaraderie, learning, speakers, workshops, excursions, volunteer opportunities but most of all, fun. Please help your garden be the best it can be in 2022. Join the Leamington Horticultural Society!
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