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Message from the editor including the free stage in Market Square with artists playing from 1:00pm to 1:00am on September 6. For a full line-up visit www.guelphjazzfestival.com.

The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival follows on September 11 to 15.

This outdoor literary event hosts over 50 writers on the banks of the Eramosa River. Publishers’ Way features over 50 exhibitors, including book presses, magazines, trade associations, and authors. Visit www.edenmillswritersfestival.ca for tickets and details.

There are also a variety of upcoming events in support of your community this fall. Taste of Guelph, the popular gourmet garden party will be held September 21 to raise funds for The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation

PACE for the Donkeys 5k Trail Run

Editor: Heather Grummett Publisher: Mike Baker This issue is 16 pages without any inserts. Free home delivery, posted to the web and available at convenient pick-up sites. VENTURE GUELPH PUBLICATIONS Ltd. 2 Quebec St, Suite 232 Guelph ON N1H 2T3 E: venture@golden.net 519-824-1595 Mike Baker, owner and publisher. QUESTIONS or CONCERNS about Distribution: Please call JP Abbott Distribution 519-821-3206 with details.

before August 15 and a $35 fee from August 16 to September 17. Register at www.paceforthedonkeys5k.com or www.raceroster.com. The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada, is located at 6981 Puslinch, Concession 4. Visit www.donkeysanctuary.ca for more details.

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Racing School (mixed media) • Fibre Art Award, Karen Come visit with Cummings, Cambridge, Three the donkeys.

Spoons (fibre) • Ceramics Award, Jacqueline Tate, Fergus, Shino/Strontium We’re open 10 am to 4 pm, Bowl (ceramic) on Wednesdays and Sundays; • Painting Award, Norman Busse, May through October.

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Last year over 180 community members ran or walked in support of the first PACE for the Donkeys 5k Trail Run, in support of The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada. (supplied photo,

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Awaken your inner art aficionado this summer and come explore Insights at Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) until September 1.

“Over sixty pieces of art welcome our visitors to a world of sensual exploration,” said Curator Susan Dunlop. “With over 390 submissions to choose from, Insights proves to be one of our most successful shows.”

Prize winners include: • First Prize: Insights Award, Sylvia Galbraith, Fergus, Labyrinth (chromogenic photograph) • Second Prize: Ellen Langlands Memorial Award, Phil Irish, Elora, Shatterdark (oil on aluminum) • Third Prize: Elora Arts Council Award, Julia Vandepolder, Hillsburgh, Where I Stood Looking Out (oil on canvas) • Viewers’ Choice Award, Kim Johnston, Kitchener, Big Sky (oil on canvas)

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The second annual fundraiser event for The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC) will take place September 28, 2014 at the Puslinch location. PACE for the Donkeys 5k Trail Run welcomes participants interested in either walking or running.

Registration begins at 8:45am. The run starts at 10am, followed by those who are walking. A 100 metre Donkey Dash for kids will take place at 11:15am, for children aged 2 to 9. The event will close with awards, plus the chance to mingle with the donkeys.

All participants and observers are asked to park at Eagle’s Flight, at 489 Clair Rd West, just east of Hanlon Expressway and close to the Sanctuary. A shuttle bus service will begin at 7:30am and will pick up participants until approximately 9:40am.

An expected 350 participants are asked to gather pledges and sponsorships, with proceeds going towards the care of the animals at the DSC. Since 1992, the DSC has provided a lifelong home--and haven--to neglected or abused donkeys, mules and hinnies. There are currently 66 donkeys and 8 mules in their care, with the newest addition born on July 20.

It takes a minimum of $1300 a year to care for a donkey, provide shelter, food and cover medical expenses. Proceeds from the 5k will assist with vaccinations, veterinary and farrier care, hay, straw and facility costs. Currently, the DSC is funded entirely through private individual donations and community and corporate sponsorships of special events.

Registration must take place prior to the event and includes a $30 fee

Guelph. See page 14 for more details.

The second annual fundraiser event for The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada will take place September 28, at the Puslinch location. Walk or run to raise funds for the care of the animals. Full details are below on this page.

For a full list of upcoming events in the community, or to list your organization’s events, visit our website calendar at ventureguelph.ca.

If your organization has news to share email infoventure@golden.net.

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Welcome to our fall issue of the Activity and Events Guide.

Although holidays may be coming to an end and kids are getting ready to head back to school, there is a great mix of events coming up to stretch your summer into the fall.

Be sure to check out the 17th Annual Ribfest on August 22 to 24, at Riverside Park. This free event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium, includes nine fantastic Ribbers from across Ontario, live music, a children’s area and a classic car show. For more details visit the four-page feature in the middle of the paper or visit www.ribfestguelph.com.

September kicks-off with the very popular Guelph Jazz Festival on September 3 to 7. The Festival features various free and paid events,

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Guelph Y opens four new child care locations to support children entering full day kindergarten The YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum aligns with the Ontario Ministry of Education’s curriculum for Full Day Kindergarten better preparing children for their transition into Full Day Kindergarten.

The Guelph Y is the largest provider of Child Care in Guelph. Since 2012, the Guelph Y has opened eight new Child Care programs at schools in Guelph with another four opening this September to adapt to and meet the needs of families in Guelph. The Guelph Y has six preschool locations in Guelph designed to prepare children for their transition into Full Day Kindergarten through

the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

“At Guelph Y Child Care, my son has learned how to manage conflict with his peers, how to ask for help when he needs it, and the importance of using the manners we have taught him at home.

He used to cry when we dropped him off as a toddler and now, on Sundays, he asks when he gets to go back to the Y and see all of his teachers and friends. His confidence has grown immensely and he is more than prepared, and excited, for his first day of Kindergarten.” – Sarah Thomas, Parent

Fostering the Development through Music and the Arts Located at 75 Cardigan St., the Guelph Youth Music Centre (GYMC) is so much more than an historic building. It’s a community hub where children and youth of Guelph gather to make music, act, draw, sing, dance, and generally express them-

selves–in a welcoming and safe environment. The GYMC sponsors seven programs, both in-school and at the Centre.

Upcoming GYMC news and events: Harnessing the sun: The Guelph Youth Music Centre is gearing up to save money...and energy. In our on-going work to Introducing Saturday Classes contribute to the community in meaningful ways, and after many Discovery Music: 2 1/2-3 year olds and parent months of preparation and paperCreative Music: 4 & 5 year olds Guitar Group: beginners 6+ years work, the GYMC will be installing Guitar Choir: 2+ years playing experience solar panels on its roof during August. Stay tuned for details.

Save the date: Mark November 15 on your calendar now! That's when the GYMC will be hosting its Annual Gala Fundraiser–Bella Serata–with wonderful food, music and fun.

September registration: If your child loves to sing, or play an instrument, the GYMC is the place to be.

We offer a variety of programs.

(See ad this page) "Come, have fun at the GYMC."

For information on any of the above, please call the office at 519-837-1119.

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To request child care and learn more about our Child Care programs, please visit us online at www.guelphy.org or call 519-824-5150.

The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is a community benefit organization, open to everyone. Starting with a focus on healthy child, youth and young adult development, we A concert of a lifetime: Join us on excel in delivering lifelong opportunities for health and October 2, 2014 in the Recital Hall personal growth. when world-famous pianist, Angela Hewitt performs. There are still some Another successful Art on the Street tickets left–call the GYMC to reserve yours now. Price of ticket includes a Champagne Reception following the show.

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The four new Child Care programs being offered in September provide a seamless transition before and after school for children in Full Day Kindergarten, a program commonly referred to as Extended Care. New Extended Care programs are being opened in the following schools this September: · Holy Trinity Catholic School · John McRae Public School · Jean Little Public School · Paisley Road Public School

Call for more information 519-821-8574

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David Lander, former Programs Coordinator for GAC, presenting Michelle Purchase, printmaker, with the Best of Show 2014 award at Art on the Street.(supplied photo–Downtown Guelph Business Association)

The arts came alive on the streets of downtown Guelph on Saturday, July 12. Close to 100 established and emerging artists showcased their talents in a range of disciplines in blacksmithing, pottery, paint, photography, textiles, sculpture and much more. It was the perfect opportunity to experience art, engage with artists and purchase art from such a vast artistic landscape.

The Children's Arts Festival, organized by the Children's Art Factory, at St. George's Square featured a collection of activities to inspire and engage young minds. The Play With Clay craft bus–a festival favourite–was onsite, as well as the Guelph Public Library, Guelph School of Art, and the Suzuki String School of Guelph. Sculptor Ben McCarl also unveiled his latest work, Ascending Spirit.

Several awards were handed out later in the day: Best of Show: Michelle Purchase, Printmaking Best Booth: Clavaux Designs, Millinery Honourable Mention: Glenn Rivison, Kinetic Sculpture People's Choice Award: Nancy Plummer, Driftwood and Papier Mache Thank you to the teams from Downtown Guelph Business Association and Guelph Arts Council, as well as all of the volunteers involved, for the hard work in coordinating and facilitating this fantastic celebration of arts in Guelph.

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Soup in a Bag project to assist Guelph community As part of the Rotary District 7080 Conference, Rotarians will have the chance to work with local organizations to create Soup in a Bag for local community members.

The Rotaractors from the University of Guelph will be leading the project, as an assembly line of volunteers put dried ingredients into

a bag, with the outcome being split pea soup. The goal is to build 1000 bags (each bag serving eight people) in two hours.

Members of five local organizations: Salvation Army, Food Bank University of Guelph, Guelph Food Bank, Sister Christine, and Lakeside Hope House–will assist with the project and the

organizations will be the recipients of the finished Soup in a Bag packages.

The hands-on project will be a first for the annual conference, which takes place on September 19 to 21, at the Delta Guelph.

The Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club Hydrating with sports drinks Developing a positive attitude toward sport and self

by Heather Grummett Located on Laird Road, the Kohbukan Sisu Judo & Jiu Jitsu Club is the only club in Guelph with black belt instructors, teaching Judo and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Originally two separate clubs, the Kohbukan Sisu Judo Club had operated in Guelph for over 60 years out of various temporary locations including the YMCA-YWCA and the Royal Canadian Legion. Eight years ago the two clubs joined, allowing the not-for-profit organization to move into a permanent location.

Eight instructors offer classes in Jui Jitsu and Judo. The martial arts programs focus on the grappling style of wrestling, with techniques including throws, hold-downs, and joint locks. Beginners learn to fall safely and without injury, and learn to toss an opponent safely in a controlled manner through a variety of techniques.

The year round schedule offers instruction for adults, children aged 6 to 14, and a 10-week kinder class for children aged four and five.

For children, smaller class sizes allow more one-on-one instruction.

Classes focus on repetitions of body movements in order to refine a technique. Once a skill is learned, then it is applied and practiced in Students of the Kohbukan Sisu Judo & closely supervised but informal contests.

Jiu Jitsu Club practice Students learn to challenge their bodies and their mind at the new techniques under same time. Through the program, children build self-esteem, selfdiscipline, confidence, self-respect, focus, confidence, concentration the supervision of the black belt instructors. and courtesy for others. Programs are designed to discourage violent (supplied photo) behaviour while at the same time supplying an outlet for aggression.

For adults, Judo is great alternative way to get in shape. The non-competitive environment welcomes all ages and levels of athlete from beginner to black belt champions.

“People generally think martial arts are very competitive, but Judo can very easily be done on a recreational level,” says Rob Veltman, a Kohbukan Instructor. “Our club is known for our friendly, family atmosphere. Everyone works together, no matter what their level, to help each other improve.”

For more details call 519-826-5836 or visit www.sisujudo.ca.

by Gabrielle Allison, Registered Dietitian Sport Drinks should be regarded as the sport supplement with the greatest potential to enhance performance in a wide variety of situations. It is well known that proper hydration and a source of carbohydrate can improve performance and increase endurance. However, sport drinks are only necessary in certain situations. Read on to get the most out of your fluids.

What Are Sport Drinks?

Sports drinks are used to replenish fluids, electrolytes and energy during and/or after a hard workout.

Some popular sport drinks include Gatorade and Powerade.

Nutritional Breakdown Sport drinks contain no protein or fat but contain carbohydrate in the form of simple sugars (glucose, dextrose, sucrose) to allow for quick digestion and absorption. They also contain sodium, potassium and chloride, which are electrolytes that the body needs for proper functioning.

What to Drink and When?

For exercise that is low intensity or under 90 minutes - water is adequate for rehydration. However, as exercise intensity and duration increase, a sport drink can help to improve your endurance and mental performance. The simple sugars and salt are quickly absorbed and get directly to the brain and muscle.

Sport drinks can be helpful for: • Exercise more than 90 minutes • Early morning exercise if you haven't eaten much breakfast • The second or third game in a tournament with limited time to eat • Overtime situations to get a mental boost • Exercise that extends into 4 hours after your last meal/snack Sport drinks are not necessary for: • Exercise under 90 minutes • Low intensity exercise (if you get hungry, try real food ie: fruit, crackers, trail mix etc.)

• Children under 12 with minimal sweat Electrolyte and fluid replacement Most people don't realize just how much water and electrolytes are lost in sweat during exercise.

A study done on 18-year-old elite-level hockey players during practices showed that on average, players lost close to 2L of water and 2300mg of sodium through sweat alone in just 1 hour!

Sport Drinks vs Energy Drinks When looking to increase energy, some may turn to energy drinks for that little extra boost. However, many energy drinks contain a large amount of sugar and caffeine, which stimulate the nervous system.

This boost in energy is met with a crash shortly after. Energy drinks have also been deemed unsafe for youth due to the large amount of caffeine. Sport drinks such as Gatorade are far better than energy drinks when it comes to your child's health and performance.

Making your own sports drink Sport drinks aren't complicated; they simply contain the right ratio of electrolytes, sugar and water for fast absorption and optimal taste. Try making your own sport drink using these ratios: • start with 500 mL of water • add 5 tsps of sugar, honey* or maple syrup • add 1/8 a tsp of salt • mix 500ml = 100kcal, 25g carb, 250mg sodium. * honey contains higher levels of fructose (natural sugar) which could cause stomach upset during very high intensity exercise.

Visit www.uoguelph.ca/hpc/ for more information or contact the Health and Performance Centre at 519-767- 5011

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17th annual Ribfest

It’s Ribfest 2014 and you’re invited.

August 22, 23, and 24, 2014 marks the 17th year that Riverside Park becomes known as Ribberside Park and features the aroma of barbequed ribs and the sound of some of the best entertainment around.

Presented by the Rotary Club of Guelph– Trillium, Ribfest is a family fun event.

Sample world-class ribs, visit the other food vendors, enjoy your favourite beverage, take your kids to the children’s activity area, view classic cars, and listen to live, nearly non-stop entertainment.

The proceeds from our annual Ribfest go to local charities and help support Rotary’s international projects.

Ribfest is a community tradition and a community event. Bring the family, meet your friends.

Please join us in the park.

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Proceeds help charities locally and worldwide Proceeds from the Rotary Club of Guelph–Trillium’s annual Ribfest support local charities and Rotary projects internationally.

Since its inception 17 years ago, Ribfest has contributed over $700,000 to numerous local organizations as well as Rotary projects such as Polio Plus, Rotary International’s program to eradicate polio from the world.

Rain or shine, the ribs are hot, the beverages are cold, and the music plays on. Join us August 22, 23, 24 and help Rotary support those in need.

The Rotary Club of Guelph – Trillium recently announced the funding allocation from Ribfest 2013. All the money raised goes to supporting community needs and organizations.

Ten ribbers highlight the 17th annual Ribfest

Car buffs in for a treat

It’s the smoke, the sauce, and yes, the ribs themselves that are the focal point of Rotary Ribfest in Ribberside (Riverside) Park.

Canada’s best ribbers will highlight this year’s event: • Billy Bones - Port Colborne, ON • Tennessee Fatbacks Toronto, ON • Silver Bullet - Guelph, ON • Boss Hogs BBQ - St. Thomas, • Smokehouse Bandits ON • Bad Wolf Barbecue - Missis• Fat Boy's BBQ - London, ON sauga , ON • Blazin' BBQ - Chatham, ON

Rib Judging Trophy presented Sunday at 3:30 pm • Pistol Pete's Smokehouse London, ON • Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ Oshawa, ON

The following local groups have received past funding: Hospice Wellington; Michael House Pregnancy Care Centre; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Guelph; St.Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation; Focus on Nature; Lakeside Hope House; Westminster Woods Public School; Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis; Ottawa Crescent Public School; Community of Hearts Learning Centre; Guelph Enabling Garden; J.O.E. (partner with Guelph Library); Parkwood Gardens Neighbourhood; Food & Friends (Children’s Foundation); The Elliott; Action Read Literacy Centre; Sunrise Therapeutic Equestrian Centre.

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Congratulations and best wishes for another successful Ribfest!

If you love cars, then you will love the classics that will be on display at Ribfest, August 23 and 24 at the park.

A favorite show with car owners because of the beautiful location in a grassy area surrounded by trees along the Speed River that winds its way through the park, the Classic Car Show regularly attracts more than 300 vehicles.

The vehicles will be on display and judged between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 23 and 24.

For those with a vehicle to display, the cost to enter the show is $5 per vehicle (which includes a $2 ticket for the 50/50 draw) and no advance registration is required.

The trophy and 50/50 Draw winners are announced at 3:30 p.m. on the Main Stage on both Saturday and Sunday.

The show is sponsored by the RBC Financial Group.

Enjoy the 17th Annual Ribfest Proud to be a local Rotarian

Celebrating another successful Ribfest!

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Ribfest Entertainment Lineup August 22, 23, 24, 2014 DAY AND TIME

DAY AND TIME

BAND

FRIDAY 11:30 am to 2:00 pm 4:30 to 6:00 pm 6:30 to 8:00 pm 8:30 to 11:00 pm

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SUNDAY Sandy McDonald The Retrievers After the Lounge The Kramden’s

12:00 to 1:30 pm 2:00 to 3:30 pm 4:15 to 5:45 pm 6:15 to 7:45 pm

Kenny Munshaw Black Water Trio Kerosene Creek Matt Storch & the Usual Suspects

Bluesynergy The Tokyo Giants The Little White Lies Fleetwood Nicks Practically Hip

in “Ribberside” Park

SATURDAY 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm 2:00 to 3:30 pm 4:15 to 5:45 pm 6:15 to 8:15 pm 8:45 to 11:00 pm

(Riverside Park, Guelph)

Except for on-duty service dogs, no dogs will be permitted inside the Ribfest gates.

Check out the RibFest official web site for performer biographies and more!

www.ribfestguelph.com (Schedule and performers subject to change without notice.)

Kids and family fun ...

The following kids activity areas will be part of Ribfest 2014:

• Bulldog Interactive Fitness Activity Area • Carter Shows • Makin Faces Face Painting • Game Asylum • Guelph Mercury Photo Booth • Guelph Storm Hockey Club • Guelph Library Bookmobile (Subject to change • Momstown with Leanne Ballard without notice.)

• Sealy Karate • Toronto FC – On the Road • Zumba Fitness with Stephanie Dean • "nursing" tent and a "games" tent

Thanks to all our sponsors Without the generous support of our sponsors, Ribfest would not be possible.

Please support our sponsors who support us.

(As of press time.)

Platinum Sponsor Sleeman Breweries

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Marshall-Built Carpentry and Renovations

Bronze Sponsors

Amigo Sponsors

Allstate Insurance Company of Canada - HumanSystems Inc. Greenway Water Technologies McIntyre Wilkie Funeral Home David Wiggins Tacoma Engineers Inc. McNeil Consumer Healthcare Syngenta Crop Protection Canada Inc. Anderson-Coats Photography DeterCo Builders Inc. Employee Benefit Solutions Ltd. Guelph Tribune

Nature's Palette Landscape & Design Reid's Heritage Homes Scutt Signs

Sutherland Insurance Terra View Homes Your Family Stories / Temmer Enterprises

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The Children’s Foundation “Adopt-a-Family” Program seeking shelter The hunt is on for a temporary home for the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s annual Adopt-a-Family program. Every year, the Children’s Foundation has been fortunate to have space donated by local businesses but it’s never a guarantee and they are turning to the public for help in finding a space this year.

Just like the Guelph Public Library’s recent anxious search for a book sale space, the Adopt-a-Family program worries whether a Holiday Hero will step forward in time to save the day. “We’ve been following all possible leads, but so far we haven’t had any success,” said Glenna Banda, Executive Director of the Children’s Foundation.

“It’s always a bit nerve-wracking every year whether we can find the

right space for our incredible volunteer team. Last year, we were able to help over 800 families during the holidays, and it’s crucial that we find a space so we can continue to help families provide holiday memories for their children.”

Space Requirements include: • At least 5,000 square feet of primarily open space in the Guelph-Wellington area.

• Prefer level access with no stairs.

• Ability to drive up close to the doors or possibly large warehouse door for gift delivery/pickup.

• Ability to bring in phone lines and Internet connection.

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Inspiration: Top Talents and Local Performers join forces to inspire More than 100 performers take to the River Run stage on Thursday, November 6 at 7p.m. for Inspiration, a family concert in support of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington (CFGW) Grants Program for Music and Art. Local performers and some of the nation’s celebrated musicians will entertain through vocal, instrumental, and dance numbers throughout the evening. Performers include accordion sensation and Order of Canada recipient Joe Macerollo, O.C., guitar sensation Adrian Raso, and popular singer and songwriter Michael Harris. Also featured on the program are performers from five Guelph and area schools: Bishop Macdonnell High School Choir & Dance Troupe; Gateway Public School Strings; Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute Band; Mitchell Woods Public School Band; and St. John’s Kilmarnock Senior Band. Artists will perform individually and together in a mixed program designed to inspire and entertain.

Proceeds from Inspiration go to the CFGW’s Grants Program that provides financial assistance to eligible children/youth who are interested in learning or enhancing their skills in cultural activities.

Brenda Gibson, architect of Inspiration explains her vision, “I believe that exposure to music and art in all its forms is vital to the healthy development of our young people, and Inspiration supports the important work being done in this area by our local Children’s Foundation.”

A silent auction will take place with the proceeds also going to the CFGW’s grants program.

Inspiration 2014 Thursday, November 6, 7p.m.

River Run Centre Performance and Silent Auction Performances by:

Joe Macerollo, O.C. (accordion) and friends Adrian Raso (guitar) and friends Michael Harris (singer) and friends Bishop Macdonnell High School Choir & Dance Troupe, Matt Teeter conductor Gateway Public School Strings, Trevor Dick conductor Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute Band, Dan Austin conductor Mitchell Woods Public School Band, Anneke McCabe conductor St. John’s Kilmarnock Senior Band, Chris Cigolea conductor

Making GAC membership accessible Membership at Guelph Arts Council has changed recently and it’s a great time to get involved, whether you’re an artist, arts organization, or a supporter of the arts! During the last year, as we’ve looked to streamline our activities and better serve the artists and residents of the Guelph community, a new membership structure was created. Our membership priorities, in keeping with our organizational strategic goals, are to keep costs accessible, encourage participation, and ensure value.

GAC membership is now available in three easy, reasonably priced levels: General, Artist and Organization. Here’s a quick look:

Artist Artists of all disciplines are invited to become members of Guelph Arts Council. For just $30 per year, you’ll receive all of our communications, updates on artist and space opportunities, discounts on workshops and programs, a profile page on our fresh new website, and more. Lots of ways for you to connect, grow, get involved, and spread the word about your work!

Organization

Arts organizations, educational institutions and non-profits are invited to become members at our Organization level for only $50 annually.

You’ll receive membership discounts for your General own members if they choose to become individIndividuals who care about the arts in our com- ual artist members, an organizational profile page munity can now be a part of GAC by becoming a on our new site, discounts on conferences and General Member. For only $5 annually, you can workshops, listing of your events on our online add your voice in support of the work of GAC, calendar, discounts on advertisements, and more. championing arts and culture in Guelph. You’ll We hope everyone will join us as we head into receive our bi-weekly e-newsletter, Arts Blast, as our 40th year. Let’s show off the vast, versatile, well as communications about the activities of and truly dynamic arts and culture community we GAC and the Guelph arts scene. For the price of a are so fortunate to have here in Guelph. single latte, you’ll be part of GAC’s member community for a full year!

Visit www.guelpharts.ca for more

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A fresh new look and online space for Guelph Arts Council

Guelph Arts Council (GAC) officially launched their new web space–guelpharts.ca–on July 23, 2014 following the release of Arts Blast, GAC’s new bi-monthly e-newsletter.

The organization has been going through a refresh this past year to gear up for the 40th Ongoing Fall Registration ion ion anniversary year, including the development Ballet, of a new Modern Jazz, logo/identity, a more userJazzy Hip Hop, friendly and Contemporary relevant online space for artists Ages 2 to Adult and the community, and a fresh and functional Qualified Teachers electronic Non-competitive newsletter.

“The new logo R.A.D. & I.S.T.D. and website have been an exciting undertaking for the www.dance royalcity.ca 519-836-8971 board this year,” shares Cynthia

Tickets $15., www.riverrun.ca 519-763-3000; www.inspirationguelph.com

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• Washroom on site.

• Space required ideally from approximately late October to early January–to be negotiated with building owner.

"The challenge lies in owners wanting to sell or rent their space, and understandably they are reluctant to commit to donating the space for two months,” says Banda. “Last year we made sure that close to 2,000 children had presents under the tree and we want to be there again for them this year. If ever there is a time to believe in Christmas miracles, this would be it!”

Anyone with ideas–or better yet with the space–can contact Glenna Banda at 519-826-9551 or glenna@childrensfoundation.org

Kinnunen, board member and communications committee volunteer. “Feedback from members and the community had informed our decision to create a strong and useful presence online, and the old website–while it worked very hard for ten years–needed to be refreshed. We have aligned the new site design, content and functionality with our organizational strategic goals and hope that it will continue to grow and meet the needs of Guelph’s incredible creative community and the general public.”

The newly designed online space will serve as the organization’s main platform for events, arts opportunities, creative spaces, advocacy, and more. Guelph Arts Council Artist and Organizational Members–which have new, more accessible price points–each have a profile page on the site where they can easily upload images, video and audio files to help connect the community with the work of Guelph’s artists.

The site also has an online events calendar where members of the community can post arts events and find out what activities are happening throughout the city.

Guelph Arts Council is a not-for-profit, charitable organization that has been dedicated to supporting, stimulating and promoting arts and culture in Guelph for nearly forty years. Our members share the belief that arts and culture are essential components in maintaining our vibrant, creative community.

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New ball hockey club in Guelph Royal City Ball Hockey Inc. operating as Royal City Ball Hockey Club is pleased to announce an agreement with The Guelph Country Club, operating as the Guelph Golf and Curling Club, located on Woodlawn Road in Guelph for the conversion of the vacant recreational space into an indoor ball hockey rink.

Royal City Ball Hockey, owned by Jim and Jackie Ranahan (CW Ball Hockey Club in Elora), will provide hockey and related sports 12 months of the year. Ball Hockey will be offered in 12-week seasons consisting of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter for youth starting at age four as well as adults.

Other sports such as dodge ball and soccer may also be offered.

‘This is a great opportunity to pair together two sports that compliment each other. Golf and hockey are two great sports enjoyed by youth and adults, and the location is easy to get to by Guelph and area residents,” says Jim Ranahan.

The Guelph Golf and Curling Club has been a member of the Guelph community since 1912 starting first as a premier private association that welcomed public access in 1999. The Club is proud of their heritage as Guelph’s very first golf course and are now making history again as Guelph’s first indoor ball hockey and multi-sport facility.

“The board at The Guelph Golf and Curling Club could not be more pleased and excited about the new partnership established with Jim, Jackie and the Royal City Ball Hockey Club. The addition of the indoor ball hockey club will provide us with a chance to show off our fantastic golf course and the facilities at the club to a whole new generation of active sports participants and potential club members” added Jason Hunter, Chair of the Board of The Guelph Golf and Curling Club.

Affiliate club, CW Ball Hockey is an established outdoor ball hockey facility located in Elora, owned also by the Ranahan family. Operating since 2012, CW Ball Hockey runs youth and adult seasons in Spring, Summer and Fall with over 800 club members. The CW Ball Hockey Club and Royal City Ball Hockey Club are affiliated within the ballhockey.com family, an independent brand devoted to the growth of the sport of ball hockey in North America.

Brian Broley, President and CEO of Ballhockey.com stated, “It is very exciting to see our brand moving indoors in Ontario and we are thrilled that Jim and Jackie are pushing forward with this very creative opportunity in Guelph. This now adds the 10th Ontario location to our network of rinks”.

Royal City Ball Hockey Club will start the Fall season in late September 2014. Registration will be open August 1 at www.ballhockeyguelph.com as well as on Registration Days that will be posted on the website.

For more information contact Jackie and Jim Ranahan, Royal City Ball Hockey Club jim@cwballhockey.com, 519-994-0500.

8th Annual Giant Book Sale has a new home The Friends of the Guelph Public Library are very pleased to announce that the Wellington Catholic Separate School Board has shown tremendous generosity and support by offering the former White Rose Nursery at 265 Edinburgh Rd. N. to the Friends of the GPL for this year's annual Giant Used Book Sale.

Donations of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and games will be received at all Library locations during Library hours, beginning August 6. Please no donations of National Geographic or Readers Digest.

Also beginning August 6, donations can be dropped off at the White Rose site, but only between 2pm and 5 pm daily as there is no part of the building that can be left unlocked.

Volunteers will be available at the site for the

three hours daily, seven days per week beginning August 6.

Donations will be received in all locations until October 7. Due to the amount of organization and sorting involved in preparing for this sale, the organizers regret that donations cannot be received after that date.

The sale will begin at 4pm on Friday October 17 - 4pm to 5:30pm on Friday is 'Front of the Line' paid admission for $10. Free admission begins at 6pm on Friday.

Free general admission: Friday 6pm to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 10am to 4pm–Loonie Sunday–Items previously priced over $1 that are not sold by Sunday will be reduced to $1.

Upcoming events at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre, Guelph The Evergreen Centre is designed specifically to meet the needs of those age 55 and older. The community centre offers a wide selection of recreational, social and educational programs for individuals living in Guelph and the surrounding areas. Programs are offered for Active Living, Computer, General Interest, Health and Wellness, Visual and Creative Arts, and Retirement Planning.

For more information call 519-823-1291 or visit guelph.ca/seniors Wednesday, September 17 Antique Discoveries 12:30-3:30pm, $5/item. Register in advance.

Thursday, October 9 Thanksgiving Dinner 11:30-1:30pm, $15. Register in advance.

Friday, November 7 Roast Beef Dinner 4:30-6:30pm. $15. Register in advance.

Saturday, November 15 Community Craft Sale 9:30am -1:30pm. Free Thursday, December 11 Christmas Dinner 11:30-1:30pm. $15. Register in advance.

Evergreen Seniors Community Centre is located at 683 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON

Pictured above is the happy winner of a brand new bike at Guelph's annual Canada Day celebration held at Riverside Park. Once again the Rotary Club of Guelph who hosts this event had another very successful day raising funds for charities within our community. (supplied photo)

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REMEMBRANCE DAY Tuesday, November 11. Please join us for our annual, very personal service. 10:45 at the Veterans’ area, below the Canadian flag, rear, centre of the cemetery.

Chairs provided. Audio enhanced.

BLUE CHRISTMAS Wednesday evening, December 3. Join us at the mausoleum for our annual carolling by candlelight. This is a unique Christmas event to remember loved ones near and far or to simply enjoy the experience of carol singing in the cemetery. 7:00 p.m. at the chapel doors. Dress warmly.

VETERANS’ WINTER WREATH SERVICE Saturday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. Join in honoring Veterans by placing fresh winter wreaths on the more than 180 graves in the veterans areas.

WOODLAWN is a world of discovery in spring, cool and tranquil in summer and a riot of breathtaking color in fall.

It is a winter wonderland through the cold winter months.

Please visit, walk our winding roadways and find peace, calm and beauty in our historic memorial park.

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Taste of Guelph: one great party for better health care Taste of Guelph, the Royal City’s most popular gourmet garden party will be held Sunday, September 21 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm to raise funds for The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph. The annual event is marking its 17th year of providing an afternoon of delicious cuisine and eclectic entertainment in support of the area’s hospitals.

Surrounded by beautiful tents and décor, over 600 participants will enjoy samples from more than 50 of the area’s finest restaurants, vintners and brewers. It’s a feast for the senses as musicians take the stage to provide accompanying entertainment while guests enjoy the garden atmosphere and good company. A live auction will be part of the fun again this year.

St. Joseph’s will use the funds to buy a state-of-the-art medication dispensing system that will help increase safety for patients. In addition, when it is fully installed and implemented, the new system will save St. Joseph’s thousands of dollars and reduce waste. It will also reduce the time necessary to dispense medicines so that nurses can spend more time at the bedside.

Guelph General Hospital is investing in a new interventional radiology suite to minimize risks and

improve health outcomes for patients. Interventional radiologists guide tiny instruments, such as catheters, through blood vessels or through the skin to treat diseases without surgery. Many conditions that once required surgery can now be treated non-surgically, reducing infection rates and recovery time.

Taste of Guelph has raised close to $760,000, which is shared between the two Foundations. These funds have been used to purchase essential medical equipment to both save and enhance lives. In addition, the money provides for resident and patient programs, and research and education projects for acute care and long-term care in Guelph and Wellington County.

Tickets for Taste of Guelph are available for $150 after from St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation Guelph at 519-767-3424 or on-line at www.tasteofguelph.com

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TD brings significant support to Guelph Jazz Festival’s “Jazz at Market Square” The Guelph Jazz Festival is pleased to announce that TD has committed significant support to the Jazz Festival as premiere sponsor for the next two years.

Through the generous support of TD, the Festival’s free “Jazz at Market Square” event will add new stages, more music, and more fun to this year’s edition of the Festival! In addition to the main stage, now dubbed the TD Music Stage, a new TD Youth Music Stage will be added to showcase the best of Guelph’s emerging young artists, including the Guelph Youth Jazz Ensemble, Isaiah Farahbakhsh, and Thomas Campbell & HΔRT. And for that little added extra TD will host two in-branch youth music concerts Saturday September 6 at the downtown TD Canada Trust, 34 Wyndham Street North. We are excited that TD’s sponsorship brings significant benefit to the community of Guelph and supports our local talent.

“TD loves music–and we know that the Guelph Jazz festival has

the power to bring people together. We're absolutely delighted to be a part of this great event in Guelph,” says John Pollice, District Vice President, TD Bank Group.

Located in the heart of Guelph’s downtown core on the revitalized Market Square site in front of City Hall, the free event creates a vibrant, accessible “music village” along Carden Street that captivates over 15,000 people during the Festival. “Jazz at Market Square is now one of the most anticipated events during the Guelph Jazz Festival” notes Downtown Guelph Business Association Executive Director and sponsor of the Market Square event Marty Williams.

Executive Director Julie Dawn Smith adds “Everything from the cool site design to the exceptional calibre of artists, to the thrilling vibe generated by large, enthusiastic audiences speaks to the success of the Festival’s capacity to animate the heart of our city. For tourists and residents alike the event offers rich artistic experiences while building community relationships and generating significant

economic activity.”

This year’s Festival celebrates the sounds of past, present, and future with spectacular headliners and a host of emerging and established artists contributing to the evolution of jazz - musicians who are “Sounding Futures.”

The 21st edition of the Guelph Jazz Festival takes place September 3 to 7. Market Square will take place from 1:00pm to1:00am on September 6. In addition to the two TD stages, patrons of all ages can partake in great food, beverages, browse Festival and artist merchandise, support the annual raffle, dance and play on the popular splash pad, create crafts in the kidszone, and enjoy music from a car-free Carden Street, sidewalk cafes, or the TD Comfort Zone. A little later in the evening, those in the mood can shake it up with CFRU’s Silent Dance Party from 11:00pm to1:00am.

For the full artist line up visit guelphjazzfestival.com.

Historical Walking Tours return for August After a short break, Historical Walking Tours are back! These 1½hour guided tours explore Guelph’s vibrant cultural past through various landmarks and historic buildings. The Walking Tour season runs annually from April to October but every year the outdoor tours go on hold for the month of July in order to escape from the occasionally unbearable mid-summer heat.

The tours started in 1977, led by the late Professor Gordon Couling under the sponsorship of Guelph Arts Council to celebrate the city’s sesquicentennial. Couling was a faculty member at the University of Guelph for twenty-five years where, prior to his retirement in 1974, he served as chairman of the Department of Fine Art. He was also actively involved in helping to develop civic awareness of Guelph’s architectural history as the first chairman of the City’s Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, holding that position until his passing in 1984. Guelph Arts Council began offering regular Historic Walking Tours in 1986 in memory of Professor Gordon Couling.

Six Historical Walking Tour routes are currently offered: Tour I: Where Guelph Began explores Guelph’s original market square area, nearly 24 acres laid out by John Galt in 1827.

Tour II: Downtown Walkabout covers the historic architecture of present downtown Guelph.

Tour III: Slopes of the Speed looks at the area close to the Speed River where many of Guelph's most distinguished historical homes are located.

Tour IV: Altar and Hearth in Victorian Guelph glimpses into

churches and homes of the Victorian era, offered in two parts.

Tour V: Brooklyn and the College Hill looks at one of Guelph's early industrial sections on the south side of the Speed River, as well as the College Hill area, and includes some of the city’s best examples of masonry and stone carving.

Tour VI: Ward One Guelph reveals the rich variety of historic architecture and diversity of the residents who formed Guelph in this area, southeast of the downtown, between the Speed and Eramosa Rivers. Particular attention is devoted to residential/industrial proximity and the city’s early Italian community.

The tours are led by a fantastic group of volunteers that repeatedly devote their time and energy to ensure the longstanding series continues.

Terry Crowley proudly led the first Guelph Arts Council Historical Walking Tour in 1986, and is still a regular tour guide today. “The walking tours attract a greater range of people than most Arts Council events each year,” explains Terry. “They show people how architecture is art, and how fortunate this city is in its diverse architectural heritage.”

Admission to Historical Walking Tours is $5 and illustrated guidebooks are available for $5.

The remaining tours will commence Sunday, August 10 and continue every Sunday until October 12.

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Guelph Family Health Team working to expand its Diabetes services Some women who aren’t diabetic develop diabetic symptoms while pregnant. Until now, those local women had to come to Guelph General Hospital (GGH) to have their condition treated and monitored. Now, the Guelph Family Health Team (GFHT) and GGH have developed a plan to include gestational diabetes in the care the GFHT provides.

“We’ve incrementally expanded our diabetes services over the years,” said Ross Kirkconnell, Executive Director of the GFHT. “By moving this service to the GFHT diabetes program, ‘Diabetes Care Guelph,’ patients will get comprehensive care provided by a multidisciplinary team in a community setting.”

Current and previous patients were surveyed by the Hospital during the development of the plan.

Also polled were local Obstetricians and Midwives. There was unanimous support says GGH’s Eileen Bain, VP Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive.

The plan then went before the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) Board of Directors at its May meeting. It decided to not stop the voluntary integration of gestational

diabetes care, including the transfer of this service from the Hospital to the Family Health Team.

Now, GGH is working with the GFHT so that the service can be offered at the Diabetes Care Guelph three locations (Dawson Rd Family Medical Centre, Guelph Community Health Centre and Surrey St., Medical Complex) as of July 15.

The move continues the trend to move healthcare services out of hospitals and into the community when appropriate.

“Because of this integration, women will benefit from collaborative care delivered by a team of health professionals in a convenient location with improved hours of availability,” said Bruce Lauckner, CEO, Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network. “A woman with gestational diabetes will also only have to visit the hospital once during her pregnancy, as opposed to monthly, and input from the community about this move has been overwhelmingly positive.”

For more information visit www.diabetescareguelph.com or contact Sam Marzouk, GFHT at 519-840-1964 ext.350 or Perry Hagerman, GGH, at 519 837-6440 ext. 2774.

Tour de Guelph 2014 a great success On July 6, 463 riders participated in the first annual Tour de Guelph, in support of The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium.

Riders chose from five routes, ranging from 5k to 100k. Close to 100 volunteers helped to make the event a great success.

The event raised $33,000 to support Guelph General Hospital and projects funded by the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Guelph Trillium.

“It was pretty incredible to be part of this from the time it was just an idea. We had a very dedicated organizing committee and I think that shows in how smoothly the event unfolded, especially for a first-year effort. It had a great community feel to it and the fact that we raised as much as we did is the icing on the cake,” said The Foundation's Suzanne Bone.

The Tour de Guelph Committee, The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital and the Rotary Clubs of Guelph South and Trillium, would like to thank the sponsors, volunteers and participants that made the event a great success. Congratulations to the top three fundraisers Jeff Warner, Michael Diamond and Ross McKinnell.

Mark your calendars for next year's Tour de Guelph, Sunday July 5, 2015!

Deb Scott (left) and Cheryl Cowan (right) are two of the many volunteers that made the Tour de Guelph event a success.(supplied photo)

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Rotary Club Of Guelph Trillium announces 2014 exchange student The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is an International Program where by Clubs select a local student to act as an Ambassador for one year in another country. The club who hosts the student sends the student to an assigned location.

The students live with participating host families and attend school. The students range from 15 to 18 years of age. The program provides the students with an opportunity to learn different languages and experience local customs and cultural differences.

The Rotary Club Of Guelph Trillium is pleased to announce that Riley Leach of Guelph has been accepted as the Rotary International Youth Exchange Student for August 2014 to August 2015, and will be traveling to Adamantina, which is North West of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

The Club will be asking for applications for exchange students for August 2015 to August 2016 in the near future.

For more information contact Joe Carpenter, Chair Person of the Youth Exchange Committee, at 519-767-6669.

Elizabeth Lambden, Member of the Public Relations Committee, at 519-824-0997.

THANK YOU

GUELPH 2014 Guelph student Riley Leach will travel to Brazil for a year through the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.(supplied photo)

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29th Annual Guelph Studio Tour October 17 to 19 Friday 7pm to 9pm; Saturday 10am to 6pm; Sunday 11am to 5pm.

Enjoy the work of 39 local artists and artisans on this self-guided tour.

Visit www.guelphstudiotour.ca to view a map and artist listing.

Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium; Rotary Club of Guelph Thank you to the 463 cyclists, to all our sponsors, participants and volunteers.

Next year’s event: July 5, 2015 Hope to see you there!

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