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Physical activity guidelines New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for children, youth, adults and older adults were released January 2011. The easy-to-understand guidelines were developed to help Canadians achieve the daily physical activity required to live a healthy, active life. Visit www.csep.ca/guidelines for more information.

For children–5 to 11 years For health benefits, children aged 5 to 11 years should accumulate at least 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily. This should include: • Vigorous-intensity activities at least three days per week.

• Activities that strengthen muscle and bone at least three days per week.

• More daily physical activity provides greater health benefits.

Moderate-intensity physical activities will cause children to sweat a little and to breathe harder. Activities like: • Bike riding • Playground activities Vigorous-intensity physical activities will cause children to sweat and be ‘out of breath’.

Activities like:

• Running • Swimming Being active for at least 60 minutes daily can help children: • Improve their health • Do better in school • Improve their fitness • Grow stronger • Have fun playing with friends • Feel happier • Maintain a healthy body weight • Improve their self-confidence • Learn new skills Parents and caregivers can help to plan their child’s daily activity. Kids can: • Play tag–or freeze-tag!

• Go to the playground after school.

• Walk, bike, rollerblade or skateboard to school.

• Play an active game at recess.

• Go sledding in the park on the weekend.

• Go “puddle hopping” on a rainy day.

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Message from the editor With the summer’s heat wave still going strong, it may seem to soon to think about fall. Therefore, we have been thinking about it for you. In this issue of the Activity and Events Guide you will find a great selection of local events to take you through August and all the way into November.

The Rotary of Guelph’s annual Ribfest closes out the summer, and downtown’s Jazz Festival is a great way to kick-off September, followed by Eden Mills Writers’ Festival.

In October, check out a variety of local artists during the Guelph Studio Tour, or look into those home renovations during the Guelph Fall Home and Leisure Show.

Get inspired for the festive season with Fair November at the University of Guelph and the Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Guelph.

Now is the time to register children for after school programs, organized sports, dance and more. Our advertisers provide you with many options to choose from.

Consider taking an adult workshop–we have included a wide variety of interesting topics available at the Arboretum, plus the Evergreen Centre provides a long list of general interest courses for older adults.

Our winter issue of the Activity and Events Guide is distributed in early December. Your help is always appreciated to ensure we give our readers the most extensive list of what’s happening in the local community. Please send us any news within your club or organization and we always Heather Grummett, Editor publish non-profit events for free. Send your listing to Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. infoventure@golden.net. infoventure@golden.net

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A new federal grant will ultimately help the University of Guelph attract hundreds more Ontario high school students and teachers for one of its most popular youth science outreach programs.

U of G will receive a three-year $12,500 grant for its annual Science Olympics from the PromoScience program of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

The funding was recently announced by Keith Ashfield, minister of fisheries and oceans, on behalf of Gary Goodyear, minister of state for science and technology.

The NSERC PromoScience program funds organizations which promote hands-on learning of science and engineering, mathematics and technology, among young Canadians. In total, $2.9 million was allocated to 58 organizations including universities, non-governmental organizations, museums and science centres.

“Our government wants to encourage more young people to explore an education or career in science and engineering in order to keep Canada’s economy growing and creating jobs in the future,” said Ashfield. “This program will give youth in communities across the country an opportunity to discover the

benefits of these fields.”

“As a daylong campus-wide competition, Guelph’s Science Olympics uses fun and games to turn teens onto science,” said Bonnie Lasby, recruitment officer for the College of Physical and Engineering Science (CPES).

Begun at Guelph in 2009, Science Olympics attracts hundreds of high school students each year to compete in more than 20 learning activities in such topics as human anatomy, veterinary science, nanoscience, animal and plant sciences, chemistry, math, engineering and physics.

This past spring, about 610 teens and 40 teachers from high schools between Windsor and Richmond Hill, took part. Lasby hopes to attract more than 700 people next year and up to 1,000 within three years.

Science Olympics is run by about 150 volunteers from CPES, the College of Biological Science, the Ontario Agricultural College, the Ontario Veterinary College, the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences, and the University of Guelph Library Learning Commons. The program currently costs about $10,000 to run and is funded by student registrations, corporate sponsors and U of G colleges.

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Guelph Youth Singers perform in Edmonton The Guelph Youth Singers (GYS) recently visited choristers from Edmonton Youth Choir (EYS), where they were billeted with EYC families. In April of this year GYS III hosted EYC in Guelph.

Sponsored by the Society for Educational Visits and Exchanges in Canada (SEVEC), the exchange aims to create, promote and facilitate enriching educational opportunities for youth within Canada, for the development of mutual respect and understanding through programs of exploration in language, culture, and community.

The tour of Edmonton included a visit to Jasper, with a performance at Jasper United Church, a visit to the Columbia Ice Fields, Athabasca Falls, a tour of Fort Edmonton, a benefit concert sponsored by GANG (Grandmothers of Alberta for a New Generation) raising money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation, and a visit to the West Edmonton Mall.

The Guelph Youth Singers Choir III with Linda Beaupré (back row) at the Columbia Ice Fields during their SEVEC trip to Edmonton. (supplied photo)

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The Poor Boy’s Lunch is an annual fundraiser in support of Community Living Guelph Wellington. The event was started over 25 years ago by a group of local insurance professionals and continues to be supported by this dedicated group, who are members of Advocis Golden Triangle Chapter.

The event is held in September each year at the Italian Canadian Club, and features pasta, salad, rolls, desert, coffee and tea. There is live entertainment, a live auction and celebrity DJs

from CJOY/Magic FM. Amazing door prizes and the auction items are generously donated by local businesses.

All funds raised support the programs of Community Living Guelph Wellington, who provide supports and services to intellectually handicapped adults and their families within Guelph and Wellington County. To date, more than $165,000 has been raised.

Many major Sponsors and Supporters of the event over the years,

still continue to show their support today, including The Italian Canadian Club, BunsMaster Bakery Guelph, Zehrs, Great West Life, London Life, Canada Life, and CJOY/Magic FM. It is a fun filled event that many people look forward to every year. Join this year’s Co-Chairs of the organizing committee, Ron Orr and Sue Ricketts on September 9, 2011 from 11 - 2pm at the Italian Canadian Club.

For information, or to donate call 519-824-2480 ext 228 or ext 225.

135 Street, Guelph Guelph 135 Ferguson Ferguson Street, Time: Time: 11 11 am to to 2 pm pm

Volunteer hub for youth

Featuring: Delta Rockett Silent Auction, Live Auction & Raffle Ticket Items Celebrity M.C.'s Proceeds to Community Living Guelph Wellington

Tickets: $10 per person at the door Advance sales at admin office

Community Living Guelph Wellington 8 Royal Road, Guelph phone 519-824-2480 Our stroke progression focus is on developing proper technique, endurance, speed and efficiency

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Information can now be found on our club web site.

Find out how we can help you reach your goals…

Administrator: Kathy 836-3820 (guelphmarlins@bellnet.ca) Head Coach: Don Burton 823-7774

The Volunteer Centre of Guelph/Wellington is thrilled to announce the launch of a new volunteer campaign for high school students!

In September 2011, the Centre will be launching a new website www.youthengaged.ca which will be designed as an information hub for youth in Guelph and Wellington County for everything related to volunteering.

The Centre will also be launching a new campaign called “5-10-20” in which students can choose to engage in volunteer activities based on the amount of time they’d like to commit and can start earning hours towards the 40 hour community service requirement for graduation.

Students will be able to select volunteer opportunities from over 100 organization or can use the step-by-step guides to create their own community service projects that can be completed in 5, 10, or 20 hours.

For more information call 519-822-0912 or visit www.volunteerguelphwellington.on.ca

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Discover the joy of making music with your child Call for more details and for a FREE sample class 519 342 4764 www.greatlakesmusictogether.com

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• Active Adults • Moksha Yoga Guelph inspires, relaxes and energizes

ventureguelph.ca uploaded to the Venture Guelph Publications Ltd. website. Your event photos will also be uploaded to Venture’s Facebook page following your event.

Venture Guelph is partnering with Sarah Geotz Photography–a professional lifestyle photographer based out of Guelph. She will be available as our event photographer.

She brings her experience in photographing corporate and social events, plus her love of capturing happiness in the candid moments of life.

Moksha hot yoga is a unique yoga series that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room. The series is a cardiovascular workout that strengthens, tones and loosens the muscles, while detoxifying the body, calming the mind and lowering stress.

Moksha Yoga Guelph, located on Norfolk Street in downtown Guelph, offers yoga classes, therapeutic bodywork, rejuvenating treatments, and workshops.

Owner and studio director Kelly Romanick

completed the Moksha Yoga Teacher Training Course in 2003 and opened the downtown location in May of 2009. She has also studied craniosacral therapy, thai massage, hotstone massage, ayurvedic and rejuvenating therapies, hot yoga, yin yoga, and restorative yoga.

Each of the eight certified instructors at Moksha Yoga Guelph bring their own unique experience and style to the basic structure that is fundamental to the Moksha practice.

Students practice on a cork studio floor, a comfortable and healthy material that eases stress on the lower back.

The studio uses Radiant Heating Panels • Rake the lawn, and then offer to do the New Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for • Stroke designed by the Environmental Protection same for a neighbour. children, youth, adults and older adults were • High blood pressure Agency for Energy Efficiency to cut energy • Train for and participate in a run or walk for consumption by up to 40%. released January 2011. The easy-to-under• Certain types of cancer charity! stand guidelines were developed to help • Type 2 diabetes The 'hot' in hot yoga allows for deep, safe • Take up a favourite sport again or try a new stretching. Classes begin and end lying in Canadians achieve the daily physical activity • Osteoporosis sport. required to live a healthy, active life. Visit • Overweight and obesity relaxation on the floor; classes combine • Be active with the family on the weekend! www.csep.ca/guidelines for more information. And can lead to improved: standing postures which work on the cardio• Join a weekday community running or walk- vascular, and a floor series which works on For adults - 18 to 64 years • Fitness ing group. strengthening the upper body, spine and To achieve health benefits, adults aged 18 to • Strength • Go for a brisk walk after dinner.

• Mental health (morale and self–esteem) abdominal muscles. Classes are suitable for 64 years should accumulate at least 150 • Take a dance class after work. all levels of ability, even beginners with minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aer- Moderate-intensity physical activities will cause • Bike or walk to work every day. limited flexibility. obic physical activity per week, in bouts of 10 adults to sweat a little and to breathe harder.

Supplied by the Health and Performance minutes or more.

Activities like: Centre located at U of G, 519-767-5011 or • It is also beneficial to add muscle and bone • Brisk walking www.uoguelph.ca/hpc. strengthening activities using major muscle • Bike riding groups, at least two days per week.

Vigorous-intensity physical activities will cause • More physical activity provides greater adults to sweat and be ‘out of breath’. health benefits.

Activities like: • Jogging Being active for at least 150 minutes per • Cross-country skiing week can help reduce the risk of: • Premature death Pick a time. Pick a place. Make a plan and • Heart disease move more!

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Sport Medicine • Physiotherapy • Acupuncture • A.R.T. • Pedorthics & Splinting • Chiropractic • Massage Therapy Sports Nutrition • Naturopathic Medicine • Biodex Strength Testing & Training • Mental Performance Training

John T. Powell Building, 2nd Floor, University of Guelph phone: 519-767-5011 (or ext. 53039 on campus) website: www.uoguelph.ca/hpc

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THE GUELPH COUNTRY CLUB OPEN Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Rookie League Friday, October 14, 2011 (Reserve your spot early)

THE GUELPH COUNTRY CLUB Guelph’s Home Course. Since 1912.

• Evening Leagues Curling Application • Drop in “Pay as you play” Forms available (mon/wed/thurs/fri) at the Club • Learn to Curl Beginners League and on-line: • Corporate Work, Play packages www.tgcc.ca • Private Function Ice Rental 133 Woodlawn Rd., Guelph 519.824.2741 ext. 5

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• Festivals and Events • Auditions for Guelph Youth Singers Auditions will take place in late August and early September at Guelph Youth Music Centre. Call 519821-8574 to book an appointment.

Women of Distinction Nominations October marks the open call out for nominees for the 17th Annual Women of Distinction event. Download the nomination form at www.guelphy.org

AUGUST August 12-14 Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games www.fergusscottishfestival..com

entertainment, refreshments and car-themed activities for children and families! Wellington County Museum, 519-846-0916, www.wcm.on.ca Annual Pig Roast 2011 3pm. Succulent pig roast with all of the trimmings.

Wine Tasting and Tour. Perfect place to spend your Sunday afternoon in a garden-like setting. We can accommodate larger groups up to 300 people for this event. Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery, 519-767-3253, www.coxcreekcellars.on.ca

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September 7-11 Guelph Jazz Festival & Nuit Blanche August 20 Five days of innovative World-class music. 35 free and Emily Paige McNabb Memorial Golf Tournament ticketed events including the open-air tent in down1pm shotgun start. Join us at Victoria Park Golf Club town Guelph. Sat. Sept 10 with Nuit Blanche.

East to raise awareness for Spinal Muscular Atrophy www.guelphjazzfestival.com or 519-763-4952. and raise funds for the Guelph Wish Fund. $100 entry fee includes 18-holes, cart, dinner and prizes. To pre- September 8-11 register contact Susan McNabb at 519-827-0768 or Arthur Fall Fair epmmemorial@gmail.com.

Celebrate 155 years! 'From Generation to Generation' includes a parade, ambassador program, homecraft, August 22 4-H beef, dairy, field crops, and Western horse show.

Annual Neighbourhood Group Golf Tournament Welsh and sport pony show, chili cook-off, lawn trac$150 per person at Cutten Fields. For more informator pull, pet show, children's activities, and midway. tion contact www.woolwicharrow.ca BBQ Thurs: 5pm-7:30pm, Fri: 7am-10:30pm, Sat: 8am-10:30pm, Sun: 11am- 6pm. 158 Domville St., August 26-28 Arthur. 519-848-5917 on fair weekend 519-848-3820.

Ribfest 14th Annual Rhythm, Ribs and Rotary! Join the Rotary September 9 Club of Guelph Trillium at Riverside Park for Rib Hawk Workshop: Those Magnificent Raptors Teams from Canada and USA, live entertainment, car 9am - 4pm. This workshop has been designed to help show, childrens’ entertainment and more. Free admisyou develop your skills in identifying migrating hawks, sion. www.ribfestguelph.com falcons, vultures, eagles and osprey. You'll learn about plumage, body shape, foraging techniques, flight patAugust 28 terns and migration times of 15 species. $75 Register Antique & Classic Car Show 12 - 4pm. $1 per person. Join us for our most antici- by Sept. 2. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum pated summer event; the Antique and Classic Car Show! Featuring a parade of antique and classic cars,

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AUTUMN COLORS WALKING TOUR Wednesday evening, October 12, join us at 6:30 p.m. for our annual walking tour. Topic is yet to be determined. Come and enjoy the fall colors.

UNITED NATIONS DAY October 24.Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole in the Garden of Peace.There are more than 18 different languages on the pole. N/W corner of cemetery. Self directed event.

REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE Friday, November 11, join us for a personal service of remembrance held at the WW1 veterans’ area beneath the large Canadian Flag.

10:30 a.m. Convenient parking. Chairs provided.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY Sunday, November 20.Why not visit the Children’s Memorial Garden and add an ornament to the Angel Tree in remembrance of the more than 900 children there, to remember a special child or to celebrate the children in our lives today.

BLUE CHRISTMAS Wednesday evening, December 7. Join us at the mausoleum for our annual caroling by candlelight. 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.

nut, Solomon's seal, hepatica, plantain, wild ginger and dandelion. Learn which herbs are toxic in material doses and healing in homeopathic doses. $35.

Register by Sept. 5. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext.

52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

September 10 Arboretum Auxiliary Plant Sale 9am - 2pm. This exciting fund-raising event is held at the R.J. Hilton Centre on College Avenue East. It offers an amazing selection of hardy, exotic and native perennials and woody plants for formal and natural gardens.

All plants are cared for by Auxiliary members and grown in The Arboretum's nursery. An information catalogue can be purchased in advance of the sale for a small fee. Cash, Cheque, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Come early for best selection!

September 16-18 Harriston-Minto Fall Fair 10am. Party till the cows come home! A variety of events: Livestock shows, homecraft exhibitions, parade, midway, demolition derby and more! Street Parking. Harriston-Minto Fairgrounds, 111 George St. South. Adults: $5 Fri & Sat, $10 Sun, $12. Weekend pass, Under 12: $1 MonSun, $2 Weekend pass. More information at 519-5103625 or www.harristonmintofair.ca

Open House 2-4pm The Little Gym of Guelph. Come to our Awesome Fall open house and check out the great activities we do in the gym! FREE food, games and fun! 519-821-3547 or email: tlgguelphon@thelittlegym.com

September 18 Taste of Guelph 1-3:30pm. One of Guelph’s best-loved garden parties featuring more than 55 of the area’s finest restauraSeptember 11 Taste~real Field Dinner 1 -5 pm. Enjoy an alfresco teurs, caterers, vintners and brewers, on the grounds of St. Joseph’s Health Centre. Together they serve up multi course feast at Strom's Farm prepared with delectable samples from their menus to help raise ingredients from Wellington County. Regional chefs and farmers showcase the best the region has to offer, funds for St. Joseph’s Health Centre Foundation and The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital. Tickets with each course paired with an wine from Colanari are $100 before August 26, $125 after. 519-767-3424 Winery. Tickets $110, limited seating, 1-800-3344519. All proceeds to support Guelph Wellington Local or www.tasteofguelph.com Food. www.guelphwellingtonlocalfood.ca To reserve Wall-Custance Memorial Forest Annual your ticket today call 1-800-334-4519 Dedication Service. 2:30pm. The service will take

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place in the Memorial Forest Dedication Grove opposite the Information Kiosk at the entrance to The Arboretum. For more information, please call the Wall-Custance Funeral Home & Chapel, 519-8220051, or The Arboretum, 519-824-4120 ext. 52113.

Annual Hungarian Goulash Dinner 1 - 4pm. Come and enjoy the wonderful flavours of Gypsy Goulash cooked in a cauldron over an open fire with fresh buns and wine tasting. We can accommodate larger groups up to 300 people for this event. Cox Creek Cellars Estate Winery, 519-767-3253, www.coxcreekcellars.on.ca

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September 22 Growing Native Woody Plants from Seed 9am - 4pm. Grow your own native trees and shrubs.

Characteristic seeds for the workshop will be collected while touring part of The Arboretum. We will carry out the techniques for cleaning, treating and sowing seeds and how to protect them as seeds and young plants. $75. Register by Sept. 5. The Arboretum 519-8244120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

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September 23 OR September 24 Mushrooms for Beginners 9:30am - 4:30pm. This all day workshop will focus on developing your fungal identification skills. Following a guided walk in the wooded areas, we will identify our finds in the classroom. Discussions on topics ranging from the crucial roles mushrooms play in the environment to cool natural history facts and intriguing scientific names. $75. Register by Sept. 16. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum September 24 Annual Hoofbeat Challenge & Family Day 10:30am. Family Day Activities starting include demonstrations, games, entertainment, giant bake table, facepainting, petting farm, door prizes, raffle and much more. Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, 6920 Concession 1, Puslinch, 519-837-0558, sunrise-therapeutic.ca Guelph Downtown 5K 8:45am. In support of Guelph Community Health Centre, more information at 519-821-6638 or www.guelphchc.ca Fall Wellington Rural Romp 11 am - 4 pm. Free self-guided tour of farms and markets throughout Guelph and Wellington County. On the Romp you will find taste testing, guided farm tours, corn mazes, petting zoos and more. Find out the story behind your food. 519-821-6638 ext. 404, visit www.tastereal.ca September 26, October 3, 17, 24 Basic SLR Photography 7pm - 9:30pm. This four week course will cover a range of topics designed for the beginning SLR photographer. Suitable for both film and digital photographers. $135. Register by Sept. 19. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum September 28 Speakers Bureau The YMCA-YWCA of Guelph launches of the Women of Distinction Speakers Bureau. Call 519-824-5150 for details.

September 29 Shrub Identification 9am - 4pm. The ecologically important shrubs and vines in our landscape will be our focus. Fresh speci-

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Eden Mills Writers’ Festival Since 1989, audiences of several thousand now come to the Festival to enjoy the unique mix of bucolic surroundings, great literature, and relaxed ambience. 519-826-0876 or edenmillswritersfestival.ca

September 12 Medicinal Plants 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Join naturopathic doctor, Elizabeth Cherevaty ND, for a guided tour featuring some of the native medicinal plants used in historical and modern medicine, including: mayapple, blue cohosh, bloodroot, red raspberry, celandine, hawthorn, black wal-

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Free Wireless Internet Free Parking Free local and 1800 calls Pets Welcomed (cats and dogs) 1 Block South of University of Guelph Spacious and Newly renovated Rooms Deluxe rooms with Fridge & 32” HD TV

September 9, 10 Aberfoyle Fall Fair & Tractor Pull Aberfoyle Fairgrounds, 23 Brock Rd., S. Friday evening tractor pull. Saturday all day 171st fair. 519-821-8973, aberfoyleagriculturalsociety.com

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Rotary Club of Guelph–Trillium presents

14th annual Ribfest

It’s Ribfest 2011 and you’re invited.

August 26, 27, and 28, 2011 marks the 14th 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 event. Sample world-class ribs, visit the other food vendors, enjoy your favourite beverage, take your kids to the children’s activity centre, view classic cars, and listen to great almost non-stop entertainment.

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Ribfest is a community tradition and a community event.

Join us.

Greg Mitchell Ribfest Chair Rotary Club of Guelph Trillium

August 26, 27, 28, 2011

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

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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 14 years ago, Ribfest has contributed over $630,000 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 26, 27, 28 and help Rotary support those in need.

The Rotary Club of Guelph – Trillium recently announced the funding allocation from Ribfest 2010. All the money raised goes to supporting community needs and organizations.

Nine ribbers highlight 14th annual Ribfest It’s the smoke, the sauce, and yes, the ribs themselves that are the focal point of Rotary Ribfest in Ribberside (Riverside) Park.

Nine of Canada’s best ribbers will highlight this year’s event: • Billy Bones - Port Colborne • Silver Bullet - Fort Erie

• Blazin' BBQ - Chatham (2006, 2007 People's Choice Award) (www.blazinbbq.ca)

• Crabby's B.B.Q. Shack - London (www.crabbysbbqshack.com) • Pistol Pete's Smokehouse - London

• Bad Wolf Barbecue - Mississauga (www.badwolfbarbecue.com)

• Tennessee Fatbacks - Toronto • Boss Hogs BBQ - St. Thomas (2008, 2009, 2010 People's Choice Award) (www.bosshogsbbq.ca/08)

The following local groups have received funding: Action Read, Guelph Enabling Gardens, Jean Little Public School Music Program and Silvertones Choir, Alzheimer Society of Guelph/Wellington, Beginnings Family Services, Canadian Diabetes Association,Chalmers Community Services Centre, Child Witness Centre,Dunara Homes for Recovery Inc., Edward Johnson Music Foundation, Food and Friends, c/o Children's Foundation of Guelph/Wellington, Guelph Community Health Centre, Guelph Youth Music Centre, Immigrant Services, Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington County, Rainbow Programs for Children–Rainbow Day Camp, St. James Anglican Church, Michael House, Victim Services Wellington, Welcome In Drop in Centre, Guelph/Wellington Women in Crisis, Wyndham House and Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre.

In addition, Ribfest proceeds help sponsor projects in Africa, Camp Enterprise, scholarships for local students, and projects worldwide through the Rotary Foundation.

Join us...

• Horn Dawgs Smokin BBQ - Oshawa (www.horndawgsbbq.com) Rib Judging Trophy presented Sunday at 3:30 pm

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Car buffs in for a treat If you love cars, then you will love the classics that will be on display at Ribfest, August 27 and 28 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 27 and 28. 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.

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Rod Jewell The Folk Mudmen Day Tripper

12:00 to 1:30 pm 2:00 to 3:00 pm 3:30 to 5:30 pm 6:00 to 8:00 pm 8:30 to 11:00 pm

BlueSynergy Amy Savin Little Rock The Tokyo Giants Backroads Band

Kenny Munshaw Black Water Trio Roly and the Rockers The Point

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

(Riverside Park, Guelph)

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

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

The Kid’s Area at the Guelph Trillium Rotary RibFest will be the best ever this August with popular returning interactive favorites like End Polio Now and the Children’s Art Gallery, Guelph Little Gym and Bulldog Fitness, martial arts demonstrations by Sealy Karate and a chance to get autographs from your favorite Guelph Storm players, play TopShots and meet Spyke the dancing Mascot. Artist Karyn Sloot and her team will do kiddies face painting, with proceeds going to Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Center.

This year Rotary is excited to announce many new attractions to the Kid’s Area. The entire family can start the day with Sun Salutations in front of the Kid’s Stage with Moksha Yoga Guelph.

On the stage, children's musician and storyteller, James Funnyhat will perform 3 shows daily on Saturday and Sunday. Mr Funnyhat performs highly interactive shows that are joyful, educational and spontaneous fun. The staff from the Public Library will read stories and organize a craft tent. You wont recognize the Midway this year because Albion Amusements has taken over. Albion will

RibFest 2011 Kid’s Activities (all week-end) Albion Amusements Bulldog Interactive Fitness activity area (no charge) Game Asylum mobile gaming arcade Guelph Firefighters with trucks (no charge) Guelph Storm (no charge) James Funnyhat, magician and storyteller (no charge) Ribfest Art Gallery & Colouring tent Sealy Karate (no charge) Face Painting tent Daring Derek the Magician (no charge) The Little Gym Interactive Kindergym Moksha Kid's Yoga with Kelly

Thanks to all our sponsors

Gold Sponsors Albion Amusements CJOY/MAGIC Radio Davan Landscaping Battlefield Equipment Without the generous support of our HLO Health Services Inc. Farms.com sponsors, Ribfest would not be Nedlaw Roofing, Living Roofs possible. Please support our and Living Walls sponsors who support us.

Total Security Management (As of press time.)

The Athletic Club, Guelph Royal Bank Financial Group Platinum Sponsor Linamar

Sleeman Breweries

Silver Sponsors City of Guelph Guelph Chamber of Commerce Devlan Construction Palmer Audio Distinctive Trophies & Awards

provide 7 bright and bold rides like the Sizzler, Loop-o-Plane, Zero Gravity, Funslide and the spectacular Himalaya. You wont miss the giant black and chrome Game Asylum; a high-tech 32’ mobile video game theatre, which allows multiple gamers to simultaneously play Xbox and Wii games. Tournaments will be organized throughout the weekend. Interested gamers should contact gameasylum.ca. It’s a gamers’ paradise! The Kid’s Area is open 12:00-7:00pm Friday and 11:00-7:00 Saturday and Sunday.

The Midway closes at 11:00pm daily.

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12 pm Family Yoga with Moksha Yoga Guelph 1 pm James Funnyhat 2 pm Sealy Karate Demo 2 pm Daring Derek Magic Show 3 pm Yoga Demo 4 pm Sealy Karate Demo 4 pm Bulldog Fitness Contest 5 pm James Funnyhat 6 pm Sealy Karate Demo 6:30 pm Daring Derek Magic Show

12 pm Family Yoga with Moksha Yoga Guelph 1 pm Sealy Karate Demo 1 pm James Funnyhat 2 pm Daring Derek Magic Show 3 pm Sealy Karate Demo 4 pm James Funny Hat 5 pm Daring Derek Magic Show All money raised at the Kid’s Area goes to support Guelph Trillium Rotary Charities.

(Schedule and performers subject to change without notice.)

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Amigo Sponsors Terra View Homes Scutt Signs Highland Restoration Fusion Homes Guelph Country Club Farm Credit Canada (FCC) Natures Palette Landscape & Design Bronze Sponsors Anderson-Coats Photography Syngenta Crop Protection Marshall-Built Black, Shoemaker, Robinson & Royal City Nursery Donaldson Ltd. Edible Arrangements Tacoma Engineers Inc. RLB Chartered Accountants & South City Physiotherapy Business Advisors Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Ctr Artik Ice Greenway Water Technologies Marshall-Built Humansystems Inc. Barb Goetz Ruse -Coldwell Banker Organic Resource Management Inc. EHS and Risk Consulting Game Asylum John Sutherland & Sons Insurance Manager Marketing Inc. Vex Hard Lemonade

October 16 The Backyardigans 1pm & 4pm. A wacky, heroic, epic adventure. Live on stage in Quest for the Extra Ordinary Aliens, a fingersnapping, toe-tapping and mind-boggling escapade that will have everyone on the edge of their seats.

Recommended for ages 3 to 8. $23-$28. 519-7633000 or www.riverrun.ca

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October 17 The Power of Being a Girl –interactive day of selfdiscovery for girls in grade 7 and 8. Contact the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph for more details.

519-824-5150.

October 14 - 31 Haunted House Of Horrors, Guelph 6pm. The Haunted House is the must visit attraction during the Halloween season. Open to the public between 6pm and 11pm on Friday, Saturday and

October 28 The Magic Flute 8pm. Experience one of the world’s most celebrated operas! A fully-staged production of Mozart’s enchanting work of genius, performed by Opera Kitchener,

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Wedding, Banquet & Conference Facilities for 3 to 225 people (banquets 150 people) 3 unique meeting rooms with lots of windows looking onto our spectacular grounds.

November 11 Remembrance Day Services 10:30 a.m start- Sleeman Centre, Downtown Guelph and then Cenotaphe at Eramosa.

Remembrance Day Service 10:30am. Join us for a personal service of remembrance held at the W.W.1 veterans’ area beneath the large Canadian Flag. Convenient parking. Chairs provided. Woodlawn Memorial Park, 762 Woolwich St, 519-822-1271, www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca November 12 John McDermott 7:30pm. A Remembrance Day concert, by a champion of veteran’s causes and one of Canada’s most celebrated tenors, features songs from Journeys, McDermott’s most recent album. $37-$44.

519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca November 13 The Funky Mamas 2pm. Known for their captivating stage presence, Guelph’s award winning musical Mamas and opening act Chris Patterson of The Arrogant Worms, are set to rock the house. Recommended for ages 3 to 8. $16-$21. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca November 17-20 Fair November Since 1975, Fair November has attracted more than 30,000 visitors annually to view and purchase crafts in the University Centre at the University of Guelph.

CALLING ALL ENTREPRENEURS AND SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS Celebrate Small Business Month Forum Connect For Success Bridges To Better Business

October 13 Savour the Flavours - Minto Doors open at 5pm. Explore the high quality of foods that are being created within the community. Stations feature the variety of options in meats, vegetables,coffee, and wines, all available in your own backyard. Harriston Curling Club, $25. 519-338-2511 ext. 241. www.savourtheflavours.ca

October 15 Gerry Dee 8pm. Winner of the 2008 Best Comic in Canada and runner-up in NBC’s Last

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October 12 Autumn Colors Walking Tour 6:30pm. Join us for our annual walking tour.

Come and enjoy the fall colours. Woodlawn Memorial Park, 762 Woolwich Street, 519-8221271, www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

October 14 CMT Hit List Tour 8pm. Three hot stars–three unique styles. CMT favourites and three of today’s most popular country music stars, Deric Ruttan, Aaron Lines and Dean Brody, share the stage for an exciting night of home-grown country. $35-$42.

519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca

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Nature Trails • Gardens • Workshops Wedding & Conference Facilities

October 7 Advanced Mushroom Workshop: Taking it to the next level 9:30am - 5pm. This workshop is intended for those with some prior experience with fungi who wish to hone their identification skills. After reviewing basic terminology, we will spend the day collecting and collaborating on our finds. $75. Register by Sept. 30. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext.

52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

October 13 Annual General Mtg 12-2pm. The YMCAYWCA of Guelph AGM, 130 Woodland Glen Dr.

November 3 Steven Page 8pm. Hear former lead of the Barenaked Ladies and one of Canada's most recognizable voices fly solo in a performance featuring songs from his eagerly anticipated debut album, Page One. $37-$44. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca

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October 18 Guelph Township Horticultural Society Fall Flower and Vegetable Show Marden Community Centre, 7366 Wellington Rd. 30, Guelph. Join us for interactive programmes: How to make a garden box for the use of hydroponics and play Garden Jeopardy.

7:30 pm, guelphtwphortsociety.org

October 24 United Nations Day Walk the Trans Canada Trail and visit the Peace Pole in the Garden of Peace. There are more than 18 different languages on the pole. N/W corner of cemetery. Self directed event. Woodlawn Memorial Park, 762 Woolwich St, 519-822-1271.

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October 2 Harvest Home Festival 12-4pm. A celebration of our rural past! Join us as we celebrate the sights, sounds, flavours, scents and feel of the harvest season!

Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus. Free parking on site, $2 per person. 519-846-0916 ext. 224, www.wcm.on.ca

October 21-23 Annual Giant Book Sale Fri. 6pm - 9pm, Sat. 10am - 4pm, Sun. 12pm - 4pm. Annual fundraiser for Friends of the Guelph Public Library. Located in the former FastForms building–corner of Imperial and Massey Roads. Convenient bus access and plenty of free parking. Donate gently used books, educational and entertainment items including paperbacks, hardcover books, children’s books, and puzzles. We regret that encyclopedias, National Geographic, Harlequin Romance and Readers Digest publications, audiotapes and general interest magazines cannot be accepted.

Drop off at any of the library branches in Guelph beginning Tues. Aug. 2. www.friendsguelphlibrary.ca

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October 1 Fall Landscape Photography 1pm - 4pm. The first half of the workshop will be spent inside, where we will discuss lenses, filters, tripods and other accessories that are best suited for fall landscape photography. We’ll cover dealing with inclement weather, composition, lighting, creative effects, and explore working in both colour and black and white. Then we’re off to the woods and meadows of the Arboretum for a field trip. Suitable for either film or digital photographers of all skill levels. $55.

Register by Sept. 23. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

October 21 Ron Sexsmith 8pm. This Juno award-winning troubadour, who has earned praise from the likes of Bob Dylan, Elton John and Elvis Costello, performs songs from his new album Long Player Late Bloomer. $32-$39. 519-7633000 or www.riverrun.ca

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October 14-16 Guelph Fall Home & Leisure Show Fri, 1pm, Sat, Sun 10am. Col. John McCrae Legion, 919 York Road Guelph, Free admission. www.GuelphHomeShow.com

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features some of the composer’s most sublimely beau- November 4 tiful and infectious melodies. $42-$49. 519-763-3000 2011 Music Chairs Fundraising Gala Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street. An David Myles evening of performances, games, auctions and music.

8pm. He's Canadian folk music's next big thing, defyTickets: Early bird before October 1st $75. ing the singer-songwriter stereototype. $24-$26. 519After October 1st, $100 for tickets.

763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca Call 519-837-1119 for details and tickets.

October 29 November 5 I, Claudia 8pm. This extraordinary one-woman Wooly Kinderconcerts–The Three Musical Pigs and show by Crow’s Theatre maps the raw, yet beautiful the Wolf 9:30, 10:30 & 11:30am. Bach, Mozart, and interior life of a misfit adolescent with poignant Beethoven are three music-loving pigs. Join The humour as she struggles with her parents' divorce.

Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Quartet to help build the $26-$28. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca pigs' houses, and huff and puff along with Hugo the wolf! $11-$13. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca

Sunday nights in October. $13 per person. 519-7801341, www.hauntedhouse.ca

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October 14-16 Guelph Studio Tour Fri. 7-9pm, Sat. 10am - 6pm, Sun. 11am – 5pm. A collective of artists with studio and exhibition spaces in and around Guelph, offering original, fine arts and crafts. www.guelphstudiotour.ca

September 30 Paquin Entertainment Presents Toopy & Binoo Live 6:30pm. The top-rated program for kids from 2 to 6 years old Toopy and Binoo and the Marshmallow Moon brings to life these two fun-loving and adorable characters, whose antics are driven by their out-of-this-world imaginations. Tickets $29.

River Run Centre 519-763-3000, www.riverun.ca

October 4 Tree Identification 9am - 4pm. This program will help you refine your skills at identifying trees in Ontario. Groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as ash and maple will be explored. The afternoon will be spent outside. $75. Register by Sept. 27. The Arboretum 519824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

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Comic Standing, Dee strikes again with his outrageously funny and piercing take on everyday life. $37$44. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca

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2011 FALL ISSUE mens and an easy to use key for shrubs will be used.

We will be outdoors for half of the day discovering southern Ontario’s native and naturalized shrubs at The Arboretum. Bring a magnifying glass. $75.

Register by Sept. 22. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 Holiday Inn Scottsdale, Guelph 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm

This unique forum brings together businesses in various stages of development for an open exchange of ideas, advice and networking opportunities.

All Occasion Cakes & Specialty Cookies

Breads, rolls, pastries, pies, muffins and more!

Visit our NEW LOCATION and see the changes we’ve made…

105 WYNDHAM ST. N, including our new DOWNTOWN GUELPH seating area!

519 824-6750

Included: • Key note address • Business to business networking • Round table discussions groups • Annual Small Business Awards Reception

Knowledge is Power!

Call 519-826-4701 today to register as seats are limited.

For more information visit www.guelphbusiness.com

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November 19 Black and White Photography 1pm - 4pm. Long considered a true art form, black and white photography presents both challenges and rewards. Learn about seeing shapes and textures, patterns of light and shades of grey. We’ll discuss photo editing for black and white, and converting your colour files. Then it’s off to practice on the grounds of The Arboretum. Rain or shine. Suitable for film or digital. $55. Register by Nov. 11. The Arboretum 519-824-4120 ext. 52358 or www.uoguelph.ca/arboretum

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November 20 International Children’s Day Visit the Children’s Memorial Garden and add an ornament to the Angel Tree in remembrance of the more than 900 children there, to remember a special child or to celebrate the children in our lives today.

Woodlawn Memorial Park, 762 Woolwich Street, 519-822-1271, www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca November 23 - December 11 19th Annual Festival of Trees View over 50 Christmas trees decorated by both volunteers and professional designers, and sponsored by local businesses, clubs and individuals on display at River Run Centre. For information on the Festival of Trees or to learn more about sponsorship visit www.sjhh.guelph.on.ca or call 519-767-3424.

DECEMBER December 2 Junior/Intermediate Orchestra Winter Concert 7:30pm. Guelph Youth Music Centre, 75 Cardigan Street. Tickets: $5 More information at 519-837-1119 or www.gymc.ca.

December 9 Czech Boys Choir 8pm. Acclaimed as one of Europe’s most outstanding choral groups for young voices, the Czech Boys Choir presents a rich program of old and new masterworks on its cross-Canada tour. $20-$34. 519-763-3000 or www.riverrun.ca

December 7 Blue Christmas 7pm. 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.

Dress warmly. Woodlawn Memorial Park, 762 Woolwich Street, 519-822-1271, www.woodlawnmemorialpark.ca

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Call 519-824-1595.

Email: venture@golden.net Local celebrations!

Children at the Habitat for Humanity Family BBQ enjoyed entertainment by Music with Brian and Friends with Guelph's Brian Morcombe, Melody the Hippo and Alan the Lion.

Habitat for Humanity BBQ at Riverside Park

Celebrating Canada Day with The Rotary Club of Guelph.

Pictured are past President Ian Smith and Canada Day Chair Andrea Groenewald.

Y Donate Campaign This September the YMCA-YWCA of Guelph is encouraging all of their members to give blood as they challenge other Y’s to care about the community in the annual Y Donate Campaign.

(In you to give–see page 14 in this issue.)

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The Habitat Wellington Women Build recently hosted a fundraising BBQ at the Riverside Park Concert Shell. The event included live music, children’s entertainment, local vendors for shopping, and plenty of other activities, plus a silent auction.

Approximately 300 visitors, vendors and volunteers made the day a success. The event, entirely volunteer driven, will allow all the funds to go to help in building the Women Build home on 439 York Rd. While the complete results are still being calculated, almost $2000 was raised on the silent auction alone.

A special thank you to the sponsors who made this happen: RBC, Harvey’s, Marble Slab Creamery, Winmar and Allstate as well as all the musicians and vendors.

Moparfest August 20-21 8am to 4pm Canada’s largest Mopar car show is celebrating its 32nd year. Located at the fairgrounds in New Hamburg, over 1,600 unique Mopar cars are expected on Saturday and Sunday.

There will be draws for prizes, children’s activities, engine blows, special interest displays, and 240 vendors will fill the field.

A new car display will include 12 participating dealers from the area.

General admission adult tickets are $10 per day and children under 12 are free. Parking is free for spectators. Last year Mopar raised and donated $184,600 back to local youth groups and organizations.

A cruise to Wellington Motors in Guelph from Moparfest will leave the fairgrounds at 4:30pm on Saturday. Stop by the dealership at 935 Woodlawn Road West to enjoy dinner, a cruise night, and a big smoke show.

For more information visit www.moparfest.com.

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Great things happening at River Run Centre With the release of River Run Centre’s 20112012 season, come exciting new experiences for patrons.

As always, the new season offers a wide range of music, theatre, comedy, dance, and plenty of shows for the whole family. This year Guelph’s performance centre introduces a new offering, the RBC Classical Arts and Dance Series. This five-show series introduces opera to River Run’s line-up for the first time, with two very popular productions–Mozart’s Don Giovanni and The Magic Flute.

“We’ve expanded our programming to include some new larger scale productions,” says Ella Pauls, Manager of Development and Communications for River Run Centre. Besides opera, audiences can experience a richly varied performance of classical and contemporary ballet as well as a colourful and dazzling traditional Spanish Dance production.

In the Meridian Studio Series, audiences will

be thrilled by the highly accomplished and engaging musical duo, Guy Few and Nadina Mackie Jackson. “It is classical music presented in a style that should appeal to many,” says Pauls. Also within the series, I, Claudia and Goodness, are both strong performances, which continue to open to rave reviews.

New offerings include the outstanding choir productions from the Harlem Gospel Choir and Men of the Deeps, Canada’s only coal miners choir. Other big names to the stage include Ron Sexsmith, Holly Cole, Steven Page, and three of today’s most popular country music stars, Deric Ruttan, Aaron Lines and Dean Brody.

River Run Centre’s organizers are excited this year to bring local flavour to the line-up with the well-known Funky Mamas “The quality of their work is outstanding and we are thrilled to offer amazing talent from within our community,” remarks Pauls. Children can also look forward

to the escapades of The Backyardigans, on stage in October.

“Our goal is to offer performance for every taste, price point, and age, thereby being accessible to everyone in the community,” says Pauls. “This year we look forward to celebrating Canadian performers, International productions and local talent from right here at home.”

For the first time, this summer River Run Centre is offering deep discount early bird package pricing. Choose any four shows from the seven different series before August 31, 2011 and receive 30% off. After August 31, the regular bulk buy price will be in effect at 20% off. Contact the River Run box office at 519-763-3000 or visit www.riverrun.ca.

River Run Centre benefits from the dedication and generosity of numerous volunteers.

Anyone interested in volunteering can contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator at 519-837-5662.

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Wellington County’s Underground Railroad Music Festival Explore the soulful music at the Underground Railroad Music Festival on August 13 from 12 to 7 pm at Centennial Park in Drayton. Join us as we celebrate the history of early Black Pioneers through world class folk, blues, jazz, blue grass and gospel music.

“The festival is held in the region of Ontario that was a main terminus on the Underground Railroad. It is the only one of its kind in North America,” stated Diana Braithwaite, Chair of the Underground Music Society.

This year’s line up of performers includes national and international well-known musicians: • Pastor Tim Bailey - Guest Speaker from Mississippi – “The Long Road to Freedom” • Harrison Kennedy – Award winning King of Acoustic Blues, www.harrisonkennedy.ca • Curley Bridges – North Carolina’s Mr. Rockin Soul! www.electrofi.com/curleybio.htm • Kevin Breit – Juno and Gemini Award winning folk singer and guitarist, www.kevinbreit.com • Chris Whiteley and Jesse Whiteley’s Big 40’s Swing Band, www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com • Diana Braithwaite’s Gospel Revue and Underground Railroad Gospel Tribute • The Mississippi Singers - gospel • Miss Angel – Mississippi Delta Queen of the Blues, www.missangelbrown.com • Donovan Locke – The Next Nat King Cole Crooner • Doug Watson – King of the Chicago Blues Belters, www.douglaswatson.com Centennial Park in Drayton. Festival admission price is $30 Adult and $10 Youth (14 – 17 years). Tickets can be purchased at the event or online at www.braithwaiteandwhiteley.com. For more information contact the UR Music Society at info@braithwaiteandwhiteley.com.

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Local Food Fest This year's 6th Annual Guelph Wellington Local Food Fest was a great success. Over 2100 people came together under sunny skies on the grounds of Ignatius Jesuit Centre to celebrate and enjoy local food.

A great day was spent enjoying cooking demonstrations, a colourful market place, delicious food, workshops, local musical entertainment, farm tours, wagon rides and fun children activities. The Ontario Early Years and Everdale Organic Farm and Learning Centre were back with lots of hands on activities around farming and agriculture.

The Local Food Fest was also the official public . launch of the new local food brand for the region: taste • real. To find out more about taste • real and how it can help you to make local food experiences The summer is traditionally a challenging time to collect blood visit www.tastereal.ca. and this year is no different.

Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors and partners Thankfully, local police, fire and ambulance groups take the that made this wonderful community event happen! time out of their busy schedules to donate in July and August (Supplied photos) –by Erin Taraborrelli for the Sirens for Life blood donor challenge.

It helps meet the need but it's not enough. Be a local hero this summer ... donate blood.

Walk-ins to the Guelph clinic are welcome during convenient opening hours: flowers, hand made soap, fair trade coffee, bedding plants, Location: flour and grains, and herbs. This great selection of farm Guelph Blood Donor Clinic fresh products has all come from less than 45 miles away. 130 Silvercreek Parkway North The market is open Saturdays from 8am to 1pm, begin- Clinic Times: ning Saturday, May 28 to the last Saturday in October. It is Monday: 3 – 7 pm located at the Optimist Recreation Centre, next to Puslinch Tuesday/Thursday: 8am – 1pm & 2:30 – 7pm Wednesday: 4 – 8pm Community Centre, at 23 Brock Rd South, in Aberfoyle.

Saturday: 8am – 1pm There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the market.

For more information visit www.afma.ca Contact us at (519) 837-4564 or sharon.delisle@blood.ca to find out how you can ADOPT-A-CLINIC and save more lives!

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Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market New this summer, the Aberfoyle Farmers’ Market offers a broad mix of in season vegetables, select fine breads and cheeses, along side a great selection of traditional and game meats.

The market is located in a brand new covered open-air facility that protects customers and vendors from the sun and rain.

Over 30 vendors offer fresh vegetables, fruit, meat and fish, baked goods, prepared foods, preserves, dairy products, honey and syrup, arts and crafts, fresh and dried

The Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre–4th season July 30 – Aug 30 – fibre artist, Maggie Vanderweit Meredith.

Aug 31 – Oct 3- watercolour artist, William Band.

Oct 4 - Oct 28 – painting and soft pastel artist, Kristin McCarthy.

Oct 16 - Valerie Becking’s exhibition of new work opens - ‘Angelic Descending Inspirations’.

Oct 29 - Nov 12- watercolour and acrylic artist, Judy French

Aug 31 – Oct 3 – Beryl Dawson.

Oct 4- 28 – KitchenerWaterloo Society of Artists.

Oct 29 – Nov 12 – Deck Your Walls with Art of Beauty Workshops.

Aug 17, 24 Carolyn Keating - Portrait Drawing 2 to 4pm.

Sept 16 Connie Melnik - Oil Painting for Beginners 10am to 4pm.

Lower gallery exhibitions:

Upcoming events

July 30 – Aug 30 – Elora Fergus Studio Tour Preview – ‘A Mosaic of Artists’.

Sept 11 West End Art Group will hold a Group Show and Sale at

Featured guest artists:

•Kids Chorus •Jr and Inter String Orchestras •School of Rock •Frets Guitar Lessons •Music for Children With Special Needs *Fall registrations are being accepted

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Riverside Park, in the small pavilion beside the enabling garden.

Sept 24 -25 and Oct 1-2 10am to 5pm. The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Free admission. www.elorafergusstudiotour.com Sept 30, Oct 1, 2 - Culture Days Wellington Artists’ Gallery is joined by KWSA (Kitchener Waterloo Society of Artists) in presenting outstanding events for this nation wide celebration of the arts.

6142 Wellington Rd 29, RR#4 Fergus. 519-8436303 www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca

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The Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA) It has been a long, hot and busy summer at the Evergreen Seniors Community Centre as various upgrades and refurbishments have been ongoing. The last of the work is nearing completion as September approaches and should be completed to accommodate a full slate of fall and winter programs.

In addition to both the physical and cerebral activities at the Evergreen, there are a number of special events scheduled in the near future for members and the community at large.

Wed. Aug. 17 – Afternoon Tea Dance – 1:30pm, tickets $7.

Sat. Oct. 1 – Open House – 11am to 2pm – Free admission, all welcome Thu. Oct. 6 – Thanksgiving Dinner – 3 sittings $9.15+hst members, $10.80+hst non- members Fri. Oct. 21 – Annual Craft Bazaar – 10am to 2pm – Free admission, all welcome Sat. Oct. 22 – SPOOK-A-RAMA Bid Euchre Tournament – 1pm - $10. entry fee Wed. Oct. 26 – Flu Clinic – 10am to 3:pm Sat. Oct. 29 – Art Show & Sale – 10am to 3:30pm

In addition to the above events, the annual Evergreen Extravaganza, this year titled “Memories”, will feature three matinee performances scheduled for Dec. 1, 2 &3 commencing at 1:30pm. Admission is $15.00 seniors/$12.00 students. Due to the popularity of this annual event, it is suggested that tickets be purchased well in advance.

Please refer to the accompanying ad outlining the dates for the Fall Education Series sponsored by GWSA Health Promotion Services.

The series is free and all are welcome.

Evergreen Centre events The Evergreen Senior Centre offers a wide selection of programs for active adults, including Computer, General Interest, Active Living, Health and Wellness, and Visual and Creative Arts. The following are a sample of the workshops available. Unless specified, events take place at the Centre, 683 Woolwich St. For a full list visit www.gwsa-guelph.ca 519-823-1291.

Intergenerational After School Program Join us for an after school intergenerational active program.

Come out and get moving with your grandchildren! Various activities offered for youth and older adults to participate in together.

Tue 4:15pm - 5:15pm Sep 20 - Dec 13 $36.00

Computer Maintenance Keep it running smoothly Is your computer running slow?

Got a lot of 'garbage' on your computer. Need to understand anti-virus software? Learn how to use your existing windows software to get peak performance from your machine.

Mon 9:30 - 11:30am Sep 19 - Oct 3 Thu 1- 3pm Nov 17 - Dec 1 Member: $36.90 / Non Member: $44.40

dards in an effort to organize and record the piles of data that seem to accumulate during the course of their research. Learn how to use these tools to help you keep track of your own family tree.

Fri 9am - 12pm Oct 7 or Mar 30 Member: $19.00 / Non Member: $26.50

Driving - 55 Alive 55 Alive teaches motorists to adapt driving skills to counterbalance changes in hearing, vision, flexibility and reaction time Photography Subjects caused by aging. Course fee Use Photo Editing software to alter photos - brighten and dark- covers the cost of a workbook.

Tue 10:30am - 12:30pm en, crop, remove red-eye, etc.

Add captions and special effects. Sep 13 - Oct 4 Learn how to change a picture's Member: $53.15 / file size before emailing or upload- Non Member: $60.65 ing to a web site.

Current Events Fri 9am - 12pm Yoga for Seniors In this session, topics will include Dec 9 or Jan 27 This gentle yoga, designed for whatever is in the news. We'll disMember: $19.00 / seniors, combines overall body cuss the background and context Non Members: $26.50 stretching, deep breathing and of events in politics, science and deep relaxation. As well as introducing or focusing on an ancient Finding Family on the Web medicine, arts and entertainment, natural disasters, crime, Reaching out and collaborating discipline, it is designed to with family members and fellow business - your choice. strengthen muscles while proThu 9:30 - 11:30am family history enthusiasts is a moting good health and stress Sep 15 - Nov 24 great way to leverage each release. other's resources, avoid duplica- Members: $15.00 Mon 2- 3:30pm tion of efforts, learn from the Sep 12 - Dec 19 experience of others and extend Gardening Workshops Member: $93.25 / Come and explore the gardening your family tree. The Internet Non Member: $100.75 offers a wonderful array of data- world one night each month during the fall and winter months. bases, records, and other Zumba Gold resources for researching your Topics will include: propagating This innovative, fun and exciting plants indoors, herbs and their dance fitness class is guaranteed family tree online. Learn how to search like a pro, find genealogy uses, creating art with pressed to get you moving into shape. flowers, aromatherapy, be natuThis safe and effective Total Body databases, and discover your ral, garden poetry and choosing family history on the Web. workout is specifically designed plants for a raised garden bed.

Fri 9am - 12pm for beginners and Seniors.

Sep 30 or Mar 23 Tue 1- 2pm Propagating Plants to Member: $19.00 / Sep 13 - Dec 13 Enjoy Indoors Non Member: $26.50 Member: $87.35 / Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Non Member: $94.85 Sep 22 Creating a Functioning Member: $20.00 / Family Tree As with most hobbies and profes- non-member: $27.50 sions, genealogy research requires a special set of skills and Herbs and Their Uses: The benefits of welcoming research strategies. herbs into our lives.

Genealogists use a variety of charts, forms, systems and stan- Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Yoga - All Levels Open to everyone, no previous experience is required. We will explore this ancient discipline, which brings health and vitality to the body, peace to the mind and joy to the spirit.

Fri 10:30am- 12pm Sep 16 - Dec 16 Member: $79.95 / Non Member: $87.45

Oct 20 Member: $20.00 / non-member: $27.50 Creating Art with Pressed Flowers: Use preserved flowers to create beautiful pictures or greeting cards.

Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Nov 17 Member: $20.00 / non-member: $27.50 Aromatherapy: How certain scents can bring us emotional well-being.

Thu 6:30 - 7:30pm Dec 15 Member: $20.00 / non-member: $27.50

The Royal On Gordon Retirement Residence hosted tours and opened up their outdoor patio for a Fish Fry Event on July 8.

Guests had a chance to catch an instant prize in the fishpond, enjoy the fish fry and musical entertainment, and take part in a Zumba class.

Helping with the event are left to right: Richard Seguin and Jeff Plummer.