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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK

Caledonia

Quarters ready, game face on. The Caledonia Lions Quarter Auction happens Friday at 100 Haddington Street. Doors open at 6, auction starts at 7. Prizes, laughter, and fierce bidding fun await.

St. Paul’s Prayer Shawl meets Thursday, 10 to noon, in the parish hall. Knit or crochet blankets and shawls for neighbours. Beginners welcome, yarn provided, patient mentors, stories shared, coffee.

Thursday, 7 pm at the Caledonia Legion. Grab your darts, grab a friend, and chase the bullseye. Bragging rights, cheap laughs, and wildly creative excuses guaranteed.

Caledonia Farmers’ Market runs on Thursday from 2 to 7. Fill your tote with fresh produce, warm bread, and fall treats. Chat with vendors, sip coffee, and grab dinner for later.

Cards on the table at the Caledonia Legion. Euchre Thursday at 2 and again at 7. Partners found, rules friendly, snacks nearby. Win tricks, swap stories, and call the next game.

Level up lunch at Cooking 103 this Thursday, 12 to 1:30, at the Community Cafe. Learn simple recipes, taste as you go, and meet cooks. Call 905-765-4408 to grab a spot.

Fire Safety for Seniors on October 16 at 1 pm, Community Support Centre (Cypress 55+). Learn smoke alarm tips, escape plans, and kitchen safety. Bring questions, leave prepared and confident.

Cypress 55+ is busy this week. Join Cardio Fit, Yoga, and Bingo today, Tai Chi on Wednesday, and Dance Fit plus Yoga on Thursday. Great company, great moves, and free laughs.

Cayuga

Darts fly on Wednesday at 7:30 at the Cayuga Legion. Bring your best aim, trade friendly trash talk, and chase the bullseye. New throwers welcome. Bragging rights included.

Wander into the haunted side of history at Ruthven Park’s “Mansion in Mourning” tours starting Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 7:30 pm. For $25, explore a Victorian mansion steeped in superstition, then walk the lantern-lit path to a cemetery filled with grave-digger tales.

Get your engine’s pulse racing at Toronto Motorsports Park’s Open Car Lapping days. Cruise the track, hit your lines, and push your ride (within reason). Whether you're testing new tweaks or chasing hot laps, the track’s waiting. Bring your gear, a safety tech sheet, and your best “tire smoke” playlist.

Dunnville

Euchre at the Dunnville Legion this Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Grab a partner, stack the tricks, and claim bragging rights.

Shop Dunnville Farmers’ Market today from 2 to 7. Produce piled high, fresh bread, fall treats, and coffee that forgives bad decisions. Bring a tote, small bills, and snack-guarding reflexes.

Grandview Lodge Thursday schedule, from Haldimand Norfolk Senior Support Services. Chair yoga and trivia 10 to 11:30, then flower arranging 1 to 3. Stretch, laugh, craft, and leave blooming today.

Barracks by the Grand hosts a knit and crochet social on Wednesday, October 15, from 6 to 8. All ages welcome. Bring yarn, gossip, and a project. Drop stitches only if planned.

Fresh start happens this Wednesday at 3 pm at First Baptist Church at 114 Broad Street East. Free fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee and conversation.

Haldimand Libraries Readers Club meets at Dunnville Library on October 15 at 6:30 pm. This month’s pick is Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench. Laughs, opinions, spoilers minimal guaranteed.

Free community dinner at the Dunnville Youth Impact Centre on October 16 from 6 to 7:30. All welcome. Good food, kind faces, zero barriers. Bring appetite, gratitude, and a plus one.

Dunnville District Heritage Association meets today from 10 to 1 at the Dunnville Library. Trade stories, share photos, and unearth curiosities. New members welcome.

Adults can learn ukulele at the Dunnville Library on October 15 from 3 to 4 pm. Free with registration. No uke yet, no problem, you can borrow one and strum.

Euchre at the Optimist Club of Dunnville Over 60 Club this Thursday from 1:15 to 3:30. Easygoing games, friendly chirps, and zero gatekeeping. Newcomers welcome. Shuffle in, relax, and play.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

Seniors Hoss in Fisherville at the Lions Hall on Thursday. Cards, conversation, and laughs. Easy pace, friendly crowd, and no pressure to keep score. Drop in, take a seat, shuffle up, and enjoy.

Three Seasons Ice Cream Bar has closed for the season, and their Thursday night car shows are parked until spring. Thanks for the sweet memories, shiny rides, and ice cream-sticky smiles.

Hagersville

Get a sneak peek at Mucks Pickleball and Social Club on October 14 and 16 from 6 to 9 at 22 John Street.

Karaoke takes over Main 88 tonight. Warm up the vocals, pick a power ballad, and own the mic. Cheer loud, tip your server, and pretend the high notes absolutely landed.

Open Mic with Cam Silver runs 8 to 11 tonight at Plank Road. Sing, strum, read something brave. Newcomers welcome. Sign up, stay late, and clap like you mean it.

Wednesday, 7 to noon at Hagersville Farmers’ Market. Fill your tote with apples, bread, and treats. Bring small bills, comfy shoes, and the friend who pretends samples do not count.

At HAC, October 14 brings Zumba, Chocolate Bingo, and Canvas and Mocktails. October 15, make yarn witches. Thursday features Circuit Training, Brain Fit, and Meditate and Paint. Pick your vibe.

Brunch at HAC this Thursday from 11 to 12:30. Theme is Five Senses of Fall. Taste, smell, sip, and socialize. 42 Main Street South. Reserve early, seasonal flavours disappear fast.

Catch Gary Rothwell unplugged at Plank Road this Thursday at 8. Acoustic vibes, sharp lyrics, and good company. Grab a seat, order something tasty, and let the set carry you.

HOSS cards are on at the Hagersville Legion on Thursday at 1:30. Friendly competition, gentle chirps, and laughs. New and seasoned players welcome. Shuffle up, deal, and enjoy the afternoon together.

Jarvis / Townsend

Trivia at Concession Road Brewing this Thursday at 7. Build a brainy squad, sip something crisp, and wrangle the weird facts. Prizes, bragging rights, and a little friendly chaos included.

Euchre at Just John’s Pizza and Wings every Wednesday from 7 to 9, darts on Thursday at 7. Cards, laughs, and slices. Beginners welcome. Show up, shuffle up, and play.

Near Haldimand County

Celebrate harvest at St. Paul’s Chapel, Middleport on Sunday, October 19 at 2 pm. All are welcome. Fellowship and refreshments follow. Donations for the Caledonia Food Bank are appreciated. Bring a friend and your thankful heart.

Love country music and singing with a crowd? Join the Port Dover community sing-along on October 14 at 7 pm at Grace United Church Upper Hall, 18 Chapman Street. No solos, no pressure, just feel-good tunes together.

Learn sourdough basics for free at Chippewa Creek Farm, 827 Smithville Road, Wellandport, on October 16 at 7:30 pm. Beginner-friendly. Bring curiosity, leave with starter confidence. Free, with supplies available for purchase.

Trivia Night at The Slye Fox in Binbrook, Wednesday at 7. Build a team, name it something ridiculous, and chase bragging rights. Book a table, order snacks, and let the know it all shine.

Make reusable beeswax wraps at Generations Marketplace on Concession 13 on October 16. Ditch plastic, seal snacks, and feel smug about your fridge. Materials provided, sticky fingers likely. Register early, spots disappear faster than cookies.

The mobile cancer screening coach stops at Iroquois Village Plaza, 1721 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, on October 14 from 9 to 3. Quick check, helpful staff, peace of mind. Bring ID and arrive early.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band plays FirstOntario Concert Hall in Hamilton on October 15 at 7:30 pm. Classics, harmonies, and a crowd that knows every chorus. Grab tickets, sing along, and call it a great night out.

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Get & Give Help in Haldimand County

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Grab a free, healthy lunch every Friday at the Cayuga Community Cafe inside St. John the Divine Church. Simple, nutritious, and served with a smile.

The Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic makes regular stops in Cayuga on Wednesdays, Hagersville on Fridays, and also visits Southcoast Wellness in Dunnville and Caledonia.

Ontario Works Community Days are in Dunnville on Oct 16 and Caledonia on Oct 24th.

There’s a new community pantry behind Caledonia Presbyterian Church. Take what you need, leave what you can—it’s neighbours helping neighbours.

Start your day right with a free breakfast at Bistro 103. Drop by Monday, Thursday, or Friday at the Community Cafe, 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia.

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