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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEKEND

Caledonia

Caledonia Movie Night Under the Stars is on Friday at Kinsmen Park, starting at dusk. Bring a chair, a blanket, and your favourite snack.

The Caledonia Legion serves up BBQ tonight from 5 to 7, then cranks up live music with Stevie James and free pool for anyone who walks in.

Hammer Hogs brings the weekend heat with karaoke tonight, live music Saturday, and trivia Monday. Come ready to sing, dance, and prove you are the smartest in the room.

The Alzheimer Society of Haldimand Norfolk hosts Sit to be Fit, a free group exercise for older adults at Riverside Exhibition Centre.

Learn to turn garden bounty into pantry gold at a free canning and preserving workshop Saturday, 1 PM at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Supplies provided, space limited. Call 905-765-2779.

Cypress 55+ starts the day with a walking group at 9:15, then keeps feet moving with line dancing at 11. Euchre takes over on Monday afternoon.

Leo Nail Lounge cranks up karaoke Saturday at 5:30. Grab the mic, pick your song, and let the polish wait until after your encore.

Cayuga

The Cayuga United Church Second Memorial Golf Tournament tees off Saturday at Cayuga Golf Club. Friendly competition, fresh air, and maybe a few mulligans.

The Carolinian Café hosts the Luminaire Photography Show with an open house on Saturday from 1 to 3. Sip coffee and take in the viewfinder’s magic.

Grab your curiosity and head to Ruthven Park after sunset on Fri. from 8 to 11. Telescopes, moth traps, and pop-up owl prowls turn a regular night into something brilliantly batty.

The Wing Ding BBQ lands at St. John the Divine Church on Saturday with country tunes from Ken Musson. Call 905-772-1248 to snag your tickets.

The Community Craft Corner pops up at the Cayuga Legion on Saturday from 10 to 2 with handmade treats, décor, gifts, and more worth browsing.

Sip tea, munch scones, and roam the gardens at Ruthven Park’s Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea on August 17. Expect costume-ready croquet, mansion tours, and whimsy for grown-ups.

Tour the Nicholas Pioneer Log Cabin Saturday from 1 to 3 at 8 Echo St. E in Courthouse Park. Old wood, rich history, and plenty of charm.

Karaoke takes over the Cayuga Legion Saturday night at 8. Bring your voice, your friends, and maybe a little courage.

Ruthven Coach House Café is open Fri. from 11 to 3 with locally made baked goods and classic drinks, perfect before or after a tour or scenic hike.

The women in the homesteading group are hosting a potluck lunch this Sunday at 1084 Kohler Rd, starting at 11 AM. Bring a dish and a healthy appetite.

Dunnville

The Dunnville Grand Tour rolls out Sat & Sun with cycling loops for every rider — 25 km, 50 km, 75 km, 100 km, or 160 km.

Whiskey Chasers take the stage at Mudcat Bowling Saturday night for a show you will not want to leave early. Sunday afternoon, it is karaoke where you can sing your heart out or cheer from the sidelines.

The Grand River Outdoors 1st Annual Walleye Tournament is happening Saturday.

Local author Jill Battle will be at Grand Erie Home Hardware on Saturday from 11 to 2, signing copies of her book Pain, Purpose and Pickles.

Dunnville A&W is hosting a Charity Zumba class in their parking lot on Friday, from 6 to 8 PM. Entry is $5.

The Dunnville Legion hosts 50s Music Bingo tonight at 6:30, mixing name-that-tune with bingo, plus music and dancing on the patio after. Saturday brings bingo at 1 PM, and Sunday starts with bingo at 1 PM before The Dan Thompson Band plays from 1 to 4. Play, win, and dance it off.

Grand Erie Home Hardware’s School Supply Drive runs through Saturday. Snag a ready-to-go backpack at the cash or drop off shiny new supplies to help local kids start the year strong.

Dunnville Farmers Market is open Saturday from 7 to noon. Fill your tote, your fridge, and maybe your social calendar.

New Amsterdam lines up a weekend of live music with The Hammer Tones on Friday, Dick Richie on Saturday, and Renegade on Sunday. Your ears will thank you.

Sandy Acres Park R-Bar has Gary Rothwell on stage Saturday at 3 PM. Good tunes, cold drinks, and no better way to waste an afternoon.

Burgers meet goodwill at Turkstra Lumber today from 11 to 1. Grab lunch and help support the Youth Impact Centre.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga/

Hoovers Marina kicks off Friday with karaoke from 7 to 11 PM, brings in Saphire City on Saturday from 7 to 11, and wraps up with Brad James on Sunday from 4 to 7.

The Peacock Point Singles Horseshoe Tournament lands Saturday at 10:30 AM. Stakes are high, shoes are flying, and the competition is anything but casual.

The TAV cranks up karaoke on August 16 with DJ Tim from 8 to midnight. Warm up those vocal cords and your courage.

Fisherville Lions Rink hosts a cornhole tournament on Monday at 7 PM. Bring your aim, your bragging rights, and maybe a lucky beanbag.

The Selkirk Community Centre hosts the Seniors Hoss Party on Monday at 1:30 PM, serving up laughs, games, and the kind of company you don’t want to leave.

Hagersville

The Annual Lifeguard Competition makes waves at the Hagersville Lions Pool today from 4 to 9 PM. Watch lifeguard teams battle it out in skill challenges, spirit contests, and more. Bring your loudest cheers and see who rules the pool.

The Hagersville Health Hub hosts the Lifestyle Medicine Health Expo this Sunday from 10 to 4 at 58 Main St N. Learn, connect, and leave feeling a little healthier.

Plank Road heats up Friday with Acoustics by the Bonfire Boys from 8 to 11 PM. Good music, good vibes, and maybe a singalong or two.

The Hagersville Legion serves up a beach volleyball tournament this Saturday. Call 905-768-3422 for details and get ready to bump, set, and spike your weekend into gear.

The Hagersville Lions Club is looking for a new home for their trailer sign. They need a highly visible spot with a little power and can offer you an ad on the scrolling sign in return. The trailer helps promote community events. If you have a great location, reach out to them.

Jarvis

JarvisFest rolls into the Jarvis Lions Ballpark Fri-Sun with a weekend crammed full of music, games, and small-town magic. Think live bands, trivia smackdowns, fireworks, miniature horses, a parade, a car show, disc golf, cornhole, and a midway worth loosening your belt for. Add in fitness fun, kids’ activities, a Taylor Swift tribute and enough food to keep you lingering, and you’ve got one of summer’s easiest “yes” decisions.

Nearby

Dan Johnson wraps up his cross-country ride from Vancouver this Sunday in Port Dover, honouring his son through the Live Like Luke campaign for our new Hospice. Celebrate at Silver Lake Park from 12 to 2:30 PM, welcome him in around 1 PM, or join the final 7.5 km from Port Ryerse Road at 11:30 AM.

The Annual Smoke Dance Celebration fills the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford on August 16 from 11 to 4. Experience powerful performances, culture, and community at 184 Mohawk Street.

The Dundas Cactus Festival takes over King Street Fri-Sun with live music, roller skating, wrestling, BMX stunts, food, vendors, and a Family Zone bursting with free activities. All free to attend.

Puppy Yoga returns to Breathe Wellness in Smithville with Springerdoodle cuteness August 16–18. Stretch, breathe, and snuggle your way through the sweetest yoga sessions of the summer. Spots fill fast.

Olde Towne Stoney Creek’s Art in the Parking Lot turns Battlefield Park into a feast of art, music, and local talent. Free museum admission 12–4 PM adds a dash of history to your day.

Elvis – Through the Years hits the stage at Gathering Place by the Grand on Friday at noon. Relive the King’s journey from rockabilly beginnings to Vegas legend in one unforgettable show.

Fort Erie Race Track hosts corgi and basset hound races on Sunday at 12:15 PM. Short legs, big energy, and guaranteed smiles.

Frisky Beaver Winery rocks Sat. with Destroyer, a high-energy KISS tribute that’s ready to bring the house down.

The Port Dover Summer Festival takes over this weekend with shopping, food, and waterfront fun.

Schofield’s Bistro has Monique Hunsley’s country tunes tonight from 5 to 7, and Vintage Vibe’s jazz and blues Saturday from 6 to 8:30.

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Get & Give Help

Need help covering the cost of camps, sports, swimming, or lessons? Haldimand County offers fee assistance so every child can join the fun.

Ontario Works Community Days comes to Caledonia on Friday. Connect with local services, resources, and community programs all in one place.

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.

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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