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What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Everywhere

• Don’t forget to enter our Mother’s Day Seed Package Contest, courtesy of Grand Seeds. You can see everything that’s included here. All you have to do is email us at [email protected] or hit ‘reply’ on this newsletter) and tell us you want to win. Four lucky subscribers will win, plus one from our social media followers. Pro Tip: Follow us to get that extra chance to win. Winners will be announced on May 13. Prizes will be mailed to you, or you can pick up in Dunnville.

Caledonia

• Nashville’s calling! Tonight at the Caledonia Fairgrounds: The Blackstones rock the stage, drinks are cheap, and there’s a mechanical bull.

• Live music and free pool from 7-10 PM tonight at the Caledonia Legion. Bring your friends and don’t miss the fun.

• Ladies, unwind at The Well every Monday at 7 PM at Revival Coffee Shop. Connection, calm, and coffee await.

• Rev up for Caledonia Auto Supply’s Caffeine & Gasoline Car Show this Saturday. Cars and coffee—what more could you want?

• Flora's Walk is happening this Saturday in Caledonia from 10 AM to 2 PM. Support perinatal mental health while honouring Flora’s legacy and raising awareness.

• Saturday morning, shop perennials, baked treats, and garden tools at the Horticultural Society’s Plant and Bake Sale, St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

• History comes alive at the Doors Open Along the Grand Tour. Visit 17 sites Saturday, including St. Paul’s Chapel in Middleport.

• Hammer Hogs this weekend: karaoke tonight, live music Saturday with Darlington Underground, and Monday trivia.

• McKinnon Park's Spring Sale runs Saturday and Sunday from 8-5. Shop ‘til you drop.

• Caledonia’s Designer Bag Bingo is set for Saturday night at the Fairgrounds, running from 5:30 to 11:00. Enjoy an exciting evening of fun and prizes with designer bags up for grabs.

• Over the next few days, Cypres 55+ offers yoga, bingo, euchre, meditation, line dancing, cardio fit, and more.

Cayuga

• Gear up for fun and safety at the Emergency Preparedness Week Open House. Check out fire trucks, K9 demos, live music, a kids' zone, and prizes this Saturday from 10 AM–2 PM in Cayuga.

• Get creative with nature at the Flower Pressing Workshop this Saturday, 1–3 PM at the Cayuga Heritage Centre. Preserve blooms and bring home a touch of floral charm.

• Meet goats, roast marshmallows, and play in the great outdoors at the River Road Nature School Open House! Drop by Sunday, 12–2 PM—no RSVP needed.

Dunnville

• Roll up your sleeves at Grand Erie Home Hardware this Saturday for a Mother’s Day workshop where $9.99 gets you pots, plants, and create the perfect gift for Mom. Craft something heartfelt between 9 AM and 4 PM.

• Lavender, tea, and memories await at Purple Haven Lavender Farm’s Mother’s Day High Tea on Saturday, 11 AM–2 PM. Sip in style while surrounded by blooms—spots are limited, so don’t snooze.

• The Voice of Praise Spring Concert hits the right note Saturday at 7:30 PM in Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church. Expect inspiring melodies from the Niagara Voice of Praise and an orchestra.

• Grab your Friday lunch at Turkstra Lumber’s BBQ fundraiser, 11 AM–1 PM. Bring cash, grab a burger, and know your meal supports the Youth Impact Centre. Doing good never tasted so great.

• The Care & Share Spring Sale offers thrifty treasure hunting this Saturday, 10 AM–12 PM, at Dunnville Canadian Reformed Church. The first bag’s free, and extras are $5. Clothes, shoes, and bargains galore.

• Bingo gets glamorous on May 10 at the Spring Designer Purse Bingo in Dunnville. Doors open at 6 PM, games at 7 PM. With Mother’s Day prizes on the line, it’s 18+ fun with a stylish twist.

• Warm up those vocal cords tonight at the Dunnville Legion Karaoke Night, 6:30–10 PM. Sing your heart out while the crowd cheers you on.

• Bring out your inner Picasso at the Mother's Love Painting Workshop tonight at 5:30 PM, hosted by Creative Barracks Art Studio. Brushes, colours, and creativity await.

• Friday and Saturday, the Splash Zone Mommy Workshop at Barracks by the Grand offers crafting fun for moms and kids. Make memories while creating something special together.

• Catch Luke Allen live tonight at 8 PM at New Amsterdam. Good tunes, good times, and plenty of talent to go around.

• Saturday, the Dunnville Horticultural Society plant sale is in full bloom near the bridge, 8 AM–noon. Browse plants and gardening goodies to spruce up your green space.

• Mudcat has Cam Silver & the Great Southern Brood live on Saturday night. They’ve also got Karaoke on Sunday afternoon.

Fisherville / Selkirk

• Saturday’s a win for kids and moms at the Wilson MacDonald Museum. Crafty little hands will whip up Mother’s Day magic from 9 AM to 12 PM. Bonus: Moms get all the love without lifting a glue stick.

• Sip your way to elegance this Sunday at Cottonwood Mansion’s Mother’s Day tea. Fine china, delicate treats, and your favourite women—Mother’s Day never tasted so good.

• Friday evening at Zen Country Wellness brings moonlit calm and sound healing vibes. With Crystal and Norma Bonner guiding, expect peace, Reiki, and a little self-care under the full moon from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Hagersville

• Spend Saturday at Hagersville Secondary School for the Lions’ Spring Fling. From 10 AM to 2 PM, shop crafts, grab BBQ, test drive cars, and let kids climb on trucks—fun for all, no ticket needed.

• Celebrate Sue Toal turning 65 at the Hagersville Legion on Saturday! Festivities start at 4 PM. Bring your party spirit and raise a glass.

• Felicia McMinn hits the stage at Plank Rd tonight at 8. Don’t miss live music and good company to kickstart your weekend.

• Solve a murder while enjoying dinner at the Hagersville Legion on Saturday! Homicide in Hagersville promises intrigue, laughs, and maybe a new detective title for you.

Jarvis

• Treat Mom to a Saturday morning of tasty bites, pretty plants, and sweet treats at Jarvis Community Christian School’s festive celebration.

• Relax with great tunes and cold drinks as Gary Rothwell sings live at Concession Street Brewery, 6-8 PM Saturday.

Nearby

• Create the perfect Mother’s Day gift at Armstrong’s Home Hardware in Binbrook, Saturday, 9 AM–4 PM. Pots, plants, and cards start at $9.99—hands-on crafting for mom.

• Spring blooms, gifts, and food trucks await at DeVries Fruit Farm’s Mother’s Day Market, May 10, 10 AM–3 PM in Fenwick. Don’t miss Rust and Bloom’s custom hoodies, tees, and tumblers.

• The Slye Fox in Binbrook has Kristin Nichols TONIGHT and Steve Sinnicks playing live Saturday night.

• Bring your talent to Beamsville’s Smoke and Moonshine this Saturday, 2–4:30 PM, for an open mic matinee filled with live music and good vibes.

• Dance back to the 1940s at the Warplane Museum’s retro Victory in Europe party this Sunday. Bring mom for free, enjoy a buffet, live music, and vintage fun, all for a great cause.

• Wrestling fans, rejoice! NCCW’s one-year anniversary event slams into Simcoe this Sunday, 2–5 PM, at the Royal Canadian Legion. Doors open at 1 PM—expect big action and even bigger thrills.

• The Long Point Bay Spring Pike Tournament kicks off May 11 at Sandboy Marina, Port Rowan. Cash-only $140 team entry includes a Big Fish prize. Start fishing at 8 AM; weigh-in by 3 PM.

• Discover unique gifts and celebrate at the Six Nations Community Hall Mother’s Day Market, Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM, at 1738 4th Line.

• The Norfolk Music Hall of Fame will induct Rick Danko, Terry Danko, and James Atkinson this Saturday night at Holy Trinity High School in Simcoe. Legendary talent deserves legendary recognition.

• Ohsweken Speedway kicks off the season Friday with roaring engines, thrilling turns, and enough speed to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

• Craft and sip wine this Sunday at Frisky Beaver Winery’s Mother’s Day event. Creativity and wine tasting start at 1 PM—perfect for moms and anyone needing a little treat.

• Indulge in elegance this Sunday with an Afternoon Tea Party in Binbrook, 12:30–3:30 PM, at the Binbrook Agricultural Society. Tickets: $25 adults, $15 kids, free for five and under.

Road Trippin’

• The Hounds of Erie Winery in Clear Creek is hosting a St. Bernard Meetup this Saturday. Wine and big dogs—what more could you want?

• Treat Mom to painting and wine at Peller Estates Sunday—brushstrokes, sips, and sweet memories included.

• Turkey Point’s brand new restaurant, The Tipsy Pirate, serves alligator. Get your taste buds ready for something wild.

• Spice Wannabe hits Partridge Hall in St. Catherines TONIGHT, at 7 PM. It’s the ‘90s revival you didn’t know you needed!

 Help Wanted

• New Amsterdam Pub in Dunnville is looking for a cook.

• Shelly’s in Cayuga is hiring a server (full or part-time) and a cook

• Middleport Tobacco Newstand is hiring a sales clerk/cashier.

• Main88 in Hagersville is seeking front-of-house staff

Get & Give Help

• Ontario Works Community Days is happening in Caledonia today from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Stop by to learn more about the services and support available to you.

• Looking for a bite to eat? The Cayuga Community Cafe serves a simple and nutritious lunch every Friday, and it’s completely free.

• CYPRES needs someone 18+ to oversee their Youth Dance in June.

• Enjoy a free, healthy, and delicious breakfast at Bistro 103. Visit them Monday, Thursday, or Friday at the Community Cafe, 103 Inverness St., Caledonia.

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