Tuesday Oct 21

 THE LOCAL SCOOP

What’s Buzzing in Our Backyard This Week

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN HALDIMAND COUNTY THIS WEEK

Caledonia

October 22, 6 to 8 pm. Introverts unite (separately in the same room). 6:00 mingle, 6:30 quiet reading, 7:30 optional chat. Bring any book or borrow one. Zero homework. Maximum cozy.

Aim for the bullseye at the Caledonia Legion on Thursday at 7 pm. Easygoing crowd, classic pub night, darts provided.

Stock up at the Caledonia Farmers’ Market on Thursday, 2 to 7. Fresh produce, baked treats, and local makers. Bring a tote and small bills.

Cards hit the table at the Legion for Euchre Thursday at 2 pm and again at 7. Two sessions, same friendly vibe.

The Haldimand Horticultural Society is hosting a Volunteer Recognition Evening on Thursday at 6 PM at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Dinner & entertainment, awards, plus guest speaker Petra from Windecker Farm. Register with HHS in advance.

Yarn, coffee, and good company at St. Paul’s Prayer Shawl group every Thursday, 10 to noon in the parish hall. They knit and crochet for the community. Beginners welcome.

October 22 at Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre. Pickle Canning Competition celebrating the Pickle Project. Entries are free. Drop off October 21, 12 to 6. Judging October 22 at 6 pm. Bring your best dill, sweet, or spicy jars.

Make a festive Fall or Halloween cutting board at Caledonia Library, Oct 21, 1 to 2 PM. Hands-on craft, easy instructions, take-home decor that actually looks good.

Meet local author Jill Battle at Caledonia Library, Oct 23, 7 to 8 PM. Hear stories behind Pain, Purpose and Pickles and get your book signed.

Cypress 55+ has Cardio Fit, yoga, bingo, and Memory Group today. On Wednesday, try tai chi, Healthy Habits 2, and the I Love to Make Things group. Thursday brings Dance Fit, yoga, and Cooking 103. Drop in, move a little, meet friends, and have fun.

Cayuga

Darts fly on Wednesday at 7:30 at the Cayuga Legion. Good company, quick games, and plenty of friendly competition. Grab a drink and throw a few.

The Hamilton Farmers Association Annual General Meeting and OFA Regional Meeting happen on Oct 22 at 7 PM at the Haldimand Agricultural Centre in Kohler. Hear updates and learn about the Battery Project in Haldimand County.

Experience Sip, Spa and Spirit at Young Reflections Medi Spa, Oct 23, 1 to 5 PM. Medium readings with Lorena take center stage, plus mini spa experiences to refresh your body and mind.

Make a Fall or Halloween cutting board decoration at Cayuga Library, Oct 24, 1 to 2 PM. Simple steps, fun craft, take home a cute seasonal piece.

Drop in at Cayuga Library, Oct 22, 1 to 3 PM for brain health tips. Ask about dementia, symptoms, care, and prevention with an expert. Supportive, clear, no pressure.

Step into gloom at Ruthven Park National Historic Site’s Mansion in Mourning: Oddities, Curiosities & Haunted Cemetery Tour on Tuesday and Thursday, 6-7:30 PM. Explore Victorian death lore, a lantern-lit cemetery walk and eerie tales.

Ruthven Park National Historic Site is hosting Haunted High Tea on Wednesday, Oct 22, 6-8 PM. Enjoy sandwiches, scones and tea, then tour the mansion and lantern-led cemetery walk. Dress up if you dare.

Open Car Lapping hits Toronto Motorsports Park on Wednesday night. Bring your car, gear up, and take a few adrenaline-fueled laps around the track. No trophies, just pure speed.

Dunnville

Nightmare on Queen Street Student Art Show Opening Reception runs October 23, 4 to 6, at The Minga. Free admission, spooky creativity, good company.

The Adult Learning Centre kicks off Delivered from Distraction on October 21, running six weeks, 1 to 3. Practical strategies for staying focused and getting things done.

Knit and Crochet Social at Barracks by the Grand, October 22, 6 to 8. All ages welcome. Bring your yarn, swap tips, and enjoy the company.

Euchre lands at the Optimist Club of Dunnville’s Over 60 group on Thursday, 1:15 to 3:30. Five bucks gets you in and in the draw for three $10 cash prizes. Fun, friendly, and open to all skill levels.

The Dunnville District Heritage Association meets today, 10 to 1, at the Dunnville Library. Stop in, say hi, and learn what they’re working on.

LGBTQ+ Gathering at Grace United Church basement, 301 Broad Street East. tonight, 7 to 8. Enter through the northeast door off the parking lot. Come out, be supported, be supportive.

The Dunnville Farmers’ Market is open today from 2 to 7. Produce, baking, and plenty of small-town chatter.

The Dunnville Lions Club celebrates its 100th anniversary on Friday, October 24. A century of service is worth a toast.

Euchre hits the tables at the Dunnville Legion on Wednesday at 6:30. Easygoing crowd, good cards, and a few laughs.

Get moving with chair yoga and trivia in the morning, then unwind with canvas and mocktails in the afternoon. Hosted by Haldimand-Norfolk Community Senior Support Services at Grandview Lodge on October 23.

Make a Fall or Halloween cutting board at Dunnville Library, Oct 23, 1 to 2 PM. Easy craft, supplies provided, leave with a festive piece.

H.A.C. hosts Canvas and Mocktails at Dunnville Library, Oct 21, 2 to 3 PM. Sip, paint, and chat while you create a frame-worthy mini masterpiece.

Enjoy an afternoon concert at Bethany United Church in Attercliffe Station, Thursday, Oct 23, at 2 PM. Hear Jack Glaves perform, then stay for refreshments and good company.

Learn ukulele basics at the Dunnville Library, Oct 22, 3 to 4 PM. Try chords and strums, borrow a uke if needed, and leave playing your first song.

Fisherville / Nanticoke/ Selkirk / South Cayuga

Hoss players gather at the Fisherville Lions Hall this Thursday for an afternoon of cards, laughs, and friendly competition. Bring a partner or join a table when you arrive.

Selkirk Centennial Community Hall hosts a dementia friendly community talk on Friday, Oct 24, at 7:30 PM. Learn practical tips, ask questions with the Alzheimer Society, and enjoy refreshments. All welcome.

Hagersville

Warm up your vocals at Main 88 tonight. Belt out a classic or cheer on your crew. Zero pressure, maximum fun.

Grab the mic tonight at Plank Road with Cam Silver, 8 to 11. Local talent, easygoing crowd, good tunes all night.

Fill your tote at the Hagersville Farmers’ Market. Fresh picks, hot coffee, friendly faces. Wednesday 7 to noon.

Canvas and mocktails kick things off on October 21 at the H.A.C., along with chair yoga and seated fitness. Wednesday brings the men’s social group, and Thursday wraps up with circuit training, brain fit, and meditate and paint. Plenty of ways to move, create, and connect.

Hoss cards hit the tables at the Hagersville Legion on Thursday at 1:30. Everyone’s welcome to join in for a few friendly rounds and plenty of laughs.

Make a Fall or Halloween cutting board decoration at Hagersville Library, Oct 22, 1 to 2 PM. Fun, creative, and easy to bring home a festive handmade piece.

Jarvis / Townsend

The Jarvis Board of Trade marks Small Business Week with its annual breakfast on October 23 at 7 am at the Jarvis Community Centre, celebrating local entrepreneurs and community growth over breakfast.

Cards first, darts next at Just John’s. Euchre runs Wednesday 7 to 9, then darts on Thursday at 7. Drop in, grab a seat, and join the fun.

Christine’s Homestyle Bakery in Jarvis is closing Saturday. Stop in this week for one last visit and grab your favourite treat before the ovens go quiet.

Concession Road Brewing hosts Trivia Night Thursday at 7 PM. Grab a table, flex your random facts, and register in advance before spots vanish.

Proplant Propagation hosts a community engagement meeting Oct 22, 11 AM to 12 PM at 1946 Concession 6 Woodhouse, Jarvis. Hear LT2 C-1 project details, ask questions, share feedback.

Nearby

Test your trivia chops at The Slye Fox in Binbrook on Wednesday night. Grab a table, bring your crew, and go head-to-head for pub prizes and glory.

Karaoke fires up Thursday at Your Neighbourhood Pizza Co. in Beamsville. Sing your heart out, grab a slice, and make it a night worth talking about.

Generations Marketplace in Townsend is keeping things hands-on this week. Learn the basics at the Raising Chickens Workshop on October 21, then whip up your own skincare at the DIY Tallow Butter Workshop on October 23.

Ancaster’s Great Pumpkin Stroll is at Fieldcote Memorial Park on Sulphur Springs Road, Thursday, 4-8 PM. Stroll lantern-lit paths, admire carved pumpkins, and grab a cozy fall photo.

Meet bestselling author Adam Shoalts for a fireside chat on Wednesday, 7 to 9 PM at 165 Hwy 20 West, Fonthill, about his new book Vanished Beyond the Map.

The Hamilton Public Library Bookmobile stops at the Warplane Museum on Wednesdays from 3 to 4 PM. Grab your next great read between takeoffs.

Want to learn bagpipes? Head to the Port Dover Legion tonight at 6:30 to meet the North Shore Highlanders and their instructors. No experience needed, just enthusiasm.

The Fall Garden and Mum Show continues all week at Gage Park in Hamilton. Stunning blooms, creative displays, and a serious dose of autumn colour.

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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 Caledonia on Oct 24. Connect with local services, resources, and support programs all in one spot.

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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