ABOUT TOWN: Calendar of events for Brantford, Brant and area

JULY

MUSIC FESTIVAL: Mackenzie Creek Music Festival held at the South Brant Legion July 20 to 23 with music inside by Mike Thorpe 11a.m. to 3 pm For more info contact legion at 519-446-0011 or Tim at 519-755-0557.

ENTERTAINMENT: Damn Animals will perform Friday, July 21 starting at 7 pm at The Polish Hall, 154 Pearl Street, Brantford. Cost is $25 per person. Doors open at 5:30 pm Admission is $5 per person.

PETER PAN: Playful Fox Productions presents JM Barrie’s Peter Pan, adapted by Malakai Fox for the Paris Center (Presbyterian Church), 164 Grand River St. N., Paris on July 21 at 7 pm; July 22 at 2 pm and 7 pm and July 23 at 2 pm Tickets and more info available at pfppeterpan.eventbrite.ca.

FISH AND CHIPS: Fish or chicken and chips served at the South Brant Legion on July 21 from 5 to 7 pm Cost is $12 per person.

CHARITY GARAGE SALE: Fairview Community Center Charity Garage Sale will be held at 49 Wayne Drive, Brantford from 8 am to 2 pm on^, Saturday, July 22.^. Books, jewelry, glassware, housewares, antiques, sporting goods and much more. Rain or shine. All proceeds will support outreach programs at the centre.

YARD SALE: At Mt. Pleasant United Church, from 8 am to 1 pm on Saturday, July 22. Antiques, collectibles, clothes and more.

ENTERTAINMENT: At the Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Road, Brantford, Karaoke with Gord Taite on July 22 from 7 to 11 pm No cover charge.

ENTERTAINMENT: James Anthony is coming to Branch 29 Legion (70 William Street, Paris) Saturday, July 22 and August 26, show time 6:30 to 9:30 Don’t miss this show. James was the house band guitar player at Lulu’s in Kitchener and has shared the stage with many of the greats, Gary US Bonds, BB King, Blue Rodeo, Alabama, Randy Bachman Chuck Jackson, and many more. James was also inducted into the USA Blues Hall of Fame. $5 cover at the door. All welcome.

OUTDOOR GOSPEL CONCERT: Featuring ‘Torchmen Quartet’ at Burtch Baptist Church (352 Cockshutt Rd.) on Sunday, July 23 starting at 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair. Freewill offering. In case of rain, concert will be indoors.

BREAKFAST: Held July 23 at South Brant Legion. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children under 12 and free for preschoolers. There will not be a breakfast on July 30.

WOMEN’S PROBUS: The Grand River Women’s Probus Club’s next meeting will be held at 10 am on July 24 at the Best Western Hotel, 19 Holiday Inn Drive, in Brantford. This month’s speaker will be Adele Alfano who will speak about “Autism Dog Services.” Club welcomes prospective members to attend this meeting as a guest. For more information, please email [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: Free program held July 24-28 from 9 am until 12 noon at Sydenham-Heritage United Church, 120 Sydenham Street, Brantford. For children ages 4-12. Pre-registration required by email [email protected] or phone Janet Bell 519-209-8638.

THE BELL LADIES: On the 149th anniversary of the invention of the telephone, the Grand River Council on Aging invites you to join Brian Wood, from the Bell Homestead, to learn about the women who influenced the life of Alexander Graham Bell. Held Wednesday, July 26, 10 am to 11 am To register for this free virtual workshop email [email protected].

ENTERTAINMENT: My Cousin Otis will perform Friday, July 28 starting at 7 pm at The Polish Hall, 154 Pearl Street, Brantford. Cost is $25 per person. Doors open at 5:30 pm Admission is $5 per person.

ENTERTAINMENT: At the Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Road, Brantford with the Vooodooo Kingz on July 29 from 7-10 pm $5 a person.

ENTERTAINMENT: Mead Mechanical presents Winnipeg Wind, featuring comedian Fred Proia, appearing at the Polish Hall, 154 Pearl Street, Brantford, Saturday, July 29. Doors open at 5:30 pm, show starts at 6:45 pm, and food will be available. Saturday, July 29. Call 226-802-1597 to save money on your ticket for this great cause or you can pick them up at the Polish Hall, Fridays or Sundays.

BARBECUE: A chicken and ribs barbecue and corn roast with entertainment by Highway 24 will be held Sunday, July 30 from 2-7 pm at Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St., Brantford. Cost is $20 per person. Tickets available at Navy Club bar until July 25; only 100 tickets available. Dance to fantastic music of Highway 24 and enjoy a BBQ prepared by Fred and crew.

OUTDOOR GOSPEL CONCERT: Featuring ‘The Watchmen’ at Burtch Baptist Church (352 Cockshutt Rd.) on Sunday, July 30 starting at 7 pm Bring a lawnchair. Freewill offering. In case of rain, concert will be indoors.

BRIDGING THE GAP: The Grand River Council on Aging is excited to be partnering with the City of Brantford to recruit older adult volunteers to share their skills and experience as part of a new intergenerational program called Bridging the Gap. This project will bring older adults and youth together to build social connections and learn from each other through skill-building activities like wood working, sewing, chess and more. To get involved contact Lucy Marco, at [email protected] or 519 754-0777 ext. 438.

AUGUST

OUTDOOR GOSPEL CONCERT: Featuring Sandy & Heidi Macgregor at Burtch Baptist Church (352 Cockshutt Rd.) on Sunday, August 6 starting at 7 pm Bring a lawnchair. Freewill offering. In case of rain, concert will be indoors.

OUTDOOR GOSPEL CONCERT Featuring ‘Vocal legacy’ at Burtch Baptist Church (352 Cockshutt Rd.) on Sunday, August 13 starting at 3 pm Bring a lawnchair. Freewill offering. In case of rain, concert will be in the gym.

ONGOING.

SINGLES DANCES: Sundays, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St., Brantford. Dress code in effect. Admission is $15 a person.

SOUTH BRANT LEGION: Summer crib has started at the South Brant Legion and will run Mondays through the summer. Play starts at 7 pm Cost is $5.

SUMMER BBQ: Held every Saturday, rain or shine, from noon until 6 pm at Paris Legion Branch 29, 70 William Street, Paris. Serving haddock fish and chips, chicken wings and fries, burgers, hotdogs, sausage, fries, onion rings and poutine. Featuring a variety of musicians each week from 1 to 4 pm Everyone welcome.

PROBUS: Central Brant Women’s Probus Club meets 2^n/a Wednesday of the month at 10 am at Hampton Inn, 20 Fen Ridge Crt. New members welcome. For info email [email protected]

YOGA FOR PARKINSON’S: ​​The Adult Recreation Therapy Center (ARTC) is hosting Yoga for Parkinson’s series. If you are living with Parkinson’s and are seeking an introduction to the benefits of yoga and opportunity to connect with others, please contact ARTC 519-753-1882 ext. 101 or email [email protected] for more information. Nominal fee for sessions.

BRANTFORD STAMP CLUB: Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from February to end of May. Meetings are at Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Rd., Brantford. Doors open at 7 pm and meetings start at 8 pm All welcome.

FISH AND CHIPS: Every Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Knights Hall, 12 Catharine Ave, Brantford. Dine in or take out. 548-328-4031.

CARDS AT THE BECKETT: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne St., Brantford, offers Wizard on Mondays, cribbage on Tuesdays and euchre on Thursdays. All card games start at 1p.m. Cost is $1 to drop in. Yearly membership required ($40 or $65 with parking). First visit complimentary. For more information, call 519-756-3261, ext. 5569, or email [email protected].

CONTRACT BRIDGE: At Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne St., Brantford, on Wednesdays at 1 pm Cost is $1 to drop in. Yearly membership is required ($40 or $65 with parking). First visit complimentary. For more information, call 519-756-3261, ext. 5569, or email [email protected].

FAITH SEWING GROUP: Makes machine-sewn blankets for community and area needs. New and nearly-new, clean cotton and flannel fabrics gratefully accepted. Arrange for drop off at Faith Lutheran Church, 57 Brant Ave., Brantford by calling the church office at 519-753-3833. Also, additional skilled sewers welcome.

STAY CONNECTED, BE ACTIVE: ARTC’s County Day Program is now taking referrals. If you are trying to remain independent and live at home in the County of Brant, learn more about our adult day program and how it can help. Program will be offered Thursdays 9 am -3 pm at the Cowan Community Health Hub in Paris. Call the Adult Recreation Therapy Center for more information.

SENIORS GROUP: Woodman Seniors Group has had to relocate euchre and pepper games to Doug Snooks Community Center Wednesdays at 1 pm $3 to play. Come out for competition and laughs.

OPEN JAM: Held at the Teeterville Legion the last Saturday of every month, starting at 1 pm Everyone is welcome to bring an instrument or just come out and listen to the music. Free event held the Saturday of every month. The legion is located at 3890 Teeterville Road, Teeterville. For more details call the legion at 519-443-5588 or visit www.teetervillebranch526.webs.com .