Calendar of Events

EDITOR’S NOTE

Calendar of Events is for non-profit organizations in West Elgin and vicinity. Events are published space permitting. To have your event published, email to [email protected].

Aug. 25: New volunteer orientation at Backus-Page House Museum, 6 pm to 9 pm Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 519-762-3072. Take the orientation and see if we are a good fit for you. Refreshments included.

Aug. 28:101st anniversary of the Port Glasgow dance hall pavilion, 2 pm to 4 pm

Aug. 29: Monday Morning Walk at Griffin property, 32149 Edinborough Line, in Dutton Dunwich at 9:30 am Waterproof footwear is suggested as the grass may be still wet. For further info contact 519-762-2049.

Aug. 31: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) ON 0792 (West Lorne) is holding weekly meetings. Weigh-in every Wednesday at 6 pm at “The Hub”, 146 Munro St., West Lorne, behind the West Elgin Community Health Centre. TOPS ON 0792 (West Lorne) is a non-profit organization that encourages members to lose weight through education, exercise and healthy dieting.

Sept. 3, 4:18th annual Heritage Farm Show at the Backus-Page House Museum, 10 am to 4 pm Antique and vintage farm equipment, music, kids’ zone, food truck, ice cream, baked goods, museum tours, vendors, horse and wagon rides, and more . Admission $10 per person. Children 12 and under free. For more information, visit www.backuspagehouse.ca or call 519-762-3072.

Sept. 11: Dutton & District Lions’ “2020” elimination draw breakfast, at the Dutton Community Centre, 9 am to 1 pm No ticket, no worry; all information on the computer. “2023” Elimination Draw tickets available at the breakfast, for $25. For more information call Bob at 519-762-6154.

Sept. 13: West Lorne and Community Horticultural Society will be presenting “Make an Autumn Wreath with Ann” at 6 pm Pre-registration is $5. Everyone welcome at the Elgin International Club, 1158 Kerr Rd., West Lorne. Door prizes, lottery draws and light refreshments available. For more information contact Ann at 519-768-0399. Follow us on Facebook and www.westlornehort.org.

Sept. 17: Elgin Hiking Trail Club offers a guided hike on a section of the Dutton Dunwich Trans Canada Trail, at 10 am Beginning location is 28055 Lakeview Line. Call 519-762-2049 for further information.

Sept. 18: RCMP Musical ride coming to Mac Lilley Farms, 28322 Chalmers Line, Dutton. Gates open at 1:30 pm, show begins at 3 pm Tickets $10 for an adult, $5 for children ages five to 12. Children four and younger admitted free. This is an outdoor event. No pets allowed (as they may save the horses). Children must be accompanied by an adult. Vendors, food booths and displays also at the show. This is a non-profit event hosted by the Dutton Dunwich-West Elgin Community Fund, and Mac Lilley Farms. The link to the Eventbrite ticket sales is: RCMP Musical Ride Tickets, Sun, 18 Sep 2022 at 1:30 PM | Eventbrite.

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