April 11, 2010

  • Canada Day Special Brunch
  • All you can eat: Eggs, bacon, pancakes, sausage, toast, fruit cocktail, maple syrup and drinks!
  • Money raised from this event will go towards another great year of CANADA DAY FIREWORKS!!
  • Adults: $7.00, Children 5-12: $5.00, Children 4 and under: FREE
  • 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location - West Williams Hall
  • Organizer - Canada Day Committee
  • Contact - Lucy Hendrikx alsina@isp.ca

April 11, 2010

  • Ailsa Craig Playschool Family Event
  • Beef BBQ Dinner Children's Activities - Face Painting, Ballon Animals, games Silent Auction - 150 + donated itmes, gift Certificates, Nintendo Wii
  • 3:30pm to 7:30pm - Dinner and event Adults (11 and over)$12.00 Children $5.00 Event only $2.00
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig and District Play School
  • Contact - J&D Variety, Home hardware Ailsa Craig or call the Play school 519-293-3377

April 22, 2010

  • Medical Centre Fashion Show
    Fashions by Sharon's of Hyde Park

    Open for Cocktails 6:00 pm and Show starts 7:00 pm
    Door Prizes * Demonstrations * Raffles * Cash bar
    $15 per person for ticket info contact
    Sharon - 519-294-8886 or 519-473-6763
    Marg - 519-232-4514
    Bernie - 519-294-0169
    Kathy - 519-232-4226
    AC Foodland - 519-293-3241
  • Location - North Middlesex Community Centre (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Community Medical Centre
  • Contact - North Middlesex Community Medical Centre

April 25, 2010

  • Annual Memory Lane Auction and Dinner
  • Tickets are $25 each or $175 for a table of 8
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig and District Historical Society
  • Contact - Ron Walker, acdhs@execulink.com or call 519-293-9388 Ailsa Craig Museum

May 9, 2010

  • Mothers’ Day Breakfast
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig Village Association
  • Contact - Mike Cronyn 519-293-3241

May 12,2010

  • Fashion Show
  • Social at 11:00 am - lunch served at 12:00 noon
  • Location - Ye Olde Towne Hall, Ailsa Craig
  • Organizer - Friends of Ye Olde Towne Hall
  • Contact - Marilyn Barbe 519-293-1060

May 15, 2010

  • Spring into Summer Video Dance
  • Fire Fighters fund raiser celebrating the coming of a new season of outdoor activities
  • Location - North Middlesex Community Centre (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Fire fighter Association
  • Contact - Fire Fighter Greg Elliot - 519-281-0153

May 15, 2010

  • North Middlesex Community Medical Centre Open House & Dinner
  • Open House
  • Location - North Middlesex Community Centre, Ailsa Craig
  • Dinner
  • Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre -
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Community Medical Centre
  • Contact - North Middlesex Community Medical Centre

May 22, 2010

  • Firemens Breakfast
  • Fund raiser for the North Middlesex Fire Fighters Association
  • Location - Parkhill Fire Station
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Fire Fighters Association
  • Contact - Fire Fighter Greg Elliot - 519-281-0153

June 12-13, 2010

  • Battle On the Ausable
  • Experience an actual campsite and battle re-enactment between Caldwell's Rangers
  • and British Native Allies.See Hide Tanning, Pot Making, Tomahawk Throwing and more.
  • Other events include a Scottish Highland and Country Dance Demonstration, Pork Roast.
  • Outdoor Breakfast, Historical Display, Wedding Fashion Show and so much more!
  • Location - Ailsa Craig
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig and District Historical Society
  • Contact - Ron Walker, acdhs@execulink.com or call 519-293-9388 Ailsa Craig Museum

July 1, 2010

  • Canada Day
  • Our Canada Day Celebration will be on July 1st, with July 2nd as our raindate. We will have music by “Beechwood”, for your listening pleasure. We will have food available for purchase. Some historical displays, games and treats for the children Fireworks at 10:00 pm
  • Location - Vernon Park (West Williams)
  • Organizer - Canada Day Committee
  • Contact - Lucy Hendrikx alsina@isp.ca

July 1, 2010

  • 2nd Annual Opimist Canada Day Cruise
  • Nairn Motorcycle Rural Ramble & Rib Dinner, Supporting the Bravery Bead Program at London's Children's Hospital.
  • Location - Nairn Opimist Park - Registration 11:00 am til noon, Dinner 4:30pm, Online registration available
  • Organizer - East Williams Optimist
  • Contact - Info - 519-247-3854   www.ewoptimist.org

July 10, 2010

  • Cardboard Boat Races
  • A day of family fun featuring various boat races throughout the afternoon including paddle boat race (10am), canoe race with a twist (11am) little yellow ducks race and of course... the cardboard boat races at noon!!
  • Beer Tent, Food and Ice Cream, Vendors
  • 9:00am to 6:00pm
  • $3.00 entry fee for all ages
  • Location - Ausable Bayfield Conservation Park, North of Parkhill on HWY. 81
  • Organizer - Parkhill Cardboard Boat Races
  • Contact - Nora Gibbs - 519-294-6323 or E-mail carnorah@execulink.com
    www.parkhillcardboardboatraces.ca

July 16,17, & 18 2010

  • Ailsa Craig Gala Days
  • Join us for a weekend of fun in Ailsa Craig! There are many exciting free events, and some with a minimal fee. Events for the weekend include: Friday night Family Dance, Main Street Parade, Baby Show, Show n Shine, Spelling Bee, Pet Show, Bicycle Rodeo, Horseshoe competition, Outside Video Dance, 5km Run, Breakfast in the Park, Church, 4 on 4 Road Hockey, Clowns, Face Painters, Children's Entertainers, Midway, Beef BBQ, Easy Listening Live Band Music, and many more! Also, don’t forget our famous Turtle Races!! Catch and register a turtle and join in the fun on Saturday afternoon!
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Rec. Centre
  • Organizer - Gala Days Committee
  • Contact - Laurie Rees/Brain Ropp www.Galadays.org

July 25, 2010

  • Parkhill Horticultural Society Garden Tour
  • Parkhill Area Horticultural Society invites you to help celebrate our sesquicentennial year and spend a relaxing afternoon of strolling through a selection of local flower gardens in our fair community. Eight homeowners will welcome you as you take time to "stop and smell the roses" and view all the colourful displays. You can follow the map provided and take in the floral beauty at your leisure.
  • Tickets will be available at the Gazebo on Main Street behind the Municipal Office.
  • Watch our website for more details of this event and other happenings in the spring.
  • 11am to 4pm, $8.00 each. $7.00 for Society Members
  • Location - Parkhill
  • Organizer - Parkhill Horticultural Society
  • Contact - e-mail Parkhill Area Horticultural Society
  • Parkhill Area Horticultural Society

July 30, 2010

  • 150 Years Registration
  • Pickup tickets for events, History book avalable, displays by
    Parkhill Fall Fair    Cheryl Radford    Marianne Fisher    Fran Roelands    Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival
    Parkhill Public Library    Jim Scott of Ailsa Craig   Eastern Star   High School Reunion
  • 5:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location - North Middlesex Community Centre (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - North Middlesex 150 Years Committee
  • Contact - Linda Clifford - 519-294-0011

July 30, 2010

  • "The Stars Come Home" video dance
  • Join the Parkhill Lions Club and the Stars hockey team as they salute our Stars from the past
    with a video display of people and teams that help put North Middlesex on the map and in the history books.
    Enjoy your self while watching, listening and dancing to a super great VJ.
  • 9:00 pm to 1:00 am Age of majority reguired
  • Location - North Middlesex Arena (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - Parkhill Lions Club and Stars Hockey
  • Contact - Lions Club or Stars members

July 31, 2010

  • 150 Years Registration
  • Pickup tickets for events, History book avalable, displays by
    Parkhill Fall Fair    Cheryl Radford    Marianne Fisher    Fran Roelands    Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival
    Parkhill Public Library    Jim Scott of Ailsa Craig   Eastern Star   High School Reunion
  • 7:00 am to 11:00 am
  • Location - North Middlesex Community Centre (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - North Middlesex 150 Years Committee
  • Contact - Linda Clifford - 519-294-0011

July 31, 2010

  • Firemens Breakfast
  • North Middlesex Community Centre (Parkhill
    $6.00 each. Children under 12 $4.00 each Pay at the counter.
    7:00 am to 10:30 am
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Fire Fighters Association
  • Contact - Fire Fighter Greg Elliot - 519-281-0153 -

July 31, 2010

  • 150 Years Parade
  • Parade to celebrate our 150 Years of History Starts at 11:00 am.
  • Location - Along Main St. Parkhill from the High School to the north end of Parkhill
  • Organizer - Santa Claus Parade Committee
  • Contact - Gary Chittick 519-294-6904

July 31, 2010

  • 150 Years in the Park
  • Join us after the parade for an afternoon in Coronation Park (Parkhill) filled with fun for all ages! Join us outside for various band performances, carnival games, fun food and join us inside the Leisure Club for snacks and a little bit of history!
  • Location - Coronation Park, Parkhill
  • Organizer - North Middlesex 150th Committee
  • Contact - Cathy Larsen 519-294-0332

July 31, 2010

  • Dinner, Show and Dance
  • An evening at the newly renovated Parkhill Arena! An evening of dinner and musical performance by ‘Satiniques’. A great chance to catch up with old friends and make some new ones!
  • Happy hour 5:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Meal 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Show and Dance 8:00pm
  • 60's Theme
  • Dinner, Show and Dance Tickets $25.00 each or reserve a table for 8 $175.00
  • Show and Dance Tickets $10 each
  • Age of majority reguired
  • Location - North Middlesex Arena (Parkhill)
  • Organizer - North Middlesex 150 Years Committee
  • Contact - Linda Clifford - 519-294-0011

August 1, 2010

  • Breakfast in the Park
  • There will be eggs, ham, toast, pancakes, maple syrup, coffee and juice.
    From 8:30 to 12:30 - $7.50 per person ($4.00 children 12 and under)
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre Pavillion
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig Village Association
  • Contact - Mike Cronyn 519-293-3241

August 1, 2010

  • All Denominations Church Service
  • This special service will be held in Ailsa Craig and will feature a very special musical guest, Denise Pelley! Come enjoy a wonder musical performance right here in North Middlesex!
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre - 10:00 am
  • Organizer - North Middlesex Churches
  • Contact - Doug Wright 519-294-6560

August 1, 2010

  • Museum Tours
  • The Ailsa Craig Historical Society will be celebrating 150 years of North Middlesex history by providing very special tours of the Ailsa Craig Museum! These tours are sure to be a hit, and a great chance to reflect on the history of North Middlesex and our reasons for celebration this year!
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Museum
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig and District Historical Society
  • Contact - Ron Walker, acdhs@execulink.com or call 519-293-9388 Ailsa Craig Museum

August 1, 2010

  • Shunpiker Tour
  • Sure to be one of our most popular events this year, the shunpiker tour organized by The East Williams Optimist Club will take you all across North Middlesex in an adventure to remember! Whether it is a stop to visit a historical site or have a bite to eat, this event is sure to have something for everyone! Starting at Nairn Optimist Park maps are available from 9am to noon. Win prizes by answering questions on the tour. Come back to the Optimist pavilion for Elvis entertainment 3pm to 7pm food and drinks available.
  • Location - Township of North Middlesex - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Organizer - East Williams Optimist
  • Contact - Mary Clark - 519-232-4217  www.ewoptimist.org

August 1, 2010

  • Antique Tractor Show
  • The Parkhill Optimist Club presents a special antique tractor show! Come join us on a walk down memory lane and take a look at tractors and farm equipment of yesteryear to celebrate 150 years of North Middlesex history and agriculture! (Part Of Shunpiker Tour for N.M. 150th. Anniversary) *Country Music by Dan DJ. Services * Food Booth Available. *Sponsored by Parkhill & District Optimist Club. "1860 to 2010" Come see the changes in 150 years of farming! 9:00am to 5:00pm
  • Location - Ken Vernon Park, Kerwood Road, Parkhill
  • Organizer - Parkhill Optimist Club
  • Contact - Casey Bax - 293-6346

August 14, 2010

  • Corbett Fun Day & Car Show – 25th Anniversary
  • Enjoy a day full of fun and good music. Registration for the antique & classic car show begins at 11:00 am. Country music with local and guest musicians begins at noon. Other events scheduled for the afternoon are: car rally, auction of donated items, cash draws and children’s games. Hotdogs and beverages will be available all day. Steak or chicken barbecue dinner (with all the trimmings) will be served from 4 to 6 pm. Come celebrate our 25th Anniversary!
  • Time: 11:00 am to 8:00 pm
  • Cost: Spectator admission FREE
  • Car show registration - $5.00 per vehicle
  • Steak or chicken dinner - $13.00
  • Location - Corbett Community Centre, 35914 Corbett Rd., R. R. #8, Parkhill
  • Organizer - Corbett Fun Day Committee
  • Contact - www.corbettcc.ca

August 21, 2010

  • Optimist Car Show
  • Join the Optimist Club of Parkhill and District in their annual classic car event! Come take a look at some beautiful cars from all over Ontario!
  • *Show & Shine Car Show.
  • *Vehicle Admission $5.
  • **Wolfeman DJ. Services**
  • *Dash Plaques for first 100 cars.
  • *50/50 Draw
  • *Food Booth Available
  • 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • Location - Coronation Park, King St., Parkhill, On
  • Organizer - Optimist Club of Parkhill and District
  • Contact - 519-294-0214

September 4,5 and 6, 2010

  • Ailsa Craig Historical Society Labour Day Weekend Events
  • Description
  • Location -
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig and District Historical Society
  • Contact - Ron Walker, acdhs@execulink.com or call 519-293-9388 Ailsa Craig Museum

September 24, 25 and 26, 2010

  • The Parkhill Fall Fair
  • Come to Parkhill for our annual fall fair! There will be fun for all ages with events such as: demolition derby, fair dance, face painting, mini pedal tractor pulls, reptile shows, fair ambassador contests, magic shows, midway, baby shows, horseshoe tournament, money scrambles, best dressed contest, mutton bustin’ and many more!
  • Location - North Middlesex Arena and Community Centre
  • Organizer - The Parkhill Fall Fair
  • Contact - Parkhill Fall Fair

September 6, 2010

  • Middlesex County Plowing Match
  • 70th Annual Middlesex County Plowing Match
    Day includes displays of plowing with horses, antique tractors, modern day tractors,
    team plowing, VIP plowing, Queen of the furrows and horse shoe games.
  • Location - C. R. Scott Farms
    35354 Cedar Swamp Rd.
    North Middlesex
  • Organizer - C. R. Scott Farms
  • Contact - 519-245-6473

September 26, 2010

  • Presenting the play "Jake's Gift"
  • Location - Ye Olde Town Hall Ailsa Craig
  • Organizer - Ye Olde Town Hall
  • Contact - Marilyn Barbe - 519-293-1060

October 15 and 16 2010

  • Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival: Local Quilt Show
  • Description
  • Location - Nairn Mennonite Church
  • Organizer - The Ailsa Craig Community Quilt Festival Committee
  • Contact - Jane Walker

November 28, 2010

  • Parkhill Santa Claus Parade
  • Description
  • Location - Parkhill Main St. From the High school to the north end of town
  • Organizer - Santa Claus Parade Committee
  • Contact - Gary Chittick - 519-294-6904

December 11, 2010

  • Ailsa Craig Santa Claus Parade
  • Description
  • Location - Ailsa Craig Main st.
  • Organizer - Ailsa Craig Fire Fighters Association
  • Contact - Rick Walsh - 519-293-1020