Stars of the Town - St. George 1947

Dubbed "Stars of the Town" by their creator, the late Rev. LeRoy (Roy) H. Massecar (1918-2003), the collection of silent black and white 8mm films representing 88 Ontario locations depict small town life in the province between 1947 and 1949.

The St. George edition, although short in length, has wonderful footage of a dance in the Memorial Hall, various Main Street businesses, the Fire Department in action, and a parade of school children.

The DVD is available to borrow at the St. George Library, and is also available for purchase through the University of Western Ontario Archives department. The cost is just $15.00 (tax included) plus $3.00 for shipping. Visit the website for the Archives at

http://www.lib.uwo.ca/archives/stars%20of%20the%20town/index.html

for more information. Other communities such as Lynden, Ayr, Stoney Creek, Burford and Princeton are also available in the collection.

Memorial Hall Open House this Saturday

In anticipation of the Cobblestone Festival staging four of its productions in the St. George Memorial Hall this August, we are partnering with the Festival to have an Open House on Saturday, July 11th from 2 - 5 pm.

There will be refreshments as well as entertainment provided by Al Spurvey (of the Down East Kitchen Party). You will also find information on the Cobblestone Festival and the Memorial Hall. Pick up a copy of the Door Open Ontario guidebook as well.

Admission is free. Donations are rarely turned down.

32 Main Street South, St. George.

Take a walk into Historical Paris this summer

Enjoy a Sunday afternoon learning about Canada's Cobblestone Capital on a walking tour hosted by the Paris Historical Society.

Volunteer guides dressed in period costume will lead the 75-minute walks.

Tours will begin at the Asa Wolverton House at 52 Grand River St. South at 1:30 p. m., 2 p. m. and 2:30 p. m.

The cost is $10 per person. Refreshments will be available.

To book a tour, call 519-442-9295.

Tours will be held on July 12th, August 16th and September 13th.

Children's Summer Workshops at the Hoodless Homestead

Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead, 359 Blue Lake Rd., St. George, presents Children's Summer Workshops for children aged 6 to 11, July 11, 14, 21 and 28, and Aug. 4 and 11, from 9 a. m. until noon.

Workshops will feature unique themes such as Crime at the Homestead, Pirate Scavenger Hunt, Teddy Bears' Picnic and Mad Hatter Tea, various games and crafts.

Admission if $5 per child.

Call 519-448-1130 for more information or email hoodlesshomestead@gmail.com.