CHRISTMAS PARADE SATURDAY DECEMBER 12th ST. GEORGE

The St. George Santa Claus Parade will take place this coming Saturday, December 12th, 2015.  The parade is an evening parade that starts approx. 6pm.
The South Dumfries Historical Society will have the first floor hall of the Memorial Hall open in the afternoon of the parade -- students from the St. George-German School have created Gingerbread Houses which will be on display.
The SDHS will also have hot chocolate and cookies for guests (donations are welcome -- but not required).
Also during the afternoon and evening, we will be collecting donations for the local Christmas Baskets campaign.
We will have available a Book of Condolences for the family of Evan Leversage, the seven-year-old boy who inspired the village to celebrate Christmas in October and sadly did not live to see this parade (he passed away at the Hospice on Sunday, December 6th).
We are working to have an extensive slideshow of photographs related to Evan and the October parade for people who would like to be reminded of all that came together in his honour.
If you would like to leave the family a note, please come and sign the Book.

CORN ROAST WITH MUSIC -- SUNDAY AUGUST 23RD

The St. George Apple Fest, the St. George Lions Club and the South Dumfries Historical Society are joining together to present an afternoon CORN ROAST on Sunday, August 23rd, 2015 from 2 - 5 PM.

For the second year now, we are fortunate to be using the John Pate farm at 42 St. George Road.
There will be plenty of free parking -- organized by our friend Ernie Sager.
Musical acts are yet to be announced.
There will be corn-on-the-cob, burgers and drinks for sale -- raising funds for projects that all three groups have undertaken.
Look for the "Barn Quilt" of corn plants on the Brantwood Farms' barn.
For more information, call the Museum at (519) 448-3265.

SDHS TEAM WINS 2015 SPELLING BEE!

The South Dumfries Historical Society team, "The Histerical Society," have won the Brant Skills Centre's 2015 Spelling Bee.  This is the second year in-a-row as they were the defending champions as well.
The Skills Centre set a record for the money raised this year and had a field of ten strong teams competing for the top prize.
The team was lead by Cliff Jones as the spokesperson and supported by Deb Andre and David Simpson.
Thanks as well to our strong team of cheerleaders who kept us striving for greatness.
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SDHS STRAWBERRY SOCIAL JUNE 28TH

The South Dumfries Historical Society is hosting a Strawberry Social on Sunday June 28th at the St. George Memorial Hall between 2 and 4 pm.
Come and enjoy fresh picked strawberries either with Shortcake or as part of refreshing daiquiris.  $5 each.
For tickets contact --
Deb Andre at 519-448-1889 or
Kelly Warner at 519-448-1977.
What could be nicer than supporting the good works of your local Historical Society while enjoying a refreshing strawberry treat?
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PIPE BAND HOSTING PASTA DINNER JUNE 3RD

The Paris Port Dover Band is hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser on Weds. June 1st at the St. George Memorial Hall.
Tickets are $15.
There will be sittings at 5 pm, 6pm and 7 pm.
Tickets are available at the St. George Medical Centre, 2 Sunnyside Drive, St. George.
By email at Sue@parisdover.com
or by phone at 519-448-3331.
Enjoy a great meal while supporting this new fixture of our downtown, the  Paris Port Dover Pipe Band!
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GLEN MORRIS SCENIC STROLL and STRAWBERRY SOCIAL JUNE 20th

The Glen Morris Horticultural
Society is presenting a
"Scenic Stroll and
Strawberry Social"
on Saturday, June 20th, 2015,
from 1:00 -- 4:00 p.m.
The registration and
Strawberry Shortcake part
of the event will be at the
GLEN MORRIS UNITED CHURCH
453 East River Road.
A passport costs $15.
The event features a scenic stroll
through historic Glen Morris,
beautiful gardens,
Historic points of interest,
a Silent Auction,
and a plant sale.
For further information contact:
Margaret Fleury at 519-442-4018;
Ellen Horak at 519-623-9352; or
Marion Morton at 519-442-1319.
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JANE'S WALK THIS SUNDAY!

Jane’s Walk

of St. George

Sunday May 3rd, 2015 2:00 PM

St. George Memorial Hall Museum

34 Main St. S., St. George, Ontario

Enjoy a walk through St. George’s past, with a focus on the St. George

Barn Quilt blocks in town,

and how their themes help

to preserve our town’s heritage.

Everyone welcome! No charge!

 

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USED BOOK SALE SATURDAY

USED BOOK SALE Saturday May 2nd, 2015 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM St. George Memorial Hall Museum 34 Main St. S., St. George, Ontario Choose from our selection of reasonably-priced, gently-used books to supplement your spring and summer reading needs. Donation of books accepted too! Call Debbie at 519-448-1889 or Cliff at 519-448-1075. Pick up available!

HISTORICAL SOCIETY A.G.M.

South Dumfries Historical Society Annual General Meeting Sunday May 24th, 2015 2:00 PM St. George Memorial Hall Museum 34 Main St. S., St. George, Ontario Join the Society or renew your membership! Students’ exhibits from the St. George—German School History Fair will be on display. Call 519-448-3265 for more info.

PARIS ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE - March 7 & 8, 2015

Good friend of the SDHS, Jeff Stutley has asked us to share the news that his annual Paris Antique Show is set to go this year on March 7 & 8.

The Paris Antique Show & Sale is held at the Paris Fairgrounds, 139 Silver Street.

The show runs on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $5.

Lots of free parking.

Lunch counter will be available with lunch items and coffee, tea and delicious desserts.

For more information, please call: 1-905-659-1166.

GREAT WAR LECTURE SERIES RESUMES AT LAURIER BRANTFORD

The series is sponsored by the Great War Centenary Association in partnership with Laurier Brantford. In total they will be presenting seven lectures that have been organized by Laurier Brantford history professor Peter Farrugia and alumnus Evan Habkirk and the Great War Centenary Association. The lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.doingourbit.ca.

Here is the Expositor article on the first talk in the series - February 24th, 2015:

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/02/24/great-war-lecture-series-resumes

SPECIAL EVENT MARCH 8th AT THE HOODLESS HOMESTEAD

The Hoodless Homestead is hosting a special event on March 8th honouring Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, E. Pauline Johnson and Dr. Emily Stowe.  From 1 - 3 pm.  Details in this Expositor article:

http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2015/02/23/community-event-famous-women-celebrated-at-hoodless-homestead