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