COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TODAY! PARIS DRINKS FEST: is a celebration of drinks, food, live music, and community in downtown Paris, Ontario beside the Syl Apps Community Centre. The highly anticipated summer event hosts a two-day festival during the weekend of August 16-17, 2024 featuring headliners Wintersleep on August 16 and Dwayne Gretzky on August 17 With 25+ food & drink vendors and a full weekend of live music from top Canadian talent. Tickets are limited so buy while supplies last: https://www.tixr.com/groups/noisemakerpresents/event s/paris-drinks-fest-82801

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PRIDE CREATIVITY EVENT - Sunday, August 18th from 2pm to 5 pm at the Burford Library. A gentle afternoon of 2SLGBTQIA+ creativity; playing with the many quieter ways to be creative! There will be stations with accessible activities inside and outside the Library, offering the opportunity to explore: poetry, zines, life drawing, reading and more! Please RSVP so we know to expect you! http://www.eventbrite.ca/.../brant-pride-creativityevent...

HISTORICAL WALKING TOUR – Saturday, August 24th leaving Paris Library at 10am , hosted by the Paris Museum and Historical Society Curious to learn more about the history of Paris? #BrantLibrary is collaborating with the Paris Museum and Historical Society for a captivating walking tour of Paris, Ontario. More information available online.

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166TH PARIS FALL FAIR - Discover the excitement of the Paris Fair in rural Ontario! This Labour Day weekend, August 29th to September 2nd, immerse yourself in our region's rich culture and agricultural heritage. Enjoy thrilling rides, live entertainment, delicious food, and captivating exhibits – create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Find more information online, including a full schedule of events and entertainers

PARIS FOOD BANK: urgently requires donations. They have collection bins at Jay's No Frills and Paris Sobeys or Drop off your donations at Paris Food Bank 25B Dundas Street West, open Mondays & Thursdays, 1-3 p.m., donate money online at: https://donate.salvationarmy.ca/page/62138/d onate/ For more information or to donate, call 519442-3432 or 519-752-7814, or email to: william.ratelband@salvationarmy.ca

August 17, 2024