COMMUNITY NEWS

History was made at the Dominion Telegraph Event Centre / River’s Edge at The Arlington with Mayor Bailey re-unveiling of a shiny new plaque, commemorating the first-ever long-distance phone call from Brantford to Paris. This updated plaque is now emblazoned downtown so check it out next time you’re shopping local or when you visit the new Arepa

Love patio!

There were celebrations throughout the day like the Telephone City Musical Society Concert Band performing live at the Walter Williams Amphitheatre, in Paris Lions Park with guests enjoying their lively and lovely concert on blankets and in lawn chairs. I haven’t had the pleasure of hearing this group before and it was so great to hear music flowing from this space craved out for the community, it’s such a sweet place to meet and the music made it magical. Downtown Paris was hopping and happening in a few other ways The Cobblestone Common had music acts with bouncy sets throughout the day from Steven Elmo Murphy, Monique Hunsley and The Three Avocados, locals and tourists alike enjoyed this varied line-up, and the Paris BIA constructed a creative scavenger with businesses displaying the letters for TELEPHONE and hunters posting and playing on social media for a $100 prize draw. It was a busy day, highlighting the many ways Paris chooses to honour its past and the ways we’re innovating and moving forward as a community. Congratulations to all involved in facilitating, coordinating and executing these events!

Steven Elmo Murphy, Monique Hunsley and The Three Avocados belted out some tunes and set the relaxed atmosphere during last weekend’s 150th celebration of the first long distance phone call received in Paris.

Photo provided by County of Brant