COMMUNITY CALENDAR

SUPER PULL TODAY – Saturday, June 10th at the Paris Fairgrounds. Hear the roar of the engines as the tractors and modified trucks compete in pulls along the track. Food trucks and a beer garden. Lawn tractors at 11am, main event at 5 pm. Tickets available online.

ANNUAL BIKE RODEO TODAY – Hosted by the Paris Community Safety Group on Saturday June 10th, at the Syl Apps Community Centre, side parking lot from 10 am 12 pm Free! Everyone ages 4-12 are welcome to attend There is a chance to win a bicycle, courtesy of Robin McNaughton from the Co-Operators

UNOFFICIAL OFFICIAL PRIDE OF PARIS - A weekend of connecting, celebrating and building community in Paris, Ontario and beyond. Pride is a protest and our protest is one that is about strengthening ties, nurturing 2SLGBTQIA+ joy and wellness AND celebrating our vibrant lives. There’s a number of events taking place from June 16 to June 18. Visit the Facebook page to find out more details!

AYR PARIS BAND CONCERT SERIES – Royal Canadian Legion, Paris Branch, at 70 William St. on Wednesday, June 21st from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Billy Bash Canada Day Weekend

An action-packed weekend full of demolition derby, live music and fireworks! At the Burford Fairgrounds for the BILLY BASH on July 1,2, & 3. Tickets : $15/Adult, $10/ child 512 years old, and Children under 5 free! For more info contact Ron at rmcclungs@live.ca

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE – Scenic Ridge Gate off Rest Acres Road. Sunday, June 11 starting at 7:30 am. More than 10 homes participating.

ROYAL STORY TIME – On Saturday, June 17th at Telfer Place, 245 Grand River St N at 1 pm. The Midnight Princess from the Glass Slipper Company will be at Telfer Place to share stories, sign songs and take pictures. Interact with a princess and all the Telfer Place residents. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $5 / person and are available online.

SUMMER WRITER’S FEST – Saturday June 24 from 9 am to 4 pm at Lions Park in Paris. Spend the day supporting local writers, literature & community. More details available here. Hosted by Riverside Reading Series.

BRANTFORD’S CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS

– Saturday July 1st at Lions Park in Brantford from 11 am to 10 pm You won't want to miss live music on the OLG Main Stage with performances by: Frank DiFelice Band with special guest David McKee at 12 pm; Three Legged Horse at 1:20 pm; Backburner at 2:30 pm; Mystic Highway at 4 pm; Jace Martin & the Pace at 5 pm; Sass Jordan at 6:30 pm and KIM MITCHELL at 8:30 pm. The Young Canadians Area opens at 12 pm with family fun activities including Barry O’ Kids Show, PAW PATROL Chase and Deputy Chief Saunders storytime, TEAM T&J performance and Meet and Greet, and Blue’s Clue’s Interactive Storytime and Meet and Greet.