Past Events

Join the Optimist Club of Parkhill for their free Family Fun Day Event!

WHEN: July 13th, 2024

WHERE: Coronation Park, Parkhill

Scavenger Hunt, 6 in 1 sports centre, face painting, train ride, games & crafts, snow cones, hot dogs & refreshments, & much more!

Join us on July 11-14, 2024 and enjoy Music from a variety of bands from Ontario! 4 days of Music, Food and Fun!

Camping is available

Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival will be happening July 11 - 14, 2024 in Ken Vernon Memorial Park, Parkhill, ON.

LOCATION:
Ken Vernon Memorial Park & West Williams Community Centre
32217 Kerwood Rd, Parkhill, ON
Camp Out and Jam all weekend, or come for a day!

July 11th - 14th 2024

For more details, visit the festival website: www.mudcreekbluegrassfestival.com 

 

Summer Fun!

Join the adventure w-8th Friends of Ye Olde Towne Hall 

ARTS & CRAFTS July 8-12
Kids aged 4-8

SUMMER GLEE August 5-8
Kids aged 7-17

For details, visit
Friends of Ye Olde Towne Hall's website

Canada Day Celebrations

FREE Outdoor family activities happening on June 30th for Canada Day weekend

Bring your family, meet up with friends and celebrate this great community we live in!

Food, fun, face painting, music and family fun…see you there

Our Barn Door's OPEN!

Saturday, June 15
10am to 4pm
116 James St. Ailsa Craig, ON

Join us for shopping, food, games and fun! 

This workshop is designed for North Middlesex businesses who are looking to understand Facebook and Instagram social media platforms and use them to advertise their business.

-Must pre-register to attend workshop
CLICK HERE TO PRE-REGISTER
- Bring your own laptop or tablet
- Set-up your Facebook and/or Instagram page prior to workshop

Workshop Overview:

Facebook & Instagram 
- Overview

Business Suite 
- Content Calendar
- Ad manager

Building An Ad Campaign
- Crafting a Facebook ad
- Difference between boost and ad
- Building an ad together

Effective Engagement
- Importance of engaging with your audience
- Tips for responding to comments and messages
- Leveraging hashtags, mentions, and
tagging for increased visibility

Analytics and Insights

Q&A Session

Join at the Ye Olde Towne Hall in Ailsa Craig on June 2nd, 2024 at 2pm for Paul Anthony's Cash Concert!

Tickets available online at https://friendsofyeoldetownehall.org/concerts#8229924d-b710-4f2e-9971-b…

or at the door. Tickets are $25 in advance or $28 at the door.

Join the firefighter's for the delicious annual VON fundraiser breakfast.

Back by popular demand:
- Omelette Bar
- Eggs Benedict
- Breakfast Sandwich Station

Don't miss the:

• Face-painter
• Balloon artist
• Homemade pies for sale

$15 /  Adult
$5 / Child 5-12
FREE / Child 4 & under

All proceeds to VON.

Join the Ailsa Craig Gala Days for their first annual Ailsa Craig Family Gala!

Come make memories with Gala Days! DJ, Silent Auction and Appetizers.

Semi-Formal

Tickets Available: 0-3Y Free, 4-12Y $5, 13+ $10 in advance or $15 at the door (Processing fees apply)

https://acgaladays.tickit.ca

Discover North Middlesex is an event gives local businesses, service clubs, sports associations, special interest groups, schools and community groups an opportunity to showcase their groups to members of the public to inform the community about upcoming events, local attractions and how to get involved.

Cost to Exhibitor: FREE
Admission: FREE

Registered Exhibitors:

Businesses:
Action Financial
Ailsa Craig Arts Centre
A-Z Events
Bracelets by Alice
Caddyshack by the Tracks
Elmtree Ice
FerlinSov 
Flagstone Financial
Four Seasons
Frys HVAC
Genuine Wellness
Gerry Lynn Realtor
Gilpin Funeral Chapel
Ginny Good Wold
Grace Bible Chapel
Habitual Phoenix Coaching
Huron Shores RV Parts & Repair
KC Acres Family Farm
Kristen Steeper IG Wealth Management
Locality Wellness Hub
Lucy’s Cafe
Marilyn Barbe Pottery
Mike Dooreleyers Realtor 
Mud Creek Bluegrass Festival 
New Moon Community Homestead
Open Hand Enterprises Inc.
P.A.B.A. Pet Corner
Parkhill Meats
Parkhill Skating Club
Pettywood Meats
Pinetree Montessori Playschool
Plush Hospitality Development
Sarah Romphf Realtor
Signature GraphX
Silt Sock
Sovereign Stables Wood
The Auld Barn
Total Septic
Val Petrov Realtor

Community Groups:
Ailsa Craig Gala Days 
Ailsa Craig 150th Celebration
Ailsa Craig Village Association 
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Huron
CERV Middlesex 
Community Employment Choices
First Ailsa Craig Scout Group 
First Parkhill Scouts Club
Friends of Ye Olde Towne Hall
Huron Shores Transit
Middlesex 4-H
Middlesex County 
Middlesex VON Community Supports
North Middlesex Community Policing 
North Middlesex Historical Society 
North Middlesex Job Fair 
North Middlesex Minor Hockey Association  
North Middlesex Stars Junior C Hockey Club 
North Middlesex YMCA 
Optimist Club of Parkhill 
Parkhill Carnegie Gallery
Parkhill Fair
Parkhill Horticultural Society
Youth Unlimited YFC North Middlesex

Don't see your community group or local business? it's not too late to sign up! Please contact: Felicia Krista (519) 294-6244 ext. 3220 or @email to register.

Please join Youth Unlimited YFC North Middlesex for their 35th Annual golf tournament!

DATE: Saturday, May 25th, 2024

LOCATION: Sand Hills Golf Course 

Visit the link to find out more information, register for the tournament, or to become a sponsor. https://yfcnorthmiddlesex.com/34th-annual-golf-tournament/

Join the North Middlesex Fire Department for the Annual Firefighters Breakfast, Saturday May 18th at the North Middlesex Arena, 256 McLeod Street in Parkhill.

Admission this year is $14 for Adults, $8 for Kids (12 & Under) and Free for Pre-Schoolers. The Breakfast runs from 7am to 11am.

The menu this year includes Eggs, Sausage , Bacon, Ham, Pancakes, Home Fries and more!

Come see Sparky and the Fire Trucks and all funds raised will stay in our community.

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month  (disregard dates on the webpage right sidebar)

Soup and sandwich lunch followed by an interesting program.

CraigActive for active Retirees meet the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from September to May. This fun group meets at 11:30 am for social time.

Soup and sandwiches are served at noon.

On the second Tuesday of the month we show a movie, and on the fourth Tuesday we usually have a guest speaker. Programs have included travel talks, local authors, astronomy, ecology and nature talks, healthy living.

Treat Mom to the Optimist Club of East Williams for their delicious annual fundraiser breakfast.

$15 / Adult
$5 / 5 - 12
FREE & under 

Community members are invited by Schlegel Urban Developments Corp. to attend an in-person neighbourhood Open House to learn more about the proposed development.

The planned development is to construct between 140 to 211 single detached homes, while providing park space, and preserving and enhancing existing natural heritage features and the trail network.

WHEN: Wednesday May 8th, 2024
TIME: 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Drop-in anytime
WHERE: Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 159 Annie Ada Shipley St, Ailsa Craig

The meeting is open to the public to attend.

Join Youth Unlimited YFC North Middlesex for their Auction & Trivia event! 

DATE: Sunday, April 28th, 2024

LOCATION: North Middlesex Community Centre

TIME: Doors open at 2:30pm, Event from 3pm to 6pm

REGISTRATION:  $20 per person or $150 per team - Register by April 20th.

North Middlesex Business Association general meeting:

WHERE: Parkhill Library
WHEN: Thursday April 25th, 2024
TIME: 6-8pm

Join local business owners to discuss challenges and opportunities. Learn about resources available for small businesses. 

All businesses are welcome!

NMBA will provide an opportunity for local business owners to take part in: 

• Shop local programs
• Business Achievement Awards
• CIP grant program
• Upcoming Social Media Workshop June 13th
   

Roast beef, potatoes, gravy, vegetables, dinner roll, coleslaw, butter tart.

Pick up at Parkhill Community Centre between 5-6pm. $25 pp.

Advance tickets only available at Carrie’s Hair Designs.

Please bring a bag to carry your food in.

The Ye Olde Towne Hall Presents:

Mudmen! 

Saturday April 20th, 2024. 19+ Event.

Doors open at 7:30pm

Tickets are $25.00 in advance or $28.00 at the door.

The Ailsa Craig and District Co-Operative Playschool cordially invites you to their 30th annual Silent Auction & Brunch! 

All proceeds to Ailsa Craig & District Co-Operative Playschool 

Tickets: Adults $15.00, Children 12 years & under $5.00

Tickets available from Ailsa Craig Home Hardware, Playschool members or email @email

Doors open at 10:00am

Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre