Past Events

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

Come join the Ailsa Craig Village Association for the grand opening of the Dennett Dog Park! 

Saturday, April 13th, 2024

Ribbon cutting at 11AM

The Optimist Club of East Williams is happy to announce their annual Rabies Clinic!

$25/pet at the Nairn Pavillion

Saturday, April 13th, 2024 | 9:00am to 11:30 am

The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is back at the Nairn Optimist Park! 

Hosted by The Optimist Club of East Williams

Saturday, March 30th, 2024 | 11am start | Free

Children up to 12 years of age

The annual Parkhill Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Optimist Club of Parkhill is back! 

Friday, March 29th, 2024 | Promptly at 11am | ages 0-12 | Donations Appreciated

4 age groups with 4 bikes to be won! 

Are you a farmer, agricultural business owner or resident interested in learning about current trends in innovation in the agricultural sector?

If so, are you interested in learning more about resources that are available to you, listening to speakers and networking with local members of the agricultural community?

Don't miss this opportunity to hear and exchange ideas at the North Middlesex Innovation in Agriculture event.

The Municipality of North Middlesex is inviting local farmers and agricultural business owners from the region to learn about the latest innovations businesses are implementing to stay competitive in today’s economy.

We are excited to present innovative, agriculturally-focused speakers from the region who are currently thinking outside of the box with respect to emerging trends and new technologies to share new insights in their fields. An important priority identified in our Economic Development Strategy is to support local farmers and agricultural business owners. We are hoping information presented at this event and the networking opportunity following will be a valuable step towards meeting the needs of this sector in our municipality.

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH MIDDLESEX 2024 INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE PRESENTATIONS:

• Jason Gharibo, Haggerty Ag Robotics
  Autonomous Equipment in Agriculture

• Grace Russell, Grayhurst Farm 
  Agricultural Land Use for Renewables

• Friedhelm Hoffman, Lakeside Grain & Feed
  Trends in Fertilization

• Yaser Al Qayem, Parkhill Meats
  Business Expansion, Rural Employee Recruitment

• Corine Bateman
  Student Executive Ontario Ag College , University of Guelph
  The importance of Agricultural organizations for Youth and working in Agriculture

• Serena Viola, OMAFRA
  Community Economic Development,  Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) funding, Farmer's Mental Health, and overall Ministry resources

• Andy Pasztor, Andyclean
  Farmer turned innovative entrepreneur

WHEN: Tuesday February 27th, 2024|
TIME: 10:00am - 3:00pm
WHERE: North Middlesex Community Centre

Light lunch provided.
Free Admission

Join in the fun New Year's Eve for our New Year's Eve skate, just New Year's skates from the past.

- FREE admission for all!
- FREE  hot dogs, hot chocolate and popcorn for all!

December  31st, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm
North Middlesex Arena

AILSA CRAIG SANTA CLAUS PARADE

Saturday December 9th
11:00am

Food Bank items will be collected by the Ailsa Craig Firefighters Association during the parade. Cash and gift certificates are also appreciated.

Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner is back!

On December 2nd, 2023, you're cordially invited to a night of mystery, intrigue, and murder, all in the name of a good cause. Come and get ready to solve a thrilling whodunit that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Tickets are only $40 per person, and all proceeds will go towards supporting Ye Olde Towne Hall. You'll be treated to a sumptuous dinner, including delicious Creole and Cajun cuisine, as you mingle with other guests and try to figure out who the killer is.

Will you be able to uncover the clues and solve the mystery before it's too late? Or will the killer strike again? There's only one way to find out.

So gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of murder and mayhem. Don't miss out on this chance to support a great cause and have a blast while doing it. Get your tickets now before they sell out!

• Entry by Food bank donation.
• Proceeds going to our local food bank.
• 30+ vendors to shop from

All proceeds go to the Ailsa Craig Christmas Parade.

Hosted by the Ailsa Craig Firefighter's Association.

Explore Parkhill Main Street for special promotions & festive cheer!

Local vendors and activities are planned at the Parkhill Library and Municipal Office.

FLOAT ENTRIES:

- Anyone is welcome to enter a float, no registration is required and entry is free.
- Assemble behind the Parkhill Arena starting at 4:30
- Cash prizes will be awarded for best decorated floats - judging from 4:30-5:15

REMINDERS:

- Bring a donation for the foodbank
- Bring a cash donation to give to our collectors along the route to help support next year’s parade!
- Visit the library and town hall after the parade for activities, treats and to meet Santa & Mrs Claus

More information can be found on the parade Facebook page
Contact: parkhillsantaparade@gmail.com OR call 519-777-8112

LIVE MUSIC
Friday November 24th 6:30pm - 9:00pm
- Harp Music with Martha Little
- Gospel Express
Saturday November 25th 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Piano Students of Ginny Good Wold
- Valleyview Men's Choir

JURIED CRAFT VENDORS - Admission: $5
with varied unique gift ideas, with several new vendors this year.
Includes Tea Room. Donations to Food Bank Accepted

Follow Spirit of Christmas at Nairn on Facebook for more details.

Performing:
Barry James Payne & String Bone
and
Upside of Maybe

Doors open 7:30pm
Performance 8:00pm

$25 / ticket advance
$28 /  ticket at the door

Tickets available at www.friendsofyeoldetownehall.org and
Ailsa Craig Home Hardware

11th Annual McGillivray School Vendor Market

Hosted by McGillivray Home & School

Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre
155 Annie Ada Shipley St

Join the village of Ailsa Craig as it comes alive with music, great food, fun and camaraderie.

Visit all of the passport stops to enjoy the unique and wonderful people and places in the village. 

This is a 10-week course held on Wednesday evenings.

The cost is $50 plus a Kit.

Fee of $25 payable to the instructor the first class.
To Register Call Ruth: 519.694.0144

Join us on Saturday September 30th, 2023 as we celebrate the opening of our new show with artist Bonnie Richardson: Finding My Way with Hope!

Be there at 1:30 to have the opportunity to hear Bonnie speak about her journey.

This exhibit will run Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays from 1-4 pm until November 2, 2023

Carnegie Gallery Presents:

HALLOWEEN PARTY

Cost:
$5/person, $20/family

Get ready for monstrous mayhem and devilish delights at our haunting Halloween Monster