Past Events

A rival in the early 1980s to Carroll Baker and Anne Murray among Canadian country singers, Bottrell toured nationally, appearing in nightclubs and on TV, and recorded in Nashville. She received Big Country awards for 'outstanding performance, country female singer' (1979) and best country single ('The Star' 1980), and CCMA awards for female vocalist of the year (1983, 1984).

She was nominated annually 1979-86 for Juno awards as country female singer. Her career slowed in the late 1980s, but she made a comeback in 1991 with 'Lasso Your Love' for the Nashville label Cardinal. Bottrell was inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. That year she played the lead role in the tribute show "Patsy Cline: The Legend". In 2017 she performed at the CMA Ontario Awards gala.

Live music accompanied by Steve Crew & Joel Taggart and live intuitive painting by Jennifer Dobinson.

About 5 years ago, I got in touch with my friend Fred Johnston (Reverend Freddie) and asked him if he would be interested in collaborating acoustic music with spoken word in a poetry reading at Ye Olde Town Hall in Ailsa Craig. We had talked about the inspiration of the song Soulshine by the Allman Brothers and that became the
working title.

Since that conversation, Covid and lockdown have happened and Fred has since passed away. Fred Johnston was a person who unwaveringly lived his music and art authentically, in all parts of his life, for the 40 years that I knew him. To honour him, my own creativity and all artists of all genres everywhere, I have gathered this collection of poetry, music and intuitive painting to share in this presentation.

CELTIC ROCK WARRIORS
Our Name is Mud!

$25 Advance $28 at the door

Saturday April 15, 2023
Show: 8:30pm
Doors: 7:30pm

They are best known for their singles "5 O'Clock", "Saturday", and "Drink and Fight" Always entertaining and definitely unique, The Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage.

Established in 1998, The Mudmen will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary in 2023. With over 3000 shows to date, The Mudmen: Robby & Sandy Campbell, Colin Amey, Jordon Brosseau, Andy Gingerich and Alex Showdra believe that nice guys can finish first, while enjoying life & what you do translates to all audiences.

The Ailsa Craig Easter Market 
40 local vendors
Visit the market and have fun with the whole family while supporting local businesses!

Get your Picture with the Easter Bunny
There will be a photo booth set up for all to come snap a pic with the.

Childrens Colouring Contest
Enter for a chance to win a Scooter! Print our colouring page at home, drop off your artist's work off at the Easter Market on April 1st between 9am-2pm. Winner will be choosen by a random number generator. Good luck and happy colouring!

Grade 7 & 8's are invited to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this March 17th!

Karaoke, prizes & more!

Admission: $5.00 per person

Proceeds to Parkhill Carnegie Gallery

Join local Mortgage Agents Jess and Angela for a discussion on current mortgage industry changes and how to best prepare for what is to come.

Registration required.

Call (519) 294-6583

Food Handlers Course

Hosted by the Parkhill Legion Branch 341

Sunday February 12, 2023
10:00am - 3:00pm
$65/person

All paperwork and writing materials provided.

Contact:

Nancy Ferguson Timmermans
(519) 851-0950
@email

The #GOVAXX mobile vaccine bus is returning!

Make your way to the mobile vaccine bus for your #COVID19 vaccine or booster dose:

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4th, 2023
11:00am - 5:00pm
North Middlesex Community Centre

By appointment or walk-in, while supplies last.
Appointments can be booked no more than 4 days in advance:

https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccine

or call

1-833-943-3900

Questions? Please contact or visit:
- Ontario.ca/covidvaccines
- The Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to speak with an experienced health agent or health specialist (TTY for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired: 1-866-797-0007), available in more than 300 languages, seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Join local Mortgage Agents Jess & Angela for a discussion on current mortgage industry changes and how to best prepare for what is to come.

Registration required.

Call 519-294-6583
@email

The #GOVAXX mobile vaccine bus is returning!

Make your way to the mobile vaccine bus for your #COVID19 vaccine or booster dose:

SUNDAY JANUARY 15th, 2023
11:00am - 5:00pm
North Middlesex Community Centre

By appointment or walk-in, while supplies last.
Appointments can be booked no more than 4 days in advance:

  https://covid-19.ontario.ca/book-vaccineor

   1-833-943-3900

Questions? Please contact or visit:
- Ontario.ca/covidvaccines
- The Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1-833-943-3900 to speak with an experienced health agent or health specialist (TTY for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or speech-impaired: 1-866-797-0007), available in more than 300 languages, seven days a week from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Attention New High School students! The OPEN HOUSE for potential students coming into grade 9 at NMDHS is a great way to check out all of the school's programs and facilities.

Learn about depression, anxiety and rural resources for mental health support. 

All community members are invited.

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Presented by North Middlesex Community Policing Committee, Rural Mental Health and CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services.

Struggling with your job? Feeling a lack of confidence, anxiety or that you're stuck and unable to move forward?

Please join representatives from Community Employment Choices at Second Blessings Store in Parkhill, and receive:

• Job search support, no cost provided through Employment Ontario and Community Employment Choices
• Career exploration & interview tips
• Private & personalized shopping experience
• Career interview clothing at a low cost

By appointment only, please call (519) 245-4500 to register or for more information

The Ailsa Craig Santa Claus Parade is happening  Saturday December 10th

Parade starts at 11:00am

Please bring your Food Bank items to the Parade, the Ailsa Craig Firefighters Association firefighters will be collecting items during the parade.

Adults $12, Children 4-13 $8, Children under 4 Free

Meet Santa and enjoy some holiday cheer! Don't miss the Children's Raffle.

Bring your own camera for photos with Santa!

Supporting children and youth in our community for over 40 years.

Parkhill Santa Claus Parade

November 27 starting @5:30pm.

Starting at McLeod Street and running to Mill Street due to Parkhill Main Street construction.

October 22 - November 26

Wilma Kirmse - Fabric Artist 

Ailsa Craig Arts Centre

160D Ailsa Craig Main Street, Ailsa Craig (behind Ye Old Town Hall)

Spirit of Christmas:  Friday November 25, 630-9pm

Saturday November 26, 10-4

26459 Bear Creek Rd (Nairn) Ailsa Craig

Live music, tea room, crafts including stained glass, pottery,

Cards and more.  $5 admission includes tea room.  Donations accepted for Ailsa Craig and area foodbank. 

Spirit of Christmas:  Friday November 25, 630-9pm

Saturday November 26, 10-4

26459 Bear Creek Rd (Nairn) Ailsa Craig

Live music, tea room, crafts including stained glass, pottery,

Cards and more.  $5 admission includes tea room.  Donations accepted for Ailsa Craig and area foodbank.