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Elvis Week 2022 at Graceland: What events still have tickets available – Commercial Appeal
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Peterborough Ex Hosting Events Around The Region This Week In Lieu Of Traditional Exhibition — PtboCanada
The Peterborough Ex is holding the annual homecraft, steer show and rabbit and cavy show this weekend at locations throughout the region.
2021 Ernest Boyles & Sons Ltd Junior Market Lamb Grand Champion Natalie Dunford. Photo courtesy of The Peterborough Ex.
The Steer Show and Sale will be happening at the Vollering farm (295 Douro Fourth Line, Douro Dummer) on Thursday and will feature six animals that will be judged at 6:00 p.m. followed by a BBQ. The award-winning steers will be auctioned off online following the show until August 12.
The Rabbit and Cavy Show will be happening at Kawartha Downs on Friday as part of their Agricultural Fair with judging starting at 3:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday the Annual Homecraft Show will be happening at the Peterborough Morrow Building. See award winning displays and shop with local vendors.
“The Peterborough Ex is continuing to renew and regrow to provide agriculture and food education events for Peterborough area residents,” said Viren D’Souza, President of the Peterborough Ag Society. “These are fun events to get up close and learn about agriculture.”
The Peterborough Agricultural Society is continuing to provide opportunities for people to connect with farming and food through educational events that allow for on-farm experiences and engagement with producers.
The 2022 Peterborough Ex will not feature a midway or rodeo.
More information is available at PeterboroughEx.ca
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Question of the week: What Blueberry Festival events are you looking forward to?
What Blueberry Festival events are you looking forward to?
Joe Carbone
Sioux Lottery Owner / Sioux Lottery Blueberry Bocce Tournament Organizer
After a COVID hiatus of two years, I think people are really looking forward to the bocce tournament this year.
Ashley Cassidy
Mother, with daughters Nova – 4 and Teal – one month
Blueberry Bert’s birthday!
Deanne Kulchyski
President / CEO of Sioux Lookout Hydro
The bocce tournament and golf.
Andy Schardt
Sioux North High School Vice-Principal
All the great events. A favourites of mine is the annual Fire Fighters Social.
15 events to check out in Guelph this week (Aug. 1 to 5)
15 events to check out in Guelph this week (Aug. 1 to 5) Guelph Mercury Tribune
Events this week – My Southborough
Above: This coming week’s fun includes a family concert and movie night (image left from Facebook)
Here are highlights of what’s happening around (or related to) our town this weekend through next weekend.
(Scroll to the bottom for more on daily events/opportunities this summer.* For summer camps, click here.)
Friday, July 29, 2022
- Southborough Safe Spaces – Summer Fun (7:00 – 9:00 pm) @ Pilgrim Church, 15 Common St: Drop in night for for rising 6th-12th graders in a space that is welcoming to LBGTQ+ youth of all faiths. This event is dinner and a movie (pajamas welcome). For details, see dedicated post.
Saturday, July 30, 2022
- Free Yoga in the Park (7:30 – 8:20 am) @ Neary Field, 53 Parkerville Rd: The final event sponsored by Southborough Rec for Parks & Rec month. Enjoy Outdoor Yoga with the Core Connection. Registration is required. For details, see related post.
Monday, August 1, 2022
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Trottier Middle School’s outdoor track: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Teen Summer Art Club (2:30 – 3:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: For Ages 12 to 18. Work on a variety of creative projects like drawing, collage, coloring, or button making. For details, see related post.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
- Bridge (12:00 pm) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group, welcoming new participants. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Family Concert with Hit the Bus! (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Lawn (or Main Floor if inclement weather): Join David and Eric with a family concert on the library lawn. Everyone is invited to dance and sing along! All ages, no registration necessary. (Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.) For details, see dedicated post.
- Tuesday Tech Time (4:00 – 5:00 pm) @ Southborough Library Teen Room: Need help with technology? Library staff and teen volunteers will make every effort to assist you. Bring questions about ebooks and electronic resources. This is a drop in event; no registrations necessary. Sessions are limited to no more than 1 hour.
- Wellness Series: Gut Health 101 (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ virtual: The Southborough Library and Jill Vroman Fitness & Wellness are offering free, virtual Wellness workshops. Learn healthy eating and lifestyle habits that will not only help your gut feel better, but also help you increase your energy, reduce brain fog, lose weight, and improve sleep. For details, see dedicated post.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
- Walking Group for Seniors (8:30 am) @ Southborough cemetery, 11 Cordaville Road: Free walking group organized by the Southborough Senior Center, see newsletter. Walkers generally go for an hour, but continue for as long as you wish. The location is a loop, so feel free to join late.
- Outdoor Story Times (4:00 – 4:30 pm) @ Southborough Library Lawn: description. Join the Library for story time outside on the Library Lawn. (Please bring blankets/chairs.) For all ages, no registration necessary.
- Comics Academy Reception (time) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Students who took part in the academy run by Graphic novelist Jonathan Todd will get a chance to share copies of their completed graphic novels.. For details, see dedicated post.
- Southborough Rotary Club (7:00 – 8:00 pm) @ Southborough Library, main floor: Regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Southborough. New and prospective members are always welcome.
- Open Lab for Ideas (6:30 – 8:30 pm) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: Program for 12-18 yr olds to explore how they can use Library equipment to take creative project ideas and make them a reality.. For details, see related post.
- Movie Night (8:00 pm) @ Depietri Field, 53 Parkerville Road: Southborough Recreation’s Free family friendly movie series. These are screened at the field in front of Neary School’s parking lot. This week’s feature is: Honey I Shrunk the Kids
Thursday, August 4, 2022
- Advanced Tai Chi (10:15 – 11:45 am) @ Southborough Library: Participants from the Southborough Senior Center’s class will be meeting at the library over the summer. Want to practice your poses? Or make new friends? Fellow experienced Tai Chi participants are welcome to come check it out. Drop-in, no registration.
- Mah Jongg (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: The weekly program would love new players to join. Feel free to stop by to watch or talk to one of the players to see if you would be interested. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Teen Spine Label Poetry (time) @ Southborough Library, Teen Room: For Ages 12and up. Create some “found” poetry by choosing YA fiction titles and arranging the titles on the spines in a poetic fashion. For details, see related post.
Friday, August 5, 2022
- Canasta (10:00 am) @ Southborough Senior Center: A weekly card group. For details, contact the Senior Center at 508-229-4453.
- Dull Men’s Club (10:00 am) @ zoom: Casual social club for senior men. New members are always welcome to drop in. For details, see dedicated post.
- Kids Jam (11:00 – 11:30 am) @ Southborough Library Lawn: Traditional and popular children’s songs suitable for newborns through preschool age. Drop-In, no registration necessary. Children must be accompanied by parent/caregiver. (The outdoor event will be cancelled if it rains.) For details, see related post.
*Some other opportunities that aren’t special/weekly events (like Art on the Trails or Summer Reading program activities) can be found under my posts on Summer Fun for Adults and What to Do with Kids this Summer. (I’ll be adding to this tagged list throughout the summer.)
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Thursday 28
ANTONELLI’S: FREE CHEESE WEEK Yes, for real: Free cheese from the best cheese shop in the city! The first 50 people in line at Antonelli’s each day – and there are two more days to go in this week – will get a free wedge of cheese. What’s coming up: Seascape from Central Coast Creamery (Thursday); and cave-aged Marisa from Carr Valley Cheese (Friday). Hell, we were all gonna have breakfast at Julio’s next door, anyway, right?
Through July 29
Antonelli’s Cheese Shop,
4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610.
Friday 29
ANTONELLI’S: FREE CHEESE WEEK Yes, for real: Free cheese from the best cheese shop in the city! The first 50 people in line at Antonelli’s each day – and there are two more days to go in this week – will get a free wedge of cheese. What’s coming up: Seascape from Central Coast Creamery (Thursday); and cave-aged Marisa from Carr Valley Cheese (Friday). Hell, we were all gonna have breakfast at Julio’s next door, anyway, right?
Through July 29
Antonelli’s Cheese Shop,
4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610.
Saturday 30
BAKERS AGAINST ABORTION BANS: BAKE SALE This is a nonpartisan community event intended to raise awareness and funds for abortion access, featuring baked goods (sweet and savory) created by some of the finest chefs in Austin. Also, yard games, a live DJ, and an opportunity to update your voter registration or register for the first time.
Sat., July 30, 11am-4pm.
2200 S. Lamar.
Tuesday 2
SUERTE X TATSU-YA: TAQUERO TAKEOVER You know how, once a month, that much-lauded chef Fermín Núñez invites some other culinary badass into his kitchen at Suerte to create a unique taco that’s available for one night and dine-in only? Well, here’s August, comin’ at ya with guest chef Dylan Salisbury of Tatsu-Ya serving up serving a Smoked Kalua Pork Taco with Tiki XO sauce and avocado salsa. Bonus: Proceeds go to Austin Pets Alive!
Tue., Aug. 2,
Suerte,
1800 E. Sixth, 512/953-0092.
Ongoing
BARTON CREEK FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays, 9am-1pm.
Barton Creek Square,
2901 Capital of TX Hwy. S., 512/327-7040.
HOPE FARMERS MARKET
Sundays, 11am-3pm.
Plaza Saltillo,
412 Comal, 512/727-8363.
LONE STAR FARMERS’ MARKET
Sundays, 10am-2pm.
12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave.
SFC SUNSET VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays, 9am-1pm.
Toney Burger Activity Center,
3200 Jones, 512/414-2096.
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT LAKELINE
Saturdays, 9am-1pm.
Lakeline Mall,
11200 Lakeline Mall Dr., Cedar Park, 512/363-5700.
texasfarmersmarket.org/lakeline
TEXAS FARMERS’ MARKET AT MUELLER
Sundays, 10am-2pm.
Mueller Lake Park & Browning Hangar, 4209 Airport.
texasfarmersmarket.org/mueller
BOGGY CREEK FARM STAND
Wed.-Sat., 8am-1pm.
Boggy Creek Farm,
3414 Lyons, 512/926-4650.
Events and Happenings in Lansing This Week: July 27
Wednesday, July 27
25th Annual Muelder Summer Carillon Concert Series – 6 p.m. Beaumont Tower, MSU, W. Circle Dr., East Lansing. music.msu.edu.
50 over Fitness – Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group. 9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.
Allen Farmers Market – Corner Shepard/Kalamazoo. 2:30-7 p.m. Allen Market Place, 1611 E Kalamazoo, Lansing.
Concert in the Park – Ryan Dehues. 7-9 p.m. William E. Tennant Performance Shell, St Johns City Park, 801 W Park St. clintoncountyarts.org.
Concerts in the Park – Tijuana Sound with Taylor Taylor opening. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr., Lansing. 7 p.m. lansingmi.gov
It’s My Art Show! – 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Okemos Branch Library, 4321 Okemos Road, Okemos. 517-327-0938. retreadart.com.
Meditation in the Thich Nhat Hanh tradition – All are welcome! 7-9 p.m. Van Hanh Temple, 3015 S. MLK Jr Blvd., Lansing. lamc.info.
Meridian Democrats July Meeting – 6-8 p.m. Henry’s Place, 4926 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-351-8547.
Meridian Farmers’ Market – 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos. 3-7 p.m.
Meridian Township Summer Concert Series – 6-8:30 p.m. Marketplace on the Green, 1995 Central Park Dr., Okemos. meridian.mi.us.
Pagan Community Night – online or in-person. 6-8 p.m. Weavers of the Web, 809 Center St. #7A, Lansing. weaversoftheweb.org.
Read @ Potter Park Zoo – Stop by the Potter Park Zoo to get a FREE book! 3-4 p.m. Potter Park Zoo, 1301 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing. 517-483-4222. eradl.org.
Storybook Stroll – through late August. Read while you stroll! 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org.
Summer Reading Finale – Foam Party & Water Carnival – 6-7:30 p.m. Jaycee Park Pavilion, 525 E. River St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org
Wine Wednesday – Wine & cheese tasting 6 p.m., wine & chocolate 8:30pm. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-721-1330.
Thursday, July 28
ArtPath Artist Talk with Joan Bambery – 6 p.m. Rotary Park, 325 Riverfront Dr., Lansing.
Bath Farmers Market – 3-6:30 p.m. James Couzens Memorial Park, 13753 Main St, Bath. shopbfm.org.
Computer Help – get your computer looked at for free. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Eaton Rapids Area District Library, 220 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids.
Dimondale Farmers’ Market – 3-7 p.m., 136 N Bridge St, Dimondale. 517-230-0520.
Family Pops Concert – by the East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band. 7-8 p.m. Hawk Nest Park, 526 Buteo Dr., East Lansing. 517-332-5662.
Fowlerville Family Fair – 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds, 8800 Grand River Ave., Fowlerville.
Goldfish Taste Testing – What goldfish flavor is best? 10:30-11:30 a.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.
It’s a Thursday Thing – In downtown St Johns musicians will be performing on the corner. 5-7 p.m. downtownstjohnsmi.com.
Music in the Garden – Be Kind Rewind – 7-8 p.m. Veterans Memorial Gardens, 2074 N Aurelius Road, Holt. delhitownship.com.
Music in the Park – Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food concessions. 7-9 p.m. Jaycee Park, 525 E. River St, Grand Ledge. grandledgechamber.com.
Sand & Shell Canvas Art – Create a masterpiece! All supplies provided. 5-6:30 p.m. Playground of Dreams, 220 S. Main, Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.
Sounds of Summer – Enjoy a variety of musical entertainment. 6:30-8 p.m. Two Rivers Bandshell, Dixie Highway, Portland. ectownusa.net.
Stitch ‘n Bitch – Come hang out with some fellow stitching witches! 5-8 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7, Lansing. manifestlansing.com.
Summer Concert Series – 7-9 p.m. American Legion Bandshell, McCormick Park, 300 N. Putnam St., Williamston.
Summer Concert Series – 6:30 p.m. The Courthouse Lawn, 100 W Lawrence Ave, Charlotte.
Switch Gaming! – Grab your Nintendo Switch or ours. 6-8 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge.
Wacousta Picnic Playdate Family Storytime – 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Wacousta UMC, 9180 Herbison Rd., Eagle. 517-627-7014.
Friday, July 29
50 over Fitness – The Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group. 9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Rd., Okemos. 517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.
Charlotte Fire Flow Jam Series 2022 – 9 p.m. Old Courthouse Museum, 100 W Lawrence Avenue, Charlotte.
Cruise In – 5-8 p.m. Holt Farmers’ Market, 2150 Cedar St, Holt. delhitownship.com.
DANCE Lansing – The annual dance concert, co-sponsored by Happen Dance and LCC Performing Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. Lansing Community College, 419 N Capitol Ave., Lansing. 517-483-1122. lcc.edu.
Fight Night – Enjoy an evening of boxing featuring Lansing area boxers ages 8-35. 6-11 p.m. Prudden Street Gym, 727 Prudden St, Lansing.
Fostering Fun Squirt Gun 5K Run – 7-9 p.m. St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt. runsignup.com.
Fowlerville Family Fair – 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fowlerville Family Fairgrounds, 8800 Grand River Ave., Fowlerville.
Friday Night Concert Series – 7 p.m. Lake Lansing Park South Band Shell, 1621 Pike St, Haslett. pk.ingham.org.
Jr. Spy – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Natural Wonders – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Science of Art – Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
TGIF Dinner & Dance – doors open at 7 p.m. Hawk Hollow, 15101 Chandler Rd. Bath. 734-604-5095. tgifdance.com.
Saturday, July 30
2022 Capitol Trophy Tournament – hosted by Lansing Capitals Vintage Base Ball Club. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing.
29th Annual Car Capital Auto Show – R.E. Olds Transportation Museum. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 240 Museum Dr., Lansing. reoldsmuseum.org.
DANCE Lansing – annual dance concert, co-sponsored by Happen Dance and LCC Performing Arts. 7-8:30 p.m. Lansing Community College, 419 N Capitol Ave, Lansing. 517-483-1122. lcc.edu.
Michigan’s Bacon Festival 2022 – Hey Lanstronauts! 3 p.m. Jackson Field, 505 East Michigan Ave, Lansing.
Public Making Hours – Feeling crafty? Join us in the education wing. 1-4 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing. 517-884-4800.
Sunday, July 31
2022 Capitol Trophy Tournament – hosted by Lansing Capitals Vintage Base Ball Club. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Frances Park, 2701 Moores River Dr, Lansing.
East Lansing Farmers Market – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Court Park, 280 Valley Court, East Lansing. cityofeastlansing.com.
Find the Mason Bulldog 2022 – Where’s the Mason Bulldog? In Mason, MI of course! business.masonchamber.org.
Free Outdoor Concert: Roaring Twenties Party Band – 6 p.m. University Lutheran Church, 1020 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing.
Introduction to Unity’s 5 Basic Principles – 9:30-10:15 a.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Lansing, 2395 S. Washington, Lansing. unitylansing.org.
Kids Day – 1-4 p.m. Absolute Gallery, 307 E Grand River Ave, Lansing. 517-482-8845. absolutegallery.net.
Lansing for Cesar E. Chavez Golf Outing 2022 – $80/player. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Centennial Acres Golf Course, 12485 Dow Rd, Sunfield. lfccgolfouting.com.
Lansing Roller Derby Boot Camp | Summer 2022 – Basic Skills. 6-8 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing.
Sunday School for Witches – workshop series. 3-4:30 p.m. Keys To Manifestation, 809 Center St. #7A, Lansing. 517-974-5540. manifestlansing.com.
Monday, August 1
50 over Fitness – Meridian 50 Plus Stretch and Flex Exercise group. 9-10 a.m. Central Park Pavilion, 5151 Marsh Road, Okemos. 517-853-4600. meridian50plus.com.
Alluring Nature 2022 Art Show: En Plein Air Exhibition – through August. 12-5:30 p.m. Framer’s Edge, 1856 W. Grand River Ave., Okemos. framersedge.net.
Brown Bag Books – August 1-31. Win prizes! 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St., Grand Ledge. gladl.org
Dinomania – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Ingenious Engineers – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Pinball Arcade – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Scrabble Hour – Recreational Scrabble 6-8 p.m. East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Rd., East Lansing. 517-351-2420. elpl.bibliocommons.com.
Video Game Designer – 8 a.m. Impression 5 Science Center, 200 Museum Dr, Lansing. 517-485-8116. impression5.org.
Tuesday, August 2
Board Game Meet Up – ages 18 & up. 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Spare Time Bowling Alley, 3101 E Grand River, Lansing.
DIY Soap – Make soap with us – all supplies provided. 2-3 p.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.
Family Pops Concert – Free family concert by the East Lansing Kiwanis Community Band. Outdoors. 7-8 p.m. Edgewood Village Park, 6213 Towar Garden Circle, East Lansing.
Lansing Roller Derby Boot Camp | Summer 2022 – Basic Skills. -8 p.m. Court One Training Center, 7868 Old M-78, East Lansing.
National Night Out – 5:30-7:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Gardens, 2074 N Aurelius Road, Holt. delhitownship.com.
Parent Happy Hour – Storytime for kids and wine flight specials for parents. 5-7 p.m. Hooked, 3142 E. Michigan Ave., Lansing. 517-721-1330.
Picnic Playdate Family Storytime – Meet at GLADL.! 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Grand Ledge Area District Library, 131 E. Jefferson St. gladl.org
Spanish Storytime – at the Playground of Dreams (Pavilion 2). 10:30-11 a.m. Playground of Dreams, 100 Howe Dr., Eaton Rapids. eradl.org.
Sporcle Live! Trivia – Are you a trivia buff? Two games 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Crunchy’s, 254 W Grand River Ave, East Lansing. crunchyseastlansing.com.
Celebrate Pride Week at events across the North Shore
North Shore Pride Alliance is hosting Pride-positive book readings and drag duels
Folks of all stripes are being welcomed to come together in celebration of Pride Week across the North Shore.
This week is filled with events that celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and remind the general public of ongoing inequities facing queer individuals.
Celebrations include flag raisings, drag duels and the annual Pride at the Pier bash.
On Monday, District of West Vancouver held a Pride Flag-raising ceremony at its Municipal Hall. The City of North Vancouver hosted its own ceremony, which included raising the Pride Flag, Transgender Flag and Bisexual Flag in Civic Plaza as well as lighting up City Hall in Pride colours.
Over the past year, we’ve seen the rights of LGBTQAI2S+ people attacked, questioned and clawed back, North Van city Mayor Linda Buchanan said in a statement.
“That’s why the city is proud to support Pride Week,” she said. “Pride is a celebration and protest. We are animating public spaces and supporting events across the community because we are a city for all people.”
On Wednesday at noon, drag story time and crafts can be viewed on the North Shore Pride Alliance’s YouTube channel.
Wildeye Brewery in North Van will host Duelling Pianos and Duelling Drag Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The alliance is also hosting Thursday evening’s screening of Hairspray at The Polygon Gallery at 7 p.m.
On Friday, there’ll be pride-themed story time via North Vancouver City Library’s YouTube channel with readings and crafts from local drag legend Conni Smudge (Chris Bolton). Smudge will also be at the library on Saturday to read pride-positive stories.
Head to The Shipyards near Lonsdale Quay after 5 p.m. Friday for Pride at the Pier, featuring DJ music, drag performances and an eight-foot-tall Pride-inspired sand sculpture created by artist Craig Mutch.
Pride Week wraps up a success in the Battlefords
The greenspace also offered a spray park for people to cool off in the afternoon.
In the evening, visitors relaxed, taking in some entertainment from local musicians.
“There were people sitting under the trees listening, and some people in the tent,” Thompson said. “It was a fairly good turnout. It was definitely the best turnout we’ve had so far.”
The actual Pride parade was a little smaller this year with only a handful of vehicles taking part. Participants decided to decorate their cars and trucks and drive through the downtown area of North Battleford this year, instead of walking for a change.
Thompson thanked a representative from the North Battleford Fire Department for providing a parade escort for safety. She noted a couple of passersby caused a potentially unsafe situation by trying to drive past the parade motorcade while it was moving.
“He [the escort] explained to them in no uncertain terms you can’t pass a parade,” Thompson said. “Anytime there are emergency vehicles with flashing lights you can’t be passing. He was a little upset with these people. They were zipping right around, barely missing us. One was looking at their cellphone as they were passing us…It’s a good thing there weren’t any walkers or someone could have been hit.”
Overall, all of the Pride Week events ran smoothly, and saw a positive response from those attending.
Thompson said the Pride committee plans to continue with another circus day at the park next year since it was such a success this time.
“We’re brainstorming to see what we can arrange for next year, something new and exciting to go with it, try to make it bigger and better every year. Of course our emphasis is family-friendly fun. It’s for people to come out and get to know us; that’s our aim.”
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Angela.Brown@pattisonmedia.com
On Twitter: @battlefordsNOW
