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CURLING

🥌❄️ Curling Season Is Calling: Join the Simcoe Curling Club!

If you’ve ever wanted a sport that’s social 🤝, strategic 🧠, and seriously addictive 😍—this is your sign. The Simcoe Curling Club—rooted in Norfolk history since 1873 📜 and going strong in its modern home since 1955—has another big season ahead, and they want you on the ice. ⛸️

Why this club? 🤔

• ✨ Community hub: From first-timers to lifers, 300+ members call this place home 🏠. With 4 sheets of ice ❄️, a cozy lounge 🛋️, bar 🍻, and kitchen 🍲, it’s the perfect place to play, cheer, and connect. The season runs October–April.
• 🏆 Proven credentials: They’ve hosted high-calibre events like the Ontario Masters Provincial Championship, showcasing top-tier ice & hospitality right here in Norfolk. 🌟

New? Start here 👶➡️🥌

The club’s Learn to Curl programs are designed for absolute beginners—no gear, no experience, no problem 🙌.

• 👉 Single-day intros & multi-week options.
• 👉 Adult Learn-to-Curl is just $150 and open to the public (no membership needed!). 💵

Something for every age (and every vibe) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

• 👧 Little Rockers & Youth Curling: Safe, fun, skills-first programs.
• 👩‍🦰👨‍🦱 Social & Competitive Leagues: Ladies, Men’s, Mixed, Open, Seniors—pick your pace & your people.
• 🎉 Bonspiels & Events: From local fun to cash spiels (hello, Golden Gardens 🥇).

Quick facts you’ll love 📌

• 📍 Where: 172 South Dr, Simcoe (easy parking 🚗, easy access).
• 🗓️ When: Prime curling months October–April.
• 🏟️ Facilities: 4 sheets + lounge + bar + kitchen = perfect winter nights 🌙.

How to jump in (today) 🚀

• ✅ Try a Learn to Curl session.
• ✅ Pick a league that matches your schedule & skill level.
• ✅ Bring the family—programs from youth to seniors.

Bottom line 💡: Curling is part chess ♟️, part shuffleboard 🎯, and part belly-laugh with friends 😂. Whether you’re aiming for a provincial run 🏆 or a Friday-night social 🍻, the Simcoe Curling Club makes winter in Norfolk unforgettable. 🌨️

👉 Get on the ice, meet great people, and join a Norfolk tradition that’s been rolling for 150+ years.

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BAYFEST

Bayfest 2025: A Long Weekend of Family Fun by the Bay

As summer wraps up, Port Rowan comes alive during Long Point Country Bayfest, a cherished holiday weekend festival brimming with family fun, friendly contests, and small-town charm. This beloved event is back for Labour Day Weekend—Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, 2025—offering three full days of activities and community spirit in downtown Port Rowan.

Throughout the weekend… SPOT THE HERON! Ages 5–12. Pick up your instructions at the Information Booth on Bay Street.

Friday, August 29: Kickstarting the Fun

• 3 pm – 5 pm: Washer Toss Tournament at Port Rowan Community Church (1030 Bay Street). Sponsored by the Church.
• 8 pm onwards: Family Movie Night on Bay Street/Port Rowan Park — bring lawn chairs. Andy the Balloon Guy on site. Sponsored by LMP Mini Excavation & Landscaping & Wolven St. Productions.

Saturday, August 30: A Day Packed with Play

A full day of contests and activities for all ages—many require pre-registration ~30 minutes before the event:

• 10am – 4pm Inflatables — Bay Downtown. Proceeds to Port Rowan Public School.
• Street Chalking — ALL DAY, Bay Street & Bay Hill Area.
• 9am Dog Show — Bay Street. Sponsored by Pets Global Inc. & Doerksen Country Store. Categories: Best Costume, Best Musical Sit, Best Treat Catcher, Best Paw Shaker, Surprise Category: Best in Show!
• 9am – 12pm Try Pickleball — Port Rowan Community Centre Courts. Gear provided; athletic footwear required. Info: 519-842-3200 ext 209. Sponsored by Stonebridge Community Centre.
• 9:30am Baby Contest — 1049 Bay Street. Sponsored by Y Knot Shop.
• 9:30am Build-A-Boat By The Bay — Harbour/Dock Area. Forms at Port Rowan Home Bldg. Centre. Register in advance.
• 10am Frog Toss — Bay Street. Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion Br. #379.
• 10am Canadian Long Drive Championship — Stark’s Golf Course, Port Rowan.
• 10:30am Wacky Hair Contest — 1010 Bay Street. Ages 5–13. Sponsored by The Cutting Wave.
• 11am Hula Hoop Contest — Downtown on Bay Street. Ages 4–16. Bring your own hoop. Sponsored by Cheshire’s on Bay.
• 12 noon Kids Casting Contest — Community Centre Park. Ages 4–12 & 8–12. Bring your own pole. Sponsored by The Thrift Shoppe.
• 12:30pm Build-A-Boat By The Bay Race — Harbour/Dock Area. Sponsored by Port Rowan Home Bldg. Centre, Ducks Landing, Inner Bay Boatworks.
• 1pm – 3pm Sandcastle Contest — Long Point Beach by Stubbs. Sponsored by Mouse Poop Rodent Control.
• 1pm – 5pm “The 50’s Café” — 1023 Bay Street. Sponsored by Olde Tyme Deli & Eatery.
• 1pm Soap Box Derby — Bay Hill. One rider per car. Sponsors: B&Z Trucking, Heidi Wilson – Realtor, Peak Peninsula, Automotion Towing.
• 1pm – 1:30pm Boot Camp — Docks Pavilion Area. Sponsored by At My Playground.
• 2pm Ice Cream Eating Contest — Twins Ice Cream Parlour, 1028 Bay Street. Ages 5–7, 8–10, 11–13, 50 & Over. First 20 per group. Pre-register at Twins one week before Bayfest.
• 3pm – 3:30pm Live Music by Eric Harris — Harbourview Park.
• 3pm Selfie Scavenger Hunt — Pre-reg 2:30pm, Bay Street. Teams 2–4. Phone/camera required. Sponsored by Shear Creations.
• 3pm – 6pm Atkinson Brothers — Live music on the patio, Port Rowan Legion Br. #379, 12 Centre Street.
• 3:30pm – 4:45pm Bay Buoys — Live music, Harbourview Park.
• 6pm – ? Street Dance — Bay Street. Ken Lightheart & North Shore Ramblers.
• 7pm Campfire Concert Series — Harbour/Area. Featuring Trooper. Tickets: sandpines.ca (Amplify Norfolk).

Sunday, August 31: Parade and Family Bliss

• 7am – 1pm Kids Fishing Derby — Port Rowan Harbour. Ages 0–6; 7–12; 13–18. Sponsor: Averie Rose Bonin.
• 8:30am – 12noon Legion Brunch — Royal Canadian Legion Br. #379.
• 9am – 1:30pm Big Boy Toy Show — Downtown. Classic pre-1980 cars, rat rods, tractors. Dress in era; ride in 2pm parade.
• 10am Adult Casting Competition — Bay & Wolven. Overhand casting. Cash prizes. Youth 13–17 & Adult 18+. Sponsors listed in program.
• 10am Christian Worship Service — Community Church side lawn. Bring a chair.
• 10am Canadian Long Drive Championship — Stark’s Golf Course.
• 10am Barricades at Bay & Chestnut and Bay & Price.
• 11:30am Fire Guy — Harbourview Park. Sponsored by Port Rowan Pharmasave.
• 12 noon Kids Costume Contest — 1049 Bay Street. Theme: A Day on the Bay. Sponsor: Y Knot Shop.
• 1:30pm Decorated Bike Contest — Ages 4–12. Free Methodist Church lot. Sponsor: Godfather’s Pizza. Bring helmet; ride in parade!
• 2pm Bayfest Parade — Bring lawn chairs. Donations for fireworks.

• 3:30pm Fire Guy — Harbourview Park.
• 3pm – 7pm Inflatables — Port Rowan Community Church. Proceeds to Langton Little Peoples Daycare.
• 4pm – ? Long Pt. Lion & Lioness Chicken BBQ & Pie Sale — Port Rowan Community Centre. Eat-in or take-out. Bring cash.
• 4pm – 7pm Norfolk Fire Stn. #9 Pork BBQ — Port Rowan Fire Hall. Bring cash.
• 7pm – 9pm Felicia McMinn — Thanks to Stobbe’s Tree Service, Port Rowan Thrift Shoppe, Norfolk Packers. Onsite: Andy the Balloon Guy.
• ~9pm FIREWORKS!!! — Thanks to Port Rowan Fire-Fighters & sponsors.

Note: Events, times, locations subject to change. Updates on Facebook.

Why Bayfest Matters

After more than 30 years (originally “Tomato Fest,” then Bayfest in 2001), this festival remains a key fixture in Port Rowan’s calendar, uniting families through creativity, competition, and camaraderie. Bayfest 2025 celebrates the spirit of community by the bay—from kids’ contests to music under the stars.

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FUNDRAISE

💜 Kolouring for a Kure 🎨🖍️

Kathryn Stewart fought neuroblastoma, an aggressive childhood cancer, from age 5 until 19. In her memory, her aunt Karen Stewart has created a special colouring book fundraiser to support cancer research at SickKids.

• 📘 24 original colouring pages
• 💲 $10 per book
• 📍 Capitol Arts Market, 13 Norfolk St S, Simcoe

👉 Proceeds go to Kathryn’s Krop 4 a Kure, a registered charity funding childhood cancer research.

By picking up a copy, you’re honouring Kathryn’s legacy and helping move us closer to a cure. 💜

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HAPPENINGS

Thursday August 28th

• 🎲 Board Game Nite | Simcoe Library | 6pm – 9pm | Drop in and play!
• 🍟 1st Anniversary Celebration | 76 Main St Courtland | 11am – 7pm | Kay & Annie’s Roadside Eatery Food Truck | Celebrate with cake | More
• 🎣 Bass Tournament | Collins Harbour Marina | 5pm – 9pm | Fish and win prizes | More
• 👩 1-Year Anniversary Open House | Mandelic Medical Aesthetics | 6pm – 9pm | Games, prizes, coupons, demos | More
• 🍗 Wing Night | Delhi German Home | $1/wing with beverage | Dine-in only | More

Friday August 29th

• ♠️ Catch the Ace | Simcoe Legion | 4:30pm – 7:30pm | Last week’s Ace $5,695.50 | Proceeds to Hospice & Scholarships | More
• 🎤 Karaoke | Waterford Legion | 7pm | More
• ⛲️ Festival Of Fountains Show | Whistling Gardens | 6pm – 8pm | More
• ⚾️ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Jersey Giveaway Night | Boston Pizza | 7pm – 10pm | More
• 🔬 Free Kids Summer Camp | Simcoe Town Centre Mall | 1pm or 2pm slots | Wacky science | First-come-first-served | More

Saturday August 30th

• 🥁 Free Open Jam | Teeterville Legion | 1pm – 10pm | Bring an instrument or just listen | Hot dogs for purchase
• 🎸 Otterfest 2025 | The Phat Otter Recording and Rehearsal | 2pm | More
• ⛲️ Festival Of Fountains Show | Whistling Gardens | 6pm – 8pm | More
• 🚗 Classics and Hops Fundraiser Car Show | Ramblin’ Road Brewery | 9am – 3pm | Cars, music, silent auction, 50/50, food & drink | More
• 🪩 Goodbye Summer ~ Last Club Night | Turkey Point Hotel | Doors 10pm | More
• 🎸 Parabolus – Tribute to Tool | Capitol 33 | 8pm | Tickets

Sunday August 31st

• 🛶 Sunday Safari Paddles | Newfie Nautical Tours | 9:30am | Register

Monday September 1st

• 🚗 Show and Shine | Silver Lake Park | 4pm – Dusk | Music, classic cars, bikes | More
• 🛶 Free Summer Social Paddles | Newfie Nautical Tours | 6pm | Register

Tuesday September 2nd

• 💐 Flower and Vegetable Show | Waterford United Church | 7pm | Hosted by Waterford & District Horticultural Society | More

Wednesday September 3rd

• 🍖 Roast Beef Supper | Waterford Legion | Tickets 5pm; serving 5:30pm | $14 | Dessert included | Eat-in or take-out
• 🪕 Crooked Stovepipe Folk Orchestra | Port Dover Harbour Museum | 7pm | Admission by donation | Bring a chair | More

UPCOMING

• 🍅 Tomato Taste Trial Night | Meadow Lynn Market Garden | Thu Sept 4 | 6:30pm | Taste 15+ varieties | Register
• 🏈 NFL Kickoff Party: Cowboys vs Eagles | Boston Pizza | Thu Sept 4 | 9pm | More
• 👯 Zumbathon for Hope | Final Touch Fitness | Sun Sept 7 | 1pm – 3:30pm | Support Tumaini Children’s Foundation | More
• ⛸️ Canskate: Learn to Skate | Simcoe & Waterford Arenas | Starts Sept 8, 2025 | Register

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LIVE MUSIC

Thursday August 28th

• 🎶 Boston Pizza | Jay Davis | 7:30pm

Friday August 29th

• 🎶 Sandbar on the Beach | Eric Mills | 6pm
• 🎶 Schofield’s | Hannah Dolson | 5pm
• 🎶 Dover Links | Felicia McMinn | 4pm
• 🎶 211 Main | Sarah Church | 7:30pm

Saturday August 30th

• 🎶 Port Rowan Lion’s Park | Trooper | 6pm | Tickets
• 🎶 211 Main | Mary Simon | 7:30pm
• 🎶 Harbour View Park Port Rowan | Eric Harris | 3pm
• 🎶 Port Rowan Legion | Atkinson Brothers | 3pm
• 🎶 Harbour View Park Port Rowan | Bay Buoys | 3:30pm

Sunday August 31st

• 🎶 Waterford Legion | The Thompsons | 3pm
• 🎶 Powell Park | JD Semple and the West ¼ Line | 6:30pm
• 🎶 Frisky Beaver | Jeff Dawty | 6pm
• 🎶 Inasphere | Ron Robertson | 2pm
• 🎶 Dover Legion | Shoeshine Boys | 2pm
• 🎶 Nonnie’s | Jamie & Jon | 2pm
• 🎶 Bayfest | Felicia McMinn | 7pm

Monday September 1st

• 🎶 Dover Legion | Jesse Murphy | 2pm

Tuesday September 2nd

• 🎶 Lounge 33 | Felicia McMinn | 7pm

Wednesday September 3rd

• 🎶 211 Main | Felicia McMinn | 8pm

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WEATHER

Thursday High 22°C 🌡️ Low 11°C 🌧️

Friday High 19°C 🌡️ Low 9°C 🌤️

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