GreenFolk presents JAMES GORDON & FRIENDS
July 14, 2010
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Dr. Milne Conservation Park
Street: 61 George Street
City/Town: Paisley, ON
Schedule of Events
4:00 pm – 5:30 Songwriters Workshop with James Gordon
5:30 pm – 7:00 Barbecue
7:00 pm – Live performances begin featuring James Gordon and including a variety of local artists (Beggar’s Road and others to be announced).
Songs interspersed with Green Voices briefly talking about ‘What it means to be Green’
Cost: Donations at the gate – to Bruce Grey Owen Sound Greens – receipts available.
Plan to be there, and share this with your friends. Everyone is invited! Bring a lawn chair or blanket, and come early with an instrument if you want to join in the songwriters workshop. This is a Rain or Shine event.
Directions
Dr Milne Park is located at 61 George St at the south end of Paisley. Turn east off County rd 3 at the south end of Paisley on Arnaud St. The park is located at the end of the street at the junction with George St adjacent to the river.
Facebook RSVP
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132178733486011
It’s Doors Open Season!
July 14, 2010
Established in 1967, the Ontario Heritage Trust is the province’s lead heritage agency, responsible for identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting built, cultural and natural heritage across the province.
Doors Open Ontario was established in 2002 and has attracted over three million visits to participating heritage sites in every corner of the province. This year the program will showcase 55 community events two of which are only kilometers from the Paisley area.
Kincardine will host its Doors Open event on October 16 to 17 th, 2010 from 10 am to 4 pm while Walkerton and District hosts their event September 25th, 2010 also 10 am to 4 pm.
This is a fun, free and informative event that allows access to some of Ontario’s finest architectural treasures. Come visit Paisley’s own Nature’s Millworks housed in the old Valentine-Stark Mill built in 1885 and Mann Made Studios housed in a yellow brick schoolhouse built in 1896 where reknown Canadian painter, David B. Milne taught from 1900 to 1903.
Traditional Rug Hooking: Full or Half Day Workshop
June 26, 2010
Gather your friends, your sister and your mom for a social and educational day of easy-going fun with textile artist, Micheline Mann www.mannmadestudios.com Spend a fun-filled day in a sun-bathed, one-room, schoolhouse in Paisley, Ontario learning to hook rugs.
The workshop begins at 9:30 am with fresh ground coffee, herbal teas and some bakery-fresh offerings. Among the many topics covered will be:
- Basic method of traditional rug hooking
- Tools
- Wool yardage, strips and backings
- Patterns
- Resources
Enjoy a glass of wine with the delectable luncheon served midday (included in the full day workshop. $130.00 per person)We’ll finish off the day around 4 pm.
*The half day workshop begins at 1 pm and does not include food ($60.00 per person)
This workshop can accommodate eight people in total, men and women 16 years and older and can be booked weekdays as well as weekends.
Your reservation is held upon payment received in full. Call 519 353 7470 or email: micheline@mannmadestudios.com to register.
Rug Hooking and Weaving Exhibit: June 26 – July 11
June 26, 2010
Hosted by Nature’s Millworks in the historic Paisley City Mills,
4575 Bruce Rd. # 1, R.R. # 2,
Paisley, Ontario
(600 m west of Bruce Rd. # 3 on Bruce Rd. # 1)
(519)-353-4017)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free Admission
Presented by local rug hookers and the Pottawatomi Spinners and Weavers.
Susan Seitz Studio Art Show & Sale
June 15, 2010
Event: Susan Seitz Studio Art Show & Sale
Start Time: Saturday, June 19 at 10:00am
End Time: Saturday, June 26 at 6:00pm
Where: 964 Bruce Rd 15 – corner of Bruce Rd 15 & Bruce Rd 20 – east of Glammis
Marty’s Bar and Grill now open til midnight!
June 3, 2010
Paisley now has a a reason to stay in town for their evening fun!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, Paisley’s favourite dining spot is slated to be our favourite evening spot too. Marty and Helen invite you to enjoy great drink and food specials every weekend starting at 9:00 pm.
Thursdays – Wings and Pitcher Combos!
Fridays – Cheap Mixed Drinks!
Saturdays – Cheap Domestic Bottles!
Join Marty’s facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=131910346819132&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=131910346819132&v=info
Comfortable and Affordable Accommodation in the Heritage Village of Paisley
June 3, 2010
Planning a visit to our lovely corner of Bruce County? Try Gar-Ham Hall located steps from the unique shops of Queen Street. Situated in a spectacularly appointed Victorian “lady”, visitors have 4 generous-sized rooms from which to choose – two of which boast private baths. Marvel at John and Muriel’s attention to decorative detail, their wide and varied collections of glass, ceramics and Victorian-era furnishings. Enjoy a coffee or refreshing beverage in their lush gardens and unwind the Paisley way.
Room rates from $80.00 per night. Call 1 519 353 7243
For the traveler who may be traversing the rivers by kayak, our roadways by bicycle or our trails on foot, you and your group may enjoy a stay at the historic Mann Made Studios renovated, one-room, schoolhouse located in the heart of fertile farmland. Three twin beds (or a king and a twin) in a private sleeping loft with private bath and steam room for those weary muscles is available. Light breakfasts of seasonal fruit, yogurt, fresh baked muffins and cinnamon biscuits, fresh ground coffee and tea start your day. 4 o’clock arrival – 11 am departure daily. From $55.00 per person or $65.00 per couple. Email micheline@mannmadestudios.com or call 1 519 353 7470.
Ask about traditional rug hooking workshops or cookie decorating parties: http://www.mannmadestudios.com/events/index.html
For the camper who prefers NOT to raise their tent, Mann Made Studios offers a camping cabin with a queen-sized sleeping loft. Out door hot and cold running shower. Breakfast included at $50.00 per night.
Paddle the beautiful Saugeen River
May 29, 2010
Paisley is wonderfully situated at the confluence of two rivers; the Saugeen and Teeswater offering endless opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. Rent a kayak or canoe in town at Cowan Canoe and spend the day traversing our waterways.
Shuttle service available:(519) 353-5535
Pick up a lunch-to-go from the magnificent Big Dipper Bakery (truly a world class bakery), the eclectic Back Eddies, the reliable Marty’s or the convenient Foodland deli and make a day of birding, paddling, fishing, unwinding and “noodling” on the water.
Paisley welcomes you!
Paisley Concert Choir presents: A Decade of Song
May 29, 2010
The Paisley Concert Choir is celebrating its tenth year. Come and enjoy the balanced and full choral sound, led by the indefatigable, Linda Finlay, complemented by wonder accompanist, Jane Siegel.
Friday June 04 at Knox United Church, Owen Sound
Saturday June 05 at St. Paul’s United Church, Walkerton
Sunday June 06 at Immanuel Missionary Church, Paisley
Ticket prices are $10 in advance, $12 at the door, and $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased from Holst Office Supplies and Millennia Books in Hanover.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m.
Paisley Motocross Track
May 29, 2010
R.A.T. (aka: Rothmaier Action Team) Motocross Track is open for the season.
The R.A.T. Track is the first road North of Paisley (Conc 8).
519-353-5900
Have Fun!!
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