Heartburn Day 2012

Food, Fundraiser, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 26 2012

25th Annual Orr Insurance Heartburn Day

This event is a fun filled community event in support of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Forty area restaurants and service clubs cook up their best chili recipes which are judged by a panel of local personalities and the public.

There will be silent auction and great entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.  All proceeds raised go directly to lifesaving heart disease and stroke research.

When: Feb. 4

Where: Stratford Rotary Complex, Stratford

Admission/Cost: $2 Donation, Chili portions are $1 each or 8 for $6

Contact: 519-273-5212 or rsmith@hsf.on.ca

Website: www.heartandstroke.ca

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United Way Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Food, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 13 2012

Past Campaign Chairs’ Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
All You Can Eat Buffet!

Eat in or take -out! Includes spaghetti, choice of sauces, Caesar salad, beverage and dessert.

Tickets available at Blowes Stationery, Blowes Hallmark, Libro Financial and United Way Perth-Huron.

All proceeds to support United Way of Perth-Huron. Thank you Black Angus Restaurant Stratford/St. Marys.

Cost: $15/In advance, $20/At the door, Kids 6 and under are free

When: Mon. Jan. 30, 2012

Hours: 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans, Stratford, 151 Lorne Avenue, East, Stratford

Contact: 519-271-7730 or 1-877-818-8867

www.unitedwayperth.on.ca

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Soup’s On 2012

Food, Music, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 11 2012

Soup’s On 2012 Event

As described by The Local-Come-Lately, “Soup’s On! is an amazing soup-making contest that has been taking place for the past 16 years as a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada. Professionals and amateurs alike bring-on their finest soup creations and compete for titles such as Best Hearty Soup, Best Creamy Soup, Best Vegetarian Soup, and the coveted People’s Choice.”

This popular event will feature more than 30 vendors serving up 50+ types of soup.

“Musical entertainment, a silent auction, a kids’ area and “soup-er” raffle” are also part of the event according to the Stratford Beacon Herald.

When: Saturday, January 14, 2012
Where: Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road
Time: 11am – 2pm
Admission: By Donation. Visitors then purchase “Soupons” at the event, which they can then redeem at soup booths and the concession booth.
Phone: 519-271-1910
Website: Alzheimer’s Society of Canada

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A Time To Play

Art, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 10 2012

A Time To Play
Paintings by Nancy Groenestege

Opening Friday, January 13th, 2012

Website: www.straats.ca

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Annie Get Your Gun, Feb. 2012

Music, Stratford, Theatre | Posted by Eric
Jan 05 2012

 

Stratford Community Players present their 2012 production:
Annie Get Your Gun

Annie Get Your Gun is a musical with lyrics & music written by Irving Berlin and a book by Herbert Fields and his sister Dorothy Fields. The story is a fictionalized version of the life of Annie Oakley (1860–1926), who was a sharpshooter from Ohio, and her husband, Frank Butler.

When: February 9-11 & 16-18, 7:30pm
February 11 & 18, 2pm

Where: Stratford City Hall Auditorium, Downie Street, Stratford

Seating: General admission seating only. City Hall is handicapped accessible and seating reservations for handicapped is available upon request.

Cost: $20 ea.

Ticket Outlets and Pricing: Sinclair Pharmacy, Wellington Street in Stratford; cash or cheque only.

Website: stratfordcommunityplayers.com

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The Dominion Tankard, 2012 Ontario Men’s Curling Championship

Music, Sports, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 04 2012

The Dominion Tankard
Ontario Men’s Curling Championship
February 6-12, 2012

The Stratford Country Club, in partnership with the City of Stratford, will be hosting the 2012 The Dominion Tankard Ontario Men’s Championship at the Stratford Rotary Complex (SRC). Well equipped, with an NHL size ice pad and seating for over 1,300, everyone on the SRC staff and 2012 The Dominion Tankard host committee are confident the spectators will be treated to some great curling.

After checking out the curling, come join us in The Bard’s Brew House at the SRC. The Bard’s Brew House will be the hub for the week’s social activities, including food, beverage and entertainment! Plans are already underway to showcase some great local talent from the Stratford Country Club Chef’s culinary offerings to some of our community’s most brilliant musicians and entertainers, we promise to keep you on the edge of your seat from before the first stone is thrown until after the trophy has been presented.

Where: Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road, Stratford, Ontario
Call: 519 271-4212
Online: http://stratfordtankard.ca/

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Stratford Symphony Orchestra presents “All Things Celtic”

Music, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 03 2012

 

Rant Maggie Rant

The Stratford Symphony Orchestra presents:
All Things Celtic

  • Conductor: Nigel Evans
  • Guest Artists: Rant Maggie Rant
  • Stratford Police Pipes & Drums
  • Program to include:
  • 2 sets by guest artists
  • F. Weatherly – O Danny Boy
  • Chris Meyer – Uncle’s Jig / or new work
  • Chris Meyer – Farewell to Ireland (feature Laurel Swinden)
  • J. Foulds – Keltic Suite – Selections
  • Christmas – Celtic Medley (with dancers)
  • J. Horner arr. Chris Meyer – Braveheart End Credits
  • Solo set by Pipe Band w/ Stratford Police Pipes & Drums – Highland Cathedral
  • Auld Lang Syne

 

When: Jan. 21, 2012 at 7:30pm

Where: Knox Presbyterian Church, Stratford

Contact: ticket-e-boo Call Centre: 519-957-2640

Hosted by: Stratford Symphony Orchestra

For further details visit www.stratfordsymphonyorchestra.ca.

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A Grape Night Out

Food, Music, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 03 2012

Stratford Lions Club presents:
Sip, Savour and Sample: A Grape Night Out

An evening of fine food sampling provided by local Stratford restaurants and fine wine, beer and spirits from around Southern Ontario. Some of the vendors who will be at the event include:

  • County Foods
  • Taj Fine Dining
  • Evergreen Terrace
  • Chef Michael
  • Reif Winery
  • Joseph Winery
  • Black Fly ( coolers )
  • Wooden Bear Winery
  • Villa Nova Winery
  • Silver Lake Vodka from Simcoe will be doing a martini bar!

Join in the fun at Factory 163 (163 King Street) for this event.

Live music performed all evening by The Jazzmatics and Con Smythe.

Tickets are $40 and include food and beverage for the entire evening.

Tickets are limited and available at Dundee Wealth on Huron St., Coventry Animal Hospital also on Huron St., or any Lions member.

When: January 28, 2012
Time: 7 – 11PM
Where:  Factory 163 (163 King Street), Stratford

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Stratford Winterfest 2012

Food, Music, Sports, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Jan 02 2012

Stratford Winterfest 2012
January 20 – 22

This year’s theme is “BLAST FROM THE PAST”, which will mark the return of activities and events from the last fourteen years of successful programming. In addition, a single main event is scheduled each year, and this year we will host an Extreme Trampoline show, which is set to include an Olympic- style trampoline, three professional athletes, show music, skis and snowboards.

Some of the events to expect at Winterfest:

  • Extreme Trampoline (Main feature)
  • Apple Land Train Rides
  • Badminton Club Family Night
  • Battle of the Bands
  • Bethel Puppet Tent
  • Big Screen Movie Night
  • Colouring Contest
  • Dog Sled Rides
  • Ice skating
  • Ice slide rides
  • Ice building blocks
  • Mini golf
  • Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
  • Pancake Breakfast & Show
  • Ring toss
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Snowshoeing
  • Tobogganing
  • Winter BBQ
  • Winterfest Teen Dance
  • Yuk Yuk’s Dinner & Show

For more information visit: www.stratfordwinterfest.ca

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Free Holiday Skate in Stratford

Sports, Stratford | Posted by Eric
Dec 26 2011

Dufferin Arena

Free Holiday Skate in Stratford
December 27, 2011 – January 06, 2012

Free Holiday Skate sponsored by Tim Hortons at the following arenas and times:

DUFFERIN ARENA
December 27, 28, 29, 30, 2011
January 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 2012
1:00 – 3:00 PM

ROTARY COMPLEX – JOHN MOLSON ARENA
December 31, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 PM

WILLIAM ALLMAN ARENA
December 31. 2011
6:00 –  8:00 PM

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