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2008 ... an event-filled year, celebrating our history and culture
To mark Southampton's 150th anniversary in 2008, the Anniversary Committee invites everyone to the 150th Anniversary Weekend, Aug. 14-17, featuring a parade, a car show, the 150th Anniversary Dance -- 46 events in all.
Various community groups are planning their own events connected with the 150th anniversary: for example, a school reunion, breakfasts, BBQs, art shows, concerts, dances and cultural events.
Below are some of the planned events, with contacts to call if you need more information.
VENUES
The Flag. Opening ceremony and music on stage for four days. At the Heritage Tent, admission is $5 for a wristband good for four days; includes souvenir 22-oz. mug, "150th Anniversary Celebration". Licensed. Open Thu. 5-10:30 pm; Fri. 11-11; Sat. 12-6; Sun. 12-4.
High St. is closed on Saturday morning for the parade and on Saturday afternoon for the many events on the street such as the antique car show, penny carnival, display booths and eight parade floats ... not to mention music on the street from: Michael Hyland, Ralph Shular and friends, Mike Monaghan, and Ray and Libby Thaw
Town Hall. Artisans' Village. Penny Carnival out front. Bingo. Dances on Fri. and Sat. night.
Arena. 150th Anniversary Dance on Sat. night.
Arena annex. Registration Thu.-Sat. Auction and BBQ on Saturday.
Curling Club Lounge. G.C. Huston school reunion on Saturday.
Fairy Lake. Concerts Sat.-Sun. Closing ceremony on Sunday.
EVENTS
150th Anniversary Weekend, Aug. 14-17, 2008
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Thur. Aug. 14
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150th Registration. Arena Annex, 9-5 pm. Registration - $10, includes goodie bag (value $20). Contact: Arlene Letheren, 797-2495
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Opening ceremony, Heritage Tent, the Flag, 5 pm. M.C. Art Eby. Piper, Michael Smith. Town Crier Neil Menage. First Nations Drummers and Dancers; blessing, Vernon Roote. Former mayors. Speakers: Paul Steckle, Carol Mitchell, Milt McIvor, Mike Smith. |
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Music at the Flag, Heritage Tent, the Flag, 6-11 pm. Royal LePage DC Johnston Realty Stage. Celtic/folk/roots: Turner Bridge, Waterside, Steve Wilson
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Cruisers Night, the Flag, 6 pm. Classic and antique car show. Contact: Gary Brown
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Optimists Bingo, Town Hall, 7 pm. Contact: Optimists
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Fri. Aug. 15
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150th Registration. Arena Annex, 9-5 pm. Registration - $10, includes goodie bag (value $20). Contact: Arlene Letheren, 797-2495
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Decorated Bicycle Contest and Bike Rodeo.
(bike safety obstacle course). Behind Art School, 1-2 pm. Bring your bike decorated in red, white and blue. Judging from 1 to 2 pm; wear a helmet; join the parade Sat. morning (accompanied by adult).
Contact: Luanne McIntosh, 797-3046
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Music on High. 1-5 pm. The Flag, Royal LePage DC Johnston Realty Stage. Rock: Sapsuckers, Mindset
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20th Anniversary Open House. Hampton Court Retirement Lodge, 2-4 pm. Contact: Stephanie Hartwick, 797-2000
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Fish Dinner. 5-7 pm. Seating at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30. $13 adults, $8 under 12. 797-2984
Contact: St. Paul's Anglican Church
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Martin's Kite Nite, Beach, near the Flag, 6-7 pm. 15 large kites to fly. Contest for the highest kite, the longest flight. Contact: Joe Sholtes, Community Action Network, 797-1954
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Music by the Flag, 7-12 pm. Heritage Tent, Royal LePage DC Johnston Realty Stage. Rock: Flashback, Bearcats
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Southampton 150th Party for Youth. Town Hall, 7-12 pm. $7. Teen Dance. Unlicensed.
First Rate People, Tuesday Social, Ossified, Touchplant, DJ Sets.
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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Piper. The Flag at sunset (8:20 pm) - Michael Smith.
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Sat. Aug. 16
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Chantry Centre Breakfast. Chantry Centre, 35 Grey St. S., 8 am-9:45 am. $7. Contact: Lorne Shantz, Chantry Centre
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150th Anniversary Parade. 10:30-11:30 am. Parade route: from Grenville and High, west on High to Grosvenor, south to Palmerston, and east to Jubilee Park. Contact: Bob Cartwright, 797-5510
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150th Birthday Cake Cutting. After the parade, High and Albert streets. First come, first served! Contact: Dunc McCallum, 797-2043
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Rotary Perch Sandwich Lunch, outside Chantry Breezes B&B, 10:30 am-2 pm. $10. Lake Huron perch; hot dogs. Contact: Andrea La Blance,
Rotary, 797-3822
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Artisans' Village. Town Hall, 11 am-4 pm. Demonstration of skills of yesteryear: weaving, rug hooking, wood turning, pottery making, clockmaking, rock chiselling and more. Contact: Shirley Irwin, 797-5610
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Optimists' Beach Volleyball Tournament, near Gerry's Fries, 12-3 pm. Contact: Ross Reid, 797-3114
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150th Registration. Arena Annex, 12-4 pm. Registration - $10, includes goodie bag (value $20). Contact: Arlene Letheren, 797-2495
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Martin's Motocross, BMX dirt bike demonstration, behind the Boathouse, 12-4.
Contact: Martin's Bicycle Shop, Brett Martin, 797-3200
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Giant Tiger Penny Carnival. By Town Hall, 12-4 pm. Kiddie Carnival games. Contact: Peggy Call, Saugeen Youth Coalition, 519-832-9514.
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Al McGuire Memorial Auction. Arena Annex, 1 pm. Bill Baux, auctioneer. Cash only.
Contact: Marnie Cammidge, 797-5761
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Music at Fairy Lake,1-3 pm.Kincardine Brass Band.
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Go Fly a Kite! near Gerry's Fries, 1-3 pm. "Royal City Fun Flyers" help you make and fly your own kite. Demonstrations of flying "big" kites.
Contact: Brenda Barringer, 797-2215
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G.C. Huston School Reunion. Curling Club Lounge, 1-3 pm. All former students and teachers are welcome. Contact: Arlene Letheren, 797-2495
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OLG Antique Car Show. The Flag, 1-4 pm. M.C. Gary Brown. From Flag to Grosvenor St. Great cars, trucks, tractors ... and music by Michael Hyland. 50/50 tickets; draw at 4 pm. Contact: Gary Brown
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Historical Churches "Doors Open" Tour. Various churches, 1-4 pm.
Contact: Mary Sylver, 797-2258
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Cookin' Music. By the Bakery. 1-4 pm. Country: Ralph Shular and friends
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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Contemporary Music Mix. Bruce Telecom Stage, by Schendel+Sullivan. 1-5 pm. Mike Monaghan; Ray and Libby Thaw.
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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Jazzy Afternoon. The Flag. Royal LePage DC Johnston Realty Stage. 1-5 pm. Jazz: Noodle Factory, Chantry Centennaires
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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Burke's Beef Bash BBQ dinner, Arena Annex, 5 pm. $15. Music: Southampton Jazz Band. Contact: Burke's Foodland, 797-2552
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Piping the Sun. 7:30 pm start. The Flag. Sunset at 8:20 pm. Fergus Pipe Band pipes the sun down.
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Big Band Dance. Town Hall, 8-11 pm. $15 ticket also good for 150th Anniversary Dance. Licensed. Stardust Big Band.
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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150th Anniversary Dance. Arena, 8:30 pm - 1 am. $15 ticket also good for Big Band Dance. Licensed. Sapsuckers, Greg Deckert Band.
Contact: Donnie Matheson, 797-1171
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Full Moon Ghost Walk. Meet at the Flag. 10:30 pm - 12. $10. The famous ghost walk, under a full moon. Contact: Katherine Leonard, 797-1910 |
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Sun. Aug. 17
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Pancake Breakfast. Southampton Legion, 8-11 am. Contact: Jeff Scott, 797-3416
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Ecumenical Service. Amphitheatre, 9 am. Shuttle bus service from United Church at 8:30 am. Contact: Shirley Irwin, 797-5610 |
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Love the Game. Southampton Tennis Club, Beach courts. 165 Lake St., 797-2445 |
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Country and Bluegrass Music. The Flag, Bruce Telecom Stage, 1-5 pm. Late Nite Radio.
Contact: Steve McMillan, 797-1177
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Canoe and Kayak 150th Regatta, Saugeen River, 1-5 pm.
Contact: Thorncrest Outfitters, 797-1608
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Johnston & Nagle Roller Skating. Old Port Elgin arena, 2-4 pm. Food bank or cash donation. Contact: Doug Johnston, 797-5544
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Closing ceremony, Fairy Lake, 7 pm. Fairy Lake. Raffle draws. Shirley Irwin declares the closing.
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Concert, Fairy Lake. G.C. Huston Community Band. Contact: Kent Boys, 797-5549
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6th Annual Lantern Festival, Fairy Lake. Contact: Southampton Art School, 797-5068
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Aug. 19
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Lecture, Future of the General Hunter, Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 7 pm. Contact: 797-2080
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Oct. 25-26
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Southampton United Church 100th Anniversary, Choir reunion, banquet, worship service. Contact: Chuck Beaton, United Church, 797-5586
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Nov. 8
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Remembrance Day Musical Event, Town Hall.
Contact: Mike Sterling, 519-797-3348
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Event dates and times are subject to change
Ongoing Events and Projects
 Southampton Remembered, a book of memories. Jill Roote, 519-797-1020. The history of Southampton as recalled by its residents. Now on sale at the 150th Store.
Fibre Art Exhibit - Coming Home to the Bruce, May 8-Oct. 6, 2008. Hand-hooked artwork: hooked rugs and heritage mats depicting historic scenes in Bruce County. Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, 519-797-2080, 1-866-318-8889, museum@brucecounty.on.ca
Cottage Life Project. Outdoor historical plaques.
Chantry Island Lighthouse Tours, 519-797-5862, 1-866-797-5862, chantrytourbase@bmts.com. Daily trips to the island; guided tours of the lighthouse, keeper's quarters and gardens.
Links
All news releases are at www.familyhelper.net/150/news.
 Southampton, Then and Now tells all about our souvenir calendar
Top Ten Things You Won't Know About Southampton
... Unless You Get The 150th Anniversary Calendar
Read 16 historical captions from the calendar.
See the summary of important dates in Southampton history (1816 to 1993).
We have a list of sponsors which is growing all the time.
Ticket prices are at Tickets. Tickets and souvenirs are available (cash only) at the
150th Store on High Street, next to Designing Women, at the Visitors' Centre in Southampton Town Hall and at the Port Elgin Tourist Office. For information, call Brenda, 519-797-2215.
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