July: Events Around the City

July 1st
Happy Canada Day!!!

Thurs July 3rd-July 6th
Sunfest '08 will feature a sizzling new component entitled "Sunfest Fiesta: A Showcase of Latin American Music & Dance". Come to beautiful Victoria Park in London and experience Canada's premier celebration of the global arts, now in its 14th great year. Celebrate the arrival of summer in style with Canada's premier free-admission festival of the global arts.

Fri July 4th 6:30pm
Thames Region Ecological Association - Annual picnic and BBQ
Grosvenor Lodge on Western Road. Contact Gosse Van Oosten at 519-685-2682 if you are coming and how many will attend. This information is neccessary as we need to know how much supplies to purchase. We will provide the barbecue, and ask you to bring a salad or desert to share, and plates, cutlery so we do not have waste or recyclables. This is time for socializing, meet other Londoners interested in the environment and hear about events during the year TREA was involved in.

Sat July 5th 9am-3pm
1st Annual Parkhill Classic Kids Fishing Derby. Celebrating the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. All kids participating will receive a certificate from the Minister of Natural Resources,. Early Registration is recommended. This Event if FREE to all kids 12 and under (must be accompanied by adult). This is a License Free weekend so the adults can join in the fun. Prizes for the kids (top 5 largest fish of any kind caught). Free Hot Dogs/Hamburgers and a soft drinks. To Register Please Call Darren @ 519-937-1387 or 519-630-6629

Mon July 7th 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
The Snake Lady (5 years and up). Snakes, spiders, turtles and much more: meet Val the "Snake Lady" and learn all about her fascinating collection of creatures. See Note for registration details. Central Library

Tues July 8th 2:30-3:15
Marvelous Monarchs (6 years and up). From creepy-crawly caterpillars to beautiful butterflies: learn about the fascinating life of the monarch. Find out about the butterfly's life cycle and migration patterns, learn about raising and tagging butterflies, and even see some live examples in the library. Central Library.

Sun July 12th
Caliente Festival Hispano. Covent Garden Market.

Sunday July 13 - 9:30-Noon
Seed Collection - Thames Talbot Land Trust
Dear Friends of TTLT:As we continue our ecological restoration project at the Meadowlily Nature Preserve in London we will again be collecting seeds of native trees to sow at the site. In the Fall of 2006 a group of TTLT volunteers took the course to become Certified Seed Collectors and will be leading the efforts to gather seeds on two upcoming dates. The seed collection dates are Sunday July 13 and Sunday July 27 from 9:30-Noon. The exact locations are to be announced based on some final scouting. If you would like to participate in either date please respond to this email and the leaders will get back in touch once the location is finalized. No experience is necessary as our accomplished leaders will show you the ropes. This is a great chance to learn more about our forests and woodlots. Don Gordon - thamestalbot@ttlt.ca

Tues July 15th, 4 p.m. until every one is heard from
Public hearing on Drive thru's. Please come and be heard on this issue. We ask you to support our motion to impose a moratorium. We feel the 160 plus drive thru's in London are enough. Considering that 30% of calories are consumed in cars nowadays and our national obesity and diabetes epidemic; this is not just about the environment. This is about lifestyle and the type of city we want to leave our children. Please come and be heard. Centennial hall

Tues July 15th 7pm
Green Drinks. Alex P Keaton. Come down after speaking at the Drive Thru hearings and enjoy the positive atmosphere of the green drinks crowd. As always great people, lots of fun and of course, friendly discourse on all things Green.

July 16th 17:00-23:00
GATSBY GALA. Elsie Perrin Williams Estate, 101 Windermere Rd. West, London
A fundraising evening for Heritage London Foundation, working to preserve our history. Tickets are $35 and include some funny money for the gambling den, your portrait taken with a vintage auto, fine desserts and canapes, dancing in the speakeasy, croquet on the lawns, wear your best gangster or jazz baby finery for the dance and costume contest. Join us for a sparkling evening of fun and entertainment. Call 519-645-2845 for tickets.

Fri July 18th-20th
Home County Folk Festival. Home County Folk Festival July 18,19,20, 2008 in Victoria Park, London. 35 Years and Still Going Strong! London's biggest and longest running free summer festival! For more information about this event please call 519-432-4310 or visit www.homecounty.ca.

Sun July 20th
SUMMER IN THE GARDENS at SPRINGBANK GARDENS. Take an afternoon stroll through the flourishing FLORA of SPRINGBANK GARDENS featuring the pleasant sounds of Classical Chamber Music drifting through the green from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information please visit www.london.ca.

Sat July 26th
FESTIVAL OF INDIA. Covent Garden Market. Festival of India will take place outside on the Market square See, hear and taste India. Watch lively dances on stage all day. Sample savory delights or enjoy a full meal. Learn how to wrap a saree. Decorate your hands, feet and face. Learn how to cook authentic curry and much much more

Tues July 29th
AFROFESTA 2008 – a celebration of African Caribbean and Black Canadian culture. Unique, fresh and the first of its kind, Afrofesta 2008 will be a celebration of African food, music, culture, dance and clothing. Taking place at the downtown Covent Garden Market, Afrofesta 2008 will celebrate the city's diverse and rich black culture. For more information about Afrofesta 2008 please visit the website

Thurs July 31st-Aug 10th
LONDON FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL. The London Fringe Theatre Festival takes place at various downtown venues. For additional information please call 519-434-0606 or visit the website www.londonfringe.ca.