July 31,- August 10
LONDON FRINGE THEATRE FESTIVAL - Come and see the Greatest Shows on Earth! What fun there is under the Big Top - 42 theatre companies, 30 visual artists, 10 films, and untold spoken word artists. Prices range from free, pass-the-hat, up to a maximum of $9.00. You must buy a Fringe Button to purchase tickets to shows ($3 for adults, $1 children 12 and under. For additional infomation please call 519-434-0606 or visit the website www.londonfringe.ca.
August 2 - August 4
EXPRESSION IN CHALK - Our 3rd annual street painting event held between Aug 2 and 4th. Watch as artists transform Talbot St into a huge canvas infront of the John Labatt's Centre. Relax in our licensed outdoor patio in Jubaliee Square with live music to entertain you. Feeling inspired, buy some chalk and create your own masterpiece. We also have a childrens chalk project at St. Peter's parking lot on Clarence st across from RibFest, children will be painting London's largest stained glass window and winning prizes and awards. Come and join us for this fun filled family weekend. Please call 519-519-451-0212 or visit the website http://www.imadon.org for additional information.
Sun August 3 1:00-3:00pm
HOT AUGUST AFTERNOON AT SPRINGBANK GARDENS - Join us for Music Show featuring special Guest Artist from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information please visit http://www.london.ca/.
Thurs August 7th - 6pm till dusk
GreenDrinks Organic Gardening Club – in partnership with City Farming Project
Location: 1350 Wharncliffe Road S pass Southdale, Bad Boys and the old Home Depot. On the same side you will come to a long driveway with lots of 'for sale' signs everywhere and beautiful pines running the length. The garden is to the left behind the little white house and red shed. If you get lost please call Rose at 519.777.1851.
Sat August 9,- August 10
VICTORIAN DANCE WEEKEND AT THE ViLLAGE - Excitement and anticipation is high at Fanshawe Pioneer Village! The whole village is coming to a ball to celebrate the opening of the new tavern. Come learn the social dances of 150 years ago with Dance Mistress, Mme. Stephens on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy a country supper followed an evening of 19th century dance to the music of Jackson's Quadrille Band. Bring your whole family back on Sunday afternoon for a Family Frolic, more dancing and afternoon tea. Tickets are $50.00 per person for the whole weekend. Advance booking is required. For more information please call Fanshawe Pioneer Village at 519-457-1296 or visit www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca.
Mon Aug. 4 1:00pm
'Carbon Neutral Hike' - Medway Valley, Mueseum Archaeology parking lot off Attawandaron. Join the Thames Valley Trail Association for weekly 'Carbon Neutral Hikes' within London's greatest green spaces! There is no fee to participate, only the expectation that you tread lightly on the Earth by biking or hiking to and from the trails. Contact Teresa at 432-9528
Mon, Aug 11, 7:00 pm
BOTTLED WATER - Public Participation Meeting to deal with the bottled water issue in Committee Rooms 1 and 2 before the ETC. "Environmental Statement on the Need to Reduce Consumption of Single-use Bottled Water in London".
Mon Aug. 11 1:00pm
'Carbon Neutral Hike’ - Gibbons Park, Bridge crossing the Thames River. Join the Thames Valley Trail Association for weekly 'Carbon Neutral Hikes' within London's greatest green spaces! There is no fee to participate, only the expectation that you tread lightly on the Earth by biking or hiking to and from the trails. Contact Teresa at 432-9528
Thurs August 14th - 6pm till dusk
GreenDrinks Organic Gardening Club – in partnership with City Farming Project
Location: 1350 Wharncliffe Road S pass Southdale, Bad Boys and the old Home Depot. On the same side you will come to a long driveway with lots of 'for sale' signs everywhere and beautiful pines running the length. The garden is to the left behind the little white house and red shed. If you get lost please call Rose at 519.777.1851.
Thurs August 14th 7 p.m.
High Cost of Low Prices - Film Night at the Crouch Library 550 Hamilton Road
Learn more about the impact Walmart has on communities, employees, locals businesses and the environment and what can be done about it.
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Fri. Aug 15th 9am
Ontario Hemp Alliance Summer Field Day
Celebrating 10 years Legal! It became legal to grow industrial hemp in Canada on April 1, 1998, under license from Health Canada under Bill C8. 10 years later acreages are slowing growing and the market, especially for certified organic grain – is firmly entrenched in consumer’s minds. On August 15 you have a chance to see the different varieties of industrial hemp as well as talk to the experts. We are meeting at the farm Of Dan Scheele, Rr4, 353948 Jordan Line Rd, South-West Oxford, Ontario. You can download a full agenda for the day at www.ontariohempalliance.org .
Fri August 15,- August 17
FESTA ITALIANA, Covent Garden Market - Enjoy a taste of Italy in downtown London. Over 30,000 people are expected to take in the sights, tastes and sounds. This is a three day celebration of Italian culture, food, music and dance. This event takes place at the Covent Garden Market. Call 519-963-0963 or visit the website www.festaitaliana.ca for additional information.
Sat Aug 16th-Sun 17th
31st Annual Chippewas of the Thames Competition Powwow,
Chippewa Ball Park, 640 Jubillee Rd, Chippewa (Muncey, Ontario). Competition dancing POW WOW Style! Specials including hand drum contest, team dance, NOW! contest, men's all round, smoke dances. All invited to dance throughout the day - lots of inter-tribal. Any special honour song requests - please let us know in advance at 519-601-6246. Community feast on Sunday at the Community Centre! Bigger prize board! Bring lawn chairs. Admission - Adults $6 Youth/Seniors $3 Children under 5 free
Sat Aug 16th. 2:00pm-6:00
2nd Annual Neighbourhood Family Event. Hosted by the Northwest Resource Centre behind Banting School.
Sat August 16
DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL - The 16th Annual London Dragon Boat Festival takes place August 16th at Fanshawe Conservation Area. For additional information please call 519-872-6961 or visit the website www.dragonboatlondon.ca.
Sat August 16,- August 17
HARVEST FEST - Join us as Fanshawe Pioneer Village remembers harvest time as it was experienced by our ancestors. Harvest Fest is truly a weekend of great entertainment for the whole family. Please call Fanshawe Pioneer Village at 519-457-1296 for additional information.
Sun August 17 1:00-3:00pm
CHILDREN'S MUSIC DAY AT SPRINGBANK GARDENS - Very special musical performances by up and coming YOUNG CLASSICAL MUSICIANS from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information please visit www.london.ca.
Mon Aug. 18 1pm
'Carbon Neutral Hike' - Komoka Park, at white house on Oxford St. W. Join the Thames Valley Trail Association for weekly 'Carbon Neutral Hikes' within London's greatest green spaces! There is no fee to participate, only the expectation that you tread lightly on the Earth by biking or hiking to and from the trails. Contact Teresa at 432-9528
Tues August 19th 7pm
GREEN DRINKS London @ Alex P Keaton. Please join us at Green Drinks for good friends, good times and as always friendly discourse on all things green.
Thurs August 21st - 6pm till dusk
GreenDrinks Organic Gardening Club – in partnership with City Farming Project
Location: 1350 Wharncliffe Road S pass Southdale, Bad Boys and the old Home Depot. On the same side you will come to a long driveway with lots of 'for sale' signs everywhere and beautiful pines running the length. The garden is to the left behind the little white house and red shed. If you get lost please call Rose at 519.777.1851.
Thurs August 21,- August 24
EAST COAST FESTIVAL - Downtown London will come alive with the sights, sounds and tastes of Canada's East Coast with a new, three-day festival of Martime food and music. email chris@kools.ca for additional information. visit webwww.eastcoastfestival.ca(under construction) 519-439-3921 www.coventmarket.com
Sat August 23,- August 24,
THE SCHOOL BUS FASHION SHOW - Come out to see the 8th Annual School Bus Fashion Show held at Storybook Gardens from Saturday, August 23 to Sunday, August 24, 2008. This show is all about decreasing youth violence everywhere and encouraging students to stay in school! Come out to see 30 extraordinary models from ages 5 to 18 modeling London's latest trends. Look for our professional athletes who come out to speak about bullying and the importance of staying in school. Storybook Gardens is turned into a magical runway for two days! Bought to you by Just Events. For more information please call Just Events at 519-642-7434 or visit www.schoolbusfashionshow.com.
Sat August 23
THE LONDON SHORT FILM SHOWCASE - FILM SCREENINGS The London Short Film Showcase is an incorporated not-for-profit cultural organization whose mission is to offer student and independent filmmakers a chance to showcase their work to the public. On August 23rd, 2008 at 1:00pm at the Rainbow Cinemas Galleria twenty short films will be shown throughout the afternoon. $10 per screening or $20 for three. For more information please visit The London Short Film Showcase website at www.londonshortfilmshowcase.com.
Sat Aug. 23, 2PM
Friends of the Coves - Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of the Friends of the Coves at Landon Library ~ 167 Wortley Road with Guest Speaker Rachel Bezner Kerr (Assistant Professor of Geography at UWO and Research Coordinator for the Soils, Food and Healthy Communities Project in Malawi). All are welcome to attend, however, only current members are eligible to take part in voting. New memberships or renewals can be taken care of before the meeting. See HERE for Friends of the Coves membership details.
Mon Aug. 25th 1pm
'Carbon Neutral Hike' - Kains Wood, Warbler Woods Parking lot. Join the Thames Valley Trail Association for weekly 'Carbon Neutral Hikes' within London's greatest green spaces! There is no fee to participate, only the expectation that you tread lightly on the Earth by biking or hiking to and from the trails. Contact Teresa at 432-9528
Thurs August 28th - 6pm till dusk
GreenDrinks Organic Gardening Club – in partnership with City Farming Project
Location: 1350 Wharncliffe Road S pass Southdale, Bad Boys and the old Home Depot. On the same side you will come to a long driveway with lots of 'for sale' signs everywhere and beautiful pines running the length. The garden is to the left behind the little white house and red shed. If you get lost please call Rose at 519.777.1851.
Thurs August 28 - 9am - 5pm
2008 Terry Fox Run KICKOFF. A Single Dream… A World of Hope. Covent Garden Market. Inspirational Speakers. Buy a T-Shirt! Make a "Memories of Terry' video" and Exciting Performances. Children's Activities. Sign up to Volunteer on Run-Day.
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