Gardeners and aspiring gardeners alike,
Tomorrow night at the Wharncliffe Rd. garden we will be doing some tomato maintenance, as well as, some general garden up-keep. We'll also be talking about how to keep those birds and bugs from reaping what you've sown.
If you haven't been out to the garden yet, feel free to join us, or give us a call to set another time to visit. We're always excited to see new faces, delighted to discuss food and ecological responsibility, and most of all, eager to share in the joy of growing food.
The City Farming Project is a non-for-profit based in London whose sole purpose is to increase the love - to connect people with their food, with the land, and with our heritage of healthy growing and healthy living. We help folks get down and dirty, learning the skills they can later take to their own gardens, and we promote local organic agriculture through education and the production and sales of our own high quality, ethical produce.
Rose and the folks at the City Farming Project
519-777-8299
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Power Down on Thurs. August 14th
REMEMBER THE BLACKOUT?
Five years ago, on August 14 at 4:13 p.m., Ontario and much of eastern North America was plunged into a blackout that lasted several days. In that time of crisis, some beautiful things happened:
· we saw the stars, like never before
· people organized barbecues and street parties
· we rediscovered the importance of conservation
In 2005, Mayor Michael Harding from Woodstock started the first blackoutday challenge - challenging other municipalities to a voluntary blackoutday. This year, the Blackout Day Group has been formed to promote publicinvolvement in the campaign. So, how about we all pitch in and lend ahand in promoting a "Power Down for the Blackout" campaign. It's a simple campaign, but ever so useful in keeping up the public pressure for betterconservation programs and incentives.
Chris Winter, the Executive Director of The Conservation Council of Ontario has set up a couple of pages on the "We Conserve" website and a SurveyMonkey page where people can volunteer to print off and hand out postersto local stores, restaurants and offices. Please feel free to sign up -He would like to seed the site with a number of volunteers before we go "public".
www.weconserve.ca/blackout/
These things are worth celebrating. The Conservation Council of Ontario, the Blackout Day Group, and many others need your help to help Ontario Power Down on Thursday, August 14.
Five years ago, on August 14 at 4:13 p.m., Ontario and much of eastern North America was plunged into a blackout that lasted several days. In that time of crisis, some beautiful things happened:
· we saw the stars, like never before
· people organized barbecues and street parties
· we rediscovered the importance of conservation
In 2005, Mayor Michael Harding from Woodstock started the first blackoutday challenge - challenging other municipalities to a voluntary blackoutday. This year, the Blackout Day Group has been formed to promote publicinvolvement in the campaign. So, how about we all pitch in and lend ahand in promoting a "Power Down for the Blackout" campaign. It's a simple campaign, but ever so useful in keeping up the public pressure for betterconservation programs and incentives.
Chris Winter, the Executive Director of The Conservation Council of Ontario has set up a couple of pages on the "We Conserve" website and a SurveyMonkey page where people can volunteer to print off and hand out postersto local stores, restaurants and offices. Please feel free to sign up -He would like to seed the site with a number of volunteers before we go "public".
www.weconserve.ca/blackout/
These things are worth celebrating. The Conservation Council of Ontario, the Blackout Day Group, and many others need your help to help Ontario Power Down on Thursday, August 14.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Fluoride's Impact on Brain - Focus of Two Conferences
Is the damage from fluoride and its co contaminants in our drinking water recklessly being ignored and covered up?
---------------------Press Release for ISFR/FAN Conference----------------------
Dr. Gideon Foreman (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) will be introducing Dr. Vivian Howard (president of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment) at the FAN conference. Please pass this on. Carole
New York – July 31 — New science indicating fluoride's dangers to the brain and other organs will be presented by prominent fluoride research scientists during back-to-back conferences of the International Society for Fluoride Research (ISFR) and the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) in Toronto August 7-11.
Fluoride, added to water supplies ostensibly to prevent tooth decay, is also in virtually all non-organic foods and beverages. Fluoride's brain effects were never examined prior to water fluoridation.
Recently, because of health concerns, Health Canada recommended that fluoride levels be lowered in Canadian water supplies, children's toothpaste and infant formula but claims that "the weight of evidence does not support a link between fluoride and intelligence quotient deficit."
"It is hard to believe that any "weight of evidence" analysis could possibly dismiss fluoride's neurological impacts. There have now been over 40 animal studies which show that fluoride can damage the brain, and no less than 18 studies which show that fluoride lowers IQ in children, and only 2 that don't. I look forward to reading the full report when it is made available," says Paul Connett, PhD, FAN Executive Director.
According to ISFR conference organizer, Dr. Hardy Limeback, "Our conference features experts who researched the dangers that fluoride poses to human health. Our keynote speaker, Dr. A.K. Susheela, (Executive Director, Fluorosis Research and Rural Development Foundation, India) probably knows more about fluoride's toxic effects to the body than any other living scientist. It is important that officials who promote water fluoridation hear what she and others have to say," says Limeback.
Susheela can also explain to Medical Doctors, often untrained in fluoride toxicology, how to diagnose, treat and reverse early fluoride toxicity symptoms which can mimic arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
The latest issue of ISFR's journal, Fluoride, published 12 newly-translated Chinese studies, which report fluoride's effects on the brain, including the lowering of IQ in children. These and other brain studies will be reviewed at both conferences.
Coupled with these conferences, the Toronto-based Citizens for a Safe Environment (CSE) will host two public meetings with FAN in downtown Toronto on Monday August 11.
According to CSE director Karen Buck, "These meetings will give the public information they don't get from our government or dental organizations. In the afternoon, a panel will address the question of whether Toronto should stop fluoridating its water. In the evening experts will explain fluoride's dangers to health."
After receiving an invitation to attend these meetings, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA)sent out a news release urging legislators and communities to stand up in support of fluoridation; but they won't do so, themselves.
"The best way that the ODA can get communities and politicians to stand up for water fluoridation is to provide, in person, a cogent and scientifically-referenced defense of fluoridation at the afternoon forum," says CSE President Karen Buck. ODA has yet to respond.
At all three events, Dr. Vyvyan Howard, an infant and fetal pathologist, and president of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment, will be presenting a major review of studies on fluoride's brain effects, including the translated Chinese studies.
"The best way to lower children's fluoride intake, as Health Canada suggests, is to stop fluoridation," says Connett. "It makes no sense to prescribe fluoride drugs to children via the water supply at levels which are between 150 and 250 times higher than the level in mothers' milk."
For details on both conferences go to http://www.fluoridealert.org/
---------------------Press Release for ISFR/FAN Conference----------------------
Dr. Gideon Foreman (Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment) will be introducing Dr. Vivian Howard (president of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment) at the FAN conference. Please pass this on. Carole
New York – July 31 — New science indicating fluoride's dangers to the brain and other organs will be presented by prominent fluoride research scientists during back-to-back conferences of the International Society for Fluoride Research (ISFR) and the Fluoride Action Network (FAN) in Toronto August 7-11.
Fluoride, added to water supplies ostensibly to prevent tooth decay, is also in virtually all non-organic foods and beverages. Fluoride's brain effects were never examined prior to water fluoridation.
Recently, because of health concerns, Health Canada recommended that fluoride levels be lowered in Canadian water supplies, children's toothpaste and infant formula but claims that "the weight of evidence does not support a link between fluoride and intelligence quotient deficit."
"It is hard to believe that any "weight of evidence" analysis could possibly dismiss fluoride's neurological impacts. There have now been over 40 animal studies which show that fluoride can damage the brain, and no less than 18 studies which show that fluoride lowers IQ in children, and only 2 that don't. I look forward to reading the full report when it is made available," says Paul Connett, PhD, FAN Executive Director.
According to ISFR conference organizer, Dr. Hardy Limeback, "Our conference features experts who researched the dangers that fluoride poses to human health. Our keynote speaker, Dr. A.K. Susheela, (Executive Director, Fluorosis Research and Rural Development Foundation, India) probably knows more about fluoride's toxic effects to the body than any other living scientist. It is important that officials who promote water fluoridation hear what she and others have to say," says Limeback.
Susheela can also explain to Medical Doctors, often untrained in fluoride toxicology, how to diagnose, treat and reverse early fluoride toxicity symptoms which can mimic arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
The latest issue of ISFR's journal, Fluoride, published 12 newly-translated Chinese studies, which report fluoride's effects on the brain, including the lowering of IQ in children. These and other brain studies will be reviewed at both conferences.
Coupled with these conferences, the Toronto-based Citizens for a Safe Environment (CSE) will host two public meetings with FAN in downtown Toronto on Monday August 11.
According to CSE director Karen Buck, "These meetings will give the public information they don't get from our government or dental organizations. In the afternoon, a panel will address the question of whether Toronto should stop fluoridating its water. In the evening experts will explain fluoride's dangers to health."
After receiving an invitation to attend these meetings, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA)sent out a news release urging legislators and communities to stand up in support of fluoridation; but they won't do so, themselves.
"The best way that the ODA can get communities and politicians to stand up for water fluoridation is to provide, in person, a cogent and scientifically-referenced defense of fluoridation at the afternoon forum," says CSE President Karen Buck. ODA has yet to respond.
At all three events, Dr. Vyvyan Howard, an infant and fetal pathologist, and president of the International Society of Doctors for the Environment, will be presenting a major review of studies on fluoride's brain effects, including the translated Chinese studies.
"The best way to lower children's fluoride intake, as Health Canada suggests, is to stop fluoridation," says Connett. "It makes no sense to prescribe fluoride drugs to children via the water supply at levels which are between 150 and 250 times higher than the level in mothers' milk."
For details on both conferences go to http://www.fluoridealert.org/
August: Events Around the City
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.
http://londoncoalitionforsustainablecities.wordpress.com
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.
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.
http://londoncoalitionforsustainablecities.wordpress.com
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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