All Summer at Landon Library
Read Green, Think Green
Summertime and the reading is green! Borrow any material from the Landon branch library this summer that supports the care of our environment and enter your name for one of our" green" weekly prizes.
Sat July 3
Secret Gardens Tour
A family friendly garden tour in the historic Blackfriars area from 10-4. Great gardens, supervised children’s activities, raffles, refreshments and entertainment. Adults$10, Children FREE. Tickets for sale at London Regional Children's Museuum & at the gardens on the day of the tour. Visit www.londonchildfest.com for garden locations. The Blackfriars Area by the Bridge, COST:Adults $10. EMAIL: secretgardenstour@rogers.com.
Sun July 4 8:30 am
Nature London SKUNK’S MISERY BUTTERFLY COUNT
Spend the day helping to identify and count butterflies along the roadsides and elsewhere in the Skunk’s Misery area. Those less experienced at identifying butterflies will be paired with experienced observers. Bring drinking water, a lunch, sun block, a hat, insect repellent; as well as close-focusing binoculars, field guides, and a butterfly net if you have them. Directions from London (approximately one hour travel time): carpool with your friends and take Commissioners Rd or Oxford St, then Glendon Dr (County Rd 14) west to Newbury and meet in the parking lot of Newbury Hospital.
Tues July 8 2:00 to 3:00 pm
PUBLIC ART WALKS followed by tea at Eldon House
Visit a selection of public art pieces throughout the downtown core, and learn more about the artists who designed them as well as the organizations that commissioned them. Our guide will give insight into the relationship between sculptural markers and the landscape and architecture surrounding them, and will generate a discussion about public spaces where collective stories can be shared to contribute to a city’s cultural identity. Each week will be a different tour—monuments and memorials, sculpture, murals and graffiti, and architectural decoration—so join us for all four! We will end at the gardens of Eldon House for optional refreshments. The walks will take place rain or shine. Meet on the front lawn of Museum London. Admission for walk FREE. Tea at Eldon House is $7/person
Thurs July 8 - 11
Sunfest 2010
Sunfest is Canada's Premier Celebration of the Global Arts, held without admission fee in beautiful Victoria Park, London, Ontario. This unique, high profile event features over 30 top professional world music & dance and jazz ensembles based in Canada and abroad. Victoria Park. WEBSITE: www.sunfest.on.ca
Tues July 8 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Walk for the Fun of it! (Community Walking Group)
Meet at the Beacock Library and spend some time walking and talking. Do it for fun, do it for your health, do it to meet new people. When you sign up for the program you'll receive a Walk this Way kit with useful information and tips. This program is in partnership with NELCE (Northeast London Community Engagement). Beacock Study Room A
Sat July 10
Family Fishing Day @ Fanshawe Conservation Authority
Tues July 15 2:00 to 3:00 pm
PUBLIC ART WALKS followed by tea at Eldon House
Visit a selection of public art pieces throughout the downtown core, and learn more about the artists who designed them as well as the organizations that commissioned them. Our guide will give insight into the relationship between sculptural markers and the landscape and architecture surrounding them, and will generate a discussion about public spaces where collective stories can be shared to contribute to a city’s cultural identity. Each week will be a different tour—monuments and memorials, sculpture, murals and graffiti, and architectural decoration—so join us for all four! We will end at the gardens of Eldon House for optional refreshments. The walks will take place rain or shine. Meet on the front lawn of Museum London. Admission for walk FREE. Tea at Eldon House is $7/person
Fri July 16 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Green Machine: Recycle & Reuse (5-12)
Go Green! Help the environment and make some marvelous masterpieces. Crouch Library - Meeting Room 3
Fri July 16 - 18
Home County Folk Festival
London's longest running FREE admission music and arts festival showcasing a variety of Canadian folk music from both Juno Award winners and emerging artists on six stages in Victoria Park. Experience traditional, Celtic, indie/folk rock, blues, bluegrass, Aboriginal, Quebecois and much more. Stroll through the park and shop at over 150 juried Canadian crafters and artisans or sample a variety of foods. Come see the expanded children's area for 2010. Check out our website for artist announcements, the new children’s programming and a big special announcement coming soon. Fun for the whole family. Come experience why Home County was voted Ontario’s Top 100 festival and events! Victoria Park, London, ON N6B 1A1. EMAIL: info@homecounty.ca. WEBSITE: www.homecounty.ca
Tues July 20th 7pm onwards
GREENDRINKS LONDON... Summer on the Patio
Where: Morrissey House, 359 Dundas Street (downtown between Colborne and Waterloo)
Tues July 22 2:00 to 3:00 pm
PUBLIC ART WALKS followed by tea at Eldon House
Visit a selection of public art pieces throughout the downtown core, and learn more about the artists who designed them as well as the organizations that commissioned them. Our guide will give insight into the relationship between sculptural markers and the landscape and architecture surrounding them, and will generate a discussion about public spaces where collective stories can be shared to contribute to a city’s cultural identity. Each week will be a different tour—monuments and memorials, sculpture, murals and graffiti, and architectural decoration—so join us for all four! We will end at the gardens of Eldon House for optional refreshments. The walks will take place rain or shine. Meet on the front lawn of Museum London. Admission for walk FREE. Tea at Eldon House is $7/person
Sat July 24 - 25
Summer On The Farm @ Fanshawe Pioneer Village
Visit the Villagers as they are hard at work in the fields and in their shops. See demonstrations of 19th century trades and farm work. Draft Horse Demonstrations by the Southern Ontario Draft Horse Club. 4 Minute Mile performing from 1:30 - 3:30 pm on Sunday. Fanshawe Pioneer Village EMAIL: info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca WEBSITE: www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca
Sat July 24 - 25
Garden Gates Open
Garden Gates Open is a free citywide garden tour, to explore, walk, travel and enjoy the secret gems of our city behind garden gates. This is the third summer for the Garden Gates Open. You will find gardens of all varieties, all levels of skill, creativity and ingenuity. Are you looking for new ideas? An avid gardener working on your own garden in progress? A former gardener looking to enjoy the weekend traveling from neighborhood to neighborhood stopping to enjoy as the mood strikes you? I am looking to register gardens up to and including the 2oth of July, 2010. I have registered Banting house, and two hospital gardens, as well as many private and fabulous gardens, and a few that are wonders in progress! register your garden, or watch for the maps to appear mid July on the website to plan your route. This is a gardeners delight weekend! I am also looking for amateur photographers to photograph these wonderful gardens. every day gardens by everyday people, neighbor to neighborhood. come out and enjoy! citywide, London, ON EMAIL: trees4oev@yahoo.ca WEBSITE: www.londoncib.ca
Tues July 29 2:00 to 3:00 pm
PUBLIC ART WALKS followed by tea at Eldon House
Visit a selection of public art pieces throughout the downtown core, and learn more about the artists who designed them as well as the organizations that commissioned them. Our guide will give insight into the relationship between sculptural markers and the landscape and architecture surrounding them, and will generate a discussion about public spaces where collective stories can be shared to contribute to a city’s cultural identity. Each week will be a different tour—monuments and memorials, sculpture, murals and graffiti, and architectural decoration—so join us for all four! We will end at the gardens of Eldon House for optional refreshments. The walks will take place rain or shine. Meet on the front lawn of Museum London. Admission for walk FREE. Tea at Eldon House is $7/person
Sat July 31st - Day & Night
The Grickle Grass Festival
Celebrating Sustainability and Local Art at the London Regional Children's Museum.
DAY: Fun Creative + Sustainable Activities for kids and families
NIGHT: Bands, DJs, Local Iron Spike Beer and Black Fly Coolers for Adults 19+
This fundraising event is in support of The London Regional Chilren's Museum and Growing Chef's Ontario
Day Programming: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Regular Museum Admission Free
Activities:
* Whatcha Cookin’ by Growing Chef's Ontario
* Foods with Moods by Growing Chef's Ontario
* Dress your Lettuce by Growing Chef's Ontario
* A Screening of The Lorax
* Street Magic with Lupi
* If I Ran The Circus: Drama with Dana
* Buggin’ Out: Crafts with Karyn
* Bike with Mike
*The planting of the Museum’s first vegetable garden!
With musical guests: Matthew and the Birds Brian Cooper
Night Party: 8:00 pm to 1:00 am
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Bands:
*The Balconies (picture)
*Miles Jones
*Wild Domestic
*Thesis Sahib
*More More
*The Woody Allens
*The Whipping Wind
*Karyn Roantree
DJs:
*DJ Freek
*DJ Benny Knox
*DJ Jesney
For tickets and more information: info@gricklegrassfest.com
Sat July 31st 9-4pm
Hidden History of Hamilton Road Event
Crouch Branch Library
550 Hamilton Road
The Crouch Library, Hamilton Road Community Association and the London & Middlesex Historical Society present More Hidden History of Hamilton Road, a local history fair, July 31st at Crouch Library, 550 Hamilton Road.
Do you remember the old London Nationals, the Ontario Arena, the CNR Car Shops, Barton and Rumball trucks, the Rex Theatre, Chesley Avenue School, Starr-Genett and Spartan Records? See vintage baseball bats and hockey sticks manufactured East of Adelaide and hear about the industrial history and railway heritage of the SoHo community. Learn about the Hamilton Road Area Historical Plaques Project, the London and Middlesex Historical Society and much more.
A demonstration of grass roots community revitalization in action.
For more information contact Stephen Harding, Coordinator of Hidden Historyat harding.steve@sympatico.ca
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