Upcoming Events

Ailsa Craig Firefighters Association Food Drive

NM Fire Department Food Drive

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Ron Whitmore
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FOOD DRIVE 2025
 
With the high cost of living and food, our local foodbank Ailsa Craig & Area Foodbank & Thrift Store needs are greater than ever.
If you are able to donate, it is so appreciated by many in our community.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Sirens will be sounding in the evening of June 24th in Ailsa Craig as members of the Ailsa Craig Firefighters Association are on the streets collecting donations.
 
WHEN: AILSA CRAIG - JUNE 24, 2025
TIME: Evening - starting after 7:00pm approximately
 
CURRENT NEEDS INCLUDE
• School supplies
• Breakfast cereals & oatmeal
• Juice - single size & family
• Soda crackers & snack crackers
• Mr. Noodles/Ramen Noodles
• Cheez Whiz
• Jam
• Condiments: ketchup, mayo, BBQ sauce, salad dressings, etc.
• Table syrup or maple syrup
• Canned green beans, canned peas
• Small canned vegetable soup & mushroom soup
• Canned or dry mix potatoes
• Canned salmon, ham, chicken or turkey
• Canned pineapple, canned peaches and mixed fruit cocktail
• Cooking oils
• Instant jello & pudding mixes
• Muffin mix
• Cake mix & icing
• Flour, baking soda, chocolate chips, etc.
• Spices
• Family size apple sauce
• Coffee - instant & ground coffee, tea, whitener & sugar
• Boost - vanilla
• Toilet Paper, kleenex, shampoo, dental floss
• Incontinence products for men & women - size large/xl
• Dish soap
• Household cleaners - all-purpose, kitchen, bath, etc.
• Laundry Detergent, softener, bleach, stain remover
• Pet Food
 
Cash and gift card donations are also very much appreciated.

Canada Day Fireworks Celebration

canada day

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Felicia Krista
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feliciak [at] northmiddlesex.on.ca
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ext. 3220

The North Middlesex Canada Day Fireworks Celebration!

Monday, June 30th, 2025
Ken Vernon Park
Festivities start at 6:00 PM | Fireworks at dusk
Free Admission

Celebrate Canada Day with an evening full of family fun and community spirit!
Live music
Face painting & kids’ activities
Food vendors: Guilty Pleasures & Lucy's Café
Fireworks show at dusk

A special thank you to our generous sponsors: Damen Optimal Health & Fitness and the Optimist Club of Parkhill.

Come early, bring your lawn chairs, and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the stars!

North Middlesex Market

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Join for the North Middlesex Market!

June-September 

1st & 3rd Fridays

4:00-8:00pm

In front of Shared Services Building (229 Parkhill Main Street)

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Community
Parkhill

Farm Gate Fridays

Farm Gate Friday 2025

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This is a fun evening on the farm where we’ll be serving a farm to fork BBQs dinner, their store will be open and there will be live music and local vendors! 

Farm Gate Fridays are a recurring event on the 2nd Friday of the month, June to September. Join New Moon Community Homestead this Friday for a fun family night out!

Ailsa Craig Highland Games & Scottish Festival

Scottish Festival

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Be a Scot for a Day at the Ailsa Craig Highland Games & Scottish Festival

Fourth Saturday in July - July 26th, 2025

Ailsa Craig Recreation Centre, 155 Annie Ada Shipley Street, Ailsa Craig ON

Admission by donation!  Bring your lawn chairs!

Featured Events Include:

Community Breakfast from 8 to 10 am

Kilt Run through Ausable Bluffs

Highland Games, including caber toss and hammer throw

Firefighters Tug of War

Kids Zone

Thistle Market Hosted by the Ailsa Craig Arts Centre - vendors, workshops, activities

Pipe Band Demonstration by London FireFighters Pipe Band

Outdoor Music Stage, featuring evening closing concert by South of 7

Evening BBQ by New Moon Community Homestead

For schedule, event updates & more go to www.ailsacraighighlandgames.ca

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North Middlesex Career Fair & Ticket to the Trades

Ticket to the Trades

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Join for the Annual North Middlesex Career Fair and Ticket to the Trades! 

SAVE THE DATE - April 1, 2026

At the North Middlesex District High School and North Middlesex Community Centre

Want to be a vendor or sponsor the event? Contact:

June Schweitzer, Chair: @email

Felicia Krista, Economic Development & Communications: @email 

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