Past Events

Attention New High School students! The OPEN HOUSE for potential students coming into grade 9 at NMDHS is a great way to check out all of the school's programs and facilities.

Learn about depression, anxiety and rural resources for mental health support. 

All community members are invited.

Coffee and tea will be provided.

Presented by North Middlesex Community Policing Committee, Rural Mental Health and CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services.

Struggling with your job? Feeling a lack of confidence, anxiety or that you're stuck and unable to move forward?

Please join representatives from Community Employment Choices at Second Blessings Store in Parkhill, and receive:

• Job search support, no cost provided through Employment Ontario and Community Employment Choices
• Career exploration & interview tips
• Private & personalized shopping experience
• Career interview clothing at a low cost

By appointment only, please call (519) 245-4500 to register or for more information

The Ailsa Craig Santa Claus Parade is happening  Saturday December 10th

Parade starts at 11:00am

Please bring your Food Bank items to the Parade, the Ailsa Craig Firefighters Association firefighters will be collecting items during the parade.

Adults $12, Children 4-13 $8, Children under 4 Free

Meet Santa and enjoy some holiday cheer! Don't miss the Children's Raffle.

Bring your own camera for photos with Santa!

Supporting children and youth in our community for over 40 years.

Parkhill Santa Claus Parade

November 27 starting @5:30pm.

Starting at McLeod Street and running to Mill Street due to Parkhill Main Street construction.

October 22 - November 26

Wilma Kirmse - Fabric Artist 

Ailsa Craig Arts Centre

160D Ailsa Craig Main Street, Ailsa Craig (behind Ye Old Town Hall)

Spirit of Christmas:  Friday November 25, 630-9pm

Saturday November 26, 10-4

26459 Bear Creek Rd (Nairn) Ailsa Craig

Live music, tea room, crafts including stained glass, pottery,

Cards and more.  $5 admission includes tea room.  Donations accepted for Ailsa Craig and area foodbank. 

Spirit of Christmas:  Friday November 25, 630-9pm

Saturday November 26, 10-4

26459 Bear Creek Rd (Nairn) Ailsa Craig

Live music, tea room, crafts including stained glass, pottery,

Cards and more.  $5 admission includes tea room.  Donations accepted for Ailsa Craig and area foodbank. 

Community Pumpkin Decorating & Costume Contest! See the poster below for more details.

Get creative and join us on October 23, 2022 at the Nairn Optimist Park 1:00 - 4:00 pm.  Tools & Treats will be provided. Bring your own pumpkin OR buy one there. We can't wait to carve pumpkins with you! Costumes encouraged.

Sponsored by East William Optimists

Parkhill Optimist meat raffle to support local youth.

10 Meat Draws: $2.00/Entry

50/50 Tickets: $2.00/Ticket

The North Middlesex Farmers Market occurs every 1st and 3rd Saturday this season from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, located in front of the Shared Services Building (changed of location made as of July 16, 2022).

Upcoming Dates: September 3 & September 17, 2022

Come support a variety of great vendors- proceeds go back into the community.

Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is happy to present their Beth Turnbull (Pottery) and Darryl Slywchuk (Photographer) exhibit. The grand opening will happen on Saturday, August 6th, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm and will be available for viewing every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday until August 27th, 2022.

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