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Posted by Wendy King on 02/07/2012
I was in a terrible hurry, running late for a business meeting in Philadelphia. I'd spent more than $100 for my train ticket from a vending machine at New York's Penn Station—but in my haste had grabbed only the receipt, which I now presented to the conductor. "You need the ticket," he said. I [...]
02/04/2012Read More
Rehearsals and behind the scene work are progressing well for the Meaford Community Theatre production of Marvin’s Room, to be presented at Meaford Hall during the third week in March. Featuring a cast of local actors, Marvin’s Room is the story of one family dealing with many of the challenging issues facing our society today [...]
01/11/2012Read More
Johnny Cash: The Official Memphis Tribute Friday January 27, 8pm $30 The legendary music of Johnny Cash, as sung by Jim Yorfido, from his early days in Tennessee right through his illustrious career as the Man in Black. When Johnny Cash tribute artist Jim Yorfido sings, it seems he is channelling the spirit of [...]
12/12/2011Read More
Think of how Einstein changed our understanding of time and space by imagining people going to the center of time in order to freeze their lovers or their children in century-long embraces. This space he imagined is clearly reminiscent of a black hole, where, theoretically, gravity would stop time. Einstein also imagined [...]
12/12/2011Read More
Although I know many people do, I generally don’t plan out a week’s worth of dinners in advance. Which means that sometimes eating gets a bit ad hoc around here. Like last week for instance. Somehow it didn’t occur to me until Thursday that I’d made something with rice every single night. On [...]
12/06/2011Read More
Friends of the Library Annual Bake Sale Stock up for your Holiday entertaining! Thursday, December 8th in the Reference Room Time: 10 AM to 8 PM
12/04/2011Read More
Meaford Community Theatre is pleased to announce the call for auditions for Marvin’s Room, to be performed at the Meaford Hall March 22nd – 25th, 2012. Written by Scott McPherson, winner of various awards, Marvin’s Room is the story of one family’s journey through humour and heartache to the discovery of their ultimate love for [...]
11/29/2011Read More
What exactly is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Is it a single condition? Is it many conditions with similar symptoms? We are slowly beginning to understand that while there may be differences between children with ASD, this condition represents significant social, communication and behavioral challenges for children. In a sense, ASD is a single condition [...]
10/17/2011Read More
Emilie- Claire Barlow & the Unique Boutique Saturday Dec 3 7pm Silent Auction 8pm Performance $40 Emilie-Claire Barlow is the featured performance on stage and the Unique Boutique Fundraiser is held in the Galleries. A few years ago, CBC (Canada Now) called Emilie-Claire “the next best thing in jazz”, but she is hardly [...]
10/17/2011Read More
CONGRATULATIONS TO WINNERS & HONORABLE MENTIONS in the Business Competitions of the 15th Annual Meaford Scarecrow Invasion and Family Festval! All the windows looks great…what imaginations……and those Mother Nursery Rhymes come to life! Business Competitions BIA Winner: Simply Unique Honorable Mention: Waggin’ Tail Cafe and Stuff to Read Community Winner: Meaford Museum Greater Meaford: Winner: Ormsby’s [...]
09/23/2011Read More
Scarecrow Sightings – Mid September to Mid October Sun Life Financial Pre-Parade Friday September 30th Tartan Fling at 5pm Downtown Meaford, More of the Fling during the Parade and Family Festival The Rotary Scarecrow Parade Friday September 30th – 6pm Downtown Meaford Scotiabank Family Festival Friday September 30th – Following Parade at Harbour Pavilion Highlights [...]
