Local photographer Bonnie Sitter captured this image during a recent outing. See more of her photography at the South Huron Welcome Centre/Gallery in Exeter.
HURON COUNTY – The first signs of spring are making their appearance in Huron County, with a home show in Exeter and sugar bush tour in Bayfield this weekend. There’s plenty going on to get you and the family out of the house.
Here’s a listing of some activities taking place across the county this weekend:
FRIDAY
Lesson and Dance, Blyth
Date: Friday, March 22, from 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Location: Blyth East Side Dance Studio, 273 Hamilton St.
Description: Every Friday night features a lesson in one Ballroom or Latin Dance. The lesson is taught with beginners in mind and is 45 minutes long. Stay and dance the rest of the evening. Cost is $5 per person. Feel free to drop in. No need to pre-register.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Huron, Goderich
Date: Friday, March 22, from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Location: Little Bowl, 204 Huron Rd.
Description: Bowl For Kids Sake is both a fund-raiser and a social event. Nursery rhyme theme. Dress up. Prizes for best team and individual costumes. Additional prizes.
GLT’s I’ll be Back Before Midnight, Goderich
Date: Friday, March 22 & Saturday, March 23, starting at 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 24, starting at 2 p.m.
Location: The Livery, 35 South St.
Description: This play tells the story of a couple that rent a farmhouse from George, who regales them with stories of a terrible murder and the ghost that stalks the farmhouse. Strange sounds, visions of a vengeful ghost – be prepared for an evening of unimaginable suspense and unexpected laughs. I’ll Be Back Before Midnight premiered at the Blyth Festival Theatre in 1979. Tickets, $20 adult, $18 senior, $15 students, $10 youth, are available at the box office, 30 minutes prior to show time.
Team Jersey Night at the Legion, Goderich
Date: Friday, March 22, from 5 p.m. to midnight
Show your team spirit on the eve of on-line voting for Dirk in the Kraft Hockey Goes On contest. Unlimited voting on-line at krafthockeygoeson.ca from 9 a.m. on March 23 to midnight on March 24. The legion plans a meat draw, entertainment and prizes. Karaoke starts at 8 p.m. Please bring something for the local food bank.
SATURDAY
Schilbe Sugar Bush Tour, Bayfield
Date: Saturday, March 23, from 8 a.m. to noon
Location: Starting from Pine Lake Camp Recreation Centre, 77794 Orchard Line
Description: You know it has to be spring when Rick Schilbe welcomes the public on a sugar bush tour and the members of St. James Anglican Church serves up a pancake breakfast afterwards. Tickets at the door: Adults, $8; Children (4-10), $4; Pre school – Free. Wagon rides will leave from the recreation centre for the short ride across the road to Schilbe’s sugar bush and shanty where all will learn, up close and personal, the story of the making of maple syrup, as told by the host Schilbe family.
Earth Hour Sing-along, Bayfield
Date: Saturday, March 23, starting at 8:15 p.m., with lights out at 8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Andrew’s Church, 6 Main St.
Description: Glee Sisters and St. Andrew’s United Church Choir will lead a sing-along in praise of the planet. Bring a flashlight to read the song sheet. Donations accepted to support the Bayfield Tree Project, 2013 planting.
South Huron and Area Home Show, Exeter
Date: Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: South Huron Recreation Centre, 94 Victoria St.
It’s the Home Show built for local businesses in South Huron. Local business, local attendance, local shoppers. 60 vendor. Free admission and enter to win a $1000 gift certificate from Exeter Home Furniture.
Medieval Music Festival, Exeter
Date: Saturday, March 23, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Trivitt Memorial Anglican Church, 264 Main St. S.
Description: The Bach Music Festival of Canada announces its first major fund-raiser for 2013! It is the King’s birthday and the whole realm joins together to celebrate with fine food, good fellowship and song. But the King has a surprise in store for all, most especially the children. Tickets are still available by contacting 519-523-2565. The Feast is prepared by Bon Vivant, Personal Chef Service, Devin Tabor, Chef.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Huron, Lucknow
Date: Saturday, March 23, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Lucknow Bowl, 498 Campbell St.
Description: Bowl For Kids Sake is both a fund-raiser and a social event. Nursery rhyme theme. Dress up. Prizes for best team and individual costumes. Additional prizes.
