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How are we almost half-way through August already? Summer is gonna be gone before you know it, kids are going to be back to school, and we’ll be starting our Christmas shopping! ooops, I think I’m getting ahead of myself. It’s still summer, let’s enjoy the last few weeks of it!
As promised, we have another business sponsor for August - Treats N Tales in Kincardine! Thank you Tracey for participating this month! Here’s a pic of the prize one lucky reader will be receiving:
The Secret Garden hardcover book, Secret Garden tea and steeper. Valued at $30
And congrats to our July winner, JANICE W. - winner of the medium pizza from Patz Pizza in Tiverton! Enjoy your pizza, Janice!
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Notices
The Point Clark Lighthouse opens for the season on Friday, June 26! Visit beautiful Point Clark and book a ticket to climb to the top of this National Historic site and explore the Lightkeepers' museum! Open daily from 10:30am - 5pm. Wear closed toe/backed shoes (no flip flops or slides) Ages 4+ only up the tower (but the museum is free for those under 4!) Booking tickets in advance is encouraged: visit secretsofthebackforty.com to book your tickets today!
TRIVIA QUESTION
What day is the Kincardine Beach clean up?
Email us your answer to be entered in the draw at the end of the month for the monthly prize.
This Month’s Prize: Book, tea and steeper from Treats & Tales, Kincardine
What’s more comforting on a cool Autumn day than a good book and a cup of tea?
August Business Sponsor
Meet Tracey - the owner of Treats & Tales in Kincardine. Anything but another ‘boring’ old book store - this little gem has it all - books, tea, wellness products AND friendly service. Drop in for a chat and you’ll be treated with a friendly smile every time! Fair Warning: on sunny summer days, you may just find her at the beach instead 🙂 Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-6; Friday & Saturday 9-4
EVENTS
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It’s Monday Market Day! Check out all of the great vendors 9-2 Victoria Park
Saturdays June 27th to September 5 Lakeside Downtown Kincardine. Visit kincasrdinewelcomes.ca for more info
Every night (except Saturdays) from July 1st - August 31st. For more info visit kincardinewelcomes.ca
11th Annual MARINE HERITAGE DAY!!! Saturday, August 22nd 11am - 3pm
Playfair Tall Ship Tours
Rescue Unit Display and Dockside Tour
OPP Boat Tour
Free Walker House and Lighthouse Tours
Shipwreck Exhibits
Bring the family out for this fun-filled and educational event, celebrating Kincardine's marine heritage.
Free event! For more information visit kincardinewelcomes.ca
Sept. 10-12 and 16-19, at 8 p.m., with doors open at 7:30 p.m., at SS Stables, 2328 Highway 21, north of the Town of Kincardine. Experience cold-blooded thrills in a cozy little barn! ickets are $30 each, plus fees, and are available on-line at onstagedirect.com/VanSlade
This year, we're introducing the Wandering Windows exhibit, As you wander downtown Kincardine from September 11 to 13, keep an eye on storefront windows that have been transformed into mini art galleries featuring the work of local artists. Learn more here: www.kincardineartcrawl.ca
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more info on:
Arts Alive Market: Saturday, Sept. 1, 10am - 4pm Victoria Park, Kincardine
Cruise Night: September 4 5:30 - 8
Gathering of the Bands: Saturday, August 29
Want to see even more events? Check out kincardinewelcomes.ca
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--Harvey & Maryanne, your Kincardine Spotlight Team
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