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Good Morning, Kincardinites! Welcome to this issue of Kincardine Spotlight – where you can find all of the area’s events delivered right to your inbox!
Happy Friday all! Summer may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean Kincardine is rolling up the sidewalks just yet! There are LOTS of events happening around town in the next few weeks. Get out and enjoy all that Kincardine has to offer 🙂
Our Business Sponsor/Spotlight for August is Treats & 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
For those who don’t know, here’s how it works: each issue will have a trivia question. The answer is located somewhere in the issue. Email your answer to [email protected]. All correct entries will get entered into a draw at the end of the month. Each month a local business will donate a prize. You can enter as many times as you wish. You’ll find more details, the trivia question (and the answer) below….keep reading!
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In This Issue:
Notices
Kincardine Rotary Club Shred It Document Shredding Fundraiser is back Saturday October 3rd for benefit of the hospital foundation! Plenty of time to start filling bags or boxes of old documents long out of date!
(Please don’t donate expired food)
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 is the name of the Tall Ship that’s coming into town on August 22nd?
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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St. Anthony’s Bus Loop TODAY, August 14 1-3pm!
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!!! TS PLAYFAIR coming 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
Saturday, August 29th - Don’t miss this annual event at Victoria Park! All day entertainment and evening mass band performance!
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
Please Note: Kincardine Spotlight is not affiliated with the Municipality of Kincardine, Kincardine Tourism, or Kincardine Welcomes. If you’d like to see a more comprehensive list of events and news in the area, please visit the following websites: kincardinewelcomes.ca or kincardine.ca