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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!
Hope your holiday weekend was great and you were able to get out and attend some of the awesome events. A little rain didn’t stop the Kincardine Pipe Band, and the turnout was as wonderful as ever.
August promises to be just as fun-filled with lots of activities for the whole family. Looking to get some exercise in? Join the Wednesday Weeders at 7pm at Lewis Park for some weeding fun! Also happening tonight is ‘Paint and Sip” night at Boston Pizza - paint some dragonflies and take home a masterpiece! See the events section for all of the great events taking place this month and beyond!
We will post our winner for Patz Pizza on Monday and announce the new contest and business sponsor. Thanks for all of your entries! For those who are new, 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
Courtesy of Lindsay Wright
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
No Trivia Question Today - Look for NEW Contest details next week, Monday, August 10th!
Email us your answer to be entered in the draw at the end of the month for the monthly prize.
This Month’s Prize: Free Medium Pizza with 2 toppings from PATZ PIZZA, Tiverton
Ice Cream served Thursday - Sunday 4-8
Spotlight on History
Pilot Jim Farrell landed a Cessna 150 (registration C-FUQU) as the very first plane to touch down at the new Kincardine airstrip site.(kincardinerecord.ca)
EVENTS
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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
Paddy’s Pub Night - Walker House Museum
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
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