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Upcoming Events

May 25, 2013 - The Secret Life of Lichens
Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Come be enlichened as we appreciate the small things in life! Guest Instructor: Troy McMullin from the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario Herbarium at the University of Guelph. Fee: $75.00. Registration deadline: Thursday, May 16.

May 25, 2013 - Guelph Enabling Garden Annual Plant and Compost Sale
will be held on Saturday May 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 29 Waterworks Place off York Road. All proceeds go to support the Garden programs! To donate plants, pot up any perennials that you can spare from your garden and drop them off at 29 Waterworks Place on Friday, May 24 between 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. If you need your plants picked up, please call Wendy at 519-824-5662. Bagged ALLTREAT FARMS compost available as well.

May 25, 2013 - One-day rain barrel and composter sale hosted
by the City of Guelph will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The annual sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Water Services, 29 Waterworks Place. For more info call Water Conservation Project Manager, Water Services 519-822-1260 extension 2106

May 28, 2013 - Business After 5 Presents
A tour of Denso Manufacturing Canada Inc., located on 900 Southgate Drive, Guelph on May 28, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Offering refreshments and a tour of their facilities, come and meet other fellow chamber members.

May 29, 2013 - Guelph Youth Music Centre Presents
André Laplante on Wednesday may 29 at 7:30 pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre recital hall, 75 Cardigan Street, Guelph. one of the great Romantic piano virtuosos. Tickets $32 adult, $30 senior, $20 student. Group and series rates available.

June 07, 2013 - Guelph Youth Music Centre Presents
A String Quartet on Friday june 7 at 7:30 pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre recital hall featuring Jerzy Kaplanek, Christine Vlajk, Paul Pulford, Ken Gee. Group and series rates available.


June 08, 2013 - Freelton United Church Beef Barbeque
will be held on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Beef, baked potatoe, salads, dessert, hot and cold beverages. Also featuring a Silent Auction and Live Music. An annual event hosted by Freelton United Church and held at Marian Hall, 89 Freelton Rd., Freelton (next to our Lady of Mount Carmel Church). Adults $15, children under 12 $6. Call 905-659-3033 or 659-7880 for tickets.

June 09, 2013 - Second annual Two Rivers Festival
will be held in Guelph, opening on Canadian Rivers Day, June 09, 2013 to June 16, 2013 and celebrates Guelph’s two rivers -- the Speed and the Eramosa; and incorporates the annual Speed River Clean Up, June 15, 2013. Volunteers please call 519-826-0392 visit www.2riversfestival.org.

June 12, 2013 - the Arboretum presents Look, See, Paint
Wednesday, June 12, 2013- A watercolour course that's different! A course for beginners, but those with experience will enjoy it, too. Supplies will be provided for the session. Arboretum Naturalist: Chris Earley. Fee: $40.00. Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 5

June 14, 2013 - Guelph Youth Music Centre Presents
Sadie Fields on Friday June 14 at 7:30 pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre recital hall. The guelph native returns from her new home in Brussels for what promises to be an amazing violin recital with Ken Gee piano. Group and series rates available.

June 18, 2013 - Golf Fore Kids Sake
Presented by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Guelph this years Golf Fore Kids' Sake will be held on June 18th, 2013 at Guelph Lakes Golf and Country Club. Details include: $175 per golfer, 18 holes of golf - shotgun start, scramble format, cart included, BBQ lunch, steak dinner, Complimentary driving range, Games, prizes and a silent auction and Raffle prize draw. Contact Stephanie Blight at stephanie.blight@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca for more information.

June 21, 2013 - Guelph Youth Music Centre Presents
David Gillham and Chiharu Iinuma on Friday June 21 at 7:30 pm at the Guelph Youth Music Centre recital hall. Enjoy their wonderful violin and piano duo based in Vancouver. Group and series rates available.

June 22, 2013 - Night & Low Light Photography- Field Trip
Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 7:00pm - 10:00 pm - Join photographer Sylvia Galbraith for an evening of fun in this hands-on field trip to take advantage of the (almost) full moon.This course requires a tripod for best results, and is suitable for all skill levels. Guest Instructor: Sylvia Galbraith. Fee: $55.00. Registration deadline: Friday, May 25.

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June 25, 2013 - Business After 5 Presents

July 10, 2013 - Dragonflies and Damselflies

July 12, 2013 - The Wonderful World of Summer Wildflowers

July 13, 2013 - Nature and Wildlife Photography

July 13, 2013 - The Arboretum Presents Shorebirds

September 14, 2013 - The Arboretum Annual Plant Sale

September 15, 2013 - The Arboretum Presents The

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