Ongoing to December 21, 2008
Fergus, Small Town Giant: Beatty Brothers of Fergus, 1874-1964 exhibit
Wellington County Museum & Archives, County Road 18
In honour of the 175th anniversary of the founding of Fergus, this major exhibit tells the story of the growth of a small town maker of farm implements into one of Canada’s foremost manufacturers of household products and wartime munitions. Spanning seventy critical years of industrial and social history, Beatty’s impact on local, national and military history is portrayed in a display of photos and objects.
www.wcm.on.ca,
519-846-0916

Ongoing to December 30, 2008
Baden, Digging up Wilmot
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
What was here before? For this exhibit we will dig for the truth. A fascinating display that travels through the history of our beautiful township, beginning with fossils from pre-historic times, to Native artifacts, pioneer pieces, all the way to Victorian "trash." The exhibit will highlight William John Wintemberg born in New Dundee, who was the first archaeologist in Canada to study the various aboriginal cultures of Ontario scientifically and was long recognized as the leading authority on that subject. Items kindly on loan from the Ministry of Culture, the ROM and local residents.
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca

Ongoing to January 9, 2009
Toronto, If You Could Travel to Mars, Would You Go?
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd
FACING MARS is an innovative exhibition focused on the real challenges of sending human explorers to Mars and will be a mainstay at the Ontario Science Centre. With more than 30 exhibits, FACING MARS  combines a range of hands-on experiences with compelling artifacts, such as a rare Mars meteorite from West Africa, and stunning imagery to engage participants in the real physical, psychological and scientific challenges involved in journeying to Mars.
416-696-1000
call_centre@osc.on.ca

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October 13, 2008
Kitchener, Apple Harvest Day
Doon Heritage Crossroads, 10 Huron Road
Sample heritage apples. $7 adult, $4 child.
519-748-1914
www.region.waterloo.on.ca/doon

October 18, 2008
Baden, Hocus Pocus Halloween Workshop
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road W.
Cost: $15 per child
519-634-8444
www.wilmot.ca

October, 23, 2008
Harrow, Harvest Moon - John R. Park Homestead and Conservation Area, 915 County Rd 50 East
Enjoy this fall family evening program. Make your own punched-tin lantern, dip a tallow candle and listen to a scary story by candlelight in the 1842 farm house. Pre-registration required, limited numbers. @ 7:30pm. $8.00/person
Janet Cobban
519-738-2029
jrph@erca.org

October 24, 2008
Stratford, An Evening of Scotch Mist
Arden Park Hotel, 552 Ontario Street
Five course meal based on a Scottish menu with matching single malt and blended scotches.  Wine is served instead of Scotch if desired. Fee: TBD
519-271-3499

October 25-26 2008
West Montrose and surrounding area, The 6th Annual Kissing Bridge Trail Studio Tour
This Fall, take a scenic drive through our  countryside and historic neighbourhoods in  Elmira, St. Jacobs, West Montrose, Conestogo and Wallenstein AND, visit artists in their homes and studios! Take this self-guided tour and set your own pace...visit artists in any order...No tickets to buy and there is plenty of free parking at all locations. Meet artists and explore  their original works and creative processes ranging from the ancient Japanese art of Raku pottery, wildlife sculpture, delectable gourmet foods, wood turning, oil and watercolour painting, and more.
Natalie Prevost-Mero
barefootpotter@hotmail.com
519-669-0545