Vintage Market Trunk Sale at MERA adds to the Re-opening of the McDonald’s Corners Farmers Market The McDonald’s Corners Farmer’s Market returns to MERA this summer! On the opening weekend, MERA is also hosting a Vintage Market Trunk Sale. Please … Read More
MERA’s May Art Show Marks 100th Birthday for Award-Winning Botanic Artist The largest room at MERA (McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Recreation and Arts) is the original one room school, now named Dean Hall in honour of Ankaret Dean, one of … Read More
SUMMER ART & DRAMA CAMPS FOR KIDS We are excited to offer our popular Summer Art Camp at MERA again. MERA is holding two Art Camps this year: July 11-15 for ages 5-9 and August 8-12 for ages 10-14. This … Read More
Seedling Swap and Workshops on April 23rd, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Spring is returning and whether you have a green thumb or not, there’s so much to learn about nature through gardening. Working closely in nature, can be a … Read More
An exhibition of works by Victoria Laube runs from April 4th to the 30th. On Sunday, April 10th between 2 and 4 pm you are invited to come to the schoolhouse to meet the artist and view her work. Victoria … Read More
Meet the Artist at MERA: Michael Neelin – Sharing the Natural Beauty and Rich Architectural Heritage of the Ottawa Valley The largest room at MERA (McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Recreation and Arts) is the original one room school, now … Read More
Call for Nominations to MERA’s Board of Directors Dear members and friends of MERA. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled March 20, 2022 from 2-4 pm at the MERA Schoolhouse. All MERA members are invited to attend. Reports will be … Read More
Laurie Clark begins the 2022 Bereavement Circle on Zoom at 6:00pm on Monday January 24.
The popular Speakers Series returns this year with a new list of experts in their own fields. Cozy up at home, the Speakers Series will be held over Zoom on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Join as many … Read More
It is that time of year again, when we must ask all of you who value MERA’s place in the community to sign up for your 2022 MERA membership. Membership dues have always been a significant portion of MERA’s income … Read More