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SUMMARY:Soaring Through Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day filled with music\, creativity\, and endless fun at our special event Soaring Through Summer.\nIT’S FUN AND IT’S FREE! \nThe event takes place at two locations in McDonalds Corners\, MERA Schoolhouse and the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Society (the AgHall). This exciting family-friendly event is designed to bring joy and excitement to children of all ages. \nPART 1\nIt starts at the AgHall (194 Cameron’s Road) from 11 am to 4 pm with everything related to FLIGHT \nFrom arts and crafts to hands-on games and activities and live music. The day is filled with demonstrations of drones and presentations on birds. Children of all ages can immerse themselves in games\, build kites\, birdhouses\, airplanes in arts and crafts zone\, explore award winning film shorts on flight\, dance along to lively tunes in the music area. Face painting and bubble play will add to the magic\, making the festival an unforgettable experience for kids and parents alike. \nIn addition to all the fun-filled activities\, numerous community organizations\, and vendors will be onsite at the Ag Hall. And of course\, no festival is complete without delicious food—there will be plenty of options available to keep everyone fueled for the day’s adventures! \nPART 2\nIt continues at MERA Schoolhouse (974 Dalhousie Concession 9A) with art\, music and pizza from 4 pm to 10 pm \nTake in the artworks of Michael Flahault\, and discover a wide array of works from aviation to landscapes and portraits\, a must see! We will raffle off one of his paintings. The draw takes place at 6 pm. \nEnjoy refreshments from MERA Café and Pizza from MERA’s famous Pizza Oven.\nAt 6:30 pm we have a special concert from our favourite musical family\, TriPOD\, featuring award-winning singer-songwriter\, Terry Tufts with Kathryn Briggs and Beth Tufts. They will offer a mix of original music (some works dedicated to flight) and cover tunes presented with passion\, fun\, and a love of music!  \nBring the whole family to the Soaring Through Summer Festival for a day of fun\, imagination\, and community spirit! Special thanks to our volunteers and to Perth and District Community Foundation who help make this happen. For more information follow us on Facebook\, Instagram and go to our website — meraschoolhouse.org
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/soaring-through-summer-festival/
LOCATION:McDonalds Corners Ag Hall\, 194 Cameron Road\, McDonalds Corners\, ON\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Open House at MERA! 
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to MERA’s Fall Open House at the Schoolhouse on Saturday October 17th  from 12 to 3 p.m. \nMERA is located at 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners. \nCome and learn about all the wonderful things going on at MERA! \nThe Open House is a great opportunity to discover the programs that happen regularly at MERA and to meet members of the MERA community. Through displays\, demonstrations and great conversations you will find out more about MERA’s diverse arts programs\, exhibits\, concert series\, camps\, events\, history\, workshops and so much more. \nRound out the fun afternoon with refreshments. Our doors are open and all are welcome. \nMERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) is committed to facilitating activities and programs for all ages which help bring this rural community together\, to promoting access to the arts\, and to creating an awareness and appreciation of the role of the arts in well-being. Visit our Facebook page.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-open-house/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:MERA Christmas Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Annual MERA Christmas Fair returns this year! \nSaturday November 14th from 9 am to 3 pm.  \nThe Annual MERA Christmas Fair returns this year! Please join us at the MERA Schoolhouse (974 Dalhousie Concession 9A) in McDonald’s Corners on Saturday November 14th from 9 am to 3 pm. Since 2005\, MERA (McDonald’s Corners & Elphin Recreation & Arts) has hosted our Christmas Fair where local artisans offer wonderful and unique items for sale. The Christmas Fair is MERA largest fundraising event of the year and a percentage of vendor fees are donated to MERA. A nutritious light lunch will be provided by the MERA cafe. There will also be a bake sale and a draw featuring donated items from our vendors. \nThe vendors at this year’s Christmas fair include: Fine Chocolates by Ludwig Ratzinger\, Vegan Soaps \, Wall Art and Sun catchers by Marlene Keenan\, Unique Custom Blends of Spices by Carly’s Spices\, Resin and Wood/ Stained Glass by Liana and Taina Sodonis\, Cornhusk Dolls by Marilyn Nicholas Dahan\, Jewelry by Patti-Jo Wilson of PJ’s Pretties\, Handmade Cards and Bookmarks Emily Wilson\, Woodturning by Keith Johnson\, Woodwork Creations by Barry Russell and Tim Booth\, Unique Woven Textiles by The MERA Heritage Weavers and Functional and Decorative Pottery by The MERA Potters. \nBy shopping at the MERA Christmas Fair you are helping to support your local arts & recreation facility to have music events\, workshops\, community dinners and much more.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-christmas-fair/
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