BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MERA - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MERA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T150000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203006Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001016-1785934800-1785942000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-08-05/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260805T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001137-1785934800-1785945600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-08-05/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260806T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001259-1786006800-1786024800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-08-06/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260807T120000 DTSTAMP:20250930T223943Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001909-1786096800-1786104000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Art Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-08-07/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T220000 DTSTAMP:20260706T185029Z CREATED:20260629T194620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T185029Z UID:10002201-1786186800-1786226400@meraschoolhouse.org 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. The 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_5009-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260810T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T150000 DTSTAMP:20260605T130212Z CREATED:20260209T193953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T130212Z UID:10002119-1786352400-1786719600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA Children's Summer Art Camp - August DESCRIPTION:Young Artists at Play! Summer Art Camp at MERA \nMERA is offering our popular Summer Art Camp for children ages 5 to 12. There will be three camps offered July 6th to 10th\, July 20th to 24th and August 10th to 14th. Camp will be from 9am to 3pm each day. MERA Summer Art Camp offers a dynamic environment where young artists are encouraged to explore their unique voices through a variety of mediums and techniques. Over the course of the camp\, each child will have the opportunity to experiment with different materials such as watercolors\, acrylic\, collage\, sculpture\, and mixed media\, allowing them to discover which tools best express their personal creativity. Our focus is on fostering individual expression and building confidence in their artistic abilities. Children will learn not only the fundamentals of art but also how to communicate their thoughts\, feelings\, and ideas visually. With guidance and support\, they will develop their skills in a fun\, collaborative atmosphere\, embracing the joy of self-expression through art. \nThis year camp will be run by Heather Vriends\, mother of 4\, Jill of all trades\, artist\, cook\, and experienced child care provider. She will be supported by her daughter Finnlee Vriends\, and daughter-in-law MJ MacLeod. Both experienced and capable young artists. We’re so very excited to see what creations our young friends come up with this year! \nThe camp fees are $240 per child for MERA members or $300 per child for non- members. Please note: grandchildren of MERA members are entitled to members’ rate. To register\, please contact meraschoolhouse@gmail.com URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-childrens-summer-art-camp-august/2026-08-10/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art camp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000712-1786424400-1786431600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-08-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260811T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000843-1786453200-1786460400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-08-11/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T150000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203006Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001017-1786539600-1786546800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-08-12/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260812T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001138-1786539600-1786550400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-08-12/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260813T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001260-1786611600-1786629600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-08-13/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260814T120000 DTSTAMP:20250930T223943Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001910-1786701600-1786708800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Art Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-08-14/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000713-1787029200-1787036400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-08-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260818T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000844-1787058000-1787065200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-08-18/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T150000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203006Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001018-1787144400-1787151600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-08-19/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260819T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001139-1787144400-1787155200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260820T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001261-1787216400-1787234400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T120000 DTSTAMP:20250930T223943Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001911-1787306400-1787313600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Art Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260710T181543Z CREATED:20260710T181543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T181543Z UID:10002203-1787389200-1787400000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Private Rental DESCRIPTION:Location: Dean Hall\nJudy Hall – Dalhousie Lake Association URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/private-rental-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000714-1787634000-1787641200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-08-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260825T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000845-1787662800-1787670000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-08-25/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T150000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203006Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001019-1787749200-1787756400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-08-26/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260826T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001140-1787749200-1787760000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-08-26/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260827T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001262-1787821200-1787839200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Heritage Weavers DESCRIPTION:Meeting Place: Dean Hall \nContact Person: Lise Loader \nThis collective has expanded significantly from a core group over the last few years. \nThe weavers gather to plan and work on projects and are available to share ideas\, advice and enthusiasm with each other and newer weavers. It’s an apprentice-like learn-as-you-go environment suited to those who have taken an introduction to weaving weekend workshop at a guild. \nWe have 7 looms of various sizes and styles at MERA. Some of these looms are set up with extra-long warps which become cooperative projects that various members work on when they can. \nAs with all groups at the Schoolhouse\, you must have a MERA membership to become a regular member of the MERA Heritage Weavers. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/heritage-weavers-101/2026-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260828T120000 DTSTAMP:20250930T223943Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T223943Z UID:10001912-1787911200-1787918400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Art Circle DESCRIPTION:Join us and  learn from and be inspired by what others in the group are working on. There is plenty of time to work on your own piece and also trade ideas and techniques with others in a casual way. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/art-circle-51/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000715-1788238800-1788246000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-09-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000846-1788267600-1788274800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meeting Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin \nWe are a joyful group of potters who share space\, tools and experience in the basement of the MERA schoolhouse. We are organized as a co-operative\, sharing responsibility for making our studio a fun\, open\, supportive and safe place to enjoy creating works in clay both on and away from the wheel.\nEach studio member is encouraged to participate in both individual and collective projects\, to contribute to studio maintenance tasks\, and to teach and learn from the other potters. MERA potters also organize learning and teaching opportunities in the form of in-house workshops and sessions led by professional potters and contribute to the Annual MERA Christmas Fair. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-106/2026-09-01/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260901T200000 DTSTAMP:20250907T201144Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T201144Z UID:10000930-1788285600-1788292800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/board-meeting-13/2026-09-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T150000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203006Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203006Z UID:10001020-1788354000-1788361200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Heather Vriends URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-09-02/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001141-1788354000-1788364800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:MERA's Needle Pushers DESCRIPTION:  \nMeeting Space: MERA Room \nContact Person: Bonnie McQuatt \nWe welcome anyone who might have new techniques or designs to share or perhaps just has a desire to try something new. \nMost of the fun of quilting is being with the people we quilt with. Newcomers learn by doing. If you would like to try quilting with us we will share our supplies with you until you figure out if quilting is your thing or not. The requirements for quilting are minimal. Those who have a portable sewing machine\, rotary cutter and mat will bring that equipment when we are starting a quilt and we work together cutting out the pattern and assembling the quilt. Once the hand quilting begins each person needs their own thimble\, scissors and quilting needles. \n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meras-needle-pushers-50/2026-09-02/ CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR