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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-101/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Weaving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z
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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-51/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T171053Z
CREATED:20261019T171053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T171053Z
UID:10002590-1794574800-1794580200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-52/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recorder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z
CREATED:20250610T144223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z
UID:10002292-1794592800-1794603600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the art of stained glass\, there is room for a few more stained glass artists. \nWith a MERA membership\, you can join the Stained Glass group and as many MERA groups as you like! Questions? meraschoolhouse@gmail.com. See lessJoin us in developing techniques in stained glass at all levels.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/stained-glass-3/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Stained Glass
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20261013T142513Z
CREATED:20250917T231759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T142513Z
UID:10001860-1794646800-1794668400@meraschoolhouse.org
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/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T144246Z
CREATED:20261006T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T144246Z
UID:10002551-1794650400-1794664800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA Saturday Cafe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-saturday-cafe-2/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Ontario
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cafe.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261115T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T133903Z
CREATED:20261013T132745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T133903Z
UID:10002576-1794751200-1794751200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Les Boréades de Montreal
DESCRIPTION:Music at MERA and the MERA Recorder Consort are thrilled to host a special performance of Early Music on November 15 by Francis Colpron\, Marie-Laurence Primeau and Tristan Best\, members Les Boréades de Montréal. The trio will perform Renaissance and Baroque music on period instruments including recorder\, traverso flute and viola da gamba. The programme will include a selection of pieces composed between the 15th and 18th centuries\, as well as a set of traditional Irish and Acadian tunes. \nNamed after the winged sons of Boreas\, Greek god of the North Wind\, Les Boréades was founded in 1991 by master recorder and traverso player Francis Colpron. Under Colpron’s artistic direction\, this baroque ensemble puts on a very successful annual concert series in Montreal\, performs in North America and Europe\, and records on the ATMA Classique label. \nIn addition to his work with Les Boréades\, Francis Colpron was associate flutist with Trinity Consort of Portland from 2000 to 2009. He has been a guest soloist with groups such as Apollo’s Fire of Cleveland\, the Edmonton Symphony\, the National Arts Centre Orchestra\, Opera Atelier\, Thirteen Strings\, the Studio de musique ancienne de Montréal\, Les Violons du Roy\, the Nova Scotia Orchestra\, and L’Harmonie des Saisons. His discography consists of more than 40 recordings. \nJoining Francis will be Marie-Laurence Primeau and Tristan Best. Marie-Laurence Primeau is a versatile artist\, equally at ease on recorder and viola da gamba which has led her to work with several well-established ensembles. Tristan Best’s musical career began with jazz guitar before moving to study viola da gamba at McGill University. Tristan now regularly performs across Canada with early music and contemporary groups on viola da gamba. \nThe MERA Recorder Consort is looking forward to participating in a recorder workshop by led by Francis Colpron before the afternoon performance on November 15.T \nFor more information Click Here \nTickets available at Tickets Please HERE \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $35 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $15 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $30 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/les-boreades-de-montreal/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z
CREATED:20260914T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z
UID:10002258-1794823200-1794830400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Monday morning open studio which runs from 10-12\, welcomes those working in all art\nand craft disciplines. It is a time to share ideas\, and create. We are a group willing to help\nothers\, offer constructive criticism\, or discuss different mediums used in the creating\nprocess. We span several different areas of art and craft.\nAttendees are required to be members of MERA and must bring their own supplies.\nDuring good weather the group pivots from the MERA schoolhouse to the great outdoors in\norder to do plein air work. It is\, therefore\, important for people interested in joining that they contact group leaders to have their name added to the group chat and have any questions answered. \nMondays\, 10-12\, excluding statutory holidays. \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio-2/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T070000
DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000726-1794891600-1794898800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Ontario
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z
UID:10000857-1794920400-1794927600@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-106/2026-11-17/
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:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z
UID:10001031-1795006800-1795014000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Pottery
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z
UID:10001152-1795006800-1795017600@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-50/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Quilting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261119T140000
DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z
UID:10001274-1795078800-1795096800@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-101/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Weaving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z
UID:10001924-1795168800-1795176000@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-51/2026-11-20/
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:20261120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T171053Z
CREATED:20261019T171053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T171053Z
UID:10002591-1795179600-1795185000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-52/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recorder
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z
CREATED:20250610T144223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z
UID:10002293-1795197600-1795208400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the art of stained glass\, there is room for a few more stained glass artists. \nWith a MERA membership\, you can join the Stained Glass group and as many MERA groups as you like! Questions? meraschoolhouse@gmail.com. See lessJoin us in developing techniques in stained glass at all levels.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/stained-glass-3/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Stained Glass
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T144246Z
CREATED:20261006T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T144246Z
UID:10002552-1795255200-1795269600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA Saturday Cafe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-saturday-cafe-2/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Ontario
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cafe.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z
CREATED:20260914T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z
UID:10002259-1795428000-1795435200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Monday morning open studio which runs from 10-12\, welcomes those working in all art\nand craft disciplines. It is a time to share ideas\, and create. We are a group willing to help\nothers\, offer constructive criticism\, or discuss different mediums used in the creating\nprocess. We span several different areas of art and craft.\nAttendees are required to be members of MERA and must bring their own supplies.\nDuring good weather the group pivots from the MERA schoolhouse to the great outdoors in\norder to do plein air work. It is\, therefore\, important for people interested in joining that they contact group leaders to have their name added to the group chat and have any questions answered. \nMondays\, 10-12\, excluding statutory holidays. \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio-2/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T070000
DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000727-1795496400-1795503600@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Ontario
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T150000
DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z
UID:10000858-1795525200-1795532400@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-106/2026-11-24/
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:20261125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z
CREATED:20240624T183411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z
UID:10001032-1795611600-1795618800@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Pottery Studio
DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-11-25/
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:20261125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T160000
DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z
UID:10001153-1795611600-1795622400@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-50/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Quilting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T140000
DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z
UID:10001275-1795683600-1795701600@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-101/2026-11-26/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Weaving
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z
CREATED:20240624T183412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z
UID:10001925-1795773600-1795780800@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-51/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T143000
DTSTAMP:20261019T171053Z
CREATED:20261019T171053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T171053Z
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SUMMARY:Recorder Consort
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/recorder-consort-52/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Recorder
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z
CREATED:20250610T144223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z
UID:10002294-1795802400-1795813200@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Stained Glass
DESCRIPTION:If you are curious about the art of stained glass\, there is room for a few more stained glass artists. \nWith a MERA membership\, you can join the Stained Glass group and as many MERA groups as you like! Questions? meraschoolhouse@gmail.com. See lessJoin us in developing techniques in stained glass at all levels.
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/stained-glass-3/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Stained Glass
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T140000
DTSTAMP:20261013T144246Z
CREATED:20261006T153759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T144246Z
UID:10002553-1795860000-1795874400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:MERA Saturday Cafe
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/mera-saturday-cafe-2/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20261022T213603Z
CREATED:20261021T211111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261022T213603Z
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SUMMARY:VALDY at Watson's Corners Community Hall
DESCRIPTION:Valdy\nand special guest Sunsdrum\nSunday\, November 29\, 2:00pm\nWatson’s Corners Community Hall\,\n1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession\, Lanark \n \nValdy is a true icon of the Canadian folk scene who brings a rich catalogue of well-known original compositions such as “Rock & Roll Song”\, “A Good Song” and “Simple Life” together with covers of other classics that he has made his own\, including “Renaissance” by David Bradstreet\, “Yes I Can” by Bob Ruzicka and “Sonny’s Dream” by Ron Hynes. \nValdy has sold more than half a million copies of his eighteen albums\, received two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year) and seven Juno nominations\, and has four Gold albums to his credit. In 2011\, Valdy was appointed the Order of Canada. \nA keen\, empathetic observer with a gentle sense of humour\, Valdy remains unaffected by all the acclaim. After over five decades on the road\, he continues to play large and small venues with the genuine energy and passion of a man still in love with people\, music and life. \nLynda Brown and Keely (Papatsie) Nicholson comprise the accomplished throat singing mother–daughter duo known as Sunsdrum (Siqiniup Qilauta). Prepare to be charmed by Linda and Keely’s joyful enthusiasm for preserving this Inuit cultural tradition while bringing it to a wider audience. \nFor more information on Valdy and Sunsdrum Click Here \nTickets available soon at Tickets Please \nPlease note that this event will take place at the Watson’s Corners Community Hall\, 1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession\, Lanark  \nThanks to the generous support of the Ontario Arts Council we are able to offer a $20 discount to those 30 years and under\, and if they wish\, an additional $20 discount for their “guest” of any age. \nRegular – 31 years & older: $35 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $15 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $30 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-valdy/
LOCATION:Watson’s Corners Community Hall\, 1132 Dalhousie 3rd Concession\, Lanark\, Ontario\, K0G 1K0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z
CREATED:20260914T220415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z
UID:10002260-1796032800-1796040000@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Open Artists Studio
DESCRIPTION:The Monday morning open studio which runs from 10-12\, welcomes those working in all art\nand craft disciplines. It is a time to share ideas\, and create. We are a group willing to help\nothers\, offer constructive criticism\, or discuss different mediums used in the creating\nprocess. We span several different areas of art and craft.\nAttendees are required to be members of MERA and must bring their own supplies.\nDuring good weather the group pivots from the MERA schoolhouse to the great outdoors in\norder to do plein air work. It is\, therefore\, important for people interested in joining that they contact group leaders to have their name added to the group chat and have any questions answered. \nMondays\, 10-12\, excluding statutory holidays. \ncontacts:\nSandy McNulty sandymcnulty8@gmail.com\nDeb Shea debjshea@gmail.com
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/open-artists-studio-2/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\,  McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Art circle,Open Art Studio
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T070000
DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z
CREATED:20240624T183413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z
UID:10000728-1796101200-1796108400@meraschoolhouse.org
SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Ontario
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