BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MERA - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MERA 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: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/ LOCATION:Ontario 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/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260902T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001020-1788354000-1788361200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin 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/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260903T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001263-1788426000-1788444000@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-101/2026-09-03/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260904T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001913-1788516000-1788523200@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-51/2026-09-04/ 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:20260908T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000716-1788843600-1788850800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-09-08/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260908T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000847-1788872400-1788879600@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-106/2026-09-08/ 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:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001021-1788958800-1788966000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-09-09/ 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:20260909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260909T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001142-1788958800-1788969600@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-50/2026-09-09/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260910T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001264-1789030800-1789048800@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-101/2026-09-10/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001914-1789120800-1789128000@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-51/2026-09-11/ 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:20260911T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260911T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z CREATED:20250610T144223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z UID:10002283-1789149600-1789160400@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-3/2026-09-11/ 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:20260913T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T204532Z CREATED:20240903T212825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T204532Z UID:10000628-1789308000-1789315200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - A Kaleidoscope of Colour by The MERA Art Circle DESCRIPTION:A Kaleidoscope of Colour is an art exhibit that features the work of the MERA Art Circle. \nCome and enjoy the creativity of several of the members of this group. The MERA Art Circle that meets on Friday mornings at MERA for companionship\, artistic encouragement\, getting critique of our work\, and sharing new tools and techniques. Variety of shapes\, colours\, style and media. And variety of personalities\, inspirations and backgrounds. The group presents a show every year at MERA and these are the factors that make up this year’s show. Works range from abstract to realism\, collage to watercolours\, acrylic paints to mixed media. \nMost art pieces are for sale at reasonable prices. You can meet several of the artists and see all the work at the Meet the Artist event\, Sunday\, Sept. 13\, 2-4 PM at the MERA Schoolhouse\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A in McDonald’s Corners\, ON. \nYou can view the exhibit for the entire month September. MERA is open at other times as well\, when you can come and look at the art in the quiet of Dean Hall. To arrange to see the exhibition at other times\, please contact Tim Booth at timothybooth9@gmail.com.\nMERA (McDonalds Corners/Elphin Recreation & Arts) is committed to facilitating and promoting activities and programs for all ages which help bring this rural community together and to promoting awareness and understanding of the arts and well-being. For more information\, please visit our website www.meraschoolhouse.org. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/kaleidescope-of-color-mera-art-circle/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Art-Circle-sept-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000717-1789448400-1789455600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-09-15/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260915T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000848-1789477200-1789484400@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-106/2026-09-15/ 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:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001022-1789563600-1789570800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-09-16/ 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:20260916T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260916T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001143-1789563600-1789574400@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-50/2026-09-16/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260917T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001265-1789635600-1789653600@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-101/2026-09-17/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001915-1789725600-1789732800@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-51/2026-09-18/ 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:20260918T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260918T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z CREATED:20250610T144223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z UID:10002284-1789754400-1789765200@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-3/2026-09-18/ 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:20260920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260824T212736Z CREATED:20240624T183346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T212736Z UID:10000146-1789912800-1789920000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Music at MERA: Homewood Duo DESCRIPTION:Violinist Patrick Goodwin and pianist Reese Barkhuizen have been performing together for years but have only recently formalized their collaboration as the “Homewood Duo”. For their performance at MERA they will present “Fall Colours”\, a classical “playlist” for the autumn season. The programme contrasts the spirited energy of Beethoven with the colourful brushstrokes of Debussy\, exploring the rustic hues\, bucolic comforts\, and quiet resolutions of the fall. The programme also features solo works for both instruments\, including Mendelssohn’s beloved Rondo Capriccioso for piano and a nostalgic work for solo violin by South African composer Hendrik Hofmeyr. \nViolinist Patrick Goodwin previously held the position of concertmaster with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra\, frequently leading the orchestra in partnership with Cape Town Opera and Cape Town City Ballet. Now based in Toronto\, Patrick regularly performs with various orchestras including the Canadian Opera Company\, the Orchestra of the National Ballet of Canada\, and the newly formed Canadian Chamber Orchestra. As a passionate chamber musician\, Patrick has appeared in concert throughout South Africa and collaborates regularly with various groups in and around Toronto\, including performances with his duo and life partner\, pianist Reese Barkhuizen. \nOriginating from South Africa\, Reese Barkhuizen enjoys critical acclaim as a concert pianist\, collaborative artist\, and teacher. As well as competing in several international piano competitions\, his performances and studies have taken him from Cape Town to Finland\, China\, Estonia\, the USA\, and the United Kingdom. As an educator\, Reese has taught students at some of South Africa’s most prestigious institutions. He is currently the director of music at Sunnybrook School in Toronto where he continues to inspire and motivate students while maintaining a busy performance schedule. \nTickets are available at Tickets Please \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: $30 plus fees\nDiscount Single – 30 years & under: $10 plus fees\nDiscount Pair – 30 years & under with guest of any age (2 tickets): $20 plus fees \nFunding support provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-homewood-duo/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Patrick-Reese-Horz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z CREATED:20260914T220415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z UID:10002250-1789984800-1789992000@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-2/2026-09-21/ 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:20260922T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000718-1790053200-1790060400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000849-1790082000-1790089200@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-106/2026-09-22/ 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:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001023-1790168400-1790175600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-09-23/ 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:20260923T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260923T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001144-1790168400-1790179200@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-50/2026-09-23/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260924T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001266-1790240400-1790258400@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-101/2026-09-24/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001916-1790330400-1790337600@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-51/2026-09-25/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR