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:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001024-1790773200-1790780400@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-09-30/ 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:20260930T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001145-1790773200-1790784000@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-50/2026-09-30/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001267-1790845200-1790863200@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-101/2026-10-01/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001917-1790935200-1790942400@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-51/2026-10-02/ 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:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z CREATED:20250610T144223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z UID:10002286-1790964000-1790974800@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-3/2026-10-02/ 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:20261004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260922T132310Z CREATED:20251016T150956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T132310Z UID:10001973-1791122400-1791129600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Meet the Artist - Gloria Lee-Shoebridge DESCRIPTION:Gloria-Lee Shoebridge will be hosting a vernissage of her most recent wood sculptures and paintings at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonald’s Corners on Sunday\, October 4th from 2:00 – 4:00 pm. The show will remain open until October 31st. Visitors can drop by on the chance the Schoolhouse is open or arrange for a private tour with Gloria. 613-715-4150. \nGloria is a mostly self-taught artist. Her early years were nurtured by the natural world that surrounded her in the idyllic Souris River Valley in southern Saskatchewan. It has continued to inform her artistic vision and continued attention to details in nature ever since. \nThis October show presents many found forest remnants\, most which are on the journey transforming from tree to earth. It is this juncture that most intrigues Gloria and deals with the art of invisible mending\, similar to the Japanese art form of Kintsugi. It means the practice of repairing damaged or worn out parts\, which become part of the article’s history and aesthetic. \nThese repairs relate to the wounds and scars that become part of who we are. And how they contribute to our wholeness – healing the world\, one stitch at a time. \nAll net proceeds from the sales will be donated to support The Friends of Lanark Highlands Barbers Lake defence against a proposed gravel pit that threatens the lake. \nVisit the website URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/meet-the-artists-gloria-shoebridge/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Art,Art circle,Art exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/poster_horizontal_2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261005T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z CREATED:20260914T220415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z UID:10002252-1791194400-1791201600@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-2/2026-10-05/ 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:20261006T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000720-1791262800-1791270000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000851-1791291600-1791298800@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-106/2026-10-06/ 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:20261006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T200000 DTSTAMP:20250907T201144Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T201144Z UID:10000931-1791309600-1791316800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/board-meeting-13/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001025-1791378000-1791385200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-10-07/ 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:20261007T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001146-1791378000-1791388800@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-50/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001268-1791450000-1791468000@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-101/2026-10-08/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001918-1791540000-1791547200@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-51/2026-10-09/ 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:20261009T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261009T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z CREATED:20250610T144223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z UID:10002287-1791568800-1791579600@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-3/2026-10-09/ 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:20261012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261012T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z CREATED:20260914T220415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z UID:10002253-1791799200-1791806400@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-2/2026-10-12/ 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:20261013T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000721-1791867600-1791874800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000852-1791896400-1791903600@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-106/2026-10-13/ 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:20261014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001026-1791982800-1791990000@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-10-14/ 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:20261014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T160000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203212Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203212Z UID:10001147-1791982800-1791993600@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-50/2026-10-14/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Quilting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261015T140000 DTSTAMP:20250907T203629Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T203629Z UID:10001269-1792054800-1792072800@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-101/2026-10-15/ LOCATION:Ontario CATEGORIES:Weaving END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211735Z CREATED:20240624T183412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211735Z UID:10001919-1792144800-1792152000@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-51/2026-10-16/ 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:20261016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260929T211628Z CREATED:20250610T144223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T211628Z UID:10002288-1792173600-1792184400@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-3/2026-10-16/ 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:20261017T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261017T150000 DTSTAMP:20260924T182318Z CREATED:20250907T214402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T182318Z UID:10001857-1792238400-1792249200@meraschoolhouse.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/open-house-2026.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261018T160000 DTSTAMP:20261004T012918Z CREATED:20250221T162732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T012918Z UID:10000631-1792332000-1792339200@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Music at MERA - Lynne Hanson and Blair Michael Hogan DESCRIPTION:“Canada’s Queen of Americana” last graced the MERA stage late in 2021 and her return is long overdue. Over the last 20 years Lynne Hanson has built a solid reputation for live performance and produced 10 (and counting) albums of critically acclaimed original music including her Canadian Folk Music Award winning collaboration with Lynn Miles “Heartbreak Song for the Radio”. Lynne describes her musician’s persona as a “heartbreak poet” whose compositions include “a little blues\, a little country\, and a little folk with a whole lot of grit and capital T truth in the lyrics”. To this list we should add her great ear for intriguing melody and story lines. This folk roots blend has been labeled “Americana” and is certainly a term Lynne does not dismiss. However\, her extensive catalog offers many wonderful pieces that fall outside of that genre musically while retaining Lynne’s unmistakable rich vocals and mature lyrical standards. Joining Lynne will be Blair Michael Hogan\, her long time collaborator and one of the most gifted and versatile guitarists on the scene today. This pair will bring us a selection of material that includes some of Lynn’s newest work. Honest\, finely crafted compositions and impeccable performance. Prepare to be captivated. \nFor more information plus video Click Here \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: $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 \nBuy Now \nFunding assistance provided by the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario \n\n  URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/music-at-mera-lynne-hanson-and-blair-hogan/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://meraschoolhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/01-lynne-hanson-wall-cropped-reduced.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260922T143038Z CREATED:20260914T220415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T143038Z UID:10002254-1792404000-1792411200@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-2/2026-10-19/ 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:20261020T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T070000 DTSTAMP:20250907T194533Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T194533Z UID:10000722-1792472400-1792479600@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Closed for Cleaning DESCRIPTION: URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/closed-for-cleaning-53/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T113000 DTSTAMP:20260929T212020Z CREATED:20260929T212020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T212020Z UID:10002547-1792492200-1792495800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:Join Alexis Scott for a session of Chair Yoga. URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/chair-yoga/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261020T150000 DTSTAMP:20251007T183337Z CREATED:20240624T183413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T183337Z UID:10000853-1792501200-1792508400@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-106/2026-10-20/ 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:20261021T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260929T133751Z CREATED:20240624T183411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T133751Z UID:10001027-1792587600-1792594800@meraschoolhouse.org SUMMARY:Pottery Studio DESCRIPTION:Meetings Space: Pottery Studio (basement) \nContact Person: Lyndal Neelin URL:https://meraschoolhouse.org/event/pottery-studio-101/2026-10-21/ LOCATION:MERA Schoolhouse\, McDonald’s Corners\, 974 Dalhousie Concession 9A\, McDonalds Corners\, Ontario\, K0G 1M0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Pottery END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR