Bistro 103

At the Community Support Centre

Community Cafe - unit #19 - 103 Inverness St. Caledonia

Monday, Thursday, Friday

FREE DINE-IN ONLY Breakfast

Providing access to a heathy and delicious food for the community!

Select from our amazing Bistro Breakfast Bar of cold cereal, fresh fruit, muffins, bagels, tea biscuits, english muffins, and many more

Fresh Hot Coffee, Tea

Juice

Made to order

Monday Bistro Egg Muffin  (egg, cheese and sausage)

Thursday Veggie Omelet with Cheese

Friday either Belgian Waffles or French Toast or Pancakes

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Tasty Tuesday  11:30-12:30

Join the Community Cafe at the Community Support Centre 103 Inverness St. in Caledonia every Tuesday

Sandwich, Soup and a Treat

$6.00(or amount within your means)

Pre-Registration is required - Deadline Monday 12noon

Meet new friends join the conversation and play a free game of bingo following Lunch with Cypress 55+ Group

Blooms for a Cause is back! Norfolk Haldimand Hospice is hosting their Hanging Basket Sale just in time for Mother’s Day! It is an opportunity for you to save money on gorgeous spring baskets and support a wonderful cause with plants from Colonial Flowers. Order your beautiful baskets until April 30th, all proceeds help the NHCH continue supporting community members with life-limiting illness and those who have experienced loss. 

Haldimand County Public Library invites the community to get creative and participate in its 12th Annual April Poetry Contest. 

This year's theme is "Family." Submitted poems should explore the importance of family, what family means to the writer, or a specific aspect of family life, such as love, birth, or loss. To showcase the diverse meaning of family, poems can also illustrate different emotional bonds with non-relatives, such as pets, friends, or caregivers.

Poems can be submitted online through the Library's website or in person at any library branch from April 1 to 30. Each poem that meets the contest criteria will have a chance to win a cash prize in one of the following categories:

• Primary - Kindergarten to Grade 3
• Junior - Grade 4 to Grade 6
• Intermediate - Grade 7 to Grade 10
• Senior - Grade 11 to Grade 12
• Adult - Ages 18 and up

Judging will take place at the beginning of May, and cash prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third-place winners in each category. The first prize will be $50, the second prize $35, and the third prize $20. Winners will be announced in mid-May, and an awards ceremony will follow. 

The prizes for the April Poetry Contest have been generously sponsored by The Friends of the Dunnville Library, The Friends of the Jarvis Library, and The Friends of the Caledonia Library. 

For more information on contest rules and submission details, visit haldimandlibrary.ca/poetrycontest.  

Haldimand Museums has partnered with Dunnville Secondary School’s art class for a third year to create a special art exhibit and auction, “We Chair-ish You In Haldimand County.”  

The exhibit will be on display at Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum (3514 Rainham Road, Selkirk) from April 7 to May 29, featuring a variety of re-purposed wooden chairs with original designs that showcase the students' unique imagination and abilities.

An exhibit opening will be held on Wednesday, April 16, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., offering an opportunity to meet the young artists and hear what their artwork represents. 

Closing out the exhibit, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate these young local artists with an art auction at the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum. The auction will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 with all proceeds benefitting Haldimand Museums.   

For more information on Museum programs, exhibits and special events, visit haldimandcounty.ca/museums, email museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum at 905-776-3319.

Everyone is invited to the Annual “Caledonia Easter Egg Hunt” on Good Friday, April 18th, 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia.

The Egg Hunts will be divided into age categories for the safety and comfort of all children. Please be aware of Hunt times and age categories, particularly if you have children of various ages.

With the exception of guardians of children with special needs, ONLY guardians of children in the 0 to 3 years of age category will be allowed onto the Hunt field.  Again, this is for the safety of the children and ensures that guardians on the sidelines can see their child (4 to 12 years of age) on the field. Guardians are asked to watch children outside of the Hunt Field fence.

NEW – If you are a guardian of a special needs child, please email director@caledoniabia.ca for a Hunt field “ticket”. The field ticket will be pinned to parent for Hunt field access.

Egg Hunt Schedule:
0-3 years of age – 12 noon to 12:30 pm – Guardian permitted onto Hunt Field in this group only.
4-5 years of age – 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
6 -8 years of age – 1:30 pm to 2 pm
9 – 12 years of age – 2:15 pm to 2:45 pm

Bunny (De) Tails:
– No registration required.
– No cost – Thanks to event Sponsors, this is a free event!
– Please show kindness to all Volunteers and others in attendance!
– Dress for the weather. Rubber boots are recommended.
– The Caledonia Lions will be selling hotdogs, hamburgers and fries at the Egg Hunt.
– If the weather is bad, the event will move inside, to the Caledonia Lions Hall.

Easter Egg Hunt Party in Victoria Park

92.9 The Grand calls upon our community to support the Haldimand County network of Food Banks during their time of need.

Please check out the following links and see how your family or place of work can help support the food banks in Haldimand County. 

CALEDONIA AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK

SIX NATIONS FOOD BANK 

HAGERSVILLE FOOD BANK

CAYUGA FOOD BANK

HAMILTON FOOD SHARE

Are you questioning if you have brain changes or if you live with Alzheimer's or other types of Dementia?

The Bumble Bee Memory/Dementia Coffee group meets every Tuesday from 1:30-3pm at the Community Support Centre Haldimand-Norfolk located at Unit 1-103 Inverness Street, Caledonia. 

Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided, free of charge.

Please call or email to register. 905-765-4408 or info@cschn.org

Join Haldimand Museums for their annual Spring Trivia Night on Thursday, April 24, 2025 at the Cayuga Legion (11 Talbot Street West). Anyone interested in participating is encouraged to pull together a 4-person team and register early to secure their table.  

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. with dinner, including pulled pork on a bun, apple slaw, fries and dessert, served at 5:30 pm. A vegetarian option is also available. 

Following dinner, attendees will enjoy a fun-filled evening of friendly competition with a spirited pop culture trivia contest. Test your knowledge of recent history, pop-culture, trends and the trivial. Along with bragging rights, the first-place team will receive the coveted ‘Wisdom Trophy’! 

Registration can be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca using activity code 26774. The cost per person is $30 and covers both the meal and trivia.

Proceeds from the evening support ongoing Haldimand Museums’ ongoing program and exhibition development.

For additional information about this event, please contact museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Parkview Church is back with their free tax clinics!  

PARKVIEW CHURCH - 9:30 A.M. To 11 A.M. 

Get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers can do your tax return for you! 

Tax year 2024 will take priority during Mar., Apr. & May. 

The number of clients served and the number of years filed may vary, depending on the volunteers available. 

CLINIC DATES:

MARCH 15 - MARCH 29 

APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 

MAY 10

JUNE 7 

SEPTEMBER 20

OCTOBER 25 

For CRA go to canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-800-959-8281. 

Parkview Church web site: parkviewchurchhamilton.ca 

Volunteers are not employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Started in 2015 by Knights of Columbus St. Patrick’s Council 9300, the annual Caledonia Community Chili-Fest has assisted local families in crisis with children who are either very ill or have a challenging condition that requires major medical treatment/support and community assistance.

Through the support of our community, local businesses, and organizations the event has raised $200,000 since 2015 to assist these worthwhile families.

Please come join us on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 4 to 8 pm for the 9th Annual Caledonia Community Chili-Fest at the Riverside Exhibition Centre at the Caledonia Fair Grounds

For more information or to participate/volunteer please contact or complete the form online.

Come out to Case United Church for a delicious all you can eat Spaghetti Dinner!

Enjoy Spaghetti with Special Meat Sauce, salad, rolls, pickles, a beverage and fabulous pie dessert!

Served @ 4:45 pm & @7:00pm - TAKE OUT AVAILABLE

TICKETS 

Adult $20.00 

Children 6 to 12 $10.00 

Children 5 & under Free 

Craft, Bake and Planters Sale will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 9am-12pm

Calling all bird enthusiasts! You wont want to miss the excitement at Ruthven Park's Bird Festival!

Join us for an unforgettable day of birdwatching, banding demonstrations, raptor show with Wild Ontario, Little Tracks Petting Zoo, guided hikes, craft activities, concession stand and more!

Saturday, May 3rd 2025
10am - 2pm
$20 per car

Rooftop Birdwatching is by pre-registration on the website only: www.ruthvenpark.ca/tickets

243 Haldimand HWY 54
Cayuga, ON
N0A1Eo

9th Annual Spring Food Drive

This April, Gateway Church teams will drop off flyers in the community with details about our Spring Food Drive, including a wish list of most-needed items.

Food Pickup Day: Saturday, May 3

Please place your donations outside on your front step by 10:00 AM with the flyer attached so our teams know it is for pickup.

Not Home That Day? You can drop off your donation at Gateway Church between April 22 – May 2 during the following times:

• Sunday mornings

• Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM

Most Wanted Items:

• Children’s school snacks

• Juice boxes

• Canned fruit

• Apple juice

• Sugar

• Canned meat

• Peanut butter

• Cereal

• Crackers

• Canned tomatoes

• Pasta sauce

• Laundry soap

• Shampoo and conditioner

• Toilet paper

• Feminine hygiene products

• Clean grocery bags

Thank you for helping us support families in need in our community.

Enjoy the Dutch Canadian Veterans Association's 35th consecutive year for the celebration of the Liberation of Holland on May 5th, this year is number 80.

Service will be held at 11am at the barn in St Elizabeth Village

Service includes speeches and laying wreaths of flowers.

After service enjoy coffee and a light lunch with community members.

🎸 Experience "A Night in Nashville" with The Blackstones!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of country music, excitement, and Southern charm! Join us on Friday, May 9, 2025, for "A Night in Nashville", a high-energy concert featuring the incredible sounds of The Blackstones.

​🎶 What’s in Store?
Enjoy live performances by The Blackstones, a band known for their authentic country vibes and electrifying stage presence. Plus, test your skills and have a blast riding our mechanical bull!

​🍹 Drinks & Snacks
Quench your thirst at the bar with beer, coolers, and mixed drinks, all available for just $6 each. Hungry? Pizza and snacks will also be available for purchase throughout the night.

​🎟️ Ticket Information

• Early Bird Admission: $15 (available online until April 20, 2025)

• Regular Admission: $20 (after April 20 or at the door)

Proceeds from this event will support The Caledonia Fair, Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, and The Caledonia Lions Club.

​🕗 Event Details

• Doors open at 8:00 PM

• Concert and activities kick off shortly after

Don’t miss this incredible night of country music, fun, and community spirit!

📅 Mark your calendar for May 9, 2025, and join us for A Night in Nashville!

Jarvis Community Christian School - Mothers Day Spring Thing - Saturday, May 10, 2025. 139 Talbot Street East, Jarvis, ON.  Breakfast buffet, plant and bake sale, Gourmet Meats dessert boxes, cake auction, vendor market, VG meats fundraiser and Dutch croquette orders contact Joanne Heeg (by April 25) or check out all of the above at  www.ourschool.auction/jccs2025 

Parkview Church is back with their free tax clinics!  

PARKVIEW CHURCH - 9:30 A.M. To 11 A.M. 

Get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers can do your tax return for you! 

Tax year 2024 will take priority during Mar., Apr. & May. 

The number of clients served and the number of years filed may vary, depending on the volunteers available. 

CLINIC DATES:

MARCH 15 - MARCH 29 

APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 

MAY 10

JUNE 7 

SEPTEMBER 20

OCTOBER 25 

For CRA go to canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-800-959-8281. 

Parkview Church web site: parkviewchurchhamilton.ca 

Volunteers are not employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Check out the plant and yard sale at the Onondaga Community Hall! All proceeds will benefit the Onondaga Community Hall and Middleport Heritage Society. 

YARD SALE ITEM DONATION:

May 14th: 4-8pm

May 15th: 4-8pm 

ITEMS WANTED:

- books

- shoes

- bags

- accessories 

- records, CDs or DVDs

- tools / gardening tools

- working electronics

- kitchenware and dishes

- home decor

- furniture 

- bikes

- toys (gently used)

Community Bingo is back at Waterford District High School on Wednesday March 5, 2025. With 10 games, cash prizes, a 50/50 draw, and seating for over 400 people, our BINGO nights are a ton of fun! Shaw's Dogs and Spuds will be serving up the food truck favourites and the WDHS Students' Council will be selling popcorn and snacks. With the goal of removing student financial barriers to the high school experience, all proceeds go towards WDHS extra curricular activities, team, groups, and events. Come out, have some fun, and support a great cause! Doors open at 5pm. Games start at 6pm. 227 Main St. S, Waterford, N0E1Y0 Community members welcome. Cash event. Must be 18+ Bingo License: 855850 50/50 License: 855849

Haldimand Museums has partnered with Dunnville Secondary School’s art class for a third year to create a special art exhibit and auction, “We Chair-ish You In Haldimand County.”  

The exhibit will be on display at Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum (3514 Rainham Road, Selkirk) from April 7 to May 29, featuring a variety of re-purposed wooden chairs with original designs that showcase the students' unique imagination and abilities.

Closing out the exhibit, residents and visitors are invited to celebrate these young local artists with an art auction at the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum. The auction will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 with all proceeds benefitting Haldimand Museums.   

For more information on Museum programs, exhibits and special events, visit haldimandcounty.ca/museums, email museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca or call the Wilson MacDonald Memorial School Museum at 905-776-3319.

Parkview Church is back with their free tax clinics!  

PARKVIEW CHURCH - 9:30 A.M. To 11 A.M. 

Get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers can do your tax return for you! 

Tax year 2024 will take priority during Mar., Apr. & May. 

The number of clients served and the number of years filed may vary, depending on the volunteers available. 

CLINIC DATES:

MARCH 15 - MARCH 29 

APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 

MAY 10

JUNE 7 

SEPTEMBER 20

OCTOBER 25 

For CRA go to canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-800-959-8281. 

Parkview Church web site: parkviewchurchhamilton.ca 

Volunteers are not employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Ancaster Heritage Days is almost here! Join us for a fun-filled day featuring local vendors for shopping unique finds, plus the Soap Box Derby, a lively parade, a free KidsWorld with performances and inflatables, a Teen Scene, and delicious food trucks!

Celebrate our community’s rich traditions with family and friends. Don’t miss it!

VENDORS APPLY: linktr.ee/loveoflocalmarkets
#AncasterHeritageDays #FamilyFun#ShopLocal

Saturday June 21, 2025

Step into a world of beauty, creativity and charm with our
Secret Garden Experience—an enchanting escape that blends floral artistry, delicious indulgence, and history!

Registration is open for the following two workshops:

Bouquet Workshop & Cream Tea
10:00AM- 1:00PM

Floral Arrangement Workshop & Cream Tea
2:00PM -5:00PM

Don’t miss this unforgettable experience of floral artistry, delicious treats and historic charm!

Limited spots available. Pre-registration required www.ruthvenpark.ca/tickets

Brantford’s loudest fundraiser rides again!

Volunteer community group Ensuring Brant is continuing the 20-year tradition of fundraising support for Lansdowne Children’s Centre for child development, organizing the 21st Charity Motorcycle Ride for Lansdowne Kids, to roll out from Brimich Logistics on Saturday, June 28. 

Brian Kinrade, born, raised and resident of Brantford and multi-time rider in the charity event, is leading the volunteer group made up of past riders, Lansdowne client families, and supporters of Grand Erie’s children’s treatment center.

In 2025, the ride will start and finish at Brimich Logistics, 15 Kraemer’s Way in Brantford, off Highway-403 at Oak Park Road. The event includes a continental breakfast, hot lunch, live music, and a 90-minute police-escorted tour leaving Brantford to travel along the Grand River into Haldimand County, returning across the north of Norfolk County into Brant County and Brantford. Brantford Police lead the ride, often joined by motorcycle riding police escorts from other regions including Waterloo, Hamilton and London.

Registration and check-in will open at 9:00 a.m. in the morning, and at 11:00 a.m. kickstands will go up to begin the ride.

Parkview Church is back with their free tax clinics!  

PARKVIEW CHURCH - 9:30 A.M. To 11 A.M. 

Get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers can do your tax return for you! 

Tax year 2024 will take priority during Mar., Apr. & May. 

The number of clients served and the number of years filed may vary, depending on the volunteers available. 

CLINIC DATES:

MARCH 15 - MARCH 29 

APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 

MAY 10

JUNE 7 

SEPTEMBER 20

OCTOBER 25 

For CRA go to canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-800-959-8281. 

Parkview Church web site: parkviewchurchhamilton.ca 

Volunteers are not employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Parkview Church is back with their free tax clinics!  

PARKVIEW CHURCH - 9:30 A.M. To 11 A.M. 

Get your benefits and credits. If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, volunteers can do your tax return for you! 

Tax year 2024 will take priority during Mar., Apr. & May. 

The number of clients served and the number of years filed may vary, depending on the volunteers available. 

CLINIC DATES:

MARCH 15 - MARCH 29 

APRIL 12 - APRIL 26 

MAY 10

JUNE 7 

SEPTEMBER 20

OCTOBER 25 

For CRA go to canada.ca/taxes-help or call 1-800-959-8281. 

Parkview Church web site: parkviewchurchhamilton.ca 

Volunteers are not employees of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Love of Local is back with their amazing Grinchmas Market! Check out a huge variety of local vendors, shop all things Christmas and knock those last gifts off your Christmas List! On at the Caledonia Lions Hall from 11 to 3pm, all are welcome!