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EVENTS
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Groundhogfest
Annual event that takes place the first
weekend of February.
For more information call
613-395-4199. Hosted by Stirling & District Lions-
www.stirlinganddistrictlions.com
MARCH
APRIL
April 19, 2008
Stirling Trash Bash
Contact Elisha Maguire for more information.
April 20- 30, 2008
Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise
Spring Sidewalk Sale
MAY
May 3-4, 2008
Antique Car Show
& Flea Market
May 24, 2008
Farmers Market Kick-Off
The
Farmers Market Kick-off celebrates the opening of the Stirling Farmers
Market located at the Municipal parking lot on East Front Street and
the Covered Bridge. Family events will continue throughout the day from
8:00 am- 1:00 pm for Free Admission! The kick-off will end with a
street dance featuring the classic rock band "Groundspeed" from 8:00
pm- 1:00 am. For more information contact Elisha Maguire at
613-395-3341 or edo@stirling-rawdon.com.
Farmers' Market Registration Form/ Policies
Stirling-Rawdon
Farmers' Market
Open mid-May to Thanksgiving weekend. Market located at the Municiapl
parking lot/ covered bridge on East Front Street. Takes place Saturdays
from 8:00 AM to l:00 PM. For more information or to become a vendor
contact Elisha Maguire.
JUNE
June
13-15, 2008
Stirling Truck
Show
and Shine
Highlights
for the Truck Show include:
Truck
Show and Shine competition, 2nd Annual Canaidan 'Big Rig Build
Off', 2nd Annual Circle Check competition, 2nd Annual Pit Crew
Challenge, Educational seminars, and Vendors Rows.
To
check out the complete scehdule for this fun family weekend visit
the website at www.truckshowandshine.com.
For
more information contact Dave Potts at 613-395-3119.
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June 27-28, 2008
Stirling Festival of the Arts/ Canada Day Celebration
June 27- Street Dance at the Covered Bridge parking lot.
8:00 pm- 2:00 am
June 28- Festivities/ Festival fo the Arts
Stirling is celebrating its 7th
annual Festival of the Arts in 2008.
This year the Stirling BIA is combining this festival with the
celebration of Canada Day, making it bigger and better then ever! The
Festival of the Arts is a show and sale with emphaiss on creativity and
originality. We will also be featuring Canada Day kids acitvites
throughout the weekend, dances, and an amazing fireworks display. For
more information or to be featured as an artist/ crafter for the
weekend contact Elisha Maguire at 613-395-3341 or edo@stirling-rawdon.com.
JULY
AUGUST
August 14-17, 2008
Stirling 150th Agricultural Fair
The
Stirling
Agricultural Fair is an annual event that residents wait all year for.
Spend
the weekend at the Stirling Fairgrounds and check out the Agricultural
Heritage
Museum, animal shows, derbies, rides, and great Canadian performances
that are
always a huge hit. This year the Stirling Fair will be celebrating its
150th year and will be featuring the cnadian Country group Emerson
Drive! It’s a fun filled weekend that you won’t want to miss! For more
information visit www.stirlingfair.com.
August 14-24, 2008
Stirling's 150th Anniversary
Many events will be planned starting with the Agricultural Fair,
parades, dances, Kids’s Day, Farmer's Day and much more. As events are
organized we will keep you informed.
Contact – Mike Wells, Chair- 613-395-5289 (H) or 613-395-3375 (W)
or coach-wells@hotmail.com or Debbie Locke, Secretary- 613-395-1534.
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Stirling House Tours
Enjoy your time visiting the
beautiful homes of residents within the
community. Have
the opportunity to meet new people from the village, get great tips on
home
décor and how to make your home stand out during the holiday
season! For more information contact Jack and Sandy Donnan at
613-395-2976.
DECEMBER
December 5, 2008
Stirling Santa
Clause Parade
The Stirling
Santa Clause Parade is an annual event that families in the area love
to
participate in. Bring the kids and come see Santa and his crew in
downtown
Stirling. Takes place the first Friday of December @ 6:30 pm starting
at the arena. Stores are open
late for shopping and treats so don’t miss the joyous
Santa Parade!
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NOTICES
NOTE: If your organization has an
upcoming event that should be listed here, please forward the
information to Elisha Maguire.
PREPARING FOR 2008 - THE STIRLING SCHOOL
REUNION
In 2008,
Stirling will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary. To celebrate the
Committee is planning 10 days of festivities. One of the events is a Stirling
Senior School Reunion. The meet and greet will be for students and
staff who attended
any of the Stirling Schools. For more information contact Elisha
Maguire at 613-395-3341 or edo@stirling-rawdon.com.
Reunion Registration Form
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Stirling & District
MINOR SOCCER Association
March 29 &
April 15
9:00 am-2:00pm
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At Stirling Arena for
all Leagues- Ages 4-18
FEE: $75 per child
Family: $225
Soccer Season runs May 20-July 19
Late Registration Fee ($25)
Please Bring Health Card to register!
Computer Courses
Available at the
Stirling Public Library! See ad for more details!
BELLYDANCE INSTRUCTION & PERFORMANCE
Starting Tuesday,
April 1, 2008 a 10 week
evening beginner belly dancing class will begin.
Location: Laughing
Buddha Centre, 17 West Front Street.
Cost: $100 includes music and choreography.
Limited space so please register early
with Christina/Shekina at the Ananda Wellness Centre or (613) 395-1800.
For more information visit Shekina's Temple.
PEACEFUL WARRIOR KARATE CLUB
Stirling Primary School Gym.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
See PeacefulWarrior.com
for
details or call Sensei Dan at 613-395-4747.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Quinte Therapeutic Riding Association needs volunteers for its
spring program. Must be over 14 years of age, have transportation and
be able to commit to three hours per week for 12 weeks to help in the
lessons by grooming horses and sidewalking with riders, assisting
riders with exercises and games. Training provided. Come out and have
fun. For more information, please call 395-2990.
TAI CHI
Weekly Tai Chi classes and Jiu Jitsu classes are offered by Bob and Bev
Leonard. Please call 395 2835 for further information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A few hours a week to make a world of difference!
Community Care for Central Hastings is a volunteer-based agency for
seniors and adults with physical disabilities living in the Central
Hastings area. We need volunteers to make reassurance calls, make
friendly visits, assist at the Diner's Club, help with fundraising,
help at special events, and much more. For further information please
call 473-9009.
DanceIT!
The fun way
to exercise! Dance whenever your soul here's the music! Classes are
being held in Belleville and Stirling. For more information contact
Helen at 966-7841, or e-mail helenklein03@aol.com.
Community
Partners for Success Play Group
for Moms, Caregivers and their kids
– Monday thru Friday. Contact: 395-1120 .
Stirling Lions
Bingo on Monday evenings- 6:30 PM at Lions Hall.
Foot
Clinic
Held every second Thursday of the month at St. John's Parish Hall.
VON Foot Care Clinic. For further information or to make an
appointment, please contact Anne White at 395-1104.
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