Events

Ancaster Heritage Days, Events 2011

Parking will be available at St. John's for a free will donation to 4th Ancaster Scouts or a donation of non
perishable food for St. Matthew's House Food Bank

Saturday, June 4, 2011 to Saturday, October 29, 2011
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Birds of Paradise
An exhibition of photographic art works by Janet Forjan featuring birds of
the Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise. Natural heritage of the area will
also be explored.
Date:

Tuesday, June 7th
28th Annual Ancaster Old Mill Race
(Ancaster Community Centre—opposite Ancaster High School)

The AOMR offers 3 races:

• 1 kilometer kids race
• 10 kilometer race
• 5 kilometer race


For more information visit: www.ancasteroldmillrace.com

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 to Saturday, June 11, 2011
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum - Serendipity 15 Student Art Exhibition
An exhibition of artworks in various media by local students from Ancaster High School.

Wednesday, June 8 (5:00-8:00PM)
Exhibit Opening Reception at Fieldcote
Please join us for a special Opening Reception of the exhibition, Birds of Paradise on Wednesday, June 8 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Road in Ancaster. Enjoy light refreshments on the patio and wander through the exhibition. This exhibition showcases photographic art works by Janet Forjan featuring birds of the Dundas Valley and Cootes Paradise. Natural heritage and history of this unique environment will also be explored. ; Admission to the Opening Reception is free and all are welcome. The exhibition continues during regular museum hours until October 29. 2011.

Wednesday, June 8th
Golf Tournament
Registration at 11 and shot gun start at noon.
Our 10th annual Community Links golf tournament will be held at the new Knollwood Golf Club on Book Rd W.  BBQ lunch, Dinner, prizes and silent auction will follow the golf.

We are in need of sponsors and prize donations.  
For more information contact Lisa Wert 648-6675.
www.ancastercommunityservices.ca

Thursday, June 9th (6:00PM- 9:30PM)
Tastes of Ancaster
Marquis Gardens 1365 Sandhill Drive, Ancaster, ON Featuring: Ron Palangio Band Sample the Foods of Ancaster’s best restaurants plus the Wines and Brews of the Region.
$40 per person. Tickets available at Rastin's pharmacy.

Friday, June 10th (11:00AM-3:00PM)
Strawberry Social
By A.S.A.C. At the Old Town Hall, 300 Wilson Street East. 
Contact Wilma 648-3466. 

June 10,11,12
Ancaster Heritage days Soccer Tournament
This years’ tournament represents the sixth annual edition of the Ancaster Heritage Days Tournament. We are expecting roughly 250 teams from across Ontario representing kids from U8-U18.

The weekend always represents a celebration of soccer passion and the kids always impress with their efforts and smiles. We expect to host 5,000 participants and a further 10,000 spectators and parents on each of the days of the tournament. This years’ tournament coincides with the start of the FIFA world cup, and as a result we are sure to see many fans displaying their team colours throughout the tournament.
www.ancastersoccer.com

SATURDAY JUNE 11, 2011

Rumours of War:

Have you heard the rumours? Just the other day my neighbour told me that they heard the Americans want to claim this land as theirs! This, just as we are feeling settled and happy in our new bustling village.

This was the talk 200 years ago in Ancaster and during Heritage Days this year, we will reenact some of the events of those days. There will be a civilian encampment on Wilson Street across from Village Auto. During the parade and later events, period costumed settlers will mingle with the public and hopefully attempt to have them “enlist”. In accordance with custom, those recruited will receive one replica shilling as payment.

Talk to the citizens who you will meet on the street, come and watch the drilling of the new recruits at the encampment at 1:00PM. Learn what is happening and what rumours of war they may have heard. Who knows what could happen by next year’s Heritage Days!

Pancake breakfast - 8:00AM - 11:30AM
Ancaster Masonic Hall (Wilson St.) $5/person
Sponsored by R.A.M. Chapter #155
The Royal Arch Masons of Ancaster Chapter.

St John’s Pancake Breakfast - 8:00AM - 10AM
St. John's is offering parking for a free will donation to 4th Ancaster Scouts or a donation of non perishable food for St. Matthew's House Food Bank.

Local Food and Sidewalk Sales - 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Along Wilson Street

33rd Anniversary Parade - 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Along Wilson Street
Click here for further details and for the application form (or send an email to Rick MacKenzie). Donations will be collected along the parade route to support parade costs.  

Royal Lepage will be collecting canned goods at the parade to donate to food banks. All donations would be greatly appreciated.

Strawberry Social - After the Parade until 3PM
By A.S.A.C. starting after the parade at the Old Town Hall, 300 Wilson Street East. 
Contact Wilma 648-3466. 

Soapbox Derby - Directly after the Parade
After parade.  Adult and child divisions. For complete, click here for complete details and entry forms.

Hamilton Police Mounted Patrol Unit - Before and after the Parade
Visit with the officers and learn how they provide a unique policing service to our community.

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum - (10:30AM)
Fly-by – scheduled for 10:30 AM – B25, Firefly and the Lancaster.
Kids World - 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Behind the Library, 300 Wilson St. E. 
Click here for more information.

West Coast Lumberjack Show
311 Wilson St. E.
9:30am, 12:30pm and 1:30pm

 The West Coast Lumberjack Show is action-packed, non-stop entertainment..full of skills, thrills and  humourous dare devilery!  They have been presenting shows  since 1982, performing for many different groups in many parts of the world, and have always been a big hit.

Cemetery Tour - 1:00PM
Meet at the gates of St. John’s Church at 3pm. Wear walking shoes. A lot of Ancaster’s Heritage is resting in St John’s Churchyard. Meet at 1:00pm at the churchyard gates and one of Hamilton’s foremost historical authorities, Robin Mckee will lead you on a walking tour and give you a fascinating rundown on past citizens of Ancaster.

Symphony of Fire Fireworks
Starting at Dusk, at the Ancaster Community Centre, Jerseyville Road.
Volunteers will be collecting donations to support costs.

FIELDCOTE MEMORIAL PARK & MUSEUM PROUDLY PRESENTS - June 12th (1:00 - 4:00PM)
Mr. Ancaster's (Jim Green's) Magical Mystery Bus Tour and Tea Join Mr. Ancaster - Jim Green, Winner of the 2010 T. Melville Bailey Heritage Award - on a historical mystery bus tour of Ancaster followed by tea and sweets at the Ancaster Old Town Hall - 310 Wilson St. Ancaster's historical locales will be visited, and the dirty laundry will be aired. Love, betrayal, murder and mayhem. No stone will be left unturned. The bus leaves from the Old Town Hall parking lot, 310 Wilson Street.
Date: Sunday, June 12, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $10.00 per person in advance. Includes Museum admission.
To reserve a spot call 905-648-8144 or email fieldcote@hamilton.ca