Community Events
Winter Session Underway Winter programs are beginning.
Preschool (ages 18 months to 5 years), youth, teen, adult and senior programs including swimming, dance, art, music, fitness, sports, cooperative games and more! Check our Winter/Spring 2012 Activity Guide for more information. To register, contact the Customer Service Desk at 519-969-7771.
Make your 2012 fitness goals become a reality! Join the Vollmer Fitness Centre before January 31, 2012 and lock in your rate No initiation fee * Rates start as low as $25.00/month Take advantage of our NEW Personal Fitness Coaching and NEW Group Fitness Coaching For more information, please contact the Vollmer Complex at 519-969-7771
Culture and Recreation Department Open House
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Council Chambers, Town Hall 5950 Malden Road 7:00pm-8:00pm
Members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and staff of the department will be available to discuss any parks and recreation ideas and thoughts.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact 519-969-7770, ext. 235.
Family Day at the Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
Monday, February 20, 2012
Recreational Swim 1:00pm-3:00pm and 3:15pm-5:15pm*
Recreational Skate 1:00pm-3:00pm*
*Regular admission fees and policies apply For more information, contact 519-969-7771.
Vintage Antique Show
Saturday, February 25 from 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 26 from 11:00am-4:00pm
Kin Club Room, Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
Admission $2.00/person For more information, contact 519-969-7771.
View the flyer (pdf)
LaSalle Strawberry Festival
The Annual LaSalle Strawberry Festival When two tons of fresh strawberries arrive at the LaSalle Fire Department it's a sure sign that the Annual Strawberry Festival is about to start.
The annual event starts June 4th at Gil Maure park, (at the corner of Front Road and Laurier Dr.) and includes a variety of events that will appeal to young and old.
Parade:
Don't let the parade pass you by! Bands, floats, marching units, and more complete this Saturday morning spectacular and family favourite.
Amusement Rides:
Bring the family and enjoy the rides! Over 30 rides and countless games throughout a giant midway provide the thrills and excitement for all ages. Open day and evening hours throughout the festival. (Purchase of tickets required.
Kids!
Sunday is Kids Day. A variety of children's activities are located throughout the Festival, including arts and crafts, face painting, baby contest and more!
Entertainment:
From bands to cloggers to gymnastics, the wide variety of entertainment will please young and old! For more detailed information, visit the official LaSalle Strawberry Festival website at www.lasallestrawberryfestival.com.
Annual Turkey Creek Canoe Race & Cleanup
 The Friends of Turkey Creek (FOTC) are pleased to host the Ninth Annual Turkey Creek Canoe Race & Cleanup in June. The fun begins at noon with a free lunch. Race starts at 1:00pm sharp!
All are welcome – including corporate teams! Registration is FREE this year to those with their own canoe or other non-motorized watercraft. Donations to the FOTC gratefully accepted. Please bring your own PFD (life jacket), bailer, line and whistle. For those without, a limited number of canoes and associated gear will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Gloves & garbage bags will also be provided for the cleanup. In an effort to reduce the use of plastic water bottles, participants are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle.
New location this year!! Competitors will launch at Gerry Craig Park in LaSalle, near the mouth of Turkey Creek, and travel upstream or downstream, collecting garbage as they paddle out. Paddlers have two hours to collect as much garbage as they can. At 3:00 pm, paddlers will return to the starting point, at which point their ‘haul’ will be unloaded. Each team will be judged for the most garbage, the most unusual piece of garbage removed from the creek, and the best-decorated canoe. Prizes will be awarded accordingly. The winning team will also have their picture taken with our Turkey Creek Canoe Race trophy!
For more information, please contact:
Caroline Biribauer, Friends of Watersheds Organizer,
519-776-5209, ext. 245, cbiribauer@erca.org or visit www.erca.org
River Cleanup - Third Thursday of each month
The Friends of Canard River regularly host cleanups along different sections of the Canard River. and tree plantings to help improve forest habitat within the watershed. The Friends of Canard River meet at 6:30 pm at St. Thomas of Villanova High School in LaSalle, in the library. New members are always welcome.
Terry Fox Run / Walk For Cancer Research
In Canada, the annual Terry Fox Run is held every September, usually on the second Sunday following Labour Day. In countries outside Canada, the Run is organized at a time that is convenient for organizers.
The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry’s name. It is a day of celebrating Terry’s legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive.
For more information, visit www.terryfoxrun.org
Fahrenheit Festival of Fire of Fire Sculpture
Presented by Artcite Inc., Windsor's artist-run centre for the contemporary arts, the Fahrenheit Festival is a family-friendly, truly "spectacular" spectacle--and Canada's first fire sculpting festival. Featuring fiery opening performances and feats of daring by Detroit's acclaimed Bacchanal Promotions (with members of the Fire Fabulon), this year's Fest will feature 10+ fiery sculptures created by talented Ontario artists.
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