COMMUNITY EVENTS
2020
GET INVOLVED! Join us for a variety of family-friendly events taking place all year long!
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, Event information may be out of date. Please confirm details with event organizers.
JANUARY
10th:
Friday
Youth Dance for grades 5 - 8
Dunnville Optimist Hall 101 Main St. E., Dunnville
Contact: Nyree Segui (Rotary) nnsegui@yahoo.ca
Admission $7. Candy, pop and pizza are available for purchase!
16th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
22nd:
Monday
Dunnville Hunters and Anglers Perch Dinner
5:30 – 7 pm, $20
Contact: 905-774-7695
www.dunnvillehuntersandanglers.ca
FEBRUARY
5th:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
8th:
Saturday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Sponsored Walk
Dunnville Arena Walking Track
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
13th:
Thursday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Trivia Night
Kingsway Church 7pm
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
14th:
Friday
Youth Dance for Grades 5 - 8
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Dunnville and held at Dunnville Optimist Hall, 101 Main St. E., Dunnville.
Contact: Lois 289-308-6761 or Lynn 905-730-8135.
19th:
Wednesday
Quint Night for Service Clubs hosted by Legion
At Legion 6pm
20th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
25th:
Tuesday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Soup Fest
121 Alder Street West, Dunnville, 5-7 pm
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
26th:
Wednesday
Optimist Annual Oratorical Contest (for youth under 18)
Optimist Club, 7 pm
Contact: Don Zynomirski 416-566-2073
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
MARCH
2nd:
Monday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Paint Night
Wiggies Restaurant, Caledonia
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
13th:
Friday
Youth Dance for Grades 5 - 8
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Dunnville and held at Dunnville Optimist Hall, 101 Main St. E., Dunnville.
Contact: Lois 289-308-6761 or Lynn 905-730-8135.
19th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
27th:
Friday
Optimist Annual Ham Raffle
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
$20 includes evening meal, refreshments and draw
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
28th:
Saturday
Optimist Club Spring Bazaar
10am-2pm
Contact: Christine Smith 905-966-5652
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
28th:
Saturday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Annual Spring Banquet
Grace Reformed Church, George St., Dunnville
5:45pm reception, 6pm Dinner
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
APRIL
1st:
Wednesday
Care & Win Lottery – Commences April 1
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1st Early Bird at Home and Garden April 18th weekend
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2nd Early Bird at Golf Tournament June 20th
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September Final Draw TBD
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
1st:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
3rd:
Friday
Youth Dance for Grades 5 - 8
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Dunnville and held at Dunnville Optimist Hall, 101 Main St. E., Dunnville.
Contact: Lois 289-308-6761 or Lynn 905-730-8135.
6th:
Monday
Respect for Law
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Free light refreshments
11th:
Saturday
Easter Egg Hunt and fun at Calvary Pentecostal Church
1pm doors open 12
Contact: Pastor Laurie at 905-701-3251
16th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
17th-18th:
Friday and Saturday
Lions/Lioness Home and Garden Craft Show
Dunnville Arena Lifespan Centre
Friday 10 – 8 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
MAY
1st:
Friday
IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's
This May, join us for an early spring walk in Dunnville. We will meet at Grandview Lodge, enjoy a BBQ, and then go for an evening stroll along the paved walkway which connects Grandview Lodge, Lions Park and Centennial Park. Invite your family, friends, neighbours and co-workers to come together to raise funds in support of people living with dementia. In the event of bad weather, we will walk indoors at Grandview Lodge.
Registration & BBQ: 5:30pm Walk: 6:30pm Wrap Up: 7:15pm
All funds raised at this event will be used to support local programs and services in Haldimand Norfolk. For more information about the Alzheimer Society in Haldimand Norfolk, visit
7th:
Thursday
Lioness Girls Night out \
Dunnville Arena Lifespan Centre
8th-9th:
Friday and Saturday
Hauser’s Mudcat Marathon Weekend
Friday: 1k Family Fun Run, Fishy5k
Saturday: Boston qualifier full marathon, half marathon, 10k, 5k and 1k Kids’
Contact: 289-426-5799 or www.mudcatmarathon.ca
8th:
Friday
Youth Dance for Grades 5 - 8
Sponsored by Rotary Club of Dunnville and held at Dunnville Optimist Hall, 101 Main St. E., Dunnville.
Contact: Lois 289-308-6761 or Lynn 905-730-8135.
9th:
Saturday
Horticultural Society Annual Plant Sale
Location TBA, 7 am – 12 noon (plant drop off Friday, May 10 from 5 – 7 pm)
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
16th-18th:
Saturday to Monday
No. 6 RCAF HUGE ANNUAL YARD SALE
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Saturday, May 16, 8-5
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Sunday, May 17, 1-5
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Monday, May 18, 10-1
Location: 536 Port Maitland Road, Dunnville, ON
21st:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
22nd:
Friday
Mayor’s 9th Annual Charity Gala
23rd:
Saturday
Horticultural Society Town Wide Planting Day
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
905-774-3064 or www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
28th:
Thursday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre 9 & Dine Golf Tournament
Monthill Golf Course Caledonia
30th:
Saturday
Haldimand-Norfolk Pride Day
Noon-4pm
Lions Park, Dunnville
JUNE
3rd:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Light Breakfast, Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
11th-14th:
Thursday to Sunday
Dunnville’s 46th Mudcat Festival
Live Entertainment – Vendors, Food Trucks, Parade, Fireworks & more!
Voted one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario!
For details see www.dunnvillemudcatfestival.ca
NOTE: This event has been cancelled.
18th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society Program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
20th:
Saturday
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
Golf Tournament at Freedom Oaks
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
June 26th - Sept. 5th:
Annual Summer Book Sale
Time: Mon-Thurs, 10 am - 8 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Dunnville Public Library, 317 Chestnut St., Dunnville, ON N1A 2H4
Description: 10,000 items available opening day, including books, DVDs, special interest magazines, games and puzzles. At least 60,000 items over duration of sale. New inventory added every day. Most items 50 cents-$1.00. Sorted, fiction alphabetized, more than 25 nonfiction categories. Tickets also available for Annual Summer 50/50 Draw with prize up to $1,000. Contact for any questions!
JULY
1st:
Wednesday
Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Optimist Hall, 8 am
Contact: Brenda Zynomirski 905-714-4343
1st:
Canada Day in Central Park
11 am – 2 pm
free entertainment, prizes, cake, & ice cream
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
4th:
Saturday
RCAF –Annual Open House and Car Show & Chicken Dinner 4-5:30pm $15
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunchtime from 11 to 1
Call the museum at 905-701-7223 or email at dunnvillem@gmail.com
Check out our web site at www.rcafmuseum.org
8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th:
Wednesday
Movie Under The Stars
Central Park, begins at dusk
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 905-774-3183
NOTE: This event has been cancelled.
20th-24th:
Monday to Friday
Summer Kids Camp at Calvary Pentecostal
Contact: Pastor Laurie at laurie@calvarydunnville.ca
905-774-7232
June 26th - Sept. 5th:
Annual Summer Book Sale
Time: Mon-Thurs, 10 am - 8 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Dunnville Public Library, 317 Chestnut St., Dunnville, ON N1A 2H4
Description: 10,000 items available opening day, including books, DVDs, special interest magazines, games and puzzles. At least 60,000 items over duration of sale. New inventory added every day. Most items 50 cents-$1.00. Sorted, fiction alphabetized, more than 25 nonfiction categories. Tickets also available for Annual Summer 50/50 Draw with prize up to $1,000. Contact for any questions!
AUGUST
5th ,12th ,19th & 26th:
Wednesday
Movie Under The Stars
Central Park, begins at dusk
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 905-774-3183
NOTE: This event has been cancelled.
5th:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
8th-9th:
Saturday to Sunday
Dunnville Agricultural Fair
Lions Park
Contact: Marg Clark 905-774-5463
15th:
Saturday
True Experience Tour 25km Cycling in Conjunction with Dunnville Grand Tour
True Experience
Contact: Sandie Heirweigh 905-774-6165
15th-16th:
Saturday and Sunday
6th Annual Dunnville Grand Tour
Dunnville Arena Lifespan Centre
Contact: Attila Elek www.dunnvillegrandtour.com
29th:
Saturday
Optimist Golf Tournament
Freedom Oaks-2pm
Contact: Todd Strange 905-517-9063
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
June 26th - Sept. 5th:
Annual Summer Book Sale
Time: Mon-Thurs, 10 am - 8 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Dunnville Public Library, 317 Chestnut St., Dunnville, ON N1A 2H4
Description: 10,000 items available opening day, including books, DVDs, special interest magazines, games and puzzles. At least 60,000 items over duration of sale. New inventory added every day. Most items 50 cents-$1.00. Sorted, fiction alphabetized, more than 25 nonfiction categories. Tickets also available for Annual Summer 50/50 Draw with prize up to $1,000. Contact for any questions!
SEPTEMBER
Ending Sept. 5th:
Annual Summer Book Sale
Time: Mon-Thurs, 10 am - 8 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am - 5 pm
Location: Dunnville Public Library, 317 Chestnut St., Dunnville, ON N1A 2H4
Description: 10,000 items available opening day, including books, DVDs, special interest magazines, games and puzzles. At least 60,000 items over duration of sale. New inventory added every day. Most items 50 cents-$1.00. Sorted, fiction alphabetized, more than 25 nonfiction categories. Tickets also available for Annual Summer 50/50 Draw with prize up to $1,000. Contact for any questions!
10th:
Tuesday
World Suicide Prevention Day walk and BBQ
True Experience
Contact: Sandie Heirweigh 905-774-6165
11th:
Friday
Haldimand Motors Trike Race
Haldimand Motors, Cayuga, 5:30 – 7 pm
14th-20th:
Monday to Sunday
DHHF Smile Cookie Campaign- Tim Hortons Dunnville
Contact: Danielle Ormonde -Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
17th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
19th:
Saturday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care & Family Centre Bike Run
Contact: Carol 905-774-1228
OCTOBER
3rd:
Saturday
Walk Ride or Run
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
7th:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
11th:
Sunday
4th Annual Dunnville Zombie Walk
1-3pm
15th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact; President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
NOVEMBER
1st:
Sunday
November 1st to December 31
Trees Of Hope
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
1st-30th:
Taste of Haldimand Culinary Tour
7th:
Saturday
Optimist Club Holiday Bazaar
9am-2pm
Contact: Christine Smith 905-966-5652
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
7th:
Saturday -22
River Arts Festival
7th:
Saturday
Haldimand War Memorial’s 100th Anniversary
Dunnville Lifespan Centre at 6pm
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
11th:
Wednesday
Legion’s Remembrance Day
Central Park Cenotaph, 10:50 am
Veterans Dinner 6 pm
16th:
Monday
Optimist Youth Appreciation Awards
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: Steve Strong 905-929-1594
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
19th:
Thursday
Horticultural Society program: A.G.M.
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
Contact: President Deb Zynomirski 416-566-9337
www.dunnvillehortandgardenclub.org
27th:
Friday
Optimist Annual Turkey Raffle
Optimist Hall, 7 pm
$20 includes evening meal, refreshments and draw
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
28th:
Saturday
Haldimand Pregnancy Care Christmas on Alder
DECEMBER
2nd:
Wednesday
Casino Bus Run
Optimist Hall Parking Lot – Bus leaves at 9 am sharp!
$20 includes Light Breakfast, Lunch and Ride
Contact: Tamara Lovegrove. 905-229-0911
www.optimistclubofdunnville.portalbuzz.com
5th:
Saturday
Lioness Breakfast with Santa
5th:
Dunnville 76th Christmas Light Up & Santa Claus Parade
5th:
Trees of Hope Light up night at Farmers Market
Contact: Danielle Ormonde - Events Coordinator
Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation
905-774-2529
6th:
Sunday
Community Christmas at Dunnville High School
"Christmas Together": an evening of Carols and sharing!
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