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BANCROFT FARMERS MARKET

Saturdays, May 17 - October 11

9 am to 1 pm at Riverside Park, Bancroft


MAYNOOTH MORNING MARKET

Saturdays, May 17 - Thanksgiving

33090 Hwy 62, Maynooth



A PLACE FOR THE ARTS
23 Bridge Street, Bancroft - Open Wednesday to Sunday 11 AM – 4 PM / www.apfta.ca

Community Mural Revitalization - Ongoing until end of August

Currently calling area artists to the Annex to paint; On display is a map of the proposed
collage overlay of the mural on the west end of our building. Our revitalization event will
take place in the annex over the months of July and August. A cinematographer recording
our mini documentary and a tour map of the mural will show the paintings completed by
each of the artists. Be assured that we have the blessings of the original artist, Arne
Roosman, and all art supplies will be provided.

What’s Happening in the Annex – Private Art Shows

September: Opens September 3rd – September 28th: Jane Hall

October: Opens October 1st – October 26th: Linda Lang

November & December Christmas Show Opens October 29th – December 24th

Several artists from A Place For The Arts collective will be selecting art pieces for under $50
for seasonal gift giving.



HEALTH & WELLNESS

North Hastings Community Centre, 103 Newkirk Blvd., Bancroft

September 14th 2-3:30 pm - Chronic Pain

September 21st 2-3:30 pm - Inflammation


ROAST BEEF DINNER at St. Paul’s United Church

September 25th 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm 1 Hastings Street South, Bancroft

Dinner with all the trimmings & homemade pie. $25 per adult, $10 per child 12 & under



2025 QUILT SHOW & SALE by the North Hastings Quilt Club

Faraday Community Centre, Hwy 28 & Lower Faraday Road (Red Roof Buildings)

Saturday, Sept. 27th 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday, Sept. 28th 10 am to 2 pm


BANCROFT & AREA AUTUMN STUDIO TOUR

bancroftstudiotour.org

September 20-21, 10 am to 5 pm

September 27-28, 10 am to 5 pm


NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH & RECONCILIATION

Tuesday, September 30th

Orange Shirt Day - Wear orange to raise awareness.


BANCROFT VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE
5 Hastings Street South, Tickets: villageplayhouse.ca/tickets 

2025 SCHEDULE

September 11th at 2pm & 7pm:SCREENING: THE MANHATTAN PROJECT. A Canadian dark comedy-drama about a small-town man with a terminal illness who chooses to face his final days his own way, blending humour with heartfelt family drama.

September 16th & 17th at 2pm & 7pm  MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL Due to popular demand, an extra show has been added! The smash-hit musical comes to Bancroft this fall—four women, 25 classic hits, and nonstop laughs.

September 20th, 2025 at 7:30pm: THE AC/DC SHOW CANADA Experience the high-voltage energy of AC/DC with this electrifying tribute by Ultimate Artists Live. Relive the greatest hits from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras in a powerful audio/visual show.

September 27th, 2025 at 7:00pm: PRACTICALLY HIP Since 1997, Practically Hip has brought the music of The Tragically Hip to life with passion and precision. As devoted fans and pro musicians, they deliver spot-on performances that have made them Canada’s top Hip tribute band.

October 22nd - 26th, 2pm and 7pm: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: “Let’s do the Time Warp again!” Packed with audience participation, this cult classic is the ultimate Halloween rock ‘n’ roll adventure!

December 10th - 20th, 2pm and 7 pm: HOOK, A NEW FAMILY MUSICAL: Hook flips Peter Pan, making Captain Hook the star! With music, comedy, magic, and audience fun, cheer the hero, boo the villain, and enjoy a holiday adventure for the whole family.


ART GALLERY OF BANCROFT
10 Flint Ave, Bancroft (613) 332-1542. argallerybancroft.ca

September 2 – 27: Phil Delisle’s “Shifting Context”

September 30 – November 1: Ken Fraser

November 4 – 29: “Finding Community” Artist TBA

December 2025: - Annual Juried Exhibition


FRIENDS FOR DINNER  Every Sunday at 5 pm

A gathering of friends on Sunday nights at Cenotaph Park (behind IDA) Downtown Bancroft. Share stories and meals over dinner. Everyone is welcome. Look for the Red Tents! This is an opportunity to get to know people you may never meet otherwise and share some food, stories, laughs and love.

Everyone is welcome! You do not have to bring food to attend, but all potluck type dishes will be graciously shared should you decide to bring something. We will be setting up tents at 4:30, dinners starting at 5:00pm. Rain or shine! We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information visit Friends For Dinner


COE HILL LEGION
5526 Hwy 620, Coe Hill   613-337-5855

Sunday Breakfast  The Coe Hill Legion has Sunday breakfast the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 9am to 12pm.

Come out for eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, pancakes, toast, coffee and juice! $10 per adult and $5 per child. 

Music Jam Sessions  The Coe Hill Legion hosts local musicians for a music jam session on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 1pm to 4pm.

Come out and play or just join the audience! 50/50 draw proceeds for the Tri-Township Food Bank Food Basket.









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