“The Saugeen Shores CHMP will outline the characteristics of significant cultural heritage resources in the community and identify actionable recommendations for the conservation of those resources. The CHMP has the following objectives:
Facilitate the creation of a CHMP that coordinates cultural heritage conservation and enhancement considerations in Saugeen Shores;
Provide a high-level review of the cultural heritage value and significance of existing protected cultural heritage properties;
Develop tools to evaluate and identify properties and Cultural Heritage Landscapes for cultural heritage value according to the Provincial criteria for cultural heritage designation as prescribed under the Ontario Heritage Act; and
Identify actions that are the responsibility of the Town under the Ontario Heritage Act and/or Planning Acthttps://engage.saugeenshores.ca/CHMP "‘
We encourage members to participate in our AGM which, due to Covid-19 precautionary measures, will be conducted in electronic format on Saturday, January 29th, at 11:00 am.
If you are a member and would like to attend the meeting, please RSVP to info@southamptonheritage.org and a zoom link will be sent to you.
Story-tellers: Nathan Keeshig, operator of Ziibaakdakaan Maple Syrup, Sharon Isaac, Saugeen educator on Nanabush stories, and Jessica Keeshig-Martin, PhD candidate and author of “The Lake is Speaking to Us”
Where: Walker House in Southampton, ON
RSVP: info@southamptonheritage.org
Tickets: $20.00 -Includes appetizers, dessert, coffee and tea (please pay in advance by using the donorbox application at https://www.southamptonheritage.org/donate and RSVP to info@southamptonheritage.org )
Children Welcome
Sponsored by: Southampton Cultural Heritage Conservancy
SUNDAY DEC. 22 1:00-3:00 PM at the Walker House in Southampton
Please RSVP to info@southamptonheritage.org
Proudly sponsored by:
History in My Attic, Love Letters in My Eaves
Join us for an evening of stories about treasures and personal papers
lost for decades in our homes.
Featured presenters: Jane Kramer, John Cameron, & Katherine Leonard.
Then, share your own stories at the open mic!
Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Duffy’s Fish and Chips, 151 High St
Southampton, ON
Charles Hazell, a founding partner of Taylor Hazell Architects, will provide a hands-on demonstration with practical suggestions about how we can preserve the integrity and the important architectural features of our public and residential buildings, and will focus on traditional and locally sourced materials. One of the best-known heritage conservation firms in Canada, Taylor Hazell Architects has worked on the restoration and conservation of Casa Loma, the RC Harris Filtration Plant, Osgoode Hall, and a myriad of national historic sites. Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Timeless Materials, 194 North Rankin St., Southampton, ON.
Book Launch of The Story of the Jingle Dress by Saugeen First Nation educator Sharon Isaac, with screenings of her 2 short films ( premiered at TIFF).
In support of this reconciliation event SCHC will provide desserts, St. Andrews will provide beverages.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 47 Albert St N. , Southampton, ON.
RSVP laura.robinson@symaptico.ca.
The Town of Saugeen Shores has initiated a review of its Official Plan and will hold a Public Meeting seeking input to this initiative and to understand the opinions of the public.
Date: Monday, August 19, 2019
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: Town of Saugeen Shores Municipal Office, 600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin, ON
The purpose of the Public Meeting is to provide members of the public with information about the Official Plan Review process and how to participate. This is also an initial opportunity for public input to areas of the current Official Plan that should be changed or addressed differently in the new Official Plan, and to participate in shaping the future vision and direction for the Town of Saugeen Shores.
Anyone attending with respect to the Official Plan Review will be given an opportunity to provide comments at the Public Meeting. Additional opportunities to submit comments will be made available at other times during the Review. If you are submitting letters, faxes, e-mails, presentations or other communications to the Town concerning the Official Plan Review, personal information (such as name, address and comments) may be contained in reports to council and published on the Town’s website.
In addition to the Public Meeting on August 19 at 6:30 pm, the Town will be holding the following public engagement opportunities during Summer 2019:
An opportunity to stop by and chat with Town staff at the Port Elgin Farmer’s Market on August 14, 2019 and the Southampton Cruiser’s Cruise Nite on August 15, 2019.
For More Information: https://www.saugeenshores.ca/Modules/News/index.aspx?newsId=9c8dddab-177f-491c-9066-bbc133a501fb
Location: James Mason Cultural & Recreation Centre
47 French Bay Rd . Saugeen First Nation
Southampton, ON
Grand Entry: Saturday: 12:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM
For More Information: https://saugeenfirstnation.ca/event/49th-annual-pow-wow/
Robin Hilborn will discuss, answer questions, and autograph copies of his new book, just released, featuring photos and descriptions of 170 historic buildings.
Books will be for sale.
Light refreshments will be served.
Event organized by the Southampton Cultural Heritage Conservancy.
Friday, July 26 - Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre 6:00 pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, July 27 - Pioneer Park
Sunday , July 28 - Beach Flag Pole
The Festival kicks off Friday evening with entertainment for the whole family at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, 6pm, admission is Free.
The highlight of Saturday’s festivities is the 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Race, but there are plenty of activities for both kids and adults alike from the Capt. Wayne Sparrow’s Gold Hunt to live musical entertainment at the harbour.
On Saturday ride, don’t drive, down to the festivities at Pioneer Park and park your bike with the BIA Bike Valet (by donation) from 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m..
Sunday wraps up the event with the 4th Annual War on the Shore Bike Race. Register or watch an event that accommodates everyone from a UCI Professional to the recreational enthusiast by offering a variety of categories.
For More Information:
254 High Street, Southampton , Ontario
Sunday , June 30th at 8:30 AM
Please make cheques payable to “Southampton Cultural Heritage Conservancy.”
