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1. Slide Show of Local Birds with Cliff Bennett next Wednesday, April 23rd at 7 p.m. at the Schoolhouse.
Local birding columnist, world traveller and long standing member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists, Cliff Bennett is showing his amazing slides of local birds. Cliff has vast knowledge of birds, their calls, their habitat and their habits. Admission is $10.00 at the door but you may let Marilyn know if you are coming so we know approximately how many to prepare for. Cliff is donating his fee to the Cliff Bennett MVFN Bursary Fund.
The slide show can be used as a lead in to:
2. Annual Mother's Day Bird Walk - May 11th at 9 a.m. Meet at the lower (second) parking lot of Purdon Conservation Area, Concession 8 off Watson's Corners Road and enjoy a walk along the new paths listening for birds as they return to Lanark Highlands to nest. This is the third year for this popular walk which has become an official part of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalist's data collection of local bird populations. You'll receive a list of the birds we see or hear during the walk (previous year's lists are available). Bring a lunch if you'd like to go back to Join Cliff at the Schoolhouse after the walk. Fee is $10.00 per person. Cliff is donating his fee to MVFN for this event too. Register with Marilyn (phone number is below or respond to this email).
3. Mask Making and Memory Boxes - Sunday, April 27th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jennifer Ryder Jones, has taught art for 35 years and is presently the artist in Residence at the Mill of Kintail in Almonte and teaches pottery to veterans at the Veteran Health Centre. In this workshop, the mask you will make will be a small decorated wall piece. Participants will be given a precast form to work on, applying paper and clay to form a mask. The memory box is a wooden box that will be painted and collaged. Participants are encouraged to bring along beads, feathers, etc. to decorate the mask and postcards, memorabilia, stamps, or any object that holds a special memory for theri memory box. Bring a lunch. Registration is required. $35 for MERA members, $50 for non members. Supply fee for the two projects is $10.
4. Many area people are beginning to raise thier own poultry and need to learn How to humanely and properly butcher and clean poultry for human consumption. On Sunday, May 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pat Furlong, a local Farmer will teach you how. The cost for this day long workshop is $35 for MERA members and $50 for non-members. If you know of people in the area who are raising birds and would like to learn the proper way to prepare poultry, please pass this information on and encourage them to register for this workshop. Bring a lunch.
5. Cheese Making Sunday, May 18th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The filled-to-capacity first cheesemaking workshop was so well received, Pat Furlong has agreed to offer it again this time learning how to make a Colby cheese, your own butter and cottage cheese. Everyone came away very inspired by how 'do-able' making your own cheese is! Register early. Bring your lunch. Cost is $35 for MERA members and $50 for non members.Pre-registration is required.
6. Bridal Centrepieces - Saturday, May 24th (not the long weekend), 9:30 a.m. - noon. New MERA member and floral designer, Frances Mathys, is offering this half-day workshop - the first in a series - to learn how to create floral masterpieces! Be prepared to surprise yourself with a Romantic Wedding Centerpiece. Flowers and foliage will be provided.
What to bring: Small paring knife (to cut flowers and foliage), a small to medium size glass vase and an apron. If you wish, add to your creativity by bringing additional blossoms and greenery.
Cost is $25 for members and $40 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
7. Lanark Fences (Patent Fence Building) - Saturday, July 5th 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. with Bill Barrett. The morning will be spent at the Schoolhouse learning the history of cedar fencing in Lanark County and some construction theory. After lunch we will go to a local farm near Elphin to actually construct a section of fence with a swing gate. You won't want to miss this workshop. Bring your lunch. Fee is $35 for MERA members and $50 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
Last but (definitely not!) least...
MUSICAL EVENING on SATURDAY, MAY 3 AT 7:30 p.m. KATE and HOLLIS are playing at the Schoolhouse!
If you saw Regional Contact last Saturday, you'd have seen the magic of Kate and Hollis, a dynamic couple who create magic in their performances. Admission is $15 at the door (children under 12 are free). Here is a review that appeared in the Ottawa Valley News:
"You'll love Kate and Hollis. They exude warmth..the same kind of feeling you get when you listen to their buttery smooth lyrics and their sweet acoustic styling. Their's is a mountain-roots-folk sound that get toes a' tappin' and emotions rollin'. They are accomplished musicians, each in their own right. But there is a freshness about them. A new and sought after duo. Go see them!" - Karen Secord |
MERA
Box 76, McDonald's Corners K0G 1M0
Marilyn's Home phone : 613-259-2269
Schoolhouse phone: 613-278-0388
Email: mera@superaje.com
Having a party? Consider renting the Schoolhouse! The new rates reflect lesser rates for MERA members and not-for-profit groups. Click HERE for more details.
MERA is grateful for the support of the Ontario Arts Council
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