MAY 2018 BRANTFORD | BRANT SIX NATIONS FREE BSCENE.ca EVENT GUIDE PAGES 11 to 14 Entertainment & Community Guide STARTING SOMEWHERE
BSCENE FOOD SCENE Kings Buffet page 5
BSCENE MUSIC SCENE innersha page 7
COUNTY OF BRANT LIBRARY Every Child Can Learn to Love Reading page 15
A LOOK BACK Brantford in the 1970’s page 16 - 17
PARTICIPATION SUPPORT SERVICES Your Care, Your Home, Your Way page 21
BRANT UNITED WAY BRC’s Starter Company Plus, Warehouse Sale is Back! helps get the entrepreneurial ball page 22 rolling for J R Gallaraza and ROLE. BCHSF Story page 3 Vintage Carnival Gala page 23
Brantford FlingFarmers’ Market Saturday, May 26, 7:00 am - 2:00 pm Charity BBQ • Free Samples • Shopping • Travis Kruis - Balloonist 79 Icomm Drive 519-752-8824 /Brantford Farmers’ Market Farmers’ –––––––––––––––Market 2 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide BE SEEN WITH MAY 2018 Vol. 4, Edition 8
BScene is a local Entertainment & Community Guide, inside showcasing the #BRANTastic features of Brantford, Brant and Six Nations through engaging content and this issue BSCENE with the Best Event Guide in our community. BScene is distributed free, every month through key Starting Somewhere 3 community partners throughout Brantford, Brant and Six Nations. BScene has a local network of over 500 distribution points including local advertisers, May the Events Be with You 4 retail outlets, dining establishments, and community centres. For a complete list, please visit bscene.ca
BScene Food Scene 5 BSCENE AROUND As a community paper and forum for sharing thoughts and experiences, the views expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of the Publisher, Editor, Megs + Clarke 6 other contributors, advertisers or distributors unless TOWN IN APRIL otherwise stated. wordsmith 6 BScene is wholly owned and published by Jason Freeze. All content © 2018 and all rights to distribution are reserved by BScene. 7 innersha ADVERTISING BScene distributes 10,000 copies to over 500 drop locations throughout Brantford, Brant and Six Nations Your Neighbourhood Experts 8 - 9 each month. BScene also publishes unique online content throughout each month as well as providing the Best Event Guide in the community. We have an #BRANTastic Mother’s Day Guide 10 engaged and dedicated readership who are invested in experiencing what our community has to offer. For advertising inquiries, please contact: BScene Puzzles • Sudoku 11 Jason Freeze 226-802-2299 [email protected] MAY EVENT GUIDE 11 - 14
Be Seen with BScene 14 The BSCENE Team
15 OWNER, PUBLISHER County of Brant Public Library Jason Freeze ([email protected])
Downtown Brantford 15 DESIGNER Josef Stevens (acmedesign.ca) A Look Back - The 1970’s pt 4 16 - 17 LEAD REPORTER Yvonne Van De Wiele-Cooper Be Seen with BScene 18 - 20 COLUMNISTS Participation Support Services 21 Nancy Dow Supplied Photo Heidi Hopf Congratulations to the Brantford Public Library on their Grand Reopening! We had the Jack Jackowetz United Way Warehouse Sale 22 chance to check out the new space and learn about the new opportunities last month. Check it out and pick up your copy of BScene there too! SENIOR PHOTOJOURNALIST SKIP Warms the Heart 22 Dean Ellis BSCENE’s RECYCLING PROGRAM – BCHSF Vintage Carnival 23 STAYING LOCAL THROUGH THE ENTIRE CHAIN PHOTOJOURNALISTS Heather Cardle From beginning to end, the BSCENE paper stays local and supports local Denise Kinchsular Hoag endeavours. Our publication starts out by being printed locally at Ricter EVENT GUIDE COORDINATOR / Web Printing. From there, we distribute locally to many businesses and GRAPHIC DESIGN organizations within our grand community. Then, at the end of the month, we’ll Edith Freeze ([email protected])
collect any left over papers for recycling. These papers are recycled through DELIVERIES a special fundraising program with Sydenham-Heritage United Church and Bruce Freeze A member of the Brantford-Brant Chamber of Commerce and Community Living Brant Members the Paris and District Chamber of Commerce Hartmann’s Canada. Hartmann’s is a local egg carton manufacturer located in Holmedale that turns the papers into egg cartons, which are sold back to EVENT GUIDE LISTING [email protected] you at the store. The money raised through this fundraising program gets sent back to Sydenham-Heritage United Church to be used in their Green programs COVER Submitted Photo for sustainable upgrades. BSCENE prides itself on supporting local whenever we can and is honoured to be able to stay local from start to finish.
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YVONNE VAN DE WIELE-COOPER he worked a journeyman under three different arborists.
Then he decided to come home and start his own business @YWiele and although he knew his trade well, he didn’t know how to run a business and that’s where BRC and Starter Company helped make it a reality. roundtablepr.com J R Gallaraza was born in the Philippines, but raised in local wine, beer and cider tour business, a full-service Brantford. He went back to the land of his birth to attend the Aarborist and a basketball and holistic skills trainer, all University of the Philippines on a full basketball scholarship. have two things in common. Their businesses all got a He eventually played semi-pro and was about to turn pro, kick-start from the Brantford-Brant Business Resource but life had other ideas. As a single dad, he needed to put Enterprise Centre (BRC) and all three are enjoying basketball aside for a while and returned to Brantford to care success, after a relatively short amount of time. for his young son. Ride the Bine is the brain child of Susan Judd and That’s when ROLE, a basketball skills training and holistic Amanda Dooney. Both from Norfolk County, the pair met Photo: ridethebine.com development training program was born. at a young entrepreneur’s event and decided it would be Amanda & Susan from Ride the Bine Tours a great idea to start wine tours of Norfolk’s up and coming He called the business ROLE, because he thought of wine scene and more recently, its emerging beer scene. The pair operates with a couple of roomy Mercedes Sprinter himself as a “role player” while growing up, not always the vans and they plan to add a third van this summer for the best student or athlete, but working hard to play his part. They heard about the BRC’s Starter Company through a more brewery focused tours in the London area. couple of friends and thought it would be a good way to Today, after getting support, training and a Starter Company kick-start the idea. Judd says local support has been “phenomenal.” grant from BRC he operates in the Access Storage Sports Centre on Gretzky Parkway and also at the Wayne Gretzky The program, helps guide start up clients through a “Brantford, Norfolk, Haldimand and the area toward London Sports Centre. business plan, the financial aspects, including bookkeeping have an interest in experiencing and doing local, so I think and accounting, while offering lots of other advice. They we’ve hit the wave at the right time,” she said. He offers day basketball clinics on P.A. days and holiday were also eligible for a Starter Company grant. camps and is now gearing up for the summer program. When BScene contacted Kyle McLoughlin, he was literally The company’s name Ride the Bine, is derived from what the up a tree. Mae Legg, BRC’s senior small business consultant says hops used in beer making grow on. “Hops grow on a bine, the Starter Company Plus program, helps anyone over 18 grapes grow on a vine,” explained Judd. His business, Ironwood Arborcultural Solutions, specializes who is starting or expanding a small business, or buying a in urban forestry business with less than 10 employees. consultation. They also offer free one-on-one consultations to Mcloughlin established business owners. had done an undergraduate The program includes orientation and clients attend five degree in history business workshops, before presenting in front of a grant but he loved committee of local business people. camping, had been a climbing “I know a lot of people think they can start a business and instructor and it’s all in their head, but if you put it all on paper, put in the a wilderness work before hand and streamline it down, you’ll see it head guide and a job in the right direction and grow,” said Legg. opportunity For more information on BRC’s Starter Company contact came up, so the BRC at 519-756-4269 or [email protected] he worked for a company for five years as an ridethebine.com arborist. arboristabroad.com The job took him to the U.S. and the rain forests of roleplayers.ca Australia where Kyle McLoughlin of Ironwood Arborcultural Solutions with a hazardous tree marked for removal for a government client. Inset: Kyle up-a-tree in Hamilton, ON SUBMITTED PHOTOS
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to grow our Event Guide to over 200 events each month. But the real power of the Event Guide lies with the community members. It’s not powered by crystals or lasers, but by the people of our community. It’s you who submits the events and you that goes to support them. And without you enjoying all of these events, it really would be a sad time.
I also wanted to bring up the topic of our Events Guide this month as it’s been six months JASON FREEZE since we’ve updated our Event Guide and website. And I’m excited to say, that it has been going well! We’ve been able to work out the kinks and many of you have been posting your events for a number of months now. We’re always looking at ways to make improvements, @Jason Freeze so we’ll be keeping on top of those as we go.
jason.freeze For those of you who haven’t tried it out yet, its pretty simple. Just head on over to our website, www.bscene.ca. To submit an event, click the submit button at the top of the page. BScene.ca This will take you to the form, where you can include lots of information and even your event poster or image. Once its in our system, then we can include it in our photographer n popular culture, May the 4th marks Star Wars day, but in our community the force is our list. And remember, our deadline to get it in the paper is always the 20th of each month! Ievents! And for those action/adventure types, you can use our monthly view or daily view to see all As the weather keeps getting warmer and Spring turns into Summer, more and more the exciting possibilities of where you can explore and discover our community! Besides events will be popping up throughout the season. Spring and Fall are the peak seasons for that, we’ve also divided all the events into six main categories that you can search through. events in our community, so I thought it was fitting to tell the story of the force behind our So if you’re looking for something for your little heroes, you can use the family category to Events Guide. see all the family-friendly activities that are around.
In a time far, far away (about three years to be exact) there was a community which was As you venture out to explore where no community member has gone before (I had to get said to be the centre of the Universe (by an ice warrior’s father). It was a dark time as people at least one Star Trek reference in), remember you can always find more information on our were bored and didn’t know what to do. But one day, a paper came into being wilding a online Event Guide. While our paper version is a great way to check out things quick, the powerful tool. It was an Event Guide that could help the community battle their dreaded foe, online version provides much more information, links and even a button to add it to your boredom. calendars.
Joking aside, this is really one of the main reasons why BScene was created. The stigma So make sure to Be Seen exploring our Event Guide and getting to know our #BRANTastic was, there’s nothing to do here. And so, we set out to show people that there are lots of community! As always, may the Events be with you! things to do and to explore here in our own community. Since starting out, we’ve been able
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NANCY DOW International Women’s Day dinner with guest @deliciouslybtfd speakers. Plus, some musical guests will be deliciouslybrantford appearing throughout the upcoming months. deliciouslybrantford Many of the events fall within the $25- $30 range including ith lots of new things happening at the Kings Buffet on Lynden Rd in the buffet-style meal WBrantford, you will find yourself intrigued to check out this long-time standing choice which makes restaurant again. for a fantastic, fun and budget friendly night Now under new management, Amy and John have been making positive changes out. aiming to create a more community minded and family friendly environment. With 20 years of experience in the family business located in Thunder Bay, when The large-scale, the opportunity arose the thought of Brantford was a clear choice. Since taking seating capacity ownership last October, they have been involved with several charity initiatives restaurant is able to around town already. The United Way is a charity which is close to the restaurants’ accommodate up to 300 guests. The venue size and buffet-style meal plan makes it the perfect location for fundraising events, networking, staff and team parties, family events as well as weddings! With many discounts or plans available for your group and the wide menu and dietary choices, it is an ideal spot to host your next get together.
The wide variety of foods found on the buffet will surely have you leaving full. Kings Buffet takes great pride in the quality of their food and ingredients, offering choices from Chinese, Szechwan and Canadian cuisine. particular interest and involvement. They have already hosted various fundraisers Common choices like fried rice, chicken balls, spring rolls and chop suey are all in effort to raise funds and awareness and plan to host many more in the future. found beside something that might be new to you like General Tao chicken, fish with garlic butter or black pepper beef. You could also visit the soup station, the If you have been following along on their newly updated and active social media hand rolled in house sushi station or pick from the bowls full of mixed varieties of pages, you will notice they are now hosting an assortment of evenings out. Most cold salads to add to your plate. There are special dinner options like crab legs recently, the first very successful Comedy Night In Brantford showcased some of and BBQ nights serving prime rib and BBQ fish as well as things that might peak the funniest Brantford has to offer including the wildly popular Melanie Crawford the interest of a younger crowd like pizza, garlic bread, french fries and the classic as well as other comedians. Along with the comedy night there has also been an Jello. Don’t forget to make a last stop at the dessert and ice cream stations before you are too full!
If you are looking for something to take home or don’t feel like leaving the house there is a full menu of options to choose from for pick up or delivery. Individual orders, combination plates and family dinners are all available. Be sure to check out their website for the menu along with information about delivery.
Amy, John and the staff would like to welcome you to come and experience the new atmosphere and changes they have made. With Mother’s Day coming up on May 13th it would be a great chance to get out with the family. There will be an all- day dinner buffet menu and special treat for the mothers in our lives. Reservations are highly recommended and for more information about any of your dining needs please feel free to contact the restaurant at 519-753-0600
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JODI LAKING wordstockdocuments wordstockdocuments wordstock.ca QUESTION/CHALLENGE #2 pring is (finally) here and change is in the air! In addition to decluttering our homes and updating our spring and summer wardrobes, it is also a popular time for businesses to change S “How do I tell my customers that my prices are increasing?” their pricing to match the new year and new demands. People, for the most part, understand that inflation is a reality of their everyday life and that Researching and identifying the right pricing model can be confusing and frustrating for many prices go up based on trends and demands in the economy. start-ups and growing businesses. It is such an important part of starting and running a business, but many owners are unsure how to even start the process, much less how and when to increase On the other hand, people don’t like change. If you withhold information or don’t clearly pricing. communicate changes, your customers might be upset. When you change your prices, notify your existing customers ahead of time – a minimum So, while we’re enjoying the sun and positive, double-digit weather, let’s take a few minutes to of 30 days prior is recommended. For example, send an email out to all active customers to discuss two popular questions and challenges that business owners face when deciding on and explain the increase and when it will come into effect. Or, when a customer books their next adjusting their prices. appointment, update the individual about the changes then. QUESTION/CHALLENGE #1 Be aware of your customer’s needs and demonstrate exceptional customer service by being open and honest. “I’m a new business so my prices should be lower than my competitors.” OR “I need to build my Pricing is essential to the sustainability of your business. If researched and determined portfolio so I will offer some services for free, just to get started.” appropriately, your business will be competitive within an existing market, customers will see value Don’t undervalue yourself (your skills, education, knowledge) or your business. Even though you in your products/services, your business will attract new and repeat customers, as well as your are new to business, it doesn’t mean that you are new to your field nor does it mean you need to business and you will make money. reduce your pricing to enter the market. For the full article, plus more pricing questions and tips, visit my blog at https://wordstock.ca/ Be confident! Starting a business with pricing below the competitive range can lead to potential writers-blog/ customers questioning the value of your product/service or the value that you, as the owner, bring to the business. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to connect at [email protected] MAY 2018 BSCENEPaper 7
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HEIDI HOPF HeidiHopfJournalism Kristen Bezemer has been going strong for well over a decade to release her full-length album under the name Innersha with her backing band consisting of A.K. McLeod on guitar, Steve Cullen on drums, Stella Thomas playing harmonica and Jon Harris holding down the bass. It hasn’t been an easy ride to say the least.
It all started over 15 years ago when her and her brother began writing songs together. After his death, she wasn’t sure how to move forward with bringing those songs to life. Until she ran into Jason Inberg, a close friend of her brothers.
“The biggest thing about losing my brother, obviously that I was sad that I lost my best friend but also, that we had never recorded any of our music,” said Bezemer. “There was nothing that I could listen to and show somebody else. I was really shocked to go to jam with Jay and see he was playing those songs. We picked up right where my brother and I left off.”
Bezemer adds, “I don’t know if you believe in fate or destiny but I do. Sometimes it’s hard to believe in that stuff when you get in a routine of life, but then something crazy will happen and it reminds you that things do happen for a reason. That was one of those moments when I reunited with Jay.”
From there they went on to open up for reputable acts such as Brian Burn of I Mother Earth and David Wilcox. Although things seemed to be moving forward seamlessly there was one major struggle on the horizon. Their producer.
A Toronto producer had contacted them after seeing a YouTube video and was highly interested in working alongside Innersha. After three years of scraping together nearly 12 thousand dollars and working to form a close the track “Guilty” reminiscent of female alternative Unfortunately, it was here that Jason Inberg felt it was time to working friendship, things went south. Approximately a week rock of the 90’s. move on. Time had passed and life had changed as it does prior to the CD release date he began insisting that Bezemer for all of us. maintain a country feel, suggesting she loose weight and After declining the producer’s suggestions but dress the part. expressing an enthusiasm to keep the previous producer/ Over ten years later, after approximately ten band members artist relationship they hoped things would even out. Not and nearly 20 thousand dollars, Innersha has released a four- “I’ve always had country roots from doing singing so. The day before the CD release party Innersha received a song EP on iTunes and Spotify. Bezemer’s face radiated as competitions but I’m more of a rock person,” commented shabby and unfinished version of their single she reflected on the experience. “It was worth it. At the time Bezemer. This became clear to me while listening to her EP you always think ‘why is all this happening to me?’ But once that has a variety of genres from rock to new country and “Know Where Your Heart Is” that was unacceptable for you complete it and you’re surrounded by good people who release. actually believe in who you are, it pans out really well.”
The band began feeling the Innersha has seven original songs left to record and is crunch of defeat. “Most people looking forward to starting fresh upon completion. our age buy houses with that kind of money, but we knew what “I just need to take a step back and focus on recording. I we wanted to do,” Bezemer said. know those songs are really important to record. I want to “These are songs we wrote years finish the Innersha album that I always wanted to do. After ago. At that point, we were ready that start fresh. I just know I need to finish what I started. I’ve to give up.” However, staying true come this far and I can’t give up.” to her nature Bezermer did not. She picked up her feet and began With her knack for variety and strong determination, I’m sure moving forward. After visiting it will be exciting to see where Innersha takes things in the Jukasa Media Group and talking future. It’s refreshing to see someone sticking to their guns with producer Darren Magierowski and really pursuing their passion no matter what the cost. she found comfort. “They treat you like a person and don’t try and There is definitely something to be learned from this story. change you.” Sometimes we all need a reminder to have faith in ourselves and never give up. From there they moved forward with what scraps of recordings Catch Innersha supporting Juno winner Derek Miller on May they had and hired a backing band. 18th at Club NV in Brantford. 8 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide GREAT ADVICE FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD EXPERTS! HUMAN RESOURCES HEALTH & WELLNESS WORKPLACE CANNABIS DON’T LET SEASONAL MYTHS DEBUNKED ALLERGIES GET YOU DOWN he recent “420 Rally” gave me the Tinspiration for this column. The myths and pril showers bring May flowers... and pollen misinformation swirling around the impending Aand for nearly eight million Canadians this legalization of Cannabis is humorous; but is seasonal shift also brings with it the coughing, beginning to lean a little closer to unneeded KATHRYN KISSINGER sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose of seasonal panic. allergies which for many can be debilitating. False. Not only is this not legal in most cases, Seasonal allergy symptoms are a direct result SUSAN SERRE, RHN To help, we must look at how Cannabis will be but what message does it send to your workers? of our immune system overreacting to allergens allergy symptoms (but it is used for many regulated. There are actually more restrictions Unless you have a genuine safety concern, in the environment, triggering an inflammatory other purposes too like to improve hair growth, on use when “legal” than when not. or can demonstrate that there is a substance process leading to constricted airways, inflamed eczema and prostate health). Research has abuse issue in the workplace, I would not Cannabis will be controlled under the Smoke sinuses and a constantly runny nose. found that nettle has anti-inflammatory Free Ontario Act in the same manner as recommend pursuing this. There are a number of natural ways to reduce properties and can prevent the activation tobacco and “e-cigs” or vapes are controlled. What workplaces DO need are firm policies the severity of allergies which includes; diet, of the histamine receptor, similar to the way It will also be controlled in the same manner outlining the employer’s position on Cannabis nasal rinses or neti pots, and natural health conventional antihistamines work, to reduce as alcohol, basically if you can’t walk down the and other substances and how infractions will products like stinging nettle, quercetin and allergy symptoms. street drinking a beer, you can’t smoke Cannabis be dealt with. This is where good Attendance homeopathic eye drops, nasal sprays and oral This allergy season, you don’t have to suffer in walking down the street either. Management, Progressive Discipline and remedies that do not produce unwanted side stuffy silence. Whether you opt for an ancient Substance Abuse policies come in to play. But what about the impact on the workplace? effects. herb like stinging nettle or you find relief through Here are the three top concerns (myths) I am Workplaces are going through extreme amounts Omega-3s found in fatty fish provide a boost the anti-inflammatory effects of quercetin or hearing: of upheaval and change with all of the recent of the anti-inflammatory long-chain omega-3 a combination of homeopathics, seasonal Myth 1 – People will start smoking Cannabis in legislation changes and “hot topics” such as EPA, which has been shown to decrease the allergies don’t have to hold you back from the workplace smoking areas harassment and Cannabis. It feels like there is a production of inflammatory compounds. Ginger great outdoors. Come in to The Hollow Willow huge tornado whipping things around, but if we root is also a good anti-inflammatory and Health Store and talk to me – your friendly False. 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MAY 1 - 4 • Despite All Misconception and Loss… Woodland Cultural Centre The Arts MAY MAY 1 - 4 •…Since Forever…Exhibition Woodland Cultural Centre The Arts MAY 1 - 20 (excl Mon/holidays) • Re-imaginings Exhibit Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant The Arts 2018 MAY 1,8,15,22 & 29 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports MAY 1,8,15,22 & 29 • Trivia Tuesdays at the Bent King The Bent King Board Game Cafe & Wine Lounge 06:30 PM Entertainment
MAY 1,8,15,22 & 29 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 06:30 PM Sports BSCENE MAY 1,8,15,22 & 29 • Karaoke Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment MAY 1 - 31 • Brant Museum Crawl various locations Community MAY 1 - JUNE 9 • Spring Fever Square Foot Show & Last Robertson Fine Arts Studio & Gallery The Arts Chance MAY 1 - JUNE 22 • Opening of Submissions for the PULL-OUT Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant The Arts Biennial Juried Exhibition MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports EVENT GUIDE MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 04:30 PM Sports MAY 2 - JUNE 27 • Grief Share Support Group YES Church 06:45 PM Community MAY 2 - AUG. 29 • Catch The Ace BRGC (weekly raffle Brant Rod & Gun Club 07:00 PM Community Visit bscene.ca for more event information. draw for conservation projects) Submit your events online using our convenient MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • Karaoke Club Scorpio 08:00 PM Entertainment submission form! Closing date for next edition: MAY 20 MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports Email cancellations and changes to [email protected] MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Family Fun Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 10:30 AM Entertainment MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Little Picassos Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:30 PM Education
MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • Karaoke Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment YOUR GUIDE TO MAY 4, 5 & 6 • Jane’s Walk Community MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports 196 EVENTS IN MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • SNA Badminton - family St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 06:30 PM Sports MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • SNA Basketball - youth (9-17) St. Basil’s School Gym 06:30 PM Sports BRANTFORD, BRANT MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • SNA Basketball - adults (18+) St. Basil’s School Gym 07:30 PM Sports MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • SNA Badminton - adult (16+) St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 08:00 PM Sports
MAY 4, 11, 18 & 25 • Karaoke Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment AND SIX NATIONS. MAY 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports MAY 5, 12, 19 & 26 • Karaoke Night Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment
MAY 6, 20 & 27 • Free Mindfulness Meditation Moksha Yoga Brantford 05:00 PM Sports
MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 9:30 AM Sports
MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 • Yoga Classes Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 04:30 PM Sports
BSCENE MAY 7, 14, 21 & 28 • Pubstumpers Trivia Night Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment MAY 19 TO OCT 7 (excl Mon) • Tour Season Mohawk Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks 10:00 AM Community Chapel PUZZLES TUESDAY, MAY 1 2018 A.R.T.C. Acoustic Night - Monique Hunsley Live A.R.T.C. 06:00 PM Entertainment 9th Annual Breakfast For Champions Charity Breakfast Celebration Church 6:45 AM Community Gala (Brant Food For Thought) Blood Donor Clinic Brantford and District Civic Centre 01:30 PM Community
Study Group (genealogy) Brant OGS Resource Centre 07:30 PM Education
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 2018
Open House for the Master Plan for Downtown Paris Paris Agricultural Society, Paris Fairgrounds 06:00 PM Education
THURSDAY, MAY 3 2018
Sign DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
Camp Fire Sessions at Glenhyrst Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 07:00 PM The Arts
FRIDAY, MAY 4 2018
Janes’ Walk (in support of people with disabilities) Brantwood Recreation Therapy Centre (Entrance #1) 9:30 AM Community
Jeff Gallagher Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 04:00 PM Entertainment
First Friday Grace Gallery 05:30 PM The Arts
Em Jordan Debut Release w 30 Dollar Weekend and more Club NV 06:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music with Max Sandison Tansley’s Coffee Emporium (St. George) 06:00 PM Entertainment
Whimsical Player’s present The Swan Princess Sydenham-Heritage United Church 07:00 PM The Arts
Zealots Desire, Holy Smokes, Siren Song, Pulse Code Club NV 010:00 PM Entertainment
SATURDAY, MAY 5 2018
Chocolate Flowers for Mother’s Day Le Chocolat du savoie Community
Blood Donor Clinic Branlyn Community Centre 8:30 AM Community
Ewyn Studio’s 2 Year Anniversary - Cinco De Mayo BBQ Ewyn Weight Loss Studios Brantford 9:00 AM Community
Giant Spring Book Sale County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 10:00 AM Community
Handmade Only Expo Paris Fairgrounds 10:00 AM Community
Chalk Pastel with Mercedes Schuster Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (main gallery) 12:00 PM Education SUDOKU Cosplay Maker Day Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 01:30 PM Entertainment How To Play: Taylor Angus (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment Complete the grid so each column, row and 3 X 3 box Whimsical Players presents The Swan Princess Sydenham-Heritage United Church 02:00 PM The Arts (with bold borders) contains every number 1 to 9. Trick Bag Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 03:00 PM Entertainment Cinco Mayo Mexican Cooking Fiesta The Cooking Studio in St. George 06:00 PM Entertainment Difficulty Level : 2 Karaoke with Roger Tansley’s Coffee Emporium (St. George) 07:00 PM Entertainment A House Party Fundraiser (Habitat for Humanity Brant - Brantford Convention Centre 07:30 PM Community Used with permission from Norfolk’s Build Program) http://en.top-sudoku.com Monique Hunsley Live The Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:00 PM Entertainment Rob Kirkham & Neon Rain Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment For solution see page 14 SUNDAY, MAY 6 2018 Chocolate Flowers for Mother’s Day Le Chocolate de savoie Community Bike for Hospice - A Ride to Support Stedman The Marco Corporation 8:45 AM Community Community Hospice 12 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide
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All You Can Eat Breakfast (proceeds to charity) Knights of Columbus Hall 9:00 AM Community
Mother’s Day Coffee Extravaganza Package (adults) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 10:00 AM Education
Superhero Sidekick Training!!! Mohawk Park lower field 12:00 PM Education
Hike for Hospice (registration begins at 11:00am) St. Joseph’s Lifecare Centre 01:00 PM Community
Mother’s Day Coffee Extravaganza Package (adults) Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 01:30 PM Education
Brantford Open Stage Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Farmhouse Clock DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
MONDAY, MAY 7 2018
The Mother of All Mother’s Days Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead 10:00 AM Community
Survivor Series Woodland Cultural Centre 10:00 AM Education
SNA Badminton - Family St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 06:30 PM Sports
Blue Dog 10th Anniversary Paint Club Night Blue Dog Cafe 07:00 PM Education ● Voice Over Services TUESDAY, MAY 8 2018 Tech Coach at the Library County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 05:00 PM Education ● Copy Writing Annual General Meeting of the Library Board County of Brant Public Library (Burford) 07:00 PM Education ● Publicity WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 2018
● Media Relations Porch Décor DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
THURSDAY, MAY 10 2018 519.756.7636 Garden Ready Brantford Public Library (St. Paul Ave. Branch) 02:00 PM Education Chalk Painting Workshop County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:00 PM Education roundtablepr.com Wood Wreath DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education [email protected] FRIDAY, MAY 11 2018 Helping YOU Communicate Effectively Walk for Alzheimer’s (Medicine Walk) 1815 Chiefswood Rd., Ohsweken 10:00 AM Community (SN) Denise Kinchsular Sean Lesage Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 04:00 PM Entertainment Blackeye Boxing Club presents Friday Night Fights Brant Curling Club 06:00 PM Sports Photography A Night in Marrakech Sweet Isa Cooking Studio 06:30 PM Education for ALL your Photo Needs Monique Hunsley Live at Tansley’s Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 07:00 PM Entertainment Chris Antonik Brant Artillery Gunners Club 08:00 PM Entertainment
SATURDAY, MAY 12 2018
Lansdowne Charity Motorcycle Ride Brantford and District Civic Centre 9:00 AM Community
Mother’s Day Extravaganza South Dumfries Community Centre 9:30 AM Community
519-717-9670 Li’l Picasso’s Mother’s Day DIY Drop-By From The Attic Interiors 10:00 AM Education
[email protected] Little Free Seed Library Launch Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 10:00 AM Education The Artisans’ Village & Penny Wise General merchant denise.kinchsularphotography Artisans’ Village 10:00 AM Community Appreciation Day Event Mother’s Day Brunch Sweet Isa Catering and Cooking Studio 11:00 AM Entertainment
“1980’s Deadly Prom” Musical Murder Mystery Sonnonhof German Canadian Club 11:30 AM The Arts
Caleb Turgeon (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
SIVLE - Live at Jeffrey’s Lounge Jeffrey’s Lounge 03:00 PM Entertainment
Celtic Music Night (Participation House Brantford) Sydenham-Heritage United Church 05:00 PM Community
“1980’s Deadly Prom” Musical Murder Mystery Sonnonhof German Canadian Club 06:00 PM The Arts
Live Music with Jim Dyer Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 06:00 PM Entertainment
Concert of Praise with Dr. Vandertuin Hope Christian Reformed Church 07:30 PM Entertainment
Arctic Cowboys Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY, MAY 13 2018
Mother’s Day Brunch Myra’s Bar & Grill 10:30 AM Entertainment
Brantford Red Sox Home Opener vs. Hamilton Cardinals Arnold Anderson Stadium at Cockshutt Park 02:00 PM Sports
Special Time with Mom & Paint Nite Myra’s Bar & Grill 04:00 PM Education
Mother’s Day Dinner Myra’s Bar & Grill 05:00 PM Entertainment
Mother’s Day Anything Goes DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
MONDAY, MAY 14 2018 Sow and Grow Your Own Veggie Garden: featuring Brant Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:00 PM Education Community Gardens The Mother of All Mother’s Days Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead 04:00 PM Community
SNA Badminton - Family St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 06:30 PM Sports
Tech Free Family Night Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:30 PM Entertainment
TUESDAY, MAY 15 2018
Microsoft Word - Writing in the Workplace Brant Skills Centre 12:45 PM Education
Introduction to 3D Design and Printing Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:00 PM Education Happy All Candidates Meeting for Brantford Brant Riding Brant Sports Complex 07:00 PM Education WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 2018 Mother’s Jane’s Walk by Equal Ground Community Gardens Grand River Health Centre (at the Atrium) 10:30 AM Community Tech Coach at the Library County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 01:00 PM Education Day 20” X 20” Pillow Stencilling DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education THURSDAY, MAY 17 2018
Study Group (genealogy) Brant OGS Resource Centre 10:00 AM Education
Coffee House & Art Show Freedom House (Lower Level, Old Eaton Centre) 06:00 PM Community
Jewellery Board DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
Promote your business/organization Make Your Own Yardzee Game County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 06:00 PM Education with our LOCAL Network DT Concert Series: Donovan Woods Dominion Telegraph Centre 07:00 PM Entertainment of Engaged Community Members Classic Albums Live presents Led Zeppelin 1 Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts 08:00 PM Entertainment Jason Freeze [email protected] 226.802.2299 MAY 2018 BSCENEPaper 13
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FRIDAY, MAY 18 2018
Rusty James Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 04:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music with Cory Mercer Tansley’s Coffee Emporium (St. George) 06:00 PM Entertainment
The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 08:00 PM The Arts
SATURDAY, MAY 19 2018
Live Music with Max Sandison Tansley’s Coffee Emporium (St. George) 01:00 PM Entertainment
Spencer Campbell (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment True Blues Matinee w Dwayne LaForme’s Boogie Blues Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 02:00 PM Entertainment Band & guest Sivle - Live at the Bell City Brewing Company Bell City Brewing Company 05:00 PM Entertainment
Karaoke with Roger Tansley’s Coffee Emporium (St. George) 07:00 PM Entertainment
The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 08:00 PM The Arts
The Janna Leduc Band Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment
Bad Reed | Crown Lands | Drunken Uncle Two Doors Down 010:00 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY, MAY 20 2018
Brantford Open Stage Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Brantford Red Sox Baseball Game vs. Barrie Baycats Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park 02:00 PM Sports
The Great Gatsby Paris Fairgrounds 02:00 PM The Arts
MONDAY, MAY 21 2018
Blood Donor Clinic Paris Fairgrounds 02:00 PM Community
TUESDAY, MAY 22 2018
Heart and Stroke Big Bike Six Nations Community Hall 03:00 PM Community - SN
Soup for the Soul Quarter Auction St. Andrew’s United Church 07:00 PM Community 250 King George Rd. Brantford WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 2018 519.751.1221 Holiday Wine [email protected] Community Workshop: County of Brant Indoor Recreation Brant Sports Comples 06:30 PM Community Gifts Facility Business Plan www.positanowine.com positanowinesandcoffee THURSDAY, MAY 24 2018 Gift Cards
Tac4aDay Brantford Police Service Community
Tech Coach at the Library County of Brant Public Library (Paris) 05:00 PM Education
Farmhouse Clock DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education
Make Your Own Yardzee Game County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 06:00 PM Education
The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 08:00 PM The Arts
FRIDAY, MAY 25 2018 12th Annual Drive to Survive Charity Golf Tournament The Oaks of St. George Golf Club 10:30 AM Community (Brantford Food Bank) 423 St. Paul Avenue Brantford Cody James Wood Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 04:00 PM Entertainment (across from Home Hardware Plaza) The BCHS Foundation presenta a Vintage Carnival Gala! Brantford Golf & Country Club 06:00 PM Community 519-753-7157 Havana Nights Sweet Isa Catering and Cooking Studio 06:30 PM Education [email protected] The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 08:00 PM The Arts www.levacs.ca Deaf The Animal, Age Of Kings, The Lonely Bunch, Club NV 09:00 PM Entertainment Brighter Green SATURDAY, MAY 26 2018 2018 16th Annual Giant Warehouse Sale (United Way Steve Brown Sports Complex at Lions Park 8:00 AM Community Brant) NOW OPEN Holmedale Art Crawl Holmedale Neighbourhood 10:00 AM The Arts 185 KING GEORGE ROAD Survivor Series Woodland Cultural Centre 10:00 AM Education BRANTFORD Walk for Alzheimer’s (Brantford | Brant) Syl Apps Community Centre 12:00 PM Community Life Stories w Larry Brown in the Gallery (4 wk. course Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (main gallery) 12:30 PM Education KINGGEORGEARMS.CA begins) Chris Strei (Acoustic Cafe) Brantford Music Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Deborah Ellis Author Visit Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 02:00 PM Entertainment
Live Music with John Ladds Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 07:00 PM Entertainment
The EX-Files Starving Artist Gallery Cafe 08:00 PM Entertainment
The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 08:00 PM The Arts
Sylverado Frankie’s Hometown Tavern 09:30 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY, MAY 27 2018 Not the Same Ole Vendor Sale Brant Artillery Gunners Club 10:00 AM Entertainment ADVERTISING WORKS... Family Arts Day Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant 11:00 AM The Arts YOU JUST PROVED IT! Brantford Red Sox Baseball Game vs. Guelph Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park 02:00 PM Sports The Great Gatsby (Paris Performers’ Theatre) Paris Fairgrounds 02:00 PM The Arts PUT YOUR BUSINESS Spring Concert (Brantford Community Symphony Brantford Convention Centre 07:30 PM Entertainment Orchestra) CARD IN FRONT OF MONDAY, MAY 28 2018
SNA Badminton - Family St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 06:30 PM Sports THOUSANDS OF EYES! Tech Free Family Night Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:30 PM Entertainment 10,000 copies every month TUESDAY, MAY 29 2018 Available at 500 locations in Brantford, Market Your Home Business Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 11:00 AM Education Brant County & Six Nations WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 2018 15th Annual Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser Six Nations Polytechnic (Brantford Campus) 06:00 PM Community Contact: Scrabble Tile Family Memory Wall DIY Workshop From The Attic Interiors 06:00 PM Education Jason Freeze THURSDAY, MAY 31 2018 226-802-2299 [email protected] Introduction to Wills & Powers of Attorney County of Brant Public Library (St. George) 06:30 PM Education FRIDAY, JUNE 1 2018 SUPPORT LOCAL! First Friday Grace Gallery 05:30 PM The Arts
SNA Badminton - family St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 06:30 PM Sports
SNA Basketball - youth (9-17) St. Basil’s School Gym 06:30 PM Sports
SNA Basketball - adults (18+) St. Basil’s School Gym 07:30 PM Sports
SNA Badminton - adult (16+) St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School Gym 08:00 PM Sports 14 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide
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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 2018
Garage Sale and Bake Sale Sydenham-Heritage United Church 8:00 AM Community
Blood Donor Clinic Branlyn Community Centre 8:30 AM Community
OK Trades Competition Harmony Square in Brantford 9:00 AM Education
Karaoke Night Buck’s Tavern 010:00 PM Entertainment SOLUTION Desirees Angels Appreciation & Recognition Luncheon “ Knights of Columbus Hall 11:00 AM Entertainment Transforming the Culture of the Criminal System Together to our Sudoku puzzle (Page 11) Karaoke with Roger Tansley’s Coffee Emporium 07:00 PM Entertainment
SUNDAY, JUNE 3 2018
Garden Party at Earl Haig Community Garden Earl Haig Community Garden 8:00 AM Community
All You Can Eat Breakfast (proceeds to charity) Knights of Columbus Hall 9:00 AM Community
4 Point Quartz Necklace w Moon Artist Jewelry Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (main gallery) 10:00 AM Education
4 Point Quartz Necklace w Moon Artist Jewelry Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (main gallery) 11:30 AM Education
Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk - 8th Annual Harmony Square 12:30 PM Community
Brantford Open Stage Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre 02:00 PM Entertainment
Free Mindfulness Meditation Moksha Yoga Brantford 05:00 PM Sports
MONDAY, JUNE 4 2018
Pubstumpers Trivia Night Buck’s Tavern 07:00 PM Entertainment
TUESDAY, JUNE 5 2018
Blood Donor Clinic Woodman Park Community Centre 01:30 PM Community
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 2018 Oak Gables Golf Tournament (Hamilton - Brant) for Oak Gables Golf Club 01:00 PM Community Alzheimer’s THURSDAY, JUNE 7 2018
Blood Donor Clinic Woodman Park Community Centre 03:30 PM Community
Essential Oils for the Men in Your Life Brantford Public Library (Main Branch) 06:30 PM Education
A LOOK BACK AT APRIL THROUGH Be seen with BSCENE THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS
36th ANNUAL ROTARY CLASSIC RUN Sunday, April 22, 2018 • Brantford
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The 36th Annual Rotary Brantford Classic Run was held on Sunday, April 22nd to beautiful weather conditions! Many people came out to walk or run in the event which raises funds for the Boys & Girls Club of Brantford, Lansdowne Children’s Centre and Rotary initiatives. Starting at W. Ross Macdonald School the event had a 3km walk, 5km run or 10km run portions. Make sure to Be Seen running or walking along in next year’s event! Story by: Jason Freeze Photography by: Denise Kinchsular MAY 2018 BSCENEPaper 15 EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN TO LOVE READING practice during the summer months. Paired with a university student tutor, children who are having difficulty reading improve their skills with extra motivation and reassurance, building their reading confidence in an encouraging setting.
Carleigh Lemke, who has returned to the Library to tutor students for 6 consecutive years has seen CHRISTINE MACARTHUR tremendous growth from the children enrolled. “Read It has created a space where children brantlibrary.ca can build positive rapports with their tutors and develop the confidence they need to continue brantlibrary expanding their reading skills. This growth truly is inspiring! Read It aims to promote and foster a @brantlibrary love of reading--a goal in which I have witnessed numerous times.” brantcountypubliclibrary “Read It is an important weapon in the battle “Wow, she’s starting to read chapter books against the dreaded ‘summer slide’,” adds Zeta now instead of comics!” Phillipo, Children’s and Youth Services Librarian. “The kids who are registered in Read It also am, a long time member of the County of Brant participate in TD Summer Reading Club. Any Public Library in St. George, has sent three P time they spend with their tutor counts for their of her children through the Read It program, and Reading Club hours too. They’re reading what they has seen the impact the program can have. “Read want to read—and that encourages a lifelong love It ignited something in the kids and created a of reading.” wonderful, open place for them to feel confident. I can’t say enough about it…After two weeks of Pam agrees. “My nine-year-old is not only Read It the kids were reading more and more challenging herself with harder reading material, challenging stuff…and the kids were like, ‘when but she is stepping out of her comfort zone with can we go back’!?” spelling challenging words as well!”
For over 15 years the County of Brant Public To learn more about how your child can benefit Library Read It program had provided children in from Read It, please visit the Library’s website Grades 1-6 with specialized one-on-one reading www.brantlibrary.ca MAKE DOWNTOWN BRANTFORD YOUR DESTINATION full of a movie night, a pancake breakfast, live entertainment and a performance created by the Brantford born Debra Brown, the Emmy award-winning choreographer for Cirque du Soleil. Don’t forget to finish the Saturday night off with fireworks! MAY 27 POP UP STREET STORE (Harmony Square) Feel like the king for the weekend with Elvis in the Square, put on your blue suede shoes and JUNE 1 get ready for an unforgettable day! BREATH OF FRESH AIR TALENT SHOW (Sanderson Centre) ake Downtown Brantford your destination Mand come out to experience all the Who doesn’t love beer and a good party in the JUNE 3 exciting events scheduled! This May, summer? Come to Downtown Brantford this NOVA VITA HEELS TO HEAL (Harmony Square) Downtown Brantford will host the 4th Pop-up June 22-23 for the True North Beer Festival JUNE 8-10 and sample a curated selection of beers from street store that aims to give clothes away to FIND YOUR SPIRIT 10 TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF all over Ontario and live music to keep the those in need. Inspired by its origins in South HARMONY SQUARE (Harmony Square) Africa the idea has spread across the world. party going. JUNE 22-23 Attention all jazz lovers, the Brantford Make sure to take a Downtown Detour this TRUE NORTH BEER FEST – TICKETED EVENT June, where you will find the Breath of Fresh International Jazz Festival is scheduled to (Harmony Square) Air Talent Show on June 1. The winner will return to Harmony Square this September! This receive a grand prize of $5000 and another three-day event features numerous stages and JUNE 29 - AUGUST 31 $5000 will be donated to the City of Brantford’s a continuous line up of entertainment that is TUNES IN THE PARK – FRIDAYS AT NOON (Victoria Park) Tree Planting Program. sure to please! JULY 13 The Nova Vita Heels to Heal is scheduled There’s something about music in the air, on ELVIS IN THE SQUARE (Harmony Square) for June 3 and aims to bring awareness a summer day. Grab your lawn chair and stop SEPTEMBER 14-16 by Victoria park every Friday at noon for Tunes about domestic violence in our community. BRANTFORD INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL In the Park that features a variety of different Registration is free, and heels can be provided (Harmony Square) from sizes 8-16. Grab your friends and see if musicians. you can walk a “Canadian Mile” in heels. There’s always something happening in downtownbrantford.ca Harmony Square is celebrating its 10-year Downtown Brantford, and there’s so many anniversary this June, explore Downtown ways to experience it! Don’t forget to follow us Brantford and find your spirit with the 10th on social media for the latest and greatest in @downtownbrantfd Downtown Brantford anniversary celebration. The weekend will be Downtown Brantford. Downtown Brantford 16 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide
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JACK JACKOWETZ @jjackowetz @jjackowetz Brantford in the 197O's Part 4
rantford was no longer a city in transition. Change The Summerhayes Brothers, John, Terry, and Gary, with their trainer Frank Bricker. Bwas well underway. New in 1969 but by 1972 no firm plans or Bell Centennial festivities. The idea of began negotiations with Famous suburban housing and commercial committee to lead the celebration were creating a national telecommunications Players to purchase the theatre. The developments were being built, in place. A wide range of ideas were museum to highlight the past, present, asking price of $1.2 million was too primarily in the north end. The proposed for activities and memorials: and future of telecommunications was steep for City Council. An independent downtown began its rapid decline an arts centre, a production on the first raised by the Bell Homestead group representing a number of local as the commercial centre of the banks of the Grand River involving a Committee in 1974. organisations began a campaign to City; it would be supplanted by cast of 50,000, a world-wide telephone raise money to buy the building. Enter Lynden Park Mall and strip mall bill lottery, a musical production, and For the City’s centennial celebration, Arthur J. Kelly with an ambitious plan to developments along King George a parade. The marquee exhibit was to promoter Arthur J. Kelly suggested raise the money to buy the theatre. Road. The manufacturing sector be Telescience 100, a portable hands- creating an historical extravaganza was humming along nicely; there on exhibit of telephone equipment, on Kerby Island in the middle of In 1978, Kelly convinced Famous were well paying jobs available for that would be housed in a temporary Grand River. Kelly said his production Players to give him a year to raise the young men right out of high school. geodesic dome located in the Darling would make Cecil B. DeMille’s Ten money. Kelly’s plan included a $5.20 The optimism of the decade did Street parking lot downtown. The plan Commandments look like a Sunday levy on each person in the community not foresee economic events that was to have this exhibit tour Canada School pageant. Kelly successfully and a two-day annual festival on the would culminate in the 1980s that after the summer of 1974 and then organised Brantford’s 1967 and 1974 banks of the Grand River, featuring a would forever change the City. end up in a permanent purpose-built parades. The year also included a civic symphony orchestra on the first night museum in the City. A massive two- party on 31-May-1977, featuring a 190- and a rock band on the second night. and-a-half-hour parade with 10,000 foot birthday cake; a parade and picnic; Kelly then organised a concert for Kerby participants was one of the highlights and a musical production that paid Island, in the middle of the Grand River, of the year. An original musical, tribute to the working men of Brantford. for August 1978 featuring the Boston celebrating the history of the City and Pops Orchestra, conducted by Arthur Bell, was performed in the rotunda of Arts and Culture Fiedler. Kelly hoped the concert would City Hall. The International Villages attract 70,000 people. However, ticket Festival, celebrating Brantford’s cultural It turned out that the new Civic sales were slow and Kelly struggled to diversity, was launched as part of the Centre was not an ideal venue for the make even a meagre pre-payment of performing arts or cultural events, the orchestra’s US$66,000 fee in July. so the community again focused on The orchestra was caught up in the Molson Canadian developing a space for arts and culture novelty of the event and worked with beer bottle promoting events. Kelly even though the finances were Homecoming Week during Brant Bell Centennial Logo. looking grim. The show went on and the Brantford Centennial. ArtsPlace opened in 1972 in the Temple was watched by an estimated 20,000 CELEBRATIONS Building, on Dalhousie Street next people. Tickets were priced at $5.20 to the Post Office. It was Brantford’s per person, but only about 11,000 second art gallery. A 1973 consultant’s Brantford celebrated two 100-year tickets were sold. Because the concert report prepared for the Art Gallery of anniversaries in the 1970s. The Brant took place in the middle of the river Brant identified the need for an arts Bell Centennial commemorated the there was no way to control who got to centre, ideally located downtown. The 100th anniversary of the invention of see the show and if they had a ticket report suggested an arts complex could the telephone by Alexander Graham or not; people simply watched from the be the City’s centennial project. The Bell in Brantford in 1874. In 1977, the banks on either side of the river. The complex could be centred around the City celebrated the 100th anniversary concert reportedly lost about $40,000. Capitol Theatre, now the Sanderson of its incorporation as a city. Both A lawsuit was launched by the orchestra Centre for the Performing Arts, and events were moderately successful for payment of services rendered. would require, in addition to the existing and occurred despite organisational The lawsuit named Kelly, the City, the theatre, a 550-seat studio theatre, a disarray, a lack of cooperation between mayor, and an alderman. Kelly always 25,000 square foot visual-arts centre, groups, and late planning for the various acknowledged that the debt to the and convention and meeting rooms for organised events. orchestra was his, and his alone. The 200 people. City Council’s Executive case was settled out of court in 1981. Ideas for the Bell Centennial began Committee approved the idea as a centennial project. In 1975, the City In 1978, the National Museums of MAY 2018 BSCENEPaper 17 Intermediate A championship. Brantford teams also won the championship in 1947 and 1964. In 1972 the Brantford Forresters moved to Senior A. The team was known as the Forresters between 1972 and 1975. In 1976, they were renamed the Brantford Alexanders. The team was named for Alexander Graham Bell. In 1977, the Alexanders won Brantford’s first national hockey championship, the Allan Cup.
Brantford had been in the running for an OHL Major Junior A franchise since 1974 when it seemed almost certain the Hamilton Fincups Arts Place by the Art Gallery of Brant that brought an art gallery and art classes to the downtown. would move to town. Instead Canada rekindled discussions of YWCA at Queen and Darling Streets. To the Hamilton team was sold building a telecommunications museum address the need for a second indoor to another Hamilton group and in 1979 the Secretary of State pool the North Park Aquatic Centre and the Toronto Marlboros made a $20,000 grant available to study was built and opened in 1974. It was ended up playing 20 games the idea. The thought was this museum an eight-lane, 65-metre Olympic sized at the Civic Centre in the could draw up to 300,000 people a year. pool and diving facility, built adjacent 1974-75 season. The Gaylord Powless was from the Six Nations of the Grand River. Gay- It was estimated to cost $9.1 million and to the North Park Arenas. The complex Marlboros did not return lord was a gifted and intuitive lacrosse player. He was nicknamed could open in 1982. However, interest hosted the 1975 Canadian National in 1975-76 because of the Marvellous Mohawk. Powless played for the Oshawa Green from the telecommunications industry Diving Championship, a testament to conflicts over ice time with Gaels, a Junior A team from 1963 to 1967, winning four consecu- tive Minto Cup national championships between 1964 and 1967. was tepid and contributions from the the quality of the facility. the Brantford Alexanders During his time in Oshawa his was a close friend and classmate of industry was an important aspect of Senior A team. The Fincups Bobby Orr. Gretzky played hockey like Powless played lacrosse, funding, so plans were shelved. Discussions regarding the revival almost moved to Brantford the game came to them, they were always two moves ahead of the of Mohawk Park continued. The in 1976 but that deal fell play. Powless turned pro in 1968 and played for teams in Montréal, condition of the lake remained the Detroit, Syracuse, Rochester, Portland, Brantford, Brampton, and Sports and Recreation through as well. Finally, in Coquitlam. Knees and back injuries led to a shortened career, he re- major stumbling block. A 1975 report 1978 the Hamilton Fincups tired in 1977 recording 1,000 career goals and assists. He then went In July 1971, the National Hikers recommended making the park a day- moved to Brantford and on to coach until he succumbed to cancer on 28-July-2001, at the and Campers Association held their use park that would include pools, were renamed the Brantford age of 54. The arena in Ohsweken is named after Powless. Gaylord Alexanders. The team moved was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1990 and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame on 19-April-2017. The Gaylord back to Hamilton for the Powless Award is given annually to the most sportsmanlike player in 1984-85 season. The team Ontario Junior A lacrosse. made the play-offs five out of the six years it operated out of the year, Gretzky scored 378 goals and Civic Centre. had 139 assists for the Nadrofsky Steelers. In 1975, Wayne moved to In the boxing world, Frank Bricker’s Toronto to continue his career away boxers, training out of the Branch 90 from the pressure and negative Legion continued to have success. Gary attention he received from other Summerhayes won the Canadian light- players’ parents, including the parents heavyweight championship in 1973. of his teammates in Brantford. In 1977, Gary’s brother, John, won the Canadian Gretzky was drafted third by the Sault lightweight championship in 1974. Then Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. in 1978 Gary won the Commonwealth On 12-June-1978 Gretzky signed a light-heavyweight title with an personal services contract with Nelson eleventh-round knockout of Australian Skalbania owner of the World Hockey Tony Mundine. This duplicated a feat Association’s Indianapolis Racers. achieved by Brantford boxer Gord The contact was for seven years and Wallace in 1956. Gord was also coached US$1.75 million. Gretzky only played National Campers and Hikers Association Campvention, Brant Park, 11-July-1971. by Frank Bricker. eight games for Indianapolis. On 2-November-1978 his contract was 12th annual and first international Wayne Gretzky first made national sold to Peter Pocklington, owner of the campvention at the newly developed playground equipment, an amphitheatre news in 1971 at the age of 10. In that Edmonton Oilers. 435-acre Brant Park. 30,000 campers or a pavilion. The public felt differently from across North America descended and wanted the park rehabilitated but Royal Visit. Between 25-June-1973 and 5-July-1973 on Brantford. Brant Park became a city left in as natural a state as possible. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured Canada, visiting Prince Edward Island on the centenary of PEI’s entry into within a city. The Brantford Braves won three Ontario Confederation, the tercentenary of Kingston which was Baseball Association championships: established as Fort Cataraqui in 1673, and Regina, on A new Lions Park was developed in West the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the RCMP. On Brant on 33 acres of land at Gilkison and 1970 (the City’s first in 35 years), 1975, 28-June-1973 the train carrying the Queen and Prince Edge Streets. The new park included and 1976. passed through Brantford. The train did not make a stop an arena, a running track, and playing in Brantford. In 1971, the Brantford Warriors won fields. The new park was to replace the the Mann Cup, for the national Senior old Lions Park at Market and Ontario A lacrosse championship. The Mann Streets because the new Brantford Cup has been awarded since 1910. The Southern Access Road bridge was built trophy is one of the most valuable in all on a portion of the old Lions Park lands. of sports as it is made from solid, albeit The new arena opened in December low-karat, gold. This is Brantford’s only 1971. A second ice-surface was added Mann Cup championship team. The to the North Park Arena and the facility Warriors lost the 1972 Mann Cup to the was renamed the North Park Recreation New Westminster Salmonbellies, the Centre. The second arena opened in same team they beat the year before. 1972. The complex was renamed the Gaylord Powless was the star of the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre in 1982. team. To this time, the City only had one The Brantford Forresters won the indoor public swimming pool, at the YM- 1971 Ontario Hockey Association Photo jJackowetz 18 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide
A LOOK BACK AT APRIL THROUGH Be seen with BSCENE THE EYES OF OUR PHOTOGRAPHERS PARIS MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL Saturday, April 14 2018 • Downtown Paris, ON DENISE KINCHSULAR
The Lions Club of Paris held their annual Paris Maple Syrup Festival on Saturday, April 14th.
Even though the weather was not cooperating, many people still came out to enjoy the food and shows provided. The community spirit kept everyone warm as they enjoyed some tasty treats!
Make sure to Be Seen getting some pancakes at next year’s event!
Story by: Jason Freeze
Photography by: Denise Kinchsular
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS April 16, 2018 Brantford Golf and Country Club, Brantford
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BRANTFORD MUSIC CLUB PRESENTS QUARTANGO Wednesday, April 12, 2018 at The Sanderson Centre, Brantford DEAN ELLIS
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ENTERTAINMENT AT THE SANDERSON CENTRE Wednesday, April 18 2018 • Debra Brown Wednesday, April 4 2018 • Kim Mitchell
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As Participation Support Services, Photo: pssbrantford.org we will continue to support individuals with physical disabilities and complex care needs living in the Brant/Brantford community. SHERRY R. KERR Our new name, Participation Support Services, and slogan, ParticipationHouseBrantford “Your care, your way, your home,” communicates the breadth pssbrantford.org of services we offer, and our commitment to providing care that n behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce that on Monday, is tailored to everyone’s unique OApril 23rd, 2018,Participation House Brantford will be renamed, Participation needs and abilities. Support Services. Participation Support Services’ new When Participation House Brantford was founded in 1975, we offered a new and website, which also launches April innovative supportive housing program for 30 individuals, mainly with cerebral 23rd , will be www.pssbrantford. palsy, at 10 Bell Lane. Since that time, our services have expanded dramatically. org; associated email addresses will We now serve more than 300 people in our community through supportive change to housing, respite care, outreach, and in-home and at-work personal support services. In light of this growth, Participation House Brantford’s recent Strategic (first initial, last name)@ Plan identified the need for a re- branding exercise to ensure that our name and pssbrantford.org. The legal name will remain Participation House Brantford. brand accurately reflect our current identity. We hope that you are as pleased with these exciting changes as we are, and In July 2016, the Board engaged a Marketing firm to perform a brand audit, which ask that as stakeholders, you embrace the new operating name of Participation included a survey, focus group, and a full review of all brand elements including Support Services. the website, social media, print, and our mission and values. The survey of key If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at stakeholders, including the people we support, staff, and funders, indicated that 519-759-1430 x223, or while people saw Participation House as an important and respected part of the community, a significant proportion of respondents thought we still only provided [email protected] residential services. The brand audit, therefore, recommended a complete re- branding, including a new name and slogan.
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BELL HOMESTEAD • GLENHYRST ART GALLERY OF BRANT • ADELAIDE HUNTER HOODLESS HOMESTEAD • BRANT HISTORICAL SOCIETY • HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL CHAPEL OF THE MOHAWKS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE (MOHAWK CHAPEL) MYRTLEVILLE HOUSE MUSEUM • PARIS MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY PERSONAL COMPUTER MUSEUM • CHIEFSWOOD NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE WOODLAND CULTURAL CENTRE • SOUTH DUMFRIES HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – BRANT COUNTY BRANCH CANADIAN MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM 22 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide BRANT UNITED WAY GIANT WAREHOUSE SALE IS BACK FOR 16TH YEAR First time shoppers should be aware that every shopper will receive a numbered wrist band to enter the sale to eliminate the need to wait in line for extended periods of time.
Numbered wrist bands will be given out on Friday May 25th from 6pm until 9pm and on the Saturday Sale Day, May 26th from 8am until 3pm at Lion’s Park Arena. On the sale day, shoppers are encouraged to follow Brant nce again bargain shoppers will have United Way on Facebook and twitter to get Othe opportunity to purchase cleaning updates throughout the day regarding the products, sport clothing, home décor, wrist band numbers being called to be on gardening products, food items and more deck to enter the sale. new products all with hugely discounted prices. Local companies generously donate “We are always working to improve our event, the product sold at the Giant Warehouse and make shopping at the Giant Warehouse Sale and all proceeds support much needed Sale a great experience for all” said Cathy programs and services funded by the Brant Ward, Coordinator of the Giant Warehouse United Way in Brantford, Brant county, and Sale. It is a win –win for our shoppers Six Nations of the Grand River. when they are able to generate thousands of funding dollars to support essential The Sale takes place Saturday, May 26th (8 community services while purchasing a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Lions Park Arena. household necessities at significant discounted prices. Last year the sale saw over 1500 people walk through the doors looking for amazing Please visit our Facebook page now deals. Many people in attendance at the sale for information on the sale, volunteer are return trip shoppers that mark the sale opportunities, and to get a sneak peek at down in their calendars and return excitedly some of the exciting product line ups you every year. We also have the support of can look forward to seeing at the sale. hundreds of volunteers both at the sale and leading up to the sale. Volunteers help at For more information please contact: the cash register, set up the floor, help in the [email protected] parking lot, the list is endless. It’s not too late 519 752-7848 to get involved. Just go to our website at www.brantunitedway.org to register. SKIP WARMS THE HEART Submitted photo
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tudents and seniors continued to connect at various retirement facilities Ava, at bottom right, from Cobblestone School, visiting Queensview Retirement Community in Paris Sthroughout the community. The themes of Winter Olympics, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day provided the curriculum focus for SKIP (Seniors and Kids “We coloured Valentine and St. Patrick’s Day pictures together and we got Intergenerational Programs) visits. The students provide companionship for their cookies and a drink. We sang songs together and laughed.” - Layla, a gr. 2 SKIP senior friends as they share and interact with one another. Student and Senior Ambassador who visits Charlotte Villa SKIP Ambassadors provide feedback about their monthly visits. Here is what they had to say: “This was the best visit because everyone was engaged in sharing poetry with one another.” - Lauren, a gr. 6 SKIP Ambassador who visits Telfer Place “The residents are very happy when the students come to visit. I look forward to seeing the kids use their imagination with their creations. I like to share my past “Sarah loves when we visit because it makes everyone happy there, and that with them as they share the present.” - Wilma, SKIP Ambassador resident at makes me happy too!” - Ava, a gr. 5 SKIP Ambassador who visits Queensview Riverview Terrace Retirement Community
“We love the visits with the kids. They bring people together and it makes us feel With monthly visits ahead, a writing contest in June (‘I Have a Story to Tell’ where better. We talk and talk about what we did after the kids go back to school too.” - students are able to write about what they have learned, discovered, or been Shirley, SKIP Ambassador resident at Park Lane Terrace exposed to through SKIP), and SKIP’s Second Brantford BURST 5K+ Colour Run coming up on September 9th (community and school challenges are “We learn new things about each other at each visit. We start conversations that encouraged!), there is much to look forward to as SKIP continues to bridge the are interesting, and we can compare with each other and realize the things we gap between young and old. Check out www.goskip.org for more! have in common.” - Emma, a gr. 5 SKIP Ambassador who visits Park Lane Terrace MAY 2018 BSCENEPaper 23 VINTAGE CARNIVAL GALA SUPPORTS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT REDEVELOPMENT
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tep right up for an evening of Scarnival fun as the Brant Community Healthcare (BCHS) Foundation hosts its annual gala celebration on Friday, May 25, featuring the vintage-themed styling of yesteryear.
The BCHS Foundation Vintage Carnival Gala will showcase classic midway paraphernalia, including carnival games and more courtesy of the Conklin Carnival Museum, all within the vibrant atmosphere and freshly renovated surroundings of the Brantford Golf and Country Club.
This year’s gala event promises to be one of the highlights of the busy Brantford and area event calendar as 250 attendees enjoy tapas-style dining, decadent desserts, live music by Freedom Train, a live and silent auction, and carnival-style entertainment in support of the recently announced Emergency Department re-development at the Brantford General.
On March 2, the BCHS was delighted to host Dr. Helena Jaczek, the Minister Supplied Graphic of Health and Long-Term Care, as to be utilized in the new space using donor dollars first phase of work on the hospital’s Emergency she delivered the provincial government’s raised from its many annual events and activities, Department, but it is anticipated that the Brant announcement of support for the redevelopment, including proceeds from its annual gala event. Community Healthcare System Foundation will need expansion and renovation of the Emergency to raise in excess of $3 million in funding support in Department (ED) at the Brant Community Healthcare “The BCHS Foundation raised an incredible $97,525 order for this exciting project to be completed. System, Brantford General site. for the Emergency Department at last year’s gala thanks to the wonderful donors who came out to The funds raised by the BCHS Foundation at events As part of this multi-million dollar redevelopment support local healthcare,” said Kari. “But we will like the Vintage Carnival Gala will help support the full plan, the Emergency Department will be expanded be looking to raise more at this year’s event as we redevelopment of the ED, as well as help us put the to include new entrances, and renovations will be endeavor to undertake the biggest ED renovation in technology and tools in the hands of the physicians completed to improve patient wait times, enhance the Brantford General’s recent history.” and staff caring for our patients. The purchase of visibility for patients and staff, and to ensure patient new and replacement medical equipment is not privacy and confidentiality. Important events like the Vintage Carnival Gala covered by Ontario’s healthcare funding model, require a team of dedicated volunteers willing to requiring us to turn to our generous community to “The news of an ED expansion was a momentous donate their time to help support these complicated help us bridge this funding gap. event for local healthcare. Last year, the BCHS fundraising initiatives, which is why the BCHS Emergency Department received over 54,000 visits. Foundation Gala Committee was formed. Please donate today! With your help we can improve The current ED space was originally designed for an Emergency Department that every family in far fewer patient visits, making it a challenge to “The Vintage Carnival Gala would not be possible Brantford, Brant County and the surrounding effectively accommodate our patient flow,” said Kari without the support of our dedicated gala committee communities uses to diagnose, treat and care for Wilson, Executive Director of the Brant Community members,” said Amanda Kwist, BCHS Foundation their loved ones. Healthcare System Foundation. “Securing provincial Development Co-ordinator. “Our thanks go out to funding for our ED expansion was vitally important to Michele Fergus, Loretta Madison, Becky Marras, Barb Thank you for your support! the Brantford General, but now the real work begins Rusnak, Julie Villamere and Pat Fyffe for spending countless hours planning and organizing all of the The BCHS Foundation’s Vintage Carnival Gala is for the BCHS Foundation to fund the remaining currently sold out, but we are still accepting names 10 per cent of the redevelopment costs and the fine details to make this event a reality. We really couldn’t do this without them.” for our gala waiting list, and as always, prize and cash associated equipment purchases.” donations are always welcome. The ED redevelopment project will revolutionize The provincial government utilizes a 90-10 funding For reservation inquiries or if you or your company model and the BCHS Foundation, through the Emergency Care at the Brantford General for the families and the surrounding communities that use are interested in supporting the BCHS Foundation support of our donors, will be required to cover the and the redevelopment of the Emergency remaining portion of the bricks-and-mortar costs, it. The goal is to create an additional 371 square metres of space inside the unit and renovate the Department at the Brantford General, please call making fundraising events like our annual gala crucial the BCHS Foundation office at 519-751-5510, to the redevelopment of our ED. department’s existing 288 square metres to better support the growing needs of our local community. email [email protected] or visit our website at The BCHS Foundation will also be raising funds to bchsysfoundation.org/donate. purchase new and replacement patient equipment This expansion and renovation represents the 24 BSCENE.ca Entertainment & Community Guide
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