Another roadside cleanup success! On Saturday April 25, members of the Board of Trade and the local community met for our semi-annual roadside cleanup. Braving snow and sub-zero temperatures during the cleanup, we warmed up back at the New Dundee Emporium with some hot coffee, fresh baked muffins, and camaraderie
Author: Josh Durham
Victoria Day Weekend Lineup
Sunday, May 19 from 5pm to dusk
Location: New Dundee Community Centre
Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family with a BBQ, BeaverTails and Serial Food Griller food trucks, rides for all ages, live bands – Doug Clayfield, The Magnetic Revelators, KW Collective and Sonic Sea that will continue after the fireworks, henna, glitter and airbrush tattoos, a beer garden from 5pm – 11pm, the FIREWORK show at dusk and more!
Monday, May 20 Starting early with community run garage sales & 9am vendors until 4pm
Location: New Dundee Community Park
Bring your family back for lots of activities planned starting early with community run garage sales, breakfast and BeaverTails, Serial Food Griller and Fo’Cheezy food trucks, vendors at 9am, live bands – Gemstone Entertainment, Those Guys and Sonic Sea, beer garden from 11am – 4pm, silent auction, rides for all ages, Wilmot Key Quest $5,000 winner announcement at 12pm and the Parade at 1:30pm!
This event is open to all with free admission, we are excited to have many families back again to make great memories on the long weekend! There are lots of ways to get involved:
Share – spread the news about the TWO day event; Donate – To support you can e-transfer us your donation to ndfireworks@gmail.com or donate by cheque. Cheques can be made out to New Dundee Fireworks Committee & mailed to P.O. Box 2, New Dundee ON. We appreciate your support!; Volunteer – Contact ndfireworks@gmail.com to see how you can get involved to make the weekend a success!
For more information, visit our website: http://www.newdundeefireworks.com
New Resident’s Forum by the Optimists
The ND Optimists have launched a resident’s forum. They have currently 30+ members and are welcoming anyone else from the area who would like to participate.
You can register and participate at http://www.newdundee.net.
Road Closures for Victoria Day Fireworks
Here’s the current list of road closures and 1-way designations for Sunday May 19th (evening of the fireworks):
| Location | Times | To | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday May 19 CLOSURES | |||
| Queen Street | 9:30pm-10:30pm | Poth Drive | Oxford-Waterloo Road |
| Oxford-Waterloo Road | 9:30pm-10:30pm | Queen Street | Blenheim Road |
| Sunday May 19 ONE WAY TRAFFIC | |||
| Queen Street | 4:00pm-10:30pm | Bridge Street | Poth Drive |
| Poth Drive | 4:00pm-10:30pm | Queen Street | New Dundee Avenue |
| New Dundee Avenue | 4:00pm-10:30pm | Poth Drive | Bridge Street |
Call for Volunteers, this Saturday
The Board of Trade is organizing our semi-annual roadside cleanup this Saturday April 27, at 9:00.
If you’d like to help us clean the roads around our town, please meet us at 9:00 at the Board of Trade office on South Street in New Dundee. We’ll get some exercise, walk with friends, and meet back for coffee afterwards.
We will also be collecting metal and e-waste for recycling, and will have a trailer for your items, also located at the Board of Trade office on South Street.
Mothers Day Brunch – Sunday May 12
Mother’s Day brunch will be held at the community center on Sunday May 12, 2019 from 10am until 1:30pm. Tickets available at the door.
- Adults: $15
- Ages 5-11: $5
- Ages 4 and under, Free
Bethel Church (1531 Bridge Street, New Dundee) is hosting a Family Gym Night on Friday May 3rd starting at 6:30PM. Active Games and Refreshments.
There is no admission fee, a donation basket will be available for those who would like to help with the evening’s expenses. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have questions, please contact the church office (519-696-2284).
Optimists Easter Egg hunt in the park
Come on out to the park for the Optimists’ Easter Egg Hunt!
Saturday April 20th, 2019, starting at 9:00.
Opti-poop – Get your orders in!
The Optimists have their opti-poop program in full swing – don’t miss out!
Call 519 696 2938 to place your order, $5/bag. Delivery is scheduled for Saturday April 27.
Optimists Scholarship – call for applications
The Optimist Club of New Dundee is accepting applications for their $1500 Youth Appreciation Scholarship. The application process is open to graduating students from the New Dundee area who are continuing on to post-secondary education and who have been actively involved in their community through volunteer work during their high school years. The application deadline is May 17, 2019.
For more information and an application form, please visit our website, https://sites.google.com/view/newdundeeoptimists/events/hero-scholarship
or call or email Helen Lammers-Helps at 519-500-8216 or hlh@megawire.ca
A big thank you goes to Matt Donau, real estate agent, for his generous donation in support of this scholarship.
If you or someone you know is interested in donating to the Youth Appreciation Scholarship, please email Helen Lammers-Helps hlh@megawire.ca or Beth Mehring beth.mehring5@gmail.com.
Donations are welcomed from individuals or businesses in the area.