Looking for ways to celebrate the sesquicentennial? Our partner organizations look forward to bringing you exciting events and projects all year long to commemorate Strathroy’s 150th anniversary. Check here often for event and project listings, and join the party!

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EVENTS

March

03/15/2010 - Presentation on Strathroy's 150th Anniversary to the Strathroy & District Historical Society

April

04/01/2010 - Strathroy 150 Website Launched
04/01/2010 - Art Group "Strathroy 150 Art Show", Strathroy Art Gallery (Runs through 04/27/2010)
04/10/2010 - Museum Exhibit Opening - "Strathroy 150"
04/11/2010 - Chamber of Commerce "Community Puzzle Project" Photo Day
04/24/2010 - Middlesex Home & Leisure Show (Gemini Sportsplex)
04/24/2010 - Strathroy District Arts Council "Day for the Arts" (Gemini Sportsplex)
04/29/2010 - Strathroy Community Players present “Sesqui . . . Say What? A Birthday Story" (Runs through 05/01/2010)

May 21, 2010
Opening of the 34 Frank Reading Garden
Open-house includes the launch of a new Heritage Mural Project
Location: 34 Frank Street (Behind Strathroy Public Library)
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Organizer: Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Contact: Museum Strathroy-Caradoc staff, (519) 245-0492

May 29, 2010
Sydenham Water Trail Paddle Day
Bring your own canoe or kayak, or Canoe Water Adventuring (local canoe outfitter) will supply canoes at no charge for people interested in exploring the water trail along the Sydenham River.
Location: Centennial Park, Strathroy
Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Organizer: St. Clair Region Conservation Authority
Contact: Kevan Baker, (519) 245-3710 (Website)

June 18 - 20, 2010
Strathroy Hometown Turkey Festival
Sponsored in part by Cuddy Farms, Celebrating 60 years in Strathroy
Location: Alexandra Park/Downtown Strathroy
Time: Visit the TurkeyFest website for a comprehensive event listing
Contact: Mike Couture (E-mail) (Website)

June 24, 2010
Strathroy turns 150 years young... Happy Birthday!

June 25, 2010
Strathroy's 150th Birthday Bash!
Location: Outside Town Hall, 52 Frank Street, Strathroy
Time: 6 p.m. - Dusk
Organizer: Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Contact: Andrew Meyer, Brianna Hammer, (519) 245-0492
Click here for a program of events!
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July 1, 2010
Canada's Birthday!

July 17, 2010
Movie in the Park
Location: Alexandra Park
Time: Dusk

August 8, 2010
FREE Community BBQ
Featuring the music of Danny Brooks and the Rockin' Revelators
Location: Calvary Pentecostal Church, 301 Pannell Lane, Strathroy
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Organizer: Calvary Pentecostal Church
Contact: (519) 245-2960

August 14, 2010
Art in the Park
Location: Alexandra Park, Strathroy
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Organizer: The Art Group
Contact: (E-Mail)

September 17, 2010
Movie and Cruisers Night
Join us downtown for vintage vehicles and an open-air showing of Disney-Pixar's CARS at dusk! Bring a lawn chair!
Location: Frank Street, Strathroy
Time: 5 p.m. - Dusk
Organizer: Downtown Strathroy BIA, Strathroy-Caradoc Cruisers, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Contact: Shannon Churchill(E-Mail)

September 18, 2010
Fall Arts Buffet
Organizer: Strathroy District Arts Council
Contact: (519) 246-1003, (E-Mail) (Website)


September 23, 2010
Gala and Awards Celebration, "Business Roots"
Organizer: Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce
Contact: (519) 245-9422, (E-Mail) (Website)

September 25, 2010
2010 Strathroy Lumber Jack & Jill Competition
Location: Royals Field, Alexandra Park, Strathroy
Time: 5 p.m..

September 25 & 26, 2010
Fall Studio Tour
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Organizer: The Art Group
Contact: (E-Mail)

September 26, 2010
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence is capturing an increasing amount of international attention and WRRC is organizing the first walk to take place in Strathroy.The event shows its sense of humor as community men literally don women’s shoes for the walk. It creates a fun way to educate and raise awareness of violence and to rally the entire community to take action towards prevention. The event will raise money for WRRC services.
Organizer: Women's Rural Resource Centre Strathroy & Area
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Contact: Donna Pammer, (519) 246-1526 (Website)



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