Guelph groups hosting July 1 events

GUELPH

Celebrate Canada Day at McCrae House on July 1 from noon until 4pm.

“Our Canada Day festivities offer fun for the entire family,” said Val Harrison, coordinator of public programs.

“Visitors can enjoy a variety of heritage military displays and demonstrations, musical entertainment, Highland and Irish dancing, outdoor games, and, of course, birthday cake.”  

Local musician James Gordon will serenade the crowd while students from the Mary Ellen Cann School of Highland Dance and The Royal City Academy of Irish Dance kick up their heels to demonstrate traditional dances.

Military artefacts and uniforms of the Civil War, First World War and Second World War will be on display, including a War of 1812 encampment.

The afternoon program also includes a musketry demonstration and members of the John McCrae Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and the local Cadet corps will be on hand to answer questions.

For hands-on experiences, visitors can create home front crafts with the Canadian Embroiderers Guild of Guelph, browse through the selection of Canadian military books at the Laurier Centre for Military and Strategic Disarmament Studies table, meet author Doug Larson, or try out some historic games like quoits and stilt walking.

McCrae House is located at 108 Water Street. Admission to the Canada Day event is by donation.  

Contact Guelph Museums at 519-836-1221 or visit guelph.ca/museum for more information.

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The Rotary Club of Guelph invites the community to celebrate the nation’s birthday on July 1 from 11am to 10pm at Riverside Park.

The day will include family activities and musical fireworks. It will also include the Rotary duck race and the grand prize draw of the club’s Dream Lottery.

Admission is the donation of $2 per person or $5 for a family. Proceeds will support local charities and events.

For more information, visit www.gotduck.ca.

June 29, 2012