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Good morning, Brant County. “Where history isn't just in the books, it's on every street corner waiting to say hello." 😄

In today’s ‘From Brant County’ newsletter:

• #12 Local Person Spotlight - Fathers ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻

• Claire Scheffel from Brantford to Compete at the 2024 Olympics

• What’s Happenin’

Let’s get to it.

P.S. Happy Birthday Tommi. 🎂

The Digest

BCHS Raises Over $20,000 Through Smile Cookie Campaign

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) Foundation was awarded $21,866.12 from the Paris Tim Hortons restaurants as part of the 2024 Smile Cookie Campaign.

Canada's Rising Star: Claire Scheffel to Compete at 2024 Olympics

Brantford’s VERY OWN Claire Scheffel will represent Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, which run from July 26 through August 11, 2024.

School is almost out, and travel begins.

School days will soon fade as travel dreams awaken. Families dream of destinations bathed in the sun, kissed by surf, and embraced by warmth. As you prepare for your journey, consider these essential tips for your carry-on. Let the excitement of travel be seamless and stress-free – here are some amazing tips for those who want to travel light and only pack carry-on luggage.

#12 Local Person Spotlight

Champions of the Heart.  Pillars of Strength.  Heroes Among Us. Saluting All Fathers! ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻

Fathers are the pulse of the family, the steadfast anchors in the stormy seas of life. They provide a foundation of love and security, offering guidance and wisdom through every challenge. Fathers teach us resilience, instill values, and inspire us to reach for our dreams. Their unwavering support and sacrifices create a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Celebrating fathers is essential because they shape our futures, influence our character, and exemplify the strength and compassion that hold families together. Their presence is a beacon of stability, illuminating the path for generations to come.

Fathers are the silent heroes, often working behind the scenes to ensure their families' happiness and well-being. They are the mentors who teach life’s essential lessons, from the importance of honesty to the value of hard work. Fathers foster an environment where love and respect flourish, encouraging their children to become the best versions of themselves. Their guidance helps navigate life's complexities, while their love provides a comforting sanctuary. Honoring fathers is a way to acknowledge their vital role and celebrate how they enrich our lives with their strength, wisdom, and unwavering devotion.

So here’s to all the Fathers in Brant County and Beyond.  ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻

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A Special Father’s Day Message to all Dads

“This heartfelt message is dedicated to the fathers who actively participate, go above and beyond, and pour their hearts into fatherhood.

Fatherhood is no easy task. It often goes unnoticed and unacknowledged. But believe me, your efforts are seen. Your unwavering dedication to your children's well-being is truly remarkable. You play a vital role in shaping their character, teaching life lessons, and providing the love and support they need to thrive.

In a world that often underappreciates the role of fathers, hear these words loud and clear: you deserve to be loved and cherished for all you do. Your sacrifices, both big and small, do not go unnoticed. You are the unsung heroes, silently shaping the future generation. Through your presence, love, and guidance, you instill in your children the values that will carry them through life. You teach them compassion, resilience, and the power of unconditional love. Your influence reaches far beyond your home, rippling through communities, shaping a better world one child at a time.

Dads, you are loved, needed, and wanted. You may struggle to express yourself, but it's okay. None of us are perfect. As long as we play an active role in our children's lives and help them grow, we pave the best path for them.

This Father's Day, we celebrate you. Today, we honor you, appreciate you, and recognize all your sacrifices. We send our love and gratitude your way with utmost respect and admiration.” ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

🕺 Line Dancing at Bucks. Free line dance at Buck's Tavern this Saturday at 7:30 pm with Joan Minnery. Beginner level, fun for all, and easy to learn. │ Karaoke to follow at 9:00 p.m. │ Come try something new.

📖 Story Walk: I Hope │ A story walk is an outdoor path that combines reading children's books with physical activities. Families follow pictures and read along with the storyboards while enjoying the great outdoors. This is a self-led activity. June 14, 2024 │ 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Contact 519-759-3833 │ Upcoming Dates: Saturday, June 15, 2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm │ Sunday, June 16, 2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm │ Monday, June 17, 2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm │ Tuesday, June 18, 2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm │ Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:30 am - 6:00 pm

🏊‍♀️ Healthy Aging Passport - Aquafit (drop-in) │ Water aerobics class with high and low-intensity exercises, including jogging, basic swim strokes, and water-suspended exercises for a total body workout. Go to the pool desk and tell the customer service staff you are here for the program. │ No Pre-Registration Required; Age Group: 55+ Location: Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre │June 18, 2024

🎸 Music on the Waterfront │ Waterfront Stage – Pier 8 │ FREE CONCERT │ Join us every Thursday evening from June 6 - August 29, │ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (weather permitting) │ Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton │ June 13 Rising Hedons│ June 20 The Millgroove Quintet │ Aug. 29 The Personics.

🍁 MARK YOUR CALENDARS. Brantford's Canada Day event is coming up soon, on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Lions Park Steve Brown Sports Complex. Enjoy free live music on the OLG Main Stage with David Wilcox and the Spoons, kids' entertainment with PAW Patrol and the Trolls, a KidZone carnival and midway, and much more. │ A spectacular fireworks display will close the day's activities at 10 p.m. Learn more at www.Brantford.ca/CanadaDay │It’s going to be so much fun!!

🧓 June is Recreation, Parks, and Seniors Month. │ Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO), The Ontario Parks Association, and the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association launched Recreation and Parks Month to draw attention to the incredible value of recreation and encourage people to get out and get active. Learn more

🚴 Bell City Bike Night - invite all the riders you know who might enjoy a biker’s night out. The Bell City Bike Night is │ June 19th │Every 3rd Wed of the month) from 6-9 pm │Location: The Gunners Club 115 Henry St Brantford ON │ Organized by: RiderRadioRocks.com │ 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

🏌️ Child Hunger Brantford Golf Tournament │ Sun Jun 23, 2024, at 11:00 am │Northridge Public Golf Course, 320 Balmoral Drive, Brantford. The annual golf tournament is a great Father’s Day gift that gives back to the community (Child Hunger Brantford). Visit our website to purchase tickets  ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻

👨 Fathers Day Fundraiser - Waffle High Tea. Brantford's First Ever Waffle High Tea. Brantford's first-ever Waffle High Tea in collaboration with Steve's Tea Company & Tea Room. It's not just a celebration; it's a fundraiser to support Steve's journey towards Steve's holistic treatment journey. ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻Event Details: 📅 Date: June 16, 2024 │ 🕒 Times: 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM │ 📍 Location: Steve's Tea Company & Tea Room, 505 Park Rd N #8, Brantford, ON N3R 7K8 │ 💵 Ticket Cost: $45 + Tax │ 🎟️ Buy Now

🎪 THE GREAT BENJAMIN CIRCUS IS HERE, under the BIG TOP│13th - Saturday, June 15th │, Hamilton, Ontario @ 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, 7:30 pm │Under the Big Top Ancaster Fairgrounds BUY TICKETS HERE 

🚘 June 15, 2024 │ Auto Show at Smokey Hollow Estates │ Come celebrate our love of automobiles! ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM │ Smokey Hollow Estates, 118 Powerline Rd., Brantford More info here 

🎵 June 15, 2024, │Johnny Carson Musical Murder Mystery │There's been a murder on the set of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. The V.I.P. audience will be questioned and participate in the show as Johnny and Ed McMahon try to solve the mystery. │ 5:30 PM - 09:00 PM │Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead Pavilion 356 Bluelake Road, St George

💺 Music on the Waterfront │ Waterfront Stage – Pier 8 │ FREE CONCERT │ Join us every Thursday evening from June 6 - August 29  │ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (weather permitting) │ Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. 47 Discovery Drive, Hamilton

🎷 2024 Music Line Up│ June 20  The Millgroove Quintet │June 27 Danny Boy Phelan │July 4 The Barbara Jordan Swing Jazz Band│ July 11 Mike Stevenson │ July 18 Solstice │

🌊 Cool off in one of the City’s splash pads! Saturday, June 8 │View open and close status and locations at Brantford.ca/SplashPads 

🤸🏼‍♂️ Take the kids to a playground. │ Monday, June 10 │ Find one near you at www.brantford.ca/Playgrounds 

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LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Manny’s Place │ On Tap – June 14 │ The Congregation – June 15 │Silverado – June 21 │Karaoke every Wednesday and Sunday │LIVE MUSIC FROM 10 pm – 2 am │ $5 cover after 11 pm *  Ladies free on Saturdays.

June 14, 2024,│Jon Dore - Live at The Rope Factory │DOORS 7 PM | SHOW 8 PM │ Named one of "10 comics to watch" by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humor.  │ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM │ The Rope Factory – 111 Sherwood Drive, Unit 25, Brantford, ON

Fabulous 50's Cruise Night & Charity B.B.Q. │Father's Day 🙎‍♂️ is fast approaching, and we have the perfect celebration plan for you! On Friday, June 14th, head to Brierwood Gardens for an action-packed car show. │6:00 PM - 09:00 PM │Bierwood Gardens, 425 Park Rd N, Brantford, ON ⚽️ 🏌️‍♂️ 🚤 🍽️ 🍻 

June 14, 2024 │ The Nelson Family Bluegrass Jamboree │ A weekend of LIVE bluegrass music at the outdoor stage area of the south Brant legion, camping & campsite jamming for the WHOLE FAMILY! ​In the event of rain, the Festival will continue indoors at the Legion. │8:00 AM - 11:59 PM │South Brant Legion, 72 King St. N., Brant, ON. More info  

UPCOMING

The Back Alley Bar & Grill, Sunday Afternoon Blues Series; |18 Princess Ave., St. Thomas, ON | Sunday, June 23, 2024 Doors: 1:30 PM, Show 2:00 PM. | Cost. Advance $40 Doors, $45.00

Trail Mix LIVE, at The Brantford Farmers Market | 79 Icomm Drive, Brantford, ON | Dates, 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month | Free Event; Time 9:00am to 1:30pm

2 Days of Rock’N Roll; Crewfest 2024, Friday, July 19 & 20th | 4:00 PM, Location: Lions Park, 12 Edge Street, Brantford, ON | 2 Day weekend passes starting $129.99 | crewfest.ca

K-OS LIVE in Brantford, June 13th at the Rope Factory | 111 Sherwood Dr., Unit #27, Brantford | $45.70

Stop by for live music at The Paris Beer Co. — as they welcome back Dan Walsh on Thursday nights from 7-9 pm. Book a table in the taproom to hear the music and guarantee a table for your group, or call 519-442-4447

Rivers Roots Music Festival; July 5-6th, Paris Agricultural Society; 139 Silver Street, Paris, ON | Featuring Dallas Smith, Russell Dickerson, Randy Houser, James Barker Band, The Washboard Union, Aaron Goodvin, Hailey Benedict, The Prairie States. | For all ages.

SPORTS

Jun 16^th │Hamilton Tiger-Cats vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders│Sun, 7:00–11:00 p.m. │Tim Hortons Field, 64 Melrose Ave N. Hamilton, ON

Jun 15^th │Soccer Complex Grand Opening │Sat, 2:00–6:00 p.m. │880 Linden Dr., Cambridge, ON

Saturday, June 15 │ Special 1-Day Signing Event for Hometown NHL Player Come meet our hometown NHL player for a special 1-day signing event - don't miss out on this unique opportunity to get an autograph and chat. Sat, Jun 15, 2024, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT │Location: Northway Ford,  388 King George Road Brantford, ON N3T 5L8 Meet your favorite player in person at Northway Ford! Get your memorabilia signed, take photos, and chat with the star player. Don't miss this unique opportunity to show your support and meet a local hero. See you there!

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