Good morning, Brant County, where every sunset over the Grand River gets a standing ovation, 🌇and in Paris, Ontario love isn’t just in the air, it’s in every pastry and cobblestone street. 🥐

In todays ‘From Brant County’ newsletter:

• #09 Local Business Spotlight - This That & The Other Thing

• A Botanical Wonderland Fundraiser

• What’s Happenin’

Let’s get to it.

P.S. Happy Birthday Marco S. 🎂

#09 Local Business Spotlight

This That & The Other Thing

I am what you would call a thriftanista.

I love discovering new thrift stores in every town I visit, and Brantford is no different. One day while exploring the city, I came across the most incredible thrift store - run by a whole family - mom, dad, sons, daughter and even their grandmother – who incidentally reminded me so much of Hazel McCallion the former mayor of Mississauga she had so much fire and spunk in her – I fell in love with her right away.

What a fabulous thrift store – so much magic in every corner.

As I walked through, my mind wandered.

These places are more than stores; they are galleries of history, where every item is a work of art, crafted not only by hands but by the passage of time itself.

To thrift is to dance with the ghosts of bygone eras, to trace the outlines of love and labor imprinted in the grain of the wood, the warp and weft of the fabric.

In the silence of browsing, I find the beauty of imperfection, the elegance of wear and tear.

Each scratch, each dent, in every piece, is a testament to a life well-lived, a story waiting to be retold. These objects, with their faded colors and worn edges, speak of resilience, endurance, and the beauty of surviving and thriving through the ages.

It is a reminder that beauty exists in the old, the used, the passed-over, waiting for eyes willing to see it, hands ready to reshape it.

In these spaces, we are not just shoppers; we are curators of the past and architects of beauty, weaving the threads of history into the fabric of our present.

So when you visit a thrift store, enter with your heart open to discover and let your imagination become aflame, ready to discover, transform, and love.

And remember before you purchase any new furniture, think about thrift shopping for an alternative, you might just be surprised.

In the act of thrifting, you will find not just objects but fragments of dreams, pieces of a puzzle that, when assembled, create a tapestry rich with history, beauty, and life.

After all, there is something to the saying – ‘One man’s trash is another man’s riches.”

Take at how this persons Livingroom, everything in it is thrifted or found on FB marketplace - the possibilities are endless.  

Happy thrifting at This That & The Other Thing – you will be there for hours – every corner you turn you will find treasures, and more treasures. 😂 

Visit them at 197 Colborne St, Brantford, ON

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THE DIGEST

Inviting Artist Vendors to Participate in the Grand River Arts Festival

The Grand River Arts Festival is excited to welcome applications from artists who would like to participate in this year’s event. Dive into the heart of creativity on the beautiful grounds of Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, where visual arts, music, and theatre come alive in a vibrant celebration and exhibition.  

Grand Opening of Numesh’s New Facility

The County of Brant and Numesh celebrated the grand opening of Numesh's new state-of-the-art facility in Brantford.

Mayor David Bailey thanks Numesh for investing in the Brant community, “A commitment to Brant not only creates job opportunities for skilled workers, it also brings a positive impact to our local economy.”

A Botanical Wonderland Fundraiser

The Paris Horticultural Society (PHS) hosted a vibrant and bustling annual plant sale at the Syl Apps Community Centre in Paris, drawing over 200 enthusiastic community members.

The event showcased an impressive selection of roughly 1,500 plants, attracting nearly 60 to 70 early risers who eagerly lined up before the doors opened at 8:00 a.m., all vying for the first pick of the green treasures.

Inside, a botanical wonderland awaited shoppers, featuring an exquisite array of non-invasive perennial and annual plant species. From heirloom vegetables and fragrant herbs to vibrant flowers, majestic trees, elegant shrubs, ornamental grasses, and native plants, the sale offered something for every garden enthusiast's dream.

"All the funds raised will be directed towards numerous town projects, including planting and garden maintenance across Paris," Reansbury explained.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Community Peace Mural Workshop 4: Colour Palette and Design Refinement. The City of Brantford invites community members to participate in a series of upcoming workshops to create a collaborative Community Peace Mural on the wall. Community Living - The Dunn Building, 440 Elgin St., Brantford, ON 4:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Friday, May 24, 2024

🤣 Harland Williams - ONE NIGHT IN BRANTFORD! Prepare for a night of laughter and entertainment as the hilarious Harland Williams takes the stage in Brantford! On Fri, May 24, 2024, join us at The Rope Factory Event Hall. 7:00 PM - 09:00 PM. The Rope Factory – 111 Sherwood Drive, Unit 25, Brantford, ON

Saturday, May 25, 2024

🌱 Brantford Garden Club Annual Plant Sale. Garden Club members grow, divide their own plants, and operate an annual plant sale. No early sales. Free admission. Huge book sale. Lots of perennials, annuals, and more. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lions Park Auditorium, Brantford - FREE ADMISSION

Saturday, May 25 & 26, 2024

The Great Canadian Butter Tart Festival is back!!!! Wahoo!! Southern Ontario's Largest Butter Tart Fest is back.

Bringing you thousands of butter tarts, the rumbling of Paris Food Truck Fest, talented handmade small biz marketplace, live music, and | PARENTS, new this year - Cool Kids Lounge! | Great Canadian Butter Tart Fest, | Paris Fairgrounds, May 25th & 26th, 11am - 4pm. | Admission: Ages 10 and over $5 (cash only at the gate) | Ages 2-9: $2 (cash only at the gate). | Join us in our cool kids’ lounge! | Under the age of 2: FREE Free Parking

Thursday, May 30th, 2024

🏌️‍♂️ Golf4Life Fundraising Tournament in support of The Mark Preece Family House. The Mark Preece Family House has an exciting opportunity to combine your love for golf with making a positive impact in our community. We are thrilled to invite you to participate. 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM. Flamborough Hills Golf Club, Hamilton

🍺 Sunday Brunch at the Brewery, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm for an a la carte brunch; mimosas, beermosas with fresh squeezed OJ, coffee, and more. Kids menu also available. Check out the menu and book online to grab a spot for the best brewery brunch around.

LIVE MUSIC LOWDOWN

Paris Inn | Paris 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM |

REWIND, classic rock, returns to Brantford to dance the night away, Polish Hall; 154 Pearl Street, Brantford, 7:00 pm

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 Marke | 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.

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