ACTON BIA BEAT – COMMUNITY CORNER

 

Acton Celebrates the Arts

The Acton BIA is declaring June 1 – 19 “Celebrate The Arts” in downtown Acton. We are looking for local artists to display their artwork in downtown store windows starting Tueday, June 1 with the grand finale being our “Taste of Acton” on Saturday, June 19 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in our “Celebrate The Arts” please contact the Acton BIA office at 519-853-9555 or e-mail actonbia@cogeco.net.

 

June 17 –Acton Farmers’ Market – “Where Fresh Meets Family” official opening. At 3:00 p.m. come join the celebration! Our market will be every Thursday from June 17 to October 7, on Willow St S. between Mill and Church St. from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Feast on the freshness from local farms, artisans and retailers offering fresh organic produce, natural health products, wood carving, pottery and so much more. Live entertainment every week! Want to be a vendor? Contact the Acton BIA 519.853.9555 or actonbia@cogeco.net

 

June 18 – 20 First Annual Big Daddy Festival! Acton events include:

 

June 19 – “Taste of Acton” passports will go on sale Tuesday, June 1 and if you purchase your passport before June 19 the cost will be $12 per passport and you will be able to visit 5 participating restaurants. Passports purchased on Saturday, June 19 will cost $15. Passports are available at the Acton BIA office at 16 Mill St. E. please call 519-853-9555 to reserve yours today! Passports will also be available at Acton Optical, 4 Mill St. E. 519-853-5133 and Starlite Café, 35 Mill St. E. 519-853-8931. A portion of each ticket sold will go towards the Acton Soccer Association so get your ticket today and help support our local youth initiatives.   For more info contact Acton BIA 519.853.9555 actonbia@cogeco.net

 

June 19 – Dad & Me Karaoke in the Park – Prospect Park 3 – 8 p.m. Come and sing your favourite tunes with Dad

 

June 19 – Movies in the Park with Party Cinemas – Prospect Park in Acton at dusk, bring your lawn chair and enjoy a night under the stars watching a favourite movie with Dad and the entire family! Refreshments will be available. 

 

Don’t forget to mark the following dates on your calendar:

July 1 – Come and celebrate Canada Day at Prospect Park in Acton! Concert in the Park 6:00 p.m. until dusk at the Rotary Bandshell in Prospect Park followed by fireworks sponsored by the Acton Fire Fighters Association. Activities include a bicycle parade for kids from 5 – 12, decorate your bike in red and white to celebrate Canada and you could win a prize! Local entertainment provided by: 2009 Acton Idol Winner – Kelsey Kirkpatrick, Robert Little Everybody Dance Club, Jay Force Acton Baptist Church Youth Choir, Leanne Marie Pettitt School of Highland Dance and lots more for the family to enjoy! For more information contact the Acton BIA at 519.853.9555 or actonbia@cogeco.net

 

August 8 – 19^th annual Leathertown Festival – Explore the Magic of Mardi Gras! Lots of fun, food and entertainment for the whole family! Come and enjoy 6 blocks of activities for your enjoyment. Visit the kids zone and be entertained by Freddie Fusion, Fun First Climbing, and face painting to name a few. Take a stroll down “Bourbon Street” and stop at one of the many restaurant outdoor patios for a refreshment. Our main stage headliner is The Happy Pals a New Orleans style jazz band and Mark Crocker – world famous ventriloquist. The entertainment doesn’t stop there come see Silver Elvis, Cobbler Jay and Anderson Entertainment – the strolling riverboat show. Need more information? Contact the Acton BIA at 519.853.9555 or actonbia@cogeco.net Visit us on line at www.leathertownfestival.ca 

 

Remember to “Get & Get Down To Acton Downtown”