ABOUT TOWN: Brantford and area community events

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MARCH

ENTERTAINMENT: John Atlee Band, Friday, March 3, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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MEAL: Polish Alliance Banquet Centre, 126 Albion St, Brantford, Friday, March 3, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cash only. Homemade cheese/potato perogies, meatballs (large) cabbage rolls. To order, call or text 519-751-5192 or 519-750-4599. Walk-ins welcome.

MEAL: Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St., Friday, March 3, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $15 Cordon bleu/sauce, roasted potatoes and coleslaw. Preorder by noon on March 2 by calling 519-756-1179 or emailing: [email protected].

THEATRE: Playful Fox Productions presents the courtroom drama, A Few Good Men, at Paris Presbyterian Church, Grand River Street North, Paris, on Friday, March 3, 7 p.m., Saturday, March 4, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 5, 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit: pfpgoodmen.eventbrite.ca.

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Friday, March 3 at 1 p.m. at Burford United Church, 137 King St., Burford. Free-will offering will be collected to support the work of ecumenism and peace in the world.

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Mt. Pleasant United Church on Friday March 3 at 11 a.m., featuring the country of Taiwan. Service is followed by a fellowship time and refreshments.

ENTERTAINMENT: The Weber Brothers with special guest Felcia McMinn, Saturday, March 4, Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Call Rick at 226-802-1597 or the Brantford Music Centre at 519-752-3797. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT: At the Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Rd., Brantford with Piano Man on March 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $5 a person.

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FISH FRY: St. George Legion, 9 Main St., St. George, Saturday, March 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Karaoke with Eric and Doreen. $12 per person.

CHARITY BREAKFAST: The Knights of Columbus council 1679 will be hosting a charity breakfast, at 12 Catharine Ave, Brantford, on Sunday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to noon.  All you can eat. Adults $12. Children under 10 $. Proceeds will go to Special Olympics Brantford.

BENEFIT SHOW : By Illusionist Jason Bishop in support of the Canadian Cancer Centre on March 8, 7:30 p.m., at the Sanderson Centre. Tickets start at $41.07 – $51.06 (including taxes and fees) with additional discounts available by calling 1-888-777-9793.

EXERCISE: Grand River Council on Aging free virtual workshop on March 8, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., with Brooke Davidson, functional exercise therapist at the Adult Recreation Therapy Centre. Learn how to incorporate exercise into your daily activities. To register, email [email protected].

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MEAL: Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St., Friday, March 10, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $15 pork schnitzel, German potato salad, coleslaw, sauerkraut and bun. Preorder by noon on March 9 by calling 519-756-1179 or emailing: [email protected].

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on March 10, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

ENTERTAINMENT: Albatross, Friday, March 10, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC TRIVIA: With Ross McGuinnes at the Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Rd., Brantford, on March 11, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Contact [email protected] to register. No cover charge.

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MEAL: Steak barbecue at St. George Legion, 9 Main St., St. George, Saturday, March 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dee and Dave. $25 per person.

MEAL: Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St., St. Patrick’s Jigs Dinner on March 17. Eat in, drive through. Order by noon on March 16. Call Freda at 519-756-5294 or email [email protected]

MEAL: Wing Nite at St. George Legion, 9 Main St., St. George, Friday March 17 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Entertainment by Jim Young from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.. $15 per person.

ENTERTAINMENT: Thompson Road Band, Friday, March 17, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

SHAMROCK LUNCHEON: With euchre, bridge and five crowns on Friday, March 17, noon, at St. Paul’s United Church, 48 Broadway St. W., Paris. Tickets $15. Reserve early by March 10. Menu: beef stew, salad, roll and dessert. For tickets, call 519-442-4223, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Non-card players welcome.

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PRIME RIB DINNER: Served at Sydenham-Heritage United Church,120 Sydenham St., Brantford, Saturday, March 18, 5:30 p.m. Tickets $35 a person. Available from the church office at 519-753-1248 or Verna Timpener at 519-752-2804

ENTERTAINMENT: Old Barn Doors, Saturday, March 18, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $15, includes bowl of Irish stew. Best costume prize. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; show starts at 7 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT: At Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Rd., Brantford, with Vooodoo Kingz on March 18, 7 p.m. to10 p.m. $5 a person.

CONCERT: Grand River Chorus Concert called The Sprig of Thyme on Monday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Will include a selection of Irish tunes and music celebrating spring at St. Pius Roman Catholic Church, 9 Waverly St. Tickets $30 at the door.

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CONCERT: Sprig of Thyme presented by Grand River Chorus on Monday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Pius Church, 9 Waverly St., Brantford. Concert will include a selection of Irish tunes and music celebrating spring. Tickets are $30 available at the door.

NUTRITION: Grand River Council on Aging presents Lisa Vermeersch of the Brant County Health Unit talking about how to maintain a healthy diet as you age on March 22, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Get tips about incorporating good food choices into meal planning. Register for this free virtual workshop at [email protected]

MEAL: Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St. $15 half chicken dinner, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot veggie. March 24 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Order by noon on March 23. Eat in, drive through. Call Freda at 519-756-5294 or email [email protected]

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MEAL: At South Brant Legion, 72 King St. N., Scotland, on March 24. Wings $12; dinner $14.

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on March 24, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

ENTERTAINMENT: Voodoo Kingz, Friday, March 24, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

KARAOKE: With Gord Taite at Dunsdon Legion, 9 Tollgate Rd., Brantford, on March 25, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. No cover charge.

MONTHLY BREAKFAST: At South Brant Legion, 72 King St. N., Scotland, on March 26, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adults $12, kids under 12 $7, preschoolers free.

MEAL: Roast beef supper, Burford Agricultural Hall, on Sunday, March 26 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adults $20, children 12 and under $12, and preschoolers free. Takeout available. A fundraiser for Burford United Church.

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ENTERTAINMENT: Thompson Road Band, Friday, March 31, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St,, Brantford. Admission $5. Doors open at 5 p.m. Food available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

MEAL: Brant Naval Vets, 54 Wadsworth St., $15 ham and bacon/cheese scalloped potatoes, veggie and bun on March 31 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Order by noon on March 30. Call Freda at 519-756-5294 or email [email protected].

ONGOING

BRANTFORD STAMP CLUB: Meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from February to end of May. Meetings are at Branlyn Community Centre, 238 Brantwood Park Rd., Brantford. Doors open at 7 p.m. and meetings start at 8 p.m. All welcome.

FISH AND CHIPS: Every Thursday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., at the Knights Hall, 12 Catharine Ave,, Brantford. Dine in or take out. 548-328-4031.

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SINGLES DANCES: Sundays, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., at the Polish Hall, 154 Pearl St., Brantford. Dress code in effect. Admission is $15 a person.

CARDS AT THE BECKETT: Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne St., Brantford, offers Wizard on Mondays, cribbage on Tuesdays and euchre on Thursdays. All card games start at 1p.m. Cost is $1 to drop in. Yearly membership required ($40 or $65 with parking). First visit complimentary. For more information, call 519-756-3261, ext. 5569, or email [email protected].

CONTRACT BRIDGE: At Beckett Recreation Centre, 219 Colborne St., Brantford, on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Cost is $1 to drop in. Yearly membership is required ($40 or $65 with parking). First visit complimentary. For more information, call 519-756-3261, ext. 5569, or email [email protected].

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FAITH SEWING GROUP: Makes machine-sewn blankets for community and area needs. New and nearly-new, clean cotton and flannel fabrics gratefully accepted. Arrange for drop off at Faith Lutheran Church, 57 Brant Ave., Brantford by calling the church office at 519-753-3833. Also, additional skilled sewers welcome.

APRIL

FISH AND CHIPS: At South Brant Legion, 72 King St. N., Scotland, on April 3, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost $12.

FOOD SALES (Easter bazaar): Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Branford, on April 7, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borsch, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on April 21, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

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May

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on May 5, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on May 19, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

JUNE

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on June 2, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on June 16, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.

FOOD SALES: Ukrainian Catholic Church, 100 Terrace Hill St., Brantford, on June 30, noon to 4 p.m. Potato perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, borscht, shish kebabs and sauerkraut.