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What’s On Woodstock
May/June/July 2022 Your Go-To Community Magazine
SPECIAL
EVENTS
ARE BACK!
Core Events Returning to the City Pg. 6
Summer Fun in Woodstock Pg. 8
VICTORIA DAY
WEEKEND
World’s Finest Shows Midway & Food Vendors
Thursday, May 19–Monday, May 23
SOUTHSIDE PARK, WOODSTOCK
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75th Annual A
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CAN AY
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PA R A D E
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SOUTHS
Monday, May 23
10:00am 2:00PM–10:00PM
Marching bands, stilt
walkers, floats, vintage cars, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | FIREWORKS
clowns, Shriners and more! FOOD VENDORS | CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES | MORE!
Participate in the Parade! Apply at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/victoriaday W W W.C I T YO F WO O D S TO C K .CA / CA N A DA DAY
Art in Victoria Park
JULY VICTORIA PARK | 2PM-9PM
16
2022
live entertainment, local artists, artisan
displays, food, drinks and more!
COWAPOLOOZA IS BACK!
Southside Park | September 2–3
Exciting live entertainment
to be announced!
Stay tuned! Visit the City of Woodstock Facebook page and
Visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca/artinthepark for future updates cowapolooza.ca for future updates
Check out the COW Tales ‘Way
Back When’ contest on page
19 and enter today!
A: Main & Mill Streets.
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MAY/JUNE/JULY 2022
IN THIS ISSUE
4 NEW SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER
The City of Woodstock’s new Manager
of Special Events Kristen Brodhagen is
embracing her role with enthusiasm.
6 CORE EVENTS
Photo by Andrew Norris
RETURNING TO CITY 8
After a two-year absence, Woodstock’s
popular signature events are back adding
fun to the warm-weather season.
8 SUMMER FUN IN WOODSTOCK
From the City’s Art Gallery, Museum, recreation centres
to parks, theatre and beyond, activity is everywhere.
20 BOGUS CITY ONLINE SITES
Residents are being cautioned to take ABOUT THE COVER
care when reading what they believe are The expanded May/June/
legitimate City of Woodstock websites. July edition of What’s On
Woodstock is a handy
summer fun guide, and
NEXT EDITION what is summer without
The August 2022 edition of WOW our weekend festivals,
will be delivered with Canada Post fireworks and fun!
beginning on August 2.
CITY SCHEDULES AND SERVICES
2 City of Woodstock Special Events 22 Accessibility in Outdoor Recreation
7 Fire Department: Fireworks Safety Tips 24 Woodstock Public Library
9 Election 2022: VoterLookup.ca 29 Woodstock Museum NHS
15 Election 2022: Local Government 32 Woodstock Art Gallery
16 Election 2022: Third Party Advertisers 34 Transit and Para-Transit Schedules
17 WEAC Green Tips: Summer Projects 35 What’s On Woodstock Rate Card
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Meet New Manager of Special Events
W ith an interest and eagerness to be deeply involved
Photo contributed
in Woodstock activities, buoyed by a wealth of
experience, Kristen Brodhagen, the City of Woodstock’s
new Manager of Special Events, is on-the-job gearing up
for the warm weather season.
“I graduated from Fanshawe College with a diploma in
Recreation and Leisure. I’m currently obtaining a degree
in Recreation and Leisure Studies from Brock University,”
she said. “Moving here four years ago, I fell in love with
Woodstock.
“I realize it combines the small town feel I’m used to,
having moved from Paris, Ontario – still with all the
needed amenities. I’m eager to be more involved in the
City I call home.
“I worked for the City of Brantford in the Parks and
Recreation Department for 10 years. Four of them were Kristen Brodhagen, the City of Woodstock’s new Manager of
spent hosting large-scale special events, many in Harmony Special Events, is embracing the work in her municipal role with
great enthusiasm.
Square. I’m looking forward to years ahead with the City
of Woodstock.” needs their return. Now with many precautionary re-
Kristen is currently learning from Brad Janssen, strictions being lifted safely, it’s time for Victoria Day,
Communications and Special Events Manager for Cowapolooza, Canada Day and more.”
20 years. Kristen looks forward to being an active participant in
“I also enjoy community connections and working re- The Friendly City’s expansion.
lationships we develop, both within the city structure, as “City growth is important to me – more activities in
well as with the general public” she explained. Museum Square and showcasing core events that Brad
“Woodstock is known for amazing events. With made successful.”
Covid-19 limiting activities these past two years, everyone
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CONTACTS on the back inside cover
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advertising today.
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City geared up for returning
core events
locally-produced networks of core events throughout the
region.
“Art in the Park will take place Saturday, July 16 while
Cowapolooza moves to Friday, September 2 and Saturday,
September 3,” he added.
Photo by Andrew Norris
File photo
W ith the return of Woodstock’s most distinctive,
audience-pleasing events this summer after two
years tucked away on the covid-19 shelf, the meaning of
the old adage “absence makes the heart grow fonder” will
come to life with the sight of enthusiastic residents and
tourists. Woodstock’s new Manager of Special Events, Kristen
“While it will be a somewhat different look to a Brodhagen, is excited about her initial work with Brad
degree, we’re pleased that the Victoria Day Parade is and getting onboard for future celebrations in the
back Monday, May 23,” said Brad Janssen, the City of Friendly City.
Woodstock’s Manager of Communications & Special “I am very much looking forward to being a part of
Events. “World’s Finest Shows is set to be located in and seeing the events ‘come to life’ this year,” she said.
Southside Park. “Knowing how important events are to the Community,
I will ensure to continue the core events, as well as work
towards expanding what is currently offered.
“I am up for the challenge and excited to put my event
experience, knowledge and flair to the already incredible
events offered here in Woodstock.”
More details and updates are available on the Recrea
tion Woodstock website www.recreationwoodstock.ca by
clicking the Festivals and Special Events tab on the left
side of the page or checking out social media platforms
File photo
such as Facebook. Photo by Andrew Norris
“The popular Canada Day fireworks are back and dis-
cussions are ongoing about what entertainment might be
on the agenda. Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, but
the situation is still fluid. It’s a challenge with community
service groups and municipalities out there looking for
staging, lighting and production equipment.”
The return of such signature occasions is a fitting swan
song for Brad, who retired in April from the recreation-
al position he held for the last 20 years with the City of Check out the COW Tales
Woodstock, as an architect of one of the most respected ‘Way Back When’ contest
on page 19 and enter
today!
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A: 11 floors each.
FIREWORKS RULES & SAFETY TIPS
Fireworks are allowed to be discharged on approved holidays known as Victoria
Day, Canada Day & Diwali between dusk and 11:00pm on those days only!
Use fireworks on private property only! NOT in public places such as city parks, playgrounds,
basketball (sports) courts, sidewalks, streets and other public spaces.
FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
Stand back from lit
fireworks. Do not fire Supervise children around
in windy conditions. fireworks at all times.
Keep water close by to Allow all fireworks to cool Woodstock Fire Department
put out fireworks and completely before putting
fire@cityofwoodstock.ca
cool sparklers after use. them in the garbage.
519-537-3412 ext. 5203
Do not light or hold a lit If your firework did not go
firework in your hand. off, wait 30 minutes before
approaching it to check.
Violation of the Fireworks Bylaw can result in fines of up to $300 Follow this link
to learn more…
➚
for discharging on public square or place where not approved.
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Welcoming seasonal fun to
the Friendly City
Whether it’s a cool dip in a municipal pool, the Star Wars universe beaming
down to the library, PRIDE and more displayed in the museum, a gallery
of classic art or theatrical youth on stage, Woodstock is the place to be.
W ith local complexes embracing activities such as
summer camps, soccer, basketball, even ice hockey,
the Friendly City will host an energetic and safe season of
“The Spray & Play Wading Pool, a fully supervised
children’s shallow water facility opens June 4 for week-
ends and rentals and July 2 for full-time activity. It’s $3 for
great weather and sunny skies. young people and free for adults.”
Jason said for further details regarding programs
Seasonal recreation and and facilities go online to Recreation Woodstock at
www.recreationwoodstock.ca.
watery fun in Woodstock Once there simply press the appropriate tab for: the
With warmer weather and brilliantly sunny skies in the
Cowan Park Sportsplex, Civic Centre Arena, Reeves
forecast for Woodstock, Jason Jolicoeur’s seasonal goal is
Community Complex – Southwood Arena, the 550 hec-
to please fun-seeking residents and tourists far and wide
tares of parks and trails including Southside Park, 50
with family activities for the young and young-at-heart.
neighbourhood parks and facilities and more than 30 kilo-
Families and friends will love the Lions’ 105 × 45-foot
metres of trails.
pool, a popular and well-attended outdoor city-run com-
Photo by Andrew Norris
munity facility offering recreational swimming, swim-
ming lessons with a popular swim team for all ages. For
details regarding the Lions Pool please call 519-421-7665.
“While the Southside Aquatic Centre will be tem-
porarily closed for repairs and improvements beginning
in June, the 245 Vansittart Avenue Lions facility will be
the place for aquatic fun in the interim,” said the City
of Woodstock’s Supervisor of Aquatics and Recreation
Programs.
“We’ve yet to pin down an exact date but those interest-
ed in summer swimming registration, camp registration
and aquatics can look sometime in May,” Jason added.
“Vansittart Park Spray Pad and Cowan Fields Spray Pad
are open every day starting May 30. Summer fun for all at the
Woodstock Public Library
The Woodstock Public Library is always the place offering
great reading and viewing choices for all ages but begin-
ning May 4 children and teens are being promised an
experience that will take them out of this world and into
space.
Photo by Andrew Norris
“That’s the day we’re having a drop-in event that focuses
on the Star Wars phenomenon,” said the library’s Manager
of Public Services Darlene Pretty. “It’s on May 4th so May
the Fourth Be with You.”
“On the 14th we’re starting a Saturday afternoon tech-
nology program called Drop-in Tech Help – for adults
(Continued on page 10)
8 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022
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and teens. If you have questions about matters like down- The Supervisor of Recreation Programs and Camps
loading an eBook or accessing online resources at the li- Danielle Ciccarelli said May and June activities at the
brary, bring in your laptop, iPad or iPhone.” Cowan Park Sportsplex include: Ball Hockey, Hockey,
This May, for the first time in two years, storytimes Basketball & Soccer. To view & sign up for a time slot,
and children’s programming will be transitioned back to please visit https://pickuphub.net/city-woodstock
in-library.
Photo by Andrew Norris
“On June 13 we launch our exciting TD Reading Club
for Children, sponsored by the Toronto-Dominion Bank,”
Darlene added. “Young people can play bingo, enjoy sum-
mer reading and, like all library programs, it’s free.
“While it starts in May, our Lawn Chair Adult Book
Club will be highlighted throughout June. July will see the
start-up of children’s programs every day of the week – in-
door activity with outdoor components.”
“Our Camp NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing
Month) for any age group will begin Wednesday evenings
Other recreations programs being offered this Spring
in July, featuring interaction and assistance for those tak-
include Pickleball, Spa Nights, Active Kids, Parent & Tot
ing on the challenges of writing a novel. We aim to please
programs, Tennis, and more.
everyone at the Woodstock Public Library.”
“I’m ecstatic to develop and implement re-occurring
For further details go online to www.mywpl.ca or call
and new programs again after two years of Covid restric-
the library’s mainline at 519-539-4801.
tions,” she said. “Safety is always the most important, and
while wearing a mask is not a requirement, we want every-
City centres bursting one to feel inclusive, and safe.
with summer activity “Online registration for summer camps begins Monday
Whether you’re heading out for exciting summer camp ad- May 2 at 10 am with three location options – the Reeve’s
ventures or lacing up those ice skates for pre-season warm- Community Complex, Southside Park and the Cowan
ups, the City of Woodstock facilities are in great shape to Park Sportsplex. We’re continuously looking for ways to
accommodate local sports enthusiasts’ every need during grow more programming and opportunities. We invite
the warm-weather months. youth ages 13-15 who are looking to become a summer
camp volunteer to apply before June 3. Camp information
can be found online at www.cityofwoodstock.ca/camp.”
At the Cowan Park Sportsplex, Danielle pointed to new
programs such as the new travelling camp for 8–12-year-
olds called Pack and Go and Dip, Kick and Swing, an ex-
Photo by Andrew Norris
perience combining tennis, soccer and swimming. There
is also a new Learn to Swim Camp, Life Saving Sport
Swim Camp, Learn to Skate Camp, Explore the Outdoors
Hiking Camp, and much more.
For further details go online to
www.recreationwoodstock.ca or check the City of
“At the Reeve’s Community Complex we’ll be down to Woodstock page on Facebook.
one pad with the ice being removed on the red pad May
16,” said Facilities Operations Manager Darren Hall. “The A fascinating summer at
rest of the rink floor and Goff Hall will be used for the
city summer camp programs, with the green pad open for the Woodstock Museum
ice rentals. There’ll be the Pickup Hub ice hockey. As May and June kick-off an event-filled warm weather
“The ice at the Civic Centre Arena was removed April 11 season in The Friendly City, the Woodstock Museum will
with a private association running ball hockey operations be treating residents and visitors alike to a wide range of
in that facility through the coming months. We are in diverse and entertaining exhibitions and activities in true
good shape with staff doing a great job preparing everyone regal fashion.
for summer at the centres.” (Continued on page 12)
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everyone offering opportunities to explore different ele-
ments of the art gallery.
“At 2 pm John Hartman talks about his imaginative
Many Lives Mark This Place, where he portrayed Canadian
writers in landscapes inspiring them. At 3 pm, head of col-
lections Nell Wheal will walk us through the exhibition
A Moment of Mindfulness, featuring permanent gallery col-
Photo by Andrew Norris
lection selections that explore the concept of mindfulness.”
The gallery’s ambitious program continues May 25 at
4 pm with a virtual celebration of New Impressions High
School Juried Exhibition with jurists discussing their selec-
tions and awards ceremony.
“We’re redesigning what summer is, in terms of our
“May is Museum Month, so very important for us,” children and adult programming. Going back to our core
said museum curator Karen Houston. With Queen mandate, we’re offering dedicated art classes mornings and
Elizabeth II’s Jubilee being marked June 2 and through afternoons to children in the age ranges 5–8 and 9–12.
that week, we’ll have some activities here like a day cele-
Photo by Andrew Norris
brating the Queen’s favourite dog the corgi with free pat-
terns and contests.
“Marking PRIDE Month in June, our exhibit begins
June 1 and continues all summer and past Labour Day to
September 3. The museum will showcase portraits from
Canada’s LGBTQ2+ ArQuives – which is the largest in-
dependent LGBTQ2+ archives in the world.”
Working with the Oxford County Pride committee, a
Family Day event is set for June 18 in Museum Square. In
addition to these activities, there will be summer camps in
July and August.
“They will be specific as per the medium, such as draw-
As a major draw for both residents and tourists, the
ing, sculpting, printmaking and more. On alternate weeks
museum will continue celebrating the 25th anniversary of
there will be drop-ins where families can partake in art
local writer Doug Symon’s most successful history book
making activities.
The Village that Straddled a Swamp with an exhibit until
“The gallery will focus on more community outreach
May 28.
events – such as Oxford Pride’s family picnic on June 18,
With the display of unique archival posters, photo-
Art in the Park July 16 and at the BIA’s Thursday markets
graphs, costumes and awards the 75th anniversary Theatre
in the Museum Square. We welcome all to enjoy the fresh-
Woodstock exhibit continues until August 20.
ness of summer with the Woodstock Art Gallery.”
For further details on these and other ongoing exhib-
For details call 519-539-6761 or visit the website at
itions please go online to the Woodstock Museum website
www.woodstockartgallery.ca.
www.woodstockmuseum.ca, call 519-537-8411 or visit the
Facebook page.
Young actors raising the
Summer at the Woodstock curtains with Bonnie & Clyde
Theatre Woodstock’s youth company STAGES will bring
Art Gallery bursts with down the house in rousing fashion this month with Frank
colour and fun Wildhorn, Don Black and Ivan Menchell’s internationally
The long-awaited summer of 2022 at the Woodstock Art known musical Bonnie and Clyde.
Gallery promises to be a season of eye-opening creativity, Based on the notorious ill-fated couple Bonnie Parker
inspiration and family-focused activities for residents and and Clyde Barrow, who staged a violent crime spree
visitors beginning in May. over a two-year span in the early part of the 1930s Great
“We begin May 7 with our open house, from 1 to 4pm,” Depression, the critically lauded Tony-nominated musical
said curator Mary Reid. “A relaxed come-and-go event for is a unique experience.
12 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022“Then from June 10th-12th a delightful cast of per-
formers ages 7-13 presents a musical perfect for the whole
family Seussical JR, taking us into Dr. Seuss’s world where
we see characters like The Cat in the Hat, Horton the
Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and others.”
Written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, it
is directed by Dez Nanassy with musical direction by
Shannon Wijnker and choreography by Corinne Marray.
STAGES Summer Camp takes place August 2nd-
Photo by Andrew Norris
19th, with the musical to-be-announced. Register
your child today. For more information go online:
www.theatrewoodstock.com.
The Woodstock production featuring an all-youth cast
is directed by Sydney Brockway, with musical direction by
Chuck Baxter and choreography by Bailey Thibodeau. For
audiences 10+, it features strobe lighting effects, simulated
gun shots and scenes depicting violence.
“The young actors have worked very hard on this ex-
citing production,” said Theatre Woodstock president Sue
Robinson. “It plays May 27th, 28th at 7:30 pm, the 29th at
2 pm and June 2,3 and 4th at 7:30 pm.
13Preparing Your Finances for Homeownership
by Melanie Friesen Down Payment and Closing Costs
Personal Banking Specialist / Coach To purchase a home in Canada, the minimum down
payment required is 5% for homes valued at $500,000 or
W hether you are a first-time homebuyer or a repeat,
obtaining a pre-approval is an important step
in preparing you for your home purchase. Obtaining a
less. For homes valued at more than $500,000, 5% down
payment is required of the first $500,000 and 10% for the
remainder of the purchase price.
pre-approval can give you peace of mind knowing that Closing costs on a home will include lawyer’s fees and
you have secured an interest rate for 90–120 days and land transfer tax, and are typically estimated at 1.5% to
learned the maximum mortgage amount you qualify for. 2.0% of the purchase price of the home.
Receiving a Pre-Approval
Contributed photo
When looking to obtain a pre-
approval, there are several factors to
consider and keep top of mind.
Income
To get started you’ll need a letter
of employment, a recently dated
pay stub, and your last two years
of T4s available. Is your income
stable, secure, and consistent? Do
you work overtime, receive a bonus
or incentive? These documents will
assist the mortgage advisor with an
accurate picture of your income. If
you are self-employed, you will need
a minimum of two years of business
income. Documents to support Libro Coach Kym and Owners Dan and Nicole.
your application include: the last
two years of tax returns with accompanying Notice of Saving for a down payment with your own funds,
Assessments, a copy of your Business License or Articles of whether it be in a savings account or an investment vehicle
Incorporation, 3 to 6 months of business bank statements, such as an RRSP or TFSA, requires a minimum 90-day
and possibly financial statements from your business. In history of the account along with any documentation to
either case, your personal taxes must be paid up to date. support large deposits or transfers into the accounts.
Funds that are being gifted by family members will
Credit require a letter signed by all parties stating the amount be-
Your credit score and credit report are important factors ing gifted and that funds are not required to be repaid.
in determining the interest rate you qualify for. A general Preparing financially for your first or next home pur-
rule of thumb is the 2/2/2 rule: two active tradelines, chase is an important step to take prior to putting in
maintained for two years, with a minimum $2,000 limit. that offer. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a
Tradelines can include credit cards, loans, and personal repeat homebuyer looking to upgrade to your next home,
lines of credit. By doing so, your credit score will reflect a Libro Coach is here to help you build the financial plan
the care you have taken in managing your credit. Paying that suits you best and support you with your next home
off your credit card every month and maintaining your purchase.
loan repayment schedule is a good place to start. Limiting
your balances to 70% of the limit on your credit cards or
personal lines of credit is important too, as they will tell
the mortgage advisor that you can live within your means.
14 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022The Corporation of the City of Woodstock
Are you interested
in running for
local government?
Nominations for the following positions will
be accepted by the City Clerk anytime the
Clerk’s office is open starting May 2, 2022 up to
9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. on August 19, 2022 for the
2022–2026 term of office:
Mayor – 1 Position
City and County Councillor – 2 Positions
City Councillor – 4 Positions
Thames Valley District School Board
(for the County of Oxford) – 2 Positions
London District Catholic School Board
(for the County of Oxford) – 1 Position
Conseil scolaire catholique Providence
(for the Counties of Oxford, Elgin
and Middlesex) – 1 Position
Conseil scolaire Viamonde
(for the Counties of Oxford, Elgin,
Lambton, Haldimand and Norfolk and the
Municipality of Chatham-Kent) – 1 Position
• Nominations must be filed on the
prescribed form and be accompanied by
the prescribed fee
• Nomination forms and further information
are available in the City Clerk’s office or on
the City’s website:
www.cityofwoodstock.ca
Amy Humphries,
City Clerk
500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, Ontario
519-539-1291
152022 Municipal and School Board Election
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A third party advertisement is an advertisement in any must keep financial records relating to their advertising
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tising must be done independently of and without direc- of the relevant legislation. A Third Party Advertiser
tion from candidates. Further, candidates are not eligible Information Package, which includes the required regis-
to register as third party advertisers. Any advertisements tration forms, is available in the Clerk’s office and on the
or materials that are made and distributed by a candidate, City of Woodstock’s website.
16 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022YOUR WOODSTOCK ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE PRESENTS
❱❱❱❱❱❱ Green Tips ❰❰❰❰❰❰
Keeping busy with eco-savvy summer projects
1. Go on an adventure 2. Creative and crafty
A simple walk or hike in One of the best ways to take care of the planet is to get more
your area is the perfect life from things you already have. So instead of tossing out
opportunity to learn about items like bottles, cereal boxes, or old clothes, show your
native trees, flowers, and kids how to transform them into something new and useful.
animals. Oxford County Why not try out:
is home to a number of
naturalized spaces and ✱ Sandwich Bag Compost: A simple activity that teaches
trails, there is no shortage little ones about the importance of composting. Why
of places to discover! create more garbage when so much can be composted,
added to your garden, and actually help grow more food?
✱ Check out Brick Ponds, ✱ Wildflower Seed Bombs: Kids will love making them,
one of Canada’s largest planting them and (most of all) witnessing the results
urban wetlands when the wildflowers start growing!
✱ Millennium Trail ✱ Nature Bugs: Head outside for a treasure hunt and collect
System follows the bits and pieces of nature that can be reused to create little
banks of the Thames River, through mixed hardwood bugs and creatures. The possibilities are endless!
and softwood forests, marshland and some retired
agricultural areas. Hikers may spot the occasional deer, 3. Green fingers
beaver, blue heron and other interesting wildlife. This activity allows you and
your kids to get downright dirty
Access Locations (courtesy of Tourism Oxford): in your very own garden. Most
✱ Rotary Trail: North on Hwy 59. Immediately after children are not keen on eating
crossing the bridge over the tracks and Thames River, their greens, so what better way
turn left onto Tecumseh St. (Oxford Rd. 48). The trail to encourage better eating habits
entrance is on the right. than to show them where their
✱ The Roth Park Trail starts on the other side of food comes from?
Tecumseh St., across from the Rotary Trail. Another
entrance is on the east side of the 11th Line, ½ km 4. Get lost in a library
north of Hwy 2. Fuel their creativity by promoting reading! You don’t need
✱ Lions Trail: Take Hwy 2 (Dundas St.) to the west end to spend money on brand-new books and videos when you
of Woodstock. The trail entrance is on the north side of can get an endless supply at your local library. Plus, most
Hwy 2, 200 metres west of the railway bridge. Another libraries have special readings and presentations for every
entrance is at Bexley and Hunter streets, at the railway age group throughout the summer at no cost.
overpass
✱ Youth Start Trail: Take Hwy 2 (Dundas St.) to the west
5. Sharing is caring
This summer don’t let shoes, clothes, toys, bikes and the like
end of Woodstock. The trail entrance is on the south
sit around your home when there is a lot of life left in them.
side of Hwy 2, 60 metres east of the railway bridge.
If your kids are no longer using something, or have grown
And while you’re on your adventure, challenge yourself and out of it, donate it to a local organization that may find
friends to a garbage pick-up or create your own garbage free further use in the item.
outing!
Brought to you by your Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee and the City of Woodstock
17Woodstonian Selected
for Opera Competition
Mezzo-soprano Charlotte Burrage
of Woodstock was one of 10
young Canadian singers selected
in 2012 from a pool of 146
aspiring opera stars across
the country to compete for
cash prizes and a place in the
Canadian Opera Company’s
Don’t Mess with the Admiral’s Park!
Ensemble Studio, its training program for opera singers.
The one and a half acres
that originally constituted
Movies a
Vansittart Park were granted
Royal Experience
to the Town of Woodstock
The Royal Theatre opened on November 14, 1859. In
in 1940 and closed in 1960. 1907, the trees surrounding
Woodstock’s “other” movie the park were protected by
theatre was located on the the City from a telephone
north side of Dundas St. just company that wanted to
west of where Pizza Pizza cut off large limbs in order
is located at the corner of to erect poles and wires.
Beale St. It later became the * City of Woodstock
Shortly after cars made their debut in Woodstock,
Regency House. some drivers began to cut across the park diagonally,
instead of travelling around the block. Again the park
was protected by the city and its citizens. During the
1970s the park underwent a beautification program
along with the rest of the street.
The Growth of Woodstock
In 1793, John Graves Simcoe planned a series of
townsites in the area with Woodstock designated
The Challenge of Raising Money! a townsite in 1798. In 1800, Americans Zacharias
From 1992 to 2001 the City of Woodstock in cooperation with the Woodstock Recreation Burtch and Levi Luddington were the first settlers.
Advisory Committee, Thomas Built Buses and other sponsors orchestrated the “Community In 1834, British Admiral Henry Vansittart named
Challenge” described as a day of light competition and physical activity that promotes the village in honour of Woodstock, Oxfordshire,
friendly rivalry that at times featured more than 5,000 participants. Southside Park would England. It became the seat of Oxford County in
host the multi-faceted fundraiser with such games as Middle Leg Dribble... Blind Backwards 1839, officially proclaimed a town in 1851 and in
Baseball, Lilly Dippen and Tug the Thomas. The event would close with a dinner and dance in 1901 incorporated as a city.
the Sportfield.
COW Tales have been contributed by Geoff Dale and Brad Janssen.
Visit us online at www.facebook.com/WhatsOnWoodstock
18 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022Cow-tales
Do you remember Woodstock “Way Back When?”
If so, you’re on your way to winning our contest. Send in or drop off your
answer by the posted deadline. We will randomly pick one winner from
the correct responses. The winner’s name will appear in the next edition
way back when of What’s On Woodstock. Here are some questions to get you thinking.
CONTEST
Answer the last question (in bold) to enter the contest.
Q. For the past 18 years Woodstock’s Victoria Day weekend festivities
have included Ontario’s premiere midway provider at Southside
Park. What is the name of this organization? (See pg. 31)
THE WINNER of the April ‘Way Back When’ Contest is Fred Q. How many floors do each of the 4 Chieftain Apartments overlooking
Muxlow of Woodstock! He correctly answered that Peel Street
the south shore of the Pittock Reservoir have? (See pg. 6)
becomes Simcoe at the intersection of Finkle Street. Fred wins
a $50 gift card from Boston Pizza Woodstock, plus he now qualifies Q. In 1900, four cannons were gifted to the City of Woodstock. Name
for a $100 Boston Pizza Woodstock gift card to be drawn from all the the two different locations they are on display. (See pg. 20)
monthly winners in November.
Q. At what intersection was the first location of the former Beaver
Thank you to our sponsor! Lumber in Woodstock? (See pg. 3)
Q. What world renown Mediterranean guitarist
BOSTON PIZZA WOODSTOCK headlined the first two “Art in the Parks?”
431 Norwich Ave Send your answer along with your name and phone number to wow@
519-536-7800 cityofwoodstock.ca by Friday, July 15, 2022. You can also drop your
www.bostonpizza.com answer in the contest box at City Hall.
19Dealing with bogus City of
Woodstock online sites
W ith at least two unsanctioned City of Woodstock
social media accounts currently online and the
potential of more in existence, local residents are being
Some hallmarks of the real City of Woodstock website
and its approved social media pages:
• Regularly updated material to keep residents and
advised to use caution and common sense when seeking visitors apprised of new activities, policies, business
municipal information on the Internet. developments, upcoming events, City Hall news, em-
At present there are two known rogue City of ployment opportunities and a wide range of fact-based
Woodstock sites attracting attraction. The first, a information related to the municipality’s growth.
Facebook public page, uses facsimiles of the official City • Positive and informative insights, often with illustra-
and County of Oxford logos. In addition, there are im- tions and useful graphs focusing on the community.
ages of a familiar local landmark – the 3.6-metre-tall Iron • Contact information including the mailing address,
Man statue at the edge of the community – and the Cow phone numbers and emails for staff and city officials.
symbol. • Recreation and leisure pursuits.
Using an unapproved version of such logos is considered • Education facilities.
copyright infringement, as noted in the Copyright Act, the • A well-designed easy-to-navigate page with numerous
wrongful display of official symbols or materials without clearly marked tabs.
permission of the owner, in this case the City Meanwhile, municipal representa-
of Woodstock. tives are in the process of seeking
Most social verification on the status of un-
media companies authorized online websites. The ac-
know and as a quisition of a blue check mark, pot-
result do not use entially within the next few months,
social media word- will provide assurance that those
marks – custom managing such accounts have been
designs of a brand properly vetted and the account in
name – in place of question is official.
icons. These are for The City of Woodstock has a
corporate use only page on both Facebook (facebook.
and represent the com/cityofwoodstock), Twitter
owner, again the City (twitter.com/cityofwoodstock)
of Woodstock. and Instagram
The second fraudu- (Instagram.com/
lent City of Woodstock cityofwoodstock),
site is on TikTok, a social in addi-
media agency generally tion to its
appealing to a younger main website at
audience and largely focusing www.cityofwoodstock.ca.
on the creation and sharing of Residents are invited to report any
short videos related to artistic suspicious activity or unusual content found on
pursuits like dancing, singing and unauthorized online sites to any of the above accounts or
comedic endeavours. contacting City Hall.
In terms of this rogue City of Woodstock site, online
visitors have reported inappropriate and often malicious Check out the COW Tales ‘Way Back When’
contest on page 19 and enter today!
comments made about local individuals and/or organiza-
tions. This is contrary to the role and goals of this munici- A: The NW corner of Victoria Park and on
the front lawn of the Courthouse
pal body, which does not have a TikTok account.
20 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022 Photo by Nerthuz, Dreamstime.com21
Accessibility in Woodstock’s
Outdoor Recreation
Shanna Larson Park: accessible pathway and
pavilion.
Southside Park: pathway from playground to
West diamond, accessible play equipment.
Photos supplied
Trails
Several trails in Woodstock have accessible
features.
Images: Cree Ave. Park playground (left) and accessible
pathway to the play features (right). Sliver trail: accessible (some slopes are greater
than 4%).
Parks (recent changes) River Trail: accessible (some slopes are greater
than 4%).
Many parks have added accessible features over
Meadow Trail: accessible stone screening trail.
the last several years such as accessible picnic
tables and pathways. Herbert Milnes Trail: accessible stone screening
trail.
Broadview Park: accessible walkways,
playground replacement. Pittock South Shore (Roth Park) Trail:
accessible paved trail.
Cowan Park: paved pathways, accessible
washrooms. Lions Trail (Dundas and Bexley): accessible
stone screening trail.
Cree Park: accessible play equipment.
Homer Brown Park: accessible play equipment
(Fall 2022). Aquatics
Hunting Estates: 6-foot wide pathway from Spray & Play Wading Pool: change hut with
sidewalks to play features, accessible equipment. ramp access, some accessible play features,
Ludington Park: pathways linking play features. portable washroom, pathway.
Pittock Dam: accessible walkway with lighting. Vansittart Park Spray Pad: accessible pathway.
Roth Park: paved parking lot, pathways to Cowan Fields Spray Pad: accessible pathway.
washroom and pavilion, accessible washroom Lions Pool: lift and accessible portable
opening June 2022. washroom.
William Grey Park: accessible walkways. See cityofwoodstock.ca for more information.
The WAAC was created in 2002, and complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005.
Woodstock Accessibility Advisory Committee (WAAC)
Please email the committee at: accessibility@cityofwoodstock.ca or phone (519) 539-1291.
22 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 202223
Walking Wonders (birth to 12 months)
Fridays............................................................ 10:30–11:30 am
Spring: May 6–June 10 / Summer: July 8–August 26
A storytime for infants and their caregivers that begins outside
the library with a stroller walk and ends with songs, rhymes
and stories at a nearby park! Enjoy time with your little one and
social time with other parents and caregivers. We will not meet if
the weather is rainy. No registration required.
Spring & Summer Storytimes
Welcome back to the Library! Outdoor Family Storytime (Family)
Once again we will be offering in-person storytimes at the 10:30–11:00 am, Saturdays, May 28–June 25
Library! Each program includes age-appropriate stories, rhymes, Bring blankets and gather on the lawn on the east side of the
songs, and activities led by a library professional to help children library for a half hour of stories, rhymes and activities! No
develop early literacy skills and a love of reading. registration required. If the weather is rainy, we’ll meet in the
program room.
Space is limited. Visit the link on the Kids Storytime page on our
website to register.
Registration for the Registration for the
spring session starts summer session starts
Tuesday, April 19. Monday, June 20.
Tales & Tunes (3–5 years)
Wednesdays.....................................................10:15–11:00 am
Spring: May 4–June 8 / Summer: July 6–August 24
Tales & Tunes is a musical storytime for preschoolers that will Drag Storytime (Family)
cultivate a love of books with stories, songs, active rhymes, and 11:00–11:30 am, Saturday, June 11
a craft. Registration required. The Rainbow Optimist Club presents Drag Storytime in
partnership with Oxford County Pride and the Woodstock Public
Toddler Tales (12–35 months) Library. Funded by OPSEU Region 1. Join us on the lawn east
Wednesdays..................................................... 11:15–11:45 am of the Library for a magical storytime with Drag Queen, Eve
Spring: May 4–June 8 / Summer: July 4–August 24 Hill, and Drag King, Brattery Acid! If it’s rainy, join us inside the
Thursdays........................................................10:15–10:45 am Library.
Spring: May 5–June 9 / Summer: July 7–August 25
Toddler Tales is an active program for toddlers and their
caregivers with stories, rhymes, songs and a simple craft.
Registration required.
Babytime (birth to 12 months)
Thursdays........................................................11:00–11:30 am
Spring: May 5–June 9 / Summer: July 7–August 25
Babytime is an interactive program for infants and their
caregivers that introduce them to a life-long love of books with
songs, active rhymes and stories. Registration required.
24 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022Spring & Summer Programs Take & Make Craft Kits (Family)
Saturday, May 21
for Children Saturday, June 18
A limited number of monthly kits will be available on a first
Little Reader’s come-first-serve basis at the Children’s Information desk. Each kit
will include items to create a craft and an instruction sheet for a
Book Club fun, at-home activity that is sure to engage and entertain!
Register any time and start
reading together! PA Day Hoopla Movie Kit (Family)
Engaging the littlest Friday, June 3
reader is simple: read a Gather the family, pop some popcorn, put on a hilarious movie,
book – any book – to and complete some fun activities together! We’ve got everything
your newborn or toddler! you need for your PA movie day in one handy kit which will be
The goal is to read 1000 available for pick up in the Children’s department on June 3 while
books before they start supplies last. We’ll include instructions on how to download this
Kindergarten – you’ll be free family comedy from Hoopla.
surprised how easy it can be! Our online book club will help you
track your little reader’s progress. Visit www.mywpl.ca for more
information about how to sign up for this very special book club.
May the Fourth Take & Make Craft Kits
(Family)
Wednesday, May 4
Calling all Jedis! Help celebrate May the Fourth and drop into the
library to pick up a Star Wars themed craft kit. A limited number
of kits will be available on a first come-first-serve basis at the
Children’s Information desk. Each kit will include items to create
a craft and an instruction sheet for a fun, at-home activity.
I Spy Challenge (6–12 years)
Drop into the library and check
out the display case in the
Children’s Department to test
your skills with our monthly I Spy TD Summer Reading Club
quizzes for great prizes! Program runs June 13 to September 3
May 7 On the Farm
June 4 Food Frenzy!
Registration starts June 13
Starting June 13, families can register online for our Beanstack
July 2 Once Upon a Time…
TD Summer Reading Club and then drop into the library to pick
August 2 Summer Vibes up your TD Summer Reading Club kit that includes a book for you
to track your badges and a Bingo card. Each time you complete
Nintendo Hangout (5–12 years) a Bingo card challenge, come into the library to have it stamped
Thursdays.......................................................... 4:00–4:45 pm and earn prizes! You can also track the number of books read
May 12, 26 throughout the summer to earn digital badges and opportunities
Do you love all things Nintendo? Whether you have been a fan to enter our end of summer draws for great prizes!
all your life or even if you are just discovering it for the first time,
join us biweekly for games, trivia and activities all featuring
Nintendo! Come ready to chat, hangout and have some fun!
Visit our website to register for your Zoom invite. Activities will
require supplies which will be provided. Please check your email
prior to the program for material pick-up information.
Summer Programs Registration
Registration for July programs starts Monday, June 13
Registration for August programs starts Monday, July 11
25Game On! (Family)
Fridays............................2:00–3:30 pm
July 8–August 26
Drop into the program room for an
afternoon of fun games! Play giant Snakes
& Ladders, Bingo, video games or design
and craft your own game. A different
activity each week. No registration required.
Summer Writing Contest for Kids
(8–12 years)
Submissions due July 29
Calling all young writers and storytellers! We’re inviting you to
create and submit an original poem or short story to our Summer
Writing Contest for a chance to win a prize. Stories must be four
pages or less in length. Please submit to programs@mywpl.ca
by July 29. With permission, we will publish the winning entries
Monday Mashup (6–12 years) and make them available to the public to borrow at the Library.
Mondays, July 4– August 22 Winners will be selected by award-winning author, Vikki VanSickle!
Mondays will feature a mashup of fun programs and activities for
kids including STEAM activities, crafts, Mad Science, and more!
Visit our website to see the full lineup of program offerings.
Spring & Summer Programs
Registration required. for Teens
Little Crafters (3–5 years) May the Fourth Star Wars VR (12–17 years)
Tuesdays............ 10:30–11:30 am 6:30–8:00 pm, Wednesday, May 4
July 5–August 23 May the 4th be with you! Drop-in, grab a headset, and enter a
A fun filled hour brimming with virtual Star Wars world! Sessions are 15 minutes and available
awesome crafts, stories and activities on a first come first-serve basis. Please note participants must be
for preschoolers with a different 10 years or older and have no pre-existing medical conditions.
theme each week. Registration Children aged 10-12 years must have signed parental consent to
required. participate in virtual reality programs.
Craft Club (6–9 years) May the Fourth Takeaway Kits (10+ years)
Tuesdays................2:00–3:30 pm Wednesday, May 4
July 5–August 23 May the 4th be with you! Come by the library to celebrate Star
Join the club and try out some fun crafts and activities with a Wars Day with our themed takeaway kits! Each kit will include
different theme each week. Registration required. a Star Wars bookmark craft and a button. A limited number will
be available on a first-come first-serve basis in the Children’s
Boredom Busters (10–13 years) section.
Wednesdays........................................................2:00–3:30 pm
July 6–August 24 PA Day Tween VR (10–13 years)
Bored and looking for something fun to do? Then sign-up 2:00–3:30 pm, Friday, June 3
Wednesday afternoons for awesome crafts and activities. Drop-in, grab a headset, and enter a virtual world! Sessions
Registration required. are 15 minutes and available on a first come first-serve basis.
Please note participants must be 10 years or older and have no
Read On! (6–12 years) pre-existing medical conditions. Children aged 10–12 years must
Thursdays...................2:00–3:30 pm have signed parental consent to participate in virtual reality
July 7–August 25 programs.
Each week we will celebrate a famous
children’s author or illustrator, or a Summer Volunteering @ WPL
favourite storybook character with We are looking for high school aged teens to help with our
crafts and activities. Registration children’s programming throughout the summer. It’s a fun
required. way to meet other teens and earn community service hours!
26 WHAT’S ON WOODSTOCK | May/June/July 2022Just pick up an application at the library to apply or contact
us for more information. Deadline for applications is Saturday,
Left in Stitches! Crafting Circle
June 4. Applicants will be contacted by phone for an interview. (Teens and Adults)
Volunteers are required to show proof of full vaccination. Saturdays............................................................2:00–3:00 pm
May 7, June 4, July 2, August 13
Do you knit, crochet, sew, or cross-stitch? Looking for an
Teen Summer Drop-In (12–17 years) opportunity to find fellow crafters in your community? Then
Tuesdays............................................................ 6:30–8:00 pm drop into the library to show off your latest projects, discuss
July 5–August 23 techniques, make new friends, and craft together. We’ll meet
Come by the library on Tuesday nights throughout the upstairs in the fiction area of the library. All are welcome.
Summer for crafts, videogames, VR, and other fun activities.
Some programs will require registration. Visit our website,
www.mywpl.ca, for the complete summer lineup. Crafty Adults
7:00–8:00 pm, Thursdays
Summer Writing Contest for Teens Join us in the program room for an evening of crafting.
Registration required. Spaces are limited.
(13–17 years)
Submissions due July 29 Wooden Bead and Tassel Garland
Calling all poets and storytellers! We’re inviting you to create and
Thursday, May 19
submit an original poem or short story to our Summer Writing
Learn how to create a wooden bead and tassel garland, a décor
Contest for a chance to win a prize. Stories must be 5 pages or
trend sure to be a fun conversation piece in you home.
less in length. Please submit to programs@mywpl.ca by July 29.
With permission, we will publish the winning entries and make
them available to the public to borrow at the Library. Winners
DIY Picture Magnet
Thursday, June 16
will be selected by award-winning author, Vikki VanSickle!
Learn how to create personalized picture magnets, a wonderful
way to present fond memories and family photos in your home.
Spring & Summer Programs
Decorative Bookmarks
for Adults Thursday, July 21
Learn how to create expressive and fun bookmarks, a perfect
Read Woke (Children, Teens and Adults) way to mark your place in your next library read.
January to June
May: Asian Voices
June: 2SLGBTQ+ Lawn Chair Afternoon
WPL is inviting residents
to take part in Read Woke:
Book Club
2nd Tuesday of the month, 2:00–3:00 pm
a reading program that
Check the Adult Program page of our website to register each
focuses on equity and
month for your Zoom invite to join in on lively discussion and to
inclusion. For each book
share what you are reading.
read and tracked in the Beanstack app, readers will receive a
badge. There are 6 topics that will be highlighted from January
until June, along with recommended reading lists. Patrons can
complete this challenge at their own pace, but the idea is to read
a book from each category, each month, by the end of June.
Interested in joining? Visit www.mywpl.ca for more information
about how to sign up for this book club.
Book a Librarian
Book a time for one-on-one assistance on any topic
Mondays & Tuesdays..........................................2:30–3:30 pm
Wednesdays & Thursdays...................................6:30–7:30 pm May 10 June 14 August 9
Fridays............................................................. 10:15–11:15 am Dear Mrs. Bird How to be Golden Easy Beauty by
Call the library to book a 30 minute in-person, Zoom, or phone by AJ Pearce by Paula Bernstein Chloe Cooper Jones
session to talk to a librarian about any topic: navigating your
device or laptop; downloading eBook and eAudio books;
streaming free eMusic or eMovies; and more.
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