What is on
Events
Community events in West Lorne, Rodney, Dutton and surrounding communities, as listed in Volume 1, Issue 1. Please check with the organizers for any changes.
Coming up
Oct 17
Municipal All Candidates Open Mic
Presented by West Elgin Citizens in Action. Saturday, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 221, West Lorne. Connect with candidates from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Council candidates first, then Mayoral and Deputy Mayoral. Municipal focused questions only, moderated, no pre-submitted questions. Live on Facebook.
Oct 18
Dutton United Church
Guest speaker from Harvest Hands at 10 a.m. Soup Sunday, with donations going to Harvest Hands.
Oct 23
West Lorne Library Grand Re-Opening Open House
Friday at 1:00 p.m., during Ontario Public Library Week. Explore the updated space and the new amenities. Light refreshments will be served. Information: 519-768-1150.
Oct 28
Rodney Kiwanis Pumpkin Carving
Annual free event. Wednesday at 7 p.m., Rodney Rec Centre.
Nov 1
Anniversary Service, Calvary United Church
Sunday at 10:30 a.m., Calvary United Church, Rodney.
Nov 7
Remembrance Day Ceremony, Rodney
Saturday at 10:45 a.m., Rodney Library. Submitted by RCL Branch 221.
Nov 11
Remembrance Day Ceremony, West Lorne
Wednesday at 10:45 a.m., West Lorne Arena. Submitted by RCL Branch 221.
Nov 14
Rodney Night Market
Saturday, 4 to 8 p.m., downtown Rodney. Local vendors, artisans, unique gifts, treats and food. Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Rodney. Contact: kiwanisclubrodney@gmail.com.
Nov 15
Historical Skits: Scots Gàidhlig, You Say!
Sunday, two performances at 1:15 and 3:00 p.m., Crinan Community Centre, 13568 Dunborough Road, Dutton/Dunwich. Seven short historical skits set in the Crinan area in 1910, with a little Scottish Gaelic. Admission $5, with proceeds supporting the Crinan Community Centre.
Nov 22
Anniversary Service, Dunwich United Church
Sunday at 10 a.m., Dunwich United Church, Dutton. Guest speaker Rev. Larry Schneider.
At the Legion and with local clubs
Every week
Weekly at the Legion
- Monday: Line dancing, 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: Darts, 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: Euchre, 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Corn hole and pepper
- Friday: Meat draw
Submitted by RCL Branch 221.
Special events
Legion special events
- Saturday, Oct 17: All candidates meeting
- Saturday, Oct 24: Euchre Legion tournament, 10:30 a.m.
- Friday, Oct 30: Halloween dance and meat draw
- Saturday, Oct 31: Optimist euchre
Submitted by RCL Branch 221.
Club events
Elgin International Club
- Thursday, Oct 15: Zumba
- Sunday, Oct 18: Dance 2 to 6 p.m. with the Marquis Band, then October Fest with dinner
- Saturday, Nov 7: Mosaic Lamp Workshop
- Fridays: Cornhole league, bar open
Contact Lori at 519-476-5870 or theelginternationalclub@gmail.com.
Notices
Oct 26
Municipal election voting
Voting is online or by telephone. West Elgin: Friday, Oct 16 at 9 a.m. until Monday, Oct 26 at 8 p.m. Dutton/Dunwich: Monday, Oct 19 at 9 a.m. until Monday, Oct 26 at 8 p.m. Election Day is Monday, Oct 26. Help voting locations are listed in the printed paper.
Oct 29 and Nov 3
2026 Public Flu and Covid Clinics
Open to everyone, please book an appointment. Thursday, Oct 29, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Dutton Community Centre, 1 Scotland St. Tuesday, Nov 3, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Rodney Recreation Centre, 135 Queens Line. To book, have your health card ready and call 519-768-1715.
Ongoing
Share the Warmth Collection
Dutton United Church is collecting hats, mittens and gloves, socks, and all winter gear. Donations will be divided between the West Elgin Daffodil Auxiliary Welfare and Grace Cafe.
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