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NEWS FROM THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE
June 22, 2009 -- 150th anniversary celebrations raise $73,000 for Southampton projects
Dec. 5, 2008 -- Projects to finish, audit to submit
Sept. 5, 2008 -- "Southampton Remembered" book still available
Aug. 22, 2008 -- Plaque honours Southampton's father of tourism
Aug. 22, 2008 -- 150th Store open to sell Southampton book
Aug. 11, 2008 -- Thorncrest hosts canoe and kayak race
Aug. 8, 2008 -- Launch of Southampton Remembered book
Aug. 7, 2008 -- 150th anniversary souvenirs available
July 17, 2008 -- Captain and the Council play for Incorporation Day, July 25
July 16, 2008 -- Tickets on sale for big 150th events
July 2, 2008 -- A special red and white wine for Southampton's 150th
June 25, 2008 -- Fun for all, Aug. 14-17, 2008: Overview
June 25, 2008 -- Huge parade down High Street: parade lineup
June 25, 2008 -- Music galore at the 150th celebrations: music lineup
June 25, 2008 -- News briefs: Tall ships - Incorporation Day - Pelee Island Wine - High St. to close - Period costumes - Going green
June 25, 2008 -- Thanks to our sponsors
May 19, 2008 -- Sneak peek at Southampton's giant 150th birthday party
May 11, 2008 -- P.A.S.S. scavenger hunt will benefit 150th anniversary celebrations
Mar. 31, 2008 -- Rotary Club quilt records 150 years of Southampton history
Mar. 20, 2008 -- Federal grant of $94,800 for 150th anniversary celebrations
Mar. 14, 2008 -- 150th anniversary parade now taking registrations
Jan. 25, 2008 -- Chippewa Golf Club to host official golf tourney July 12
Jan. 21, 2008 -- Ceilidh Night Variety Show is Feb. 8 at Southampton Town Hall
Jan. 18, 2008 -- Heritage Dinner features roast beef
Dec. 7, 2007 -- New Year's Eve dance kicks off the 2008 anniversary
Sept. 1, 2007 -- Seeking memories for Southampton Memoirs book
Sept. 1, 2007 -- BBQ fundraiser for 150th anniversary, Sept. 1 at Town Hall
Aug. 30, 2007 -- Foodland donates $4,000
Aug. 4, 2007 -- Fundraiser draws hungry crowds to Aug. 4 BBQ (photos)
Aug. 3, 2007 -- You can take part in celebrating Southampton cottage life
July 27, 2007 -- A year to go before Southampton's 150th anniversary celebrations
June 26, 2007 -- Foodland donates to 150th anniversary celebrations
June 11, 2007 -- Historical calendar launches Southampton's 150th anniversary celebrations
For more information
 The main web site for Southampton's 150th Anniversary is www.saugeenshores.ca/southampton150
More about the Southampton, Then and Now historical calendar is at www.familyhelper.net/150/calendar.html. There are links to 150th anniversary events, and the important dates in Southampton history.
All events are listed at www.familyhelper.net/150/events.html
Ticket prices are at Tickets. Tickets and souvenirs are available (cash only) at the
150th Store on High Street, next to Designing Women, at the Visitors' Centre in Southampton Town Hall and at the Port Elgin Tourist Office. For information, call Brenda, 519-797-2215.
We have a list of sponsors which is growing all the time.
Media Enquiries: Duncan McCallum, 519-797-2043
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