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Summer Concert Series

This year's outdoor Thursday night Summer Concert Series begins on June 25.
Click here to see the line-up of performers and artists.

 


 

In the Gallery for July

"Canvas & Clay"  Art Show & Sale featuring:

Watercours by Carol Gerrett

Acrylics on canvass by Mary Elvin

Raku Pottery by Bev Smedley

In the Gallery for August

The work of Eve Yantha


2008 In Review 

By Barbara Tanner-Billings
Facility Manager, Old Town Hall

On The Stage
The Old Town Hall was privileged to host several theatrical pieces in 2008. These included Our Town, directed by Andy Blackwood, and An Enemy of the People, directed by Roger Brunning.  Who can forget A Tale of Two Fairies presented by the Town Kids?
Read more about drama at the Old Town Hall...

Community Programs
Yoga continues to be a very popular program at the Town Hall. Participants find the upper hall to be a wonderful venue in which to relax, refresh and rejuvenate. Instructor Petra Van Den Hurk has a loyal following and this class fills up quickly.  Sessions continue to run Thursday nights at 7pm until March. After that, classes will switch to Monday evenings.  Taoist Tai Chi has grown since its introduction to the Town Hall ...

June/08 Tween Dance
Read more about Community Programs at the Old Town Hall...

Partnerships
Pumpkinfest continues to use the Hall as its home base. The fall festival’s head office is hosted here, along with all the equipment, files, costumes and assorted fixtures that have been accumulated over the past 26 years!

The Waterford Chamber of Commerce moved its office into the Town Hall...
Read more about Partnerships...Visitors to the "Clowning Around" opening March 15/09

The Art Gallery
Eight remarkable shows were hosted at the Old Town Hall during 2008. Some were hosted by individuals like Margaret Brock, Sherry Lloyd and Mary Murphy; others were collaborative efforts like the Canvas & Clay Show featuring watercolours by Carol Gerrett, Raku pottery...
Read more about the Old Town Hall Art Gallery...

        Visitors to the "Clowning Around" opening

Rentals
Rental inquiries are becoming much more common for the Old Town Hall as we find our niche in this highly competitive market.  Weddings, buck & doe parties, anniversary celebrations and family gathering are easily accommodated in this unique heritage facility.  The high ceilings and sweeping staircases...
Read more about Rentals at the Old Town Hall... 

Tourism & Economic Development Culinary Workshop

 


 

 

 OTHA News

Terry Sumsion Lunchtime Concerts

An appreciative audience enjoyed lunch catered by Gram's Cafe and an up close & personal afternoon concert with Terry Sumsion. 
"The food was excellent and the concert amazing," noted one of the guests. "It's a good idea to do this in the afternoon. I'm not fond of going out after dark this time of year. This really works for me!"
 
These noon hour events will be held bi-monthly at the Old Town Hall and judging by the response to this first-time show, it is anticipated that the lunchtime concerts will become very popular.  Watch for new dates and get your tickets early.

Cost is $30./person and includes lunch and the concert. 

Discounts for groups of 5 or more

Call Barb @519-443-0113 for more info.

Click to view larger image.
Click to view larger image.

Next Event:  Fall 2009 


  OTHA Honoured With Ontario Trillium Foundation 25th Anniversary Great Grants Award

Waterford, November 2, 2007 – The Old Town Hall Association was honoured for the impact it has made in its community at the Ontario Trillium Foundation's (OTF) 25th Anniversary Great Grants Awards on November 1, 2007. Held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto, the evening highlighted the achievements of 25 not-for-profit organizations from the more than ten thousand groups that received OTF funding over the past 25 years. These organizations have exemplified excellence, innovation and leadership in their community and volunteer work.

“2007 marks the 25th anniversary of grantmaking for OTF and we are delighted to acknowledge the Old Town Hall Association’s contribution to improving the quality of life in its community,” said Helen Burstyn, Chair, OTF Board of Directors. (article continues below photo)

Facility Manager Barbara Tanner-Billings, OTHA President Brian Holden and Vice President Richard Lefler accept the 25th Anniversary Award from (far left) OTF Vice-Chair Hugh O’Neil and Ontario Minister of Culture Aileen Carroll and (far right) OTF Chair Helen Burstyn and OTF CEO L. Robin Cardozo.

In 1999, the Old Town Hall Association was created with a mission to restore the building. In 2000, OTF provided a grant of $20,000 to help with preliminary architectural studies and again in 2003 with an additional $75,000 to assist with restoration. Together with fundraising revenue secured by the local community and the Old Town Hall Association, the grant improved safety and accessibility to the building, specifically the upper auditorium and stage.

Significant work was accomplished with community help. Hundreds of volunteers assisted by raising funds and assisting with the renovations. Volunteers in the community continue to maintain the building and surrounding area.

“We are extremely honoured that the Ontario Trillium Foundation selected the Old Town Hall to receive this special award on its silver anniversary,” said Facility Manager Barbara Tanner-Billings. “OTF funding helped support the restoration and renovation of our Hall, and allowed us to make the building completely accessible for all our patrons. We salute the Foundation on 25 years of strengthening Ontario's communities and wish them continued success.”

Over 25 years, there are few not-for-profit organizations in the province that OTF has not touched and few communities where its support has not made a difference.

The Government of Ontario had the vision to create OTF 25 years ago; to support the Foundation’s growth over time; and to recognize its importance recently with an additional $20 million in annual funding that will enable the Foundation to do even more when it comes to building healthy and vibrant communities.
(The above article and photo were provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.) 


 


  

Email List Sign-up Form

Four times each year, we mail our printed newsletter, The Old Town Hall Crier, to approximately 400 postal addresses. In between Crier publications, we send out email notices of upcoming events. Sometimes, events are still in the planning stages when the Crier goes to press and we rely on email to tell you about what’s happening.

Our email list is considerably smaller than our postal list and we'd like to correct that. If you would like to receive email notices, reminders and updates, please join our mailing list. Fill in the form below.

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Hall Rental Info

Interested in booking the Old Town Hall for your event?
Click here for Rental Information


Coming Events

Now that the building is open, events are happening all the time. Keep up to date with our Events Calendar.  


OTH Hours

Town Hall Business Office 
Open Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Main Entrance 


OTH Book Store

New Hours: July & August

Every Saturday, 10 AM - 12 noon. 


See Details
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Event Emporium Annual Bridal Showcase

September 13th, 2009

 


 

 

Thanks (in advance) for the Memories

Do you remember events at Waterford's Old Town Hall?

Maybe you saw movies there, or concerts, or even wrestling!

Alison Bell is putting together a history of performances there and she'd love to hear your story. Please contact Alison if you remember any events at the Town Hall - she can be reached by email at townhallstories@yahoo.ca.
Or by phone at (519) 443-5659.