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One week until Melgund Township’s Fall Arts Exhibition and Music Jamboree, featuring local artists, live music, and a community jam. Join us on September 12 from 1-5 p.m.
Arts and Culture

Melgund Fall Arts Exhibition and Music Jamboree on September 12

Spend an afternoon celebrating Northwestern Ontario creativity with local artwork, live music, makers, and neighbours at Dyment Recreation Hall.
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The first sign of progress! Piles of crushed gravel sit ready beside the Dyment Rec Hall, waiting to be laid down as sturdy concrete pads that will support accessible entrances and a new garden shed for the community garden.
Community Garden

Pardon Our Dust (and Gravel, and Dirt!)

Why things are looking a little messy—and why you’re going to love what’s coming next.
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A garden project starts long before the first seed goes in the ground. For us, it starts with preparing the site and getting the soil where it needs to be.
Community Garden

Something’s Growing in Melgund

New garden beds, planters and Cook Shack upgrades are coming to Dyment Recreation Hall and Park.
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Part gallery, part creative workshop: the transformed basement level of Dyment Hall currently features work by local artist Leanne Nicholson, serving as a vibrant year-round home for community-based research and seasonal art exhibitions.
Arts and Culture

Making Space for Northern Voices

Explore Northwestern Ontario’s newest participatory arts and heritage hub located in the lower level of Dyment Recreation Hall!
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Hands, fabric and a little patience! This week, youth are learning the craft of sewing while creating ribbon skirts with their own style and creativity.
Arts and Culture

Ribbon Skirt Workshops Bring Sewing, Tradition and Youth Creativity Together

Youth explore sewing, traditional skills and contemporary fashion while creating their own ribbon skirts.
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A young apple tree is thriving in the central garden bed this summer, surrounded by beautiful and colourful flowers.
Community Garden

Community Garden in Full Bloom

From apple trees to flower beds, Melgund Township's community garden is growing this year.
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This test tile, stamped with birch bark, will become a simple pendant made from wild clay harvested this summery with Art Borups Corners.
Arts and Culture

Making Wild Clay Pendants: From the Ground to Your Neck

Create gorgeous forest-inspired pendants using local wild clay and a simple piece of birch log.
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Canada Day was a rousing success in Melgund Township this summer drawing attendance from across Northwestern Ontario.
Melgund Township

Celebrating Canada Day Together

Celebrate Canada Day with friends, neighbours, artists, musicians, volunteers, and community spirit across Northwestern Ontario.
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Celebrate Canada Day at Dyment Recreation Hall with a huge silent auction, live music, Cookshack favourites, kids' lemonade stand and more.
Melgund Township

Silent Auction Fundraiser: Bid Big This Canada Day in Melgund Township

Spend Canada Day in Dyment with a massive silent auction, local music, delicious Cookshack meals, door prizes and activities for the whole family.
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Volunteers, community members, and local organizations came together at Dyment Park to raise the event tents that will support a full season of summer activities. Through teamwork, dedication, and community spirit, the project was completed successfully, followed by a barbecue and refreshments to celebrate a job well done.
Recreation

Building Community: Tent Raising Party at Dyment Recreation Park

Volunteers gathered at Dyment Park to raise tents, build community, and enjoy a barbecue.
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Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture is a non-profit arts and recreation services provider supporting programs in Melgund Township, Northwestern Ontario. Business Number 741438436 RC0001.

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