In This Issue Top Stories • Happenings • 6/49 • Dinner Club • Community Corner • Contributed

☀️ Hello Norfolk! ☀️ 

I thought we’d try something a little different this week. I made you a video intro, to get your day started and keep you in the loop on all things Norfolk. Check it out!

Also, don’t forget to take our poll to be included in a 6/49 draw!

-Brad

PS. Did you know we have 10,742 subscribers?! It’s been a wild ride. Thank you to each and every one of you who have subscribed!

TOP STORIES

1. Art with Heart Studio’s Drama Kidz are back with a brand-new holiday show — and these young actors are ready to shine. Read the story HERE

2. One of Port Dover’s most heartwarming hockey traditions returns this month — and it’s all for an incredible cause. Read the story HERE

3. What began as a tourist encounter years ago has grown into a lifeline, as a Simcoe firefighter rallies support for a family in Jamaica recovering from Hurricane Melissa. Read the story HERE

4. The Norfolk Musical Arts Festival is gearing up for its 40th anniversary in 2026, and registration is officially open. Performers of all ages and skill levels are invited to take part. Read the story HERE

INSIDER DEAL

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And they also wanted to send along this FREE recipe for super tasty, high in fiber, Dark Chocolate Peppermint Brownies! See the recipe HERE

DINNER CLUB

For anyone who missed last week - we ran a poll to see if readers would be interested in a Dinner Club. As it turns out, lots of people said YES! So it’s on!

Dinner Club is live. January 13th 2026.
Six people. One table. A night to talk, laugh, and share a meal.
Want in? Check out the details and reserve your seat HERE.

6/49 POLL

This week I grabbed a 6/49 ticket — just for fun — and I thought I’d let some of you in on it.

If the ticket hits the main jackpot, I'll be selecting up to 100 people to share the prize with me. Only the jackpot applies — smaller prizes, bonuses, and extras stay out of the pool.

Want a chance at being one of the 100?

Just answer the one-click poll below.
Everyone 18+ who responds is entered into the selection pool.

If we win big, I’ll select 100 names from the respondents, and each of those selected will receive an equal share of the jackpot — simple as that.

Easy. Zero cost. Just a bit of fun.
And yes — you can see the real ticket yourself.
Tap HERE to view it.

HAPPENINGS

Thursday December 4th, 2025

🚜 Simcoe Farmers Market | 8:00am | Grandstands @ the Fairgrounds | Come for the produce, stay because you ran into five people you know | More

🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | Low impact, high satisfaction | More

🏮 Lantern of Light Workshop | 6:00pm | Jarvis Public Library | Everyone is welcome | More

🎭 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 7:30pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More

Friday December 5th, 2025

🍷 Spirit of the Season | Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties | Find your new favourite drink in Norfolk | More

⚕️ Speak With Pharmacist Blair Snow | 2:00pm | Rosewood Senior Living | Everyone is welcome | More

🎄 Port Rowan Farmers’ Market – HOLIDAY MARKET | 3:00pm | Port Rowan Community Centre | Come for the market, stay for the holiday cheer | More

♠️ Catch The Ace Rotary Club of Simcoe | 4:30pm | Simcoe Legion | Feelin' lucky, Norfolk? | More

☮ Whole Self Renewal | 6:30pm | Port Dover Lions | Because your whole self deserves a glow-up | More

🦃 Turkey Raffle | 7:00pm | Simcoe Army Navy Air Force Club | Come for the turkey, stay for the friends | More

Pearl: A Janis Joplin Experience | 7:30pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | $51.50 | May cause uncontrollable urge to belt along | More

🎭 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 7:30pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More

🎵 Sarah Church In Concert | 8:30pm | 211 Main | Live music | More

Saturday December 6th, 2025

🛍️ Silver Lake Market | 8:00am | Silver Lake Park | Get all your market needs! | More

🚵🏻‍♀️ Global Fat Tire Bike Day | 9:00am | Turkey Point | May cause sudden obsession with mountain biking | More

🎅🏼 Photos With Santa | 9:00am | Lions Silver Lake Market | Say cheese! | More

🎄 Blue Harvest Christmas Tree Farm | 9:00am | Blue Harvest Farm | Come make memories | More

🎅🏼 Waterford Lions Breakfast with Santa! | 9:00am | Lion's Community Hall - Waterford | Everything tastes better with Santa at the table | More

🎨 Dicken's Christmas Craft Show | 10:00am | Art With Heart Studio | Crafts for kids | More

🎄 Kids Grinch Tree Workshop | 10:30am | Blue Harvest Farm | $40 | Cute, crooked, and totally Whoville-approved | More

🫖 High Tea | 12:00pm | Clonmel Castle | $75 Adults and $45 Children | Spill the tea...elegantly | More

🎅 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | 1:00pm | Frisky Beaver Winery | Bring your worst sweater and your best attitude | More

📚 The Tale of Eileen the Timid Housecat Based on a True Story’ Author Book Signing Event | 1:00pm | Nifty Gifty Norfolk | Your bookshelf deserves this moment | More

🎄 Rosewood’s Annual Christmas Bazaar | 1:30pm | Rosewood Senior Living | Come for the crafts, stay for the friends | More

🎶 LIVE AT THE LODGE: HWY 24 | 2:00pm | Erie Masonic Lodge Port Dover | Toe taping may occur | More

🎭 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More

✨ Light Up Port Dover Contest | 5:00pm | Port Dover | Shine so bright even the lighthouse gets jealous | More

🎅🏼 Delhi Christmas Parade | 6:00pm | Delhi Soccer Club | It's not Christmas until Santa waves to you | More

🎶 Shari and Jonny | 7:30pm | 211 Main | Live music | More

Sunday December 7th, 2025

🏃🏽 Joro Run Club | 8:50am | Joro Outdoor Spa | Kilometres go faster with friends | More

🎯 Youth Darts | 10:00am | Waterford Legion | Bring your bullseye energy | More

🎄 Blue Harvest Christmas Tree Farm | 10:00am | Blue Harvest Farm | Come make memories | More

🎄 Dicken's Christmas Craft Show | 12:00pm | Art With Heart Studio | Come get your face painted! | More

🫖 High Tea | 12:00pm | Clonmel Castle | $75 Adults and $45 Children | Spill the tea...elegantly | More

🎵 Allan Brothers Live in Concert | 2:00pm | Port Dover Legion | Live Music | More

🎶 Gentleman of Harmony - A Christmas Concert | 2:00pm | Salvation Army Simcoe | Harmonies so smooth even Santa will swoon | More

🎭 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More

🎶 Coming Home to the Heart of Christmas – A Musical Sermon | 3:00pm | St. Alban's Anglican Church | Everyone is welcome | More

Monday December 8th, 2025

🧘🏼 Slow Flow Yoga | 7:00pm | Vittoria Community Centre | Breathe in calm, exhale chaos | More

🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | Fitness but make it comfy | More

Tuesday December 9th, 2025

🎶 Felicia McMinn | 7:00pm | Capitol/Lounge 33 | Live Music | More

🎶 Port Dover Community Sing-A-Long | 7:00pm | Grace United Church | Talent not required but joy is! | More

Wednesday December 10th, 2025

🎶 Felicia McMinn | 8:00pm | 211 Main | Live Music | More

🎯 Delhi Belgian Club Archery | 7:00pm | Delhi District Hungarian Hall | Unleash your inner Robin Hood | More

COMMUNITY CORNER

We were at the Simcoe Panorama Light Up and captured the 5 second countdown! Santa was on scene, and the crowd cheered with delight as “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year” played in the background - check it out! 👇️ (And see more images from the Panorama HERE)

Geocache Good Samaritins
A local resident let us know that some geocachers were out and about finding treasures, but also did some cleaning up! Find that story HERE

CONTRIBUTED

Articles contributed by local people just like you. To contribute an article, email HERE

Brian Humphrey reminds us that life is gently working out for you, even if you can’t immediately see it. | Read the article HERE

David Gilbert gives us the story of the Not-So-Great Norfolk Bank Heist that left the community in shock. | Read the article HERE

Lisa Anderson teaches us about “The Kissing Ball” - an early settler tradition. | Read the article HERE

WEATHER

Thursday High -5°C 🌡️ Low -11°C 🌤️
Friday High -2°C 🌡️ Low -7°C 🌨️
🌡️ View current weather HERE 
🚗 Check out local gas prices HERE

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