☀️ Hello Norfolk ☀️ 

This issue is stacked. We’re shining a light on some fascinating local voices — from Alicia Wood’s Fuel Your Fire podcast and community to Tamiah Johnston’s Tam Talks and Drew Walmsley’s Just Drew. Add in a packed events calendar and a fresh look at the real estate market, and you’ve got everything you need for a properly Norfolk week.

Let’s get to it!

-Brad

PEOPLE IN NORFOLK DOING COOL THINGS

If you aren’t aware of Alicia Wood, she’s a local Norfolk resident who helps people tune into their intuition, and feel connected, clear, and confident in their choices. She has a community YOU CAN CHECK OUT HERE where she pours into folks looking for clarity. She’s also the host of the “Fuel Your Fire” podcast. Find her most recent episode below!

Another local Norfolk resident making waves is Tamiah Johnston. On her podcast “Tam Talks”, she shares stories about adventure, personal growth, travel, ghosty things, life experiences, rants, random stories, live interviews with locals, and so much more. She’s also a Reiki master, Amazon best-selling author, and genuinely good human. Check her out on Spotify below.

Another fascinating person in Norfolk is filmmaker, entrepreneur, and small-town dreamer, Drew Walmsley. He hosts the “Just Drew” podcast, where he interviews local folk about what they do, know and love. It’s really cool to peer into the soul of local people and get to understand better what makes them tick. The podcast is hosted on many platforms, but you can check it out on youtube below.

HAPPENINGS

Thursday January 15th, 2026

🚜 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 | Exercise but make it comfy | More

🍗 Wing Night | 4:00pm | Simcoe Army Navy Air Force Club | Come hungry, leave sticky | More

♟️ Board Game Night | 6:00pm | Norfolk County Public Library | Bring your game face | More

🪦 Port Dover Cemetery Exhibit Opening | 6:00pm | Port Dover Harbour Museum | Everyone welcome | More

🎨 Paint Your Pet | 6:00pm | Capitol 33 | Your pet is already a masterpiece but here's your chance to prove it | More

🧽 The SpongeBob Musical | 7:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring the kids, stay for the nostalgia | More

Friday January 16th, 2026

♠️ Catch the Ace Port Dover | 5:30pm | Port Dover Legion | Pull the card and win the prize | More

🫖 Snowflake Tea Open House | Rosewood Senior Living Simcoe | Free | Join for a tour and refreshments! | More

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

🛼 Roller Derby Family Skate Night | 6:00pm | Simcoe Recreation Centre | Expect giggles and sketchy balance | More

🌖 New Moon Circle | 6:30pm | Port Dover Lions | Gather, reflect, and reset with the new moon | More

🎭 Radium Girls - Live Theatre | 7:00pm | Delhi District Secondary School | Proof that student productions absolutely deserve a standing ovation | More

🧽 The SpongeBob Musical | 7:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring the kids, stay for the nostalgia | More

🎶 Mary Simon | 7:30pm | 211 Main | Live music | More

🎶 Chris Koster | 8:30pm | Capitol 33 | Live music | More

Saturday January 17th, 2026

⛸️ FREE Community Skates | 3:00pm | Port Dover Arena | Lace up and glide in | More

🫖 Snowflake Tea Open House | Rosewood Senior Living Simcoe | Free | Join for a tour and refreshments! | More

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

🐝 Introduction to Beekeeping | 10:00am | Generations Marketplace | Bee-ginner friendly and sweet as can be | More

🎶 Empty Hours | 2:00pm | Live at the Lodge | Live music | More

🧽 The SpongeBob Musical | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring the kids, stay for the nostalgia | More

🎸 Revenge of the Scene Music Show | 3:00pm | Port Dover Community Centre | $35 | Remember punk rock shows? Back for one night only | More

🍝 Free Spaghetti Dinner | 4:00pm | Lion’s Community Hall – Waterford | Eat your heart out | More

🎭 Radium Girls - Live Theatre | 7:00pm | Delhi District Secondary School | Proof that student productions absolutely deserve a standing ovation | More

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

Sunday January 18th, 2026

♠️ Catch The Ace | 2:00pm | Delhi Legion | 5 per ticket | Will you be the winner? | More

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

🥞 All You Can Eat Brunch | 9:00am | Simcoe Army Navy Air Force Club | Stretchy pants encouraged | More

🧽 The SpongeBob Musical | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring the kids, stay for the nostalgia | More

Monday January 19th, 2026

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

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

🎱 Monday Night Bingo | 5:00pm | Simcoe Legion | BINGO! | More

Tuesday January 20th, 2026

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

Wednesday January 21st, 2026

🎶 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

REAL ESTATE

This section provided by Bradley Mottashed, Broker of Record at Bradley Mottashed Inc., Real Estate brokerage. All data provided by ITSO.

 🚨 Norfolk Real Estate Reality Check – 2025 Edition 🚨

The market in 2025 glitched - it was not normal. Check out the data in this new video:

Norfolk Real Estate Market Snapshot: January 7–14, 2026

Key Stats from the Past Week:

• 56 new listings

• 12 listings accepted conditional offers

• 10 listings sold

• 9 listings with price reductions

• Current active inventory: 348 homes for sale

What This Means: A striking 16% of the current inventory (56 out of 348) hit the market in just the past week. This surge suggests sellers are positioning themselves early for the traditional spring market, anticipating stronger buyer demand as the season progresses.

However, the numbers tell a more cautious story:

• Sales pace remains modest, with only 10 homes sold against 56 new arrivals.

• Conditional offers (12) and price reductions (9) indicate buyers are negotiating carefully — and sellers are responding.

This points to a buyer-friendly environment right now, with elevated inventory giving purchasers more options and leverage.

Advice for Sellers: Price realistically from day one. Overpricing in this environment often leads to longer days on market and eventual reductions — as seen with those 9 adjustments last week. A competitive, market-aligned price attracts serious buyers faster.

Advice for Buyers: Inventory is up, so take your time and negotiate confidently. Ask for what you want — whether it's price concessions, closing adjustments, or home inspections — the current stats suggest sellers are more open to terms.

If you’re thinking about getting into the market, you can see the list of Open Houses coming up HERE - or search the entire set of Norfolk listings HERE.

CONTRIBUTED

Brian Humphrey has us reflect on the fact that living consciously is always available to us. The door is always open HERE

David Gilbert teaches us about a one of a kind Norfolk creation - the Alligator Tug HERE

WEATHER

Thursday High -10°C 🌡️ Low -13°C 🌨️ 
Friday High -1°C 🌡️ Low -8°C 🌤️
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