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- November 20th 2025
November 20th 2025
Bradley Mottashed
November 20, 2025
In This Issue The Top 5 • Weekend Events • Real Estate • Community Corner • Contributed
☀️ Hello Norfolk! ☀️
We’ve been working on something big. This week marks the launch of our fully redesigned Norfolk Insider website — faster, cleaner, and built to make your weekly scroll feel effortless.
You’ll also notice a new Insider format, designed to give you the highlights at a glance: a streamlined Top 5, a packed Happenings section, and a refreshed Community Corner.
And yes… we’ve got plenty to talk about. From the wild buck-fight video that took Waterford Deer Park by surprise, a coyote roaming the streets of Simcoe, to feel-good holiday moments across the County, and our brand-new Real Estate section featuring hand-picked Norfolk listings worth a look — this week is stacked.
Let’s dive in. 👇
-Brad
THE TOP 5
| NOW OPEN: Just Cozy A new seasonal pop-up has opened at the Simcoe Town Centre Mall, offering warm winter apparel, blankets, socks, and cozy accessories. A perfect stop as temperatures drop. More → | |
| Nice Work, If You Can Get It Hits the Stage The classic Gershwin musical lands at Simcoe Little Theatre, blending roaring-20s charm with big dance numbers and plenty of laughs. A fun night out for theatre-goers. More → | |
| ⭐ 5 Things to Know About the Simcoe Christmas Panorama Kick-Off The annual Christmas Panorama lights up this weekend with ceremonies, displays, and Santa’s arrival on the Bickle firetruck. Here are the quick highlights you need. More → | |
| Local Tim Hortons Support Hospice Nine local Tim Hortons locations are donating half of all Holiday Smile Cookie proceeds to the Norfolk & Haldimand Community Hospice. A sweet way to support a critical cause. More → | |
| Road Closures – Port Dover Major paving operations in Port Dover this week will cause several road closures and daytime detours. Plan ahead to avoid delays. More → |
HAPPENINGS
Thursday November 20th, 2025
🛍️ Christmas Starlight Shopping Night | 9:00am | Eising Garden Centre | Shop under the stars | More
☕️ Coffee chat | 9:30am | Riversyde 83 | Everything makes more sense with a mug in hand | More
☕️ Buddy Check Coffee | 10:00am | Waterford Royal Canadian Legion | Zero judgement and infinite refills | More
🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | Strong legs, comfy seat | More
🎼 Nice Work If You Can Get It: Jazz Musical | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Jazz hands ready | More
🍗 Wing Night | 4:00pm | Army Navy Air Force Club | Things may get saucy | More
🦃 Turkey Raffle and Fish Dinner | 5:30pm | Jarvis Community Centre | One ticket away from turkey glory | More
🌿 Port Dover and Woodhouse Horticultural Society Monthly Meeting | 7:00pm | Grace United Church | Let's dig in | More
🎼 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 7:30pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More
Friday November 21st, 2025
🍷 Spirit of the Season | 12:00am | Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties | Sip, stroll, repeat | More
🔄 Upcycle Hub – Clonmel Castle | 2:00pm | Clonmel Castle | Turn "meh into "yessss" | More
♠️ Catch The Ace Rotary Club of Simcoe | 4:30pm | Simcoe Legion | Pick a card and change your life | More
🛼 Retro Skate Night | 6:00pm | Simcoe Recreation Centre | Bring your neon, Norfolk | More
🎯 Darts | 6:45pm | Royal Canadian Legion Teeterville | Bring your bullseye energy | More
🧐 Quiz Night | 7:00pm | Waterford Legion | Come prove you’re the smart friend | More
🍖 Meat Raffle | 7:00pm | Simcoe Legion | Your freezer called and it believes in you | More
🎶 Mary Simon | 7:30pm | 211 Main | 211 Main | More
🎙️ UK Calling | 7:30pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | Your inner 80s rebel deserves a night out | More
🎼 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 7:30pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More
🎶 Soenen Sisters Christmas Concert | 7:30pm | St. James United Church Simcoe | We'll bring the tunes, you bring the cheer | More
🤣 Live Comedy: Leyla Ingalls | 8:30pm | Capitol 33 | Snort laughing may occur | More
Saturday November 22nd, 2025
🛍️ Silver Lake Market | 8:00am | Silver Lake Park | Get all your market needs! | More
🧀 Vintage Day | 8:00am | Jensen Cheese | Your charcuterie board is about to glow up | More
🤶🏼 Christmas Bazaar | 9:00am | St. Peter's Lutheran Church Simcoe | Holiday crafts so cute, your self-control doesn’t stand a chance | More
🎄 Christmas Craft Sale | 10:00am | Delhi Legion | If crafts are your love language, this is your event | More
Krampus is Coming… 4th Annual Witches Yuletide Market | 10:00am | Junior Farmer's Building at Fairgrounds | Not your Grandma's Christmas market | More
🎄 Christmas Market | 10:00am | Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm | Beer may increase the number of “treat yourself” purchases | More
🎨 Christmas Craft Sale | 10:00am | Delhi Legion | Your holiday decor is about to get an upgrade | More
🍷 Spirit of the Season | 10:00am | Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties | Sip, stroll, repeat | More
🌿 Wreath Making Workshop with Fleurs de Lise | 1:00pm | Waterford Heritage & Agricultural Museum | Glitter may follow you home forever | More
🎨 Glass Ornament Workshop | 1:00pm | Port Dover Harbour Museum | Make an ornament so cute even your tree will brag | More
🎄 LA Christmas Bazaar | 1:00pm | Waterford Legion | Support local elves (aka crafters) | More
💰 From Surviving to Thriving – Your Financial Future | 1:00pm | Awaken Spa | Level up your wallet game | More
🧁 Ladies Auxiliary Annual Craft and Bake Sale | 1:00pm | Waterford Legion | Come for one treat, leave with a box | More
🎶 Live at the Lodge: Albatross | 2:00pm | The Lodge | Music that warms you up faster than the fireplace | More
🎼 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More
🎤 Karaoke | 6:00pm | Delhi Legion | Sing like nobody is listening (but we are) | More
🎶 Strings in the County | 7:00pm | The AUD | Spontaneous dancing may occur | More
🎥 Conservation Film Night: A Priority Place | 7:00pm | Birds Canada | A movie night your science teacher would be proud of | More
🎶 Adam Ostrosser | 7:30pm | 211 Main | Live Music | More
🎭 DREAMER – The Supertramp Experience | 7:30pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | May cause singing along | More
Sunday November 23rd, 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
🎄 4th Annual Christmas Bazaar | 10:00am | Greens At Renton | Come for one thing, leave with 12 | More
🍷 Spirit of the Season | 10:00am | Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties | Sip, stroll, repeat | More
🎄 Christmas Craft and Vendor Show | 11:00am | Wagner Memorial Teeterville Legion | Santa shops here | More
🎼 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 2:00pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Bring your jazz hands | More
🎶 Matinee – Saving Agnes | 2:00pm | Delhi Legion | May cause toe tapping | More
💎 Solitary Man – A Tribute to Neil Diamond | 2:00pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | Good times never seemed so good | More
🍿 Home Alone – Film and Feast | 5:00pm | Turkey Point Hotel Bar and Grill | It’s not Christmas until someone yells, “KEVIN!” | More
Monday November 24th, 2025
🧘🏼 Slow Flow Yoga | 7:00pm | Vittoria Community Centre | Breathe in calm, exhale chaos | More
👩🏻🍼 Mommy & Me Mornings Christmas Party | 10:00am | Riversyde 83 Cafe | Where memories are made and naps are encouraged | More
☕️ Veterans Buddy Check Coffee | 12:00pm | Royal Canadian Legion Waterford | Your crew, your coffee, your safe space | More
🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | The chair is your new gym buddy | More
🫖 Christmas High Tea and Hot Toddy Party | 5:00pm | Cashmere and Cobwebs | Classy tea, sassy toddy | More
Tuesday November 25th, 2025
🎶 Felicia McMinn | 7:00pm | Capitol/Lounge 33 | Live Music | More
Wednesday November 26th, 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
🎉 Waterford Chamber & Horticultural Society Christmas Party | 6:00pm | Waterford Legion | It’s not a party until someone loses a candy cane | More
REAL ESTATE
Hand picked listings from across Norfolk County
🏡 Featured Listing |
🔧 Fixer Upper |
🤯 WOW! |
🌊 Lake Views |
COMMUNITY CORNER
Little things making Norfolk smile this week.
🦌 Buck Fight at Waterford Deer Park
Visitors at Waterford Deer Park were stunned this week after two full-size bucks locked antlers in an intense rut-season showdown. A rare and wild Norfolk moment caught on camera.
🎄 Powell Park Lit Up
Powell Park switched on its holiday lights this weekend, with families gathering for marshmallows, music, and a surprise appearance from Santa. One of the County’s coziest traditions is officially underway.
🎅 Handy Henry & His Elves Delight Dover
Handy Henry and his crew of Christmas elves brought huge smiles to Port Dover this week with surprise visits, music, and holiday cheer. A perfect feel-good moment to kick off the season.
🐺 Coyote roaming the streets of Simcoe!
One local captured a coyote making himself at home on Queen street in Simcoe!
CONTRIBUTED
Our contributors have delivered two powerful pieces this week — one that captures the heart of the holiday season, and another that uncovers a forgotten moment in Norfolk’s history. Both are well worth the read.
Where Giving Meets Receiving
A heartfelt reflection on the true spirit of the season — and how the act of giving is deeply connected to the act of receiving.
Read the full story →
The Murder of Michael Donnelly: Norfolk’s Connection to the Black Donnellys
A gripping historical dive into the shocking events that unfolded in Waterford months before the Black Donnellys massacre.
Read the full article →
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