In This Issue The Top 5 • Happenings • Real Estate • Community Corner • Contributed • Dinner Club

☀️Hello Norfolk! ☀️ 

There is lots happening across Norfolk right now: a new book launch with a mission, Blue Harvest Farm in full festive swing, and Panorama is gearing up to brighten the county for its 67th year. The Carillon is bringing back its Christmas chimes, an archeology dig in Bloomsburg is revealing new layers of local history, and a local woman is once again preparing hundreds of hot meals for anyone in need. Here’s what you should know this week.

-Brad

Ps. Don’t miss the ‘shocking’ video that may have caused the power outage in Delhi yesterday!

THE TOP 5

Meet the Woman Quietly Feeding Hundreds: The Story of Lana Plank
Every Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Good Friday, Waterford’s Lana Plank cooks and gives away hundreds of hot meals to anyone who needs one—no cost, no questions asked. What began in 2019 has grown across Norfolk, thanks to her faith and the community stepping up when help is needed. | More

Looking for the most wholesome Christmas outing in Norfolk? Blue Harvest Farm has pre-cut trees, a beautifully curated holiday barn, free hot drinks, Santa on November 30, and a campfire burning all day. They’re also hosting a special Centerpiece Workshop on November 28 if you’re feeling festive and creative. Plus—100% of ornament profits go to local families in need. A must-visit before the season ends. | More

A Local Author with a Book and a Mission:
Eileen the Timid Housecat Based on a True Story — follows a shy rescue cat who disappears one snowy night and the family who never gives up. Every book sold at Nifty Gifty sends $1 to Purrfect Companions Cat Rescue. Author event coming soon. | More

Simcoe Panorama Lights Up!
By David Gilbert
Simcoe’s famous Panorama returns for its 67th year, filling Wellington and Grant-Anderson Parks with dazzling lights, hot drinks, horse-drawn rides, and Santa’s grand arrival. And don’t miss the small Dutch windmill in Clifton Park—a reminder of the special bond between Canada and the Netherlands. A true Norfolk Christmas tradition | More

Delhi Has Stories You’ve Never Heard
A brand-new documentary drops Nov. 30—featuring Delhi’s engineering marvels, iconic landmarks, and even a forgotten fantasy theme park. Catch the premiere at Capitol 33 | More

DINNER CLUB

We’re thinking about launching something small, simple, and community-building — and we need your thoughts.

The Norfolk Insider Dinner Club
Here’s how it would work:

• You pay $16 to take part
• Fill out a short form with your interests + food preferences
• We read the submissions and match you with 5 others like you
• We make a dinner reservation on your group’s behalf
• A few days before, you’ll get your restaurant + your tablemates’ names
• You show up, order whatever you like, and pay your own bill

The goal? New friendships. Real community. Unscripted connection.

If we get enough interest—we launch.

Would you join?
👉 Vote in the poll and if enough people are interested - we’ll make it happen.

HAPPENINGS

Thursday November 27th, 2025

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

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

🛍️ Christmas Starlight Shopping Night | 9:00am | Eising Garden Centre | Shop under the stars | More

🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | Ever thought a chair would be your workout buddy? | More

✨ Ignite a Culture of Curiosity | 6:00pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | $12.50 | Everyone is welcome | More

🪴 Urn With a Twist Workshop | 6:30pm | Ryerse Garden Gallery | Build the porch décor your neighbours will envy | More

🎭 Musical Comedy: Nice Work If You Can Get It | 7:30pm | The Simcoe Little Theatre | Toe tapping may occur | More

Friday November 28th, 2025

🍾 New Year's Eve Tickets Go On Sale | 12:00am | Delhi Legion | Celebrate in style at the Delhi Legion | More

🍷 Spirit of the Season | 12:00am | Norfolk, Elgin and Haldimand Counties | Find your new favourite drink | More

🐈‍⬛ Black Friday Shelter Event | 11:00am | Simcoe Humane Society | Come meet the furballs who might steal your heart (and your couch) | More

🎨 Paint 'N Sip | 2:00pm | St Mary's Parish Hall Simcoe | $40 | Everyone is welcome | More

🎅🏼 Norfolk Night Market Christmas Edition | 4:00pm | Norfolk County Fairgrounds | Santa shops here after hours | More

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

🎄 Centre Piece Making Workshop | 6:30pm | Blue Harvest Farm | $50 | Holiday table? Consider it officially upgraded | More

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 DOPPELGANGER on the CAFE STAGE at RIVERSYDE 83 | 6:30pm | Riversyde 83 | No you're not seeing double | More

🦃 Turkey Bingo – Port Rowan | 7:00pm | Port Rowan Community Centre | Yes you read that right | More

🎸 It's Too Late To Stop Now | 7:30pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | $51.50 | Moondance energy incoming so prepare your soul | More

🎶 Tony Duclos Live | 7:30pm | 211 Main | Enjoy the tunes | More

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

📚 A Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol | 7:30pm | St. James United Church Simcoe | Bah humbug? Not tonight | More

Saturday November 29th, 2025

🎶 Jasmine T Band Live | Erie Masonic Lodge Port Dover | $5 | Come enjoy the tunes | More

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

🥞 Breakfast With Santa | 8:30am | Delhi United Church | $8 | Breakfast tastes better when Santa’s at the table | More

🎅🏼 Santa Sale | 9:00am | Port Dover Community Centre | Santa shops here | More

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

🎄 Holiday Pop Up Market | 10:00am | Birds Canada | Pop in for the vibes, pop out with too many gifts | More

🎨 Make and Take Workshop | 1:00pm | St. Peter's Lutheran Church Simcoe | May unlock your inner Pinterest legend | More

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

🎅🏼 Norfolk Night Market Christmas Edition | 4:00pm | Norfolk County Fairgrounds | Santa shops here after hours | More

🎙️ Open Mic Night | 5:30pm | 211 Main | Tonight’s forecast: brave souls and big vibes | More

🎄 Simcoe Christmas Panorama BEGINS | 6:00pm | Simcoe | It’s like stepping into a snow globe but without the shaking | More

🍷 Christmas Frisky Social | 7:00pm | Frisky Beaver Winery | $10 | Come for the wine, stay for the new friends | More

👯‍♀️ Carols and Cocktails with the Fishnettes | 7:00pm | Simcoe Legion | ’Tis the season to sip and sing wildly off-key | More

👨🏼‍🎤 HELLS BELLS - Celebrating the Music of AC/DC | 7:30pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | $56.69 | Get ready to rock Norfolk | More

🎶 Albatross Live | 7:30pm | 211 Main | Come see one of their last shows | More

Sunday November 30th, 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

🎅🏼 Santa Visit | 1:00pm | Blue Harvest Farm | Bring the kids… or just your inner child | More

🎅🏼 Christmas Market | 2:00pm | Sayza Hot Yoga | Find your zen… and your Christmas gifts | More

🎶 Coast 2 Coast Live | 2:00pm | Port Dover Legion | Come enjoy the tunes | More

🛟 Long Point’s Life Saving Stations | 2:00pm | Birds Canada | $10 | Everyone is welcome | More

🎥 Building History Documentary | 2:00pm | Capitol 33 | $15 | Where the walls really can talk and they’ve got stories | More

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

🎶 THE NEIL YOUNG EXPERIENCE | 2:00pm | Lighthouse Festival Theatre | $56.69 | May trigger uncontrollable sing-along moments | More

Monday December 1st, 2025

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

🪑 Sit and Fit | 12:00pm | Waterford Legion | Ever thought a chair would be your gym buddy? | More

🏆 Monday Night Bingo in support of Abel Enterprises | 5:00pm | Simcoe Legion | Where luck meets loud cheering | More

Tuesday December 2nd, 2025

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

🎨 Dot Painting Workshop | 6:00pm | Creative BRU-tique | Dot your way to inner peace | More

Wednesday December 3rd, 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

🫖 High Tea | 4:00pm | Clonmel Castle | $75 Adults and $45 Children | Spill the tea...elegantly | More

🤣 Comedy Show - Bob Zany | 8:30pm | Capitol 33 | $28.25 | Come laugh so hard you forget your responsibilities | More

FOR THE FULL LIST OF EVENTS CLICK HERE

REAL ESTATE

😲WOW LISTING

This week’s WOW listing is a stunning 5 🛏️ 3 🛀 lake side stunner in Turkey Point. Lakeside views, a 3 car garage, and modern architecture.
Check it out HERE

🏡 Open Houses

• 🏠️ 119 Oak Street Simcoe
   🕑️ Sunday 2-4pm

• 🏠️ 31 Geoffery Road Port Dover 
   🕐️ Sunday 1-3pm

• 🏠️ 34 Andrew Avenue Simcoe
   🕑️Sunday 2-4pm

For the full list of upcoming open houses CLICK HERE

📈Market Stats

• ⬆️ New listings up 13.8 percent year to date

• ➡️ Sales sideways at -0.2 percent year to date

• 📊 Average sale price $672,309 year to date

Get the most recent Real Estate Market Stats HERE
*all data from ITSO

SEARCH NORFOLK MLS LISTINGS HERE

COMMUNITY CORNER

Did your power go out in Delhi yesterday? This might be why….
(Thanks to Mitchell Helmer for providing the footage!)

CONTRIBUTED

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

By Brian Humphrey - Feeling Overstimulated at Home? You’re Not Alone. Constant noise, screens, and fast-paced living are quietly draining families — and simple daily habits can restore calm and real connection. | More

By Alicia Wood - Discover Sage Twist — the hidden, plant-powered café inside Sayza Yoga & Wellness. Smoothies, salads, bowls, and the carrot cake everyone’s obsessed with. Try it once and you’ll get it. | More

By Juliana Vasiljevic - A new “Dear Luli” is out—this time offering gentle, grounding advice for navigating holiday stress and family dynamics with more calm and clarity. A quick, heartfelt read for anyone needing a little serenity. | More

WEATHER

Thursday High 2°C 🌡️ Low -1°C 🌨️ 
Friday High 0°C 🌡️ Low -4°C 🌥️ 
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🚗 Check out local gas prices HERE

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