Events

All public speaking, book signings, history walks, and musical performances — listed in order, soonest first.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

Decline of Dumfries Conservation Area — Walk and Talk

A guided walk through the history of the Dumfries Conservation Area.

Register at LINK

SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Free E-Book Release

The Tragic Decline of the Dumfries Conservation Area

Free download available on release day.

OCTOBER 6, 2026 - SOLDOUT

What's New in Hespeler and Challenges We Face

Lunch & Learn · 11:30am–2:00pm (lunch served at noon) · Ted Wake Lounge Centre, 31 Kribs Street, Cambridge · $12.00

NOVEMBER 1st, 2026  

The Lost Trails of Hilborn Arboretum Walk - FREE registration necessary LINK SOLDOUT!

NOVEMBER 9, 2026

Book Release — Cobourg, Ontario

Crossing the Border: Canada's Forgotten Silent Film Actresses - Part of the Marie Dressler Celebration Day will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The location will be at Citizens' Forum, 2nd floor, Victoria Hall, 55 King St. West, Cobourg. 1:30pm start.

NOVEMBER 13, 2026

Author Talk — Orval Shaw: The Bandit of Skunk's Misery

Kent Historical Society, McKinlay Reception Centre. 459 St Clair St.Chatham-Kent, N7L 3K6, Park across the street. Open to the Public. 7pm

JANUARY 24, 2027

Author Talk - "The NHL in Hespeler"

Probus Club · Cambridge, Ontario

Past Events

MAY 9, 2026 · 1:00 PM SOLD OUT

Whiskey, Washing Machines, and Furniture

Walking Tour · Hespeler's Guelph Avenue

Sold out — join the waiting list.

MAY 20, 2026

Author Talk — Orval Shaw: The Bandit of Skunk's Misery

Westminster Historical Society · Lambeth United Church, London, Ontario