Family Fishing Fun Day
On July 10, as part of Port Credit's 175th anniversary celebrations, a Family Fishing Fun Day was held at Memorial Park. More than 500 parents and children turned out for the inaugural weekend-long event, which was organized by local fisherman Bob Cutmore. Over 300 prizes were awarded, including a huge number of free fishing rods. Special thanks to Muskies Canada Incorporated and all the volunteers who helped out!

Heritage Designation
On August 4, Mississauga City Council voted to proceed with a heritage designation of the Hill Gatehouse / Dudgeon Cottage property at 305 Lakeshore Road West. Although the property was in danger of being demolished for use as a driveway, local citizen's and community groups rallied to save the historic house.

A Hole In One For Hunger
Golfers gathered at the Mississauga Playdium on August 12 to play 18 holes of mini-golf and raise funds for the Mississauga Food Bank during their inaugural "A Hole In One For Hunger" golf tournament. The MFB supplies food to more than 12,000 residents in need each month through its network of member agencies. This growing network of food banks, meal programs, shelters, addiction centers and breakfast programs run across the city, feeding the 17% of Mississauga's population who live in poverty. To donate or to learn about the MFB, visit www.themississaugafoodbank.org or call 905-270-5589.

Amadio's Pizza Fall Update
Amadio's Pizza, located at 360 Revus Avenue, will re-open after the summer holidays on August 19. For more information, call 905-891-5500.

Rotary Outdoor Movie Night
The final Rotary Outdoor Movie Night will be held at Memorial Park on Friday, August 27 at 8:15 p.m. Come out and enjoy a blockbuster movie on a big movie screen under the stars! Bring your own lawn chair and blanket. For more information, visit www.rotarymovienights.com.

Grangestock
Be ready to have your world rocked by the sights and sounds of Heritage Mississauga's second annual Grangestock festival! On Saturday, August 28 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., the grounds of the historic Robinson-Adamson House (The Grange)will be transformed into an art and music festival. Come out and listen to the rock and blues of The Jerry Stiff Band, as well as see multimedia artists who will be demonstrating and selling their works in the vendors' village. Don't forget to enjoy an ice-cold brew supplied by Old Credit Brewery, buy a piece of art and stop by for our barbecue. Admission is free, and all proceeds from refreshment sales and silent auction will support the new Research, Education and Resource Centre at Heritage Mississauga. The Grange is located in the heart of 1921 Dundas Street West (one block west of Mississauga Road).

Farmers' Market
Visit an urban village farmers market with a community spirit! The Port Credit Farmers' Market runs each Saturday until the end of September, beginning at 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Walk and cycle to thie market, meet up with family and friends and pick up some fresh vegetables and fruits, while also having the opportunity for mainstreet shopping along Lakeshore Road. The market is located at 200 Lakeshore Road East (in the parking lot between Planet Organic and the LCBO).

Art Classes
Motyka Fine Arts will be holding En Plein Air Classes every Sunday through September at 2 p.m.. The classes will teach artists how to quickly launch into a plein air study using either drawing or painting techniques. The classes will also focus on capturing the different qualities of light, establishing composition and developing individual creative expression. Classes are $35 each ($120 for any 4 sessions). Visit motykafinearts.com for more information.

Cloverleaf Garden Club
The Cloverleaf Garden Club of Mississauga meets at the Mississauga Seniors' Centre (located at 1389 Cawthra Road) on the 3rd Wednesday of every month (except July, August and December) from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to visit this local gardening club, which was established in 1944 and is a proud member of the Ontario Horticultural Association. Cloverleaf is well known in the community for their annual plant sale and their annual garden tour. At the monthly meetings, knowledgeable speakers are brought in to talk on a variety of garden subjects. The feature presentation is followed by a judged flower show and time to socialize over tea, coffee and baked goodies. Come and join the fun, improve and share your knowledge of gardening, and make new friends in the process. Visitor fee is $5, and an annual membership may be purchased for $14 (or $12 for seniors 65 and over). For a complete schedule of meetings, visit www.cloverleafgardenclub.org.

Doors Open Mississauga
Don't miss your chance to peek inside the city's hidden gems on Saturday, September 18 during Doors Open Mississauga, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at locations across the city! This year's event focuses on the city's west end. Participating sites will be located in Port Credit, Clarkson and other villages! Visit www.mississauga.ca/portal/discover/doorsopenmississauga for more information.

Cloverleaf Garden Tour
The Cloverleaf Garden Club will hold its annual walking tour on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at various sites around the village. The tour will visit 20 residential gardens that are south of Lakeshore Rd and east of Hurontario Street. Tickets will go on sale at the beginning of September. Visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/clover or call Maneula Neto at 905-274-8938 for more information.

P.C. 175 Exhibit
Bradley Museum will run its current exhibit, "175 Years of Port Credit History", until December 29. The Museums of Mississauga are celebrating 175 years of history in Port Credit with a display highlighting artifacts from their collection. Items include models of Port Credit from the 1930's and 2008. Also featured will be items from St. Lawrence Starch Works and various items belonging to past residents of Mississauga, including the Maybee, Gray and Naish families. Admission is free. Guided tours are also available every Wednesday through Sunday (until the end of August) and Wednesday/Sunday for the rest of the year from 1 – 5 p.m. ($5.38 for adults, $3.43 for students, $2.05 for children and $13.40 for families plus taxes). Bradley Museum is located at 1620 Orr Road.

CanAfric Theatre will hold African dance classes for all ages every Thursday – Saturday at Prince Edward Montessori School, located at 12 Peter Street South. Come out and join the fun, as you jam to rhythms that will inspire you to move! Hours are 5 – 6 p.m. (children) and 7 – 8 p.m. (adults) on Thursdays, 5 – 6 p.m. (children) and 6 – 7 p.m. (adults), and 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. (children) and 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. (adults) on Saturdays. Children's classes are $12/class or 5 classes for $50. Adult classes are $18/class or 5 classes for $80. To register, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 905-891-9494.

The Chamber Music Society of Mississauga and Orchestras Mississauga are trying to make the world a better place through the Pepsi Refresh – Tales and Tunes for Toonies project. Visitors to the Pepsi Refresh website can vote on projects that develop positive change in local communities. By supporting Tales and Tunes for Toonies, local residents can help CMSM and OM present live professional musical events for elementary students and families at the Living Arts Centre. If the idea gets enough votes, Tales and Tunes for Toonies could get a $10,000 grant to bring the idea to reality. The grant money will be used to pay for the staging, creative lighting design and technical costs of bringing the show to the Hammerson Hall stage. For more information, e-mail Peggy Hills at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.refresheverything.ca/talesandtunesfortoonies.

Port Credit Cycling Tour
In honoir of Port Credit's 175th anniversary, the P.C. Cycling Tour has been designed for anyone with a bike who wants to ride on a self-guided cycling route around Port Credit. The route is approximately 20 kilometres, and takes about 1 1/2 – 2 hours to complete. There is thorough coverage of Port Credit parks, public art, landmarks, heritage spots, neighbourhoods and cycling paths, with forays into adjoining districts to the east, west and north. For a route map, visit www.topca.net/images/TOPCA_Bike_Tour_2010_Map.jpg.

The City of Mississauga that Lions Park be renamed "Harold E. Kennedy Memorial Park", and that the Port Credit Outdoor Pool be renamed "Lions Club of Credit Valley Outdoor Pool". The city is currently reviewing public input for the name change. For more information, contact Ruth Marland at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 905-615-3200, ext. 5827.

J.C. Saddington Salmon Initiative
The Port Credit Salmon and Trout Association (PCSTA) is currently spearheading a local initiative for adaptive reuse of the heritage pumping station buildings at J.C. Saddington Park. The proposed project will allow salmon fry to hatch and imprint locally at the pumping station facility, beginning in the fall of 2011 The buildings are now being evaluated as to potential design and remediation considerations in support of a formal proposal to the City.

A painted mural located near the Port Credit Lighthouse was recently defaced by graffiti artists. This is is only one of a series of similar incidents being reported across the village. If you have any information or tips regarding vandalism of public property, please contact the Port Credit Business Improvement Association at 905-278-7742 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .