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As National Kazoo Day approaches on January 28, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the history of the Meaford Scarecrow Kazoo Band and the kazoo itself. The Meaford Scarecrow Kazoo Band is a highlight of the town’s Scarecrow Invasion that runs from mid-September to mid-October. The annual tradition began in 1996 as a Business Improvement Area initiative during the Apple Harvest Craft Show. Spearheaded by George Potopnyk, this major community festival has been recognized as one of Ontario’s Top...

February is Black History month and Meaford Hall will present two performances that will educate, inspire, and have you dancing in the aisles. On Saturday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m., Black Gold, featuring 11 of Canada’s top performers, celebrates the artists who brought us some of the best of Motown, R&B, Disco and Soul to rock'n'roll. With hits from the ‘60s through to the '80s, featuring tunes from The Drifters, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Donna...