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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180724T090000
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramble-2/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180717T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180717T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T011042Z
CREATED:20180623T011042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T011042Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-ramble/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180714T121500
DTSTAMP:20180623T005600Z
CREATED:20180617T020642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T005600Z
UID:4737-1531558800-1531570500@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium to Fast\nDuration: 3.0hrs \nDetails:  Meet at William Allman Arena to depart at 9:00 AM. We will walk to Avondale cemetery via St. James Anglican Church and return to the arena by 12:15 PM.\nVisit graves of prominent Stratford citizens from the 19th to the 21st centuries and hear stories of lives as varied as settlers\, modern business innovators and internationally known musicians.\nBring water and snack.\nWear a hat and comfortable walking shoes. \nReply to Hike Leader: Bruce Graham –  brucedgraham@gmail.com  \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-cemetery-walk/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180710T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013751Z
CREATED:20180623T010922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013751Z
UID:4868-1531213200-1531222200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-52/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180703T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180703T113000
DTSTAMP:20180623T013659Z
CREATED:20180623T010711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180623T013659Z
UID:4866-1530608400-1530617400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Ramble
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-51/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180701T203000
DTSTAMP:20180629T111445Z
CREATED:20180320T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180629T111445Z
UID:3357-1530469800-1530477000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Stratford Canada Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Worsley St.\nDeparture Time :  Parade is 7:00 -8:30 pm\nTerrain: Easy\nPace:  Slow to Medium\nDuration: 2 hrs\nDistance:  3 km \nDetails:  SUNDAY JULY 1:  STRATFORD CANADA DAY PARADE\nTerrain: easy\, Pace: leisurely\, Distance: ~3km\, Duration: 2 hrs\nMeet between 6:30 – 6:45 PM along the Worsley St. marshalling area (across the river from Central high school flats). Our float number will be sent by email a couple days before the parade. Walk with the Avon Trail banner from Worsley St. along the parade route through downtown Stratford\, ending at Sobeys on Huron Street (about 3 km.). Wear your best red & white hiking gear! We will hand out Take a Hike Buttons and flyers. Kids and grandkids are welcome to join fun. \nContact: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/stratford-canada-day-parade/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180626T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T222823Z
CREATED:20171123T222823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T222823Z
UID:2493-1530003600-1530012600@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-50/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Aitken":MAILTO:Terence.aitken@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180623T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180623T190000
DTSTAMP:20180519T154237Z
CREATED:20180519T153535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180519T154237Z
UID:4104-1529766000-1529780400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Shirley Gotts Farewell Hike and Social
DESCRIPTION:Avon Trail Members – Shirley Gotts Farewell Hike and Social\nShirley is moving to Calgary. Join us in giving her a good\, hearty Avon Trail send off!!\nWHEN: Saturday\, June 23\, 2018\nSee all the details here.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/shirley-gotts-farewell-hike-and-social/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180621T143000
DTSTAMP:20180320T190814Z
CREATED:20180320T190814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T190814Z
UID:3352-1529569800-1529591400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Health Valley Trail\, St. Jacobs Farmers Market Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games on Ontario St\nDeparture Time is 8:30 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace:  Slow to Medium\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance:  10 km \nDetails:  Departing at 8:30 am from EB Games.  Hike along Conestogo River on Health Valley Trail\, continue by Farmers Market and Outlet Mall and conclude with walk through the middle of a classic working Mennonite mixed farming operation.\nTime at end to shop and/or eat in the attractive St. Jacobs Farmers Market area.\nReturn to Stratford by 2:30 pm.\nBring water\, snack and insect repellent.\nWear comfortable footwear. \nHike Leader: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/health-valley-trail-st-jacobs-farmers-market-hike/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180522T170000
DTSTAMP:20180320T194554Z
CREATED:20180320T184447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T194554Z
UID:3340-1526976000-1527008400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Cedar Boardwalk Hike & Flora Study on Tuesday (Rain Date: Tuesday\, May 29)
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: William Allman Arena\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3 hrs\nDistance:  3.1 km \nDetails:  Depart from William Allman Arena\, 9 am to car pool to Km 51.1 on Road 109. Park on Road 109 north of Line 37. Walk includes the ‘Tunnel of Love’\, cedar bush boardwalk and mature hardwood forest.\nNotes and photo-taking encouraged.\nGuest flora expert Brenda Gallagher of the UTRCA will lead hikers through boardwalk section to study species common to this swampy cedar area\, ie. purple orchid\, marsh marigolds and other varieties.\nPrepare for wet areas and bring insect repellent\, water and snack.\nCoffee time following at Lynn River Store\, 2529 Line 37.\nRAIN DATE: TUESDAY MAY 29 \nHike Leader: Dennis (denrawe@cyg.net) \n 
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/cedar-boardwalk-hike-flora-study-on-tuesday-rain-date-tuesday-may-29/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180512T133000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183649Z
CREATED:20180320T183649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T183649Z
UID:3338-1526115600-1526131800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hickson Rail Trail
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games on Ontario St.\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow to Moderate\nDuration: 2.5 hrs\nDistance:  6 km \nDetails:  Meet at 9 am at EB Games to carpool to the trail head on Loveys St. E.\, in the village of Hickson. Or\, meet at 9:20 am at the trail head in the village of Hickson (GPS ref. 43.2401\,-80.7997).\nA pleasant walk along the newly completed section of the Hickson Rail Trail\, beginning in the village of Hickson and walking two concessions to Oxford Rd. 33\, including the newly opened section of the trail with two new 53-foot bridges.\nFollowing the hike\, optional lunch at Quehl’s\, 33 Woodstock St. S.\, Tavistock.\nReturn to Stratford by 1:30 pm. \nHike leader: Bernard (berngowa@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hickson-rail-trail/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20180320T183227Z
CREATED:20180320T183227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T183227Z
UID:3331-1525510800-1525523400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trillium Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Medium\nDuration: 3.5 hrs\nDistance:  8.7 km \nDetails:  Depart rear Boston Pizza\, Erie Street at 9:00 am to car pool to Line 29 of Perth Oxford Road Km 18.5 of Avon Trail. The trail follows Wildwood Lake through wooded area and exits onto Line 33. Walk a short distance on Line 33\, then enter pasture\, walking through hilly terrain and deciduous forest ending at Perth Oxford Road at Km 27.1 of Avon Trail.\nWear sturdy hiking boots\, carry water and bring snack. \nHike Leader: Jane (jane@rwfoster.ca)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/trillium-walk/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180430
DTSTAMP:20180320T182359Z
CREATED:20180320T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T182359Z
UID:3329-1524873600-1525046399@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Go to Blazes Days
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY APRIL 28/SUNDAY APRIL 29: GO TO BLAZES DAYS\nAll trail monitors and all work volunteers who can assist to get our trail in good shape for the season.\nTrail monitors\, walk your section trimming back overgrowth\, clear winter debris and refresh blazes with white paint where needed. Trail monitors are encouraged to equip themselves with a blazing kit (see “Blaze Kit for Monitors in March Newsletter) or make arrangements with David W (519-273-2971) to borrow one of our Loaner Blaze kits. Other tools (pruners\, clippers etc.) may be borrowed if needed.\nVolunteers are welcome to join with a monitor.\nPlease RSVP Bruce\, trail coordinator\, to be assigned to work with a monitor.\nEmail: (brucedgraham@gmail.com)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/go-to-blazes-days/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180407T150000
DTSTAMP:20180320T193022Z
CREATED:20180320T180653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T193022Z
UID:3322-1523091600-1523113200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:St. Marys Loop Hike
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 9:00 AM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: moderate to fast\nDuration: 6 hrs\nDistance: 14 km \nDetails:  Walk the municipally-signed circuit around one of SW Ontario’s most charming towns.  Includes shady lanes\, historic Grand Trunk rail trestle\, quiet residential area\, notable architecture and busy cafes and boutiques.\nMeet behind Boston Pizza at 9:00 am or meet at 9:20 at Milt Dunnell Field “The Flats”\, access off Water St. North across from O’Leary’s Creamery Pub & Grill\, close to Water Street green bridge.\nWear appropriate foot wear.  Bring water and snack.\nLunch after hike in St. Marys at O’Leary’s Creamery Pub & Grill\, Parkview Dr.\, (across from Milt Dunnell Field entrance). Return to Stratford by 3 pm.\nPlease RSVP your intention to join this hike. \nHike Leader: Jane (jane@rwfoster.ca)
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/st-marys-loop-hike/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180320T203000
DTSTAMP:20180320T174745Z
CREATED:20171123T214955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180320T174745Z
UID:2430-1521572400-1521577800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Stratford Rotary Complex\nCommunity Hall D \nGuest Speaker: Mike Bender \nTopic: “The Trans Canada Trail and The Rouge National Urban Park. ”  Mike is the Chair of Trans Canada Trail – Ontario and the Manager of The Rouge National Urban Park\, Canada’s first National Urban park. \nRefreshments and business meeting to follow
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/members-meeting/
LOCATION:Stratford Rotary Complex\, 353 McCarthy Road\, Stratford\, 353 McCarthy Rd\, Community Hall D\, Stratford\, Ontario
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180220T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T221216Z
CREATED:20171123T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T221216Z
UID:2457-1519117200-1519126200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-32/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Aitken":MAILTO:Terence.aitken@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180211T170000
DTSTAMP:20180206T231050Z
CREATED:20171114T023530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T231050Z
UID:2247-1518363000-1518368400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Snowshoe Hike - Forest Rd. McCarthy Trail
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Meet at the trail head. Driving from Stratford\, cross over the first railway crossing. The trail head is about 200 m east on Forest Rd. past the railway crossing\, km 45.8 on the Trail Guide. \nDeparture Time is 3:30 pm Sharp.  \nTerrain: Moderate \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails:  Snowshoe the Forest Rd./McCarthy Trail – about 2KM there and back.  This lovely trail starts in the forest and emerges into a copse running between two fields\, affording some shelter. Snow drifts may be quite deep.\n(No alternate date: this event is dependant on favourable snow conditions. See website for updates). \nContact – Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/snowshoe-hike-forest-rd-mccarthy-trail/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180206T203000
DTSTAMP:20171123T212841Z
CREATED:20171114T022621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T212841Z
UID:2245-1517943600-1517949000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Social - "Show and Tell"
DESCRIPTION:WHO WE ARE AND SPECIAL MOMENTS – an evening to “Show and Tell”  \nTime: 7:00 PM \nLocation: Kiwanis Centre Lakeside Drive (Location Tentative)\, Stratford. \nDetails:  Club members are invited to come and participate in this “Show & Tell” fun-filled evening.\nBring a special object and tell about it\, Tell a special story\, Perform a musical number\, do a Recitation\, … whatever you’re excited about and want to share. Suggested maximum time: 5 minutes per presentation.\nRefreshments will follow. \nSubmit your proposed item to Dennis at denrawe@cyg.net by Thursday\, Feb. 1.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/winter-social/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Centre\, 111 Lakeside Drive
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180127T160000
DTSTAMP:20171123T032250Z
CREATED:20171123T032250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T032250Z
UID:2373-1517047200-1517068800@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hike Ontario Board Meeting in Oakville
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hike-ontario-board-meeting-oakville/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180121T160000
DTSTAMP:20171123T031746Z
CREATED:20171123T031004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T031746Z
UID:2214-1516541400-1516550400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Winter Snowshoe Hike - Stratford Perth Museum
DESCRIPTION:Note: If weather unfavourable\, hike will be held on January 28 \nPlease read before participating \nMeet Up Location: Meet at museum parking lot\, 4275 Huron Road\, Stratford (½ km west of Stratford on Highway 8\n Time is 1:30 PM  sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace: Slow\nDetails: Snowshoes provided by the Stratford Perth Museum on a donation basis. Hot drink and cookies after hike/snowshoeing . Wear warm clothing appropriate for weather. Washrooms will be open.   RSVP requested.\nContact Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com \nOptional: The Museum is open\, 1 to 4pm.  Cost of Entry: Families $20\, Adult $7\, Seniors & Students $6\, Child $5. Featured exhibits include Railways\, Firefighting\, Agricultural History and other others
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-winter-snowshoe-hike-stratford-perth-museum-alternate-date-january-28/
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180113T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T030619Z
CREATED:20171123T030619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T030619Z
UID:2202-1515837600-1515843000@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Soups On! Stratford
DESCRIPTION:Please read before participating\nMeet Up Location: Rotary Complex\, 353 McCarthy Road under big sign & bus stop at entrance to parking lot off McCarthy Rd\nDeparture Time is 10:00AM Sharp\nTerrain: Moderate\nPace: Moderate\nDetails: : Meet at 10:00 AM  at Rotary Complex to carpool to the West Gore entrance to TJ Dolan Natural Area. 5 Km loop hike . Travel back to Rotary complex to enjoy soup. Entrance donation to Soup’s On event and purchase book of tickets to sample soups. This is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society.\nContact:   RSVP to Jane Foster:jane@rwfoster.ca
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/soups-on-stratford/
CATEGORIES:Moderate Hikes
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180109T113000
DTSTAMP:20171123T220737Z
CREATED:20171123T220737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T220737Z
UID:2447-1515488400-1515497400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-27/
LOCATION:Allman Arena North Parking Lot\, Lakeside Drive\, Stratford
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Terry Aitken":MAILTO:Terence.aitken@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180101T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180101T160000
DTSTAMP:20171123T213624Z
CREATED:20171123T030254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T213624Z
UID:2197-1514813400-1514822400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike - Snowshoe or Walk Around Harrington Pond
DESCRIPTION:Please read before participating \nMeet Up Location: Parking lot behind Boston Pizza\nDeparture Time is 1:30 PM Sharp\nTerrain: Easy\nPace:  Slow\nDetails: Meet at 1:30 behind Boston Pizza to car pool to destination.  Bring your snowshoes or appropriate winter footwear.\nThis is a short loop\, about 1km on level terrain.\nFollowing the hike\, Tim Van de Kemp of the Harrington Mill Restoration Project will give us a guided tour of the restored Harrington Grist Mill\, one of very few remaining in Ontario.\nRefreshments will be served following the hike and tour. \nContact: Bernard – berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/snowshoe-walk-around-harrington-pond/
LOCATION:Rear Parking Lot behind Boston Pizza\, 729 Erie St.\, Stratford\, ON N4Z 1A1
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171226
DTSTAMP:20171123T025507Z
CREATED:20171123T025507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171123T025507Z
UID:2194-1514160000-1514246399@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Trail Closed from St. Marys to Conestogo
DESCRIPTION:In respect to our Landowners and acknowledging we are guests on their property \, we close  the Trail one day a year. Please show your appreciation to our hosts by refraining from walking the trail on this day.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/trail-closed-st-marys-conestogo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171121T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171121T203000
DTSTAMP:20170723T232310Z
CREATED:20170707T002817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170723T232310Z
UID:466-1511290800-1511296200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:AGM for The AVON TRAIL\, \nProgram:  Highlights of the Year in Review \nRefreshments served. \nMembership forms for renewals will be available.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Kiwanis Centre\, 111 Lakeside Drive
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20171107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20171107T113000
DTSTAMP:20171007T172559Z
CREATED:20171007T172559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171007T172559Z
UID:1606-1510045200-1510054200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Rambles
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Allman Arena north parking lot off Lakeside Drive at Morenz Dr\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: varies from easy to strenuous \nPace: Medium – 3 – 4 km per hour \nDetails: Hike is approximately 1.5 hours\, usually on Avon Trail.  Hike location is determined by the hike leader or group.  Coffee time follows. \n Contact: Terry at 519-273-2233
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/tuesday-morning-rambles-17/
CATEGORIES:Easy Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20171021T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20171021T143000
DTSTAMP:20171017T190913Z
CREATED:20170707T002134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171017T190913Z
UID:455-1508576400-1508596200@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Woodlot Hike\, Potluck and Heritage Sawmill Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Please Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: EB Games\, 1067 Ontario St\nDeparture Time is 9:00 am Sharp.  \nTerrain: Easy      \nPace: Medium (3-4 km/hr) to slow (2-3 km/hr) \nDuration: 2 hours \nDetails: Carpool to the Double CC Farm of Roger & Elaine Cook\, 4335 Rd. 110\, RR#1\, Stratford.  Roger will lead a 2 hour hike beside the creek\, along the wind break and through the woodlot to view over 10\,000 trees. Roger is an expert in tree identification and woodlot health and will point out interesting species and features along the walk. Following a potluck lunch in the workshop\, Roger will give us an hour demonstration of the workings of his unique heritage sawmill using trees harvested from his woodlot. \n \nChildren age 7 and older welcome. \n Potluck: whatever you like.\nTea\, coffee\, and water provided. Bring plates\, cup\, cutlery. \nReturn to Stratford by/at 2:30 pm. \nRSVP please by October 19 to Bernard: berngowa@gmail.com \n Contact: berngowa@gmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/woodlot-hike-potluck-and-heritage-sawmill-demonstration/
LOCATION:Mary  Brown’s Chicken\, 1067 Ontario St.\, Ontario St\, Stratford\, ON
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170925
DTSTAMP:20170724T004256Z
CREATED:20170707T001138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T004256Z
UID:445-1505952000-1506297599@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Hike Ontario Summit
DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER 21 – 24 – HIKE ONTARIO SUMMIT in conjunction with Hike Haliburton Festival. \nThe Hike Haliburton Festival attracts 1\,500 people who participate in over 80 guided hikes throughout the beautiful Halliburton Highlands. Hikers of all ages and abilities come from all over Ontario to take in the wonder of the Haliburton Highlands from September 21 to 24. \nThe Hike Ontario annual Summit begins Friday\, September 22 with a Pub Night\, the AGM takes place Saturday September 23 with election officers\, workshops and local hikes offered. \nRegistration opens July: visit www.hikeontario.com. \nAccommodation will be in big demand. \nReserve early by contacting Tom: tomfriesen@hotmail.com
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/hike-ontario-summit/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170827T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170827T190000
DTSTAMP:20170724T035358Z
CREATED:20170707T000408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170724T035358Z
UID:436-1503856800-1503860400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Family Hike in the T. J. Dolan Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Everyone welcome. \nPlease Read before participating. \nMeet Up Location: Perth District Health Unit Parking lot\nDeparture Time is 6:00 pm Sharp.  \nTerrain: Easy \nPace: Leisurely (less than 2 km/hr) \nDetails:    Starting at the West Gore St. entrance of the T. J. Dolan Natural Area\, we explore this gem of meadow and woodlot within Stratford\, which is home to a great variety of birds\, trees\, and wild flowers. There is a Nature Scavenger Hunt activity for the kids during the hike which is tailored to meet the abilities of those who attend and is geared for ages 4 and up.\nRefreshments will be served at the end of walk.\nParking is available across road from T. J. Dolan in the Perth District Health Unit parking lot.\nNo dogs please.  \nNote:  This hike is dependent on good weather; check our website\, www.avontrail.ca for updates or cancellation. \n Contact: Please RSVP Bernard at berngowa@gmail.com to indicate attendance and numbers\, or for more information.
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/family-hike-in-the-t-j-dolan-natural-area/
CATEGORIES:Family Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170821T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170821T153000
DTSTAMP:20170725T153427Z
CREATED:20170725T042950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170725T153427Z
UID:1039-1503322200-1503329400@avontrail.ca
SUMMARY:Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Terry’s
URL:https://avontrail.ca/event/board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Meetings
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