Freeats November Fun Blog
Welcome to the Freeats blog, where we give you just a taste of what is going on in our beautiful little town of Paris this month. With so much going on you don't want to miss a thing!
Babes & Brews Speed Dating!
Friday November 7th, The Paris Beer Company invites all singles between the ages of 28-38 to drop the apps and meet people IRL. This event starts at 7pm sharp and promises to be a blast!
Tickets are $39.95 and include a complimentary beverage & take home gift! Buy your tickets on Eventbrite.com
Business Refresh Workshop
Saturday November 8th, from 1-4pm, Up Yoga + Wellness invite you to attend their 3 hour, interactive Q&A workshop designed to help give you clarity, spark new ideas, and level up your marketing and entrepreneurial mindset. Topics include: Marketing & Advertising, Social Media, Life Work Balance, optional group infrared sauna + cold plunge session!
Tickets are $150.00, space is limited.
Walking & Writing
Sunday November 9th, from 3-5pm the Riverside Bookshelf invites you to join them for a great event! Tanis MacDonald, Alpha Nkuranga and Ken Wilson will be in conversation with James Cairns - author of the critically acclaimed "In Crisis, On Crisis."
There is no requirement to go for a walk but there will be snacks and books for purchase!
Big Cityyy Life Drawing
Calling all artists, on Wednesday November 12th at the Wincey Mills, from 6-9pm, Big Cityyy Life Drawing & Forest & Folk invite you to attend this low-pressure, playful, untutored event including; themed, live models in a costumed setting. Come out and practice your sketching and drawing skills!
Session is $30, pay-as-you-can is also available.
Brant Eats Food Expo
On Thursday November 13th, from 5-9pm, the County of Brant Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their Food & Drink Expo at the Paris Fairgrounds. Tickets are just $50 and is a flat rate for all you can comfortably eat and drink including: food, wine, beer and cider.
See you there! Look for the FREEATS.CA booth and say hi for chances to win even more prizes...
The 13th Annual "No Roads Back" Music Event
The Royal Canadian Paris Legion invites you to join them on Saturday November 15th, from 12noon-10pm, at the branch for a full day of LIVE MUSIC in support of the Canadian Cancer Society's "Wheels of Hope" transportation program.
This incredible cause helps provide transportation for cancer patients to and from their treatments - a lifeline for so many in our community.
There will be 12 different bands taking part - all to benefit people right here in Brant County!
Donations will be accepted at the door or e-transfer to parislegion29@rogers.com
Paris Slow Living Retreat
Up Yoga + Wellness welcome you on Saturday November 15th, from 12:30-5pm for their half day retreat that's designed to help you step into a grounded, and spacious way of living. Retreat includes: gentle yoga, breath work, meditation, deep soothing facial, ending with a relaxing head and neck massage infused with essential oils. Nourishing food and heartfelt connection round out this beautiful afternoon. You will leave rested, recharged and more in touch with your joy. Tickets $199.00
Folk Explosion
Is coming to the Dog-Eared Cafe on Saturday November 8th with Nolan Gibson & Amber Banks and then again on Saturday November 15th with Noah Malcolm & Charissa. Enjoy these live music events from 7-10pm.
Tickets at $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.com
Paint Night Party
Is coming to the Ryal Canadian Legion in Paris on Wednesday November 19th at 6pm! Get ready for a fun and relaxing evening of creativity, hosted by the Social Bee Paint Parties.
Grab your friends and paint away the winter blues while creating a beautiful 11X14 Winter Scene canvas to take home.
Tickets are just $40 and include your fist drink, all the supplies and guided instruction! Get your tickets at TheSocialBeeParties.com or contact Lorraine@TheSocialBeePaintParties.com for more information.
The Story of Ontario Architecture
On Wednesday November 19th, starting at 7pm, at the Paris Library, enjoy speaker Shannon Kyles and this chance to hear her talk about Ontario Architecture. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from the Paris Museum & Historical Society or call 519-442-9295 for more information. Refreshments will be served.
Remembrance Day Celebrations in Paris
Our Paris Remembrance Day Ceremony will be held at the Paris Cenotaph on Grand River Street North on Tuesday November 11th, from 11am to noon.
This is always such a special event and a wonderful time to celebrate all those who have fought for our freedom and all those who continue to do so.
Poppy pins can be purchased at a number of locations around town and Sobeys makes it easy with a Tap & Go table so you can pay with your debit or credit card.
Novemburger
The Library Bar in the Arlington Hotel invites you to help them raise money in the fight against Type #1 Diabetes with their "Book Stack Burger." This towering double beef cheeseburger is stacked high with flavour including: crispy bacon, onion rings, spicy jalapenos, savoury house burger sauce, fresh romaine, sliced tomato, pickled onion, soft toasted brioche bun with fries for just $24! Every Novemburger sold in November will support Breakthrought T1D Canada.
Together We Rise Jamaica
Please join together with Moore-ish Caribbean Cookhouse to help Jamaica following the horrific Category 5 hurricane Melissa.
They are looking for: non-perishable food items, hygiene products, first aide supplies, baby products, school supplies and children's essentials etc... together with Andrea and Linden, Paris residents can make a difference for this beautiful island that means so much to Canadians.
Simply drop off your donation at their restaurant during business hours and together with the organization Jamaican Canadian Association, a reputable organization founded in 1962, they will make sure they get to those in need.
*Please note, they are not able to collect used items at this time.
What's New On The Street
With so much going on we want to make sure we give a shout out to everyone's favorite fine dining establishment Juniper Dining Company for moving into their beautiful new space across the river!
We also want to welcome the new kids on the block Tora Sushi Paris as they moved into Juniper's old location... and the reviews are fantastic on their blend of Korean and Japanese flavors!
2Rivers got an amazing facelift thanks to new managers Calen and Danielle, who also happen to be the owners of Crazy Canuck Smokehouse in Brantford. Live music is still on the menu along with some new BBQ options you don't want to miss, and for all our Ramona fans (and there are a lot of you) she will still be putting in appearances now and then - when she isn't out on the water!
Turning to in the north end of town, we welcome back Scott's Family Restaurant but with a twist! Don't worry they are still serving up classic breakfast specials but for late lunch and dinner they have added their take on Indian Bistro Cuisine, and it is delicious!
And last, out Rest Acres way, Paris just opened another Indian restaurant called Zynnia and it looks beautiful.
So many restaurants, we truly are blessed in our small town to have such a great variety! Cheers to every restaurant owner and chef in Paris who make going out with our friends and family so amazing - thank you!
