Port Credit, some spring happenings.

If you are feeling bored, alone or looking for something to do, then you’re probably not living in Port Credit or Mississauga for that matter. 

Someone once asked, “If I was single, looking for a partner, what would you suggest?”  For me, the answer is really quite simple, volunteer and if you live in Port Credit, the choice is yours.   When I relocated to Mississauga in 2003, that’s what I did and the rest, as they say, is history.

 Thankfully, it’s May and the blossoms are out.  Soon it will be Mother’s Day and if you live anywhere south of City Centre, chances are, you’ll run (there’s that pun again) into the thousands of participants for the Mississauga Marathon, May 9^th & 10th.  Now 5 years young, this event has become one of the fastest growing events in North America.  Probably lots of volunteer positions available and even if there isn’t, venture out onto the race route and cheer on the runners.  If you feel that is a rather lame thing to do, I dare you to try it for awhile.  Count how many acknowledge your presence and even say thank you.  For those who dare to take on the challenge, a little encouragement goes a very long way.  Check the website for the race route, especially if you plan to travel that day and/or the volunteer opportunities. www.mississaugamarathon.com.

 Technically, not Port Credit but it’s nice to support our neighbours.  Carassauga, Mississauga’s Festival of Cultures, May 22^nd, 23^rd & 24^th.   Over 40 countries featured throughout the many cultural facilities in Mississauga.  When you purchase your $10 Carassauga Passport, Mississauga Transit is free.   A cultural pub crawl of sorts.  Their website:  www.carassauga.com.

 Sunday, May 24^th, there is Canoe the Credit.  Not familiar with this event but wow, paddling in the Credit, enjoying nature and supporting the Conservation Youth Corp, what a wonderful way to spend a Sunday, don’t you think?  Something about a Landing Party at the Mississauga Canoe Club.  Best check the website for details, www.creditvalleyca.ca/foundation/canoethecredit.

Sunday, May 24^th is a very busy day here in Port Credit.  “Bike for Betty” sets out from Memorial Park and runs along the Lakeshore Trail.  This has become a major event in honour of Trillium’s Betty Wallace Women’s Health Centre.  Plenty of areas to participate in.  www.bike4betty.com.

One of my favourites, “Paint the Town Red”, Port Credit’s Canada Day celebration is hosting a Pool Tournament Fundraiser, at The Crooked Cue on Sunday May 24^th.  If you have never dined there, The Cue has great food.  www.portcredit.com has the lowdown on this event.

Another of Mississauga’s jewels and a personal favourite is Streetsville where the annual Bread and Honey Festival is held the first weekend in June, 5^th, 6^th & 7^th.   At the time of this blog, the website wasn’t working but here is the link just the same, www.breadandhoney.com.

 Jumping ahead to Father’s Day weekend, yep June 19^th-21^st, it’s the Mississauga Waterfront Festival.  Sam Roberts, Bruce Cockburn, 54-40, for the big kids and for the little ones, The Backyardigans, tribute to Hannah Montana and the Great Canadian Dad Contest.  This event has far too much to list here, follow the link to their website, www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com.

I could go on for quite awhile but I’ll wrap this up with the Canada Day Celebrations.  Of course, Port Credit’s Paint the Town Red is my favourite and it just so happens that yours truly is very proud to be your host in Memorial Park.  Fireworks in Port Credit, Streetsville and City Centre.  No matter where you are in Mississauga, we have you covered. 

Port Credit www.paintthetownred.ca,  City Centre www.mississauga.ca,  Streetsville www.thevillageofstreetsville.com

            The city of Mississauga and its communities are filled with vibrant, active people.  Why not venture out share a smile and maybe just maybe, you’ll make a new friend.