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Town of Innisfil invite residents to celebrate its 200th birthday, at home!

Residents are invited to break out their baking skills and take part in a cake decorating contest
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NEWS RELEASE
TOWN OF INNISFIL
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The Town of Innisfil and Innisfil ideaLAB & Library are inviting residents to celebrate our community’s 200th birthday in the comfort of their home. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town and Library have numerous offerings to keep the party going:

  • On May 29, 2020 residents are invited to a free virtual concert starring acclaimed artist Michael Gabriel. Starting at 8 p.m., Gabriel will be performing live on Facebook. Residents can rsvp by visiting the ideaLAB & Library’s Facebook event. Learn more about Gabriel by visiting michaelgabrielmusic.com.
     
  • Now until June 26, 2020 residents are invited to break out their baking skills and take part in a cake decorating contest for a chance to win. To enter, simply bake and decorate a birthday cake celebrating Innisfil’s 200th birthday, take a photo and send it to [email protected]. Participants will have a chance to win either a professionally made cake, or an expert baking lesson from Cakes by Beatriz.

“The COVID-19 pandemic, the emergency orders in place, and restrictions on public gatherings may have altered our bicentennial plans but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our community” said Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone for all of us and there will be more Innisfil 200 festivities to follow, including a community celebration when it’s safe to do so.”

The bicentennial is an opportunity to share the vibrant story of Innisfil and the people and the history of life in this small rural town. The Town of Innisfil was officially surveyed in 1820, opening the way for settlers to set up their homes, and begin farming. Some of the first families in Innisfil included the Hewsons, Soules, Warnicas and Perrys. Residents are invited to learn more about our community’s rich history by visiting http://www.ourstoriesinnisfil.ca/

Visit innisfil.ca/i200 for more information about our celebrations as we highlight Innisfil virtually and safely. Come be part of the party and celebrate with us Innisfil!

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