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What’s Happening . . . Selwyn W] A flowering crab apple tree was planted in Selwyn Park by members of this Branch earlier this year. In addition, Selwyn WI donated money to the Parks and Recreation Department of Smith Township for the purchase of four pic» nic tables for the park. Nassagaweya W] This Branch sponsored HOMEFEST 1991 in early November at the Nas- sagaweya Community Centre. The event is held in support of local artisans and has earned the reputation as "a day of good food, great fun, excellent bar- gains and quality craftmanship." Each year, more and more visitors are drawn to Homefest, and from as far away as Toronto and London. Kent Centre Wl Members of th is Branch toured Frank and Theresa Vercouteren’s Pioneer Vil- lage and Aviary near Blenheim, Onâ€" tario. The aviary featured a number of exotic birds, including Chinese geese, whooping swans and Indian runner ducks. Elgin West W1 A workshop held at the Shedden Fire Hall renewed the enthusiasm of several Tweedsmuir History Curators from the Elgin West Women’s Institutes to record their local history. District Curators Edith Auckland of Paynes Mills WI and Yvonne McCallum of Cowal WI were the Convenors. It was agreed that a similar workshop would be held in a year or two. Bruce Centre District WI The proceeds from the let Annual Craft and Hobby Fair in Southampton, sponsored by the Branches in this Disâ€" trict, were distributed to a variety of causes: Women Feed the World Coupon #180; Pennies for Friendship; an electric hospital bed for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital; the FWIO 100th anniversary celebrations; the Red Cross Homemakers; the Bruce County Museum; and, the Branch and District funds. 14 H dc C October, November. December 1991 Picnic Grove W] The Picnic Grove Women’s Institute volunteered many hours serving Sun- day afternoon tea at the Nor’Wester Loyalist Museum in Williamstown. Members of this Branch also assisted with a Loyalist Workshop held at the Museum. The theme of the workshop - "Boys and Girls Come Out to Play" - coincided with a popular exhibit en- titled "Toys and Dolls." Arkell W] Andy Schuyler of Guelph, Ontario, won first prize at the national level in the Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada Past President’s Essay Oomâ€" petition. The Arkell Women’s Institute presented Andy with a $75 cheque for his winning entry on "What Society Should be Doing to Preserve the En- vironment." Kirkton Wl Earlier this year, two Kirkton WI members - Dorothy Switzer and Ruth Shier - were presented their 50 and 60 year pins, respectively, at the Kirkton- Woodham Community Centre. The first two Tweea'sm ut'r History Books compiled by the Nestleton Women's lnstt't ' were recently micro/timed and donated to the Scugog Shores Historical Museu Pictured above is Rika Wygerde (left), President, and Gwen Malcolm (centre), Carat of the Nestleton Branch, presenting the microfilms to Gail Sheridan (right), Curator t't‘ the Scugog Museum. (Photo courtesy aftlte Scugog Citizen.) Ponsonby WI Residents of Eden House Home i Eden Mills were treated to a soda afternoon, courtesy of the Ponsonb Women’s Institute. The "Singin Seniors" from the Elora and Fergus are entertained the residents, who wer later served dessert and presented wit carnatrons. Fenelon Falls WI The Penelon Falls Branch of th Women’s Institute donated a Harlequi. maple tree to the Immanuel Bapti Church in their community. As part 0 the organization's 1991 tree plantin theme, some of the Branch’s twent five members also planted trees on the' own properties. Adolphustown W1 A crimson red maple tree wa planted at the Dorland Ball Park as living monument to this WI Branc President Eileen Lord presented the tr to the Reeve of the Township, who a cepted it on behalf of the Recreatio Committee.