Local Community Groups

The Municipality recognizes the hard-working local community groups that volunteer and serve in Bayham.  Volunteers are vital to the betterment of the community and the residents.

"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless." - Sherry Anderson

Contact the group directly if you wish to have more information on volunteer opportunities within our  community.

The Bayham Historical Society (BHS) operates the Edison, Vienna & Area Museum, located at 6209 Plank Road, Vienna. The BHS organizes several community events throughout the year. For more information, visit their Facebook Page or contact them by email: bayhamhistoricalsociety@hotmail.com.

The Bayham Beachfest Committee organizes the Beachfest event in Port Burwell each year, on the August Civic Long Weekend, as well as organizing the annual Port Burwell Santa Claus Parade, on the first Saturday in December. For more information about the group or their events, visit their Facebook Page or contact them by email: bbeachfest@gmail.com   

The Port Burwell Historical Society (PBHS) is the organizer and primary sponsor of the annual Port Burwell Canada Day festivities. As well, they are an active partner with the Marine Museum and are leading the refurbishment of the Wheelhouse at the Museum. For more information about this group, visit their Facebook Page or contact by email: pbhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

 

 

The group's members bring beautification to Bayham every year, by maintaining all the cement planters throughout the Municipality and are always welcoming new members to be involved in making this happen.  For more information about their meetings and garden tours in the summer, or to become a member, visit their Facebook Page or contact by email: pbb.horticulturalsociety@gmail.com

The Straffordville Community Committee (SCC) is the organizer of the annual Straffordville Watermelon Fest held on the fourth Saturday in August.  The SCC also operates Cash Bingos at the Straffordville Community Centre along with other community events.  For more information about this group and all their events, visit their Facebook Page or contact by email: rm.gardner.69@gmail.com 

The Straffordville Hall Foundation (SHF) manages the Straffordville Community Centre events and bookings.  The group organizes several events throughout the year, including the annual Straffordville Santa Claus parade, held on the second Saturday in December.  For more information about this group and all their fundraising events, visit their Facebook Page or contact by email: scc@bayham.on.ca 

The Vienna Lions Club is group of dedicated volunteers who provide humanitarian relief to many organizations via fundraising efforts throughout the year.  The Vienna Lions Club owns and operates the Vienna Lions Community Centre, a large two-story hall, located at 26 Fulton Street, Vienna. For more information, visit their Facebook Page or  contact by email:  viennalionsclub1945@gmail.com

A huge thank you to all volunteers, for all that you do to help make our community better! 

If you are a local community group and you are not listed and would like to be, please contact the municipal office at 519-866-5521 or email at bayham@bayham.on.ca 

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