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Hamilton Spectator
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Music, acrobatics and local flavour at this year's LaSalle Strawberry Festival
Mark your calendars for the return of the LaSalle Strawberry Festival, set for Thursday, June 5 to Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the Vollmer Recreation Complex, 2121 Laurier Parkway. The four-day celebration promises a packed lineup of entertainment, carnival rides, a hometown parade, dazzling fireworks and plenty of local food—especially fresh strawberries. Organizers are currently finalizing plans for the festival's 37th year, which has grown into LaSalle's signature summer event. 'The LaSalle Strawberry Festival is a celebration of our town's history and community spirit,' said Mayor Crystal Meloche. 'As our longest-running event, it reflects the heart of LaSalle—where families, friends and visitors come to celebrate summer. From exciting entertainment to tasty local strawberries, there's something for everyone.' Local businesses, service clubs and community groups are invited to join the LaSalle Strawberry Festival Parade on Saturday, June 7. The 1.5-km route begins at the Turkey Creek Bridge on Front Road and ends at Sacred Heart Drive. Step-off is at 10 a.m. and parade participation is free. Applications are open until May 30 on the LaSalle Strawberry Festival website. This year's entertainment lineup includes the Canadian performance group Throw 2 Catch, who will bring their high-energy 'Geek Quest' show to the festival grounds. This unique acrobatic performance combines circus-style feats, humour and heart as a quirky team of heroes takes the stage. Audiences can expect synchronized flips, daring stunts and gravity-defying throws in a show designed to entertain all ages. Live music also takes centre stage with a trio of featured headliners. On Thursday evening, Amherstburg country artist Adam Butcher kicks off the music with a performance known for strong vocals and stage charisma. On Friday night, Windsor's Slim Pickerel Band takes the spotlight with their genre-blending style that mixes rock, folk, country, blues and Motown. Saturday's featured act is veteran performer Jody Raffoul, a rock singer-songwriter from Leamington known for his soulful voice and working-class anthems. Raffoul has built a loyal following over three decades and has shared the stage with international acts including Bon Jovi, Joe Cocker and The Guess Who. His music blends classic rock and modern edge with a personal, story-driven touch. Slim Pickerel's four-piece ensemble has deep Essex County roots and a sound shaped by the Great Lakes region. Their music ranges from heartfelt ballads to guitar-driven jams, telling stories grounded in everyday life. Known for high-energy live sets, the band brings a strong local presence to the weekend stage. Adam Butcher is a rising name in country music, also rooted in Essex County. Known for his authentic style and crowd-pleasing performances, Butcher continues to gain attention as he explores new musical horizons. Whether you come for the rides, the music or the food, the 2025 LaSalle Strawberry Festival has something for everyone. Visit the festival website closer to the event date for a full schedule of activities, concerts and family attractions.
South Wales Argus
21-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Chepstow charity ball raises more than £5,000 for Velindre
The Chepstow & District 41 Club hosted the event at the Mounton Brook Lodge in Chepstow, with more than 100 guests attending. The money raised will go to the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, which provides treatment, care, and support to those affected by cancer. Outgoing chairman, Adam Butcher, said: "We were all saddened by the loss of one of our founding members, Russ Currie, last year to prostate cancer, so we got together to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and to the Velindre Hospital that provided treatment and care to Russ." The event included a raffle and auction, which raised nearly £2,000. Organiser, Stuart Dent, said: "The generosity of businesses and everyone involved has been amazing and we have exceeded all our expectations. "A big 'thank you' must go to the team at Mounton Brook Lodge and our main diamond sponsors Inside Out Development and C & I Controls." The Chepstow & District 41 Club is planning to host another charity ball next year on April 25, 2026, in aid of motor neurone disease (MND) and the 4-Ed Charity. The club is looking for local businesses to support the event through sponsorship or by booking a table.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Basin Ventures to Sponsor MoneyShow Masters Symposium in Miami, May 15-17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Miami
Basin Ventures leads in oil and gas investments for accredited investors, boasting strong returns, off-market deals, and a seasoned executive team. Their basin-agnostic approach minimizes risk, while their analytical process ensures selective and lucrative prospects. Co-founders Adam Butcher and Tim Davis will present at the MoneyShow in Miami. DALLAS - May 9, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - Basin Ventures is a market leader in oil and gas investment for the accredited investor. With strong returns, responsiveness to partners, and access to off market deals, Basin provides unmatched opportunities in American energy production. Basin's executive team has over 100 years of combined experience, has acquired more than 10,000 leases, and purchased 25,000 net mineral acres across the United States. Basin's investments in the last two years alone have returned more than 50% annually to investors. Their basin-agnostic approach enhances returns and minimizes risk. Basin calls on a robust network of industry contacts to gain early market insights and access high-quality opportunities. This positions Basin Ventures to deliver exceptional results and remain adaptable in the evolving energy market. Adam Butcher, Co-Founder and President, said: 'After several years of banks and larger private equity firms tightening their purse strings to energy investment, Basin has been able to fill this void, capitalizing on our experience and relationships. We're excited to bring energy investors quality energy projects to which they'd otherwise never have access, cutting out middlemen and providing exceptional return possibilities, along with unparalleled tax benefits.' To identify prospective interests, Basin utilizes a robust analytical process, incorporating geological and engineering expertise with decades of land and legal experience and attention to political market pressures. Basin's ability to perform analysis all over the country allows it to be highly selective with targeted prospects. Basin's dedication and discipline to follow its proven metrics directly benefits Basin's investors. The MoneyShow will be held May 15th, 16th and 17th at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Basin's co-founders, Adam Butcher and Tim Davis will present a variety of keynote and informational presentations. More information is available at For inquiries and more information about Basin's unmatched investment opportunities, please contact: Mike Buquoi Email: [email protected] Phone: (817) 442-6291 Website: View the original release on
