There have been some big changes at the site of the former Welcome produce market, and you are invited to drop in for any of the special events that will introduce you to The Bee Works during the week of July 26.
It was almost two years ago then-Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP Kim Rudd was on the site of the produce market with The Dancing Bee owner and chief executive officer Todd Kalisz to announce a Federal grant to help get his plans kick-started. Located within sight of Highway 401, it is beautifully situated to be something of a hub to the beekeeping community – and build on their record as Canada's number-one supplier of beekeeping equipment.
Now it's time to celebrate how far The Dancing Bee has come with a visit to The Bee Works, 5029 County Rd. 2 north of Port Hope. A week-long grand-opening series of events is planned, with sales, tours, beekeeping demonstrations, barbecue, games and more.
MONDAY
11 a.m. – ribbon cutting
Noon – tours with CEO Todd Kalisz
1 p.m. – Ontario Beekeeping Association Members Day begins (with members getting 20% off in-store equipment purchases)
3 p.m. – Beekeeping and acrylic extractor demo
TUESDAY
It's Customer Appreciation Day. You can preregister for the barbecue (with cupcakes) at noon, enjoy the tours and hang around for Quinte Members Day which begins at 1 p.m. (with members getting 20% off in-store equipment purchases)
3 p.m. – Beekeeping and acrylic extractor demo
WEDNESDAY
It's Local Business Day, with a community sale at the Bee Works Gift Shop
1 p.m. – Durham Region Beekeeping Association Members Day begins (with members getting 20% off in-store equipment purchases)
3 p.m. – Beekeeping and acrylic extractor demo
4 p.m. – Local business networking day begins – bring your business card to enter a raffle
THURSDAY
It's Painting Contest Day. Young artists under the age of 12 can pre-register for the Bee Box Painting Contest.
1 p.m. – Central Ontario Beekeepers Association Members Day begins (with members getting 20% off in-store equipment purchases)
3 p.m. – Beekeeping and acrylic extractor demo
FRIDAY
It's Community Barbecue Day, where you can pre-register for the barbecue (with slushie machine, dunk tank to raise money for Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank and games like corn hole and guess the weight of a honey super – not to mention entertainment)