Community Organizations
The Township of Huron-Kinloss is fortunate to be home to many organizations that support our community through events, fundraisers and programming. Community organizations are always looking for additional volunteers, please reach out to their contacts if you see a group or event that interests you!
To update your listing or apply to be included in our Community Organization listing please complete the Community Organization Registry form.
Community Organizations are listed in alphabetical order. If you are interested in learning more about an organization we encourage you to visit their website or social media or connect with their contact person.
Bruce Beach Cottager's Association
Contact: Julie Jeffries, jjeffries1@cogeco.ca
Since 1910; cottagers at Bruce Beach have worked through their Association to protect and preserve the interests and environment of the unique community that is Bruce Beach.
Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
Contact: Aprille Fox, Garden Co-ordinator, gardenmanager@bbfg.org
Location: 62 Park St. Ripley
Mission & Vision: To address the issues of food insecurity, sustainable agriculture, and the issues faced by the small family farm through tourism, education, hands on experience and cultural activity. Visit their Facebook page for updates and workshops!
Hours of operation: Open from June to October between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday (entirely volunteer run at this time).
Dr Bob Fellowship Centre
Contact: mrcharliedd@gmail.com or 226-222-1798
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings held in Lucknow.
HAWK Theatre
Contact: hawktheatrelucknow@gmail.com
The HAWK Theatre Group is a non-profit community theatre group dedicated to showcasing local talent in quality theatre productions. Theatre goers look forward to the annual spring and Christmas productions which are performed in the Lucknow Town Hall. Please call Donald at 519-528-3019 or Maureen at 519-528-3242 for further information.
Huron Bruce Minor Hockey Association
The Huron-Bruce Minor Hockey Association is committed to providing a positive hockey experience in which participants at all levels can develop, learning the technique and skills of the game. Community spirit, commitment, determination and hard work are encouraged. As an organization, we focus on promoting safety and fun, utilizing the values of discipline, team work, sportsmanship, leadership and respect - for our coaches, officials, players, volunteers and respect for the game.
Huron Bruce Parent's Auxiliary
Contact: Cheryl Johnson, hbmhpa@hotmail.com
Huron Fringe Field Naturalists
Contact: Christine Roberts, christineroberts153@gmail.com
The Nature Enthusiasts Club of Huron-Kinloss meets on the 4th Tuesday monthly from September to November and February to June at Pine River United Church. Meetings begin with social time at 7:30 PM, followed by discussions and a guest speaker at 8:00 PM. The club organizes year-round outdoor events, including walks, hikes, bird watches, canoe/kayak cruises, and tours of orchards, gardens, and farms, as well as an annual Bruce Peninsula exploration. The newsletter, Fringe Notes, is circulated electronically three times a year. Membership is $25 per person, free for those under 18.
Home & Community Support Services Grey-Bruce
Contact: Cody Hay, chay@hcssgreybruce.com
Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club
Contact: Bob, bobbylee@hurontel.on.ca or 519-441-7559
The Huron Lakeshore Friendship Club is a local group of adults over the age of 55, who gather at the Point Clark Community Centre and participate in weekly activities. The Club has executive, who have monthly meetings to plan and coordinate events, activities and community events. New members are always welcome! The annual Membership Fee is $10. Executive Meetings are held the last Thursday each month with a potluck lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kincardine Nimrod Club
Contact: Mark Durham, kncsecretary@live.ca
The Kincardine Nimrod Club was established in 1953 as a "Rod & Gun" club and has since evolved into a sporting firearms and archery club. The KNC is a non-profit and member operated club; incorporated in 1985. The Kincardine Nimrod Club exists to provide a safe environment to learn; practice; enjoy and compete in various firearms & archery sports.
Kinloss Kairshea Women's Institute
Contact: Charlene McEwan, cdmcewan@hurontel.on.ca
The Kinloss Kairshea Women's Institute meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Community involvement includes the Roots of Bruce program for children; the fall fairs; catering Lions Dinners and much more.
Lucknow Agricultural Society
Contact: lucknowff@gmail.com
The Lucknow Agricultural Society's main event is the Fall Fair held the third weekend in September. Visit their Facebook page for up to date information
Lucknow & District Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Dionne Smith, lucknowcoc@hurontel.on.ca
The Lucknow & District Chamber of Commerce was established in 1993. The Chamber of Commerce promotes doing business locally by initiating and organizing community events, decorating Lucknow's downtown core for specific occasions and operates the Lucknow Tourism Office. Visit their Facebook page to stay up to date!
Lucknow & District Horticultural Society
Contact: Sharon Nivins, lucknowhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
The Lucknow and District Horticultural Society meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Lucknow Town Hall. Our goal is to beautify the Village of Lucknow; including the gardens at the Sports Complex; Medical Centre; Waterworks Park; and 38 barrels on Campbell St. The membership fees are $5.00. Our many activities include garden tours; annual Flower Show and Tea; and guest speakers.
Lucknow & District Kinettes
Contact: lucknowkinettes@gmail.com
Meetings are usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m with the exception of July and August. The Kinettes support the Cystic Fibrosis charity; as well as being very involved in local community events.
Lucknow & District Kinsmen Club
Contact: lucknowkinsmentreasurer@gmail.com
The Club meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. The major fund raising event for the Kinsmen is Lucknow's Music in the Fields.
Lucknow & District Lions Club
Contact: Andrea Feeley, apfeeley@hotmail.com
The Lucknow and District Lions Club is a community service group of men and women who give back to their community through charitable acts. Dinner meetings are held at the Lucknow Community Centre on the second Monday of every month; except July and August. New members are always welcome.
Lucknow Central Public School, Community Council
Contact: 519-528-3022
Lucknow Central Public School is a small school with a big heart. When you enter our doors, we hope you feel welcome and a part of the Lucknow Lightning family. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
Lucknow Girl Guides
Contact: Mae Raynard, bnraynard@hurontel.on.ca
Guiding is for females over the age of five. In Lucknow we have Sparks; Brownies; Guides and Pathfinders.
Lucknow Lawn Bowling
Contact: Rick Anderson, 226-222-6558
The Club meets Tuesday and Thursday nights during the season; usually mid-May to the end of September; on Hamilton Street. You can try one game for free and then pay as you play or join as a member and be eligible to play in tournaments all over Ontario.
Lucknow Legion Seniors
Contact: Diane Wartnaby, 519-395-4714
This group hosts dinners on the first Wednesday of each month from Sept to Dec and Feb to June. Dinner is at noon at the Royal Canadian Legion in Lucknow.
Lucknow Music in the Fields
Contact: volunteers@musicinthefields.ca
Lucknow's Music in the Fields is looking for community-minded and music-loving individuals to join our volunteer team. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of this festival and their hard-work, time and enthusiasm are truly what make this event an annual success. Every year, we're thankful for the efforts of our 400+ volunteers - we couldn't do this without you!
Lucknow Scribblers
Contact: Donna Hazelden, thelucknowscribblers@gmail.com
The Lucknow Scribblers writers group meets every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Lucknow Library. Named to honor the area's Gaelic roots, this group brings together writers from various backgrounds to discuss their work and provide creative feedback, encouragement, and support. They aim to build a writing community that inspires diverse genres and invite students, aspiring writers, and anyone with a sincere interest in writing to join. The group's mission is to provide a positive environment to encourage and support writers of all levels and genres.
Lucknow Sepoy Ranees
Contact: Ruth Dobrensky, 519-528-2976
Lucknow Chapter of the Red Hat Ladies. We meet monthly to have dinners out; day's away; game nights; plays etc. Any Red Hatters visiting area can call Ruth for details and if they would like to visit with us.
Lucknow Summer Sports
Lucknow Minor Sports is organized, coordinated, and administrated by the Lucknow & District Recreation Department. Early Bird Registration starts in January and runs until mid-March.
Lucknow Minor Baseball teams travel to nearby towns to compete in the Tri-County Minor Softball Association. Other teams in the Association include Wingham, Belgrave, Brussels, Ethel, Benmiller, Seaforth, Londesborough, Zurich, Howick, and Fullarton. Lucknow Minor Soccer teams travel to nearby towns to compete in the Saugeen Mixed and North Huron Soccer Leagues.
Lurgan Beach/Blair's Grove Beach Association
Contact: Shirley Nequest, secretary.lbbga@gmail.com
Please contact Shirley Nequest (LGGBA Secretary/Treasurer) for details concerning the Lurgan Beach/Blair's Grove Beach Association.
Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
Contact: Julie Thompson, pineriverwin@yahoo.ca
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) is a group of volunteers and two part time employees active in finding concrete solutions to improve the watershed one idea at a time. Its vision is: Clean water and a healthy ecosystem within the Pine River Watershed.
Point Clark Beach Association
Contact: John Harper, jharp5515@gmail.com
The objectives of the Point Clark Beach Association are as follows:
To promote and develop social welfare, civic improvement, recreation and other nonprofitable purposes in the public interest and to establish, construct, acquire, manage and operate such facilities as may be required for any such purposes.
Point Clark Boat Club
Contact: Ellen Lowry, elowry@hurontel.on.ca
For information regarding membership and the boat launch at the Point Clark Boat Club Harbour; email Ellen or phone Steve Deschenes (416) 884-5199.
Purple Grove Women's Institute
Contact: Fran Farrell, farhope@hurontel.on.ca
Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month in members' homes or at the Purple Grove Community Centre.
Ripley Agricultural Society
Contact: Joyce Osborne, ripleyfair@hurontel.on.ca
The main event for the Ripley Agricultural Society is its annual Fall Fair; held on the last weekend of September. Festivities begin on Friday night; including the popular midway. Be sure to visit us on Facebook to stay up to date with all the fun!
Ripley & District Christmas Hamper Committee
Contact: John Kelly, ripleylionshampers@gmail.com
The Ripley and District Hamper Committee provides assistance to low-income individuals and families in Ripley and the surrounding area during Christmas. Each recipient receives a grocery gift card for food and additional gift cards for children under 18 living at home. The program is funded by donations from individuals, service groups, churches, and businesses. It is organized by volunteers from various community groups and administered through the Ripley Lions.
Ripley & District Horticultural Society
Contact: Diane Simpson, simpsond@hurontel.on.ca
This Society is formed for persons interested in promoting education of horticultural activities; beautification of home and community gardens. Meetings are held usually on the third Wednesday of the month and are open to the public. Members maintain planters throughout the village; events include a flower show; participation in the Fall Fair; Christmas boughs and baking sale; and the Christmas Pot Luck. We are governed by the Ontario Horticultural Association. Membership is $15 per year.
Ripley & District Junior Horticultural Club "For Our Youth"
Contact: Heather Newman, newman.heather.23@gmail.com
All youth ages 6 - 12 welcome to participate in fun activities at different locations. The Club meets every third Saturday from 10:00am to noon in February; April; May ; June ; July; August; September and October.
Ripley & District Lion's Club
Contact: Rob Miller, rdmiller@hurontel.on.ca
This active club meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.; the location varies. Community involvement has included supporting the revitalization of Lewis Park; the Bruce Botanical Gardens; the CNIB. Events include Canada Day Fireworks Display in Point Clark, Beef BBQ at the Ripley Community Centre in July, Beef on a Bun at the Ripley Fall Fair; Midget LL Hockey Tournament and Ripley Winter Skating Carnival mid February.
Ripley Business Community
Your business can be a part of this enthusiastic group working together to establish an attractive and thriving business community.
Ripley Curling Club
Contact: Pat Van den Hogen, jpvan@hurontel.on.ca
The Club at 99 Huron St. includes a full kitchen and it is available for rent. For information about membership; call Pat van den Hogen at 519-395-3401; or to rent the hall call Mark McBride at 519-395-4377.
Ripley-Huron Community School, School Community Council
Contact: ripleysccfundraiser@gmail.com
The School Community Council (SCC) is an advisory body that makes recommendations to the Principal to further student achievement and well-being and also support ongoing parent engagement between the school and families.
Education is a partnership involving parents, students, teachers, principals, school boards, government, and the community. Your involvement in the council gives you the opportunity to strengthen that partnership, and to be part of a dedicated team working to ensure a high quality of education and an accountable education system for the children of Ontario.
Ripley-Huron Skating Club
Contact: Erin Scott, ripleyhuronskatingclub@gmail.com
We are a not-for-profit organization that is a member of Skate Canada and is governed by a volunteer board of directors. The purpose of the club is to encourage the instruction, practice, enjoyment and advancement of its members in all aspects of skating in accordance with the rules, policies and procedures of Skate Canada
Ripley Reunion Committee
Contact: Matt Farrell, Chair info@ripleyreunion.ca
The Reunion Committee is looking forward to organizing these events and more in 2025 and welcoming everyone back to the Ground We Grew Up On. We can't wait to welcome you back to Ripley for a weekend filled with laughter, friendship and unforgettable memories. See you in 2025!
Ripley Summer Sports Committee
Looking for Ripley Minor Soccer or Ripley Minor Baseball information? Please visit our Ripley Summer Sports page!
Ripley Minor Baseball plays in the WOBA baseball league and offers teams in T-Ball, Rookie, Mosquito, Peewee and Bantam ball. Ripley Minor Soccer hosts Blastball and U6 through U15 soccer teams and play on the Park Street Soccer Fields with some travel to Kincardine.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 307, Lucknow
- Tuesdays, 8 to 11 p.m.
- Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. and 7:30 to 11 p.m.
- Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
- Fridays, 3 p.m. to midnight
- Saturdays, 2 to 8 p.m. (midnight on wing nights)
- Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 440, Ripley Huron
Contact: Martin Phelan, ripleylegion@hurontel.on.ca
Membership is open to the public - you must be 18 years of age or older; be a citizen of Canada, or a Commonwealth or NATO/Wartime Allied Country. Membership is not required for community events * no age restrictions for visiting the Legion, all are welcome!
Our regular meeting night is the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 8 p.m. On the second Saturday of the month, the Legion hosts a wing night. It begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. Wings are take out or eat in. On the third Saturday of every month, the legion hosts a meat draw. Ticket sales begin at 3:30 p.m. and draws start at 4 p.m. There is also a 50/50 draw at the end.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 440, Ripley Ladies Auxiliary
Contact: 519-395-2997
Auxiliary meetings are held the first Thursday evening of every month except July and August. That meeting begins at 8 p.m.
Contact Us
Township of Huron-Kinloss
21 Queen Street
P.O. Box 130
Ripley ON, N0G 2R0
Phone: 519-395-3735
Fax : 519-395-4107
info@huronkinloss.com
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