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PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrating 150 years of community in Inwood

June 26, 2023

It was a time to look back and celebrate with friends and neighbours in Inwood this weekend at the 150th anniversary event.

The beginning of the celebration Friday started out a bit wet with the slow pitch tournament getting started in the rain. By Saturday, the sun came out and so did the people. Children packed the Inwood Library to have their face painted, have a picture taken in front of a green screen so their picture could be inserted into an historic photo or to decorate their bike for the parade at the opening ceremonies.

Dignitaries wished the community a happy anniversary and the games went on as people took in the historic displays and the car show.

Sunday, a live auction raised $6,300 to help pay for the event. An Edmonton Oiler’s Wayne Gretzky sweater went for over $600.

During the Sunday morning church service, one of the organizers of the event, Donna Oriet was recognized as Brooke-Alvinston’s Senior of the Year.

And Sunday evening, the community gathered again at the Brooke-Telecom garage for a roast beef dinner and all the fix’ns.

As the rain fell, the runner tried to round first in the Inwood two pitch tournament Friday night. It’s part of the community’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
Connor Cumming catches the pop fly in Friday’s game
Lauren Wade, 7, had her face painted at the Inwood Library.
Librarian Emily Robinson places pictures of Danika and Zander Deschanes mad in front of a green screen in an old photo of Inwood. The photo was then printed off to take home.
Deputy Mayor Frank Nemcek gives greetings during the opening ceremony.
Lambton County Warden Kevin Marriott brings greetings.
Former Brooke-Alvinston Mayor Don McGugan speaks at the opening ceremonies Saturday.
Thirty two children were part of a bike parade around the ball diamond Saturday.
Saturday, about 32 children were part of a bike parade
Some life-long residents of Inwood, including Bertha-Rose Parks, Wayne Deans, Donna Oriett and Ray Lloyd, cut the ribbon to officially begin the event.
The history of the Inwood fire department was on display
Ray Lloyd and Sarnia Lambton MPP Bob Bailey look at some of the memorabilia at the Inwood 150 event.
Baseball has been a big part of Inwood’s history. This uniform is circa 1950.
Yard sticks used to be a popular way to get a business’ message out. All of the businesses had offices in Inwood.
Cars filled a field off the main street of Inwood for the car show Saturday.
Cars filled a field off the main street of Inwood for the car show Saturday. Ron Marriott brought his 71 Hornet SC360 – one of only a handful of cars left in the province.
Children enjoyed old fashioned games at the Inwood 150th event Sunday.
Sparky the Fire Safety Dog was a big hit at the Inwood 150 event Sunday.
Inside Out entertained Sunday afternoon at the Inwood 150 celebration.
Auctioneer Dave McCormick works the crowd in Inwood. About $6,300 was raised including over $600 for a signed Wayne Gretzky jersey. The money was being used to offset the cost of the 150th Anniversary celebration
Youngsters get a ride on Thomas The Train in Inwood.
Dozens of cars filled a field off the main street for a car show Saturday
There were old time games, including the sack races, at the Inwood 150 event Sunday.
Donna Oriet was surprised to be named Brooke-Alvinston’s Senior of the Year during Inwood’s 150th Anniversary celebration Sunday

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