Spring Cleansing Retreat Weekend
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Friday April
30-Sunday May 2, 2010
Location: Near Blue Mountain
Website:
http://www.shelbywortsnd.com/events.htm
Join Sarah Heipel, Certified Personal
trainer & Holistic lifestyle Coach and
Shelby Worts, Naturopathic Doctor, for a
rejuvenating weekend getaway! Energize your
body naturally and unleash your physical
potential! Begin your 7 day Spring Detox
with 2 days in guided and supportive
environment leave with a good understanding
of how your body detoxifies and a plan or
completing the next 5 days of your cleanse.
For more details and registration go to the
website. |
Tree Sale
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Saturday May 1, 2010
Location: Canadian Tire Parking Lot,
Collingwood
Time: 9am – 2pm
Phone: 705-445-5849
There will be a variety of softwood and
hardwood tree seedlings. Trees are bare root
or potted 34 years old. Proceeds donated to
the Bruce Trail Conservancy Fund.
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The Kids Festival |
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Saturday May 1, 2010
Time: 9:30am- 3:00pm
Location: Harry Lumley Bayshore Community
Centre
Contact: Rebecca MacVicor
Phone: 519-376-2030
Hop on over to the Kids festival for
entertainment, games and more. Adult
Admission is $5 ~ kids under 12 are free! A
portion of the proceeds goes to the
Children’s Aid Society Sunshine Fund.
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Be the Change: Documentary & Discussion
Series |
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October 21,
2010 – May 18, 2010
Location: Gayety Theatre, Collingwood
Time: 6:30pm
Phone: 705-444-2012
The Blue Mountain Watershed trust Foundation
and Elephant Thoughts are proud to present
the second annual “Be the Change”:
Documentary & Discussion Series. Books of
all 7 series are pre-sold for $30 and $5 at
the door. |
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Traditional Music Session at the Dam Pub |
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March 10 –
May 26, 2010
Location: Dam Pub, Thornbury
Time: 8-10pm
Phone: 519-599-2110
If you play or love to hear Scottish, Irish,
or Old time music, this is the event for
you! Held on the 2nd and 4th
Wednesday of every month. Join us in the
traditional music circle, play your own tune
at your own speed, join in with others as
they play their tunes. Specials for
musicians. Supporters and music fans. An
affordable and fun evening for everyone. A
REAL PUB EXPERIENCE. Come early for dinner. |
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Springlicious at the Village at Blue
Mountain |
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April 6-May
20, 2010
Location: Village at Blue Mountains
Visit the Village at Blue Mountain to arouse
your senses with our annual spring shop and
savor experience! Menu specials from our
fabulous restaurants ranging from $20-$25
and amazing discounts found in our Village
shops. |
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Armida |
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Saturday May
1, 2010
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Galaxy Cinemas
Phone: 519-371-5222
Enjoy the ultimate stage spectacle with the
Metropolitan Opera House’s version of
Armida. Live in HD on screen. |
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Scenic Cruise
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Saturday May 1, 2010
Location: Owen Sound Harbor
Contact: Order of Good Cheer Member
Phone: 519-376-4081 or 519-376-2946
Tickets: $80
Dinner. Auction & Entertainment Scenic
Cruise aboard the MS Chi-Cheemaun. Host
reception with hors d-oeuvres delight 4-6pm;
live entertainment with the Beckett family,
full course deluxe dinner and 3 hour scenic
cruise to the outer islands of Owen Sound
Bay. Silent Auctions; raffles; prizes and
much more. Tickets sold at OSTC 519-376-6601
or 1-800-265-3163; Tourism Office
519-371-9833; McDonalds Flower Cart
519-376-2946; The Candy Store 519-371-2639.
Boarding in Owen Sound Harbor. |
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GBS Presents: The Cowboy Concert |
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Saturday May 1, 2010
Location: OSCVI Auditorium
Contact: Georgian Bay Symphony
Phone: 519-372-0212
What else could you call this concert? Alvin
Tung may not fit the usual image of cowboy
but he surely understands that world. He
brings virtuoso Guitar piece based on
traditional cowboy songs. By all means, plan
your costume for the night around Billy the
Kid, Dances with Wolves, or Oklahoma. You
will have a follow the sheriff’s order and
remove your 10 gallon hat so the people
behind you can see. You will be welcome
‘pardner’. |
Golden
Town Outreach Food Bank
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Monday May 3, 2010
Location: 34 Trowbridge St W. – back door
Time: 9:30am-11:30am
Contact: Mary Bryant
Email:
marybryant.bryant17@gmail.com
Phone: 519-538-4550
Food bank open for all who need assistance.
Check community listing for delivery
donation hours and other information.
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GBACA’s Inspiration by the Bay |
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May 3-29,
2010
Location: Meaford Hall, Meaford
At the Meaford Hall. “Inspiration by the
Bay” is an exhibit by 29 members of the
Georgian Bay Association for the Creative
Arts, a Collingwood area group. |
Seniors Fair
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Tuesday May
4, 2010
Location: Bayshore Community Centre-Owen
Sound
Phone: 519-376-1560
For the 3rd year, the Seniors
Advocacy and Awareness Network and the
United Way Bruce Grey welcomes you! 4
Dynamic seminars starting at 10:15am, all
day entertainment, 50 exhibitors, a
Carnation and special welcome bag for the
first 300 visitors! Free Admission. |
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Owen Sound Museums Lecture Series- Dorothy
Duncan: History of Food |
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May 4, 2010
Location: Owen Sound Marine & Rail
Phone: 519-371-3333
Email:
museumprograms@owensound.ca
Dorothy Duncan is a Culinary Historian and
will talk about the History of Food through
the decades among other topics |
Smart
Planning = Wise Giving
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Tuesday May
4, 2010
Location: Bear Estate Cranberry Resort
The Collingwood G&M Hospital Foundation
proudly presents Smart Planning = Wise
Giving Malcolm D.Burrows, Manager of
Philanthropic Advisory Services for Scotia
Private Client Group. Mr.Burrows will be
speaking about incorporating Planned Giving
into your Estate Plan. This is a free
luncheon Seminar held at the Bear Estate –
Cranberry Resort. 11:30 Lunch Buffet 12noon
Cash Bar RSVP is required- please call
444-8645. |
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Dinner
& Charity Concert |
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May 5, 2010
Location: Trinity United Church
Phone: 705-445-3901
Singer Brianne Swan performs her fine style
of folk music as she tours the communities
along the Bruce trail as her partner, Jason
Meyers, walks the entire Bruce trail from
Niagara Falls to Tobermory. Purpose of their
tour Is to raise funds for The Multiple
Sclerosis Society of Canada. A delicious
dinner will be served at 6:00pm prior to the
7:30pm concert. Cost of dinner only $14,
Cost of concert only $10. To hear a sample
of Briannes singing check out, her website
at
www.brianneswan.com. For Tickets call
Trinity at.
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Hooray
for Spring Story time |
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May 5, 2010
Location: Meaford Public Library
Time: 10:30 – 11-15am
Contact: Cathie Lee
Phone: 519-538-1060 x 1125
Email:
Cathie@meafordlibrary.on.ca
Website: www.meafordlibrary.on.ca
Children 5 and under welcome.
Pre-registration required. |
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Seventh Founders Lecture |
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Thursday May
6, 2010
Location: Craigleith Ski Club
Phone: 705-445-9718
Georgian Triangle Lifelong Learning
Institute presents acclaimed CTV journalist
Tom Clark as guest speaker at its Seventh
Founders Lecture. Host of CTV’s “Power Play
with Tom Clark” will speak on “The Truth
about Journalism”. Lecture is at 7pm.
Tickets for lecture and reception $15
available at The Crows Nest or
www.gtlli.ca. |
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Cash
on Delivery |
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Thursday May
6, 2010
Location: Marsh St Centre, Clarksburg
Phone: 519-599-6785
A farce by Michael Cooney. Tickets $10 in
advance or $15 at the door. Presented by the
Thornbury Community Centre. |
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Duplicate Bridge |
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May 6, 2010
Location: Christ Church Anglican on Boucher
St Meaford
Contact: Art Docherty
Phone: 519-538-1542
The Meaford Duplicate Bridge Club meets
every Monday & Thursday afternoon at 1pm to
play. Although not an ACBL affiliated club,
we play according to ACBL rules, & just
enjoy playing bridge. All bridge players are
welcome to join us. For more information
contact Art. |
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NIA
Technique |
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May 6, 2010
Time: 10:00am-11:15
Location: Woodford Community Centre
Contact: Laura Mitchell
Phone: 519-270-5624
Email:
lauranimist@gmail.com
Website:
www.niagreybruce.com
Come calm your mind, soothe your spirit and
give your body some fun as you learn an
integrated approach to body-mind wellness
with instructor Laura Mitchell. Using a
diverse blend f Eastern and Western
movements, concepts and philosophies, people
or ALL levels and backgrounds are invited to
enjoy.
6 classes are $72 or drop ins are $14 per
session. |
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MS
Chi-Cheemaun Annual Spring Cruise |
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May 6, 2010
Contact: Owen Sound Transportation Company
Phone: 519-3786-6601 or 1-800-265-3163
Owen Sound to Tobermory departing at noon
arriving back to Owen Sound at 6pm.
Passengers will met in Tobermory by for 1 ½
hour ride back to Owen Sound. Limited
parking, licensed bar and cafeteria service.
Adults $45.75; Children 5-11 $22.50; Buffet
$10.25 per person. MS Chi-Cheemaun
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Into
the Woods |
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May 6 -8,
2010
Location: Roxy Theatre
Contact: Roxy Box Office
Phone: 519-371-2833
St.Mary’s High School presents ‘Into the
Woods’ An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood
thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A Prince
Charming with a roving eye? A Witch… who
raps? They’re all among the cockeyed
characters in James Lapine and Stephen
Sondheim’s fractured musical fairy tale.
Into the Woods, presented by St.Mary’s high
School. When a Baker and his wife learn
they’ve been cursed with childlessness by
the Witch next door, they embark on a quest
for the special objects required to break
the spell. Everyone’s wish is granted at the
end of Act One but the consequences of their
actions return to haunt them in Act Two.
Join us May 6, 7, 8 for a story of fantasy,
magic, and a moving lesson about community
responsibility and the stories we tell our
children.
Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12; under 10
$10. |
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The
Boy in the Striped Pajamas |
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May 6, 2010
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural
Centre
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email:
info@meafordhall.ca
Website:
www.meafordhall.ca
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Set during
World War II, a story seen through the
innocent eyes of Bruno, the eight year old
son of the commandant at a concentration
camp, whose forbidden friendship with a
Jewish boy on the other side of the camp
fence has startling and unexpected
consequences. A timeless story of innocence
lost and humanity found. Running time 94
min, rated PG13
www.boyinthestripedpajamas.com |
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Giant
Garden Plant Sale |
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Friday May
7, 2010
Location: Harrison Park, Owen Sound
Contact: Rosemary
Phone: 519-371-7082
Giant Garden Plant Sale-Georgian Bay Garden
Club. Perennials, annuals, trees and shrubs.
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Whisperin Bill Anderson A Night with A
Legend |
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Saturday May
8, 2010
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural
Centre
Website:
www.billanderson.com
Cost: $45 adults, $40 students/seniors
The legendary Whisperin Bill Anderson brings
his one of a kind show to Meaford Hall! This
award winning country superstar
writer/performer is showcasing both sides of
his undeniable talent in “A Night With A
Legend” a live two hour concert touring
across the US and Canada. It’s full band
show with an acoustical sound and feel…a
warm intimate look at both Bill Anderson,
the songwriter, and Bill Anderson, the song
stylist and consummate performer. Join us
for an evening of classic country music with
one of the true legends of the Grand Ole
Opry. |
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Glass
Fusion Fun |
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May 8-9,
2010
Location: 8106 30/31 Nottawasaga Sdrd
Contact: Mad & Noisy Gallery
Phone: 705-466-5555
In this fusion glass workshop with artist
Eleanor Brownridge you will make a small
plate and a pendant. Learn to cut, stack and
prepare glass for kiln fusing and slumping.
Preregister at the Mad & Noisy Gallery in
Creemore. |
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Student Art Show |
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May 8-June
20, 2010
Location: Dufferin County Museum
A show and sale of original artworks
featuring the very best talent from 8 local
high schools. |
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Pitchin Day |
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May 8, 2010
Contact: Brian Clements
Phone: 519-376-9410
Sponsored by the Sydenham Sportsmen’s
Association, Pitchin Day is a clean up of
our city. We meet at the Visitor Information
Centre at 9am. Hot Dogs and cold drinks will
be available at 11:30am. Visitor Information
Centre 1155 First Ave W. |
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Good
Things Gala |
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May 8, 2010
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre
Contact: Bonnie Finn
Phone: 519-599-2577 ext 26
Email:
admin@bvo.ca
Website:
www.bvo.ca
Celebrate your community and continue to
help us make good things happen! Social: 6pm
Dinner: 7pm Dance 9pm. Let’s Get Together &
DANCE with entertainment by Jamie Williams. |
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Faber
Drive |
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May 10, 2010
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural
Centre
Time: 7pm
Cost: $29.50
Website:
www.myspace.com/faberdrive or
www.thenewcities.com
Faber Drive dance/pop/punk/rock. Hugely
popular Faber Drive makes a stop in Meaford
on their cross-country tour! These Juno
award nominees hail from BC and have toured
with bands such as Hedley, Marianas Trench,
and Simple Plan. With irresistible melodies,
churning rhythms and thought provoking
lyrics Faber Drive does not disappoint!
Opening Faber Drive is electro pop rockers
The New Cities presented by Concert Factory
Inc. |
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Gallery Night at the Movies THE LAST STATION |
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May 10, 2010
Location: Galaxy Cinemas
Contact: Kim
Phone: 519-376-1932
Author Leo Tolstoy struggles with his wife
of fifty years to balance fame and wealth
with his commitment to a life devoid of
material things. Screening Times: 1:30,
4:15, and 7pm |
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Owen
Sound Museum Lectures – Walter & Joan Crowe |
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May 11, 2010
Location: Owen Sound Marine & Rail
Phone: 519-371-3333
Email:
museumprograms@owensound.ca
Joan and Walter will take you on a great
journey via their slide show and tell you
about their experiences in travel. Exact
destination is yet to be announced. |
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Hooray
for Spring Story time |
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May 12, 2010
Location: Meaford Public Library
Contact: Cathie Lee
Phone: 519-538-1060ext 1125
Email:
Cathie@meafordlibrary.com
Website:
www.meafordlibrary.com
Children 5 and under are welcome
Pre-registration is required. |
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Souper
Meal |
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May 12, 2010
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Meaford & St.Vincent Community
Centre
Contact: Barbara Arnelian
Phone: 519-538-4726
Email: parkerholler@msn.com
Community Meal open to all Meafordites by
donation only. |
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Forever Diamond A Tribute to Neil |
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May 14, 2010
Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural
Centre
Time: 8pm
Cost: $28.50
Phone: 1-877-538-0463
Email:
info@meafordhall.ca
A remarkable tribute concert featuring
Canadian singer Will Chalmers with this
amazing tribute to Neil Diamond including
all of Neil’s most famous hit records. Neil
Diamond began a string of hits that started
in the 1960’s and continued for decades
accumulating millions of records sales with
super hits such as Sweet Cherry Wine,
Kentucky Woman, Coming to America, Holly
Holy, Girl You’re a Woman Soon, Cracklin
Rosie, and Beautiful Noise. Forever Diamond
is accompanied by a cast of talented
musicians a show not to be missed! |
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Lunch
at Allen’s |
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May 15, 2010
Location: Marsh St Community Centre
Contact: Pat McGirr
Phone: 519-599-7837
Cost: $55
Featuring Murray McLaughlin, Cindy Church,
Ian Thomas, and Marc Jordan. Limited
Seating.
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Cobble
Rocks Gala |
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May 15, 2010
Time: 7pm
Contact: Kris Rosar
Phone: 519376-1932
Fundraiser to support the Tom Thomson
Gallery’s Exhibitions, Programs and the
Permanent Collection Rock to the classic
sound of Danny Marks Combo; savor fabulous
food and gourmet delicacies; revel in
surprises and our exciting auctions! $100
general/$90 members (tax receipt incl.)
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The
Other Side of Brass |
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May 15, 2010
Location: Roxy Theater
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 519-371-2833
The Otherside of Brass show is composed of 6
very experienced professional musicians with
guest vocalist, Bill Hawkins. The Musical
styles include Bourbon Street Jazz, Henry
Mancini, Herb Alpert, Benny Goodman, The
Beatles, and beyond, including original
compositions be by members of the Otherside
of Brass. The eclectic mix of music, tempos,
dynamics and musical styles provided by the
trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, bass,
drums, and vocalist allows the audience to
sit back and enjoy the high energy flow as
these musicians get the joint jumpin! Adult
$26; Student/Senior $24; |
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International Museum Day |
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May 18, 2010
Contact: Diane Sprung
Phone: 519-371-3333
Visit your local Owen Sound Museums-Billy
Bishop Home and Museum-A National Historic
Site and the Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum
to celebrate International Museum Day! Make
this day you discover your local heritage.
Lots to do and see! $5 Adults, $4 Seniors
and Students, $2 children |
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Women
with Vision, Meaford Meeting |
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May 19, 2010
Location: Varied Venues
Contact: Alice Otrysko, Chrysalis Ranch
Phone: 519-538-0066 or 519-377-0815
Email:
chrysalisranch@hotmail.com
Website:
http://www.bbcanada.com/chrysalisranch
The meetings include networking, lunch and a
guest speaker with a cost of $25 inclusive.
All types of women are welcome whether you
are in business of your own, work for
someone or are retired. |
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Collingwood Spring Blues Series |
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May 20, 2010
Location: Blue Mountain Foundation for the
Arts Centre
Contact: Crow’s Nest
Phone: 705-444-4449
Series continues with a special appearances
by Michael Pickett. Doors open 6:30 music
starts 7pm. Advance tickets $10.00 or by
calling 705-444-4449. $15.00 at the door.
Special pricing for Collingwood Jazz & Blues
Society members. 2010 Society memberships
will be available at the concert |
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Explore Watercolor with Mixed Media |
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May 25-26,
2010
Phone: 705-466-5555
Two-day art workshop with KaiLiis McInnes.
Combine watercolor with acrylic ink, India
ink, colored pencil, Micron pen, gel pens,
saran wrap, heavy plastic etc. Preregister
at Mad & Noisy Gallery |
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MDCC
Board of Directors Meeting |
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Wednesday
May 26, 2010
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Sheila Ross or Jamie Pettit
Phone: 519-538-1640
Email:
info@mdcc.ca
Website:
http://www.mdcc.ca |
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Film-The Reader |
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May 27, 2010
Location: Meaford Hall
Start Time: 4pm
Tickets: $10
Contact: Meaford Hall Box Office
Phone: 877-538-0463
Email:
info@meafordhall.ca
Website:
http://www.meafordhall.ca
Golden Globe & Academy Award winner
featuring Kate Winslet & Ralph Fiennes.
Running time 124 minutes. Rated R for mature
themes. For more information visit
www.thereader-movie.com |
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2010
Collingwood Chamber of Commerce |
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May 28, 2010
Location: Bear Estates, Collingwood
2010 Collingwood Chamber of Commerce
Business Excellence Awards. Collingwood are
now being accepted. Tickets on sale now!
$50.00 per person Social 5:30pm/Dinner
6:30pm Cash Bar/ Silent Auction Call
705-445-0221 ext 6 to book your ticket now!
GOLD SPONSOR OLG slots, AWARD SPONSORS TD
Canada Trust – Small Business Banking Solar
Stream Energy StarDust Cleaning, Beachcomber
Hot Tubs, R&F Construction, Walker
Aggregates Inc., Royal Bank, Prudential On
the Harbour Real Estate Brokerage, Off the
Cuff Marketing Centre For Business and
Economic Development, Gaviller & Company,
LLP CERTIFICATE SPONSOR Amazingly Green,
L.P.MEDIA SPONSORS 95.1 FM The Peak, The
Enterprise Bulletin, Big Screen FX, The
Collingwood Connection. |
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Craft
Sale |
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May 28-29,
2010
Location: Trinity United Church
Contact: Marie Thompson
Phone: 519-371-2688
Email:
bthompson@bmts.com
A very unique group called “The U.F.O.” are
hosting a craft sale with a large variety of
items from wool socks, to quilts, to
preserve & baked goods. |
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Historic Homes & Buildings |
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May 29, 2010
Location: Collingwood, ON
“Tour of Historic Homes and Buildings” Tour
of 6 of Collingwood’s most interesting
Historic Homes. 10-4. Sponsored by the
Collingwood& District Historical Society.
Tickets $15 each available at “The crows
Nest”, Collingwood, “Saunders Office Pro”,
Collingwood and at PharmaSave, Thornbury. |
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Memories of Elvis |
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May 29, 2010
Location: Bayshore Community Centre
Contact: Attack Box Office
Phone: 519-371-7452
Peter Irwin & the Jailhouse Rock Show
Frankie D & the Dreamers. This memorable
show is a fundraiser for the new Regional
Recreation Centre and the Owen Sound
Hospital Foundation. $25 General Admission
$500. Reserved Table of 10. |
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Thornbury’s 28th Annual
Lobsterfest |
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May 29, 2010
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre
Contact: Russell Knott
Phone: 519-599-2690
28th Annual Kinsmen Fundraiser –
Lobsterfest! Tickets will go on sale March
27, 2010 and usually sell out! |
