BOWLS FOR BEDS Collingwood

Sunday, May 1, 2011 
Location: TORONTO SKI CLUB

 CHESTNUT PARK REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BROKERAGE Proudly Presents HOME HORIZONs 2nd Annual Bowls for Beds From 11:30am till 2:30pm A fundraiser with the finest soups from 20 local restaurateurs, served in a colourful array of uniquely painted bowls by local children who have learned about homelessness in school. Tickets $25.00 each includes bowl and soup sampling Purchase tickets @ Chestnut Park Real Estate 705.445.5454 or Home Horizon 705.445.5478 ext400. Proceeds go to Home Horizons Transitionaal Support Program visit www.homehorizon.ca Upcoming Events.

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care Colingwood

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Location: Collingwood Curling Club, 250 Hume Street

 Join in the fun on May 1st and support Hospice Georgian Triangle. There is a hike for every level, including a 1km, 5km & 10km. All hikes start at the Curling Club and registration is at 10am. Hikes start at 11am. The hikes will be followed by lunch and refreshments. e-Pledge forms are available at www.hikeforhospice.com or by calling 705-444-2555. Hospice Palliative Care helps to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying.

Maple Syrup and Wild Leek Festival Singhampton

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Location: Eigensinn Farm

 1-4pm at Eigensinn Farm Celebrate spring with a multi course menu with maple syrup & wild leeks Join Michael Stadtlander of Eigensinn Farm/Haisai with friends Leona Nyman - Azzurra Paul Boehmer - Bohmer Michael Dixon - Commissary Cuisine John Higgins - George Brown College Jamie Kennedy - Gilead Cafe Daisuke Isutzu - Kaiseki Sakura Paul Harber - Ravine Vineyards Kevin McKenna - Globe Bistro/Earth Oyster Boy and crew - Oyster Boy Anthony Rose - Drake Hotel Bryan Steele - Old Prune & Stratford Chefs School Anthony Walsh - Canoe Hiro Yoshida - Hiro Sushi $160 per person A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Chefs Congress and the Grey County Food Bank For tickets call 519.922.3128 

Incendies Meaford

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre

 Incendies Thursday Mar. 3 A special presentation at TIFF, subtitled, follows two siblings as they unravel the mystery of their mother’s life and the family she left behind in Lebanon. “Incendies floored me from the very first scene, he has made a real masterwork”. French and Arabic, subtitled in English
1-877-538-0463

MS Chi-Cheemaun Annual Spring Cruise

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Contact: Owen Sound Transportation Company 519-376-6601 or 1-800-265-3163
12:00 PM    returning at 6:30 pm

Owen Sound to Tobermory departing at noon arriving back to Owen Sound at 6:30 pm. Passengers will be met in Tobermory by bus for the 1 1/2 hr ride back to Owen Sound. Limited parking, licensed bar and cafeteria service.  Adults $49.75 (includes bus); Children 5-11 $25; Buffet $10.25/person;   MS Chi-Cheemaun

The King's Speech - Film

May 5, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall
Phone: 519 538 0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca

Tells the story of the man who became King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. After his brother abdicates, George ('Bertie') reluctantly assumes the throne. Plagued by a dreaded stutter and considered unfit to be king, Bertie engages the help of an unorthodox speech therapist named Lionel Logue. Through a set of unexpected techniques, and as a result of an unlikely friendship, Bertie is able to find his voice and boldly lead the country through war. Stars Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush, Helena Bonham Carter. Rated R for language.

2011 Founders Lecture Collingwood  

Thursday, May 5, 2011
Location: Craigleith Ski Club
contact Selby Boyd at 705-446-0273 or via email at selbyboyd@rogers.com.    

 Thursday, May 5th, Georgian Triangle Lifelong Learning Institute presents guest speaker Paul Heinbecker, former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations. Drawing on more than 30 years of experience, he will speak on the future of Canadian foreign policy “Getting Back in the Game How to Regain Canada’s Place in the World.” Location Craigleith Ski Club, 7p.m. Reception follows. Tickets $15. at The Crows Nest, 239 Hurontario St, Collingwood or by going to website www.gtlli.ca for mailing form.

Quartetto Gelato - Classical Music

May 6, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall
Phone: 529 538 0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca

For more than a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Classical in training – eclectic by design – Quartetto Gelato not only thrills its audiences with its multi-instrument mastery, but also offers the bonus of a brilliant operatic tenor. With a performance repertoire that travels the globe including classical masterworks, operatic arias, the sizzling energy of tangos, gypsy and folk songs. The group’s theatrical stage presence and relaxed humor establishes an intimate rapport with audiences worldwide. . Presented by Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation. www.quartettogelato.ca

Shopping Extravaganza Nottawa

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Location: Nottawa Community Hall

 Come out and join us for our 2nd Annual Spring Shopping Extravaganza!! Lots of great Vendors lined up! May 7th at the Nottawa Community Hall from 8am 4pm. More details to come... contact Tracy at stopshop@live.ca for more information.

Women With Vision Luncheon and Fashion Show

May 8, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 519 538 0463
Email: info@meafordhall.ca
Website: www.meafordhall.ca  

Women with Vision presents a luncheon/fashion show fundraiser for Beautiful Joe Heritage Society.The afternoon will begin with a lunch catered by Christine Collins (cash wine bar) and continue with a fashion show by De Corso's Furbelows, Gaia and Jennie's. Tickets are $40 available for purchase at Meaford Hall (cash or cheque).

Collingwood Colours... CCI Students Paint The Town Collingwood

Sunday, May 8-9, 2011

Location: Georgian Frame Gallery 172 Hurontario Street

 Collingwood Colours CCI Art Students Paint the Town This years theme is "Collingwood Landmarks" Show and sale of 30 plus student original paintings by CCI art students. Pieces are $50 framed with all proceeds going to the CCI Visual Art Department. Plan to join us on Friday May 8 from 5pm 7pm for the opening reception, or Saturday May 9 form 95 for the show and sale.

Celebrate! 

Thursday, May 12-13, 2011

Contact:  519-371-2833
7:30 PM 

Join us for a full evening of music, comedy, drama and pictorial memories celebrating the OSLT's 50 years of theatrical successes and contributions to the community. The closing night performance is topped off with an Afterglow Gala Reception. Celebrate our Past...Embrace our Future. Directed by Pat O'Connor Music by Brenda Dimoff.   Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St. East

Belly Dance Boogie Party

Thursday, May 12, 2011

7:30 PM    finishes 10:30
Contact: Heather 519-372-2505

Learn to belly dance, with video, live performances and mini lessons. No experience necessary. Women only. Complimentary hummus & tabbouleh bar, door prizes. Advance tickets available at McBride's Exotic Imports $12 Advance/$15 at the door  Stone Tree Golf and Fitness Centre

Spring Cleaning Book Sale

Saturday, May 14-15, 2011

Sat 9 am to 5 pm; Sun 2 to 5 pm
Contact: Margaret Hodgins 519-376-6623

Fill the cottage book shelves! Stock up for summer! The Library �Spring Cleaning� Book Sale ~ we are making room for new items in the library and selling our discarded fiction. Two days only! Saturday May 14th , 9-5 & Sunday May 15th, 2-5.  FREE  Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library

Bluewater Car Club - Annual Car Inspection

Saturday, May 14, 2011

9:00 AM    until noon
Contact:  519-376-3690

Come out to Grey Roots and see the vintage cars of the Bluewater Car Club as they are inspected in our Bluewater Garage, a replica of the period 1914 to 1940. Witness automobile history come to life.   Grey Roots Museum, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound

An Evening of a Thousand Laughs

Saturday, May 14, 2011

5:00 PM    Lare Show @ 9:30pm
Contact:  osgreys@bmts.com

An Evening of a Thousand Laughs- Featuring Owen Sound's own Johnny Gardhouse with Special Guest- Chuck Byrn. More info @ www.osgreys.com or www.facebook.com/greyshockey Dinner Show- $50 ; Late Show- $20  Grey Granite Club

Sharron's Big Broadway Show-Cabaret at its best!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

8:00 PM
Contact: Roxy Box Office 519-371-2833

Sharron Matthews has done it all. From performing onstage in some of North America's biggest theatres, to appearing in feature films, she now brings �Sharron�s Big Broadway Show� to The Roxy Theatre stage. Dubbed the �Hottest Ticket in Town!� by the National Post, Sharron tells the story of her adventures taking her from Hamilton, Ontario to sound stages and sets alongside with John Travolta, Tina Fey, Matthew Broderick, Russell Crowe...what a story it is! Boasting a long list of major musical credits, Sharron was named 2009's �Best Cabaret Performer� by NOW Magazine.  Adults $28; Students/Seniors $26;  Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St. East

Get Low Film Meaford

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre

 Get Low Thursday Mar. 17 A movie spun out of equal parts folk tale, fable and reallife legend about the mysterious, 1930s Tennessee hermit who famously threw his own rollicking funeral party... while he was still alive. Rated PG13. 877-538-0463 

Be The Change Film Series Collingwood

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Location: Gayety Theatre, Collingwood 

 The End of the Line is the first major feature documentary film which examines the devastating environmental effects of over fishing due to our global love affair with fish as food. www.elephantthoughts.com

Power Lunch with guest speaker Mayor Cooper Collingwood

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Location: Leisure Time Centre

 The Collingwood Chamber of Commerce next Power Lunch is on Wed May 18th @ 1145am with Guest Speaker Mayor Sandra Cooper. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance from the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce $20.00 for members or $25.00 for nonmembers by calling 705.445.0221 ext 6. The Power Lunch will be held at the Collingwood Leisure Time Centre. Lunch will be catered. A special Thank you to our Sponsor COLLUS.

Collingwood Jazz and Blues Society 2011 Series Collingwood

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Location: Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts

 Curly Bridges The Collingwood Jazz and Blues Society with the support of the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts are proud to again present the Collingwood Blues Series The series will present some of the cream of Canada’s Blues Artists. All concerts are 7 – 9 pm at the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts, 163 Hurontario Street, Collingwood Single Concert $15.00 advance, $20.00 at door Tickets are limited and available at Crow’s Nest, 239 Hurontario St. 705.445.4900 Gabriele Photo, 133 Hurontario St. 705.444.9030 BMFA Centre 163 Hurontario St. 705.445.3430

Tamara Drewe Meaford

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre

 Tamara Drewe Thursday May 19 Once the ugly duckling in the Dorset village of Ewedown, Tamara Drewe returns to sell her late mother's house, now a glamorous journalist with a lifechanging nose job. She meets old flames and new sweethearts and chaos ensues. Tickets are $10.00 or 5 for $40.00 Film starts at 4pm 877-538-0463

May Long Weekend at Blue

May 21, 2011 to May 23, 2011

Location: The Village at Blue Mountain
Contact: Heather Harding
Phone: 705-445-0231 x6205
Email: info@villageatblue.com
Website: www.villageatblue.com  

Set summer in motion in the Village at Blue! Facepainting, scavenger hunts, hiking, shopping and the official kick off to patio season with 13 great restaurants to choose from.

Desboro Lions Club Annual Pork Barbeque

May 21, 2011

Location: Desboro Arena
Contact: Don
Phone: 519-794-2682
Website: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/chatsworthdesboro/

See the website for more information

Collingwood Chamber Awards Collingwood

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Location: Bear Estates 

 Once again it is time for the Annual Collingwood Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. Join us Thursday May 26th at The Bear Estates in Collingwood for a delightful evening with colleagues and friends. The Awards are central to our business community and represent the strength of all aspects of business within our area. During the awards night, our Silent Auction has always been a wonderful success and we are certain it will be again this year. Tickets are only $50.00 each. To purchase your ticket call 705-445-0221 ext 6 Special Thank You to our 2011 Sponsors Platinum Sponsor OLG Award Sponsor TD Canada Trust Bank Georgian College Collingwood Campus Centre for Business R & F Construction Inc. Disaster Kleenup Walker Aggregates Inc. RBC Royal Bank Blue Mountain Go Karts Gaviller & Company LLP. Atkinson Group Insurance Switch Video Sara White Coldwell Banker Trinity Realty Certificate Sponsor Amaizeingly Green Products, L.P. 

Great Northern Medieval Fayre Wasaga

Thursday, May 26-29, 2011

Location: GNE Collingwood Fairgrounds

 Competitive jousting tournaments with armoured Knights, fighting Vikings and medieval Mercenaries, magnificent Birds of Prey show, Merlin the Magician, Medieval Merchants, Saturday Night ~ Kings Royal Feast and more. the whole family will have the tyme of their lives! Visit website for more information.

BurgerTown - Hanover Community Players

May 26, 2011 to May 27, 2011

Location: Hanover Civic Theatre
Contact: Hanover Public Library
Phone: 519-364-1420
Website: www.hanovercommunityplayers.ca  

Shows May 26, 27, June 3, 4 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee shows May 28 and June 5 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets at Han. Pub. Library starting April 26th or at door 1 hr. prior to performance. BurgerTown is a musical comedy story of Danny O’Reilly, a timid fry cook who accidentally invents the hottest new craze in the fast-food world, the Triangle Burger, encountering bad guys, big business and romance along the way.

Luke Doucet and Melissa McClelland Meaford

Saturday, May 28, 2011 - Saturday, May 28, 2011

 Melissa McClelland joins husband, producer and labelmate Luke Doucet on Saturday, May 28th for a show that highlights their chemistry, energy and style as a duo. McClelland’s voice is sheer beauty. Timeless. Seductive. In high heels and vintage dress, McClelland delivers songs about brawlers, bawlers, outlaws and inner desires, rising as the avantgarde mistress of inner pop noire. Featured in the 2010 Lilith Fair band, she is now touring with Sarah McLachlan & Friends. One of Canada’s best guitarists, Luke Doucet recently received a Juno nomination for his fifth album, Steel City Trawler. Described as “a late ‘70s ride to the grocery store in a big, gasguzzling Lincoln Town Car,” the album earned a spot on The Globe and Mail’s Best of 2010 list “whipsmart, wellconceived and crunchy … guitar rock and folkflecked pop with a point.” Independently, they set audiences ablaze. Together, they are an undeniably smoldering duo. www.lukedoucet.com www.melissamcclelland.com 877-538-0463

 Location: Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre

Spring Fling British Car Show & Shine

May 28, 2011

Location: Village at Blue Mountain
Contact: Heather Harding
Phone: 705-445-0231 x6205
Email: info@villageatblue.com
Website: www.villageatblue.com/events  

The Toronto Triumph and MG Club, the largest British car clubs in Canada are coming to Blue! Join the enthusiasts in the Village between 12-3pm for an afternoon of British automobile history and appreciation.

Desboro Lions Club - Annual Dog Walk - fundraiser

May 29, 2011

Location: Desboro Arena
Contact: Bruce
Phone: 519-794-3971
Website: http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/chatsworthdesboro/  

Annual Dog Walk coinciding with the National Purina Dog Walk for Guide Dogs in Canada. All proceeds go to training Guide Dogs, here in Canada. See the website for more information.

Craigleith Heritage Depot 2011 Lecture Series The Blue Mountains

Monday, May 30, 2011

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre

 Craigleith Heritage Depot 2011 Lecture Series Monday, May 30th, 2011 1:00 – 2:00 Dr. John Carter, Museums Advisor, MTC Dispelling the Myth of the Little Red Schoolhouse Location Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury (Corner of Victoria and Alfred Streets) Cost $7 per lecture, $10 per Couple, $2 Youth ticket (18 and Under), $65 Year Pass *Museum members receive 10 discount* Tickets can be purchased at the door or can be prepurchased at the Depot, or at Town Hall in Thornbury For more information contact the Depot at (705) 4442601 or visit www.thebluemountains.ca

2nd Annual Juried Art Show Meaford

Monday, May 30, 2011 - Saturday, July 02, 2011

Location: Meaford Hall Gallery

 2nd Annual Juried Show Meaford Hall May 30 to July 2 This second annual show draws upon the works of artists from Grey,Bruce and Simcoe Counties for exhibition in the beautiful, lightfilled Galleries at historic Meaford Hall. Two categories fine art and photography. Registration forms available by emailing info@meafordhall.ca. www.meafordhall.ca or at Meaford Hall. 877-538-0463

Come Paint With Us Collingwood

Monday, May 30, 2011 - Friday, July 08, 2011

Location: Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting

 Come Paint With Us! Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting is taking reservations for their summer painting courses Six courses with six different instructors start May 30 and end July 8. The Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting Collingwood, 705.446.2044