Made in Dagenham - Film

June 2, 2011

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

A dramatization of the 1968 strike at Britain’s Ford Dagenham car plant where women walked out due to sexual discrimination. “Old fashioned in the best way, is sure to be a hit with virtually any audience over the age of 30”. Rated R for sexuality and language.

Monster Chicken BBQ

 

Thursday, June 2, 2011
4:30 PM    until 6:30pm
Eat in or Take out! Everyone gets 1/2 chicken. Held tickets to be picked up by May 31 $15  310 10th St. West Central Westside United Church
Contact:  519-376-8319

Jake's Women

Thursday, June 2, 2011 to Saturday, June 4, 2011

7:30 PM  

Novelist Jake faces his marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life. The trouble begins when the specters of Jake's imagination begin showing up without his bidding, arguing with him as he tries to pursue a new romance. This witty take on modern relationships is wildly comedic and often moving.  Adults $23; Students/Seniors $20;  Roxy Theatre, 251 9th St. East

Contact: Roxy Box Office 519-371-2833

BurgerTown - Hanover Community Players

June 3, 2011 to June 4, 2011

Location: Hanover Civic Theatre
Closest Community: Hanover
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, 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.

Markdale Cops for Cancer

June 3, 2011

Location: Sidekick’s Restaurant
Closest Community: Markdale
Contact: John Daly
Phone: 519-986-4643 or 519-986-1608

4:30 – 5km race – race will include a portion of Highway 10 and Lovers Lane. 5:30 p.m. headshave and bbq. Registration packages are available at Sidekicks Restaurant at 155 Toronto Street North. Runners will need to fill our separate registration form than the head shavers.

Public Night Sky Viewing

June 3, 2011

Location: Grey Roots Museum & Archives
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Melissa Ruth
Phone: 519-376-3690
Email: melissa.ruth@greyroots.com
Website: www.greyroots.com

9:00 pm. Join experts from the Bluewater Astronomical Society to view the night sky. Get tips and share their scopes. This is a free event and all are welcome. This event will be postponed if the sky is overcast.

Owen Sound Cops for Cancer

June 4, 2011

Location: Boston Pizza
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Denis Christo
Phone: 519-372-1448

15th Anniversary Event! 10am start - goes till 1pm

Veteran's Appreciation Day and Exhibit Opening

June 4, 2011

Location: Billy Bishop Home and Museum - A National Historic Site
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Diane Sprung
Phone: 519-371-0031
Email: dsprung@owensound.ca
Website: www.billybishop.org

10:50 am: Veteran and Cadet parade from 9th Street and 3rd Avenue West to the Museum. 11 am: Honoring Our Veterans ceremony and "The Lost Boys" exhibit opening.

12 pm: BBQ - veterans eat free, $5 for all others. Meal includes 1 hamburger or 2 hot dogs, chips, veggies and dip, cake and beverage.

Museum opens from 12 to 5 pm in conjunction with Doors Open. Admission is free.

Doors Open

Saturday, June 4, 2011 to Sunday, June 5, 2011

10:00 AM  

From gardens to gables, museums to mansions, Doors Open Owen Sound provides everyone with an opportunity to enjoy the sites of cultural, historical, environmental or architectural significance in and around the City.    Various Owen Sound locations

Contact: Sandra Parks 519-376-4440 ext. 1275

Veteran's Appreciation Day and Exhibit Opening

Saturday, June 4, 2011

11:00 AM    Museum opens at 12 pm.

Veteran & Cadet Parade at 10:50 am from 8th street to Museum. "Lost Boys" Exhibit opening and Veteran Recognition program. Veteran's BBQ - Veterans eat free, all others $5 for 2 hot dogs or 1 hamburger, veggies, chips, cake and drink.  Free Admission to Museum  Billy Bishop Home and Museum - A National Historic Site

Contact: Diane Sprung 519-371-0031

Larry Jensen and the Orchestra

Saturday, June 4, 2011

7:30 PM  

Jensen's musical tastes are eclectic. From original blues tunes to sensitive gentle vocals Larry delivers moving lyrics along with funky fun-loving country-rock originals. An encore performance of the 2008 concert with fabulous arrangements by GBS's own Richard Mascall. $22  Division Street United Church, 997 4th Ave. East Owen Sound

Contact: David Adair 519-372-0212

Safe N Sound Presents OUTSKIRTS

 

Saturday, June 4, 2011
8:00 PM   
Annual Bringing It Home Fund Raiser. Raising money to help the homeless and at risk of being homeless. Age of majority event with dancing, auction, and late lunch. Shuttle service available. Come enjoy the music of OUTSKIRTS with opening by The Sound $15 in advance / $18.00 at the door  Keady Community Centre
Contact: Richard Suchow 519-470-7233

Just Dance 2011: Collingwood School of Dance Inc

info@collingwoodschoolofdance.ca 705-321-0175

Collingwood School of Dance Inc presents its annual year-end performance, Just Dance 2011 on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the Meaford Opera House. Matinee at 2pm, doors open at 1:30. Evening at 6:30pm, doors open at 6:00. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children under 12 and are sold at Collingwood School of Dance Inc beginning March 1, 2011. Reserved seating.

BurgerTown

June 5, 2011

Location: Hanover Civic Theatre
Closest Community: Hanover
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, 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.

In Celebration Of...

June 5, 2011

Location: St. James' Anglican Church
Closest Community: Hanover
Contact: Linda Manchester
Phone: 519-364-9924
Email: lem@wightman.ca

The Saugeen Bach Choir presents in tribute and in memory of Robert Rix. Several small selected pieces will be sung with Elaine Pearce directing. Tickets will be available at the door or from choir members.

Meaford Cops for Cancer

June 5, 2011

Location: Meaford Arena
Closest Community: Meaford
Contact: Tanya Bowins
Phone: 538-5878
Email: jwright@ontario.cancer.ca
Website: www.copsforcancer.ca

Meaford Cops for Cancer

Date: Sunday, June 5th Parade from town hall 12:30pm (all registrants to meet at Municipal office, beside post office ~ then proceed to Arena) Shave off 1 p.m. at Meaford Arena Contact: Tanya Bowins (519) 538-5878 or go to www.copsforcancer.ca

You can shave or donate your hair. All proceeds go to pediatric cancer.

Owen Sound Family Y - Scenic Spring Cycle

June 5, 2011

Location: Wiarton/Keppel District Airport
Closest Community: Wiarton
Website: http://ymcaowensound.on.ca/scenic-spring-cycle/about.cfm

Choose one of three cycling routes starting at the Wiarton Airport (10km, 25km and 50km) depending on your experience and confidence as a cyclist.

All routes will be monitored by a support vehicle and riders will cycle on asphalt roads that have light automobile traffic. Water stations with bulk water will be available en-route, along with two portable washroom stations. Please bring a water bottle for refills and wear your CSA approved cycling helmet. Note: CSA approved cycling helmets are mandatory for youth under 18 years of age. Proceeds go to the Regional Recreation Centre. Coffee is being provided by Wiarton's Tim Hortons. A free lunch BBQ for registered participants is being provided by the generous staff of Caframo, Wiarton. Non-registered participants are able to pay a nominal fee for the BBQ too.

Moreston Sundays - Spring Preview

Sunday, June 5, 2011

1:00 PM    until 4pm

Sundays June 5, 12, 19, step back in time and celebrate our pioneer heritage with a 'sneak peek' of Moreston, our Heritage Village. The Village will open daily for the summer season on June 25th. regular admission rates apply  Grey Roots Museum & Archives, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound

Contact: Lara Javalyn 519-376-3690

Ann Milne School of Dance June Show

Sunday, June 5, 2011

2:00 PM  

"Come join us for our year end dance school show. Performances to include Highland Dance, Ballet, Modern and Hip Hop, the Penetangore Pipe Band, whose accomplishments include NA Champions for 2009. Also Geoff Stevens and the Tara MacKenzie Singers." Donation only - With proceeds to the Ann Milne School of Dance Parents Association  Kelso Beach, Owen Sound

Contact: Ann Milne 519-371-0341

Durham Country Garden Herb Fair

June 11, 2011

Location: 185 George St W. Durham, ON., Old Town Hall Park
Closest Community: Durham
Contact: Sarah Sparks
Phone: 519-221-4194
Email: sparks1850@sympatico.ca
Website: www3.sympatico.ca/sparks1850/HerbFair/

All are Welcome! Many vendors selling rare and unusual plants. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Herbal products, teas, potpourri, soaps, books, pottery, lawn & garden ornaments. Live music and lunch counter with homemade fare!

Keystone 8th Annual Family Fun Festival

June 11, 2011

Location: Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Lindsay Speer
Phone: 519-371-4773
Email: lspeer@brucetelecom.com
Website: www.keystonebrucegrey.org

Keystone 8th Annual Family Fun Festival will be held at Kelso Beach Park in Owen Sound on Saturday June 11th from 11am to 3pm. It is a FREE event. There will be many activities, such as bouncy castles, petting zoo, ponies, mini golf, music, crafts, face painting and much more. There will be pizza available that day to purchase.

Pen Turning Workshop

Saturday, June 11, 2011

With a separate lathe for each participant, the emphasis of this project based one-day workshop will be on safety, fun, and the correct way to use woodturning tools and equipment. Includes take-home project. Pre-registration required. 125  Owen Sound
Contact: Irwin Seidman 519-270-55312

3rd Annual Owen Sound Wings and Wheels

June 12, 2011

Closest Community: Owen Sound
Website: www.os-wingsandwheels.com

Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport, Highway 26. COPA Flight 144 Fly-In, 250 classic cars, heavy trucks, tractors, British classic cars, vendors, food on site, Heritage Museum Aircraft from John Munro Airport, Hamilton flying a restored World War 2 B-25 twin engine bomber for the day, tours available, Canadian Harvards bringing 2 WW2 trainers for rides and tours, Local Flight School offering Cessna C172 sightseeing rides from the site. See on display Bell206 Helicopter, vehicles from the 40's, 50’s, and 60’s, some restored some projects in progress. Fun for the whole family, sponsored by local COPA Flight 144, Owen Sound Rotary Club, all proceeds to 'Send a Kid to Camp' program, and the new Rec Centre, parking $4, public walk-in admission by voluntary donation at gate. See wheels website www.os-wingsandwheels.com, for vendor info. Corporate sponsors The Sun-Times, A&W, Tim Hortons

Fleet-Wood Dancentre

Sunday, June 12, 2011 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Meaford Opera House

Fleet-Wood Dancers present two performances June 12, 2 pm and 7 pm. "Celtic", Pop" and "Classic Rock". Over 100 dancers will take to the stage featuring ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap, hip hop and opening with a fusion of classical ballet and Celtic dance. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by calling Fleet-Wood Dancentre. Join us for our 17th Annual Recital!

Contact: Sharron Fleet
Phone: 705 446-1568
Email: fleetwooddance@gmail.com
Website: http://www.fleetwooddance.net

Shrine Circus

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

4:00 PM  

Our all new 2011 extravaganza featuring acts of Elegant Equestrianism, Aerial Artistry, Acrobatic Achievement, Comedy Galore, Ponderous Performing Pachyderms, and many more. Tickets at: www.shrinecircus.ca or at the Attack Box Office (519) 371-7452 20.00  Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre

Contact: Attack Box Office (519) 371-7452

Wild Wonders at Blue

June 18, 2011 to June 19, 2011

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

Flight shows with Free Flying Birds of Prey by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. Also the Reptile Rob Show featuring animals from around the world! "Edutainment" for the whole family! Plus hiking, scavenger hunts, splash fountain, 40 shops & restaurants in Ontario's favorite pedestrian Village.

3rd Sunday - Make Art

 

Sunday, June 19, 2011
1 - 3 pm
Visit the Gallery Studio for an afternoon of family fun with arts & crafts activities. All are welcome. Free activity.    Tom Thomson Art Gallery

National Aboriginal Day

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

10:00 AM    to 5pm

Preview a display of artwork by Aboriginal Artist, Tim Mohan. He has generously offered two of his paintings to be juried by our visitors; the most popular piece will be donated to Grey Roots. A series of short aboriginal themed films will be shown   Grey Roots Museum & Archives, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound

Contact: Lara Javalyn 519-376-3690

SALSA at Blue Mountain

June 24, 2011 to June 26, 2011

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

The Ontario Salsa Tour returns to Blue Mountain! A FREE family street party celebrating Latin culture will turn the Village into a showcase of Latin life; music, dancing, nightlife & FIREWORKS!

Meaford Ram Rodeo

From Friday, 24 June 2011

To Sunday, 26 June 2011

In support of the Community Family Health Clinics. Tickets $20 Adult, $15 Youth (6-12 yrs.), $5 Kids (5 yrs. & under). SAVE $5 WITH ADVANCED TICKETS & KIDS GET IN FOR FREE!!! Includes food vendors, Friday night beer tent, local entertainment and a Saturday night Country 93 video dance.

Location : Fairgrounds in the Town of Meaford

Contact : Tim Culbert at 519-538-2038

E-mail: fstlaur@rogers.com Website: www.dodgemeafordrodeo.com

Cops for Cancer Run ~ Shallow Lake

June 25, 2011

Location: Mama Browns Diner, Shallow Lake
Closest Community: Owen Sound

There is a 5km, 10km and 15km event. Registration is $20 Each runner receives a T-Shirt, Hat and ticket for a BBQ at the restaurant. Runners will meet at Mama Brown's Diner to pre-register at 9:30 am with the race starting promptly at 10am. The route will have 3 stops, 5, 10 & 15 km.

The local police departments will provide official escorts for runners. Once a participant has been paid their $20 fee a pledge kit will mailed to them. Deadline for registration is Wednesday, June 15th. Each PAID participant will receive a Cops for Cancer T-shirt and Hat plus a FREE ticket for a bbq after the race at Mama Brown's diner. Each participant will be expected to raise pledges that will support the Cops for Cancer program and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Goldie Gray/Fred Alton Memorial Rotary Golf Tournament

June 25, 2011

Location: Markdale Golf and Curling Club
Closest Community: Markdale
Contact: Marion Thompson
Phone: 519-986-4516
Email: dpt.mar@bmts.com
Website: www.clubrunner.ca/markdale

In its 16th year, the Goldie Gray/Fred Alton Memorial Golf Tournament is presented by the Rotary Club of Markdale as a fund raiser in memory of two of their long time members and avid golfers, Dr. Goldie Gray and Fred Alton. Shotgun start is 1 pm, June 25 at the Markdale Golf and Country Club. All golfers are welcome. Great prizes. Great dinner. Green fee is $80.00 (includes cart, dinner and $32.00 tax receipt). Non-golfer dinner is $20.00. Limited to 72 golfers so register early. Call Marion Thompson at 519-986-4516 to register.

Moreston Village Opening

Saturday, June 25, 2011

10:00 AM    to 5pm

Step back in time and celebrate our pioneer heritage by taking a guided tour through the Log Cabin, Log House, Farm House, Blacksmith Shop, Schoolhouse, Band Stand and Bluewater Garage. See the pioneer demonstrations, live music and horse-drawn wagon rides.   Grey Roots Museum & Archives, 102599 Grey Rd. 18 south of Owen Sound

Contact: Lara Javalyn 519-376-3690

Georgian Bay Garden Club Garden Tour

Sunday, June 26, 2011

12:00 PM    6:00pm

A Tour of Private Gardens in Owen Sound including refreshments served at the Bayshore Garden. $15  Various locations in and around the City Owen Sound

Contact: Ann Millard 519-370-0871

Craigleith Heritage Depot 2011 Lecture Series

June 27, 2011

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Closest Community: Thornbury/Clarksburg
Contact: Suzanne Purdy
Phone: 705-444-2601
Email: spurdy@thebluemountains.ca
Website: www.thebluemountains.ca

The Craigleith Heritage Depot presents: Frank Dabbs, Petroleum Historian, "From Craigleith to Fort McMurray to Colorado: The Commercialization of Unconventional oil in Canada".

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 pre-purchased at the Depot, or at Town Hall in Thornbury

For more information contact the Depot at (705) 444-2601 or visit www.thebluemountains.ca

Dames in Frames

Monday, June 27, 2011

12:00 PM  

Some of the Gallery's Grande Dames (a women of style and highly respected) were asked to choose a female artist whose work they enjoy. Join us for a series of informal discussions as our guests present some of their favorite female artists and their work.   Tom Thomson Art Gallery