February 2, 2012
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Groundhog Day with Wiarton Willie

February 2, 2012

Location: Bluewater Park
Closest Community: Wiarton
Website: www.wiartonwillie.com

Join us for the BIG EVENT! Gather in Bluewater park in Wairton at 7:30, Wiarton Willie will make his predictions for spring at 8:07am.

February 4, 2012
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NordicFest 2012 at Scenic Caves

February 4, 2012

Location: Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Closest Community: Thornbury/Clarksburg
Website: www.nordicfest.ca

Join hundreds of outdoor enthusiasts, weekend warriors, beginner and expert skiers and snowshoers alike, families and the entire Get Out There Magazine team for a fun – and inexpensive - day on the trails. Test the latest skis and snowshoes from major manufacturers, participate in fun activities like our snowman making contest, enjoy free hot chocolate and apple cider all day in our warm-up chalet and enjoy the spectacular escarpment trails at one of Ontario’s premiere Nordic destinations!

Trail passes at NordicFest are $12 (regularly $18.50) and are available on-site the day of NordicFest.

February 9, 2012
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Birds and Mammals of Kenya

Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:00 PM   

Owen Sound Feild Naturalists presents Marg Gaviller as she takes you on a safari to Samburu National Park and the Masai Mara in Kenya.  $5  Owen Sound Public Library

February 14, 2012
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Seeing Red II

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
8:00 PM   
The Gallery and the Roxy present an evening of scintillating professional burlesque and erotic art on February 14 at the Roxy during an evening like no other in Owen Sound.  $ 50  Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Contact: Virginia Eichhorn (519) 376-1932

February 17, 2012
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Lupercalia

February 17, 2012 to February 18, 2012

Location: various venues
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Email: info@lupercalia.ca
Website: www.lupercalia.ca/

Downtown Owen Sound comes alive during Lupercalia with audiences and artists filling restaurants, cafés, stores, and cultural institutions - a total of 44 musical acts plus visual art in 19 different venues. All-ages, single venue or full-event armbands are available. Visit www.lupercalia.ca/ to plot your route for Lupercalia 2012!

February 18, 2012
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Cobble Beach Resort hosts Georgian Bay Skijor and Dogsled Dash

February 18, 2012 to February 20, 2012

Location: Cobble Beach
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Phone: 888.278.8112
Website: www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-news-events-2/index.cfm?mode=view&eid=1286

The Georgian Bay Skijor and Dogsled Dash will feature both skijor and dogsled races open to all skill levels that range from beginner to the well-seasoned musher. Some of the featured events will be Kid n’Mutt races to the 4 and 6 mile dogsled sprints. Races will take place on groomed trails that run over the picturesque Cobble Beach resort. The resort will be hosting several other activities as part of their winter celebrations.

Family Day Weekend

February 18, 2012 to February 20, 2012

Location: Blue Mountain Village
Closest Community: Blue Mountain
Phone: 705-445-0231 x6820
Email: info@bluemountainvillage.ca
Website: www.bluemountainvillage.ca

Too much to do at Blue over this family day long weekend! In addition to skiing the slopes the Village will be hosting tons of family activities including face paiting, birds of prey show, guided snowshoeing, horse & wagon rides, fire dance show (Sat. 8pm), Fireworks (Sunday 8pm). Also open all winter long is Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, The Plunge!, Crock a Doddle pottery and skating on the Mill Pond (skate rentals available)

Winterama in Hepworth

February 18, 2012

Location: Main Street, Hepworth
Closest Community: Wiarton
Contact: Leigh Grigg
Phone: 519-270-8041
Email: admin@griggsport.com

Collect Pledges for youth in Grey Bruce, and participate in fun outdoor sports at the same time. Skating, Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Snowmobiling! Over the years, over $1.5 million has been raised for "For the Kids" 2012 Schedule of Events is TBA. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs of Tara, Shallow Lake, Owen Sound, Port Elgin & Southampton. Sponsored as well by Suntrail, Source for Adventure.

February 20, 2012
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Cross Country Ski Lessons at Cobble Beach

February 20, 2012

Location: Cobble Beach
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Dan or Joan Mahoney
Phone: 519-842-4652
Email: skiforlife@execulink.com
Website: www.skiforlife.net

GET WINTER ACTIVE IN 2012! Combine the exquisite luxury at Cobble Beach Resort with the exhilarating Georgian Bay snowscape on a Ski For Life cross country ski adventure with Dan & Joan of Ski For Life. Cross Country Ski lesson outing on rolling terrain of 14 kms of groomed trail settings of Cobble Beach Golf Course with all equipment provided and competent, qualified instruction. Suitable for beginners, novices, or intermediate skiers, looking to improve classic technique or get an introduction to skate skiing Providing winter fun, fitness, recreation & a social outing. Lessons begin when Snow conditions are suitable. Cross Country Ski Instruction-All equipment provided. Full day lesson cost $50 . Half Day(10 am till 1.30 pm) $40. This covers instruction & equipment use.Stay at the resort or drive in for the lesson. CANSI qualified instructor, Dan Mahony and wife Joan

February 25, 2012
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Owen Sound’s Reel Festival

February 25, 2012 to February 26, 2012

Location: Roxy Theatre
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Email: kskene@tomthomson.org

6 great films - 2 amazing days

Owen Sound’s Reel Festival presents the best in Canadian, Foreign & Alternative Films to local film buffs every year. Proceeds go back to the Gallery to enhance our arts programming in the region.

February 26, 2012
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Sydenham Bruce Trail Snowshoe Frolic

February 26, 2012

Location: Westside Bowl Parking Lot
Closest Community: Owen Sound
Contact: Cliff Keeling
Phone: 519 376-6519
Website: www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca/index.html

Sunday, February 26, 2012 - Come and Snowshoe at Cliff Keeling’s Loop. Moderate pace/Normal L. of D. 1.5-2 hours

Depart 1:30 pm from Westside Bowl Parking Lot on 10 St. W. west of 9th Ave. W., Owen Sound. Check in with leader Cliff Keeling 519-376-6519

February 27, 2012
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Janie Cooper Wilson discusses her book Echoes in the Hills

February 27, 2012

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Closest Community: Thornbury/Clarksburg
Contact: Craigleith Heritage Depot
Phone: (705) 444-2601
Email: spurdy@thebluemountains.ca

Janie Cooper Wilson discusses her book Echoes in the Hills, My Eighteen-Month Search for John Brown's Legacy.

In October 1859 abolitionist John Brown launched a raid on the arsenal at Harpers Ferry, VA. For 36 hours, Brown and his group of men held the entire South at bay in the attempt to eradicate slavery. Learn the intriguing facts surrounding the incident and the Canadian involvement in Brown’s radical plan.