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SEPTEMBER 2010
Weekly - Martial Arts Training at Temple Knights Wu Shu Academy. Call 767-1177 for rates and information. www.templeknights.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays - EXERCISE CLASSES for MEN & WOMEN 50+ at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. Call Bobby at 645-8174 for rates and information.
Aug. 28 - Sept. 17 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Eye of the Maker at The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. Susan Higgins (fused glass), Kelly Holinshead (photography) and Catherine O'Mara (painting) explore concepts of landscape. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. 705-645-5501 info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Sept. 4 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Sept. 4 - 6:00pm-Midnight - The Griffin Gastropub Charity Beer Garden, 9 Chancery Lane, Bracebridge. Summer is here. It's time for BBQ & Beer & Patios. The Griffin Gastropub is hosting a massive Charity Beer Garden in he parking lot in front of the pub. Join us each long weekend from 6pm to midnight (Sat. May 22, Sat. July 3, Fri. July 30 & Sat. Sept. 4). We will be featuring a different Craft Brewery with each event as well as local Live Music and Great Food from The Griffin Gastropub. Must be 19 years of age or older to participate. Please bring valid ID. (705) 646-0706 www.thegriffinpub.ca
Sept. 5 - Muskoka Fitness Club presents Muskoka's First Annual "Run for a Way" 1/2 Marathon, 5k and Santa's 1k run. Location: Santa's Village, 1624 Golden Beach Rd., Bracebridge. Start times: 7:00am for 1/2 marathon; 9:00am for 5k and 1k. One hundred percent of the profits of the 'Run for a Way' Half Marathon, 5k and Santa's Elf Run will go directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada. It is the only national charity in Canada dedicated solely to overcoming ovarian cancer. Registration Fees vary depending on date registered and the run that you choose. (705) 646-1848 race@muskokafitness.com www.muskokafitness.com/run%20for%20a%20way%20-%20newsletter%20announcement.pdf
Sept. 11 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Sept. 11 - 1:00pm-7:00pm - Raising the Woof. A Community Concert to benefit the New Ontario SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre. Location: Annie Williams Park, 50 Santa's Village Rd., Bracebridge. Featuring performances by: Jesse LaBelle, Planet Earth, For the Money, Carly Joynt. No admission fee, but donations are welcome. Bring your family and friends to celebrate the new community Animal Centre. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. No alcohol permitted. For more details visit: www.ontariospca.ca. Muskoka Animal Centre Community Campaign.
Sept. 11 - 10:30am - Parkinson's Society Canada SuperWalk for Parkinson's. Starts at Bracebridge Public School, 90 McMurray St. Registration 9:30am; Walk begins at 10:30am. Did you know: over 100,000 Canadian's have Parkinson's disease; It is a chronic, degenerative brain disease that affects every aspect of daily living for those with the disease & their families; help us raise money & awareness so we can find a cure. www.superwalk.com
Sept. 16 - 12:00noon - CN in partnership with Bigwin Island Golf Club, presents the 3rd Annual Invitational Alzheimer Charity Golf Tournament supporting Alzheimer Society. Bigwin Island Golf Club. Luxury coach leaves Toronto 7:30am. Registration 10am-11:30am. Lunch. Shotgun start 12noon. Cocktails 5pm. Dinner 6pm. Prizes 7pm. Laura Berljawsky (416) 847-2976 | lberljawsky@alzheimer.ca www.alzheimer.ca
Sept. 17 - 9:00am - The 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament supporting The Huntsville District Memorial and South Muskoka Hospital Foundations. Brought to you by BMO Assurance, BMO MasterCard and Global Connect. $200.00 registration. Location: Delta Grandview Resort Mark O'Meara Course. For details contact Kelly Vincent at BMO Bank of Montreal 500 Hwy 118 W., Bracebridge. (705) 645-5018 or kelly.vincent@bmo.com.
Sept.17 - 1pm shot gun start; 11am-12:45 check in - The Muskoka Sno-Bombers Inc. 4th Annual Golf Tournament. Gather a team together or come on your own. Chance to win a SNOWMOBILE. Location: South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club, 10 Golf Course Rd., Bracebridge. Help support Muskoka's favourite winter family sport. Money raised from the tournament will be used to help maintain the trails & promote family winter fun in Muskoka, which in turn will help support our local businesses. Cost: $150.00 including tax, includes 18 holes with cart, live auction, prizes & steak dinner. (705) 645-8605 msrs@cogeco.ca
Sept. 17-19 - Bracebridge Agricultural Society Fall Fair & Horse Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. (705) 645-8383. Fri. 5:00pm; Sat. & Sun. 7:00am. Sept. 17 - 19 - Muskoka Yarn Connection's Finger Lakes Tour. Spend a fabulous weekend away this September with Muskoka Yarn Connection www.prismportal.com/muskokayarn. Take a comfortable journey with us as we board a Hammond coach and travel through the Finger Lakes area in upstate New York. Pack your camera and knitting needles, enjoy the picturesque beauty of vineyards dotting the hillside, and lakeside vistas peeking around every corner. Tour Includes: Return motor coach transportation with Hammond Transportation, 2 nights accommodation at the Quality Inn Geneseo, Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival admission, fiber arts workshop, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners and applicable taxes. Quad $465. Triple $495. Double $550. Single $725. Deposit of $250.00 due at time of booking, final payment due on Aug. 6th. All payments must be made to Muskoka Travel Service, Box 569 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T8. TICO 2065423 Call (705) 645-2583 www.muskokatravelservice.com
Sept. 18 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Sept. 19 - 8:30 am - The Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research. Registration 8:30 - 9:30 am. Mass start 10:00 am Sharp. Walk, run, bike, hike, jog, etc. Location: Bracebridge Memorial Park Bandshell. For more information contact Wendy Moses (705) 645-2093. www.terryfoxrun.org
Sept. 25 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Sept. 25 - 1:30pm - The Royal Canadian Legion - 3J's Memorial Golf Tournament at North Granite Ridge Golf Club, 476 South Mary Lake Road in Port Sydney. Includes golf, cart, steak dinner, and prizes. Cost $85.00 per person. Meal only for guests will be $15.00 per person. Contact the Branch at 645-8500, or our Sports Officer Brian Cameron at 645-1016 brian4@cogeco.ca
Sept. 25 & 26 - 10am - 6pm - The 31st Annual Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour. www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com
Sept. 28 - 7:30pm - You are invited to the Bracebridge Horticultural Society's Next General Meeting. Location: 54 Dominion St. (Senior Citizens' Centre). Guest speaker will Jenny MacDonald - Thanksgiving Arrangements. Everyone is welcome. Members and non-members. www.gardenontario.org For more information contact Sandra Hartill 705-646-0082 or email bracebridge@gardenontario.org
Sept. 30 - 7:00pm-9:30pm - All Candidates Meeting. Municipal election candidates forum at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Presented by The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce. 705-645-8400 or 1-877-645-8440 tara@renemcaissetheatre.ca www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
OCTOBER 2010
Weekly - Martial Arts Training at Temple Knights Wu Shu Academy. Call 767-1177 for rates and information. www.templeknights.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays - EXERCISE CLASSES for MEN & WOMEN 50+ at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. Call Bobby at 645-8174 for rates and information.
Oct. 1 - 8:00am - Heart & Stroke Golf for Heart 2nd Annual Muskoka Golf Tournament at Rocky Crest Golf Club. To enter is $150.00 per person (A $30.00 income tax receipt will be issued to every golfer). Entry fee includes: 18 holes of golf, scramble, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, prizes, silent auction & more! Breakfast and check in at 8:00am; Shotgun start at 9:30am. Register Today! Call Tara Whipp 705-687-3179 or email tara.whipp@rbc.com. Contact us now for sponsorship opportunities: Lorraine Maika 705) 689-5280. www.heartandstroke.ca
Oct. 1 - 12:00 noon - The 7th Annual Community Living South Muskoka Golf Tournament at South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club. BBQ lunch, 18 holes, silent auction, and dinner. Help us support the development of our farm, a place where the community is welcome to participate in special events and to provide employment opportunities for developmentally disabled in Muskoka. For further information, please contact Community Living South Muskoka, Christine Jenkins at (705) 645-5494 Ext. 289 or cjenkins@clsm.on.ca. Can't golf? Why not sponsor a hole or donate a prize for the auction.
Oct. 2 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Oct. 2 - Bracebridge B.I.A. Colourfest in downtown Bracebridge, Manitoba St. Fall street sale. www.downtownbracebridge.com (705) 646-5590
Oct. 2 - 8:00pm - Muskoka Concert Association 2010-2011 64th Season - Jamie Parker, Piano. A superb musician "...one of Canada's most in demand artists." www.muskokaconcertassociation.com muskokaconcertassoc@gmail.com or call Sharon at 705-681-0399 All concerts at Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Road, South, Gravenhurst, ON.
Oct. 2 & 3 - 10am - 6pm - The 31st Annual Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour. www.muskokaautumnstudiotour.com
Oct. 3 - 8:00am-2:00pm - Gun Firearms Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds $5.00 admission for men. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 are free. For more information please call (905) 679-8812.
Oct. 6 - 11:00am - The 2nd Annual Habitat for Humanity Muskoka Golf Classic at Delta Rockycrest. Registration and lunch 11am. Shotgun start 12:30pm. $175.00 per golfer or $700 per foursome. All proceeds go directly to local home builds in Muskoka. Includes Green fee, cart, BBQ lunch, gourmet dinner and HST. Make cheques payable to "Delta Muskoka Resorts". Call Ellen Frood at (705) 646-0106 Ext. 6 if you have any questions. www.habitatmuskoka.com.
Oct. 9 - 8:30 am - 1:00 pm - The Bracebridge Farmers Market at Memorial Park on Manitoba St. (beside the Norwood Theatre). Our vendors have a reputation for having both a friendly attitude and quality products. The market is held rain or shine so you can count on the market to be there when you need it. Runs between the May long weekend and Thanksgiving Saturday. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com Contact us: We are always happy to hear from our visitors. Sometimes it is business, sometimes it is friendly feedback, but no matter the reason please feel free to contact us at the following address or quick email link bracebridgefarmersmarket@yahoo.ca. Bracebridge Farmers Market, P.O. Box 353, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7. Market Manager: Margaret Smith (705) 645-9592.
Oct. 15-17 - The 26th Annual Bala Cranberry Festival. www.balacranberryfestival.on.ca Always the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Samuel S. Finlay: A Retrospective. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. A retrospective of the late Samuel Finlay's work. Born in Northern Ireland, he put himself through art school by winning scholarships for his art. In 1911, he arrived in Toronto, Ontario, where he was employed by The Evening Telegram. 705-645-5501 info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Oct. 26 - 7:30pm - You are invited to the Bracebridge Horticultural Society's Next General Meeting. Location: 54 Dominion St. (Senior Citizens' Centre). Photography competition. What's new and interesting in Horticulture from the 2010 OHA meeting in Barrie. Everyone is welcome. Members and non-members. www.gardenontario.org For more information contact Sandra Hartill 705-646-0082 or email bracebridge@gardenontario.org
NOVEMBER 2010
Weekly - Martial Arts Training at Temple Knights Wu Shu Academy. Call 767-1177 for rates and information. www.templeknights.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays - EXERCISE CLASSES for MEN & WOMEN 50+ at the Bracebridge Sportsplex. Call Bobby at 645-8174 for rates and information.
Oct. 23 - Nov. 13 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Samuel S. Finlay: A Retrospective. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. A retrospective of the late Samuel Finlay's work. Born in Northern Ireland, he put himself through art school by winning scholarships for his art. In 1911, he arrived in Toronto, Ontario, where he was employed by The Evening Telegram. 705-645-5501 info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Nov. 15 - 19 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents the 7th Annual Who Art Thou? A Mystery Art Sale at The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. A preview of the sale happens on Wednesday from 10am until 5pm. The preview continues again on Thursday from 10am to 5pm. The sale begins Thursday evening at 7pm until to 9pm and continues on Friday, from 10am to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm. 705-645-5501 info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Nov. 21 - 2:00pm - Muskoka Concert Association 2010-2011 64th Season - A Cappella Chamber Choir Jeanette Steeves, Director. An outstanding choir, back by popular demand! www.muskokaconcertassociation.com muskokaconcertassoc@gmail.com or call Sharon at 705-681-0399 All concerts at Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Road, South, Gravenhurst, ON.
Nov. 23 - 6:30pm - You are invited to the Bracebridge Horticultural Society Potluck Dinner and Annual Meeting. Location: 54 Dominion St. (Senior Citizens' Centre). 7:30pm CD presentation of our 2010 Garden Tour and Bus Trips. Lots of good pointers for choosing and arranging flowers for our summer flower show. Everyone is welcome. Members and non-members. www.gardenontario.org For more information contact Sandra Hartill 705-646-0082 or email bracebridge@gardenontario.org
Nov. 27 & 28 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents 30th Annual Christmas Show & Sale. Ho, ho, ho! This is where Santa would shop if he didn't have the elves. This merry show features thirty-five festive exhibitors selling a variety of hand made work that's perfect for gift giving. Location: Monck Public School, 250 Wellington St. S., Bracebridge. Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 11am-4pm. Admission by donation. Free parking. (705) 645-5501 www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Nov. 27 - Dec. 17 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Deck the Halls at The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. Open Tues. - Sat. 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm 705-645-5501 info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
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