Mar. 13 - 8:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre presents The Fab Four: A Beatles Tribute Show.  Location: 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  Adults $27.00; Seniors/Students $25.00.  Call 705-645-8400 or 1-877-645-8440 or visit www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

Mar. 17 - Muskoka Technology Achievement Awards.  Presented at Deerhurst Resort, Huntsville.  Special Guest Mayor Brenda Halloran -  City of Waterloo; Winner of the 2007 Intelligent Community of the Year.  Musical Performance by The Huntsville High School Song Project.   6pm-7pm Cocktail Hour; 7-8pm Dinner; 8-9pm Award Presentations.  705-646-9044 www.futureofmuskoka.ca  Tickets $30.00 each.

Mar. 18 - 9:00am- Job Skills Training for Youth - Sales and Merchandising. Employment Learning Foundations (E.L.F.) Program for Youth. The E.L.F. Program is a community sponsored employment training program designed to give youth the hands-on skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Sponsored by Santa's Village and Muskoka Futures. Location: Gravenhurst Youth Centre Registration: employment@santasvillage.ca 705-645-2512 Ext. 231. Cost $10.00. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. REGISTER EARLY! This seminar is best suited for youth aged 13-15 who will be entering the workforce for the first time. www.santasvillage.ca/employment.php.

Mar. 18 - 1:00pm- Job Skills Training for Youth - First Job Orientation. Employment Learning Foundations (E.L.F.) Program for Youth. The E.L.F. Program is a community sponsored employment training program designed to give youth the hands-on skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Sponsored by Santa's Village and Muskoka Futures. Location: Gravenhurst Youth Centre. Registration: employment@santasvillage.ca 705-645-2512 Ext. 231. Cost $10.00. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. REGISTER EARLY! This seminar is best suited for youth aged 13-15 who will be entering the workforce for the first time. www.santasvillage.ca/employment.php.

Mar. 19 - 9:00am- Job Skills Training for Youth - Customer Service 101. Employment Learning Foundations (E.L.F.) Program for Youth. The E.L.F. Program is a community sponsored employment training program designed to give youth the hands-on skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Sponsored by Santa's Village and Muskoka Futures. Location: Santa's Village. Registration: employment@santasvillage.ca 705-645-2512 Ext. 231. Cost $10.00. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. REGISTER EARLY! This seminar is best suited for youth aged 13-15 who will be entering the workforce for the first time. www.santasvillage.ca/employment.php.

Mar. 19 - 1:00pm- Job Skills Training for Youth - Basics of Cash Handling. Employment Learning Foundations (E.L.F.) Program for Youth. The E.L.F. Program is a community sponsored employment training program designed to give youth the hands-on skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Sponsored by Santa's Village and Muskoka Futures. Location: Santa's Village, Bracebridge Registration: employment@santasvillage.ca 705-645-2512 Ext. 231. Cost $10.00. Sessions are limited to 20 participants. REGISTER EARLY! This seminar is best suited for youth aged 13-15 who will be entering the workforce for the first time. www.santasvillage.ca/employment.php.

Mar. 21 - 2:00pm - The 2nd Annual Trek for Tourette. The weather's unpredictable. Tourette Syndrome is too! Snow, rain, sunshine or sleet: What weather will you trek in this year to show your support?  Location: Bracebridge Memorial Park.  All trekkers must register online to participate. $25.00 minimum in pledges to receive toque and pin. Event tee shirt for trekkers who raise $75.00 or more. Prize for top fundraiser at each location and one for top Canadian fundraiser. Proceeds will power the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada's mission of hope.  Visit www.tourette.ca or call Shawn at 705-645-2530.

Mar. 22 - 3:00-7:00pm - Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at the Gravenhurst Legion Hall, 290 Veterans Way (Formerly 290 Pinedale Rd.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE.  www.blood.ca It's in you to give.

Mar. 25 - 7:00pm - Women of Freedom invites you to our monthly meeting for all women aged 14 and up.  Join us for snacks, fellowship, music and a fun game, along with a message from special guest speaker Wendy Payne, Youth leader of Wellington St. Pentecostal Church.  A free will offering will be collected to offset costs.  Location: New Life Pentecostal Church, 200 Industrial Dr., Gravenhurst.  705-687-8921 newlifegravenhurst@hotmail.com  Find us on Facebook New Life Pentecostal Church Gravenhurst.

Mar. 25 - 8:00pm - The Woodshed Improv Comedy Collective presents Improv Comedy Night at Riverwalk Upstairs.  Featuring Muskoka's funniest players. Musical Director: Jamie Hassard. Riverwalk Upstairs is located by the silver bridge at 1 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, under the purple awning. 705-646-0711 

Apr. 22 - UK National Theatre live is an exciting new initiative to broadcast live performances of plays onto theatre cinema screens worldwide.  The Habit of Art. A new play by Alan Bennett.  Location: The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  705-645-8400 or 1-877-645-8440.  www.renemcaissetheatre.ca General admission $19.95, Seniors $17.95, Youth $12.95. Taxes additional.

Apr. 23 - 25 - The 19th Annual Muskoka Builders' Association's Home & Cottage Show 2010.  Location: The Bracebridge Arena. For more information contact the Muskoka Builders' Association at (705) 645-3008 or email mhba@muskoka.com or visit www.muskokabuilders.com.

Apr. 25 - 2:00pm - 2:00pm - The Muskoka Concert Association presents The Primus Young Men's Choir under the direction of Carol Beyon and Ken Fleet.  This choir is internationally acclaimed for its choral excellence.  Location: The Gravenhurst Opera House.  Tickets are $30.00 for adults and $10.00 for students.  Call 705-687-5550 or visit www.gravenhurst.ca.

Apr. 27- 2:30-7:30pm - Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at the Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE.  www.blood.ca It's in you to give.

Apr. 29 - 8:00pm - The Woodshed Improv Comedy Collective presents Improv Comedy Night at Riverwalk Upstairs.  Featuring Muskoka's funniest players. Musical Director: Jamie Hassard. Riverwalk Upstairs is located by the silver bridge at 1 Manitoba St., Bracebridge, under the purple awning. 705-646-0711 

Apr. 30 - 8:00pm-10:00pm - The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre presents Freddy Vette and the Flames: The Ultimate 50's Rock & Roll Show.  Location: 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  Adults $27.00; Seniors/Students $25.00.  Call 705-645-8400 or 1-877-645-8440 or visit www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

MAY 2010

May 1 - 1:00pm - The Rene. M. Caisse Memorial Theatre presents Metropolitan Opera Simulcast: Armida (Rossini) Riccardo Frizza; Renee Fleming, Lawrence Brownlee, Bruce Ford, Jose Manuel Zapata, Barry Banks, Kobie van Rensbur.  Ticket prices (plus tax): Adult $21.95; Senior 18.95; Student $16.95. 705-645-8400 or 877-645-8440  www.renemcaissetheatre.ca. 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.

May 5 - 4:00-7:00pm - Muskoka Best Start Network - Ready for Kindergarten? Location: Monsignor Michael O'Leary, Bracebridge.  All kindergarten aged children of Muskoka are invited to this learning activity.  It will include School Bus Safety & First Ride; Child Care Services Information; Kindergarten School Program Information; Developmental Screening plus Words & Numbers; Health Unit Information - Nutrition, Oral Health, Helmet Safety, Booster Seats, Immunization (if possible bring your child's yellow immunization card); Hearing & Vision Screening; Social Skills; and lots more to do and see!  Free Back Pack; Healthy Snacks; Early Years Play Area.  Children - bring your mom and dad! Please join us at the school and date most convenient to you, regardless of registering in a public, private or Catholic school.  Other dates/locations include Tues. Apr. 20, 4-7pm at Gravenhurst Public School and Thurs. May 20/10 4-7pm at Huntsville Public School.  For more information contact Crystal Backman at 705-645-2412 Ext. 308.  Registration is NOT required.

May 17 - 3:00-7:00pm - Canadian Blood Services Blood Donor Clinic at the Gravenhurst Legion Hall, 290 Veterans Way (Formerly 290 Pinedale Rd.  Call 1-888-2-DONATE.  www.blood.ca It's in you to give.

May 20- 4:00-7:00pm - Muskoka Best Start Network - Ready for Kindergarten? Location: Huntsville Public School .  All kindergarten aged children of Muskoka are invited to this learning activity.  It will include School Bus Safety & First Ride; Child Care Services Information; Kindergarten School Program Information; Developmental Screening plus Words & Numbers; Health Unit Information - Nutrition, Oral Health, Helmet Safety, Booster Seats, Immunization (if possible bring your child's yellow immunization card); Hearing & Vision Screening; Social Skills; and lots more to do and see!  Free Back Pack; Healthy Snacks; Early Years Play Area.  Children - bring your mom and dad! Please join us at the school and date most convenient to you, regardless of registering in a public, private or Catholic school.  Other dates/locations include Tues. Apr. 20, 4-7pm at Gravenhurst Public School and Wed. May 5, 4-7pm Monsignor Michael O'Leary, Bracebridge.  For more information contact Crystal Backman at 705-645-2412 Ext. 308.  Registration is NOT required.