JUNE 2008
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:15am & 10:30am - Come join our not-for-profit Fitness Group for the 50+ age group. Location: Bracebridge Sportsplex. Get in shape for spring! Call now for rates and further information: Bobby Douglas (705) 645-8174.
June 3 - 11:30 am - Muskoka Magazine presents the Muskoka Outstanding Business Women's Awards. Location: Mark O'Meara Ballroom, Delta Grandview, Huntsville. Luncheon Tickets $25.00 each. Table of 10 $235.00. To make reservations call (705) 646-1314. Visit www.muskokamagazine.com for more details.
June 7 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.) www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
June 7 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm - The Bracebridge Public Library presents Library Centennial Fundraising Boat Cruise from Port Carling. Enjoy an evening cruise on the "Muskoka Steamships" Wenonah II. Finger food and fun, licensed. For more information and to purchase tickets call (705) 645-4171 or visit www.bracebridge.library.on.ca.
June 7 - Bracebridge School of Ballet presents their Annual Recital. Location: The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Everything is beautiful at the ballet. Tickets $20.00 including tax. Sat. 1pm and 7pm. (705) 645-8400 or 1-877-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
June 7 - 28 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Paintings by David Dawson. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge (705) 645-5501. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm www.bracebridgeartsandcrafts.com
June 13 - Relay for Life. The Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life is an overnight non-competitive relay that celebrates cancer survivors and pays tribute to loved ones. It's a night of friendship, fun and fundraising to beat cancer. Location: Bracebridge Fairgrounds. For more information or to register, check out www.cancer.ca.
June 14 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
June 14 - Doors Open Muskoka www.doorsopenontario.on.ca
June 14 - Gravenhurst's 15th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show at the Gravenhurst Wharf. For more information contact Brea Neal at (705) 687-4432 or email info@gravenhurstchamber.com www.gravenhurstchamber.com
June 14 & 15 - 10am - 5pm - Muskoka Lakes 6th Annual Spring Art Tour. For more information call (705) 762-5663 or emai info@muskokalakeschamber.com. www.doitinmuskoka.com
June 15 - Gun Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds For more information please cal (905) 679-8812.
June 15 - The Inn at the Falls presents Father's Day at the Pub. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
June 19 - The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual Golf Tournament at South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club. Call (705) 64-5231 to register. www.bracebrigechamber.com.
June 20 & 21 - Pine Tree Quilters Guild of Muskoka presents Muskoka Quilt Show 2008 at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds (J.D. Lang Activity Park). $5.00. Wheel chair accessible and smoke free. The China Quilt; Wall Hangings; Post Cards; Merchants; Boutique; Wearables; Bed Quilters; Miniatures; Art Quilts; Demonstrations; Tea Room; Door Prizes, etc. For more information contact Marta McIntyre (705) 645-4732 or email quiltshow@pinetreequiltersguildofmuskoka.com. Click here for poster. Fri. 10am-8pm and Sat. 10am-5pm.
June 21 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
June 21 - 10:00am - Santa's Village opens for the season! www.santasvillage.ca
June 21 - 7:00 pm - Snodden Fundraiser. Location: The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. This concert is being performed in memory of Jason Snodden who passed away on June 22, 2006 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Proceeds from this concert will be given to a charity to be announced. For more information contact Dave Veitch (705) 645-0389. Tickets $15.00 including tax. (705) 645-8400 or 1-877-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
June 21 - The Inn at the Falls presents Summer Menu Sampler (New menu samples on us!). For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
June 25 - Muskoka Lakes Music Festival presents Flavours of Muskoka. Our culinary extravaganza will once again be the highlight of a Muskoka summer. The 7th season will once again see a mix of over 45 chefs, vintners and brewers. (705) 765-1048 or 1-888-311-ARTS www.artsinmuskoka.com
June 27 - The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre presents Cadence. Location: The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Celebrated across the continent, this a cappella quartet must be seen to be believed. Tickets $38.00 including tax. (705) 645-8400 or 1-877-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
June 27 - 29 - Muskoka Summerfest at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Celebrating the best of summer & Muskoka. Lifestyle pavilion to showcase businesses, live music, kidzone, taste of Muskoka - great food & drink sampling, wine/beer/spirits tent. Targeting residents, cottagers, tourists & future seasonal residents. www.MuskokaSummerFest.com
June 28 - 9:30am - 1:30 pm - Kaleidoscope Children's Festival at the Port Carling Memorial Centre www.artsinmuskoka.com
June 28 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
June 28 - The Inn at the Falls presents Death by Chocolate Psychic Buffet. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
June 30 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - The Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce presents Business After Hours with your host Muskoka Pioneer Power Association. Call (705) 645-5231 to R.S.V.P. www.bracebridgechamber.com/after-hours.php
JULY 2008
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:15am & 10:30am - Come join our not-for-profit Fitness Group for the 50+ age group. Location: Bracebridge Sportsplex. Get in shape for spring! Call now for rates and further information: Bobby Douglas (705) 645-8174.
July 1 - HBC Run for Canada at Algonquin Park. Join friends, family and thousands of other proud Canadians and get a running start on your Canada Day celebrations. Location: Mew Lake Campground in Algonquin Park. The 6th Annual HBC Run for Canada which raises money for Canadian athletes. The day includes a scenic 10km run, a 3km walk and a 1km kids run. For more information please visit www.hbcrunforcanada.ca or call 1-866-JULY-1st.
July 1 - 6:30pm - 8:30 pm - Canada Day in Bracebridge. Live music at Kelvin Grove Park sponsored by the Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce.
July 1 - The Inn at the Falls presents a Canada Day Patio Party. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
July 4-6 - Ontario Family Fishing Weekend. Fish without a license with your whole family. www.familyfishingweekend.com
July 5 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
July 5 - 9am - 5pm - The 28th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show at the Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst. Free parking and shuttle service. Please leave your pets at home. Admission is $10.00. Children under 12 are free. For more information, contact Derek Crawford at either www.acbs.ca or info@acbs.ca.
July 5 - Baysville Lobsterfest at the Baysville Curling Club. For tickets call Cathy at (705) 767-2170.
July 5 - One Eventful Day. Two Extraordinary Triumphs. On July 5th An Event That Will Change You, And The Lives of Others. In 2004, Joe Finley began a difficult fight with cancer, a battle that he is very much fighting today. Despite the physical and emotional toll of an extremely aggressive cancer treatment (or perhaps, some say, because of it), Joe fulfilled a life-long objective in August 2006 - he completed his first triathlon. Crossing the finish line was just the beginning for Joe. He has now teamed up with The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation to create "Joe's Team", an innovative cancer fundraising initiative. Join Joe and the team in Muskoka on Sat. July 5, 2008 at the Joe's Team Triathlon. Location: CNIB, Lake Joseph Centre, 4 CNIB Rd., RR#1, MacTier, ON. For more information please visit www.joesteam.ca and help the Princess Margaret Hospital to conquer cancer in our lifetime.
July 5-26 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Human Nature - The Human Landscape: Hot Glass by Catherine Hibbits. An explanation of the human landscape and the natural landscape. "Our innate interaction with our environment is symbiotic, although as we progress as societies, we widen the gap between co-dependence and exploitation", remarks Catherine. "None the less, we ca still find the beauty in both the human landscape and the one that surrounds us." Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. (705) 645-5501 www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
July 6 - 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm - The Bracebridge Public Library presents Library Centennial Birthday Bash at Memorial Park. Help us celebrate 100 years serving the community. Musicians, dignitaries, barbecue, face-painting and more. For more information call (705) 645-4171 or visit www.bracebridge.library.on.ca.
July 11-13 - 24th Annual Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. This year's theme will be Allis Chalmers Farm Equipment & all related items. Featuring heritage display rooms, log cabin, waterous saw mill (in process of restoration), Linn tractor, Mowry shingle mill, country store, blacksmith shop, kiddie, lawn, tractor & antique tractor pulls, classic & antique vehicles, engine displays, grand parade on Sat. & Sun. Pancake & sausage/peameal breakfast from 7-10am Sat. & Sun. Barn dance Saturday night 8:30 pm. Gates open Fri. at 5pm. Sat. & Sun. at 7am. Free parking. Admission $5.00. Accompanied children under 12 free. For more information call President - Doug Tavener (705) 687-2401 or call 646-3624 or Vice President Terry Hare (705) 645-9119. www.bracebridgechamber.com/mppa
July 12 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
July 12 & 13 - 10am - 4pm - The Cottage Country Craft Show at the Bala Arena. For more information call (705) 687-0974 or email info@muskokashows.ca. www.muskokashows.ca
July 13 - Muskoka Escapades of Town Crying Competition. This event begins at JD Lang Park (The Bracebridge Fairgrounds) at 11:00 am during the Muskoka Pioneer Power Show. At 2:00pm the competition continues at Santa's Village.
July 18 - 20 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents the 46th Annual Summer Show at Annie Williams Park in Bracebridge. Two hundred sensational artists and craftspeople from Muskoka and across Canada show and sell their original and handmade work to over 20,000 enthusiastic people. Hours: Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm. Admission by donation. Free parking (705) 645-5501 www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
July 18-Aug. 10 - 29th Annual Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound at the Charles W. Stockey Centre. For more information call1-866-364-0061 or visit www.festivalofthesound.ca
July 19 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
July 19 - Auction Sale at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. For more information contact Dave Hiscox at (705) 385-9475 or visit www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DHiscox/indexc.htm.
July 19 - The Inn at the Falls presents Death by Chocolate Psychic Buffet. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
July 21 - Aug. 12 - 10am-5pm - The Artful Garden www.theartfulgarden.ca
July 25-27 - The 26th Annual Muskoka Antique Show. Port Carling Arena. Opening night Fr. 7-9pm. $7.00 Sat. 10am-5pm and Sun. 11am-4pm. $5.00 40 quality dealers 1-800-667-0619 www.antiqueshowscanada.com
July 26 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
July 26 - Auction Sale at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. For more information contact Ken Fleming (705) 644-1873.
July 26 - 9am-4pm - 20th Annual Baysville Walkabout Festival. Rain or shine! Over 100 vendors will delight you with a variety of arts and crafts including pottery, woodworking, painting, baking, preserves, jewellery, antiques and collectables, garage sales and sidewalk sales! Music will entertain you and there will be clowns and face painting for the young (and young at heart). Food will be available all day at various venues, starting with a pancake breakfast provided by the Baysville Lions' Club. Admission by donation. For more information call Wendy at (705) 767-3943.
July 29 - Aug. 1 - Muskoka District Annual Kennel Club Dog Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. www.mdkconline.com.
AUGUST 2008
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9:15am & 10:30am - Come join our not-for-profit Fitness Group for the 50+ age group. Location: Bracebridge Sportsplex. Get in shape for spring! Call now for rates and further information: Bobby Douglas (705) 645-8174.
July 18-Aug. 10 - 29th Annual Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound at the Charles W. Stockey Centre. For more information call1-866-364-0061 or visit www.festivalofthesound.ca
July 21 - Aug. 12 - 10am-5pm - The Artful Garden www.theartfulgarden.ca
July 29 - Aug. 1 - Muskoka District Annual Kennel Club Dog Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. www.mdkconline.com.
Aug. 1 - The BIA presents Midnight Madness in downtown Bracebridge. www.downtownbracebridge.com
Aug. 1 - 4 - The Inn at the Falls presents Long Weekend Patio Specials. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
Aug. 2 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Aug. 2-23 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents With You in Mind: Paintings by Scott Owles. A selection of paintings derived from a series of conversations with select individuals as an attempt to bring forth other views and to expand the themes that continually reoccur in his paintings. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. (705) 645-5501 www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.
Aug. 8 - Bell Huntsville Dragonboat Festival. For more information call (705) 789-5510 or visit www.huntsvilledragonboat.com
Aug. 9 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Aug. 9 & 10 - Annual Model Railroad Show at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. Ontario's Largest Summer Show featuring operating layouts, modeling clinics, swap table, train vendors, and a barbecue! Saturday 10am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. For more information, contact Dan Holland at (705) 645-3959.
Aug. 9 & 10 - 10am - 4pm - Festival by the Bay at the Milford Bay Community Centre. For more information call (705) 687-0974 or email info@muskokashows.ca www.muskokashows.ca
Aug. 9 & 10 - Baysville Art in the Park. One of Baysville's most popular events of the summer. Location: Centennial Park, Baysville. For more information contact Judy Vanclieaf suite@surenet.net.
Aug. 10 - Over the past years, HSBC Triathlon Series has become the fastest growing Triathlon Series in Canada. Multisport Canada is now bringing this successful series to Bracebridge with the 1/2 Iron Distance Event. Happening Aug. 10, 2008 in beautiful Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge will host to upwards of 1,000 athletes. The course will include a 200 metre swim followed by a 90 kilometre bike ride and finishes up with a 21.1 kilometre run. For more information on this exciting event, or to register visit www.multisportcanada.com and click on the Bracebridge link.
Aug. 11-17 - New Life Pentecostal Church Vacation Bible School. Theme: The Veggies Tale: The Pirates that Don't Do Anything. For children from Jr. Kindergarten to Grade 5. 9am to 12 noon Mon. - Fri. Saturday will be a family day with a Veggie Tales movie. Sunday everyone is invited to the church for our 10:30am service. For more information call (705) 687-8921 or visit www.newlifemuskoka.ca. Location: 200 Industrial Dr., Gravenhurst, ON
Aug. 11-17 - Temple Knights present their Tai Chi & Chi Kung Retreat. Features meditation, chi kung, tai chi chuan and push hands (relationship between power and flow). Temple Knights offers a unique experience for personal growth. Explore and discover yourself by strengthening the body, disciplining the mind and nourishing the spirit in the natural serenity of forest, stone and water. Visit www.templeknights.com for more information or (705) 767-1177. Participants must supply their own meals for dinner. Lunch will be provided except on the 18th when dinner will be provided instead at our bonfire barbecue party. Families and guests are invited - pot luck. If camping, participants must bring their own camping gear. Sponsorship and scholarship programs available for those who qualify. Cost: $550.00 for the week, $150.00 extra for the cabin (week). Daily rate: $95.00. $20.00 extra if camping overnight, $50.00 extra if using the cabin. Preteens - Adults. Anyone younger can register for day program only unless accompanied by an adult. All prices include GST.
Aug. 15-17 - Dockside Festival of the Arts. www.gravenhurstchamber.com
Aug. 16 - 8am - Come and join us for our 2nd Annual Masonic Charity Motorcycle Ride in support of Canadian Diabetes Associates. Our goal for 2008: $10,000. Rain or shine. Touring through scenic Muskoka and Parry Sound Districts. Registration, assembly, departure and return all from JD Lang Activity Park, (The Bracebridge Fairgrounds), Fraserburg Rd. Registration 8am-9:45am. Ride briefing 9:45am. Departure 10am SHARP! Minimum $150.00 in pledges gets you $30.00 off your entry fee. Prizes, competitions, food and "good times" for all. For more information email masonicmotorcycleride@yahoo.ca or visit www.surenet.net/~pioneers
Aug. 16 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Aug. 16 - 8:00 pm - The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre presents Emily Claire Barlow. Location: 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. (705) 645-8400 or 1-877-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
Aug. 16 - The Inn at the Falls presents Death by Chocolate Psychic Buffet. For more information call (705) 645-2245 or 1-877-645-9212 or visit www.innatthefalls.ca.
Aug. 17 - 12 noon - 4pm - Baysville Antique and Classic Boat and Car Show. Location: Downtown Baysville on the Riverfront. Featuring Northern Lights Steel Orchestra Band, Darryl Hollingsworth, Flute Player Leslee Tassie, Kare Kare the Clown, and a BBQ. Baysville's most popular event of the summer. For more information contact Judy Vanclieaf suite@surenet.net.
Aug. 22 - 24 - The 25th Annual Bracebridge Antique Show & Sale at the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. For more information contact Bill at (519) 442-6297.
Aug. 23 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Aug. 23 - 8pm - The Gravenhurst Opera House presents The Stampeders. www.stampeders.net. Guaranteed to be the most fun you'll have this summer! In 1991, The Stampeders had the honor of being inducted into the Alberta Recording Association's "Hall of Fame," and 1994 they were inducted into the Calgary Rock Hall of Fame Also, i 994, Rich odson was inducted into the Socan Hall of Fame from his compositions, Sweet City Woman and Carry Me along with Kim Berly for Oh My Lady. All Seats $30.00. Special discounts available on three or more shows during July and August. Call the box office fo details. (705) 687-5550 or 1-888-495-8888. www.gravehurst.ca
Aug. 29 - The Rene Caisse Memorial Theatre presents Pavlo. Location: 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. Tickets $40.00. (705) 645-8400 or 1-877-645-8400 www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
Aug. 30 - 8:30am - 1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.). www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Aug. 30 - Sept. 20 - Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents Three Generations of Photographers. Photographs by Frank Sherman, Jamie Sherman & Zander Sherman. Location: Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge. Tues.-Sat. 10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm. (705) 645-5501 www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com.
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