FEBRUARY 2010

Feb. 6 - 20 - Muskoka Arts & Crafts presents: Night Light.  Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge.  Every yer, the Chapel Gallery thinks of a concept for the annual gallery challenge.  It's a way to artistically shake off the winter doldrums & get the creative juices flowing.  705-645-5501  info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com  www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com

Feb. 8 - 7:30-9:00pm - Improviganza!  Join the BMLSS award-winning competitive Improv teams as they storm the stage with uproarious, fun-busting comedy. The teams are off to the Northern Ontario Regional championships to defend their title, so Static Shock, Electric Impulse and the brand new 9 Voltz team are ready to rock the house. Improv like only these kids can do! Cost is $5. from any Improv player, or at the door.  Location: The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  705-645-8400 or 1-877-645-8440  www.renemcaissetheatre.ca  tara@renemcaissetheatre.ca.

Feb. 8-13 - Fit For Heart Week at the Bracebridge Sportsplex.  We've got a whole week of activity to support the Heart and Stoke Foundation. Pledge online, donate on site and find out all the ways to lower your health risks and increase your healthy options in food and exercise!  Challenge your heart.  (705) 645-3037  110 Clearbrook Trail.

Feb. 11 - 7:00pm - Town of Bracebridge Public Meeting.  The Town of Bracebridge is in the process of preparing an update to the Official Plan to help guide the future of The Town. You are invited to participate in this project by attending the second of a series of community workshops.  Location: The Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail. Participants in the workshop will contribute to discussions related to increasing the sustainability of the community.  Workshop themes will include transportation, environment, and energy conservation through smart growth, intensification, design and policy.  Discussion groups will be lead by project team members including: Riverstone Environmental Solutions - Environment; McCormick Rankin Corporation - Transportation; planningAlliance - Design/Intensification; Meridian Planning Consultants - Growth and Policy.  For further information or to be on our email or mailing list, please contact: Jim Dyment - Meridian Planning Consultants jim@meridianplan.ca or Kim Horrigan - Town of Bracebridge khorrigan@bracebridge.ca.  For additional information go to www.downtownbracebridge.com under the members section/newsletters to download the Town of Bracebridge Public Workshop #1 notes and Presentation details. Any questions regarding these public meetings please contact The Town of Bracebridge 705-645-5264.

Feb. 11 - 13 - Hospice Muskoka presents Grace and Glorie at the Rene M. Caisse Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.   A two-person comedy! One woman portrays a feisty 90-year-old cancer patient, the other portrays a 35 to 55-year-old Hospice worker. As an "Odd Couple" they gain new perspectives on values and life. Saturday, February 13th, 2010 performance will be a dinner/theatre option. Prices for dinner/theatre to follow...  All seats $22.00.   Call 705-645-8400or 1-877-645-8440 or email tara@renemcaissetheatre.ca  www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

Feb. 12 - 7:00-8:30pm - Caribbean Public Swim Night at the Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail.  Swim with your friends, join in the coconut relays, and pretend you're on vacation in the islands listening to the sweet sounds of Latin-salsa music.  705-645-3037

Feb. 13 - 9:00am-11:00am - BMLSS Band Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Fund Raiser.  Location: Bracebridge & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School Cafeteria, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge.  Tickets: $7.00 per person at the door or by calling Don at 705-645-9931.  The funds raised will assist with upcoming band trips.

Feb. 15 - 1:00-4:00pm - New Life Pentecostal Church is hosting a Family Fun Day! Come and join us for a FREE afternoon of tobogganing and snow man building - and when you need to warm up, join us inside and watch a classic VeggieTales Movie and enjoy a Free Hot Beverage!  Please bring a snack to share with others who attend.  For more information contact the church at 705-687-8921. New Life Pentecostal Church is located at 200 Industrial Dr., Gravenhurst.

Feb. 15 - 1:00-2:40pm - Free Family Day Public Skate at Bracebridge Memorial Arena, 169 James St.  Sponsored by the Muskoka Old-timers Hockey Club.

Feb. 16 - 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.

Feb. 17 - 2:00pm - Register now... Free Seminar presented by the Province of Ontario.  Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth - Cutting Personal and Corporate Taxes and Harmonizing Sales Tax. Location: Nipissing University Lecture Hall, 125 Wellington St., Bracebridge. This seminar provides timely information on how Ontario's Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will work, HST transitional rules, & the wind-down of PST. It also provides an overview of measurers contained in Bill 218, "Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs & Growth", & how these will impact businesses and individuals. RSVP to Muskoka Small Business Centre (705) 646-9021 or email info@muskokasmallbusiness.ca. Brought to you by the Province of Ontario, The Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce, Muskoka Small Business Centre, Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce and Port Sydney/Utterson Chamber of Commerce.

Feb. 18 - 7:00pm - Women of Freedom invites women and teen girls aged 14 and older to our MOVIE NIGHT!  Come and have some snacks, make some friends and enjoy a girl's movie night!  Location: New Life Pentecostal Church, 200 Industrial Dr., Gravenhurst.  705-687-8921.  A free will offering will be collected.

Feb. 19 - 6:30-10:00pm - Youth Dance.  Monthly socials for Grades 5-8. Dance, meet your friends and win great prizes.  705-645-3037.  Location: The Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail.

Feb. 19 - 20 - Dorset Snowball.  20th Anniversary. Family skating party with hot dogs & hot chocolate at the Dorset Rink; Dorset firefighters' all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, Snowball Parade; Wildlife caller & poet Stephen Morrin, Junkyard Symphony, chili lunch; snow-snake games, etc.  Location: In and around the Dorset Recreation Centre.  

Feb. 19-21 - The 29th Annual Oldtimers Hockey Tournament.

Feb. 20 - 10:00am-5:00pm - The Bracebridge BIA February Blowout!  Winter Clearance Items and Spring Early Bird Specials.  Balloon Blowout $5  $10  $20 savings, every balloon wins!  Come check out the great bargains!  Manitoba St. Downtown Bracebridge.  For more information contact the B.I.A. at 705-646-5590  www.downtownbracebridge.com

Feb. 21 - 11:00am-4:00pm - Weddings 2010 will be held at the Muskoka Riverside Inn, 300 Ecclestone Dr., Bracebridge.  Fashion show at 2:00pm.  We have 24 vendors - cakes, dresses, photographers, ministers, planners, jewellery, etc.  For more information contact Nan Dunlop-Mannering 705-645-8771 Ext. 230

Feb 21 - 4:00pm - Winter Carnival on Ice at Bracebridge Memorial Arena, 169 James St.  Join us during public skate for our annual carnival activities on ice.  Ice bowling, ring toss, beanbag throws and more. Admission: the cost of public skating. 705-645-3037

Feb. 22 - 6:00-8:00pm - Bracebridge Chamber of Commerce members and those interested in membership are invited to our Business After Hours Networking Event.  Our host this month is The Bracebridge Examiner. Don't forget to bring your business cards.  You could win a draw prize.  Contact Marny to RSVP 705-645-5231  www.bracebridgechamber.com

Feb. 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

Feb. 25 - 28 - The Rotary Club of Bracebridge presents: Beauty and the Beast at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. $18.00 for evening show; $15.00 for matinee 705-645-8400 or 877-645-8440 tara@renemcaissetheatre.ca www.renemcaissetheatre.ca

Feb. 27 - Mar. 20 - Muskoka Arts & Crafts presents: Liquid Mirrors: Photographs by Morgan Earl. Location: The Chapel Gallery, 15 King St., Bracebridge.  A series of impressionist fine art photographs that pay homage to Canada's rich river heritage. 705-645-5501  info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com  www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com

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