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Now through March 15, 2010 Barrie Minor Baseball Registration Open to players 4-21 (born 1991 to 2006) Register online at www.barriebaseball.com Contact: info[@]barriebaseball.com
Tuesday March 2 to Thursday April 15, 2010 Rural Connections Adult Internet Training 7pm-9pm, 6 week evening program, 2 hour sessions March 6, 13 or 27, 9am -Noon; 3 hour sessions Available in Alliston, Bradford, Collingwood, Midlans and Orillia Must be 18+ Contact: to Register www.ruralconnections.simcoe.ca or 705 726 9300 ext. 1401
Saturday March 13, 2010 Show Some Skin! Head Shave and Silent Auction 3pm, City Cutz in Orillia where Jessica Gunby and Mandy Silk will shave their heads Silent auction open 6pm Friday until 5pm Saturday at Brewery Bay Contact: Jessica 705 321 0789 http://convio.cancer.ca/goto/jessica.gunby to donate
Monday March 15, 2010 3rd Annual Subaru Ski Day 8:30 am - 4:30 pm The Heights of Horseshoe Ski Club Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door Free ski lessons, door prizes silent auction In support of Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka Contact: Tickets Davenport Subaru 705 329 4277 or Gilda's Club 705 726 5199
Monday March 15- Friday March 18, 2010 March Break of the Penguins Day Camp 9am -4 pm Huronia Museum Polar themed crafts and activities: the polar bear throughfare, killer whale tag, tuxedo torpedo and more! Plus daily skating at North Simcoe Rec Centre $22 per day Register in advance Contact: Huronia Museum 526 2844 education[@]huroniamuseum.com
Deadline March 19, 2010 Second Annual Music on Main Festival June 10-12, 2010, Alliston, Beeton, Tottenham, Cookstown and Loretto Aritst submissions are now being accepted Contact: www.musiconmainfestival.com
Sunday March 21, 2010 Everett Legion Semi- Annual Everett Craft Show Crafters are welcome to display and sell their items at the show. If you are interested in a table please contact Heather Contact: Heather 705 434 2285
Wednesday March 24, 2010 A Getaway from the Everyday 6pm-9pm The Bank Nightclub, 66 Dunlop St. E. Barrie In support of Seasons Centre for Grieving Children Enjoy an evening of wing tasting, bollywood mini lessons, Passion Party tables, appetizers, raffle prizes and more! Hosted by Lisa Morgan $50 for two or $30 each. Tickets will NOT be available at the door Contact: to purchase tickets 721 5437 or andrea[@]grievingchildren.com
Thursday March 25- Sunday March 28, 2010 Canadian Cancer Society Daffodils If you can give a few hours to help sell daffodils in March or go door to door in April please let the CCS know great way for students to get community hours Contact: Natalie 726 8032 or nbeaudet[@]ontario.cancer.ca
Friday March 26, 2010 BYPC Coffee House 7pm-10pm Maple Ave. Youth Centre, 59 Maple Ave. Barrie All ages, $4 at the door are you a singer, play an instrument, read poetry or just enjoy listening to local talent? If so, come out to the BYPC coffee house. Contact: 792 7903 bypcdesk[@]barrie.ca or "City of Barrie" on Facebook.
Saturday March 27, 2010 Youth.Passion.Showcase Cawartha Park Seconday School Showcasing talent from high school student across Ontario YPS is a non-profit organization run by high school students $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Proceeds of the show going to Make-A-Wish Foundation Contact: www.ypstalent.com
Saturday March 27, 2010 "One of the Best Communty Events Ever" 8pm-1am Udora Community Hall $20 per person includes, cold buffet, DJ, Cash Bar, late night dessert and coffee, and the opportunity to win one of many prizes Prizes include a 50" Samsung plasma TV Funds raised for Morning Glory P.S. Grade 8 Grad trip Contact: Lesa Gasser 905 904 0068
Saturday March 27, 2010 Earth Hour Festival 4pm- 10:30pm, Collier St. outside Barrie City Hall Free concert! Artists to be named soon. At 8:30 sharp, energy- efficient LED stage lights will dim, the amplifiers will be turned and the concert will go acousitc for an hour. Contact: www.earthhourbarrie.com
Saturday March 27, 2010 Earth Hour at Grange Cafe 7pm-10pm Grange Cafe Poor Tom will perform along side other local talent $10 in advance $15 at door Contact: Andrea at Lefroy United Church 705 436 7171 simcoeliving[@]rogers.com
Sunday March 28, 2010 World Water Day in Elmvale 9am-Noon and 2pm- 5pm, Town Hall and Speaker respectively Speaker is Dr. Brian Petri, Senior Research Scientist for Trojan Technologies, London ON He will speak on "The How and Why of Water Treatment, from Waste Water to Drinking Water" Contact: www.elmvale.org or mike[@]elmvale.org
Sunday March 28, 2010 Let's Celebrate Mental Health Innisbrook Golf Course $50 per person A celebration of beauty, health and wellness to raise money for the Simcoe County Branch CMHA. massages, makup seminars, mini-makeup applications, quick hair styling spa services, mini fashion show, snacks, raffles, guest speakers and more Tickets at: By the Sea Boutique- 21 Commerce Park Dr; Oxygen Salon and Spa- 45 Maple St.; Extreme Tanning- 350 Big Bay Point Rd. Contact: www.cmhasim.on.ca or Krystie 705 716 5071
Monday March 29, 2010 Freedom from Opression 5:30pm-8pm Barrie City Hall Rotunda, 70 Collier St. Barrie Open house to view photographs made by students at Georgian College (Barrie and Orillia) Established by the Barrie Community Health Centre and Georgian College Social Services Worker students No cost Images will be displayed at the Barrie Community Health Centre after this event.
Friday April 2, 2010 Annual Easter Egg Hunt For Dogs 10am Sunidale Park, Sunnidale Rd Barrie In support of National Service Dogs 3000 dog treat eggs will be hidden, prizes and more $20 per family Contact: www.nsd.on.ca to print off registation and pledge forms.
Saturday April 3, 2010 7th Annual Easter Eggstravaganza 8am- Noon Barrie City Hall, 70 Collier St Horse drawn carriage rides and face painting; cute bunnies at the Bunny Hutch and free pancakes courtesy of Downtown Barrie Contact: www.downtownbarrie.ca 705 734 1414
Friday April 9, 2010 Battle of the Badges 8pm The Oro-Medonte Community Arena Oro-Medonte Fire Department Vs. the O.P.P in a hockey game raising money for the RVH and the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre. Contact: www.omffa.com
Saturday April 10, 2010 Lefroy United Church Spring Market 9am-3pm, Lefroy United Church New and used items, bake table, lunch counter Looking for vendors: $20 for 6ft table, $25 for 10ft table Contact: Marilyn 456 7508 or the church 456 2098
Saturday April 10, 2010 Orillia Shop-A-Ganza 9am-3pm Westmount United Church, 23 Westmount Dr. S. Orillia Free admission, free parking and door prizes too Contact: Ceone 705 739 1023
Saturday April 10, 2010 Ethiopian Cultural Night 6pm Fendley Banquet Hall, 565 Bryne Dr. Barrie Raising funds to send books to Ethiopian prep (elementary) schools, colleges and universities Contact: for tickets 705 481 1168 or www.devxchange.org/GDABookEvent.html
Saturday April 10 and Sunday April 11, 2010 17th Annual Home and Garden Show 10am-5pm (4pm Sunday) Wasaga Recplex $2 for adults and 12 and under are free Put on by the Wasaga Beach Lions Club Everything you need to get ready for spring- renovations, gardening, and decorating tips draw prizes and door prizes Proceeds to the Wasaga Beach Lions Club community projects
Friday April 16, 2010 Help for Haiti St. Mary's Church $15 for tickets Buy them from Eastview Secondary School or Frank John Li See some great local talent in concert: Bassel Alaskka, Alex Ballagh, Adam Macwa and more! Contact: Frank.john.li1994[@]gmail.com
Saturday April 17, 2010 Four Fabulous Flying Moons Downtown Community Theatre $20 in advance, $25 at the door Fun evening of entertainment with the Mad Cap Players and a silent auction In support of the FFFMs July 23rd Oxfam Trailwaler challenge Contact: Catherine 705 727 1014 or fourfabulousflyingmoons[@]yahoo.ca Or CLICK HERE
Saturday August 21, 2010 Elmvale Water Festival www.elmvale.org
Saturday April 24, 2010 Une Nuit a Paris, Plus Grand Spectacle Casino Rama, Silver Nightingale Ballroom In support of Hospice Simcoe Cabaret, music , French Cuisine, cheeses, pastries, Tango, cancan, bolero, Auction, prize, novelties, pyschics and more. Contact: 705 722 5995 x223
Thursday May 6, 2010 Speaker Series Featuring Margaret Trudeau Georgian College Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie General Admission $35. VIP Admission includes preferred seating and wine and cheese with Margaret Trudeau Presented by the Simcoe County Addiction and Mental Health Services Contact: www.cmhasim.on.ca 726 5033 x 227 or 15 Bradford St, Barrie.
Friday May 28 to Sunday May 30, 2010 Wings over Muskoka! Friday night to Sunday afternoon, 1050 Paignton House Rd. Minette ON Birding hikes, dragonfly/butterfly walks, astronomy sessions and more $8 per event, $7 for 2010 Kids for Turtles members, Children under 12 are free Proceeds to Kids for Turtles Environmental Education Preregister required Contact: www.kidsforturtles.com
Saturday September 25, 2010 Barrie Auto Clean Golf Tournament in support of Camp Occhigeas 11am registration, Horseshoe Valley Resort $110 per golfer includes cart, dinner and practice Goody Bags to all golfers Prizes for best team, closest to the pin, etc Camp Occhigeas is a camp for kids with cancer. www.ooch.org Contact: 416 908 5933 or BACgolftournament[@]gmail.com
ON-GOING EVENTS:
Orillia Opera House The Orillia Opera House has many events and performances throughout the year from plays to bands to solos artists and more. Visit: www.orilliaoperahouse.ca
Youth Haven Barrie- Donations Needed Youth Haven is a local non-profit, 24 hour emergency shelter for youth between 16 and 21 In need of food, personal hygiene products, furniture donations and volunteers for their new location. Monetary donations also accepted and appreciated Contact: Sarah 705 739 7616 sarah.l[@]youthhavenbarrie.com, 114 Toronto St. Barrie.
Barrie Block Parents Needed! Contact: www.blockparent.on.ca also get application forms at Barrie Police Department 60 Bell Farm Road
Barrie Junior Civitan Club Are you interested in a fun and interactive way to achieve your community service hours? The Barrie Junior Civitan Club is looking for new members. Junior Civitan International is a student-led service organization for middle and highschool students. Sno- dDo is one of it's most important fundraisers and it's held annually here in Barrie. Contact: 705 726 1322
Womyn's Way Drop in Centre Huntsville- Workshops Tuesdays 10 am and Noon, 494 Muskoka Road #3 (1/2 KM past hospital on the left hand side) Topics pertinent to all women. Contact: 646 2122
Strays.ca and Cats Anonymous Across Canada, appx. one million healthy cats and dogs are killed each year because they do not have homes. Strays.ca ad Cats Anonymous are working together to do something about it. They buy and sell stamp collections to pay for their spay/neuter program. You can sell, or donate (and receive a tax receipt) you stamp collection. No salaries are drawn from this money as they are all volunteers. Contact: Barry barry[@]strays.ca or Tish 1 519 855 6850 www.strays.ca
Getting Ready for Baby Series of classes from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Available for parents during the last three months of pregnancy Learn about: nurturing baby, keeping baby safe, feeding your baby, becoming a parent, what life will be like with baby in the first few weeks. For locations and times contact your local health connection: 1 877 721 7520 Are Your Immunizations Up to Date? Protect yourself from measles, whooping cough and tetanus. Contact Your Health Connection: 1 877 721 7520
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