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