2008
Huntsville
Farmer's Market
May 15
to October
23. 9:00am - 2:00pm Will be held in the
Canadian Tire Parking lot, on Thursdays. For more info contact Sherry
705-567-5676 or cell 705-788-4400 (after 6 pm or on weekends please).
Bracebridge Farmer's Market
May 17 to Thanksgiving on every Saturday. 8:30am -
1pm - The Bracebridge Farmer's Market at Memorial Park (Manitoba St.).
Next to the Norwood Cinema 3 Theatres in downtown Bracebridge. www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com
Gravenhurst Farmers Market
May 21 to October 8th every Wednesday 9:00am to 2:00pm
At the Muskoka Wharf. For more information please call Pat Loewen
705.684.8731
Commerce Park Huntsville
Farmer's Market
June 6 to September 5, Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm. The Farmer's
Market will be held in the Robinson's Independent Grocer on the grassy
area near the gas pumps (at the side of the Robinson's building),
on Fridays from 9am-2pm. For more information contact Sherry at 705-567-5676
or cell 705-788-4400 (after 6 pm or on weekends please).
Rosseau Farmers Market
June 27 to August 29 , 2008, Fridays 9am to 2pm
At the waterfront www.rosseaumarket.com
Baysville Farmer's Market
June 27 to August 29 , 2008, Fridays 2:00pm - 6:30pm
For more information, contact Rhoda Moeller at 705-767-3927.
Bell Huntsville Dragonboat
Festival
Aug. 8 For more information call (705) 789-5510 or
www.huntsvilledragonboat.com
The Lion The Witch And The
Wardrobe
August 8th, www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
The play The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe adapted by le Clanche
du Rand from C. S. Lewis' classic Narnia series about a magical land
that a group of siblings find, entering through a wardrobe as performed
at the Lincoln Center in New York City.
Adam Lazarus is a performer, director and instructor whose work in
physical theatre, clown and bouffon has taken him to France, England
and coast to coast across Canada. He is a graduate of McMaster University's
Theatre Program, Leeds University's Theatre Program in England and
L'Ecole Philippe Gaulier in Paris, France.
Tickets
are $14.00 (or $50.00 for 4) and can be purchased from the theatre
or at Applause Toy Store in Bracebridge, The Fun Store Port Carling,
or The Chamber of Commerce in Bala.
Or visit the
Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
to purchase your tickets!!!
Showtime:
7:00pm
Annual Model Railroad Show
Aug. 9 to10. 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.
Festival by the Bay
August 9th and 10th. The Festival by the Bay will be
held at the Milford Bay Community Center on the 9th and 10th of August
2008. This is an Indoor/Outdoor event featuring Arts, Crafts, Gourmet
Foods, Clothing and much more. mail@muskokashows.ca
HSBC Triathlon Series
Aug. 10th. Multisport Canada is bringing this sseries
to Bracebridge with the 1/2 Iron Distance Event. At 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 event, or to register www.multisportcanada.com
and click on the Bracebridge link.
Ghost Towns Of Muskoka Retreat
Thursday, August 14, 2008, Join Andrew Hind and Maria DaSilva, authors
of the new book Ghost Towns of Muskoka at Inn at the Falls for an
evening of haunted story telling, delicious gourmet dining, and finally
embark on a self-guided tour of
Muskoka's own Ghost Towns.
Our Ghost Towns of Muskoka Retreat includes your choice of guest room,
a
three course dinner with the authors prepared by Executive Chef David
Madsen, a complimentary copy of Ghost Towns of Muskoka, a deluxe continental
breakfast, and your own map to get started on your day trip to visit
the
Ghost Towns of Muskoka.
Traditional rooms starting at $280 per couple (plus taxes)
Jacuzzi & fireplace suites at $310 per couple (plus taxes)
Dinner, book, and map only $125 per couple.
www.innatthefalls.ca
877-645-2245
2nd Annual Masonic Charity
Motorcycle Ride
Saturday 16 August, Ride in Support of the Canadian
Diabetes Association
Come join with us the Masons of Muskoka and Parry Sound for our 2nd
Annual Motorcycle ride through our great scenic district in support
of this year the Canadian Diabetes Association. Poker Style Ride begins
and ends from JD Lang Activity Park on Fraserburg Road, with registration
starting at 8 am. Prizes, driver competition, 50/50 draws, favorite
bike competition. Steak barbeque dinner option if you pre-register
by June 30th. Check out our website www.surenet.net/~pioneers
for more information as well as the registration form. You can also
email us if you cannot find an answer to a question you may have at
masonicmotorcycleride@yahoo.ca
Come spend a great day with us to support a great cause.
Emilie-Claire Barlow
August 16th, www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
She's been called "the next big thing in jazz" (CBC - Canada
Now), but Emilie-Claire is no newcomer to the music business. She
started her career as a singer and voice actor at the age of seven,
lending her voice to various television and radio jingles and voice-overs.
Her
2006 release, the self produced and arranged Winter Wonderland elevated
Emilie-Claire's profile on both a national and international level.
With a stack of rave reviews, a spot in the TOP 10 holiday albums
on iTunes, and a circuit of National Television appearances to promote
W.W. under her belt (Etalk, Canada AM, Gill Deacon)- Barlow has kicked
her career into high gear.
Showtime:
8:00pm
Tickets: $30.00
Visit the
Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
to purchase your tickets OR call us at 645-8400.
Baysville Antique &
Classic Boat & Car Show
Aug. 17, 12 pm to 4pm Downtown Baysville on the Riverfront.
Northern Lights Steel Orchestra Band, Darryl Hollingsworth, Flute
Player Leslee Tassie, Kare Kare the Clown, and a BBQ. For more information
contact Judy Vanclieaf suite@surenet.net
Yuk Yuk's
August 22nd, www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
Larry Horowitz will
MC and represent the 1970's. Larry currently performs at many, many
corporate events and is also Director of Stand up Comedy at Humber
College. He is winner of the Grand Prize from ABC's America's Funniest
Comics. He has also appeared on numerous TV shows and Comedy Festivals
across North America.
1980's Glen Foster. "That Canadian Guy". Glen’s material
is topical and timely, reflecting both current events and popular
culture. He typifies the middle class, middle aged, “average
guy” struggling to understand his role in an increasing complex
and diverse society.
1990's Tony Krolo. He won “The Funniest New Comic” contest
at Yuk Yuk’s in his first year and now Headlines top comedy
clubs across the country, and has taken his act to the U.S., the U.K.,
Holland, and the Middle East. Tony’s reputation as a talented
performer has led to invitations to perform at Festivals in Montreal,
Manchester, Reading, Thunder Bay, London and Amsterdam.
Showtime:
8:00pm
Tickets: $30.00
Visit the
Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre Monday to Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm
to purchase your tickets OR call us at 645-8400.
25th Annual Bracebridge Antique
Show & Sale
Aug. 22 to 24. At the Bracebridge Fairgrounds. For
more information contact Bill at (519) 442-6297
Emsdale Fall Fair
August 23, 8:00am, Cost of admission is $3, children
12 & under are free. There will be farm animals, chainsaw carving,
drag saw display, old farm equipment, parade, baby show, live music,
horse pulls, kids pet show and more. For more information call 705-636-9741,
email emsdalag@vianet.ca ,
www.vianet.ca/~emsdalag
PAVLO
August 29th, www.renemcaissetheatre.ca
Energetic and captivating, instrumental music has never sounded better.
Multi-talented musician Pavlo is known for his musical diversity and
vibrant playing he creates his brilliant Mediterranean sound by combining
Flamenco, Latin, classical and jazz influences with the Mediterranean
guitar and the Greek Bouzouki.
With two gold albums, one Juno nomination, numerous television appearances,
an upcoming filming for PBS in January (to be aired in the fall) and
an ever-increasing fan base, this dynamic performer continually entrances
audiences with his lively world-class performances.
Showtime: 8:00pm
Tickets: $40.00
Visit the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre Monday to Friday 10:00am
to 4:00pm to purchase your tickets OR call us at 645-8400.
Bracebridge Agricultural
Society Fall Fair & Horse Show
Sept. 12 to 14. At the Bracebridge Fairgrounds (Fraserburg
Rd.) (705) 645-8383. Fri. 5pm; Sat. & Sun. 7am.
Communities in Bloom Ontario
Awards 2008
September 12-13-14 Gravenhurst hosts the 2008 Provincial
Communities in Bloom Conference and Awards. Representatives from across
the province will attend to celebrate their pride in their community
beautification projects. Details at www.cibontarioawards.com
Muskoka Ironman 70.3
Sunday September 14 2008, Huntsville. Event will be
hosted by Deerhurst Resort. The race slated to attract over 1,500
international athletes. Starting from the athlete's village at Deerhurst
Resort with a one-loop swim in Peninsula Lake. Next, the one-loop
bike course will take athletes through Lake of Bays including the
hamlets of Dwight, Dorset and Baysville. Finally, racers will tackle
an out-and-back run on paved roads incorporating the Fairy Vista Trail.
They will finish the final 3 miles (5 km), on the Deerhurst Lakeside
Golf Course paths. There will be a professional prize purse of $25,000
USD as well as 50 slots to next year's Ford Ironman World Championship
70.3 taking place on November 8, 2008 in Clearwater, FL. For more
info on the Ironman 70.3 Series, www.ironman.com
or contact Steve Meckfessel at Steve@ironman.com.
All the details regarding Muskoka Ironman 70.3 are available at www.ironmanmuskoka.com
Terry Fox Run
Sunday September 14.
11:00am. The Run is a non-competitive event where people get together
as individuals, families and groups to raise money in Terry's name.
It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his
dream of a cure for cancer alive. There is no pre-registration or
registration fee for the Terry Fox Run. There is no minimum amount
to raise. Please show up at least a 1/2 hour before the start time
if you wish to be involved in the official start. The run starts at
the Huntsville High School.
Antiques Appraisals
September 20th, 2008. 9:00am to 3:00pm. The Bracebridge
Public Library will be holding a Fundraising Antiques Appraisals at
the library. Clean out your attic and dust off that junk. It just
might be worth something. Find out from their appraisal experts. Fee
per item. Call the library for details. www.bracebridge.library.on.ca
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