Events for April 2012.
Target Canada POP UP Event
Target Canada opened its first Canadian store but only for a day! The Minneapolis-based mass merchant, who will begin opening 125 to 135 stores across Canada next year, held a “P...more
Wyevale Kempo Practitioners Winners in Hamilton
Six Wyevale Kempo practitioners joined approximately 800 competitors from across the province & U.S. for the 36th Annual Martial Arts Championships in Hamilton where various styles...more
Bay Port Yachting Centre's 20th Annual Winterfest
Bay Port Yacting Centre celebrated their 20th Annual Winterfest. Each winter, boaters and their families are invited to join in on some ice skating, ice fishing, horse & wagon ride...more
9th Annual Y’s Men’s Lip Sync Contest
The Midland Y’s Men’s Club held their 9th Annual Lip Sync competition at the NSSRC. It is always an enjoyable evening and a real crowd pleaser while participants dress up and a...more
Penetanguishene Public Library Participates in Pink Shirt Day Anti-Bullying Campaign
Staff at the Penetanguishene Library were encouraged to wear pink t-shirts on February 29th, in support of Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 by two Nova Scotia student...more
Business, Government Services and You
Local business entrepreneurs and anyone interested in finding resources for business planning, financing, marketing, taxes & more, were invited to attend the Business, Government S...more
FUNDRAISING LASAGNA DINNER FOR THE WYE MARSH
Garfield Dunlop, MPP Simcoe North, hosted his 6th Annual Fundraising Dinner at the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. Chefs, Larry & Lorraine Lalonde of ELM Catering cooked up a hot and de...more
COLDWATER CURL FOR THE CURE
The 9th Annual Curl for the Cure was held at the Coldwater Curling Club. Organizers, have donated over $177,000 back to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation over the years. Durin...more
Search for Summer at the Village Square Mall
The Village Square Mall and it's tenants held their annual "SEARCH FOR SUMMER" draw. One Ballot only was given to every person who made a purchase of $5 or more at the mall. Prizes...more
Youth Team Wins Silver at Provincials
The 4 Steps to Stardom, boy’s combo team from the Coldwater Bowling Centre advanced to the provincial finals, after winning the Zone H Championship. The team consisted of Jack Le...more
Villa Retirement Lodge Resident Celebrates her 90th
At the Villa Retirement Lodge, each day is always spent acknowledging residents. Catherine a resident at the lodge celebrated her 90th birthday. Family, friends and staff were on h...more
Driven Jiu Jitsu at the 2012 Kids Jiu Jitsu Festival
A team of six brave warriors from Driven Jiu Jitsu competed at the Kids Jiu Jitsu Festival. This tournament doubled in size from last year and had very talented children (ages 5-15...more
Cedar Brook Farms Raise Money for the HFA
Lu Robitaille of Cedar Brook Farms has developed a rather unique way to help her favourite charities. The area artist recently hosted a special Valentine's Day dinner at her home, ...more
Parkbridge Marinas Job Fair
Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities held their annual Job Fair at the Brian Orser Hall in Penetanguishene. The well attended Job Fair is held each March and allows people who are inte...more
Emily King Performs at Claustro Studios & Gallery
Claustro Studios and Gallery hosted a free musical performance by local singer/songwriter, 15 year old, Emily King recently. Also on-site were paintings to view, by Artist, Marlene...more
Quest Juried Art Show
Quest Art’s annual Juried Art Show held their open-theme juried art competition rewarding remarkable two-dimensional work, three-dimensional work and photography. 1st and 2nd pla...more
Darts For Heart Tournament
Tess & Rick Appleton, owners of Rivers Bar & Grill in Coldwater, hosted a Darts for Heart Tournament and silent auction. All proceeds from the event were donated back to the Heart ...more
Subaru Charity Ski Day
March Break offered the chance to hit the otherwise private hills at The Heights of Horseshoe Ski Club during the 5th annual Subaru Ski Day, sponsored by Davenport Subaru of Orilli...more
March Break at the Wye Marsh
The Wye Marsh hosted a variety of events and activities during the March Break. SNAP attended their Sugar Shack Demonstration, an informative session on how and when maple syrup is...more
Business After 5
The Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce BA5 for the month of March was held at Helicon Properties, Sheppard Drive in Victoria Harbour. Members were encouraged to browse throu...more
