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Register in advance for these upcoming events on our calendar:

The 9^th Annual Huntsville Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament in support of Hospice Huntsville will be held on September 24^th at Grandview’s Mark O’Meara Course. Enjoy a day of golf followed by a sumptuous dinner, silent auction, and prizes. Sponsorships are also available for businesses. Get your teams together and register! $250 per player. Call Barbara at 789-4469 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

 

The Port Carling Lion’s Club Mayor Golf Classic will be held on Monday September 13^th at Lake Joseph Club. Entry fee is $225 per golfer, and includes a round of golf, cart, continental breakfast, lunch and dinner. Proceeds to support the Port Carling Seniors Residence Project. To register, contact Byron Coker at 765-5807.

 

The Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services will offer a free 30-hour volunteer training and educational series in Bracebridge starting September 20^th. For information or to register, call Linda Clarke at 646-2122.

 

Friday September 3^rd

CANCELLED EVENT! The steak BBQ fundraiser at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 467 in Sundridge on Friday September 3^rd has been cancelled. An alternate event is planned for September 18^th.

 

Saturday September 4^th

Performing at The Kee to Bala… 54.40 on Sat. Sept 4^th . Doors open at 9pm, must be 19+. For information or to order tickets, visit www.thekee.com

 

Saturday September 4^th

The Lake Waseosa Ratepayers Assoc. is holding its annual Corn Roast this Saturday September 4^th at 4pm. at 1346 South Waseosa Lake Road. Everyone is welcome from Waseosa and surrounding lakes. Rain Date: Sunday Sept. 5^th at 1pm.

 

Saturday September 4^th

There will be an indoor antique and craft sale on Sat. Sept. 4^th at the Novar Community Centre, in support of the local youth club. For vendor information, call Brian at 789-8305.

 

Saturday September 4^th and Sunday September 5^th

The 21^st Annual Kawartha Arts Festival will be held at the Fenelon Fairgrounds in Fenelon Falls on September 4^th and 5^th. Enjoy all original art, and buy direct from over 100 artists. Ceramics, paintings, silver smiths, stone and wood carvings, stained glass, and more. Open Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5. Admission by donation, free parking, and wheelchair accessible. For information, visit www.kawarthaartsfestival.com

 

Sunday September 5^th

Muskoka Fitness is holding their inaugural Half Marathon Event on Sunday, September 5^th. The run is a charity event with all proceeds going directly to Ovarian Cancer Canada. There will be a half marathon run or walk, a 5km option and a 1km fun run. All runs will start and finish at Santa’s Village. For more information visit www.MuskokaRunning.com

 

Wednesday September 8^th

There will be an open house for anyone interested in Taoist Tai Chi on September 8^th at the Huntsville Royal Canadian Legion. The Tai Chi will then be held on Wednesdays for 12:30pm -2pm. If you have any questions, call 788-3713.

 

Friday September 10^th

The Huntsville Social Group is holding a “Jukebox Jive” dance on Fri. Sept 10 from 8pm-1am at the Royal Canadian Legion in Huntsville. Music by Norm Bates and Associates. Tickets are $10 at the door. For information, contact Anne at 788-9365 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Friday September 10^th

There will be a charity BBQ in support of the Terry Fox Run on Friday Sept. 10^th, 11am-2pm, at the Kawartha Credit Union in the Tim Horton’s Plaza, Bracebridge. All proceeds will go to the local Bracebridge Terry Fox Run. Come out and support this great cause!

 

Saturday September 11^th

The Bracebridge Parkinson SuperWalk takes place Saturday, September 11th at Bracebridge Public School, as one of 87 community walks across the country. Canadians coast to coast are gearing up to raise money to meet this year’s $3 million goal. For more information on SuperWalk and to register please visit www.parkinsonsuperwalk.ca or call 1.800.565.3000.

 

Saturday September 11^th

The 9^th Annual Motorcycle Ride for Glenn happens on Sat. Sept 11^th at the Delta Grandview Resort. Registration from 9a-10a, drivers meeting at 10:15am. Ride starts at 10:30am, rain or shine and returns to Grandview at approximately 1:30pm.  Cost is $25 for drivers and $5 for passengers, and registration includes lunch and prizes. Proceeds support 2 bursaries for graduation Huntsville High School students and Hospice Huntsville. For information, call Wayne at 636-5721 or John at 789-5479.

 

Saturday September 11^th

The Highland Rovers Snowmobile Club is holding a fundraising BBQ on Sat. Sept 11^th from 4pm-11pm at the Clear Lake Bay Lake Community Hall, located at Hwy 592 and Bay Lake Road. Tickets are $15 for adults, $7 for children 5-12, and are available at the door. There will also be a bar and silent action. Come out and support the Highland Rovers! For information, contact Jan at 685-7739 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Saturday September 11^th

The 125^th Stisted Fall Fair takes place on Saturday September 11^th.  Grounds open at 9am, horse show starts at 9:30. Shop from the handcraft vendors, and live music begins at 3pm. Take part in the costume contest with prizes for the best ‘good old day’ outfit.

 

Saturday September 18^th  

A charity golf tournament to benefit the Muskoka Ballet Scholarship Fund will be held on Sat. Sept. 18^th at Whispering Pines in Huntsville. Includes 9 holes of golf, BBQ, entertainment, prizes, and 2 beverage tickets. $50 per person, or $90 per couple. Tee times from 12pm-5pm.  To purchase your ticket, call Whispering Pines at 789-4559 or Miss Brenda at the Huntsville School of Ballet at 787-0301.

 

Saturday September 18^th  

A community policing meeting will be held at the Dorset Rec Centre on Tuesday September 21^st starting at 7:30. All are welcome. For information, call 766-996.

 

Saturday September 18^th  

Royal Canadian Legion in Sundridge Branch 467 is holding a Roof Raising Roast Beef Dinner and Dance on Sat. Sept 18^th. Dinner will be held from 5 pm-6:30pm, with the dance to follow with live local entertainment. Tickets are $12.00 per person, available at the door or the bar. Everyone welcome, with all proceeds to the roof fund.

 

Sunday September 19^th

The 30^th Annual Terry Fox Run will be held at various locations throughout the area on Sun Sept 19^th. Communities holding runs include Bala, Bracebridge, Huntsville, Mactier, Minett, Gravenhurst, North Bay, and many others across Canada. The Terry Fox Run is an innovative and volunteer-led event, all-inclusive, non-competitive, with no corporate sponsorship, incentives or fundraising minimums. If you can’t participate, donate. To find a runsite, register or donate, visit  www.terryfox.org

 

Sunday October 3^rd

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure in Muskoka will be held in Dwight on Sunday, October 3^rd. Registration is now open, teams and individuals are signing up daily.  Everyone is welcome. Individuals can run/walk/jog/push a friend or even walk their puppies. To register visit http://www.runforthecure.com/site/PageServer?pagename=run_home. For the facebook page, search Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure in Muskoka.

 

Ongoing in the Community

 

The Huntsville Otters are looking for Billet Families for this hockey season. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Brian O'Leary at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or visit www.huntsvilleotters.com

 

Get out and paddle this summer for a good cause! Algonquin Outfitters hosts a kayaking night each Wednesday at 6pm, with proceeds donated to the Huntsville Animal Shelter. Arrive at 5pm for a short lesson on paddling, and then at 6pm head to Lake Vernon and back. Cost is only $15 per person, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

The Huntsville Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers. If you have a love for animals and can spare some time they could use your help! Help with exercising the dogs, assisting with daily chores, socializing with and grooming cats or helping with fundraising. For more information, call 789-6356.

 

The Muskoka O.S.P.C.A in Bracebridge is looking for volunteers to help take care of animals in the shelter. If you can spare a few hours a week the O.S.P.C.A needs volunteers to help with pet walking, dishes, laundry or cleaning kennels.  Good quality dog and cat canned food, or monetary donations are always welcome. Call 645 6225, or visit them at 4 Ferrier road, just off Cedar Lane. 

 

The Women’s Own Resource Centre is offering entrepreneurial skills training in their Emsdale and South River locations. 2 hours per week for 10 weeks starting September 21^st. If you are thinking of starting a business or growing an existing one, register ASAP to secure your spot. Call Dawna at 705-386-9672.

 

The Dorset Daubers Art Club meets Wednesdays from 10am-12pm. Bring your own project, materials and work. $1 per person. For information call Martie at 766-0857.

 

Bike Night!  Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to come out to attend a weekly meet & greet and help support local charities each Monday night at the Huntsville Place Mall, at 7pm. For information, contact Bob at 787-0501.

 

The Muskoka Tourette Syndrome Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the Month at Muskoka Falls Public School from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Individuals with TS, family members, educators, and interested community members are welcome to attend the meetings. For information, please contact Shawn at 645-2530 or visit the website at www.tourette.ca

 

The Armour, Ryerson and Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society’s Farmer’s Market is held at the Burk’s Falls Fair Grounds in Exhibit Building located at east side of Arena every Tuesday morning until October 12th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. Enjoy cosmo smoked meats, fresh local produce, crafts, bake goods, and other sale items.

 

Volunteers are currently needed for the VON (Victorian Order of Nurses) Simcoe County/Muskoka SMART Program (Senior's Maintaining Active Roles Together). The SMART Program is a gentle yet effective exercise program for seniors who may be frail, isolated or at risk of falls. They offer in home and small group classes, lead by trained volunteers. Volunteers are needed for Huntsville, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and surrounding areas.  Free training is provided, no experience necessary, must be 18 years and older.  CPR and First Aid training at no cost.  Volunteers are scheduled for a minimum of 1 hour per week, with the option to do more. For more information, please contact Lindsay Lima, SMART Program Coordinator for Muskoka at 705-737-5044 ext. 223 or mailto: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Bingo! The Armour, Ryerson & Burk's Falls Agricultural Society will once again host monthly bingo upstairs in the Karl Crozier hall at the Burk's Falls Arena Elevator available. Bingo is held on the first Saturday of the month. Doors open at 5:00pm with mini games starting at 6:00pm.  Regular games starting at 7pm. 2 card strip minimum to play.  The maximum Jackpot is $500.00. All proceeds are going to Junior Entertainment and prizes at their annual fall fair on September 5^th & 6^th.

 

Adult Volleyball is held at The Kearney Community Centre every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:00pm. For more information call Karen at 636-7260.

 

Adult Volleyball is held at The Dorset Rec Centre every Thursday from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Come join in the fun! Cost is $1 per person.

 

The Emsdale Men’s Cancer Support Group meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Emsdale Emmanuel United Church. The group is open to males who have experienced any type of cancer and who are willing to share individual experiences. For more information contact Frank at 636-7127. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

A Young Women’s Cancer Support Group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Fairvern Nursing Home in Huntsville. Women 18 to 45 share their personal journey in a supportive and non-judgmental, environment.  For information, call 706-3656 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Wii Have Fun- The Burk's Falls, Armour & Ryerson Union Public Library is holding "Wii Have Fun" Saturdays beginning at 1 p.m. with different Wii games and challenges each week.  Please call the Library at 382-3327 for more information.  The Library is located at 39 Copeland in Burk's Falls.

 

The Muskoka Photography Club meets every third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are downstairs at the Raymond Community Centre between 7:00 – 9:00pm. The gathering consists of reviewing one or two photos from attending members and then a discussion/learning session on various camera topics and/or photographic computer programs.  The meeting is hosted by Paul Bennett, one of Muskoka’s renowned photographers.  There is no charge to attend, and all levels of photographers are welcome. 

 

A charity bike night happens every Wednesday night from 6:30 till 8:00pm at the Gravenhurst Wharf, featuring food, entertainment, and 50/50 draws. The group will be giving to six charities this year. Over the last 10 years they have given out tens of thousand of dollars to Muskoka charities. For more information call 705-801-5186

 

A Breast Cancer support group meets on the second Thursday of each month from 7:00pm-9:00pm at Pinegrove Fellowship Baptist Church at Pine Street and Taylor Road, in Bracebridge. For more information call Nancy at 767-3599.

 

St. Andrew’s Church Youth Group for Grades 6, 7 and 8! The group meets Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:30. For more information, call Jez at 789-7122.

 

The Canopy Playgroup Starting on September 13, families with children ages 0-5 are invited to a playgroup on Monday & Friday from 9:30-12:00 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

 

The Muskoka MS Support Group meets on the second Monday of the month from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at Pinegrove Fellowship Baptist Church in Bracebridge. For more information contact Nancy Bell; 705-789-5050, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

The Huntsville Norseman Air Cadet Squadron meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 9:00pm at Huntsville Public School.  If you are a youth between the ages of 12-18 you are eligible to join free of charge.  To learn more about the cadet program please contact Captain Norman Stapleford at 705-380-0674 or drop by any Wednesday night and meet the cadets and see what the program has to offer.

 

A Mom's & Tot's Playgroup meets on Tuesdays from 10am-12pm, downstairs at the Dorset Rec Centre. For more info, call Cheryl at 766-0874.

 

The "Getting Ready for Baby" series of classes consists of three 2-hour sessions before baby arrives and one 2-hour session after baby is here. This series is available for expectant parents during the last 3 months of pregnancy. The "Getting Ready for Baby" series is available in Gravenhurst, Bracebridge and Huntsville. For specific location, times and to register call Your Health Connection (705) 721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.

 

Immunizations- The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit provides regular immunization clinics at all office locations for infants through to seniors. Please contact Your Health Connection at (705) 721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. if you have questions or to book an appointment.

 

The Huntsville Lions Club Rama Bus runs every third Monday of the month. $5.00 dollars includes the bus ride and buffet dinner ($20.00 value). The bus leaves the Huntsville Place Mall at 4:20pm and returns to Huntsville by 11:00pm. To book a seat, call 789-2207.

 

Do you have a question about how to manage your diabetes or pre-diabetes? Everyone is welcome to attend the Bracebridge Diabetes centre drop in and Meter check every Monday from 2:00pm til 4:00pm. The centre is located at 205 Hiram Street on the second floor. For more information call 705-645-8824. A certified diabetes nurse educator and registered dietician will be available.

 

The Gravenhurst Legion- Join them Thursdays from 6:00pm to 10:30pm for Bingo in the Upstairs Hall. On Saturdays from 2:00 to 4:00pm there will be a meat draw in the downstairs lounge. Roast beef, Chicken, ribs and steaks are all available. For more information contact the Gravenhurst Legion.

 

Bracebridge Public Library is pleased to announce a digital library where card holders can browse, check out, and download best-selling and classic audiobooks.  The "Virtual Branch" is available any time of day from anywhere in the world.  Visit www.bracebridge.library.on.ca , click on "Search Online Resources" and try OverDrive today.

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