Back by popular demand, the Mad & Noisy Gallery is once again mounting a community-based “Creemore-centric” show for the month of January.

Professional and amateur artists of all ages were challenged to render art in their own style on any subject related to life in Creemore in a 10” x 10”

frame. The finished paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures will be hanging on the gallery’s feature wall for the month of January, with the opening reception scheduled for Saturday, January 10th between 2 and 5 pm.

The Mad & Noisy Gallery, which is located on the main street of Creemore at

154 Mill St., is open weekends and on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays.

 

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 200 Maple Street, Collingwood                                     (please use the door from the parking lot, closest to Maple St. and follow the signs to the room)

7:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.                      

Event: Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be a challenging yet rewarding journey. The Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County holds a monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting where caregivers can discuss issues and successes in a confidential and supportive environment.   For further information call the Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County at (705) 722-l066.

 

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre Thornbury

9:00 am to 7:00 pm each day

Enjoy watching the talent of local skaters. There will be 230 skaters representing 11 different skating clubs coming to participate in this fun competition to showcase their talents. There will be a cafe, raffle table and much more to enjoy. The proceeds of this event go to the Beaver Valley Athletic Association to support youth in the Thornbury area. For more information, please call Sharon at 519 599 6037.

 

Jan 17 - Join Tubbs Snowshoes to Stomp Out Breast Cancer

Location: Scenic Caves Nordic Centre, Town of Blue Mountains, Ontario

Registration: 11:30am

Walk: 12:30pm

Race: 1:15pm

The Tubbs Romp to Stomp out Breast Cancer Series is a 3km snowshoe walk or a 5km run that benefits the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Strap on a pair of Tubbs snowshoes at the Romp to Stomp to help create a future without breast cancer.

Scenic Caves Nordic Centre

Prizes for Top Fundraisers and Race Winners!

 

 

 

 

Feb 3 - Wear Your Toque Proudly on ToqueTuesday - Warm Your Head & Your Heart

The Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre is the local charity that has been recognized by RAISING THE ROOF to receive the proceeds from the sale of toques in the Georgian Triangle area.

By purchasing a stylish Canadian made toque for a minimum donation of $10 everyone can be a part of the solution to preventing homelessness.

Toques are available at the following locations:

 

RBC Banks – Collingwood, Stayner & Wasaga Beach

RBC Dominion Securities – Collingwood

Esso Station – First Street Collingwood

Marion’s Hair Salon – Thornbury

Thornbury Video

Be Mused Art Supplies

Georgian Triangle Housing Resource Centre – 275 First Street

 

 

 

 

Location: Village At Blue Mountain Conference Centre

Tickets are $40 available at Sunshine on a Cloudy Day, 174 Main St. Wasaga Beach or by phone at 422-1154

 

 

Feb 28 - Clearview’s Health and Leisure Showcase

Location: Stayner Community Centre, 269, Regina Street, Stayner

10am-2pm

Highlighting upcoming programmes and events through demonstration and information booths, conduct programme registration, network with colleagues.

For more information or to register contact Jacqueline Soczka at 428-6230 ext 249 (jsoczka@clearviewtwp.on.ca) or Dina Tull at 428-5024 (dtull@clearviewtwp.on.ca).

Online registration form available at: http://www.clearviewtwp.on.ca/index.php?option=com_artforms&formid=5&Itemid=99999

 

If you have a skill, or some free time during your day and would like an opportunity to volunteer please call Fiona @ 444-2457

 

Wasaga Beach Toastmasters meet every Tuesday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. For more information call 429-6416 or 429-5464.

 

Every Monday, LEGION CHARITY BINGO

Location: Normandy Room, Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario Street, Collingwood Starts 6:45 p.m.

 

 

 

Let’s Grow Screening Centre

Do you have a question or concern about how your child is developing? 

The Ontario Early Years Centre, is hosting the next Let’s Grow Screening Centre.

A professional will assess your child’s progress and, if necessary, refer you to support services. All parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome.

The next Let’s Grow Screening Centre will be at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 250A Peel Street in Collingwood and will take place on, Thursday, January 15th, 2009, 9:30am – 12:00 and, it’s free!

 

Call Health Connection (Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit) to find out more and to book an appointment.

Location: Ontario Early Years Centre, 250A Peel Street, Collingwood, every Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. and noon. A Public Health Nurse provides support to the group and helps individuals with breastfeeding concerns.

For more information, please call the Health Unit at 721-7520.

 

 

 

Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling your local health unit office at 445-0804, extension 7200 or visit their website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org for dates of a clinic near you.