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• The Creemore Echo •
Friday, November 12, 2010
Community Calendar Friday, November 12 to Friday, December 31
• Arboreal Art at Maplestone Gallery, 142 Mill Street. Various artists, over 45 pieces of new work. www.maplestonegallery.com
Saturday, November 13
• Show Continues. “Intricacy and Naked Clay” featuring the work of sculptor Frith Bail and illustrator Paulette Dennis at the Mad & Noisy Gallery, 154 Mill St. Creemore. Show runs to November 29. www.madandnoisy. com 466-5555.
Saturday, November 13
• Cedar Shingle Sale at Foodland from 9 am to noon for the roof of the Creemore Log Cabin. Shingles are $5 each and you are invited to write your name or the name of anyone you want to honour (children, grandchildren, other family or friends).
Submit your community events info@creemore.com phone: (705) 466-9906 fax: (705) 466-9908
This Weekend
• (MC)2 presents Rural Source Water Protection Meeting at Mono Community Centre, Mono Centre from 9:30 am to noon. This morning speaker series event will address the topic of protecting ground & surface water resources in the Headwaters area & geared towards the rural landowner. Sponsored by Creemore Springs Brewery. www.monomulmur.com or (705) 435-5093 for details. • Curiosity House Monthly Story Hour from 10:30 to 11:15 am. Children from 18 months to 6 years of age will have the opportunity to listen to captivating stories with Miriam, share the love of reading and complete a small activity. • Benefit Concert for Maggie Arnold from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Hwy 124, just south of Nottawa. Potluck & Silent Auction. $10 at D&L Variety, Hennessy’s & Barb’s Clothes Closet.
• The Ballagh Bunch – a talented musical family at Stayner Centennial United Church at 7:30 pm. Great family entertainment. Adults $12.50, children to 12 years $5. Call 445-8259 or 4282249 for tickets. • Friends of the Mad River welcome Juno Nominees Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle to the Avening Hall for a night of terrific music. Openers Seldon & Farquhar and Luther Wright. Tickets on sale now. For more information aveninghall.wordpress.com or contact sara@creemore.com (705) 466-9906.
Sunday, November 14
• Church Services are on page 5. • John Halifax turns 100. Born November 19, 1910. born in Collingwood. Join us at the New Lowell Legion from 1 to 3 pm to celebrate his birthday.
Upcoming Events Tuesday, November 16
• Sounds of the Solar System. Crystal Bowl & Planet Gong Concert with David Hickey of Crystal Journey at Station on the Green at 7:30 pm. Improvised music with sonically pure & powerful, all acoustic instrumentation. $20 at door. Bring yoga mat or blanket, chairs available. www.crystaljourney.ca
Wednesday, November 17
• Watch Canada AM this morning from 6 to 9 am & see the local Cadets at Operation Santa Claus as they pack Christmas gifts for the military in Barrie. Canada AM will do 12 4 minute segments this morning at the event. • Flu Clinic at Stayner Arena from 1 to 7 pm. • Creemore Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting on at 7:30 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church Hall, 22 Caroline Street West. There will be a brief meeting to discuss current issues, program ideas for next year, the induction of the board and then a time to socialize and to have some fun. All are welcome.
pm. Lunch 11 am to 1 pm. Soup, sandwich, dessert & beverage for $6. Everyone welcome. • Diabetes Expo – A free event featuring expert speakers and diabetes exhibitors. From 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at Georgian College, Alumni Hall, Bldg K, Barrie Campus. Learn the shocking revelation of hidden sugars and how to burn 46% more calories by walking differently. Parking at the college is $5/car so carpooling is encouraged. For more information, call (705) 737-3611 ext. 28
Sunday, November 21
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Urban Flute Ensemble from Toronto providing works from a variety of musical periods covering baroque to modern, including Bach to Scott Joplin. Violin, Cello, Flute. 3 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. $15 for this concert available at Creemore Echo and Curiosity House.
Monday, November 22
Thursday, November 18 to Sunday, November 21
• Clearview Township’s Council Meeting at 7 pm at the Council Chambers.
Friday, November 19
• Blue Mountain Snowdrifters Monthly Meeting, all welcome at Clearview Administration Building, 217 Gideon Street, Stayner at 7:30 pm. • Health and Financial Wellness Seminar. Free. Waterside Retirement Lodge at 7:30 pm. Speakers Anna Dionisio of Georgian Bay Optometry Clinic and Kathleen Caswell of Investors. Refreshments will follow. Call Lacey Perkins at (705) 429-8626 to reserve your spot, as space is limited. 239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach.
• Wasaga Community Theatre Productions presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Wasaga Beach RecPlex at 8 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. Tickets from $12 to $18 available Major’s Guardian Pharmacy & IDA Pharmacy in Wasaga Beach. www.wasagacommunitytheatre.com • Curiosity House’sAuthor Presentation at Nottawasaga & Creemore Public School from noon to 1:30 pm with Hugh Brewster& his newly released book Prisoner of Dieppe: World War II, Alistair Morrison, Occupied France, 1942 (in the new I am Canada series). It is an historically accurate novel which details the experiences of a young Canadian soldier during one of the worst battles of the Second World War. Hugh will be available to sign copies of many of his titles. This fascinating and informative event is open to the public. We encourage you to join us. • Creemore Legion Friday Night Supper will be a roast beef supper. It will be served from 5 to7 pm. RSVP by November 15 to 466-2202 so you will not be disappointed.
Saturday, November 20
• Mosaic Class for Beginners & Intermediate led by Jean Loney at Maplestone Gallery. All day class. Contact suzannesteeve@earthlink.net or (705) 520-2067 to register. • St. Luke’s ACW Annual Snow Flake Bazaar from 11 am to 2 pm at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. Home baking, Penny Table, crafts, draw prizes. Lunch $7. Come out and enjoy a good lunch and chat with your friends. • The Catholic Women’s League of St. Patrick’s Parish will be holding their annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 am to 1 pm in St. Patrick’s parish hall on William St. in Stayner. Crafts, baking, knitting, penny table, bottles table and tea. Free admission. For more information call (705) 428-2124. • Christmas in the Country at Feversham Hall (attached to the arena) Grey Rd. 2 Feversham from 9 am to 4 pm. Shop for that one of a kind gift! For more information please call (519) 922-1010. • Fall Bazaar and Bake Sale at Zion Presbyterian Church, 14 Margaret Street, Angus from 9 am to 2
Tuesday, November 23
Thursday, November 25
• Annual Christmas Craft Night with Wendy Kasts of JoDee’s Florist at New Lowell United Church at 7 pm. Presented by The Catholic Women’s League of Brentwood and the United Church Women . Create a Christmas arrangement $18 per person . Call Laurie at 428-5537 or Sandra at 424 6497 to book a spot.
Friday, November 26
• Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Rob Robertson at the Creemore Legion at 7 pm. Please consider this your cordial invitation to all who knew him.
Saturday, November 27
• Flu Clinic at Station on the Green in Creemore from 10 am to 4 pm. • Mixed Dart Tournament at New Lowell Legion. Two-Men/Two-Women Teams are welcome and the cost is $40 per team. Registration from 9 to 10 am. Call Gordon at 424 4814 to book early. • Singhampton Firefighter’s Santa Claus Parade at 2 pm. Buy a Christmas Wreath for $20 & support the Hall. Call 444-0557 for information.
Sunday, November 28
• Creemore Art Jam at Station on the Green from 12:30 to 4:30 pm. Come join in on an afternoon of art & create your own CreemoreCentric masterpiece. $35 includes your canvas, art materials, instruction & show entry fee. Pre-registration required. Call (705) 466-5742 or gailcaswell@sympatico.ca. Hosted by Purple Hills Arts & Heritage Society.
Tuesday, November 30
• Collingwood G&M Hospital Live Radio Auction on 95.1 The Peak FM from 6 to 9 pm. Hotline is (705) 446-9510 pre-registration from 5 to 6 pm. See
cgmhf.com for details. • Brentwood Horticulture Annual Meeting at Brentwood Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.. Please call Joyce at 424-1425 for more information.
Friday, December 3
• Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Station on the Green at 6:30 pm.
Saturday, December 4
• Breakfast with Santa at Nottawasaga and Creemore Public School. Pancake and sausage breakfast. Also Kids Shopping Room, Treasure Tray Raffles, Kids Craft Room, Silent Auction and a visit with Frosty the Snowman and Santa! Doors open at 9 am. Children $3. adults $6, family of 4 $16, family of 5 $19. • Santa Claus Parade starts at 1:30 pm. Visit with Santa following the parade at Station on the Green. If you would like to register your float, call 466-3130.
Sunday, December 5
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Dan LaBrash (guitar) and Kim Stevenson (flute) play selection of classical and reflective contemporary works. 3 pm at St. Luke’s. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House and Creemore Echo.
Sunday, December 12
• St. Luke’s Gift of Music Concert. Diva Sahara Sloan and Friend (Tenor Andrew Byerlay) from the Glenn Gould School sing solos and duets from operatic and seasonal repertoire. Tickets $15 available at Curiosity House and Creemore Echo.
Friday, December 31
• New Year’s Eve at New Lowell Legion featuring live band Vertigo from 9 pm to 1 am. Buffet and prizes. $20 per adult. Tickets available at Legion.
Collingwood General & Marine Hospital 459 Hume Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 1W9
Interested in taking an active role in governance leadership at your local Hospital? Consider the commitment to becoming a member of the (volunteer) Advisory Committee Member of the Community Mental Health Services at the General and Marine Hospital (G&M) in Collingwood. The Community Mental Health Services is actively seeking dynamic candidates with vision and strong personal and professional integrity for several positions on the Community Advisory Committee – Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Clearview and Blue Mountains. As well, the Committee composition is representative of the skills required to assist with strategic guidance. Fund raising is not requires. The Community Mental Health Service is currently seeking candidates who, preferably although not necessarily, have skills in communications, public relations, project management, finance, or a clinical background. Interested applicants are asked to submit a written letter of interest and their resume to Mr. Dale Graham, Administrative Co-Lead Community Mental Health Services, 459 Hume Street, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 1W9 or for further information call Joan McLeod, Administrative Assistant to Community Mental Health Services at 705-444-6600.