COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
The Simcoe County Quilt Guild will meet at 1pm at the ANAF Club on George Street in Barrie. This month's guest speaker is karen McCleary, a long time meber, whose topic will be Top Ten Tips.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27TH
Essa Historical Society meets at the Thornton Library on Robert Street in Thornton at 1:30 pm. The topic is Show and Tell. Roll Call is to bring your favourite oldie. For more information call Olive Lee at (705) 458-9971.
The Barrie Parents of Twins & More, all Simcoe County, is hosting our next prenatal and post natal information session from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the Zehrs on Big Bay Point Road in the Community Room. This informative session covers nutrition during pregnancy, doctors care, hospital issues, preparing for birth and for coming home, and breastfeeding multiple babies among other topics. If you are interested in attending, or would like more information, contact Theresa at (705) 456-2417 or sanderst@rogers.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
A Eckankar Workshop Service will take place in Barrie at the Barrie Public Library in the Georgian Room on the first floor. The theme of the service is "Giving the secret to receiving". The workshop service will begin at 12:30pm and will run until 1:30pm. For more information, contact Gail (705) 726-3623. Everyone is welcome.

MONDAY, JANUARY 29TH
The Cookstown Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meetings will be held at the South Simcoe Police service outlet at the Cookstown Mall. The meeting starts at 6:45 pm - all are welcome to attend.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
The Simcoe County Arts and Crafts Association will be holding a craft sale at 1pm at the Simcoe County Museum. Bring craft supplies, books, magazines or craft items you have started and never finished, or don't want anymore. Label items with your name clearly and have the price marked before you arrive. Sale starts promptly at 1pm. This is a fundraiser for SCACA, so SCACA will take 15% of the sale price and you will get the remainder. The cost is $7 for non members, $5 for members. For information, call Janice Baird (705) 733-9615.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
A Valentine's Dance, sponsored by the Thornton Area Action Committee starts at 8pm at the Thornton Arena. Featuring DJ 'Keep them Dancing', there will be door and spot prizes and lunch at 11pm. For tickets call (705) 458-9054.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH
The York-Simcoe Naturalists Group will hold a General Meeting at 7:30 pm. The speaker will be Christina Sharp, East Holland Watershed Coordinator at the LSRCA. She will be talking about the East Holland River restoration projects and initiatives that are taking place in the sub watershed. The meeting will take place in the River Drive Park Community Centre, 20 Oak Avenue in River Drive Park (off the Queensville Side Road, north of Holland Landing) Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. For more information, call (905) 895-2329 or 1- 800-216-3830.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
The Prostate Cancer Support Group, Man to Man, will meet at 7:30pm at the Canadian Cancer Society office, 64 Cedar Point Drive, Unit 1406 in Barrie. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month. Ladies are welcome and will meet separately. For more information, call (705) 726-8032.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH
"Love is in the Air" is a talent night, showcasing locals of all ages at St. James United Church in Stroud. Vocalists, instrumentalists, small groups, poetry, drama, readings, comedians... all acts are welcome. Call Donna at (705) 436-2578 to book an opportunity to make your debut.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
Roast Beef Supper will be held at Gilford United Church. The cost is $13 for adults, $5 for children under 12. There will be two sittings; 5:00 and 6:30 pm. For tickets, call (705) 456- 2006.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH
The Grange Cafe will be held from 7 - 10pm at the Grange Hall in Lefroy. This is a community event geared towards all ages, and to all who enjoy a good cup of coffee, tea, espresso and as well as some delicious desserts such as cakes, muffins, biscotti and much more. For information on the event, call Andrea (705) 436-7171 or Pat (705) 436-3575 or email simcoeliving@rogers.com.