COMMUNITY EVENTS
A directory of what is happening in your community
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ISSUES & INTERESTS The York- Simcoe Naturalists is a young club looking for new members. Contact: Cathryn Rees at 905-775-7021, e-mail: wilcor@ sympatico.ca.

South Simcoe Community Information Centre "CONTACT" at 146 Victoria St. W. Alliston. Call (705) 435-4900, Fax 705-435-1106. Website: www.csolve.net/-contact, or Email: contact@ focuscdc.on.ca. Be a face in the fight against cancer The Innisfil Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society needs volunteers. Their involvement enables the Canadian Cancer Society to fund cancer research, provide information, services and to support people living with cancer. Call: 436- 1060 or 726-8032. The Canadian Mental Health Association of Barrie-Simcoe supports the development and continuance of self-help groups as a viable community resource for individuals experiencing difficulties. Self-Help groups can provide; support and understanding through difficult times; an opportunity to meet with others who have experienced similar difficulties; information and education; a safe and comfortable environment; suggestions regarding coping strategies that help to get through difficult times. For further information contact the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Branch at 705-726-5033 or 1- 800-461-4319.

Donations are needed for Music Fun Night at the Gilford United Church. If you have any old or unused music instruments like tambourines, shakers, chimes, drums or other fun instruments, call Dawn at (705) 456-2555. MONDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Stroud Branch, meetings are held the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Gilford and District Horticultural Society meets second Monday of the month from March to November at Churchill Community Centre at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. Call Mona Rea at 456-0132 or Eveline Teras at 436-4776 for more info.Al-Anon meetings take place every Monday at Innisfil Community Church at 8:00 p.m. If you have a problem with someone else's drink, come and join the discussion group.

Innisfil Pipes & Drums meet for practice at the Legion in Bell Ewart, 1017 Robinson St. at 7 p.m. Always looking for new members. Phone Ken at (705) 456-3717.

TUESDAYS Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Thornton Library 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897 for more information. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

Cookstown Computer Club drop-in program for elementary students, 4 to 5 p.m. at the library.

T.O.P.S. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Library, Robert St., Thornton. For information call (705) 424-9433 or (705) 458- 0937. Stroud Seniors invite persons 55 + to join them for an afternoon of bid and progressive euchre, refreshments and companionship. 1 to 4 p.m. at St. Paul's Anglican Church Hall, Painswick. Call 436-1628.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm will be informal musical jamming sessions for anyone with a voice or instrument. If you are learning to play an instrument or like to sing and would enjoy having some fun and social time with simular minded people, come and join us. For more information, please call (705) 722-7755

St. Paul's Church, Innisfil (corner of Mapleview and Younge Street), Playgroup for tots, moms, dads, caregivers, and grandparents from 9:30-11:30 am. Come for a social time, friendship, play and snacks. For information, call (705) 431- 1694.

The Beta Classes will be held at the Innisfil Community Church starting January 9th at 1pm. Beta is a life changing program and the twelve week course will enable you to live free from fear, stress aniexty and the pain of past hurts and traumas. This program is offered at the Church from 1:00 - 2:30 pm. For more information, call Sherri McLaughlin at (705) 436-1611.

The Grange Hall in Lefroy hosts euchre beginning at 12 p.m. Every third Tuesday includes a pot luck lunch. The cost is $2, and there is a 50/50 draw as well. Both regular and bid euchre are played. A charge of 25 cents goes towards prizes. The event is open to everyone. For more information, call the Lefroy United Church at 456-2098. WEDNESDAYS Friends of the Innisfil Library, Lakeshore Branch, meet the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. New members are most welcome.

Euchre, bid euchre, Scrabble and cribbage is played at Alcona Seniors club every Wednesday at 11:30 to 3 p.m. at the ABC Hall on the 25th Sideroad below Innisfil Beach Rd. Refreshments and fun days. Bring a bag lunch.

Euchre every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30, Newton Robinson United Church in aid of Gwen Taylor Library. Refreshments.

Weight Loss Group. The Alcona Chapter of TOPS meets at 7:15 at Goodfellow Public School. Call Joan Davies at 436- 3197 after 6 and on weekends.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance. On Wednesdays, the mornings are alternated between the Churchill and the Cookstown Libraries from 10:00 a.m. to noon., and every Wednesday afternoon at the Stroud Branch from 1:30 - 3:30. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team Please call marilee or Kathy at (705) 728-0897. This initiative is funded by the government of Canada. The Cookstown Co-Operative Playgroup is at St. John's Anglican Church in Cookstown located on Hwy 89, east of Hwy 27. All pre-school children and their care-givers are welcome, as well as new members. The hours will be 9:30 to 12:00 every Wednesday & Thursday. Come out with your pre-school aged children (senior kindergarten and younger), have a snakc, make a craft and meet some new friends. For more information please call Brian Haas at (705) 458-8468. See you there!! THURSDAYS Euchre - Progressive and Bid, every Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion - 1017 Robinson, Bell Ewart 705-436- 1144, Betty.

Register for Book Book a six week afterschool program for ages 6 and up from 5-6 p.m. Call Innisfil Public Library, Cookstown Branch at 458-1273.

Job Search Assistance, help with job search, resumes, interview tips, job bank internet assistance at the Alcona Library from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please call Marilee or Kathy at (705) 728- 0897. Services provided at no charge by The Employment Outreach Team 728-3757, this initiative is funded by the government of Canada. Barrie Chapter of Schizophrenia Society of Ontario family support group meets the last Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Barrie-Simcoe Building, 39 High St., Barrie. For info contact 726-5033. The Parish of Churchill and Cookstown youth group meets every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Youth between the ages of 9-12 years are welcome to attend regardless of denomination. Please call Pam Gervais for information at (705) 735- 3484.

St Paul's Anglican Church, located on the corner of Mapleview and Yonge Street, has two new youth and young adult programs. From 6:30 - 8:00 pm we are beginning a study comparing the gospels and learning how and why they developed. For more information, call (705) 722-7755. The Painswick Horticultural Society meets on the third Thursday of each month from March to November. Meetings take place at the St. Paul's Anglican Church hall. SATURDAYS Barrie Farmers' Market, outside and inside Barrie City Hall. From 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fresh produce and fruit in season. For info please call 739-4204. SUNDAYS Overeaters Anonymoyus meets at the Mapleview Community Church at 7pm. Do you eat when you are not hungry? Is your weight affecting the way you live your life? It's not what you eat, it's what's eating you! For more information, call Anne at (705) 436-7921.

The Teen Youth Group of the Parish of Churchill and Cookstown meet at St. John's Anglican Church every other Sunday in the parish hall from 12:30 - 2:30 pm. All teens aged between 13-18 years are welcome to join regardless of denomination. Please call Pam at (705) 735-3484 for information.

Innisfil Leo Club meeting on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. Come meet new friends, help your community, get your community hours and have fun. The club meets at the Lions Hall at 982 Innisfil Beach Road. New members are welcome. For information call Lynda at 431-6231 or Sharon at 431-6168. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 21 The Simcoe County Quilters' Guild will meet at 1 p.m. at the ANAF Hall on George Street in Barrie. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our regularly scheduled programming has had to be cancelled. Please join us for our mystery program, as the executive is sure to use their creative talents to provide an afternoon of fun and fellowship. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 23 The Essa Historical Society meets at the Thornton Library, located on Robert Street, starting at 1:30 p.m. Guest speaker is Henry Jones from Roadshow Antiques at the 400 Market. Topic is antique appraisals and roll call is pioneer post offices. All are welcome to attend.

A cowboy dinner costume party will take place at the Masonic Lodge in Stroud, beginning at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 per person. The lodge is located at 2156 Victoria Street. For more information, call Hilda Neely at 722-6275. TUESDAY FEBRUARY 26 The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, along with its partners, will present new grants for landowners to protect our drinking water. This free event will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Tiffin Centre, 8195 8th Line, Utopia. Complimentary refreshments will be served. To reserve a seat, call Shannon Stephens at 424-1479 ext. 239.

Monthly Fiddle Dance and Jam Session for the Bond Head Olde Tyme Fiddle Club. All musicians, dancers and listeners are welcome to attend. The event will be held at the Bond Head Community Hall at the Highway 27 and 88 intersection. The show starts at 7 p.m., admission is $4. For more information, call Ed Elliotson at (519) 941-2134. SATURDAY MARCH 1 Ivy Minor Baseball will be holding registration at the Thornton Arena from 10 a.m. until noon. You can register your child for T Ball, Junior and Senior Rookie, Tyke, Peewee, Bantam and Midget teams. For more information, call Charlene at 739-9226.

The Thornton Ball Hockey League will be holding their Spring/Summer registration for men, ladies and children at the Thornton Arena from 10 a.m. until noon. The season starts April 14 and the cost is $100 per person. The league plays at the outdoor pad at the Thornton Arena. For more information, call Cory at 458-0203. FRIDAY MARCH 7 Shabbat Across Canada will be held at the Am Shalom Synagogue. Celebrate a Shabbat evening with other Jews across the country. A special service and dinner will take place. Call 792-3949 for more information. The synagogue is located at 767 Huronia Road in Barrie. SATURDAY MARCH 8 The Innisfil Lionesses are hosting a fundraiser for 16- year-old Krysta Rossit, who suffers from a congenital condition called C-ACC. As a result of the condition, the left and right sides of Rossit's brain are not attached, and she requires a service dog. The event will be called 4 Paws 4 Krysta Euchre, and will take place at the Innisfil Lions Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, and will include a buffet and prizes. For more information, call Debbie at 436-1256. FRIDAY MARCH 21 In Search of Jesus, an outdoor family adventure, will take place at New Life Church on Yonge Street. Walk back in time and experience the first Easter. Free tours begin at 9 a.m. All visitors must park at Sunset Speedway. For more information, or to book a tour, call 436-5413. WEDNESDAY MARCH 26 A cancer society tea will be held at The Wheel in Sandy Cove Acres from 2 to 4 p.m. The Glee Club will entertain, and there will be a video on cures for cancer presented. Tea, coffee and sweet treats will be available. Admission is $4, with proceeds being donated to cancer research. SATURDAY MARCH 29 The Grange Cafe will feature Poor Tom, a music group influenced by Celtic, folk, bluegrass and country roots, classic rock and classical music, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. The evening will also include coffee, tea and snacks. The Royal Canadian Legion's ladies auxiliary are hosting their annual Chili Cook-Off from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring a pot of chili and let the public decide who is the best, or come get a bowl, bun, water and ballot for $5. Anyone interested in entering a pot can call Maggie Barton at 456-7293 or Betty Donald at 436-1144. The legion is located at 1017 Robinson Street in Lefroy- Belle Ewart. SATURDAY APRIL 5 The Thornton Skating Club presents A Night at the Museum on-ice skating carnival, with shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per child or senior. For more information or tickets, call Charlene at 739- 9226.