Medical Clinic Expansion/Dr. Recruitment Fundraiser
July 28, 2009
Tim Archer Country award winning artist “ARCHER” is Making an appearance at the Bijou Theater in Chesley August 8th from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. – one night only. Performing hits from both CD’s “Archer” and “Blue of the Sky”. Don’t miss this one time only performance at the Bijou in downtown Chesley.
This event is a fundraiser for the Chesley Medical Clinc Expansion Project.
Tickets for this event are available for only $15 each.
Available at
The Flower Shoppe and Music Store (see Sue – Downtown Chesley) and Chesley Chamber of Commerce (see Liz Adams). You can also get more info by emailing Liz at cdcc@bmts.com
What a great way to give and show your support for a great cause.
Check out Tim Archer online.
Making Compost Tea
July 22, 2009
Compost tea is a solution that improves the health of soil, which in turn improves the health of the plants that grow in that soil.
Volunteers Needed
July 21, 2009
Hey, wanna volunteer and have a load of fun while you’re doing it?
We are in need of some people who will give us 12 hours of their time. You’ll need to be able to work a video camera and a computer. What, is this for real? you might be asking as you read…
Absolutely, we are going to be at Summerfolk 34 on August 14, 15 & 16. 2009. We’re looking for some folks who can give us a hand taking videos, running the Speaker’s Corner and working in the Folk-E Centre.
If you’re interested, give us a call 519-371-7611 (ask for Ryan or Deb) or you can use our contact form. (Please put volunteer in the subject line.)
Great. Now you know what we need… looking forward to hearing from you!
Keady Market
July 21, 2009
If you wanted to start up a wildly successful farmer’s market, where would it be located? In a small, out of the way little village? What day of the week, Tuesday? Not very likely! Ha!
Well, with everything from livestock (small and large), baked goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, crafts, clothing and so much more, you can definitely spend hours at the Keady Market. It’s an open air market that’s located 10 miles southwest of Owen Sound and open 7 am to 2 pm each Tuesday… year round. Image that… a really small village and on a Tuesday to boot!
The market was established in 1950 originally as a livestock exchange until one day a local apple farmer decided to bring fruit from his orchard. He sold it at the entrance to the cattle barn. Things snowballed and now there’s more than 200 vendors each week.
The vendors arrive early and set up in the field behind the livestock auction building, creating row upon row of browsing opportunities.
Wandering around the grounds, some of the goods you can find include family run fruit and vegetable stands, Mennonite baking, homemade sausages, herbs, flowers, live fish, pond plants, antiques, odds and ends, clothes, shoes and even puppies and kittens for sale. I’ve even seen a few hedgehogs for sale.
There’s always a deal to be had and a bargain to be struck. The indoor livestock portion of the market is open year round, with the outdoor vendors appearing only during the warmer months. July and August see the biggest crowds and greatest number of sellers so it’s best to show up early.
Each week is a new adventure at the Keady Market… hope to see you there!
Harbour Nights – July 19, 2009
July 20, 2009
Dean McTaggart and Danny Brooks entertained the crowd at Harbour Nights on Sunday. Here are a few photos fromt the event.
A Knight Out in Owen Sound – Music & Movies at Kelso Beach
July 17, 2009
The Celebrate Summer Owen Sound Music & Movies series runs Friday nights (July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 21). Enjoy a movie and some musical talent.
Tonight was the first in the series at the Kelso Beach Park Amphitheatre featuring area artist Erica Knight. Some compare her sounds to the likes of Kt Tunstall, the folk-rock bounce of Natalie Merchant and at times the country-soul groove of Norah Jones.
Details for each music and movie night can be foiund on the Celebrate Owen Sound website
South West LHIN
July 17, 2009
In 2006, the Ontario government created Local Health integration Networks (LHINs) to plan, coordinate and fund local health services.
The South West LHIN is working to update their three-year integrated Health Service Plan so they are hosting a series of cummunity sessions throughout the area to:
- Share information about current trends and issue
- Listen to ideas and concerns about the health care system
- Celebrate recent enhancements to the health care system
- Receive feedback feedback on proposed priority areas for improvements
These public forums will have an ‘open house’ format allowing people to participate in a variety of ways. While there is no requirements to arrive right at the start, you may want to plan for a one-hour time commitment.
Sessions in our area:
Owen Sound on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at the Bayshore, 1900 3rd Ave. E. from 7 to 9 p.m.
Lion’s Head on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at the Arena, 30 Tackabury Street from 7 to 9 p.m.
Kincardine on Monday, September 14, 2009 at the Davidson Centre, 601 Durham Street from 7 to 9 p.m.
For more information visit www.southwestlhin.on.ca or email southwest@lhins.on.ca
Dave of the Scone Mill and Bicycle Shop
July 16, 2009
Have you ever seen a wall made of bicycles?
Dave of the Scone Mill and Bicycle Shop shows off his “Wall of Bicycles”. The mill also has a functioning water wheel that produces enough energy to power 60 to 70 houses.
Next time you’re in the area… stop by and check it out.
Owen Sound: Economic Development Action Plan
July 16, 2009
Owen Sound has a plan to keep our Scenic City vibrant and healthy.
In a nutshell the plan is to:
1. Prioritize the Downtown and Harbourfront Area
2. Retain, Expand and Attract Local Businesses
3. Strengthen the City’s Physical Infrastructure/Social Networks
4. Distinguish our Sense of Place
5. Market the City
6. Innovating City Hall
7. Regional Development and
8. Skill Enhancement
You can read and/or download the official plan here.
You can submit comments to:
Economic Development & Tourism Department
City of Owen Sound
808 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4
Telephone 519-376-4440 Ext. 236
www.owensound.caa>
E-Business, E-Commerce: Are You Online?
July 15, 2009
What is E-Business?
E-Business is the use of Internet Technology to facilitate doing business. It doesn’t have to be complex or costly to achieve benefits of E-Business.
More and more businesses are moving forward to the internet. In today’s world, it’s a smart move to have a website. There are different kinds of websites out there to choose from. Static sites are a simple one page that shows the business name, address, logo and perhaps a little about the business. We all know that there are some websites that are very involved showcasing various aspects of a business. Many are moving to e-commerce sites where you can do all your shopping online.
Would E-Business be beneficial to your business?
There are good resources out there to help small businesses decide. The Ministry of Small Business has a really helpful website that has solid information to help you make your choice. They even have a great E-Business Toolkit that you can download.
Need some local help? The Business Enterprise Centre in Owen Sound and the Bruce Community Futures Development Corporation in Kincardine are there to help you.
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