WIARTON’S 1st FIELD TO FORK FEAST
May 28, 2010
A tantalizing treat awaits you on Sun. May 30 in Wiarton. The Grey Bruce Agricultural and Culinary Association is hosting a fundraiser for Wiarton’s 1st “Field to Fork Feast” Local Food event. .
Come to mingle with friends and nibble on a gastronomic feast of delicious local food prepared by our talented Grey Bruce and area chefs and/or food vendors such as Rocky Raccoon Cafe, Green Door Cafe, Stoney Keppel Bison, Keppel Cuisine, Delicious Dishes, Around the Sound, Grass Roots Organic, Rising Sun Organic Bakery, Noah’s Inn, Thyme for You, Mimi’s Rooftop Cafe, The Pickle Guy, Cape Chin Country Inn, Munshaw’s Bistro, 3 Guys and a Stove, Forsyth Farm, Harvest Moon Organic Bakery, Glen Colton Farm, chef from Longlane B&B, Becker Farm, Crosswell Farms, Johnson Farms and Becker Farm.
Listen to wonderful music from students and “Horsefeathers”, the accomplished duo of Ruth and Chuck Merrill playing lively accordion and mandolin music as you stroll around and chat; learn how to participate in an Experiential Silent Auction; visit our community non-profit table groups. Tap your toes to a demonstration by The Wiarton Steppers square dance club.
Hear interesting and important information on 100 Mile local food from 2 key 50 Mile local speakers with global perspectives at 1pm. and 3pm.
It will be held at Peninsula Shores District School which is the secondary/elementary school in Wiarton, from noon until 4pm. Some proceeds will go to The Salvation Army Local Food Bank (non-perishable food items accepted and appreciated too) and to the PSDS school Arts Department.
Tickets are only $20 for this most unique food feast and are available at Wiarton Video; Marydale’s Family Restaurant in Lion’s Head; Ginger Press in Owen Sound and Fretz’ Valu-mart in Sauble Beach and Meaford Chamber of Commerce.
There is an” Early Bird Prize” Draw for tickets purchased before May 22 as we expect 200 folks to come and our chefs and vendors need to prepare for you!
We challenged our chefs to use NO PLATES so that you can nibble and enjoy the fabulous food and the fun.
Bring an appetite!
Linda Thorn
freelance writer and Wiarton “Field to Fork” food committee member
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce Shuttle Bus
April 27, 2010
This year you wont’ have to drive to Summerfolk. Yup, that’s right. Habitat for Humanity is supplying a shuttle bus to Summerfolk.
The Georgian Bay Folk Society and Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce have signed an agreement that will provide shuttle bus service to and from the site of the Summerfolk Festival this year. Habitat for Humanity will organize shuttle bus service for festival goers coming from communities, campgrounds and vacation spots in Grey, Bruce and Simcoe counties. A specific list of pick up and drop off points is being developed at this time and will be made available later this spring.
This is a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce. Proceeds from shuttle ticket sales will go towards local projects such as building new affordable, sustainable homes in Grey Bruce. Prices for shuttle tickets will vary depending on location but will be reasonable.
For more information, follow the link.
What a great idea… and it’s a great way to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity too! Don’t miss the bus…
Big Music Fest 2010
April 27, 2010
Concert fans get a great show this summer at Kelso Beach in Owen Sound on Saturday, July 3rd. Big Music Fest is coming to the Sound! The lineup includes: Hedley, Our Lady Peace, Matthew Good, Finger Eleven and David Wilcox. (the lineup is subject to change)
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and Kelsey’s in Owen Sound, Barrie, Collingwood and Orangeville. Don’t miss out on the amazing line up. Tickets will be going fast.
Gates opens at 1:00pm
Performances start at approx. 1:10pm
Performances end at approx. 10:45pm
What a great kick off to the summer of 2010! Be there!
Hands On Therapy
January 5, 2010
There’s a new health & wellness centre in Owen Sound. Hands On Therapy has relocated (November of 2009) and expanded in their new location at 1042 2nd Ave. E., Owen Sound (across from Parson’s Photo).
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm by appointment only. Please call 519.416.2121.
Our Professionals:
Registered Massage Therapists
Owner Angie Taylor RMT (since 1998)
Chad Wonnacott RMT since 2009
Services:
Therapeutic Rehabilitation
Motor Vehicle Accident
Pregnancy
Stress Relief / Relaxation
Reflexologist / Nutritionist
Ashley Proulx
Want to be a part of this great new Health & Wellness Centre?
Hands On Therapy in Owen Sound is looking for holistic or natural health / wellness professional to rent room in newly renovated downtown clinic. Office includes phone, internet, fax, private room, reception area, kitchen w laundry and ample parking. Please contact 226.668.1179 or email – handsontherapyowensound@gmail.com
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Lazer Runner Owen Sound
January 4, 2010
There’s a great new place in Owen Sound to have some fun. You can get a group of friends together and go play laser tag at LaZer Runner Owen Sound. Doesn’t matter if you’re old or young… incredibly co-ordinated or a sports ninja… it’s fun for everyone, not matter what age or agility level.
My son recently had a birthday. He had played laser tag before and thought it would be a great way to celebrate his birthday. He invited a couple friends, his sister and one of her good friends. They had a ball. The boys kicked some serious butt the first game, so after that they started mixing things up. There are 7 exciting game scenarios to choose from.
A little about laser tag:
The arena floor houses barriers where players can hide from their opponents. Music, sound effects and simulated fog will fill the air.
Each participant wears a lightweight fibre optic vest and is equipped with a phaser.
The aim is to “tag” the vests of opposing team members with a laser beam as many times as possible during a 10-minute game, while also protecting against opposing shots.
A tagged player is disarmed for five seconds. Sentry pods, which are located in the middle of the arena floor, also fire lasers at players, creating another obstacle.
The phaser emits a radio signal that records each player’s score, based on the number of successful hits, minus tags from an opponent. There are two “home bases” on the arena floor, which can be invaded by opposing teams.
Did I play, not this time… I figured they’d all gang up on the old girl… but be sure that next time I will!
LaZer Runner Owen Sound is located 1125 8th Street East, Owen Sound (in front of The Brick).
Hours: Wednesday – Friday 3:30 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Sunday 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm; Snow and PD days 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Call first to be sure of the hours. 226-664-0119.
Thanks Norm! The kids had a fantastic time.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Checkerboard
December 30, 2009
February isn’t very far away… Ground Hog Day Festivities in Wiarton are going to be bigger and better than ever before.
George Arthur Burnside is producing a live variety show which will be the Wake Up Willie Kickoff Event for the newly improved and expanded Wiarton Willie Festival. The show is on Monday February 01, 2010, 8:00 p.m. at Peninsula Shores District School in Wiarton.
The cast of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Checkerboard includes Sharon and George, Suzanne Beaudry, Bill Dickson and Max Clark (musical director) – we’re in rehearsals now.
There is limited seating for this one show only performance… so get your tickets early!!
Tickets are $15. each and can be bought in advance at Northern Confections in Wiarton, Macbeths Cafe & Bakery in Sauble Beach and Stedmans in Tobermory.
For more information, please call 519-534-1400 ext. 123.
It would be great to see you there!
A Natural Image Photography
December 30, 2009
Christie Newton-Schmidt grew up in Grey-Bruce with a camera in her hand. After high-school she headed to Fanshawe College in London, Ontario to study photography. Besides being a wife and mother of three, Christie operates a daycare and is a professional photographer as well. Wow, what a busy lady!
A Natural Image Photography is Christie’s photography business. She came to us wanting to build a web-site that would showcase her work to clients and potential clients. Christie wanted her clients to be able to order their photos online. Together we’ve built her a site that does just that, plus she can blog when she has the time, has galleries, testimonials, news, how to order photos and a page telling you all about herself. We even did a short video that is posted on her homepage… so you can meet her, before you call to book that photo session.
Christie worked with us to learn how to update her site with photos and a blog. If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out the video, please do so. She’s a great lady and it was nice to be able to work with her.
You can reach Christie in Hanover, Ontario by calling 519-364-9996 or by email at anaturalimage@wightman.ca
Lauren Best with Tyler Wagler in Concert
December 29, 2009
Looking for something fun and exciting to do? Why not catch Lauren Best and Tyler Wagler in concert December 29th (Tuesday) at the Downtown Bookstore in Owen Sound. You can find the Downtown Bookstore at 926 2nd Ave. East.
Doors open at 7:30 pm and the music starts at 8:00 pm.
Tickets are just $10 and can be bought at the door.
Sliding Scale Tickets available upon request. Call 519-372-6431.
You can check out Lauren’s website at LaurenBest.com
ATP for Hockey
December 22, 2009
Advanced Training Program for Hockey or ATP, is a week long hockey camp in Owen Sound, Ontario. It’s creators, Rob and Audrey Lee have developed this program. Each summer it’s popularity grows.
One of the main goals of the camp is to provide each player with the instruction necessary to improve their skills and success throughout the hockey season. They give comprehensive on and off ice instruction, skills training, nutrition info and lots of fun.
The Lees came to us wanting a web site that would allow them to update blog and photos daily during their camp. It is a great site that shows the enthusiasm of the kids who take their camp, the instructors and their qualifications, camp features and contact information. You can download registration forms and their handbook. It’s a great way to know what is happening at camp, what to expect and what kind of schedule is kept… one stop shopping so to speak.
Spaces in the camp fill up fast so, check back in the summer for camp dates and information.
The site looks fabulous. The great photography and blog updates are done by Audrey. They hope to incorporate some video next year. Good luck with next year’s camp. It was great to work with you.
Habitat for Humanity ReStores
December 17, 2009
Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce operates two ReStores, one in Hanover, the other Owen Sound. There is more to the ReStore than you might think…
They came to us to build a website for them so that they could let people know what they have to offer. They chose a Dynamic CMS site that tells about ReStore, where they are located and how to volunteer or donate. Did you know that they are now with the WEEE program?… what the heck is that?.. it’s the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program. That means it gives you a place to take your broken, unwanted or unused computers, monitors, fax machines, tv’s, printers, etc. to them to be recycled rather than going to a landfill.
Their website is updated regularly (we trained them to do all their own updates) showing what’s going on in both the Hanover and Owen Sound stores. Currently they both have a food drive on to help the local Salvation Army. Also in December is their Customer Appreciation Day and a chance to win a 10th Anniversary Snowflake Bear.
Check the site regularly for the latest deals on furniture and/or renovating products. You can find them at www.ReStoresGreyBruce.com.
The website is easy to navigate, informative and looks great. It was great getting to know some of the staff and volunteers.
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