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

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Rutabaga Rescue

May 11, 2010

Around the Sound Local Foods and Threadbare Theatre

proudly present

RUTABAGA RESCUE

A Giant Puppet, See-saving Adventure and

SEED EXCHANG

Bring your Extra garden seeds to trade or share.
Some seedlings for sale.

This event is set to take place on Sunday, May 23rd at 2:30 pm at St. George’s Parish Hall, 1049 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound

Suggested donation $5. – $10. Pay what you can.

All are Welcome.

This event is supported by:

Rural Learning Association, The Colour Jar in Durham, Saugeen River CSA, Find It Grey Bruce and Rising Sun Bakery.

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Silent Film Contest

January 4, 2010

Calling all film-makers in grade 7-12. The Silent Film ensemble is having a contest. If you are the winner, your film will be shown at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound with a Live Original Soundtrack provided by the Silent Film Ensemble on April 30th, 2010.

What a great opportunity for young moviemakers!

All you have to do is:

1. Make a silent film.
2. burn your silent film to DVD.
3. Mail your film to: Silent Film Contest c/o 329 7th Street East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 1J1
(Don’t forget your name, grade and contact information.)

Contest Rules:

1. You must be in grade 7-12.
2. Your film must be 5-15 minutes in length.
3. Your film must be silent.

Contest Deadline: March 30, 2010.

Good luck to all you folks who enter.

Download poster here.

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Liam Sanagan in Concert

January 4, 2010

Georgian Bay Folk Society proudly presents Liam Sanagan. Winner of the 2009 Georgian Bay Folk Society “Young and Hungry Showcase”.

Liam gained many new fans with his outstanding performances at Summerfolk. We are eager to hear songs from his excellent debut recording, and new material by this innovative and exciting young songwriter and performer!

Liam has been hard- and soft-rocking in small Canadian bands for years, and has finally begun to release some of his own addictive pop songs under his own moniker, ‘LUM’. The songs incorporate a wide variety of influences, from Bob Dylan to Kanye West. What results is an intelligent mix of bedroom pop and club-banger; where brain meets booty.

You can catch Liam at the Downtown Bookstore (945 2nd Ave. E.) in Owen Sound. Monday, January 4th, 2010. Show is 7:30 – 10:30 pm. Suggested donation is $10. Tickets can be purchased throught the Georgian Bay Folk Society or at the door.

Check out Liam’s myspace.

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Olympic Torch Celebrations

December 23, 2009

Owen Sound is a Celebration Community and they are going to show Canada how to Celebrate!

The festivities start out the day before the torch arrives in Owen Sound. Festivities kick off at 1:00 at Harrison Park with Winter in the Park.
There will be an afternoon of fun-filled winter activities in Harrison Park, including skating, skiing, and tobogganing on one of the best-loved hills in the city. Also enjoy curling lessons, a scavenger hunt and wagon rides. Winter in the Park is organized by the Festival of Northern Lights, and is a family-friendly event. Harrison Park, 2nd Ave. East Owen Sound

Monday December 28th will be a fun-filled day starting with Family Activities Torch Arrival Day.
Gear up for an afternoon of fun along 1st Ave. West between 8th and 9th Streets. There will be family activities in Owen Sound’s public library and the Tom Thomson Art Gallery. St. Andrew’s church will host a “warm-up station,” with hot drinks and snacks for all. This will run from about 1-4 p.m. 1st Ave. West Owen Sound.

Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations
Monday will be filled with things to do in downtown Owen Sound in anticipation of the Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations at City Hall Square starting at 6:00 PM. There will be a huge stage with local entertainment as well as special guests, climaxing with the Olympic Torch being led through our beautiful Festival of Northern Lights and lighting the cauldron on stage! It will be an evening of free entertainment, featuring dancers, choristers, musicians, and some of the best talent in the area. The Market building will also be open, showcasing local crafters demonstrating their art. City Hall, 808 2nd Ave. East Owen Sound.

But the fun doesn’t end there… the flame is staying over night in our fair city.
Tuesday, December 29 we’ll be having a Torch Send Off Ceremony.
There will be a special send-off for the torchbearer on the waterfront near the Chi-Cheemaun ferry. An aboriginal elder will hold a sun-rise ceremony and bless the Olympic Flame and its bearer before they head east to their next destination. Visitor Information Centre & MS Chi-Cheemaun.

The official Vancouver 2010 Olympics website.

Check here for Keeping Pace with the Torch

Check out the story in the Owen Sound Sun Times.

Need more info? Contact Owen Sound Tourism 519-371-9833

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From Owen Sound to Ottawa to Copenhagen

December 14, 2009

On December 8, 2009, a handful of area residents delivered a message (including oversized card carrying a greater number of letters and thoughts and wishes) to Bruce Grey Owen Sound MP Larry Miller at his office in Owen Sound.
With video camer in hand, Ryan went along to see what they had to say.

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Candlelight Vigil in Owen Sound

December 10, 2009

This Saturday, December 12, 2009, there will be a Candlelight Vigil at City Hall in Owen Sound. The vigil is to promote the importance of the Climate Change Talks in Copenhagen.

This event has been organized by the Grey Bruce Coalition for Peace and Justice and as Greens we are pleased to support the action.

Please come out to join the world wide movement to show our leaders that we need a climate agreement that is fair, ambitious and binding.

The vigil starts at 5:30 at City Hall and goes until 7:00. Hope to see you there!

This event is open to everyone and we encourage that you bring a friend.

Vigils for a Real Deal information here.

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2010 Olympic Torch Relay comes to Owen Sound

November 25, 2009

Owen Sound is honored to be named a, “Celebration Community,” one of only 106 communities across Canada to host the Olympic Torch and Relay Team overnight.

The excitement of Christmas this year will be extended by several days due to the Olympic Torch Relay coming to Owen Sound on December 28th, 2009.

Activities commence on Sunday December 27th with Family Day at Harrison Park. Skating, skiing, tobogganing and lots more will happen on that day.

Monday December 28th will be filled with things to do in downtown Owen Sound in anticipation of the Olympic Torch Relay Celebrations at City Hall Square starting at 6:00 PM. There will be a huge stage with local entertainment as well as special guests, climaxing with the Olympic Torch being led through our beautiful Festival of Northern Lights and lighting the cauldron on stage!

There will also be a Torch Relay send off early Tuesday morning leaving from the Chi-Cheemaun.

This celebration will certainly put Owen Sound on the map. Let’s all get out and participate in this historical event!

John Prettie – Media Chairman

More informationand events schedule can be found here.

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Festival Lights and Santa Claus…

November 19, 2009

Wow. It’s that time of the year again. The Festival of Northern Lights kicks off this Friday evening with Opening Ceremonies at 6:00 pm at the Queen’s Park Bandshell with countdown for the lights, Fireworks and more… The lights are on daily from 5:00 to 11:00 pm.

Saturday, Santa makes his first visit to our area during the Owen Sound Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade at 10:00 am Downtown Owen Sound. For Info: Cheryl Govier (519)371-4717.

The fun doesn’t stop there…

Nov. 24 to Dec. 23 – A Victorian Christmas at the Billy Bishop Heritage Museum, open daily at 948 3rd Ave. West gives you a taste of Christmas past.

November 28 – Christmas Around the Sound
A popular event returning this season with presentations of music and dance in several venues in downtown Owen Sound.

Festival in the Park
Santa’s Village returns with lots of activities for children of all ages at Harrison Park. Come out and join in on some fun.

The excitement continue all month long and into December. Wherever you are in Grey and Bruce, take some time to enjoy all the wonderful Christmas festivities… Happy Holidays!

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Which one are you?

November 5, 2009

Mac or PC? That’s the question…
I’ve been know to go either way… meaning, I can use either. I’m comfortable on either.
We all seem to have our preferences. There are blogs and websites out there attesting to which one is best…

Here’s a link that has a story about the great debate.

Some people feel that it depends which line of work you’re in that decides which you should be using.

Here’s a story that compares the two and lets you decide…

What do you prefer? I’d like to know. Tell me if you’re a Mac or a PC and why… little hint here… I enoy a story that can make me laugh… All joking aside, we’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to let us know which you prefer.

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