Art in the Heart celebrates its 4th exciting outdoor art market each Saturday & Sunday July 9 – August 7, 2011. Discover new & emerging artists along Manitoba Street & Chancery Lane in historic downtown Bracebridge. See paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewellery & much more. You will be amazed!

For information you visit their facebook group or visit their website at www.artintheheartbracebridge.com.

Join Folk Thief for a fun evening of live music at the Bohemian Cafe. You can expect an evening of acoustic folk-pop from a talented singer/songwriter at a great venue. By Donation.

Folk Theif will be performing on June 24, 2011 starting at 7pm.

Bohemian Cafe & Gallery is located at 75 Manitoba Street in Bracebridge ON.

The Bracebridge Ontario Community Explore welcomes “UNIGLOBE Voyageur Travel Inc.” to our local Bracebridge Business Directory. Visit our Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in Bracebridge Ontario.

Spring is in the air and so naturally the May Victoria Day long weekend marks the opening of the long awaited Farmer’s Market in Bracebridge Ontario. The Market runs each Saturday, 8:30 to 1pm from the Victoria Day long weekend in May, until the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend.

Visit them in beautiful downtown Bracebridge. Located in Memorial Park on Manitoba Street, beside the Norwood Theatre.

For more information visit www.thebracebridgefarmersmarket.com

Emergencies can strike a community at any time and with little or no advance notice. Being prepared and knowing what to do when an emergency occurs can help you and your family remain safe.

Emergency Preparedness Day will be on Saturday, May 28, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Muskoka Wharf (Next to the Steamships). Free admission

Check out equipment and displays from first response organizations, service agencies, volunteer groups and government agencies. Sit in a fire truck or ambulance, meet search and rescue professionals, get information from the Ministry of Natural Resources, Town of Gravenhurst and District of Muskoka on protecting your family during an emergency, and much more!

Email: sbaxter@muskoka.on.ca

For the past 19 years, the Muskoka Builders’ Association has hosted the premiere Home Show in Muskoka. Held annually in late April, the Muskoka Home & Cottage Show is positioned at the start of the building and renovation season and offers consumers a wide selection of home building and renovation products and services.

This year’s event will be taking place at the Bracebridge Memorial Arena (169 James St., Bracebridge, ON) on April 29 – May 01, 2011. Cost Admission is FREE with a donation to the Food Banks of Muskoka (cash or non-perishable food item). For more information call 705-645-3008 or visit www.muskokabuilders.com

The Bracebridge Ontario Community Explore welcomes “Silpada Designs” representative Jan Andrews and Jackie Vincent to our local Bracebridge Business Directory. Visit our Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in Bracebridge Ontario.

The MS Walk is a critical part of the Society’s fundraising efforts and is a significant program in funding research towards a cure for MS. Imagine — just by walking and raising funds, you are supporting a fellow Canadian affected by MS.

This year’s MS walk in Muskoka will be taking place at the Monck Public School (250 Wellington St., Bracebridge) on April 17, 2011. Make your step the one that ends multiple sclerosis. Route Length: 5km, 7km and 10km.

Register now to end MS 1-888-822-8467 or visit www.mswalks.ca

The Muskoka Arts and Crafts presents the 34th Annual Spring Member’s Show. March 25-27, 2011 at the Bracebridge Sportsplex.

The Spring Members’ Show displays the strength, vitality, creativity, and wealth of talent found within Muskoka Arts & Crafts. The diverse and outstanding work by our members creates an exciting three day exhibition. Over one hundred members have their work in the show.

The Spring Members’ Show opens with an awards presentation and reception on Friday beginning at 7pm. During the show, our members are present to welcome you to the show, answer your questions, and help should you decide to purchase one of the pieces of art. Cost Admission by donation. Free parking.

For more information visit www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com

The Bracebridge Ontario Community Explore welcomes “Urban Textures Salons Muskoka” to our local Bracebridge Business Directory. Visit our Business Directory for a full list of vendors and companies in Bracebridge Ontario.