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 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

Donors are the heart of the Canadian Blood Services and the lifeline to hundreds of thousands of Canadians who, each year, need blood, blood products or stem cells. Without generous and committed donors, there would be no blood system in Canada.

The Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic is coming to the Bracebridge Sportsplex (110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, Ontario) on March 21, 2011 from 1-7:30 pm. Be sure to participate in this great service.

Blood, it’s in you to give.
For more information call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit www.blood.ca.

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Come on out to the Gravenhurst Winter Carnival taking place February 25-27, 2011.

Buy your button for $5 for Adults, $3 for kids ages (6 – 12) or buy a family pass for four for just $15.  Be sure to Mark you Calendars for this great event. Registration for most events is required.

You can get all the details by visiting: www.gravenhurst.ca/residents/gravenhurst-winter-carnival.

The Bracebridge Job Fair is taking place on February 23rd at the The Bracebridge Sportsplex from 1-6pm. This is a great opportunity for job seekers to meet interested employers. Regardless of all the technology we have today, it is still easier and faster to share information between job seekers and employers in-person.

Have some copies of your resume ready, as well as a 20 to 30 second introduction to use with employers. You don’t have to sound like you are reading a script, just be ready to share a bit about yourself incase you are asked. At a fair, you have an opportunity to stand out in person in a way that you might not on your resume, so be confident! May this be a success for both the job-seeker and employer!

For more information please contact Wendy Bridle by phone: (705) 646-0475 Ext. 3105 or by email:wbridle@northerlightscanada.ca.

The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre Proudly Presents

The Fundraising Opportunity for You to Get Your Name in Lights!

Heat up a frosty night on February 17th! We’ve got wonderfully talented original songwriters ready to share their special, original and unique stories, put to rhythmic beats. Just in Caisse you love community theatre…and we know you do…now is your opportunity to contribute by making a donation or becoming a member of “Show Caisse”.

If you choose a “Show Caisse” annual membership, you join a special group of memorable individuals who value endorsing the performing arts in Bracebridge. Your reward includes “having your name in lights”, being recognized.

Visit their website for more information: www.renemcaissetheatre.ca/Bracebridge-Arts-Council

Come out and enjoy the Port Sydney 54th Annual Winter Carnival Event taking place at the Port Sydney Beach. This event features ‘Boot Camp’ on the Dock for all those 16 and over, Mushball, Winter Olympics, BBQ, REMAX Air Balloon, and a Bonfire. Inside the Hall there will be Minnow Racing, Snack Bar and Face Painting.

For more information visit: www.portsydneycofc.com

Event Schedule Includes:

Wednesday January 26: Spaghetti Dinner & Karaoke

Thursday, January 27: Bangers & Mash Dinner

Friday, January 28: Marche

Saturday, January 29: Carnival time! Dance the Night Away With Big Sweet Lou Brought to you by the Stephenson District Lions Club.

From 3-4pm in the Hall, Brian, Melody the Hippo and Alan the Lion are wowing audiences with their exciting and interactive shows that have children and parents dancing and singing.

Plan to attend the Muskoka Wedding Show coming up January 15th & 16th.
Location: Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre, Gravenhurst (map)

The 1st Annual Muskoka Wedding Show is a great resource for any bride to plan their wedding. If you can’t make it, send a bridesmaid! Exhibitors will include caterers, photographers, officiants, wedding planners, musicians, florists… You get the idea.

There will be a Bridal & Mother-of-the-bride Fashion Shows, Food and Wine Sampling (yum yum), Workshops, Invitations/Floral Arrangements, Musical Performances, Draws with Incredible Prizes, Live Ceremony celebrating the renewal of wedding vows.

Have we convinced you yet? Have a blast at the Muskoka Wedding Show 2011!

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