On Thursday, April 13 at 9am-12pm, join us for the 2014 Cut-A-Thon For Parkinson’s.  For only $35 receive a wash, cut & blow dry, plus gift bag courtesy of our sponsor JOICO.

We’ll be at the Classy Cuts Salon & Spa, 97 Manitoba St., Bracebridge.  To book an appointment please contact Cathy Anderson at 705-645-8822.

Due to the generosity of our participating salons and their talented stylists, all funds raised through Cut A Thon for Parkinson’s are put towards research, advocacy, education and support services for Canadians living with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

For more information or to volunteer please contact Kim Murdoch at 1-800-565-3000 ext. 3374 or kim.murdoch@parkinsons.ca

Friends of Muskoka Midwives presents Mindful Parenting Symposium this coming Saturday, April 5 -from 9am to 3pm at the Bracebridge & Muskoka Lakes Secondary School, 100 Clearbrook Trail.

An entertaining and informative one-day event for both parents/caregivers and industry professionals. A locally-sourced lunch is included with the cost of registration and child care is available (spaces are limited).

Parents & caregivers will enjoy a keynote by best selling author Ann Douglas, workshops covering topics such as children’s mental health, vaccines, connecting your child with nature, and tools & tips for parenting mindfully. Industry professionals can join in the interactive presentation on “The Fourth Trimester: Birthing Our Babies, Birthing Ourselves” – a series of dynamic workshops facilitated by Tracy Peters, a holistic coach and counselor.

Advance registration at www.mindfulparentingmuskoka.com is highly recommended! Single registration – $20/person. Couple registration – $35/couple. Industry Professionals – $75/person. Lunch is included with all registration levels.

The Muskoka Arts and Crafts Inc. presents the 37th Annual Spring Members’ Show on the weekend of Friday, March 21 – 23. This is a gala exhibition of art and craft created by the members of Muskoka Arts and Crafts.

Come to the Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. There will be an opening reception and awards on the Friday, March 21 from 7pm-10pm.

Saturday and Sunday there will be art and craft demonstrations of art & craft techniques from 10am – 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

Admission by donation. Free parking.

For more information visit us on the web at, www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com  or call (705) 645-5501.

Come to the Bracebridge Public Library this Saturday, March 15 at 10am for Leaping Leprechauns St. Patrick’s Day activities and crafts. This is part of the Bracebridge Public Library’s March Break programs for School-age Children.

For more information call (705) 645-4171, or visit them on the web at, www.bracebridgelibrary.ca.

Please help Boston Pizza and Royal LePage of Bracebridge raise funds for the local women’s shelters this coming Tuesday night.

This Tuesday, February 11th from 5PM-8PM Boston Pizza will be hosting a silent auction. Tickets are $25 and include pasta or pizza.

Appetizers, courtesy of AMJ Campbell Barrie and Adrienne Keyser TD Mobile Mortgage Specialist are from 5-6PM.

For tickets or for more information please call 705-645-5257 .

All proceeds go directly to the shelter, please help the women in your community by coming and supporting this great local cause.

The 42nd Annual Dwight Winter Carnival takes place February 23-25, 2012. Enjoy a Redneck Themed Carnival Dance on Saturday with laser light show!!! (age of majority required)

For more information email info@dwightwintercarnival.com or visit www.dwightwintercarnival.com