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

Come out and enjoy a great concert this Tuesday, April 11,  at 8:00 p.m. – The Muskoka Concert Association presents Sonic Escape Trio.  A flute-violin-cello trio of Juilliard graduates that uses the whole performer – fingers, mind, voice & story – to reshape the live music experience.

These virtuosos have traveled the world in diverse roles such as soloing at Carnegie Hall, fiddle-dancing in Riverdance, jamming with Beale Street blues bands and playing rock clubs.  Whether performing one of their original works or a masterpiece from classical and world music repertoire, Sonic Escape performs as though it’s the last note they’ll ever play for the best friend they’ll ever make!

Sonic escpae Trio will be play at the Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst.  For more information contact Sharon Kittson at (705) 681-0399  www.muskokaconcertassociation.com muskokaconcertassoc@gmail.com

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.

The 6th Annual Gravenhurst Pond Hockey Tournament put on by On The Pond is taking place February 10-12, 2012 at the Gravenhurst Wharf. 100 teams & 3 different divisions. Teams from across Canada fighting to win The Cup on Lake Muskoka. For more information call 705-313-6702 or visit www.onthepondcanada.com.