Coming Events

The following is a list of charitable events to be held in and around our the community over the next few weeks. If admission to your event is FREE or it is for a local registered charity you may list your event in this space. All other events can be listed automatically in the Times by filling out our form at www.times.net/classified.

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD for May 3 - 10, 2008

Uncharted Grounds: Every Thurs. at 11 a.m., One Red Chair Coffeehouse, 21 Barrie St. in Bradford, offers "cuppings" (tastings) of freshly roasted coffees. Find out what its all about. This is Free, but space is limited. 289-470-1040.

ATriple P positive parenting program. Solve Bedtime problems and homework to rudeness. For info call Health Connection 705-721-7520 or 1-877-721-7520, 8:30a-pm.

Al-Anon, Bradford Group meet Wed. eve 8 p.m. 167 Essa Rd. Holy Martyrs of Japan Church.

Speak For Success York-Simcoe Toastmasters meet at Kotsy’s Banquet Room, 7-9 p.m. on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tues. of the Month. Guests welcome. www.speakforsuccess.org

Every Friday - Bradford Community Meal, 5:30 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church, 62 Church St. All welcome. For info call Sue 905-775-2545.

OPFA ~ One Parent Families Association, provides an opportunity for separated, divorced, widowed or never married parents, to socialize at monthly outings, dances, family oriented activities for your children. For info: Penny at 905-953-8891 or Head Office at 1-877-773-7714.

Getting Ready for Baby series of classes. - three 2 hour sessions before baby arrives and one 2 hour session after baby is here. For location, times and to register call 705-721-7520 or toll free 1-877-721-7520.

Bond Head & District Lions meet on the 1st & 3rd Tues. of each month. 7pm start. Bond Head Community Hall on Hwy 27. 905-775-3188.
Euchre at the Grange in Lefroy, meets every Tuesday. Every 3rd tuesday a pot luck lunch at noon. $2 to play plus 50/50 draw. Call Lefroy United Church 705 -456-2098.

Euchre, first Friday of the month $3/person includes lunch. Women's Institute Hall, Newton Robinson. 7;30 p.m.

Barrie YMCA Newcomer Services provides assistance to immigrants to settle in the community. Call Isabel at 905-775-3343.

Simple Fitness: Hi-Lo Cardio every Monday 7pm Bradford Alliance Church. Simple Fitness: Pilates every Thurs. 6:30pm, Bradford Alliance Church. Contact Anita Horlings for info 905-775-8024.

SAT., MAY 3

Trinity Anglican Church, Spring Tea and Silent Auction. 11am-3pm. Tickets $10/person, $8 Seniors. 62 Church St., Bradford. For tickets call Linda Clark 905-775-4316 or Sheryl MacPhail 905-775-3134.

3rd Annual "Mending Hearts...Creating Dreams" Gala in support of Yellow Brick House. Begins 6pm at Hilton Suites Hotel, Markham. This black-tie event includes entertainment, dinner, silent auction, raffle and dancing. For info visit www.yellowbrickhouse.org.

Holland River Clean Up, register at 8:30am, clean up 9am-noon. Gloves, hats bags provided. Free lunch to follow. Town of Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Dr. 905-895-5193.

Danube Seniors Leisure Centre Annual Garage Sale. 715 Simcoe Rd., Bradford. 905-775-0612.8:30 a.m.

May 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 24/25 and Victoria Day. 28th Annual Manure Festival at Puck's Farm. Doors open 10am - Gardeners can fill up on 'Barnyard Gold'. Gardening seminars, gardening prizes, free seeds, free advice and games. $10/person. Children & seniors $5. 10am-5pm. 905-939-7036.

East Gwillimbury Women's Show, 10am-4pm, Holland Landing Community Center, 19513 Yonge St., Holland Landing. $5 tickets at the door. Door Prizes, Silent Auction, Raffle and more.

May 3-4 - 10am-4pm - Four Winds Spring Kite Festival. Watch the pros or build and decorate your own kite. Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, south of Major Mackenzie Dr.. For info www.kortright.org or 905-832-2289.

Gala at The Gibson presents A Taste of the Town Gala Fundraiser. 7:30pm at The Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St. W., Alliston. Tickets $75 call 705-435-2828. Informal Attire. www.gibsoncentre.com

Simcoe County Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society meets at 2pm at LDS Church, 79 Ferris Lane, Barrie. Speaker Lady Mary Teviot from England, on Parish Registers. 1:30pm. For info call Ken 705-728-1170.

SUN., MAY 4

Pedicures and Parasols, 10am-4pm, Simcoe County Museum. Pampering, with spa services offered by Lake County Spa and Afternoon Tea served throughout the day. Tickets $100 include 2 spa services (30 minutes each) and full Afternoon Tta. Just Afternoon Tea $50. Call 705-728-3721 to book appointment.

Sunoco Earth Day 2008 Tree Planting Event in cooperation with the Town of Newmarket. Plant a tree - take a hike - make a craft, etc. Admission Free. 11am-3pm at George R. Richardson Park on Bayview Pkwy. Call Sara Lynn 905-895-1281 or s.lynn@lsrca.on.ca

Real YOU'th Festival & Gavin Wright Memorial 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney. Magna Centre, 800 Mulock, Newmarket. To register visit www.newmarket.ca. $10/person. For info call 905-953-5120.

Bell Walk for Kids Help Phone, Register 10 am. South Shore Community Centre , Barrie.

MON., MAY 5

Wishing Tree - Creative Activities for Creative Minds with Michelle DeGasperis 10-11:15 a.m., ages 2 & up. Dress for mess. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Cost $5. Pre-register. BWG Library, 100 Holland Crt., Bradford. 905-775-3328.

TUES., MAY 6

Pint Sized Pottery with Cathy Gifford. Ages 2 & up. 1:30-2:30pm. 4 weeks: $40, 2nd child in family $35. Children must be accompanied by adult. BWG Public Library, 100 Holland Court, 905-775-3328.

Bradford Scouting Registration for 2008-09 season. Don Harrison Room at Bradford Community Centre 7-7:30pm. For info call Earle Belfry 705-431-4292 or visit our website www.1stbradfordscouting.com

Friends of Tiffin group meeting. 7-9pm at Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line in Essa. Call Greg Bray 705-424-1479 ext. 250 or gbray@nvca.on.ca

WED., MAY 7

Seniors and persons with disabilities are welcome to Accessibility Day at Simcoe County Museum. 10am- 2pm. Free admission; register in advance for Museum tours, educational/info sessions, fun, food and good compoany. Free BBQ lunch. 705-431-7077.

Roast beef Supper, Gilford United Church. Homemade pies. Two sittings, 5 and 6:30pm. Adults 413, children under 12 $5. Tickets call 705-456-2006.

Mother's Day Craft, 9:30-10:30a.m. Ontario Early Years Centre, Braford, 118 Barrie St. Registration required. Call 905-775-3039 Ext. 229.

Travelling Toy Chest Visit, 11:30-noon. Ontario Early Years Centre, Braford, 118 Barrie St. Drop in.

THURS., MAY 8

Tickle Rhymes and Tunes for Infants, 4 week program. 1:30-2:30 pm. Parents and infants up to 10 months. Ontario Early Years Centre, Bradford, 118 Barrie St. Registration required. Call 905-775-3039 Ext. 229.

United Way presents Simcoe County Funders' Forum. Gibson Centre, 63 Tupper St., W., Alliston. Find out who local funders are, what they are looking for, how to approach them. To register call Cathy Barlow 705-726-2301 ext. 29 or email at tcs@unitedwaysimcoecounty.on.ca
FRI., MAY 9

Mother's Day Fashion Show fundraiser for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, featuring Weekenders Ladies Wear 2008 Collection. 7pm, Alexander Muir Retirement Residence, 197 Prospect St., Newmarket. Call or drop in for tickets - $5 each. 905-836-8399.

SAT., MAY 10

Walk a Block for Lupus, 10 a.m. Bob Fallis Sports Centre. 5km walk or bike. $25 or more in pledges receive T-shire upon registration. Sign up online at www.lupuscanada.org, team name Spoons4Lupies. Or contact Melissa at Melissa_c_alexander@hotmail.com title e-mail "Lupus Walk".

Friends of the Museum Antique Road Show, Simcoe County Museum 11am-4pm. $5 per item with maximum of two items per person. RSVP 705-728-3721, ext. 1304 or shaughna.crew@simcoe.ca

20th Annual M&M Meat Shops Charity BBQ Day benefiting Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada medical research. 10am-4pm. $2.50 min. donation for hot dog or hamburger, chips and drink.

Elman C. Campbell Museum Mother's Day Victorian Tea, Two sittings 2-3pm or 3-4pm. $10 in advance only . For info call 905-953-5314. Located at 134 Main St. South, Newmarket.

May 10 & 11 - 3rd Annual War of 1812 Re-Enactment! Opening Ceremonies 11:30 a.m. Mluseum on the Boyne, 250 Fletcher Cres., Alliston. For info call 705-435-0167. Crafts, vendors, demos and more.

Pathways to Perennials, Kettleby, Royal Garden Party. Registered guests dressed in purple attire will receive chapagne cocktails, tea with treats, a special gift, tour of award winning garden designs, a garden art presentation and "Plant a Window box" demonstration. $25/person. RSVP Lindsay Mennen 905-939-8680 or email lindsay@pathwaystoperennials.com. 4681 Lloydtown-Aurora SR.

Town of Innisfil Annual Pitch-in Day, 9 a,n, to noon. Sign in at their local Fire Station in Stroud, Lefroy, Alcona and Cookstown. Followed by an appreciation BBQ at Churchill Community Centre at 12pm.

Mother's Day at the Museum on the Boyne. Mother & Daughter Tea 1-3pm. Guest speaker Karen Dorland, Image Consultant. Learn how colour can enhance your appearance, make you look radiant, make shopping choices easier and save you money. $10 for members $15 non-members. Reserve in advance, 705-435-0167 or register on-line at www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca. 250 Fletcher Cres. Alliston.

Arbour Day tree sale, 8am-noon. 4 locations - Tiffin Conservation Area, Essa Twp; Main St. Station Park, Stayner; Nordic Centre parking lot, Wasaga Beach; Heritage Park, Elmvale. For info visit www.nvca.on.ca or call 705-424-1479, ext. 9.

MON., MAY 12

Dazzlling Sun Catcher - 10-11:15 a.m., ages 2 & up. Register with $5 fee. Bradford Library, 100 Holland Crt., Bradford. 905-775-3328.
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