May 27
Coldwater's Annual Duck Races
Buy your ticket from the Lion’s Club for your chance to race your duck down the Coldwater River to win great prizes. Lots of activities for the family, and view the ducks being dumped into the river right from the Mill grounds.
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Sept. 17
13th Annual Coldwater Classic Car Show
Come out and enjoy the 13th Annual Coldwater Classic Car Show!
Show off your ride or look around at the 500 cars on site, there are games for the kids and BBQ from the Midland Boy Scouts and all your favourite locations in Coldwater to checkout during the day!
Children under 12 get in FREE
Win thousands of dollars in prizes like car products, hardware items, tools, appliances, etc., and try for your chance to win the grand prize of a brand new classic engine rebuild, valued at $2,250!
This great family event is coordinated by a group of local car enthusiasts looking to support to Coldwater Minor Sports teams.
coldwatervillage.com
Feb. 3
Beaverton Winter Carnival
This event, run by the Beaverton Lions, starts with a pancake breakfast, community bake sale and silent auction. Fun family activities include horse-drawn wagon rides, wheelbarrow races, ice slides, zorb balls, face painting, mini golf, tug of war, a donut-on-a-string eating contest and sled races. Chili, stew, hot dogs and hot drinks—and warming stations—will take the chill off. Prizes for all kids. 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Several locations, Beaverton, beavertonlions.ca/events
The fourth annual YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka fundraiser called “Move to Give” will take place simultaneously in eight communities within our region. To kick start this massive fundraising event, 78 YMCA Child Care and school age programs across Simcoe/Muskoka hosted a mini fundraiser called “Moving and Grooving.” Children and their families collected “change to make change" in their communities across the region and raised over $24,000 towards the event goal of $100,000.
Move to Give participants will keep the momentum going on April 7 by challenging themselves physically while at the same time, giving back to their community.
For a full list of activities happening at each YMCA location across Simcoe/Muskoka go to: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/EventHome.aspx?eventid=232533&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fwww.google.ca%2fhttps://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/EventHome.aspx?eventid=232533&langpref=en-CA&Referrer=https%3a%2f%2fwww.google.ca%2f
We hope to see you at the YMCA on April 7!
‘The Mindful Project’
Showcasing 2nd Annual Art Exhibition and exploring the expressive and cathartic process of creating and sharing art.
The Old Town Hall Gallery is calling all artists and makers using art as an expression to process or express feelings related to mental health and wellness. Themes include: Situational or personal trauma, forms of mediation, meditation and relaxation.
The exhibition will be from May 1st to June 28, 2018
Newmarket Old Town Hall 460 botsford Street Ontario L3Y 1T1
Hours: Monday to Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recreation and Culture Department
905-953-5313 or 905-715-6405
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Town Of Newmarket Heritage Art Contest
Announcing the Town of Newmarket’s 2018 Heritage Art Contest. Focus on the heritage of the Town of Newmarket. This may include, but is not limited to, the Municipality’s culture, society, economy, history, significant events, architecture or natural environment (past or present). The contest is open to all residents of the Province of Ontario.
Artwork will be on display the first week of May until July 31, 2018.
Elman W. Campbell Museum or at the Newmarket Recreation and Culture Department, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket. For more information call (905) 953-5314 ext. 2831 or visit Newmarket.ca/museum.
May 10 – August 4, 2018
Pastel Artists Canada
27th Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale
Artist Reception- Awards Presentation & Silent Auction: Sat May 26: 1 – 4
Paint around Event: Tues May 29: 1 – 2 pm
Ways of Seeing Art Talk: The Pastel Story: Pigment & Art talk with Suzanne Godbout: Wed May 30: 6 – 7:30 pm
Guided art tours with Master Pastel Artists Ruth Rodgers, Kathy Hildebrandt and Robin Nyikos:
Mon May 28: 12 – 12:30 pm
Fri June 1st: 11:30am – 12 pm
Wed June 20: 1 – 3 pm
Pastel Artist Docent in the Gallery – Jennifer Assinck
May 16, 1-3 pm, & June 13: 6 – 7:30 pm
Aurora Cultural Centre, http://auroraculturalcentre.ca, 905-713-1818
Gallery Hours: Admission is Free | All Welcome
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 8 pm
To July 15 - Primordial Waters
Explores the importance of habitat and our spiritual connection to water, focusing on Lake Simcoe and Georgian Bay.
Orillia Museum of Art and History, 30 Peter Street South
705-326-2159; orilliamuseum.org
June 16 – Oct. 20 - STREETS ALIVE.
For the 10-year anniversary of Streets Alive, a retrospective project, bringing out some pieces from all previous projects. All season long. Downtown Orillia,
Orillia
June 22 and 23 - Quilts in the Temple: Making Memories In partnership with the Gwillimbury Quilt Guild, the Sharon Temple and site will be filled with the colour and craftmanship of stunning, handmade quilts, each one a unique work of art that is bound to amaze. Modern and historic quilts on display. Vendors, artisans and afternoon tea. 10am to 5pm
18974 Leslie St., Sharon
http://sharontemple.ca
Aug 24- Aug 26
ANNUAL CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION POW WOW
A celebration of culture, heritage & friendship, bringing together Turtle Island’s finest Pow Wow singers, dancers & drummers. Traditional foods, arts, crafts & more. Everyone welcome. John Snake Memorial Multipurpose Grounds, 6030 Rama Road, Chippewas of Rama First Nation, 705-325-3611, Ext. 1288