Victoria’s Read

Sept 2nd 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Open discussion 
Farewell friends

Sept 9th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Games day - game TBA

Sept 16th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Movie and popcorn date night

Sept 23rd 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Pamper day

Sept 30th 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Walk in the park - collecting different coloured leaves for arts & crafts

North Bay Farmers Market

Harvest Festival
Saturday, September 18th

-C Denny Band performs
-Kids table with pumpkin decorating
-Guess the weight of the giant Pumpkin
-Special guests

Bring your unused cell phones and print cartridges to the market for recycling. Think Recycle is a free print cartridge and cell phone recycling program. For every 24 qualifying products collected, one tree will be planted through Tree Canada. For more info, visit www.thinkrecycle.com

Amazing Race
Saturday, September 11

21 teams registered early and our volunteer roster for this event is currently full but sponsors and spectators are welcome.

We are looking for someone who would be willing to contact the radio stations, the newspaper, update Bay Today and the Nugget and community notes on t.v. when there is an up and coming event.
If you are interested in helping out, please email volunteer@habitatnorthbay.com

Entrepreneurial Skills Training Workshop
Wednesday, Sept 22nd 1:30pm - 3:30pm 
  
The Women’s Own Resource Centre
105 Ottawa Ave,
South River, On 
  
  
Join us for this FREE 10 week workshop ~ 2 hours a week ~ Covering all subjects involved in starting and running your own business!
Call Dawna to register now! (705)386-9672

Volunteers needed! Several different programs to choose from to suit your schedule. Be a mentor today! Contact us at (705) 474-3041 or drop in: 169 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.

August 5th
Pampering Day – TBA

August 12th
Stories in the Park

August 19th
Arts and Crafts
August 26th
Cooking Class – stay and enjoy the delicious results!

Drop ins are every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm, free and every woman is welcome!

Habitat for Humanity Fund Development meeting is held the 3rd Wednesday of the month - 7pm Stepping Stones Board Room, Northgate Shopping Centre.

We are in need of new VOLUNTEERS with vivid imagination and wanting to have loads of FUN!
www.habitatnorthbay.com info@habitatnorthbay.com 705-495-6244

Book Now for Summer or Fall Garden Tours
1 to 4 people-$20.00 flat fee
5 to 12 people-$5.00 per individual
Motor coach (30 to 52 people)- $150.00 flat fee (Prices include taxes)
Support for the Nipissing Botanical Gardens and the Heritage Gardeners is welcome by booking a tour at the Waterfront. You won’t be disappointed!
Call: Monica McLaren, Heritage Gardener Coordinator 705-472-4006

 
North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market

Join Us for the Corn Festival August 14th

North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market located across from North Bay City Hall is made up of various local farmers, small business owners, crafters and artists who strive to provide our community with a variety of quality locally grown and handmade products. Open every Saturday from 8:30 am - 1:00 p.m.

The Nipissing Women in Business, will be meeting noon on Tuesday, August 3rd at the Legion Branch 23, First Ave. North Bay in the Dress Lounge.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

-Volunteers needed! Several different programs to choose from to suit your schedule. Be a mentor today! Contact us at (705) 474-3041 or drop in: 169 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.
- Join us to learn more about our programs and services and learn how you can volunteer. Wed July 21st from 7:00-8:00pm at the Sturgeon Falls West Nipissing Community Health Centre located at 145 Main St.

Amelia Rising

July 8th - Necklace and Bracelet Beadwork 
July 15th - Trip to the Humane Society
July 22nd - Movie and pop corn
July 29th - Stroll down the water front

Habitat for Humanity

Car wash – Saturday July 17. Rain out date is Saturday July 24th at the McKeown Gas Bar on Algonquin Ave. from 10 - 3 p.m. We are also looking for volunteers to work the event.

The Heritage Gardeners

The Heritage Gardeners are looking to the public to fill a need for four or five new gardening teams.  Gardening experience is not necessary as gardening education is provided. For more information please contact Monica at 472-4006. Website heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

Art on Main

“Our Roots: Two Women with Brushes”, an exhibition of landscape paintings by Doreen Wood and Marg Cunningham. Art on Main. 171 Main Street West. North Bay. The exhibition runs from June 25th to July 28th. Our hours are Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm.

2010 Ontario Family Fishing Week

July 3 - July 11 is Licence-free fishing week 

North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market

North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market located across from North Bay City Hall is made up of various local farmers, small business owners, crafters and artists who strive to provide our community with a variety of quality locally grown and handmade products.
Open every Saturday from 8:30 am - 1:00 p.m.

Symphony Garden Tour

July 10th. 10am-4pm. Eight wonderful home gardens on display with Symphony musicians and local artists in attendance at many of the sites. Tickets are $12.00
For more information call Don at 495-3228
The tour is a fundraiser for the North Bay Symphony.

Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre

June 8th is our Veggie Floral Basket Creations workshop and June 22nd is the Mandalla Bead bracelets workshop held at the Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre located at 385 Pine St. Mattawa from 1pm - 3pm. Our workshops are open to women 16 years and up. There is no cost, a tasty snack is provided and laughter is guaranteed!

Amelia Rising

~June 3rd. Outdoor Activity
~June 10th. Open Discussion
~June 17th. Movie & Popcorn
~June 24th. Trip to Amelia Beach
Catholic Women’s League

ST. Alphonsus Church Charity Fundraiser Penny Sale

Saturday, June 4th  Noon to 8pm
For more information, please call Dianne Baker
at 705-752-3410

Habitat for Humanity

Golf Tournament Thursday June 10, 2010
Clear Springs Golf Course
4-Player Scramble at noon
Dinner at 6 pm at clubhouse
Charity Auction w/ Auctioneer Ernie Schellenber.
For more information, email golf@habitatnorthbay.com or phone 705-495-6244

The Heritage Gardeners

The Heritage Gardeners are looking to the public to fill a need for four or five  new gardening teams.  Gardening experience is not necessary as gardening education is provided.
For more information please contact the Heritage Gardeners Coordinator at 472-4006 or heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

North Bay Walk for Muscular Dystrophy

Join our celebration on June 12th at Lee Park - Kiwanis Picnic Shelter. Help us fight muscular dystrophy and provide support, education and essential medical equipment to families in your community.
Register online today at www.muscle.ca/walk                                                            

Fourth Annual Cycle for Autism

Autism Ontario North Bay and Area Chapter is pleased to be holding our Fourth Annual Cycle for Autism on Saturday, June 5 th at Lee Park in North Bay. Families are invited to walk, roll and cycle and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of activities to raise awareness and funds for families in our area living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The registration, activities and barbecue begin at noon and the cycle begins at 1 pm. 

Phelps Rec Centre

Bottle Drive Fundraiser in Redbridge.
The Phelps Rec Centre will be open and collecting beer & liquor empties on May 8th from 8am to 3pm or to have your empties picked up, please call Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 by May 7th. Every household participating, will be entered in a draw to win a FREE BBQ, propane tank & much more.
There will also be a Bacon & Egg Breakfast from 8am to 11am ($5/adult) & BBQ lunch from noon to 3pm.

Community Yard Sale.
All members of the community are welcome to bring their yard sale items to the Rec Centre on May 8th from 8am—3pm for a community sale. A donation of $10 for use of a table is requested. Please contact Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 for more details and to rent your table.
 
Community Soup Cook Off.
Members of the community are asked to contribute a crockpot of their favourite soup to be entered in a taste testing contest. Please contact Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 for contest and prize details and to enter your favourite soup.

Amelia Rising

May 6th. 1pm -3pm
Movie and Popcorn

May 13th. 1pm - 3pm
Games Day

May 20th. 1pm - 3pm
Open Discussion

May 27th. 1pm - 3pm
Candle Crafts

CWL

ST. Alphonsus Church Charity Fundraiser
Penny Sale
Saturday, June 4th 
Noon to 8pm
For more information, please call Dianne Baker
at 705-752-3410

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bowl For Kids Sake
Awards Ceremony
Saturday, May 1st 2010
10:00am-11:00am
Big Brothers Big Sisters 
169 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay

Habitat for Humanity

Golf Tournament Thursday June 10, 2010
Clear Springs Golf Course
4-Player Scramble at noon
Dinner at 6 pm at clubhouse
Charity Auction w/ Auctioneer Ernie Schellenberg
Email golf@habitatnorthbay.com or phone 705-495-6244

Heritage Gardeners

13th Annual Symposium
Sun April 11th. 9:00am until 1:00pm at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay. The Heritage Gardeners will be celebrating 13 years of success to enhance and beautify the North Bay Waterfront and other  locations. Call the Heritage Gardener Coordinator, Monica McLaren for more information at 472-4006.

Habitat for Humanity

3rd Annual Variety Show
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. Friday, Apr 23rd at 7pm. Algonquin S.S. North Bay. Advance tickets are $12.00 & $15.00 at the door. Call Ellen @ 705-495-1485

Amelia Rising

Thursday April 1st. 1pm-3pm. Come and enjoy a movie and popcorn

Thursday April 8th. 1pm-3pm. It’s Games Day. Let’s play!

Thursday April 15th. 1pm-3pm. Relax with Meditation

Thursday April 22nd. 1pm-3pm. Modern Hairstyling is hosting a Pampering Day

Thursday April 29th. 1pm-3pm. We’re planting our own Garden

Phelps Rec Centre

Bottle Drive Fundraiser in Redbridge
The Phelps Rec Centre will be open and collecting beer & liquor empties on May 8th from 8am to 3pm or to have your empties picked up, please call Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 by May 7th. Every household participating, will be entered in a draw to win a FREE BBQ, propane tank & much more.
There will also be a Bacon & Egg Breakfast from 8am to 11am ($5/adult) & BBQ lunch from noon to 3pm.

Community Yard Sale
All members of the community are welcome to bring their yard sale items to the Rec Centre on May 8th from 8am—3pm for a community sale. A donation of $10 for use of a table is requested. Please contact Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 for more details and to rent your table.
 
Community Soup Cook Off
Members of the community are asked to contribute a crockpot of their favourite soup to be entered in a taste testing contest. Please contact Brenna Aultman at 663-2867 for contest and prize details and to enter your favourite soup.

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SEND YOUR EVENT INFO TO
victoriasread@hotmail.com
OR CALL 705-499-1085

North Bay Big Sisters

8th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl For Kids Sake.
Fri March 26 and Sat March 27 from 2pm-8pm. Put a team together, collect pledges, bowl for free for 2 hours and support local children! Call 474-3041.

South River Women’s Own Resource Centre

Open House.
All day. Thursday, March 4th. 105 Ottawa Ave, South River. Phone: (705) 386-9672

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Eve-olution III.
Please join us for our free celebration of International Women’s Day EVE-olution III Talent Show Saturday, March 6th.
Algonquin High School, Perron Theatre. 555 Algonquin Avenue, North Bay. Doors open at 7:00 pm
Admission is a Non-Persishable Food Item (s)

Heritage Gardeners

 An Evening of Education.
On Wed March 10th at 7:00 pm, Jim Merrick of Commanda Country Gardens will talk about Native plants and Wild Flowers. Space is limited so please call the Heritage Gardener Coordinator, Monica McLaren at 472-4006 by noon on March 10, 2010 to register. Bring your own mug for a cup of Twiggs Free Trade Organic coffee or Organic Teas.

13th Annual Symposium.
Sun April 11th. 9:00am until 1:00pm at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay. The Heritage Gardeners will be celebrating 13 years of success to enhance and beautify the North Bay Waterfront and other  locations. The cost is $30.00, to be received no later than Monday March 29th. Call the Heritage Gardener Coordinator, Monica McLaren at 472-4006.

Habitat for Humanity

3rd Annual Variety Show
Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser. Friday, Apr 23rd at 7pm. Algonquin S.S. North Bay. Advance tickets are $12.00 & $15.00 at the door. Call Ellen @ 705-495-1485

Nipissing University

The Art of Resistance
Every year the Department of Gender Equality and Social Justice organizes a week of popular events leading up to International Women’s Day on March 8. The theme for this year is The Art of Resistance and we are exploring art as a means for activism and political resistance. We have many exciting and free events planned.
For more information, please contact
wendyp@nipissingu.ca.

 New and Expecting Parents Trade Show

Come and talk to the experts! Check out North Bay’s latest and greatest products, services and resource information for new and expecting parents. Sunday, February 7th from 11am - 4pm at the Clarion Resort Pinewood Park. 

Admission is FREE  

We will gladly accept donations of non-perishable food items that will be donated to the North Bay Food Bank after the event.  We hope you can join us!

Canadore Women’s Varsity Volleyball

February 6th at the Canadore/Nipissing Education Centre Gym
Canadore vs. Mohawk.  6:00pm start.

February 10th- Canadore vs. Nipissing.  6:00pm start.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Amelia Rising is looking for a Front Desk Volunteer

Volunteers will:
• Answer the phones
• Greet women
• Book Crisis Visits
• Assist Women with our Library, Food Bank, and Clothing Bank

Available shifts: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30 pm
Contact Meghan at info@ameliarising.ca or call  (705) 840-2403

The “Then & Now workshop” takes a look at where you were versus where you are today. Feb 4th from 1-3pm.

Lynn Dolbeck from Modern Hairstyling & Aesthetics school will be giving providing haircuts on February 18th from 1-3pm.

Feb 4 - Tea Leaf Reading- Come join us to have your Tea Leaves read. It promises to be an afternoon of relaxation and fun.

Feb 18- Bring your singing voices and your dance moves for an afternoon Karaoke Party filled with song and lots of laughter!

Feb 25- Pampering Day-TBA, come and have an afternoon that is all about you women!

Nipissing University

5th Annual Bath Tub Project. February 8th-12th. This is a week long drive where students, faculty and staff collect donations of personal/hygienic products to be delivered to:
True Self, Nipissing Transition House, Sturgeon Falls Family Resource Centre, Amelia Rising, Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre, Ojibway Family Resource Centre, North Bay Crisis Centre, North Bay Food Bank, North Bay Indian Friendship Centre, The Gathering Place and the AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area.