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Greening Nipissing & LiquidTech
693 Fisher Street

Eco-car Wash! Sat, May 5th 9am-5pm. $20/car. This eco car wash uses an entirely plant based soap and saves 25 gallons of water per wash! www.greeningnipissing.org/calendar to reserve your spot now!

Friends of the Bonfield Public Library
Annual Book Sale

Saturday May 26th, 2012 - 9:00 am till Noon. Library Parking Lot & Indoors @ Township Office. 365 Highway 531, Bonfield. Come Join Us, Rain or Shine and Support Our Local Library

The North Bay and Area Disabled Adult and Youth Centre
Serving Approximately 11,500 Disabled Citizens in this Area

The North Bay and Area Disabled Adult and Youth Centre was founded in 1978 to service the needs of the disabled in our area. It is a non-profit charitable organization.
Transportation service is available to anyone in need in the community.  If you’d like to know more information, please call 474-3851 or e-mail daaycentre@daaycentre.com

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing was incorporated in 1994. Amelia Rising provides individual and group counseling . Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

The Nipissing Women in Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Next meeting is Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 from 12-1:30pm at Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay.

The Baytones Harmony Chorus
Sing’n and Swing’n with the Baytones

2p.m. and 7p.m. June 09, 2012 at St. Andrew’s United Church, 300 Cassells Street, North Bay. Tickets: $15.00 (children 12 and under, Free)
The Baytones Harmony Chorus are a women’s A Cappella Chorus, singing in the Barbershop style.  They are a not-for-profit organization who have been entertaining audiences in North Bay and area for almost 47 years. Director Heather Gardner holds practices at St. Andrew’s United Church every Wednesday evening 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., from September until June.  All women are welcome to join and encouraged to come out and learn our delightful style of music.

The Heritage Gardeners

will be celebrating fifteen years of success at our Fifteenth Annual Heritage Gardeners Symposium. Guest Speaker is Paul Zammitt will be speaking at 1:30 on Four Season Gardening. This volunteer appreciation event also features Service Certificate presentations to long term volunteers by City of North Bay Mayor Al McDonald. Please contact Monica at 705-472-4006 or heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay to reserve your ticket. Registration forms are available on the Education/ Volunteer Appreciation Page of our website heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

The North Bay and Area Disabled Adult and Youth Centre
Serving Approximately 11,500 Disabled Citizens in this Area

The North Bay and Area Disabled Adult and Youth Centre was founded in 1978 to service the needs of the disabled in our area. It is a non-profit charitable organization, not government funded, and run by volunteers.
The D.A.A.Y. Centre’s transportation service is available to anyone in need in the community, with priority for bookings going to the Centre’s membership core. Their new vehicle will come equipped with Disabled-friendly options such as Wheelchair Accessibility and safety devices.  All drivers have been instructed to ensure the safety and comfort of their passengers with disabilities. If you’d like to know more information, please call the Disabled Adult and Youth Centre at 705-474-3851 or e-mail daaycentre@daaycentre.com

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing was incorporated in 1994.  Amelia Rising provides individual and group counseling in French and English, coordination of the volunteer program, as well as rural and diverse community outreach and development. They are also involved in special projects, usually with other groups or agencies, to help achieve the goal of eliminating sexual violence against women and children. Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

The Nipissing Women in Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other. Next meeting is Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 from 12-1:30pm at Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

The Nipissing Women in Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.

Next meeting is Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 from 12-1:30pm at Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay.

Esprit Place Family Resource Centre
International Women’s Day Celebration

Esprit Place Family Resource Centre would like to invite you to come and celebrate the women of our community with an afternoon filled with activities, light luncheon and information sharing with friends and colleagues.

Activities provided by: Cindy’s Tea & Me, Heidi Scott, RMT, Cindy Leggett, YOGA Instructor. March 8th, 2012. 12pm-3pm. South River Arena (Upstairs). 1 Lincoln Avenue, South River.

Contact Information: Esprit Family Resource Centre. 705-746-4800 or 1-800-461-1707

Friends Of The Bonfield Public Library

are hosting their Annual General Meeting Thursday April 19, 2012, 6:30 pm at the Bonfield Township Office.

Come and learn more about your local library.

Heritage Gardeners Education Night
Front Yard Garden Design

Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 7:00-8:00 P.M at Discovery North Bay Museum. 100 Ferguson St. North Bay

You are invited to share in a Free Evening of Education with the Heritage Gardeners, presented by one of our own Heritage Gardeners, Carol Gough.  If you are planning on making changes to your front yard this year, this session will provide you with ideas to get you started.

A Master Gardener will be on hand to answer any gardening or plant related questions that you may have. All of our education nights are free but donations are always welcome. Participants may also wish to participate in the twoonie raffle in support of Heritage Gardeners.

To find out more about the Heritage Gardeners Organization and to check our schedule of upcoming events, please go to our website: www.heritagenorthbay.com

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

Women’s Own Resource Centre

Esprit Place Family Resource Centre and the Women’s Own Resource Centre invite you to take a carnation in honor of NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, December 6th at 10 am to Noon
East Parry Sound: W.O.R.C., 105 Ottawa Avenue, South River
West Parry Sound: Killbear Room, 1 Beechwood Drive, Parry Sound DSSAB. Main Building.
Refreshments, inspiring stories and more information about local programs and ways to help will be available.
Kara Mitchell. Program Manager. Kara@womensownresource.org

Habitat for Humanity North Bay Blue Sky Region

The dedication for Habitat for Humanity North Bay Blue Sky Region’s newest home will take place at our newly constructed home at 800 John Street at 2:00 pm on Sun, Dec 4, 2011. The home will be dedicated to the memory of Judy Shea, a well known North Bay Lawyer and long time Habitat supporter and Volunteer. North Bay resident Kirsten Simpson and her family, are eagerly anticipating moving into their new home built with the generous support of the local community, our Habitat contractor and countless volunteers. Light refreshments will be served.

The Nipissing Women in Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other. Next meeting is Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 from 12-1:30pm at Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Christmas Wrap Fundraiser, Northgate Shopping Centre December 1st -16th

This fundraiser earns $3,000-$4,000 for the agency each year. Bring your gifts to be wrapped by Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay volunteers and help the children/youth of BBBS have an enjoyable Christmas. If you have questions call 474-3041. The booth is in Tower Court near the official Christmas tree

The Callander  Firefighters

will once again be hosting The Best Little Craft Show In The Near North District by the Callander Firefighters and their spousal auxiliary the “Flames”.
Saturday November 12th 9AM to 3PM Callander Community Center
Donations, monetary or non perishable grocery items, will be collected at the door in lieu of an admission fee.

The North Bay and Area Social Planning Council

is hosting a presentation from the Office of the Independent Police Review Director, Mon, Nov 7th from 5-6pm at the North Bay Public Library Auditorium. Public Presentation by: Office of the Independent Police Review Director.
The role of The OIPRD is to provide a transparent, effective, and impartial public complaints process for police and community members.

Habitat for Humanity

is having a BAKE SALE Nov 5th from 10am to 3pm at Northgate Shopping Centre. We are looking for volunteers to donate baking and help out. Contact the office at 705-495-6244 or via our website at volunteer@habitatnorthbay.com

The Catholic Women’s League of Paroisse Sacré-Coeur Corbeil

are hosting a Tea and Penny Sale at the Corbeil Park Hall. Tea at 11 am to 2 pm. Draw starts at 3 pm. There will be Baked Goods, Crafts and White Elephant Tables. All are welcome!

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

Heritage Gardeners

On Wed, Nov 16, 2011 @ Discovery North Bay, Upper Gallery 100 Ferguson St., North Bay from 7-8pm, Alexis Burnett of Earth Tracks: Wilderness Training and Naturalist Adventures will fill us in using his extensive knowledge of herbs and medicinal plants. Visit our website at www.heritagenorthbay.com

22 Wing CFB
60TH Anniversary

Join us for an evening of music including, Broadway, Pop, Ceremonial and Big Band with the 60 piece 22 Wing Concert Band and the 8 Wing CFB Trenton Pipes & Drums as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of 22 Wing CFB North Bay Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:30pm. Visit the Capitol Centre or contact CFB North Bay at 705-494-2011, ext 2001 or 2495. Donation to the Seeing More Clearly (MRI) fund  accepted.

The Nipissing Women in Business

will host its very first Women’s Symposium launching Small Business week with the North Bay Chamber of Commerce

Best Western Hotel
700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay
Monday October 17, from 8:30am to 4pm

Itinerary
8-9am: Trade Show-40 booths of various businesses
9-10am: Speaker: Hilary Price Jones
10-11am: Trade Show and Pampering Areas
11-12pm: Speaker: Karen Jones
12:15-1:30pm: Lunch, Fashion Show hosted by Kevin & Joel from EZ Rock
1:30-4pm: Closing Remarks, Trade Show & More Pampering!

Booth rental- $100.00
Ticket for Speakers, Lunch, and Fashion Show- $30.00

For more information, contact Allison McGraw at 705-475-5674

North Bay Farmers Market

Oct. 8th is Customer Appreciation Day
See you next year

Habitat for Humanity

Tuesday, Oct 25th 7PM General Public Meeting. Come out to the Northgate Mall Community Room (near Future Shop) and hear about all the wonderful work that Habitat for Humanity is up to.

Willow Workshops and Seminars
34 Commerce Court (Modern College)
Entrance at rear of building.

To register call 705-744-4729. Each Seminar is $10, Must pre-register to secure a seat. These seminars are intended to inspire curiosity, questioning and discussion.

Wed Oct 12, 7pm
12 Color Meditation

Wed Oct 19, 7pm
Movie Night

Wed Oct 26th, 7pm
What is Energy Healing?

Corbeil Busy Bees

are holding a Rummage and Bake Sale at the Corbeil Park Hall, from 9 am to 2 pm, Saturday, Oct 1st. Soup and sandwich available. Drop off previous Friday, from 9 am to 1 pm.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre of Nipissing has partnered with Nipissing University’s Women’s Centre for the Take Back the Night rally to take place on October 27th.

The Women’s Own Resource Centre

(WORC) has launched the fall session of it’s ROPE (Rural Outreach Program Endeavor) with Entrepreneurial Training Sessions beginning October 4th , noon to 2 p.m., at the Northern Lights Employment Centre in Burk’s Falls and Thursday October 6th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the Women’s Own Resource Centre in South River. Sessions are free, run for 10 weeks,  with access to travel and childcare funds when necessary.

2 hour seminars that help participants assess the resources available for building balanced healthy lifestyles will also be offered. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th, 4 – 6 p.m. in Burk’s Falls at the Northern Lights Employment Centre. This workshop is orientated towards social service workers and/or those in the health care field.

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.

The Nipissing Women In Business Club

promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.

Next meeting is 12pm, Tuesday August 2nd at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.

The North Bay Heritage Gardeners

focuses on fostering pride and growth through enhancing and beautifying the North Bay Waterfront and other approved areas.

The Heritage Gardeners are looking to the public to fill a need for new gardening teams. Gardening experience is not necessary .

For more information please contact the Heritage Gardeners Coordinator at 705-472-4006.

North Bay Farmers Market

Aug. 13th
Corn Festival

Friends of the Bonfield Public Library

is hosting it’s annual Ladies Night Out. Tickets by advance sale only and can be purchased at the Bonfield Public Library or call Chris @ 705 776 7567. Tickets are $10. Each.

The event is a wonderful opportunity to experience, delightful  desserts, listen to an inspiring speaker by the name of Sandy Foster, who is inspirational in her work with Hope2Kenya, be fascinated with an accessory fashion show and participate in an musing auction. The evening is filled with laughter and you will leave with a smile on your face.
Ladies Night Out takes place 7 pm Thursday August 25 at the Lion’s Den on 3rd Line in Bonfield.  We look forward to welcoming you as our guest.

Blue Sky Sailing Club

is now offering sailing lessons with its club’s owned boats.  Become part of a community with other fellow sailing enthusiasts.  We offer various programs for individuals, youths, families and seniors. Check out our website at www.blueskysailing.org.

Art On Main
171 Main St West

RETRO BOOM
Art Exhibition
July30th to Aug 31st

Featured Artist
Mim* Thompson

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.

The Nipissing Women In Business Club

Next meeting is 12pm, Tuesday July 5th at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.

For more information, please visit us at  www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

The Nipissing Women in Business Club promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.

The North Bay Heritage Gardeners

The North Bay Heritage Gardeners have been working with the City of North Bay to maintain the Heritage Gardens at the waterfront for fourteen years now.

We are a group dedicated to developing a year-round community based educational, horticultural and environmental program. We focus on fostering pride and growth through enhancing and beautifying the North Bay Waterfront and other approved areas.

The Heritage Gardeners are looking to the public to fill a need for new gardening teams. Gardening experience is not necessary .

For more information please contact the Heritage Gardeners Coordinator at 472-4006.

To find out more about the Heritage Gardeners Organization and to check our schedule of upcoming events, please go to our website: www.heritagenorthbay.com or you can e-mail:  heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

Habitat for Humanity North Bay and Blue Sky Region
Car Wash

Habitat for Humanity North Bay and Blue Sky Region is holding a car wash on July 9th from 11-3 at 1350 Fisher St. Volunteers for this fund-raising event are greatly needed. If you require additional information, please contact the office at 705-474-5535, by email at info@habitatnorthbay.com or visit our website at www.habitatnorthbay.com

North Bay Farmers Market

July 2nd- Strawberry Festival
July 16th- Tiny Tots Pageant

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.

The Nipissing Women In Business Club

Next meeting is 12pm, Tuesday June 7th at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay.
For more information, please visit us at  www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

The Nipissing Women in Business Club promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, networking and referral opportunities. Supporting each other by providing a venue where female professionals can meet to build relationships, inform and educate each other.

The North Bay Heritage Gardeners
Heritage Gardeners Rain Barrel Workshop

Saturday June 18, from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
In the Parking Lot of the old Hydro Building,
1350 Fisher St.

Come support the North Bay Heritage Gardeners with a purchase of a rain barrel and learn all about rain barrel use.

Pick up you rain barrel and watch a brief information session on rain barrel set up and use.  Rain Barrel.ca and Greening Nipissing are our partners in this fundraiser. Rain barrels may be purchased online in advance of the event by visiting rainbarrle.ca or  call the Heritage Gardener Coordinator Monica McLaren at 472-4006 for more information.

To find out more about the Heritage Gardeners Organization and to check our schedule of upcoming events, please go to our

website: www.heritagenorthbay.com
e-mail:  heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

Habitat for Humanity North Bay and Blue Sky Region

5th Annual Golf Tournament being held June 9, 2011 at Clear Springs Golf Course. Price is $85.00 per person which includes dinner and cart. We are looking for teams of 4.

If you require additional information, please contact the office at 705-495-6244, by email at info@habitatnorthbay.com or visit our website at www.habitatnorthbay.com

North Bay Farmers Market

June 18th - Father’s Day Festival
June 25th - Strawberry Festival

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Women are welcome to drop by, enjoy a coffee or tea and chat with other women who attend. Drop in is held every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm and every woman is welcome to attend.

Women In Business

Next meeting is 12pm, May 3rd at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay. For more information, please visit us at  www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

Heritage Gardeners
Garden Design

You are invited to share in an Evening of Education with the Heritage Gardeners and Master Gardener Lynn Farintosh, Wednesday, May 11, 2011. 7:00-8:00 P.M. Southwest corner of McIntyre and Murray Street. Come on a City Garden Walking Tour. Call 495-0920 with your gardening questions or e-mail: northbaymastergardeners@hotmail.com.

The Phelps Community Rec Centre
Redbridge

is hosting its Annual Fundraising Bottle Drive on Saturday May 14th from 9am - 2pm. Everyone is welcome to drop off empty beer or liquor bottles/cans. Each household donating will be entered into a prize package draw. The PCRC is also accepting pop cans that will be contributed to Phelps Schools fundraising project. A BBQ lunch will be available. In conjunction with the Bottle Drive we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off. Call Brenna at 705.663.2867 to enter your chili, space is limited.
Taste testers are welcome and can try each chili and vote for a favourite for the low cost of $3.00. Hope to see everyone there!

St. Alphonsus Church
Charity Fundraiser

Penny Sale. Fri, June 3, Noon to 8pm. Call Dianne Baker at 705-752-3410

Callander Fire & Emergency Services

will be celebrating “125 years of Firefighting” with a PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday May 14 from 8am to 12pm at the Callander Community Center, 1984 Swale St. The cost is $5.00 per person. This event will also consist of Fire Education, Tours of the Fire Trucks and Equipment, A “125 Year” Historical Firefighting Exhibit, and Mock Fire Drills

Corbeil Busy Bees
Rummage and Bake Sale

at the Corbeil Park Hall, May 7thFrom 9 am to 2 pm. Soup and sandwich lunch available. Donation drop off on previous Friday. For more information, please call Colette: 705-752-1055