Victoria’s Read

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

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, April 12th at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay. For more information, please visit us at  www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

NIPISSING UNIVERSITY WOMEN’S CENTRE

is hosting a juried art show that aims to break down the barriers of marginalized identities
through collaborating images that celebrate queer positivity.
Showtime is April 2 at FARM on Main street (evening reception)

THE HERITAGE GARDENERS

will be celebrating fourteen years of success at our Fourteenth Annual Heritage Gardeners Symposium Sunday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Best Western Hotel & Conference Centre. 700 Lakeshore Drive. North Bay
Guest Speaker is Sean James. Sean will be speaking on the popular topic of Xeriscaping.  Xeriscaping is an environmental design of the land to reduce water usage.
This event also features a garden market, door prizes, certificate presentations to long term volunteers and to our Honorary Heritage Gardener by City of North Bay Mayor Al McDonald. The celebration will be completed with a lovely buffet lunch.
Please contact Monica at 705-472-4006 or heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay to reserve your ticket.

THE NORTH BAY AND AREA SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL

in partnership with the Poverty Reduction Working Group and the Social Planning Network of Ontario (SPNO) presents WHY POVERY MUST MOVE FROM POVERTY REDUCTION TO POVERTY ERADICATION.  7pm, Tues April 5th at St. Andrew’s United Church. Presenters will include National speaker Marvyn Novick, founder of CAMPAIGN 2000 and policy contributor to the SPNO & Peter Clutterbuck, Community Planning Coordinator, SPNO.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RECYCLING PROGRAM 

-North Bay Mall (Every Sat morning from 10 to 12)
-Alterna Savings (107 Shirreff)
-Grand & Toy (480 Cassells St)
-Salvation Army

AMELIA RISING SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTRE

Open Group

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.

EVE-OLUTION

Amelia Rising presents evolution through EVE-OLUTION. A celebration of women and their talents. Join us as we kick start International Women’s week. Saturday, March 5th. Doors open at 7pm. Curtain at 7:30pm. Algonquin High School. Perron Theater. 555 Algonquin Ave. North Bay. $5.00 admission or a donation of a non-parishable food item.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Next meeting is 12pm, March 8th at the Best Western. 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay. www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

CALLANDER’S 1ST ANNUAL SINGING COMPETITION

Come and help Callander help celebrate their 125th anniversary by showing us that you have talent.
The 1st Annual Singing Competition will take place on March 26, 2011, at the Callander Community Center on Swale Street in Callander.
The first place winners will receive $100 cash and prizes. Prizes will be awarded to second and third place winners in all categories.
The first 60 contestants will compete in Junior, Youth and Adult open categories.
The rules and regulations can be found on the following websites: callander125, FaceBook, Google and mycallander.ca.

HERITAGE GARDENERS

You are invited to share in an Evening of Education with the Heritage Gardeners.
On Wednesday March  9, 2011 at 7:00 pm, Dorothy Stewart will help us identify the best plants for our plant hardiness zone which  in the area of the city below the escarpment is considered to be zone 4. Dorothy grew up in Sudbury during the years the landscape in the area resembled that of the moon. 
Please call the Heritage Gardener Coordinator by noon on March 9, 2011 to register for this educational session. Call Monica McLaren at 472-4006. Doors will open at 6:45.
Bring your own mug for a cup of Organic coffee or Organic Tea.
We will have a raffle draw that evening so please bring a twoonie if you wish to participate and donations to cover the cost of our speakers are always welcome!
E-mail:  heritage.gardeners@heritagenorthbay.com

Big Sisters

GIRLS ON THE MOVE! is an exciting program offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Bay and District, City Of North Bay, Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for girls and young women age 9-18.

The goal of GIRLS ON THE MOVE is to provide girls with information and support to make informed choices about active living, healthy eating, having fun and feeling good. A group of 15 girls (maximum) will be paired with female staff from Big Brothers Big Sisters and On the Move. The program will consist of eight 2 hour sessions. Each session will be fun-filled, active, and informative.
Running shoes and comfortable clothing will be required.

Orientation: January 12, 2011
Program Start Date and Time: January 19, 2011- April 20, 2011
K’Sah Woodley
Youth Host Coordinator
(705) 474-3041

Habitat for Humanity

GOOD NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT!

Our Affiliate, Habitat for Humanity North Bay and Blue Sky Region,has acquired two properties for the 2011 Build. The location of these properties will be announced as soon as the lawyers transfer the title which will be the first part of January 2011.
Meeting the deadline, we have secured the COAHP granted funds for each of the two families. These funds will be payable from DNSSAB to our Affiliate at the time of title transfer, probably late 2011, into the respective families’ name.
These funds will benefit our abilities to build more homes maintaining sustainability for years to come.

Nipissing Women in Business

Newcomers always welcome!
Mission Statement : 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.
www.nipissingwomeninbusiness.com

Send your event info to
victoriasread@hotmail.com