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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

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Families First New Year’s Eve Celebrations

December 31st, 2010
Memorial Gardens, YMCA, Thomson Park
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The goal of the Families First New Year’s Eve Celebration is to give people in our community the opportunity to ring in the New Year with families and friends in an alcohol and drug free environment. Through donations from local sponsors, we provide this event to the public free of charge.
FIREWORKS in Thomson Park - 8:00 p.m.

FREE ADMISSION!!!
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank.

Memorial Gardens:
Scavenger Hunt
Kids Colouring Contest
Kid’s Bingo
Skating
Face Painting
Live Entertainment
Guitar Hero Warz

Y.M.C.A:
Family Swimming
Volleyball

Thomson Park:
Inflatable Land
Bonfire
Glow in the Dark Frisbee

The Nipissing Women in Business

meets the first Tuesday of each month. Luncheons at the Legion Branch 23, First Ave. North Bay in the Dress Lounge.
The Women In Business Group actively promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, an established referral base and invaluable networking opportunities.

Habitat for Humanity Hockey Raffle

Draw to be held: Tuesday December 14, 2010 at 7 P.M
Suite 1st Floor Community Room, Northgate Square, 1500 Fisher St
Tickets $10 – Are available at the following locations:
Promo Sports Depot, New North Exteriors
Grand & Toy, Skaters Edge and Hunters Automotive
For more information,  call Ellen at 705-493-6043

Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre

Thursday December 2nd
1pm - 3pm
Pampering & a Knitting workshop

Thursday, December 9th
1pm - 3pm
Art, Painting & Pampering

Thursday, December 16th
1pm - 3pm
Christmas Party

*Pampering will be happening at Tammy’s Golden Scissors located at 135 Worthington St W. Call 705-840-2403 to sign up for pampering as space is limited.

Callander Volunteer Firefighters and their spousal auxiallry Flames

proudly present their annual Christmas Craft Show and Sale. Often referred to as the “Best Little Craft Show in the Near North Area”, this years event will be held on Saturday Nov. 13th, from 9AM to 3PM at the Callander Community Center.
With over 30 venders, there is sure to be something for everyone.
Once again the “Burnt Offering Cafe” will feature our world famous sticky buns and chicken soup.
In lieu of an admission fee, donations to the Callander and District Food Bank will be collected.

Phelps Women’s Institute

The Phelps Women’s Institute is holding a Craft Sale at the Phelps Central Public School on November 20th. They have tables available for any interested vendors for $10. For any further information please call Marilyn at 663-2878 or Agnes at 663-2661.

Habitat for Humanity

Bake Sale
Saturday, November 6
North Bay Mall
10-3 at No Frills entrance

Amelia Rising

November 4th. 1pm - 3pm
Gentle Yoga

November 11th. 1pm - 3pm
 Movie and Popcorn

November 18th. 1pm - 3pm
Musical Day
Bring your own instrument

November 25th. 1pm - 3pm
Scrapbooking

All the events are FREE

The Nipissing Women in Business

meets the first Tuesday of each month. Luncheons at the Legion Branch 23, First Ave. North Bay in the Dress Lounge.
The Women In Business Group actively promotes the growth and continued success of business women through shared knowledge, an established referral base and invaluable networking opportunities.

Old Fashioned Christmas Walk Downtown North Bay

Come and enjoy our 22 Annual Old Fashioned Christmas Walk on Friday, November 26 6pm - 9pm.
Tree Lighting, Horse & Wagon Rides, Refreshments and Music.
Volunteers needed for various functions throughout the event - contact Jeff for more details at 474-7824

North Bay Christmas Art and Craft Show
 
November 12 - 14. Fur Harvesters Building. Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm. Admission only $5 for the whole weekend!

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 Arts and crafts
Iron art using collected leaves
Thursday, October 7th 1:00pm-3:00pm

Story time
Reading  poems & short stories
Thursday, October 14th 1:00pm-3:00pm
 
Open Discussion
Thursday, October 21st 1:00pm-3:00pm
 
Halloween Party
Thursday, October 28th 1:00pm-3:00pm
 
 

Education Night

October 13, 2010 at 7:00pm. Discovery North Bay Museum at 100 Ferguson St.

Desiree Ducharme of Greening Nipissing will be doing a presentation on composting and vermicomposting.

Bring your own mug and receive a complimentary organic beverage.

Participate in the toonie raffle and donations are always welcome!

Habitat for Humanity Annual Bake Sale

November 6th.
North Bay Mall NoFrills.

There will be apple, raisin, blueberry pies, squares and much more.

If you would like to donate bake goods, please call the Office 495-6244 or Ellen @ 493-6043 .

Habitat for Humanity Hockey Raffle
Tickets are $10.00 each and are available by calling Habitat for Humanity

Balanced Living Workshop

Monday, October 18 · 1:30pm - 3:30pm

 105 Ottawa Avenue, South River

Come out and join us for a fun afternoon of listening and sharing ideas about creating and maintaining balance in your life

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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.