On-going
Getting Ready for Baby
Series of classes from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Available for parents during the last three months of pregnancy
Learn about: nurturing baby, keeping baby safe, feeding your baby, becoming a parent, what life will be like with baby in the first few weeks.
For locations and times contact your local health connection:  1 877 721 7520 

On-going
Are Your Immunizations Up to Date?
protect yourself from measles, whooping cough and tetanus
Contact Your Health Connection: 1 877 721 7520

On-going
Men's Support Group
Catholic Family Life Centre is establishing a weekly mutual support group for male adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Open to non-offending male survivors and social service agencies.
Funded by Ministry of the Attorney General Ontario Victim's Services Secretariat
Contact 726-2503 ext 106

On-going
Sending supplies to Third World countries
Lots of supplies have been collect to be sent to people in poor countries, but monetary donations needed to send containers.
If you would like more information on how to help out, call Bonnie at 527-7900

Until September
Stroller Fitness
9:30 am Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Barrie Waterfront Centennial Beach parking lot
Get some exercise and meet other new moms
Contact: Nancy 705 727 1433 or nancy[@]gofigurefitness.ca


Saturday August 9 to Friday August 29, 2008
Glorious!
a Theatre by the Bay production
MacLaren Art Centre
www.theatrebythebay.com

Saturday August 23, 2008
Junior Fishing Derby
8 am -Noon. James Bartleman Island around the Muskoka Lakes Museum
hosted by the Duke House Visitor Centre in Port Carling.
For children 5-12.
Participants asked to make a donation to the Aspen Wild Life Sanctuary. Proof of age required, no barbed hooks
Contact: 705 765 0714 or visitors[@]muskokalakes.ca

Saturday August 23, 2008
2nd Annual Innisfil Stampeders Golf Tournament
Innisbrook Golf Course 2959 Lockhart Rd. Barrie
with 25% of proceeds going to the RVH Cancer Centre
$125 per player to enter includes lunch, dinner, 18 holes and golf cart.
More Details click here

Saturday August 23, 2008
Learn for Life Fundraiser
7pm Village Inn, Thornton
This charity is in association with Hopeful Home Orphanage in Kathmandu.
It hopes to provide free post-secondary education for the kids once they turn 18 and leave the orphanage.
It is part of a desire to provide education to break the cycle of poverty.
Contact: Vanessa 705 458 2226 or www.learnforlifenepal.com

Sunday August 24, 2008
1st Annual Country Jamboree in association with Sick Kids Hospital
presented by the Cowboy Farms Country Market
3pm- 8pm rain or shine 3378 HWY 11, Bradford
$20, Kids under 15 free. Available at the market or in Beeton at the Innisfil Scope Newspaper office.
Gene Odom of Lynyrd Kynryd will be there. Also, a supply drive for the hospital
Contact: Lori 705 775 1300

Saturday August 23, 2008
Knights of Columbus 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
12:30 pm Wasaga Sands Golf and Country Club, Best ball format
In support of local charities
Contact: Lorne, 705 445 2515 or lbwinks[@]aol.com

Saturday August 30- Sunday August 31, 2008
19th Annual Kawartha Arts Festival
Fenelon Falls Fairgrounds
over 100 Fine Artists and Fine Craftsmen
Admission by donation, lots of free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments on site
www.kawarthaartsfestival.com

Ongoing until August 31, 2008
CONTACT's Legacy Courtyard Campaign
Alliston: Leave a lasting impression in your community!  You can sponsor a personalized engraved Legacy Stone that will be displayed in the new Town Square Courtyard being created for the community in downtown Alliston.
With a donation of only $99, $125 or $275, a special legacy stone will be engraved with the message of your choice. Order your stone today as limited quantities are available. 
To order call 705-435-4900 or visit www.contactsouthsimcoe.ca.
CONTACT, a nonprofit registered charity, provides community services and programs to the people of South Simcoe.

Saturday September 6, 2008
Grandmothers and Grand-Others for Africa Garage Sale
In support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation
11 Royal Oak Drive, Barrie
Donation of items for the sale appreciated
Contact: Sheila or Cherry, 721 8419

Sunday September 7, 2008
2008 Winners Walk of Hope for Ovarian Cancer
9am- Noon at Centennial Lions Pavilion Barrie Waterfront
www.winnerswalkofhope.ca

Saturday September 27, 2008
Kidney Foundation Give the Gift of Life Walk
9am Registration, 10 am start time
Minimum $50 pledge
Create a team or volunteer
Register at www.kidney.on.ca/walk or 1 800 387 4474 x239

Sunday September 28, 2008
Barrie Wheelchair Relay Challenge
To raise awareness and funds for those with spinal cord injuries in the community
Contact: Michelle, michelle.herron[@]cpaont.org

Friday to Sunday October 3-5th, 2008
Crusher's 1st Annual Hockey Tournament
Newmarket, Ray Twinney Complex
19+ Men, $750 per team
$250 deposit due by Aug 22 Cash or Cheque
Contact: crushershockey[@]yahoo.ca or 905 716 5134