APRIL EVENTS COMING SOON!
Chamber Lunch - Shawn Everritt, Recreation
Director
Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location: The Dam Pub, Thornbury
Guest Speaker - Shawn Everitt, Recreation Director, Town of The Blue
Mountains. RSVP, thanks.
Contact: Linda Wykes
Phone: 519-599-3344
Email:
info@bluemountainschamber.ca
Youth Forum - All Welcome
Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 6:45pm - 9:00pm
Location: Georgian Bay Secondary School, Meaford
A free event hosted by Georgian Bay Secondary School and The
Community for Youth Coalition. All residents of Meaford and The Blue
Mountains are invited to this forum in support of youth.
6:45pm Doors Open
7:00-7:40 Student Performances
7:40-8:00 Light Refreshments and Displays
8:00-9:00 Keynote Speaker: David Huether, a retired school principal,
has been successful in motivating communities throughout the province to
acknowledge that they can and do make a difference in the lives of their
local youth. The discussion will introduce asset building techniques
that you can use to activate and motivate your community. Come out and
learn about how you, too, can make a difference.
Georgian Bay Secondary School, 125 Eliza St, Meaford, Ontario For
more information phone: 519-376-9420 ext. 403
Email:
519-376-9420 ext 403
The Madawaska String Quartet
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Grace United Church, 140 Bruce Street, Thornbury
Sarah Fraser Raff, violin; Rebecca van der Post, violin; Anna Redekop,
viola; Amy Laing, cello.
Four exciting, eclectic musicians with a programme of Verdi, Dvorak,
Puccini, and Mozart, served up with fun and flair.
Contact: Eric James
Phone: 519-538-2453
Email:
ejames@rogers.com
Website:
http://wwwbluemountainschamber.ca/musicsociety
Beaver Valley Concert Society
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Grace United Church; Bruce St; Thornbury
Madawaska Quartet - Sarah Fraser Raff, violin; Rebecca van der Post,
violin; Anna Redekop, viola; Amy Laing, cello. This quartet is enjoying
their 6th year together. The past 5 years have been an incredibly
exciting time for them - full of adventure, wicked music, amazing
people, places and unimaginable fun. Their programme is an eclectic mix
of Verdi, Dvorak, Puccini, Mozart and others. Tickets at Jessicas Book
Nook or at the door $25.
Contact: Pat James
Phone: 519-538-2453
Email:
efjames@rogers.com
Charles Wesley: Dramatic
Reading & Hymn Sing
Friday, April 11, 2008 -
Location: Grace United Church, Thornbury
Tickets $15
Thornbury Girl Guides Cookie
Drive Thru
Saturday, April 12, 2008 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Thornbury Post Office Parking Lot
Cant find your girl guide cookies? Nobodies been to your home
lately? Well, heres your chance to get our delicious Chocolate and
Vanilla cookies once again! Drive right up to our cookie machines and
well sell them to you without the need for you to ever leave your car!
Well also have a treat for your doggie friend if theyre with you
thanks to the generosity of the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society.
Charles Wesley: Dramatic
Reading & Hymn Sing
Sunday, April 13, 2008 -
Location: Grace United Church, Thornbury
Charles Wesley: Dramatic Reading & Hymn Sing. Tickets $15; Followed
by catered Sunday Supper $10.
Phone: 519-599-2438
Health and Wellness
Exposition
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury
Free admission. Door prizes, draws, demonstrations. Charities Local
Women's Shelter and Local Mental Health Assoc.
Contact: Diana Bailey
Phone: 519-599-7797
Email:
jdbailey@georgian.net
"Opera at the Opera House"
The Barber of Seville - Rossini
Sunday, April 13, 2008 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Opera House
An amazing DVD of the 1988 performance of Rossini's The Barber of
Seville, starring Canadian Cecilia Bartoli, David Kuebler and Gina
Quilico. This comic opera, well-known to those who have a penchant for
such entertainment, will be as vibrant as the original recording and
larger-than-life on the big screen in the Opera House at Meaford Hall.
Presented by the Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation.
Tickets $12
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email:
ticket@meaford.ca
Website:
http://www.meafordhall.ca
BVAA Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 9:00pm - 1:00am
Location: Beaver Valley Arena
BVAA Annual Fundraiser, Video Dance, Silent Auction, and Draws for
Cash & Prizes totalling $15,000! Tickets $35 admit one couple to the
Dance and include one entry in the Draws. Tickets available form most
BVAA families or call 519-599-1212 or 519-599-6206 or email
bayswatermarket@aol.com. All proceeds to the Beaver Valley Athletic
Association.
Contact: BVAA Fundraising Comittee
Phone: 519-599-1212 or 519-599-6206
Email:
bayswatermarket@aol.com or kwmcculloch@sympatico.c
Website:
http://www.bvaa.ca
EUCHRE
Sunday, April 20, 2008 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Clarksburg
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 hosts Euchre the Third Sunday of
each month in the legion hall. Doors open at 12:45 pm and. Prizes and
lunch available. Entry Fee $5.00
Contact: Joyce Adams
Phone: 519-538-2518;519-538-3555
Email:
adams2@rogers.com
Stew Supper
Friday, April 25, 2008 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: St. George's Anglican Church, Clarksburg
Everyone is invited to this popular community event which is held in
celebration of the Feast of St. George, the churchs patron saint. Those
attending will be treated to tasty beef stew, rolls and coleslaw, and a
wide selection of scrumptious home made pies. Dinner will be served
continuously from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at
Thornbury Pharmasave, Jessica's Book Nook, through the church, and at
the door, subject to availability.
Phone: 519-599-3047
Georgian Sound Festival -
Jazzmania
Friday, April 25, 2008 - 8:00pm - 12:00am
Location: Thornbury & Clarksburg
The 17th Annual Georgian Sound Festival, featuring Jazzmania Friday,
Big Band Saturday, Jazz Brunch, Sunday and Gospelfest Sunday, returns to
Thornbury and Clarksburg Friday April 25 through Sunday April 27, 2008.
The Festival is a three-day musical weekend offering fabulous jazz, Big
Band and gospel musicians and professional swing and ballroom dancers.
Jazzmania - tickets are $15. Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy music and fun
at one of the 10 venues in Thornbury & Clarksburg.
Big Band Saturday - tickets are $25, featuring 3 popular big bands
and professional dancers! Performances at 1pm and 8pm at the Beaver
Valley Community Centre.
Jazz Brunch, Sunday - tickets are $35, 11am at Lora Bay featuring the
Bourbon Street Buskers.
Gospelfest Sunday - tickets are $10 and the show starts at 2:00pm at
the Beaver Valley Community Centre. Music with Sharon Riley & The Faith
Chorale and Georgian Bay Secondary School Jazz Ensemble.
Contact: Stephanie McLarty
Phone: 519.599.3223
Email:
festival@georgiansound.ca
Website:
http://www.festival.georgiansound.ca
Centennial Celebration of
"Anne of Green Gables"
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L E Shore Library, Thornbury
L.E. Shore Memorial Library and Jessica's Book Nook present a
centennial celebration of "ANNE OF GREEN GABLES". Meet Lucy Maud
Montgomery's granddaughter, Kate MacDonald Butler. Three new "Anne" book
titles, games, prizes and much more. All ages welcome. Children under
eight must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required at the
Library (519-599-3681) or Jessica's Book Nook (519-599-7361).
Phone: 519-599-3681 / 519-599-7361
Tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: The Opera House
An awesome tribute to one of rock n rolls most infamous bad boys
this show features a world-class tribute artist to take you through the
ups and downs of the life and times of Jerry Lee Lewis. A step back in
time to the music that made history in the 50s and 60s. Presented by
the Meaford Hall & Culture Foundation.
Tickets $25
Contact: Box Office
Phone: 1.877.538.0463
Email:
ticket@meaford.ca
Website:
http://www.meafordhall.ca
Georgian Sound Festival - Big
Band Saturday
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 8:00pm - 12:00am
Location: Thornbury & Clarksburg
The 17th Annual Georgian Sound Festival, featuring Jazzmania Friday,
Big Band Saturday, Jazz Brunch, Sunday and Gospelfest Sunday, returns to
Thornbury and Clarksburg Friday April 25 through Sunday April 27, 2008.
The Festival is a three-day musical weekend offering fabulous jazz, Big
Band and gospel musicians and professional swing and ballroom dancers.
Jazzmania - tickets are $15. Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy music and fun
at one of the 10 venues in Thornbury & Clarksburg.
Big Band Saturday - tickets are $25, featuring 3 popular big bands
and professional dancers! Performances at 1pm and 8pm at the Beaver
Valley Community Centre.
Jazz Brunch, Sunday - tickets are $35, 11am at Lora Bay featuring the
Bourbon Street Buskers.
Gospelfest Sunday - tickets are $10 and the show starts at 2:00pm at
the Beaver Valley Community Centre. Music with Sharon Riley & The Faith
Chorale and Georgian Bay Secondary School Jazz Ensemble.
Contact: Stephanie McLarty
Phone: 519.599.3223
Email:
festival@georgiansound.ca
Website:
http://www.festival.georgiansound.ca
Georgian Sound Festival -
Brunch & Gospelfest
Sunday, April 27, 2008 -
Location: Thornbury & Clarksburg
The 17th Annual Georgian Sound Festival, featuring Jazzmania Friday,
Big Band Saturday, Jazz Brunch, Sunday and Gospelfest Sunday, returns to
Thornbury and Clarksburg Friday April 25 through Sunday April 27, 2008.
The Festival is a three-day musical weekend offering fabulous jazz, Big
Band and gospel musicians and professional swing and ballroom dancers.
Jazzmania - tickets are $15. Jazz enthusiasts can enjoy music and fun
at one of the 10 venues in Thornbury & Clarksburg.
Big Band Saturday - tickets are $25, featuring 3 popular big bands
and professional dancers! Performances at 1pm and 8pm at the Beaver
Valley Community Centre.
Jazz Brunch, Sunday - tickets are $35, 11am at Lora Bay featuring the
Bourbon Street Buskers.
Gospelfest Sunday - tickets are $10 and the show starts at 2:00pm at
the Beaver Valley Community Centre. Music with Sharon Riley & The Faith
Chorale and Georgian Bay Secondary School Jazz Ensemble.
Tickets available at Jessica's Book Nook, Thornbury and Riverside
Graphics, Clarksburg
Contact: Stephanie McLarty
Phone: 519.599.3223
Email:
festival@georgiansound.ca
Website:
http://www.festival.georgiansound.ca
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