ONE WEEK UNTIL SUMMERFOLK!! We know how excited everyone is, as are we! Here are some events to take part in to help the days pass quickly, and before you know it we will be sitting at Kelso listing to some amazing music.
Mossy Gatherings Drum Circle
Saturday August 10th, 8-9:30pm
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
Everyone Welcome! Outside, behind the Bayshore Arena.
Let's have fun and drum and dance as we see the sunset.
Bring: potluck nibbles, chairs, hand drums, and other percussion instruments
Must Stash Hat/Colour Picture Book
Saturday August 10th, 9pm-12:30am
Heartwood Concert Hall
Must Stash Hat and Colour Picture Book are two funky trios who can jam. Don't miss this soon to be legendary night of music at one of the best venues around!
Must Stash Hat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhcgHl9BbBY
Colour Picture Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etfMi07otkw
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Advance tickets $10+s/c
At the doors $15
19+ event
Partner Day - Try the Y for FREE
Sunday August 11th, 8am-5pm
Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
*FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition for their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility. Visit ymcaowensound.on.ca for more details!
Beginner Guitar Workshop
Sunday August 11th, 3-4pm
M’Wikwedong Two Spirit Friends and Family
For more information contact Karen - karenhoule@gmail.com
TD Harbour Nights Concert Series
Sunday August 11th, 7-8:30pm
1155 1st Avenue West
Concerts take place at the beautiful inner-harbour behind Owen Sound's Visitor Centre. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the occasion. In the event of rain, the concert may be moved indoors to the Owen Sound Legion auditorium, at 1450 2nd Avenue West. There is no admission charge for Harbour Nights concerts, although donations are gratefully accepted.
OSU Cancer Fundraiser
Sunday August 11th, 5-9pm
Owen Sound Soccer Complex
A Cancer Fundraiser to help raise funds for Charlene Montgomery and the Cancer Society. This is a family friendly event, so bring everyone you know. There will be a BBQ and snacks as well as fun and games from 5-7pm, followed up by our very own Men's OSU home game against the IST Serbia at 7pm.
Community Luncheon and Small Crafts
Monday August 12th, 10:30-2pm
M’Wikwedong NCRC
Come and learn how to make 'Indian Tacos' at 10.30 am. Followed by Community Luncheon from 12.30 - 2pm. Also small crafting after eating!
Poetry Workshops
Monday August 12th/ Tuesday August 13th
Ginger Press
Calling all poets! We all have something to say, and we say it best when we say it in verse.
Join Owen Sound poet Richard-Yves Sitoski for two workshops for everyone interested in exploring poetry. Novices can get their feet wet and more experienced practitioners can up their game. Together we'll explore ways of getting over writer's block, the use of prompts to get the juices flowing, different modes and kinds of verse, and techniques for honing style. Monday's workshop will deal with written verse and Tuesday's will focus on spoken word.
Cost: $45 each day, or $75 for both days
Sign up at the Ginger Press in person, or call 519-376-4233
Women’s 50+ Fitness CORE Strength Class
Monday August 12th, 5-6pm
First United Church
Women's 50+ Fitness CORE STRENGTH CLASS with Stability Balls - Great Tunes - Low Impact - Newcomers always welcome! Bring a 45-65 cm ball (or borrow a loaner) - A/C & big fans!
Monday 5:00 – 6:00 pm COST: $8.00 per class
Held every 1st Monday of each month - except holidays, when held 2nd Monday, all dates listed below.
Please bring an exercise mat, water & clean indoor shoes :)
Sally Sunshine Gentle Fitness
Full details of ALL classes: http://sallysunshine.ca/classes/
519-270-6747
Tuesday Night Paddle
Tuesday August 13th, 6:30-8pm
Meet at the West Side Boat Launch, 1455, 1st Ave West, at 6:30, new paddlers and beginning paddlers welcome to try.
Songs for my Children: Jaqueline Woodley - Soprano
Wednesday August 14th, 12-1pm
Georgian Shores United Church
Jacqueline Woodley’s highly anticipated return to the Noon Hour Series stage will feature songs from a mother: classical and popular music from around the world celebrating motherhood and children.
Women’s Night Out
Wednesday August 14th, 5:30-9:30pm
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness
Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of golf, games, drinks and delicious food!
9 hole Scramble (Make your own group or sign up to join others)
• Power Cart
• Raffle Prizes
• Buffet Dinner
• Swing Clinic at 5:00 pm put on by Director of Golf, Bill Stewart
Members - $35 Non-Members - $45
Register in the Pro Shop or Call 519-376-7899 ext. 2 or email bill@stonetree.ca
Couples Night
Friday August 16th, 5:15-9:15
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness
9 holes, shotgun start, alternate shot scramble format in groups of 8 or 10 includes cart, buffet dinner and fun prizes.
Members $80 per couple, Non-Members $95 per couple.
Sign up in the Pro Shop 519-376-7899 ext. 2 or email bill@stonetree.ca
August Monthly RELM Healing
Friday August 16th, 7-8:30pm
Kokoro Wellness & Spiritual Hub
Our Monthly RELM Healing is a gathering of beautiful souls in our salt cave for a night filled with meditation and other healing modalities to promote growth and healing.
Spots are limited, make sure to register using the link below or by calling/messaging us!
$40 (plus HST)
SUMMERFOLK KICK OFF - AUGUST 16th!
The weekend we look forward to all year kicks off Friday August 16th! Brought to you by the Georgian Bay Folk Society, Summerfolk is now in its 44th year and is going as strong as it ever has. The lineup is fantastic and showcases numerous local artist. Check out there website for full schedule details, and ticket prices!
https://summerfolk.org/
Mossy Gatherings Drum Circle
Saturday August 10th, 8-9:30pm
Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre
Everyone Welcome! Outside, behind the Bayshore Arena.
Let's have fun and drum and dance as we see the sunset.
Bring: potluck nibbles, chairs, hand drums, and other percussion instruments
Must Stash Hat/Colour Picture Book
Saturday August 10th, 9pm-12:30am
Heartwood Concert Hall
Must Stash Hat and Colour Picture Book are two funky trios who can jam. Don't miss this soon to be legendary night of music at one of the best venues around!
Must Stash Hat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhcgHl9BbBY
Colour Picture Book https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etfMi07otkw
Doors at 8pm
Show at 9pm
Advance tickets $10+s/c
At the doors $15
19+ event
Partner Day - Try the Y for FREE
Sunday August 11th, 8am-5pm
Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre
*FREE ACCESS for residents of the City of Owen Sound and the Township of Georgian Bluffs to the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in recognition for their support in creating our beautiful YMCA Health, Fitness & Aquatics facility. Visit ymcaowensound.on.ca for more details!
Beginner Guitar Workshop
Sunday August 11th, 3-4pm
M’Wikwedong Two Spirit Friends and Family
For more information contact Karen - karenhoule@gmail.com
TD Harbour Nights Concert Series
Sunday August 11th, 7-8:30pm
1155 1st Avenue West
Concerts take place at the beautiful inner-harbour behind Owen Sound's Visitor Centre. Please bring your lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the occasion. In the event of rain, the concert may be moved indoors to the Owen Sound Legion auditorium, at 1450 2nd Avenue West. There is no admission charge for Harbour Nights concerts, although donations are gratefully accepted.
OSU Cancer Fundraiser
Sunday August 11th, 5-9pm
Owen Sound Soccer Complex
A Cancer Fundraiser to help raise funds for Charlene Montgomery and the Cancer Society. This is a family friendly event, so bring everyone you know. There will be a BBQ and snacks as well as fun and games from 5-7pm, followed up by our very own Men's OSU home game against the IST Serbia at 7pm.
Community Luncheon and Small Crafts
Monday August 12th, 10:30-2pm
M’Wikwedong NCRC
Come and learn how to make 'Indian Tacos' at 10.30 am. Followed by Community Luncheon from 12.30 - 2pm. Also small crafting after eating!
Poetry Workshops
Monday August 12th/ Tuesday August 13th
Ginger Press
Calling all poets! We all have something to say, and we say it best when we say it in verse.
Join Owen Sound poet Richard-Yves Sitoski for two workshops for everyone interested in exploring poetry. Novices can get their feet wet and more experienced practitioners can up their game. Together we'll explore ways of getting over writer's block, the use of prompts to get the juices flowing, different modes and kinds of verse, and techniques for honing style. Monday's workshop will deal with written verse and Tuesday's will focus on spoken word.
Cost: $45 each day, or $75 for both days
Sign up at the Ginger Press in person, or call 519-376-4233
Women’s 50+ Fitness CORE Strength Class
Monday August 12th, 5-6pm
First United Church
Women's 50+ Fitness CORE STRENGTH CLASS with Stability Balls - Great Tunes - Low Impact - Newcomers always welcome! Bring a 45-65 cm ball (or borrow a loaner) - A/C & big fans!
Monday 5:00 – 6:00 pm COST: $8.00 per class
Held every 1st Monday of each month - except holidays, when held 2nd Monday, all dates listed below.
Please bring an exercise mat, water & clean indoor shoes :)
Sally Sunshine Gentle Fitness
Full details of ALL classes: http://sallysunshine.ca/classes/
519-270-6747
Tuesday Night Paddle
Tuesday August 13th, 6:30-8pm
Meet at the West Side Boat Launch, 1455, 1st Ave West, at 6:30, new paddlers and beginning paddlers welcome to try.
Songs for my Children: Jaqueline Woodley - Soprano
Wednesday August 14th, 12-1pm
Georgian Shores United Church
Jacqueline Woodley’s highly anticipated return to the Noon Hour Series stage will feature songs from a mother: classical and popular music from around the world celebrating motherhood and children.
Women’s Night Out
Wednesday August 14th, 5:30-9:30pm
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness
Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of golf, games, drinks and delicious food!
9 hole Scramble (Make your own group or sign up to join others)
• Power Cart
• Raffle Prizes
• Buffet Dinner
• Swing Clinic at 5:00 pm put on by Director of Golf, Bill Stewart
Members - $35 Non-Members - $45
Register in the Pro Shop or Call 519-376-7899 ext. 2 or email bill@stonetree.ca
Couples Night
Friday August 16th, 5:15-9:15
Stone Tree Golf & Fitness
9 holes, shotgun start, alternate shot scramble format in groups of 8 or 10 includes cart, buffet dinner and fun prizes.
Members $80 per couple, Non-Members $95 per couple.
Sign up in the Pro Shop 519-376-7899 ext. 2 or email bill@stonetree.ca
August Monthly RELM Healing
Friday August 16th, 7-8:30pm
Kokoro Wellness & Spiritual Hub
Our Monthly RELM Healing is a gathering of beautiful souls in our salt cave for a night filled with meditation and other healing modalities to promote growth and healing.
Spots are limited, make sure to register using the link below or by calling/messaging us!
$40 (plus HST)
SUMMERFOLK KICK OFF - AUGUST 16th!
The weekend we look forward to all year kicks off Friday August 16th! Brought to you by the Georgian Bay Folk Society, Summerfolk is now in its 44th year and is going as strong as it ever has. The lineup is fantastic and showcases numerous local artist. Check out there website for full schedule details, and ticket prices!
https://summerfolk.org/