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For information on What’s Happening in Wasaga Beach go to http://www.wasagabeach.com/events.index.gk
February 2- April 13
The ‘Strong Women Mentoring Program’
12 workshops which will be held EVERY TUESDAY
Location: First Presbyterian Church , 200 Maple St. Collingwood, ON
6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Some of the workshops topics will include:
Setting Boundaries
Addiction Issues
Taking Back Your Power
Abuse Education
Banking Basics and Budgeting
Employment Strategies
Women’s Health
Housing Issues
Safety Planning
And More!
Space is limited, call to find out more and reserve your spot.
(705) 445- 5478
 Childcare is also available!
February 22- April 9
Tax Time
The Housing Resource Centre  is offering a low cost tax preparation clinic for individuals with less than $25,000 a year income or families with less than $40,000. Cost is $25 for singles or $45 for couples. Call 445-0643 for more information or an appointment.
March 4 -31
GBACA Presents Skiers’ Invitational Art Show
Location: L.E. Shore Memorial Library
Apres Ski Party March 6, 4 – 6 pm
March 16
Occupational Health and Safety Training Fall Protection Workshop
Location: Georgian Staffing Services office (50 Hume St. next to Jim Wilson’s office)
4:30 – 7 pm
$60 plus GST per person.
Register with Tracks by Monday March 15
Successful participants will receive a wallet card and certificate of completion.
Visit  www.tracks.on.ca  or call (705) 444-1580
March 18
Bus Trip to Canada Blooms
Location: Bus leaves Sunnidale Corner Haa
8:30 am
$45 per person includes admission to Canada Blooms
To book tickets please call 705-428-0223
March 18
Health & Wellness Night
Anglican Church School House located at 8987 Hwy#91 in Duntroon
7 to 9pm
Attendees will be able to meet and greet local practitioners. There will be free draws, samples, discounts and lots of great information. Admission is free.
For more information please contact Karen Hyatt 721-4953 or Audrey Taylor at 443-4332.
March 24
Alzheimer Society of Greater Simcoe County Support Group Meetings
Caregiver Support Group Meetings
Location: Sunset Manor (Library), 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.          
For more information call Fiona at (705) 444-2457. 
March 25
NIMBY “Not In My Backyard” Community Workshop
Location: Collingwood Town Hall Council Chamber 97 Hurontario Street,Second Floor
1:00pm-4:30pm
The work shop is provided in effort to educate and update residents about “NIMBY”ism and affordable housing related issues in the community.
SPACEISLIMITED-Register beforeThursday March 11,
 Public Participants are encouraged to attend the workshop and provide input.
Phone:705.445.0643
March 26
Collingwood Rowing Club’s Butts in Boats Fundraiser
Location: Kelsey’s Restaurant
6:30
Entertainment by John Eaton & Sacha Law
Silent Auction
March 27
GBAR’s  "Decade of Dedication" 10th Annual Furball
Location: Village Conference Centre at Blue Mountain.
This event is usually sold out so buy your tickets early by calling Deb Keep
at 446 1510. Get a group of friends and make a table of 10. Tickets are
$125/person with an allowable tax receipt.
March 27
Zimbay
Location: Ashanti Coffee, 39 Bruce St.
All coffee and bake sales for the entire day donated to a Zimbabwe family whose house burnt to the ground and lost a family member who was tortured & murdered
March 28
A Benefit Concert featuring gospel singer JOAN ELLIOTT
Location: Heritage Community Church -310 Seventh Street, Collingwood.
7:00 p.m.
Freewill Offering. 
Proceeds to the Church Renovation Fund
March 30
Landlord Workshop GEORGIAN TRIANGLE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTRE CONNECTING PEOPLE TO HOUSING AND SERVICES
6:30pm-8:30pm
Visit one of two locations:
Collingwood Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, 115 Hurontario Street,Suite #203
Wasaga Beach Tuesday 1pm to 4 pm,1621 Mosley Street,
Corner of Mosley Street & 39thStreet, (In the Medical Dental Building)
Phone:705.445.0643
Email:info@housinginfoWebsite:www.housinginfo.ca
Focus of Workshop:
ResidentialTenancyAct-
EnergyEfficiencyGrantOpportunitiesforLandlords-
TaxBenefitsforLandlords
April 3
Ball Hockey Spring League Registration  Boston Pizza Day
From 12-5pm or
Register by April 4, at Play-it-Again-Sports, Collingwood
$40.00 kids and $60.00 adults
For info call (705) 441 - 0747
April 10
Collingwood Museum Bus trip to the Art Gallery of Ontario to the King Tut Exhibit
Bus will depart for the Collingwood Museum @ 7:45am.
Pre-registration is required as space is limited. $70.00 for museum members, $80.00 for non members.
For more information, please call the Museum at 705-445-4811
April 17
The Pitter Patter MS Walk Team proudly presents… Rock Before You Walk for MS featuring the crazy kilted celtic rock party band Strange Potatoes
Location: Wasaga Stars Arena
For ticket info call Patty Barnes at 422-1759
April 18
2010 MS Walk
Register on line at www.mswalks.ca  or by phone at 1-888-822-8467
April 22-30
Dr. Singh and Dr. Monte Wasaga Beach Family Doctor's are heading to Haiti to provide urgent medical services
They have arranged extra space for baggage and supplies and are looking for donations of the following items
Kids Shoes new or gently used
Rope
Tarps of all sizes
Tents
Light sleeping bags
Monetary donations can be made to the medical office on Ramblewood drive with funds used toward purchase of medical supplies
 Drop off at their office Medical office on Ramblewood drive Wasaga Beach, Stayner Medical Center, Stayner or Collingwood BIC churches
May 7
For The Love O’Nat-The Music, Life, & Times of ..Nat King Cole featuring Dean Hollin and his live band
Location: Pretty River Academy
Tickets $50 (includes an array of hor d’oeuvres, desserts & coffee) available at the school office or call 444-5376
Proceeds of this event are donated to Pretty River Academy’s Theatre Arts Program
July 2 – 4
Jean Vanier Catholic High School of Collingwood is celebrating 25 years! Please visit http://jva.schools.smcdsb.on.ca and follow the links to the 25th Reunion Page for more information and registration.
Town of the Blue Mountains Library
March Break Information for Families at The Blue Mountains Public Library
Location: 183 Bruce Street South, Box 580
March 13
Steel Chef
11am to 1pm- Impress local chefs with your culinary talent! Our Judges are from The Dam Pub and The Mill in Thornbury, ON. Sign up today to see if you’ve got what it takes to impress their taste buds!!
Tues March 16
Tots Olympics Afternoon
1pm- 4pm- Come enjoy toddler fun throughout the library! Our Olympic theme will be represented in our activities such as family bowling for medals, making Olympic Torches, Face painting and the cupcake challenge!
 
 March 17
 Free Family Will Day
10am -5pm Get the whole family together to play Wii in the Art Gallery on the big screen! Call to pre-book your one hour slot, one adult must be present
March 18 and Friday March 19
Self Serve stations throughout the Library!
March 20
Magic Show
1pm- 2pm Be dazzled by Zachary! $2.00 payable at the door day of event!
Please call for more information  (519) 599.3681
  
The Breastfeeding Place
The Breastfeeding Place is a friendship and support group which welcomes all mothers and babies. We gather at the Ontario Early Years Centre, 250A Peel Street, Collingwood, every Wednesday between 10:30 a.m. and noon. A Public
Health Nurse provides support to the group and helps individuals with breastfeeding concerns.
For more information, please call the Health Unit at 721-7520.
 
Free Immunization Clinics Offered Regularly
Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling your local health unit office at 445-0804, extension 7200 or visit our website at www.simcoemuskokahealth.org  for dates of a clinic near you.
 
Blood Donor Clinic Dates 2010                       
Rec. Plex: Wasaga Beach                        New Life Church: Collingwood
 
                                                                     
Saturday March 13                                     Friday March 26
Saturday May 8                                           Friday May 21
Saturday July 3                                           Friday July 23
Saturday August 28                                    Friday September 17
Saturday December 11                              Friday November 19
 
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.                    HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-2:30.p.m.
 
Collingwood Legion                        St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church:
 
Wednesday April 14                                   Thursday April 22
Wednesday June 9                                    Thursday June 17
Wednesday August 11                               Thursday August 19
Wednesday October 13                             Thursday October 21
Wednesday December 8                           Thursday December 23
 
HOURS: 2:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.                     HOURS: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  
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