Mark Clairmont | MuskokaTODAY.com GRAVENHURST — Trinity United Church has a special doors open this Sunday, June 10. It’s not unusual for the church to open its doors; in fact last Sunday they hosted Royal Canadian Legion members for their annual spring/summer/June 6 D-Day grave decoration ceremony. But this Sunday will be a little bit […]
Lois Cooper | Gravenhurst Horticultural Society GRAVENHURST — Laura Thomas, of Hidden Habitat, says spring has sprung with a flurry of garden shows and talks. And she is excited to have been asked to be a guest speaker for our local garden clubs. She will be presenting at the Gravenhurst Horticultural Society on June 19, […]
GRAVENHURST — Air, Fire, Water, Earth — those were the four elements and chapters the Elderberries Choir sang praise to tonight. The second of the two concerts is Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m., also at the legion. New music director Louise Jardine, and pianist Carolyn Grant, ran the 40-member choir through some challenging pieces that […]
GRAVENHURST — There’s a ton of stuff to do all-day Saturday June 16 at the popular tree-lined Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce Car Show at Gull Lake Rotary Park. The 25th annual event is going to be a CAR-azy day. So get revved up and in gear. For the early birders arriving at 5:30 a.m. to […]
GRAVENHURST — The Elderberries truly are – individually and collectively – a force of nature. And this is the weekend the talented choir members have been waiting for, since their first Monday rehearsal at their new practice home at the Presbyterian Church, under new director Louise Jardine. All the weekly singing and re-singing of difficult harmonizing […]
HUNTSVILLE — Why didn’t they think of that before they tore up the street? Ever think that after a street’s been torn up and put back together? To prevent that 20-20 hindsight, the Town of Huntsville is inviting residents to share their thoughts on a Main Street and Kent Park redesign. The District of Muskoka […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Love to dance to a live band? But you can’t find anywhere in Muskoka to enjoy a waltz, the fox trot or where to do the Lindy hop? Well, you’re in lucky, for a least one night. The Muskoka Big Band, a 17-piece spinoff of the Muskoka Concert Band, is playing the Royal […]
GRAVENHURST — Another summer comes with a fresh start for one of Muskoka’s top tourism business associations and will be led again by major resort representatives. At their May annual general meeting, Muskoka Tourism introduced its new board of directors for 2018/2019. They have elected a new executive team to help guide the organization, which […]
GRAVENHURST — Love cars, trucks, classic and antique automobiles? And your community? And a free swag? Then contact the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce. It is hosting the 25th Annual Gravenhurst Car Show and they need your help Saturday June 17. This is one of the biggest events on the local calendar and draws thousands of auto enthusiasts, […]
PARRY SOUND-MUSKOKA – Here is where you can vote May 26 to June 6. There are nine locations throughout the riding, including the returning office in Huntsville, at which you can vote every day until June 1. And at the returning office in Huntsville, you can vote every day until Wednesday June 6. Just be […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s graduation time and a chance to sell what you spell. This June, Gravenhurst High School proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. “Spelling Bee is a semi-improvised comedy musical about a group of misfit students who come to compete in (you guessed it) a spelling bee, as well as the […]
GRAVENHURST — Ball players and fans here can’t forget their No. 1 fan and supporter. Bob Turney, an integral part of coaching, managing and supporting little league and adult league baseball, softball and fastball may have stuck out, but his legion of supporters want to make sure his memory and presence remain felt. For “Bob” […]
BRACEBRIDGE — Come out and celebrate the tradition of a family picnic! On Sunday, May 27, Bracebridge residents and visitors are invited to the 7th Annual Picnic in the Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Annie Williams Memorial Park, 50 Santa’s Village Road in Bracebridge. This community event is hosted by the Annie […]
GRAVENHURST — Your first big free community picnic of the summer is here this Saturday. The Gravenhurst Rotary Club is celebrating 80 years with a celebration and some major additions to Gull Lake Rotary Park. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. join Rotarians as they officially open the newly expanded gazebo they built more than […]
MUSKOKA — Only one week remains for men across Muskoka to register for YWCA Muskoka’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes – a fun, family-friendly event where men strap on a pair of high heels and literally walk a mile to help prevent and end domestic violence in Muskoka. This year’s event is shaping up […]
GRAVENHURST — It’s gonna be a “CAR-AZY” time. It’s been 25 years in the making, the big one is finally here. On June 16 the 25th anniversary of the Gravenhurst Car Show will take place at Gull Lake Rotary Park. “This is going to be a huge celebration for all of the car owners and […]
GRAVENHURST — Weather Channel watchers (and aren’t we all?) may have caught sight of some early risers in Gravenhurst this morning (Wednesday, May 16). And it wasn’t just the gorgeous spring weather that got them airtime. “We were happy to be a part of the live morning show on the Weather Channel at the Gravenhurst […]
MUSKOKA – What makes teenagers tick? It’s a question a lot of parents ask as their kids start seeking greater independence and challenging the household rules. The Triple P program, coming soon to Bracebridge and Huntsville, can offer some answers. The Muskoka Triple P Network is holding a Raising Responsible Teens session on May 17 […]
GRAVENHURST — Kids with clarinets and Bifocals with baritones are part of the fun Thursday night at a mass bands concert at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Concert bands from the Gravenhurst Public School, Muskoka Beechgove School, Gravenhurst High School, Bracebridge Public School will be performing. It’s dubbed ‘A celebration of music throughout our lives.’ And […]
GRAVENHURST — Spring is in bloom — and there’s no better inspiration for gardeners who want to sharpen their green thumbs than a bus trip to the Royal Botanical Gardens June 14. One of the great gardens of Ontario — indeed Canada — the RBC offers a plethora of perennials and plants that have the […]