March 11, 2005


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce
To Contact Us: Telephone 738-2202 Fax 738-1534
e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

March 11 - Town Hall Meeting, 7:00 pm, Caygeon Lanes
March 17 - Bobcaygeon & District Horticultural Society Meeting, 7:00 pm, Knox Presbyterian Church
March 23 - Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, click for further details
March 28 - Deadline for Awards of Excellence Nominations, 738-2202
April 30 - Spring Social Banquet & Auction, 738-2202


MARCH BREAK EVENTS:
Bobcaygeon Library - 738-2088
Saturday, March 12, 11 am - St. Patrick’s Day Craft.
Tuesday, March 15, 11 am - Shari & Jerry, Family Entertainers.
Wednesday, March 16, 2 to 4 pm - Computers for Kids.
Fobert Memorial Pool - Fun Swim, Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 20 each day from 2-4 pm. $2.00 for children, $3.50 for adults, $8.00 for family.
Bocaygeon Arena - Public Skate, Wednesday, March 16 from 1-2:30 pm, Friday, March 18 from 11:30 - 1:00 (FREE), Sunday, March 20 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. (Cost $1.00 per student & $2.00 per adult - preschool free)
Caygeon Lanes- Open all March Break, call 738-1881 to reserve a lane.

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE:
We are still accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year, Business Leader of the Year, Outstanding Service Volunteer Organization & Outstanding Business Achievement Award. The nomination form and details of the criteria are available in our office, so please give us a call.

Deadline for nominations is March 28th at 5:00 p.m. The awards will be presented at the 7th Annual Spring Social Banquet & Auction, being held on April 30th. Tickets for the Spring Social are now available in our office.

12th BUCKHORN MAPLEFEST:
This event is fun for the whole family with events including:

  • Sugar Bush Tours
  • Horse Drawn Hay Rides
  • Live Music
  • Maple Syrup & Sugar Demonstrations
  • Draw Prizes
  • Toffee on Snow
  • Maple Baking
  • Pioneer Display
  • Pony Rides
  • All Day Pancake Breakfast

Admission is $4.00 per person*. McLean Berry Farm, 1 km east of highway 507 at Curve Lake Rd. (705) 657-2134. www.mcleanberryfarm.com. 9:30 to 4:00 March 19-20, 25-26-27 & April 2-3.
* Food and Pony Rides not included.

CELEBRATE COMMUNITY MEMORIES:
At the 50th Anniversary of the Bobcaygeon-Verulam Community Centre. On Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 7:00 pm there will be the Bobcaygeon Skating Club Carnival, featuring guest performance by Don Jackson, Olympic Bronze Medalist and Men’s World Champion. Tickets available at the door. On Sunday, April 3 from 1-4 pm there will be hockey, music, social time, pictures and memorabilia. For more information call 738-9999.

PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY:
The Bobcaygeon Community Policing Alliance, The Fenelon Falls Community Policing Committee and the Ontario Provincial Police are pleased to host this presentation presented by Manny Parreira, Bank of Canada. The presentation runs from 7:30 am to 9:00 am on Wed, April 13 and takes place at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre. A Continental Breakfast will be provided. For details contact bcpa@nexicom.net or Lisa Dever 738-0707.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
March 24th. Deadline for info and ads is Monday, March 21st.


Town Hall Meeting

For all residents of Wards 7 & 13
Friday, March 11, 2005 - 7:00 pm
Caygeon Lanes, Hwy. 36, Bobcaygeon
Question & Answer Period
and Introduction of the
Legacy C.H.E.S.T. Fund Committee
Councillor Pete Cziraky, Ward 7, 738-4191
Audrey Holden, Ward 13, 738-3385


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