April 23, 2003


COMING EVENTS:

CHAMBER UPDATE

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

April 24 - Spring Social Banquet & Auction, 738-2202
April 30 - May 2 - Home, Cottage & Recreation Show, Fenelon Falls, 887-3409
May 12 - Kawartha Business Social - 738-2202
May 22 - “Unlock the Summer” Festivities - 738-2202
May 22-23 - 27th Annual Canada/U.S. Walleye Tournament
May 28, 29 & 30 - Cottage & Country Living Show, Lakefield, 1-888-565-8888


WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:
We are pleased to welcome the following new members:
Along Wispi Shores Bed & Breakfast. This three bedroom B&B, located at 31 Wispi Shore Rd, R.R.#5 in Lindsay is run by Lori & Brian Hunter, who can be reached at 799-5395 or email lorihunter@sympatico.ca
Federico House Bed & Breakfast, owned by Donna & Bill Federico, also has three bedrooms and is situated at 32 Head Street in Bobcaygeon. Their phone number is 738-0688 and their email address is federico@nexicom.net.
In Fine Feather offers retail home decor, giftware and painted furniture. Visit Kerry Cook at 51 Main Street, phone 738-5100 or email kcook@i-zoom.net.
Located at 31 Main Street, Jade Epicure Spa Retreat has health and beauty services as well as nutrition and fitness programs. Visit their web site at www.jadespa.com, email jadespa@aol.com or call Lori McConnell at 738-0009.

MEMBER LOCATION CHANGE:
We would like to welcome Fireside Crafters to their new location at 51b Main St. Please note their new phone number is 731-0136 or they can be emailed at fireside@bellnet.ca

6TH ANNUAL KAWARTHA BUSINESS SOCIAL:
There are only a couple of tables left to be booked for this annual networking opportunity. Display tables are only $25.00 and are 10’ long. (Feel free to contact an associate or friend to share the table space and split the cost.) This year’s event is taking place at Eganridge Inn & Spa, on Wednesday, May 12th from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Admission is only $3.00 per person (and snacks are provided!) There will be an unlimited brochure swap amongst the Bobcaygeon & Area, Fenelon Falls & District, Lakefield & Eastern Region and Lindsay & District Chambers of Commerce. Cash bar will be available. Call us at 738-2202 to book your display table, donate a door prize or simply to reserve your spot.

MERCHANT ALERT:
The new Merchant Alert Program is ready to be kicked-off as of May 1st. Any merchant who did not supply us with their information in the Fall and would like to be included, please call our office at 738-2202.

COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY:
Hosted by Fenelon Falls Community Policing Committee & Ontario Provincial Police and presented by Manny Parreira, Bank of Canada, this meeting takes place at St. James Anglican Church, 19 Bond St. E. in Fenelon Falls between 7:30 am and 9:00 am. on Wednesday, May 5th. This presentation is free of charge, but donations are welcome. Continental breakfast is provided, so please confirm your attendance with Scott Woolfrey, at 328-434. You may also want to check out their web site events at www.ffcpc.com.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
May 7. If you wish to place an ad or have info for the next edition, please call 738-2202 by Tues. May 4.



Celebrate with us the re-opening of the
BOBCAYGEON LOCK 32
the oldest lock on the
TRENT-SEVERN WATERWAY
Saturday, May 22nd, 2004 starting at 10:00 am

Live Music              Refreshments 
Rubber Ducky Race   Parade & Ribbon Cutting   Vintage Cars & Boats



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