COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM:
Communities in Bloom is a non-profit Canadian organization committed to
fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through
community participation and the challenge of a friendly competition.
If you know of an individual, business or group that has made an effort
to beautify our area, nominate them for a Green Thumb Garden Award! There
are many categories to choose from including; residential garden, residential
complex, commercial business, downtown business and more. Certain restrictions
do apply, so stop by our office to pick up a nomination form with all the
details or call The Parks, Recreation and Culture office at 324-9411 ext.
350. Nominations are due by Friday, June 25, 2004.
THE BEST OF BROADWAY:
The Bobcaygeon Choristers present The Best of Broadway under the direction
of George Hedge with accompaniment of Nona Erskine on Sunday June 27th
at 2:00 pm at the Bobcaygeon Royal Canadian Legion. |
OFFICE CLOSURE:
Please be advised that our office will be closed on the afternoon of Thursday,
June 17th. Chris Moore, who has been with us for just over 3 years, is
graduating from Police Foundations at Fleming College. We will be closing
at noon so the office staff can attend the ceremony.
SETTLERS’ DAY 2004:
Visit the Kawartha Settlers’ Village on Saturday, June 19th between
9:00 am and 7:30 pm for a full day of enjoyment for the whole family.
A Pancake Breakfast begins at 9:00 am, Strawberry Social at noon and Pig
Roast at 5:30 pm. (Tickets sold in advance for Breakfast and Pig Roast
at McCardle’s and Strang’s Valu-Mart Garden Centre). Pioneer
family camps will be on site with everyday living experiences. There will
also be live entertainment, children’s puppet show, Teddy Bear Parade
at 1:30 pm, Great Canadian Pie Sale and so much more. Please phone 738-6163
for more information. Admission is only $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children
6 to 12 and children under 6 are free. |
MIDNIGHT MADNESS:
Saturday, July 31
7:00 pm to Midnight
- Live Music - 2 Bands
- Face Painting
- Checkers the Clown
- Fish Pond
- Games of Chance
- Duck Draw
- Colouring Contest
Bolton Street will be closed off for this event. If you wish to be
an official sponsor or if you are a merchant who is not located on Bolton,
but wish to participate, please phone Marylynn at 738-2373 or Ruth Ann
at 738-5907
GARDEN TOUR:
The 8th Annual Bobcaygeon & District Horticultural Society Garden
Tour takes place on Saturday, July 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. There
will be lovely gardens to enjoy and new this year, painters from Brush
Strokes of Bobcaygeon will be creating artwork at each stop. Tickets are
only $10.00 each and may be purchased at our office and at a variety of
merchants. |
