September 5, 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

September 6&7 - Kawartha Settlers’ Village Harvest of Quilts, 10 am to 5 pm
September 14 - Cruisefest - Antique & Custom Car Show, 10 am to 4 pm, 738-2202
September 25 - Demolition Derby, Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds, 7:00 pm
September 26 & 27 - 145th Bobcaygeon Fall Fair
October 4&5 - Kawartha Farmfest, 324-9411 ext 289
October 4&5, 11&12 - 18th Annual Victoria County Studio Tour, 705-454-2095
October 4 - “Fall Colours” Heritage Bed & Breakfast Tour, 324-3404


FORBERT POOL MEMBERSHIP:
Fall is fast approaching and many of us will be returning to a more regular schedule. Why not take this time to think about a healthier lifestyle? We currently have 17 members and their employees interested in taking advantage of the discount offered to the Chamber by the Forbert Memorial Pool. If we can get 3 more members, the cost will be $88.00 per person for a year membership - that’s a savings of over $130.00! If you or your employees wish to join the gym, please call us at the office by Friday, Sept. 12. If you have already expressed an interest in joining, we will be contacting you with further details.

18th ANNUAL VICTORIA COUNTY STUDIO TOUR:
Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-15, 10 am to 5 pm. Explore the studios and homes of skilled artists and craftspeople. This year the Studio Tour will present 24 talented artists in 17 artist studios across the beautiful City of Kawartha Lakes. Please phone 705-454-2095 or visit www.VictoriaCountyStudio.com for full details.

 

KAWARTHA FARMFEST:
Come celebrate the harvest with our farm families! Saturday, October 4 & Sunday, October 5th. Tour the countryside and visit our rural attractions. Highlights include:
Farm Centres with activities and displays, with hands on learning demonstrations. Rural Open Houses provide a sample of country hospitality at locations throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes. Take a walk down Memory Lane and enjoy the display of memorabilia with our farm families of the last century. Visit www.kawarthafarmfest.com or phone 705-324-9411 ext. 289 for more information.

HARVEST OF QUILTS:
The Kawartha Piecemakers Village Quilters present the Harvest of Quilts on Sat, Sept. 6 and Sun, Sept. 7 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm at Kawartha Settlers’ Village. Admission is $5.00 per person with over 200 heritage and new quilts as well as appraisals, boutiques, raffles, draws, prizes demonstrations and much more! Please call 738-5730 or 738-6163 for further details.


FOOD BOOTH VOLUNTEERS:
We are still looking for volunteers for the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair Food Booth. If you would like to share your time assisting in this long time community tradition, please contact Cindy at our office.

“FALL COLOURS” HERITAGE BED & BREAKFAST TOUR:
The Heritage Centre presents six stunning Heritage Bed & Breakfasts in Bobcaygeon, Kinmount, Fenelon Falls and areas on Saturday, October 4 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. Come and view the architectural wonders and decor. Experience the scents and colours of the fall on this spectacular tour. Help promote tourism, heritage and rural economic development together on this Heritage Bed & Breakfast tour. Tickets are only $10.00 each and includes passport ticket with a map of the tour, points of interest along the way and local businesses offering discounts for the day. Please phone 324-3404 to reserve your spot.

NEXT CHAMBER UPDATE:
Sept. 22th. If you have info or an ad please call Tara at the office by Tues. Sept 19th at noon.


DO YOU NEED
GARMENT RACKS, DISPLAYS,
GIFT BOXES OR BAGS?

CALL MIKE OR SUSAN
AT OFF-THE-WALL
THE FIRST WEEK IN OCTOBER
TO COME OVER AND HAVE A LOOK
738-6117


Sunday, September 14, 2003
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds - Free Admission


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