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MANITOULIN EVENTS 2010
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ONGOING EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
MAY In partnership with the Manitoulin Tourism Association and The Great Spirit Circle Trail ANNUAL PERCH DERBY Friday, May 21 to Sunday, May 23 Bring your perch for measurement to KAGAWONG PARK CENTRE by 5 p.m. SUNDAY 17th. LOTS & LOTS OF PRIZES!! (Your perch must be caught in Manitoulin's lakes or territorial waters)
PERCH DERBY DINNER Sunday May 23 Kagawong Park Centre 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Featuring an exciting and educational look at the work of the Great Spirit Circle Trail on display at the Park Centre on Sunday. CALL 368-3021 for information
MANITOULIN FARMERS MARKETS! May Long weekend until Thanksgiving! Four Convenient Locations in Manitoulin Communities: Gore Bay Arena - Fridays from 9:00am - 1:00pm Little Current Arena - Tuesdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm Little Current Behind BMO Bank - Saturdays from 9:00am - 12:00pm M'Chigeeng Arena - Saturdays from 9:00 - 12:00pm Mindemoya Arena - Saturdays from 9:00am - 1:00pm De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group (www.debaj.ca) De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group - known to friends and patrons as simply "Debaj" is Canada's oldest touring Aboriginal theatre company. Founded in 1984 by Sundance Institute alumnus and award-winning filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig which means "storytellers" has provided a forum for storytelling from an Aboriginal perspective. Over the years, Debaj has cultivated a number of emerging Aboriginal playwrights, such as Tomson Highway and Drew Hayden Taylor, and provided a stage with which to tell their stories – stories that were performed by Aboriginal youth for Aboriginal youth. Each summer Debaj offers a main stage production at the historic Mission Ruins in Wikwemikong from late July through mid-August.email: mta@manitoulin.net for more details The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367 JUNE JUNE WOMEN'S OUTDOOR WEEKEND All inclusive Women's Outdoor Weekend including camping (other accommodtions available), all food, supplies and workshops including Yoga - Circle dancing - Ice Breaker games - Nia-the joy of movement - Nature crafts - Face masks - Relaxation massage - Outdoor cooking - Reiki - Focus on forests nature hike - Foot baths - Green Wave Eco Lounge - Wine & Cheese welcome campfire - Open mike - Sunflower cedar slab planter - Wood rings - Solar heated swimming pool - Mini putt challenge - Stone soup luncheon and MORE. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470
JULY & august JULY & AUGUST Thursday Nights Are Astronomy Nights! Every Thursday night in July and August, Gordon's Park offers a program that includes an orientation into astronomy, preview of astrophotography pictures, detailed review of astronomy posters on planets, northern lights and solar systems, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere to find objects in the night sky. Participants willlearn how to star hop, view with the naked eye and have the opportunity to try Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars and observe through the park's 8" Dobsonian telescope. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470 JULY & AUGUST
"Walk A Fossil Reef" Sunday Afternoons
Join us for an exciting & educational "Walk a Fossil Reef" every Sunday afternoon during July & August at Gordon's Park with palaeontologist and Algoma University professor, Sharron Valli. Discover and see actual fossils on the reef including invertebrate corals [tabulates (colonial) and rugose (solitary)], stromatoporoids, bryozoans, and echinoderms (crinoids), mulluscs (nautiloids, bivalves, gastropods, cephalopods), brachiopods, echinoderms (crinoids) and MORE. The park is located on Drumlin and is a featured stop in the University of Waterloo's book "Manitoulin Rocks". For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470 JULY & AUG St. John's Anglican Church in Kagawong Sundays at 9:00am Everyone Welcome! JULY & AUG St. Paul United Church in Kagawong Sundays at 1:30pm Everyone Welcome! JULY & AUG Quiz Night! Every Second Monday at the Park Center in Kagawong. For information contact Sharon 705-282-8000.
The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367
Watercolour Painting Classes With local artist Richard Edwards join him at his studio located in the Old Mill in Kagawong. For registration and details contact 705-282-0360 or email: redwards@onlink.net JULY & AUGUST
Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl
Gordon's Park Moonlight Hike & Wolf Howl includes calling for wolves an an educational guided nature hike with a focus on wolves and their habitat. Participants will use Parabolic Ears and Bausch & Lomb binoculars to hunt for evidence of wolves, wolf tracks and other signs of wildlife. A social wolf howling competition around the campfire with really great "wolfy" prizes follows the hike. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470 JULY
Drum Making Weekend
Learn the technique and culture of traditional drum making over the course of two days with instructor Lori Sagle. This weekend includes campsite accommodations (B&B, Tipi Tenting, Camping Cabins also available) and all the necessary materials to make your very own deerhide drum. Additional package activities include access to the solar heated swimming pool, nature interpretive centre and educational hiking trails. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470
July The Pioneer Museum in Mindemoya In conjunction with Jack's Agricultural Museum is having a special PIONEER CRAFTS DAY on Thursday, July 16, 2009 with activities such as "Make your own bowl on the potter's wheel", "Make a Beeswax Candle", "Knit a Potholder", "Make Flowers out of Ribbons", and more. There will be demonstrations of spinning, weaving and other crafts, pony rides, square dancing and more. The Pioneer Museum is open Monday - Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. throughout July and August in 2009. JULY
Stargazing Manitoulin
Excellent Star Party held in the RASC designated dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park with 360 degree viewing, no light pollution and the darkest skies in Ontario. Activities include a Campfire Welcome Reception, Public Observing Sessions, Laser Guided Sky Tours, guest speakers, swap meet, show & tell session, Nature Interpretive Centre, Guided Fossil Hike, Mini Putt Challenge, Horseshoe Tournament, Children's Playground & Saturday Night BBQ Turkey Pot Luck Supper. Presenters for 2009 include - Heather Theijsmeijer, Education Coordinator, Canadian Astronomical Society (CASCA) on "IA 2009:Canada Looks to the Skies" and Klaus Peltsch, Astronomy Professor, Algoma University on "An Update on the Search for Extra Solar EarthlikePlanets" For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470
Sagamok Anishnawbek Annual Traditional Pow Wow For more information contact the Great Spirit Circle Trail Telephone:
705-377-4404 "Experience the Past, Enjoy the Present." JULYPublic Observing Sessions &Laser
Guided Sky Tours
Excellent introduction into Astronomy, these sessions are open to the public during the Stargazing Manitoulin Star Party and are held in the dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park. The evenings include looking through telescopes and observing with binoculars and an incredible laser guided sky tour. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470 July and August The Pioneer Museum in Mindemoya Every Monday (except Civic Holiday Monday) we'll have "Make Your Own Bowl on the Potter's Wheel".
Stained Glass Workshop With local artist Richard Edwards join him at his studio located in the Old Mill in Kagawong. For registration and details contact 705-282-0360 or email: redwards@onlink.net Annual Flower Show and Tea
Campbell Horticultural Society Plant Sale and Penny Table Mindemoya Community Centre 1:30 to 4:00 p.m Adults $7.00 Children (10 years and under) $2.00 JULY Annual ART TOUR July Free self-guided tour of over 40 artists showing island wide. Brochures available at Manitoulin Tourist Information centre as well as host locations. For more information please check out the website at www.manitoulinart.com or email mfaa@manitoulinart.com
JULY De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group (www.debaj.ca) De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group - known to friends and patrons as simply "Debaj" is Canada's oldest touring Aboriginal theatre company. Founded in 1984 by Sundance Institute alumnus and award-winning filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig which means "storytellers" has provided a forum for storytelling from an Aboriginal perspective. Over the years, Debaj has cultivated a number of emerging Aboriginal playwrights, such as Tomson Highway and Drew Hayden Taylor, and provided a stage with which to tell their stories – stories that were performed by Aboriginal youth for Aboriginal youth. Each summer Debaj offers a main stage production at the historic Mission Ruins in Wikwemikong from late July through mid-August.July Fish Supper Sponsored by Providence Bay United Church. from 5 to 7 PM Providence Bay Community Hall. Adults - $12.00 Children under 12 - $5.00. Fish, baked potato, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls and dessert! See you there! July UCW Fish Fry Sponsored by Providence Bay United Church Women from 5 to 7 PM Providence Bay Community Hall. Adults - $12.00 Children under 12 - $5.00. Fish, baked potato, coleslaw, vegetables, rolls and dessert! See you there!
July Gore Bay Summer Festival on the Waterfront
Watch for further details. See our website: July Kagawong SUMMERFEST! Join the folks in Kagawong and celebrate Summer! Many events being planned and will include a Pancake Breakfast at the Park Center, a Silent Auction at the Park Center & the popular - 50th Mudge Bay Float & Boat Club Parade! 1:00pm. Watch the local paper for your itinerary of events! or contact the Billings town office 705-282-2612 July Marine Service At St. John's Anglican Church in Kagawong July Bake Sale and Craft sale from 11 AM to 1 PM at Providence Bay United Church! Come early as it is usually a sell out! MACMAN
THE sixth ANNUAL MACKINAC/MANITOULIN The ‘MacMan’ is a competitive
racing/cruising event that offers a spinnaker/genniker division for
serious competitors, a white sail class for those who don’t want the
fuss of a spinnaker and a double handed class for those couples or
friends who are into the added challenge
HAWEATER WEEKEND July 30 - August 2 Come and join the fun on Manitoulin Island through July 30 - August 2 Fun for the whole family!!! Click here for times and events
De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group (www.debaj.ca) De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Theatre Group - known to friends and patrons as simply "Debaj" is Canada's oldest touring Aboriginal theatre company. Founded in 1984 by Sundance Institute alumnus and award-winning filmmaker Shirley Cheechoo, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig which means "storytellers" has provided a forum for storytelling from an Aboriginal perspective. Over the years, Debaj has cultivated a number of emerging Aboriginal playwrights, such as Tomson Highway and Drew Hayden Taylor, and provided a stage with which to tell their stories – stories that were performed by Aboriginal youth for Aboriginal youth. Each summer Debaj offers a main stage production at the historic Mission Ruins in Wikwemikong from late July through mid-August.
JULY & AUG St. John's Anglican Church in Kagawong Sundays at 9:00am Everyone Welcome! JULY & AUG St. Paul United Church in Kagawong Sundays at 1:30pm Everyone Welcome! JULY & AUG Quiz Night! Every Second Monday at the Park Center in Kagawong. For information contact Sharon 705-282-8000.
AUGUST The Juried Freshwater Art Show to benefit Manitoulin Streams. at the Providence Bay Fair. For Submissions: All work must revolve around the theme of freshwater. This includes lakes, streams, creeks, rivers and ponds. Eight Categories: Oil, Acrylic, Pastel, Watercolour, Mixed Media, Coloured Pencil and Drawing, Photography, Sculpture. A $20.00 entry fee for three entries. All works must be for sale and there is a commission on sold items.
Call Marcus Mohr for more details at (705) 859-1653 or email mmohr_ca@hotmail.com
Manitoulin Streams is a not-for-profit organization that rehabilitates streams, rivers and creeks on Manitoulin Island. For more information on Manitoulin Streams visit www.manitoulin.streams.com
The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367 August Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve Annual Cultural Festival and Pow Wow "Uniting together as keepers of Mother Earth" For
more information contact the Wikwemikong Heritage Organization at
Phone: (705) 859-2385
Beef Supper At the Park Center in Kagawong. Hosted by the U.C.W. 5:00pm-7:00pm For information contact Sharon 705-282-8000
AUGUST
100.7’s Contact info
By Mail:
By Visiting our Studios:
August Annual Fish Fry 5 PM In
August Triangle Seniors Club Fashion
Show and Brunch
August
Manitoulin Star Party Our
magnificent premier Star Party is held in the RASC designated Dark Sky Preserve at
Gordon’s Park with 360 degree viewing, no light pollution and the
darkest skies in For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470 AUGUSTPublic Observing Sessions &Laser
Guided Sky Tours
Excellent introduction into Astronomy, these sessions are open to the public during the Stargazing Manitoulin Star Party and are held in the dark sky preserve at Gordon's Park. The evenings include looking through telescopes and observing with binoculars and an incredible laser guided sky tour. For Registration and information call: 705-859-2470
August Whitefish River First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow For more information contact the Great Spirit Circle Trail Telephone:
705-377-4404 "Experience the Past, Enjoy the Present." August Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow For more information contact the Great Spirit Circle Trail Telephone:
705-377-4404 "Experience the Past, Enjoy the Present." August Heritage
Festival and Plowing Match
August M'Chigeeng First Nation Annual Traditional Pow Wow For more information contact the Great Spirit Circle Trail Telephone:
705-377-4404 "Experience the Past, Enjoy the Present." Starts Third Friday in August PROVIDENCE BAY FALL FAIR Providence Bay Fairgrounds and Arena For more information contact the Providence Bay Agricultural Society c/o Julie at 705 377-5254 Starts Third Friday in August FISH ON A BUN AT THE PROVIDENCE BAY UNITED CHURCH BOOTH at the Providence Bay Fall Fair
Opening Heritage Alive Competition and Sale The Museum’s Own Art Show until September 8 The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367 September Manitoulin Fine Arts Association Fall Exhibition and Sale Featuring the finest of the Manitoulin Island Art community. The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367 September The Little Schoolhouse and Museum Plant Exchange 10 30AM-2 PM September Triangle
Seniors Club Music Night
September The Little Schoolhouse and Museum Community
History Day,
October Triangle Seniors Club Harvest Ball October Annual Meeting Voyageur Heritage Network Fall Meeting (AM) and
the The afternoon session is open to the public. The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah For Information Contact Linda: 705-368-2367 October MEN OF SONG Mindemoya United Church Everyone welcome! October Annual Fall luncheon, Bazaar and Bake Sale hosted by Providence Bay United Church U.C.W Providence Bay Community Hall Doors open at 11 AM. Luncheon includes soup, sandwiches, squares, and tea and coffee. Adults $ 7.00. Children $2.00. Everyone welcome!
November Triangle
Seniors Club Remembrance Day and Birthday Party November
St Andrew’s
By The Annual
NOVEMBER Christmas in Kagawong! Join the friendly folks in Kagawong as they welcome the Christmas season. Sponsored by the Billings Economic Development Committee.
NOVEMBER Bake and Craft Sale At St. John's Anglican Church in Kagawong.
December Triangle Seniors Club Senior Club Christmas Dinner December NEW Years Dance! Bring in the New Year with the friendly folks in Kagawong! Join them at the Park Center in Kagawong.
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CONTACT US Phone 705-368-3021 Fax 705 368-3802 email: mta@manitoulin.net
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