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Events for Wed December 1 2010 - Fri
December 31 2010
Ballet Dancers at Raglan Village
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The Collingwood School of Dance is coming to
Raglan Village to provide an afternoon filled
with talent for the residents, the public is
welcome to attend as well. Come and enjoy these
proud youngsters show off their ballet routines
in Raglan’s Bistro. Please call to reserve your
seat. December 1st, 2010 at 2:00pm. Raglan
Village Adult and Retirement Community 89 Raglan
St, Collingwood, ON. 705-445-1100
www.raglanvilage.com
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Plan to attend Raglan Village’s Christmas
Concert were the Outreach Singers are going to
perform. What better way to get into the
Christmas spirit then with Christmas music,
songs and friends in Raglan’s Bistro. Please
call to reserve your seat. December 2nd, 2010 at
2:00pm. Raglan Village Adult and Retirement
Community 89 Raglan St, Collingwood, ON.
705-445-1100
www.raglanvillage.com
Deck the Walls" Art show at the
Collingwood Library
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The Georgian Bay Association for Creative
Arts (GBACA) announces “Deck the Walls”, our
Annual Art Show and Sale with creations from
more than 50 talented local painters, glass
artists, wood workers, photographers, textile
artists and sculptors, on display only until
December 31 2010. A visit to this unique art
show in the spacious and light filled new
library will provide you with the chance to
immerse yourself in beautiful art, do some
amazing shopping and support your library all at
the same time as a generous donation will be
made to the library by the artists for work
purchased. For further information about “Deck
the Walls” and the library hours, please visit
www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca or
info@gbaca.com or call the library at (705)
445-1571.
Cameron's Christmas Surprise
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On Saturday December 4th from 9am-12pm
Cameron will turn into a Winter Wonderland. We
want you to come and take part in the magic of
Cameron's Christmas Surprise. Admission to our
event is just $4 per person, this price includes
a pancake breakfast with drink, Santa's Workshop
with a special Christmas stories and crafts,
visit with Santa himself, musical entertainment
and so much more. In the spirit of giving we
would ask that each person bring a non
perishable food donation for the food bank. With
your very generous donation we would like to
offer $1 off the price of your Cameron's
Christmas Surprise experience. You will not want
to miss this magical morning at Cameron Street
Public School. Enjoy the pancake breakfast,
being served to you by some very special local
celebrities. Such celebrities include but are
not limited to, Mayor Chris Carrier, Mayor Elect
Sandra Cooper, Deputy Mayor Elect Rick Lloyd,
Councillor Mike Edwards, The Peak FM's Matt
McLean, Collingwood Fire Fighters, Aaron Garner,
Drew Wright, former Principal of Cameron Street
John Campbell.... You can also take a stroll
through Cameron's Christmas Marketplace and do a
little Christmas Shopping. Each classroom is
collecting items for a theme basket raffle, you
will be able to purchase raffle tickets to win
some great baskets ( perfect with Christmas just
around the corner! ) Our library will be turned
into Santa's Workshop for the morning and will
feature readings for 3 very special Christmas
Stories followed by a Christmas Craft. Santa
will be stopping by from 10am-12pm to join in on
the fun and with Santa. Masterpix will be taking
photo's for those who wish to have the special
moment with Santa captured on film, you can
purchase a 4x6 for just $10 and take it home
with you that day. A magical Christmas Surprise
just would not be complete without a visit from
some real reindeers! Thanks to Pretty River
Valley Country Inn, from 11am-12pm we will have
some real reindeers on hand for the children to
see. As mentioned in the spirit of giving please
don't forget to bring a non perishable food
item. Not only will you receive $1 off of your
Christmas Surprise experience, but at 11:30am
Aaron Garner will be performing his song GIVE.
This is one Christmas Event you are going to
want to mark on your calendars now! Join us on
Saturday December 4th from 9am - 12pm and
experience this magical Morning at Cameron's
Christmas Surprise. Cameron's Christmas Surprise
couldn't take place without the support of
everyone involved. Cameron Street School Council
would like to extend a HUGE Thank You to Blue
Mountain Resort for their very generous
sponsorship of our event, along with all of our
special guests! For more details email
cameroncouncil@hotmail.ca , BAKERS
are also needed for the Cameron School Council
bake sale table, or if you wish to book at table
for the marketplace email school council and add
Marketplace to the subject line.
Contact Information:
cameroncouncil@hotmail.ca
Christmas Craft Show at Raglan Village
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The residents at Raglan Village would like
you to join us at our Christmas Craft Show on
December 4th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. The Craft
Show will be set up in the Bistro at Raglan
Village at 89 Raglan St, Collingwood. Admission
is free, although donations are excepted and
will be given to the Salvation Army. A snack bar
will be operating thoughout the day. If you are
interested in setting up a table please call
Shannon or Sue Ann at 445-1100 for further
information
Winter's Gift Show and Sale at the
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
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Continues until December 31.
Over 35 artists and artisans present their
best to you during this season of gving.
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
Arts Centre, 163 Hurontario Street
Monday-Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sundays 12 noon - 4 pm
Trinity United Church Collingwood
Presents ”A Yuletide Eclectic” Desmond Gaspar
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Put yourself in the Christmas Spirit with
Desmond Gaspar, a celebrated, accomplished
concert organist who will perform at Trinity
United Church on Saturday December 4 at 2:00
p.m. He will be playing on Trinity’s magnificent
Three Manual Keates Organ. You will not want to
miss it. Mr Gaspar's career as organist,
composer, conductor and pianist has brought him
to various venues in Canada, the United States
and Europe. He is the recipient of numerous
performance and competition awards as a student
and continues an eclectic career in liturgical
music, dance accompaniment, song writing, and
other disciplines. Former winner of the
prestigious Healey Willan Award - a Fellow of
The Royal Canadian College of Organists.
Tickets: adults $10, children $5 and family $30
may be obtained at Saunders or Trinity United
Church at 140 Maple Street or ordered by phone -
445-3901 or
trinityadmin@bmts.com
Burst a Holiday Balloon Pre-Christmas
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Contact Information:
705-445-5595;
info@collingwooddowntown.com
Pop a Holiday Balloon at participating
Collingwood Downtown businesses and win purchase
discounts and special offers.
A CHRISTMAS FLOURISH"
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The Sound Investment Choir
The Sound Investment Choir is
presenting
" A CHRISTMAS FLOURISH"
This year there will be two performances:
Saturday December 4th
@ 4:00
Tuesday December 7th @ 7:30
Both
performances will take place at All Saints
Anglican Church
32 Elgin Street, Collingwood. Tickets
$15.00 adults
$5.00 for
children and are available at the door, from
Saunders Office Pro; and the Crows Nest
Santa Claus Parade – A Fairy Tale
Christmas
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Contact Information:
705-445-5595;
info@collingwooddowntown.com
Downtown
Collingwood once again is pleased to present
Collingwood's Annual Santa Claus Parade.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 5,
beginning at 2 p.m., and plan to join the fun!
The theme
of this year’s parade is “A Fairy Tale
Christmas”. The parade will feature floats
and music highlighting the magic of your
favourite fairy tales, stories and fables.
This year’s theme is the winning entry from Tara
MacAdam and was chosen from more than 40 entries
submitted to the contest held to choose the
theme for the 2010 parade.
Now is the
time to register your float with the committee.
All entries will be judged in three categories -
Non-Profit Organizations / Service Clubs, Youth,
and Industrial & Commercial. Each of the
above categories will receive prizes as follows
- 1st - $100.00, 2nd - $60.00, 3rd - $40.00.
There is no entry fee for community groups and
non-profit organizations. The commercial
entry fee is just $50.00.
Another great way to get involved in the parade
is through your financial support. We want
to make this year’s edition of the Santa Claus
Parade bigger and better than ever. We
encourage every business to consider becoming
involved… it’s a great way to promote your
business as you assist in staging this important
community tradition.
Call the Downtown BIA office for more
information: 705.445.5595
Sat. December 4
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Sun. December 5
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
Christmas Story Musical Presentation
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Collingwood
presents The First Christmas Story: "Why a
Baby". Come and enjoy a musical and dramatic
celebration of the birth of Christ featuring a
Massed Choir, a Women's Chorus and a Men's
Chorus. Wednesday, December 8th, (Seniors) at
7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12th at 3:00 p.m. and
7:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, December 13th &
14th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are free but required
for admission. These are available at First
Presbyterian Church (corner of Third and Maple)
beginning the week of November 29th, 2010 from
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. No phone orders please.
Nursery will be available for the Sunday
afternoon presentation
Jean Vanier Catholic High
School presents "Annie, the Musical"
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Jean Vanier Catholic High School, 160
Collins Street
9:15 am
Tickets $5.00 and available at the
door
Thornbury's Olde Fashioned Christmas
Sat., Dec. 11
Location: Throughout Thornbury
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Sat. December 11
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
A Christmas Celebration
Sun., Dec. 12
Location: Marsh Street Centre, Clarksburg
more»
for more info...
Sun. December 12
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Sat. December 18
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Blue Christmas evening here at the
Manor in Collingwood
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Contact Information:
Sharon Brownrigg
[sharonbrownrigg@hospicegeorgiantriangle.com]
Hospice Georgian Triangle Presents
Blue Christmas evening here at the
Manor in Collingwood
Wednesday Dec.15
Sunset Manor Chapel
6-9
pm
HGT
invites anyone
who
has suffered the
loss
of a loved one to
attend this evening of
comfort and hope.
Raglan Village presents The
Saints Christmas Quartet
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Come and join the residents of Raglan
Village at the Christmas concert
featuring a local group “The Saints
Quartet”. Music and friends add to the
Christmas spirit we feel this time of
year. All welcome to attend in the
Bistro. Please call to reserve your
seat. December 16th, 2010 at 2:00pm.
Raglan Village Adult and Retirement
Community 89 Raglan St, Collingwood, ON.
705-445-1100
www.raglanvillage.com
Friday Night
Entertainment at Raglan Village
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“Harry the Cap” is performing
a Christmas Concert at Raglan
Village in the Bistro this
Friday night. Come over and
share the music and excitement
with our residents. Please call
to let us know you’re planning
to attend December 17, 2010.
7:30-8:30pm. Raglan Village
Adult and Retirement Community
89 Raglan St, Collingwood, ON.
705-445-1100
www.raglanvillage.com
Carols by Candlelight
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Contact Information:
Cornerstone Church
[cornerstone.church@rogers.com]
Carols by Candlelight
December 19, 2010: 7:00PM at Cornerstone
Church
An evening of Christmas for the community.
Refreshments to follow
Sun. December 19
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Mon. December 20
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Tue. December 21
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Wed. December 22
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Thu. December 23
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Fri. December 24
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides, Holiday Carolers and visits
with Santa 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Mon. December 27
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Tue. December 28
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Wed. December 29
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Thu. December 30
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides 1pm-4pm
for more info...
Fri. December 31
New Years 2010 at Blue Mountain
The Largest Party
North of Toronto!
Once again Blue Mountain has created a memorable
celebration for one of the most important nights of the
year. Whether you’re planning on visiting the Resort
with your friends or family, there are packages
available for everyone. We even have parties for kids!
Fri. December 31
Frost Frenzy
The Village is open and sparkling everyday throughout
December.
Horse Drawn Carriage rides 1pm-4pm
New Years FIREWORKS!!
Families - 9PM at the Mill Pond
All Welcome - Midnight at the Base of Smart Alec
for more info...
JANUARY
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Horse and Wagon Rides (Every
Weekend in January)
Every Saturday & Sunday from 1pm-4pm visit
the Village for FREE Horse & Wagon rides.
Pick up and drop off is out side Windy O'Neill's
Irish Pub
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Billabong Flaunt It (January
22)
Hey girls! Join in
the fun for Blue Mountain’s 3rd Annual Billabong
Flaunt It All-girls Slopestyle Jam snowboard
contest. Come out and show us what you got, for
the chance to win up to $2,000 in cash and
$2,000 prizes from Billabong, Dakine, Nixon and
Von Zipper!
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Volcom's Peanut Butter & Rail
Jam (January 29)
Come to watch or participate in Volcom’s
Peanut Butter and Rail Jam as it stops at Blue
Mountain for its 8th year on January 29, 2010.
The purpose of Volcom’s Peanut Butter and Rail
Jam amateur snowboard series is to give kids an
opportunity to build their competition skills.
Don’t miss it!
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FEBRUARY
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Horse and Wagon Rides (Every
Weekend in February)
Every Saturday & Sunday from 1pm-4pm visit
the Village for FREE Horse & Wagon rides.
Pick up and drop off is out side Windy O'Neill's
Irish Pub
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Family Day Weekend (February
19-21, 2010)
Celebrate the annual Family Day at Ontario’s
favourite ski Village with FREE activities for 3
days. Free-flying Birds of Prey
shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, Horse
& Carriage Rides Face Painting and more!
- Horse Drawn Wagon Rides (1pm-4pm Daily)
- Village DJ and Human Gyroscope (1pm-4pm
Sat-Sun)
- Face Painting (1pm-4pm Daily)
- The Canadian Raptor Conservancy Presents
"Birds in Flight" (12pm, 2pm & 4pm Sat-Sun)
- Guided Snowshoe Tours (Fri-Sun
1:30am-2:30pm, Mon. 10:30am-11:30am) Meet
outside the Columbia at Blue store.
Snowshoe rentals available at Activity
Central.
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ENDLESS Family Fun EVERYDAY!
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Plunge!
Aquatic Centre
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Sept 7 - Dec
16, 2010
Hours: Friday - Sunday 10am-7pm
Open -
Thanksgiving Day - Oct 11
Dec 17 -
Jan 2, 2011
Daily Hours: 9am-9pm |
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Shopping Hours |
Open Daily
(Sunday - Wednesday) 10am-7pm
(Thursday - Saturday) 10am-9pm
Holiday Season Hours
(Dec 16 - Jan 1) 10am-9pm
Special Hours
(Dec 24) 10am-6pm
(Dec 25) 12pm-5pm
(Dec 31) 10am-6pm
(Jan 1) 10am-6pm
37 Shops & Restaurants to explore, be sure to
check out the NEW SHOPS ALONG WATER ST.
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Crock a
Doodle
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Family Fun every Friday Night!
Enjoy some good ole
fashioned together time!
Come in with the kids
every Friday night for some family pottery
painting. Dozens of great family project
to choose from including cookie jars, popcorn
bowls, celebration platters, ice cream bowls,
games and more.
Friday Nights 7:00PM
- 9:00PM
Prices based on
pottery selection
All families welcome
- drop in session
more to do at Crock a Doodle.....
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The Blue Mountain Apple Pie Trail
Along the western plain of Georgian
Bay, adjacent to the Escarpment that forms the
historic Bruce Peninsula, Mother Nature and
human nature have teamed up to create perfect
conditions for apple pie. Look for the Blue
Mountains Certification when you purchase yours.
It means the pie is made from our great apples
and baked right here.
The Apple Pie Trail
runs from Collingwood through the Blue
Mountains, to Thornbury, Meaford and the
beautiful Beaver Valley with stops showcasing
fresh apple products of the region's finest
orchards, markets and restaurants.
www.ApplePieTrail.ca
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info@villageatblue.com
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