Events for March 2010.
Candles with Care Opens in Orillia!
Candles with Care Owner/Creator Carey Clarke, is pleased to officially announce the opening of her gift store in Orillia. What started as a home business in 2007, is now a wonderfu...more
Orillia & District Agricultural Society
The Orillia & District Agricultural Society recently held their Annual General Meeting and Awards Night. Board members, volunteers and special guests were treated to a delicious ro...more
Cardboard Box Toboggan Race
This event was great fun and excitement! The City's Parks & Rec. Department, held it's 2nd Annual Cardboard Box Toboggan Race, as a part of their "Winter Active" campaign. 23 entri...more
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Snowmobile Event
The Bass Lake Snow Runners provided the sleds, helmets and drivers for a great day of snowmobile rides. Over 50 adults and children, all involved with BBBS, got to participate many...more
Project Umbrella Burma Dinner
Project Umbrella Burma (PUB), is a not for profit organization that provides direct aid to the refugees of Burma who have suffered the consequences of armed conflict. Steve Clarke ...more
A Pancake Breakfast with Garfield Dunlop
Over 500 people came in out of the cold to share the excitement of MPP Garfield Dunlop's Annual Pancake Breakfast. Terri-Lynn, of Shaw's Pancake House, was busy flipping hundreds o...more
Orillia Channel Cats Fundraiser
It was a terrific, sold-out event at ODAS Park, as the Orillia Channel Cats presented DR. KRANE at their annual fundraiser. Guests enjoyed a silent auction, a bite to eat and non-s...more
"Orillia Cares" - A Concert for Haitian Relief
This concert was produced by the City of Orillia Department of Culture & Heritage, the Orillia Performing Arts Forum and the Orillia & District Arts Council. Music director Roy Men...more
Trillium Manor's Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Trillium Manor, a long term care facility located on Grace Ave. in Orillia, held a special event in honour of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. Staff, volunteers and residents of the...more
The Orillia Winter Carnival
Shame on you if you missed this one! For three days, people were able to enjoy the outdoors at the waterfront in Couchiching Beach Park. There was so much to see and do. Pancake br...more
RBC Client Appreciation Day
The RBC, located on Peter St. South at Colborne, decided to hold a Client Appreciation Day in celebration of the opening of the Olympics and Valentine's Day. The staff all dressed ...more
Bruce Stanton Gives to Physician Recruitment
MP Bruce Stanton recently presented a cheque for $1,000.00 to the Orillia & Area Physician Recruitment & Retention Committee. The money came from his 1st Annual Golf Tournament, he...more
Girls' Night In - "Mama Mia" Singalong
The Canadian Cancer Society held a movie night at the Aladdin Banquet Hall, located on Mississaga St. West. Everyone arrived dressed up with their boas and settled into watching "M...more
Family Day Breakfast at Washago Village Restaurant
For three years now, the McKerroll Family members and those considered to be family, attend a Family Day breakfast. The first year, attendance was 17; last year was 29 and this yea...more
Cutting Her Hair for Cancer
3 year old Tayla had her 10 in. long braid cut for "Angel Hair for Kids". "Angel Hair for Kids", is a Missisauga organization that makes wigs for children, 19 and under, that have ...more
ERA 67 Opening Party
I had the priviledge of being invited to the Opening Party at ERA 67, to catch a glimpse of the beautiful new restaurant in town. Located at 64 Mississaga St. W, in the heritage di...more
Rotary Students of the Month
Despite attending these "Students of the Month" honours every month, it still never ceases to amaze me what some of these young people are achieving in our schools. For some of the...more
HGR Launches a New Era
As of January 2010, there is something new and different about HGR. There are now eight partners in the Firm with Ron Crane, Ted Symons, Christine Manners, Andrew Mae, Donna Macfar...more
Information Night: Volunteers Needed!
The Orillia and Area Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee recently held a Volunteer Information Night. They are looking for volunteers to assist with the much needed recru...more
The Winter Carnival Polar Bear Dip
Wouldn't it be easier and less painful to just write a cheque? You have to give credit where credit is due and my hat goes off to the over 50 "dippers" that jumped into Lake Couchi...more
