Explore The Bruce - Events in Bruce County

Port Elgin Legion Bingo

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:34:59 +0000

February 23, 2012 - December 26, 2012

Come on every WEDNESDAY night in Port Elgin at the Legion Branch 340 for a fun night out of Bingo!

Location:
Port Elgin

Contact:
Dan

Kid's Workshops- Making Wood Work

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:59:30 +0000

February 23, 2012 - March 10, 2012

Feb. 18 – March 10 Saturday afternoons 1pm – 3pm (Ages 7+) Using real wood working tools create unique take home items! Members $10 Public $15 per session

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre

Making Wood Work

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:23:11 +0000

February 23, 2012 - March 10, 2012

Feb. 18 – March 10 - Making Wood Work Saturday afternoons 1pm – 3pm (Ages 7+) Using real wood working tools, this 4-week workshop will have you creating four different items to take home: lap desktop, tray, stool and a choice of truck peg rack or jewellery peg board. Members $10 Public $15 per session

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Nancy

Heritage Networking Forum

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:30:30 +0000

February 23, 2012

February 23 – Heritage Networking Forum 9am-4pm Join us for a forum in which to share information, ideas and resources among groups that work to preserve our County’s unique heritage. Proudly presented by the Bruce County Historical Society. Fee is $10.00. Lunch is included.

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Ann Marie

Lego Workshop

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:31:35 +0000

February 25, 2012

February 25 - LEGO™ Workshop 10am to 12pm (Ages 5-12) Calling all LEGO™ enthusiasts! Come and join us in our LEGO™ fun room and create something unique! Each month we offer a different theme, activity and game. Members $15* Public $20* Pre-registration and prepayment required

Contact:
Stephanie

Tobermory Winter Carnival

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 18:40:40 +0000

February 25, 2012

Acitivites all day, pancake breakfast 8:00 - 10:00 am , Chili & soup lunch noon, and Spaghetti dinner 5:00 pm. Great fun for the whole family, bundle up and come on out.

Location:
Tobermory

Bruce Trail Snow Shoe Hikes

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:55:57 +0000

March 3, 2012

McIver Side Trail Loop returning by main trail - short distance roadside. Moderate 5K

Location:
Cape Croker

To Make a Farm ~ A Documentary Film

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:01:12 +0000

March 3, 2012

To Make A Farm explores the lives of five young people who have decided to become small-scale farmers, despite having no backgrounds in this demanding profession. They face daily challenges and set-backs, but their optimism inspires hope for the future. Please join Grey/Bruce County farmers (featured in this film) Tarrah Young, Nathan Carey, Leslie Moskovits, Jeff Boesch and director Steve Suderman for this very special 'home-town' screnning, with Q&A to follow.

Location:
Walkerton

International Women's Day

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:27:47 +0000

March 8, 2012

Ticket includes dinner, Woman of Distinction Ceremony, and keynote presentation by: Suhana Meharchand from CBC News Today from CBC Newsworld. Tickets for this event are $45 each and available at Sisters on Huron in Southampton, United Way in Owen Sound, Wardrop’s Pharmasave in Port Elgin, Gordon’s Pharmasave in Kincardine or by calling Shannon at Women’s House at (519)396-9814 ext.225.

Location:
Port Elgin

Contact:
Shannon Drainville

March Break Activities

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:33:41 +0000

March 12, 2012 - March 16, 2012

March 12-16 – March Break Activities Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Join us this March Break for fun activities! We’ll have LEGO™, games, crafts and movies for everyone to enjoy! See our website for complete schedule. General Admission Applies

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Stephanie

March Break KidsZone Camp

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:36:37 +0000

March 12, 2012 - March 16, 2012

March 12-16 – March Break KidZone Discovery Programs-Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre 8:30am – 5pm (Ages 5-12) “History on the Water” – Join us this March Break to learn about life on the water. Discover how sailors lived, how battles were fought, and what happened when ships wrecked. Register early to avoid disappointment! Pre-registration and prepayment required. Weekly Rate Members $100 Public $130 Daily Rate Members $22 Public $28 Early drop off 8am-8:30am - $2/child/day Late pick up 5pm-5:30pm - $2/child/day

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Stephanie

Explore the World of Nuclear Energy

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:38:58 +0000

March 12, 2012 - March 16, 2012

Check out the Bruce Power Visitors’ Centre this March Break. Open Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Exhibits, Free Admission

Location:
Tiverton

Contact:
Rob Liddle

March Break Kids' Camp - Sauble Beach Community School

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:52:14 +0000

March 12, 2012 - March 15, 2012

March Break Camp activities include: • Outside play and nature walks • Basic cooking • Yoga • Meditation/quiet time • Arts & crafts & journal time • Breath awareness • Singing • Lots of fun and sharing with friends • Healthy snacks • Parent/Guardian show and tell time Cost: $35 per day - single day $30 per day - for 4 days Please make cheques payable to Shannon E. Crow or Leslie Please remember to bring: A lunch for every day (some snacks will be provided) Extra Outside and inside clothes (snow pants, socks, mitts) Inside shoes and clothes you can move in A Yoga mat or blanket and small pillow A water bottle Your smile

Location:
Sauble Beach

Contact:
Shannon E. Crow, Leslie MacMillan

March Break Madness!

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:06:19 +0000

March 12, 2012 - March 16, 2012

Bead-dazzled Monday, March 12th Get crafty and make your own bead animals to take home. Paleontology Rocks Tuesday, March 13th Learn about local fossils and bedrock and make your very own fake fossil. Nautical Knots Wednesday, March 134h Discover how seafarers of old used knots every day and take home your own special knot project! The Ancient Hunt Thursday, March 15th Discover the hunting tools of old with atlatl and rabbit stick throwing. All about Aliens Friday, March 16th From depth of outer space to the bottom of our lakes, discover facts about local “aliens” and dream up some imaginary ones too!

Location:
Tobermory, ON

Contact:
Lenore Keeshig-Tobias

Bruce Trail Snow Shoe Hikes

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:26:05 +0000

March 17, 2012

Snow Shoe Hike at Cyprus Lake Campground Yurt area. National Park Fee of $11.70 applies

Location:
Tobermory

Sugar Bush Breakfast Plus

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 02:19:26 +0000

March 17, 2012

Mission Zimbabwe to hold the first Maple Syrup Festival of the spring! This annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held on Saturday, March 17th at Cedar Rail Camp just outside of Chesley. The day includes wagon or sleigh rides, face painting, live entertainment, a petting zoo, log sawing competition, apple cider, maple syrup demonstration, pancakes with maple syrup and sausage, and more. Tickets are available at the gate. Pancake, maple syrup and sausage breakfast served from 9am until 1pm.

Location:
Scone

Contact:
Doug Schaab

Irish Genealogy Presentation by Joseph O'Hagan & Patrick Kelly

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:27:22 +0000

March 19, 2012

Everyone is invited to hear Joseph O’Hagan & Patrick Kelly present IRISH GENEALOGY: From Bruce County to Kerry County. Monday, March 19, 2012, at 1:00p.m. in the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre, Southampton. Free admission. Presented by Bruce County Genealogical Society.

Location:
Southampton

Contact:
Sue

Poetry, Naturally

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:16:32 +0000

March 21, 2012

Celebrate World Poetry Day with a presentation, and a fun and open writing workshop.

Location:
Tobermory, ON

Contact:
Lenore Keeshig-Tobias