Events for March 2009.
PAWS TO READ
This partnership between the Orangeville Public Library and Therapeutic Paws of Canada encourages children to improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a canine pal. Team Le...more
Toastmaster's Proclamation
It's official - February is Toastmaster's month in Orangeville! Members from the local group met with Mayor Adams at Town Hall for an official proclamation. The group - that teache...more
Dig Those Roots!
Here's a hot button event at the Library! Kim Welsh was amazed at the turnout for her Genealogy Workshop recently - the crowd was standing room only as she did her presentation ins...more
Heart & Stroke Proclamation
Councillor Sylvia Bradley proclaimed February as Heart Month in the Town of Orangeville, along with Rob Rice, president of the Dufferin chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation. ...more
Better Bones Better Lives
What is osteoporosis and are you at risk? These questions and others were answered at a forum offered to the public at no charge at Lord Dufferin Centre. Presenter Judy Porteous, f...more
Chef's Creation Dinner
Safe Communities of the Hills hosted their 7th annual Chef's Creation Dinner at the Best Western Orangeville Inn & Suites. Sponsored by True Builders, the event showcased amazing f...more
Walk for Memories
The Alzheimer Society hosted the Manulife Walk for Memories at Acts Fitness on Hwy 9 - kicking off one of their biggest fundraisers of the season. The walk invites teams and indivi...more
Skiing With the Ladies at Monora Park
Great attendance at the annual Mono Nordic Club Ladies Ski Day in spite of some very blustery weather. These ladies were prepared - and came dressed in their woolies to have a day ...more
Big Smiles at Marie's
Marie bustles around her restaurant in Grand Valley - serving up great hot meals and fresh coffee, but she always has time for a smile - and this time a SNAP. This is a hot spot fo...more
Superbowl Party at Boston Pizza
Some serious fans here but many just came for the great Super Bowl Party. Big screen Nintendo, an outdoor tailgate party and some delicious munchies - just what you need to make th...more
Happy Birthday Laurie!
Colleagues, friends & family gathered at Princess Margaret School to help Laurie Heimbecker celebrate her birthday. An amazing buffet of goodies, soups & munchies (including 50 fab...more
Youth Forum
Members of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Committee invited the public, including local youth, to offer suggestions about what services they need in the community. The summit attracted...more
DAREarts - Chidren for Peace card project
More than 3000 cards created by local children, and inscribed with the message: We Love You from Canadian Children, by the students of Westside SS were presented to armed forces pe...more
Headwaters Arts
Hosted at Rebekha Sushi, guests enjoyed a workshop on media, a hands-on workshop on editing digital photographs using Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Elements, & special guest speakers suc...more
Pokemon Prerelease Tournie
Kids from 6 - 60 gathered recently for this special tournament that included the prelease of new cards. Love Pokemon and looking for some like minded friends to enjoy your hobby wi...more
Fun For the Little Ones....
Sponsored by Noinkee's, Little Chefs & Pottery Parties in the Hills, this super fun event was hosted at Peekaboo Day Care. Little ones climbed, tumbled, painted pottery, decorated ...more
Blues & Jazz Fundraising Gala
It may not feel like it yet but summer is coming and that means that Blues & Jazz Festival is right around the corner. Music lovers from around the county gathered for this annual ...more
Hillsburgh Snow Roamers' Poker Run
An amazing day on the trails with the Hillsburgh Snow Roamers - lots of sun, fun and a great BBQ chicken dinner cooked on site by Maple Lodge. The club has hosted this snowmobiliin...more
Donation to Nathan's Wish
Staff from Hockley Resort presented Diane Teeter & friends with a donation for $840 - money raised at their 2nd annual Rail Jam last November. The event, hosted in honour of Nathan...more
