Events for May 2009.
Horseplay at 3D Equus
A fun day of instruction & riding for these local horse lovers. Owner MH Lessard has been guiding instructors in training through the elements - and these girls are having a blast...more
Hockey Donation
The Orangeville Minor Bantam Stars raised nearly $7000 through their raffle draw and poker fundraiser. Scotiabank stepped up with an additional $5000 to help fund team expenses: eq...more
Comedy Night
This night was a great celebration of some of the best young comedians to come from the Humber Comedy program. Admission was free with a $2 donation to the Foodbank - and guests a...more
Oliver!
The cast of 40 local actors have been working on Sundays at Westminster United Church for their production of OLIVER, which will take place at Orangeville Theatre on May 29. This ...more
Detox Seminar
Harmony Whole Food Market hosted another well attended event recently - this one covering How to Detox Naturally. HWFM hosts seminars and tours every month - more info regarding t...more
Spring Flowers at Achesons
Dianne Acheson, owner of Acheson's on First St, welcomed Harvey Pope & Barbara Hensall to bring some much needed spring into our lives with wonderful floral designs. Definitely a b...more
Victorian Fashion Show
Nancy MacLeod provided the beautiful dresses, all hand sewn and designed based on dresses she had seen in museums, and residents from Lord Dufferin Place served as models during th...more
3rd Humber Challenge Cup
A challenge between local hockey heroes: the Humber Staff Stars & the County of Dufferin Staff Stars took place at the Grand Valley Arena. This annual evening of fun, food and fell...more
Vendor Day
What is new at the Market this year? Plenty - including some great programs, entertainment and new Market Manager Christine Patton. Vendors for the 2009 Market gathered at the Oran...more
Easter Eggstravaganza
Great fun at Peekaboo as local retailers banded together to help kids celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday. Noinkees, Little Chefs, Captured Moments Photography & Facepainter Tani...more
Maple Syrup Festival
Thousands gathered to enjoy the annual kick-off for warm spring weather at the Optimist's annual Maple Syrup Festival. Guests enjoyed fresh pancakes and syrup, sunshine and a chanc...more
Skate Canada Orangeville-Carnival
This 50th Anniversary Rock & Roll Carnival celebrated 50 years of skating in Orangeville. Past skaters and board members were all invited to participate & enjoy 2 live shows. Than...more
Charity Poker Tournament for Meagans Walk
Friends & family played host to a full house at this fundraising event in memory of Shawn McKechnie. Money raised will be donated to Meagans Walk, an annual event held to raise fun...more
High County Struttin Toms Banquet
The local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation - the High County Struttin Toms - hosted their annual banquet at the Ag Centre recently. Guests enjoyed games, raffles, a s...more
Elvis in Shelburne
The Shelburne Lions Club hosted this rock and roll event at the Shelburne Legion recently, featuring Peter Irwin as Elvis. Peter is a past Collingwood champ, and has won several aw...more
Earth Hour in Orangeville
Robin Macdonald from Orangeville stepped up to promote conservation by organizing the annual Earth Hour celebration at Alexandria Park. The crowd made up of residents of all ages c...more
More Than An Arena
Local politicians, council, County staff & friends came together recently for the grand (re)opening of the Early Years Centre at Grand Valley Arena. The Arena is definitely a hub i...more
Women in Biz Lunch
Something a little different this month - the Dufferin Women in Business held their monthly lunch at a new location - the Orangeville Agricultural Centre. As always, delicious foo...more
Dancers at Mansfield
Dancers from the Woodgate-Shamrock Academy School Of Irish Dance stopped in at Mansfield Ski Hill to perform for skiiers and March break campers. A very nice addition to a week of ...more
Local Lads Making Music
Patrick Nind, a local singer/songwriter has
had one of his songs chosen to be included on an internationally distributed acoustic compilation entitled; Chill Out International Vol...more
