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Haliburton Highlands Moms & Tots Playgroup March 2-21, 2010 – FREE!

Ξ March 1st, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Ontario, art/crafts, canada, community services, cottage country, family, fun activity, health/happiness |

The Dorset Recreation Centre has announced a new day for it’s FREE Moms & Tots Playgroup.

The Moms and Tots Playgroup is now meeting on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm.

All infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children and their caregivers are welcome to to participate in this free weekly program.
Playgroup is a time for some fun and socializing with other kids & adults. Toys, books, crafts and more are provided free of charge by the Dorset Recreation Centre. The Moms and Tots Playgroup is self run so please bring your own beverages and snacks.

For more information, call Cheryl at 705-766-0874.

Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main Street, Box 99 Dorset

Email: drc@algonquinhighlands.ca

This is a non-sponsored post done as a community service for the Haliburton Highlands.
Special thanks to the fine folks who author the What’s Happening This Week! newsletter.

Wolf Hollow Exhibition Opens – Discover dramatic true stories of trauma, recovery and freedom

Ξ February 2nd, 2010 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, family, fun activity, nature |

Wolf Hollow

Ron Lawrence was well known for his work rehabilitating wild wolves. In this new exhibition, Wolf Hollow, named after the private wildlife sanctuary in Gooderham that Lawrence established with wife Sharon in Gooderham, ON, you can be a part of the experiences of Ron and Sharon Lawrence’s restoration of health and returning to the wild of wolves, bears, porcupines, skunks, owls, and other animals that took refuge at Wolf Hollow, discovering dramatic true stories of trauma, recovery and freedom.

This exhibition will be on display from January 14 through August 28.

For more info:

R.D. Lawrence Place, Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road Minden
Contact: Sheryl Loucks
Tel: 705-286-2298
Email: rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca

rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca

What’s Happening this Week in the Haliburton Highlands

Ξ December 22nd, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Food and/or Drink, Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Travel/Vacation, community services, cottage country, entertainment, family, holiday(s), lodging |

Haliburton Highlands – A Natural Work of Art

Tourism Information Centre
www.haliburtonholidays.ca
tourism@county.haliburton.on.ca
Tel:705-286-1777 or 1-800-461-7677

Upcoming Events

Free Skating – Wilberforce
Free Skating – Minden Hills
Public Skating – Haliburton
Solstice Samba
Northwood Inn
Yours Outdoors
Pinestone
Pinestone

Free Skating – Wilberforce Arena:
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 3rd, 2010 from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.

Should you have any questions or concerns contact 613-339-2442.

Free Skating -
S.G.Nesbitt Memorial Arena, Minden

Tues., Dec 22nd 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Subway Development-Kenfield Enterprises Ltd.

Wed., Dec 23rd 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Thurs., Dec 24th – closed at noon
Fri., Dec 25th – closed
Sat., Dec 26th – closed

Sun., Dec 27th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Minden Pharmasave

Mon., Dec 28th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Tues, Dec 29th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Floyd Hall Limited

Wed., Dec 30th 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Minden Pharmasave

Thur., Dec 31st 11:00am-1:00pm sponsored by Tim Hortons

Fri., Jan 1st – closed
For more information please contact the Minden Arena at 705-286-1936

Public Skating – Dysart Arena

Monday, December 21st 11:00-12:30
Tuesday, December 22nd 11:00-12:30
Wednesday, December 23rd 11:00-12:30

Thursday, December 24th No Public Skating
Friday, December 25th No Public Skating
Saturday, December 26th No Public Skating

Sunday, December 27th 12:00- 1:30
Monday, December 28th 11:00-12:30
Tuesday, December 29th 11:00-12:30
Wednesday, December 30th 11:00-12:30
Thursday, December 31st 11:00-12:30

Friday, January 1st No Public Skating
Saturday, January 2nd No Public Skating

Sunday, January 3rd 12:00- 1:30

Price is $2.00 per person.
For further information please contact
the Dysart Arena at 457-2083

Solstice Samba

Winter Solstice (Credit: Photobucket)

December 20, 2009
Celebrate the darkest night of the year by drinking deeply of winter’s magical gifts with winter rumi’nations. Bring a couplet or quatrain of wisdom to guide us out of the dark days into the light. The words may be from Rumi, Hafez, or your own, or from your favourite mystic or poet. Also bring drums or something to beat, stomping feet, and prayers that are sweet. Gaia Centre, Sunday, Dec. 20. 7:00 pm Fire circle RSVP Carol or Paul, info@gaiacentre.org
Visit Website www.gaiacentre.org
Gaia Centre West Guilford
Contact: Carol Tel: 705-754-2427
Email: info@gaiacentre.org
Pre Game Show Live at the Northwood Inn
December 26 2009

LIVE BAND!!! Pre Game Show returns by popular request. Show starts at 10pm.
Visit Website www.northwoodinn.ca

Northwood Inn, Haliburton, Ontario

13588 Hwy 118 Haliburton
Contact: Bonnie Tel: (705) 457-1710
Email: info@northwoodinn.ca

Make Peace with Winter – One Day Sampler Adventure
December 30 2009

Try a little winter. Embrace the winter wonders of the Haliburton Highlands with a full day sampler of unique, fun, and active adventures. You will start the day with dog sledding followed by your choice of snowshoeing or cross-country skiing in the afternoon. Along the way we will indulge in a tasty bush lunch. This fully guided one day package is available with or without accommodation. Please book at least one week in advance.

Visit Website www.yoursoutdoors.ca
Haliburton County Haliburton
Contact: Barrie Martin Tel: 705-754-3436
Email: info@yoursoutdoors.ca
New Year’s Eve Magical Family Gala
December 31 2009

A fun-filled evening for the entire family featuring not one, but two delectible buttets, one decked out and dazzling for Mom & Dad, and one just for the kids. There will be an interactive magician during dinner and live magic show after dinner. Complete with marshmallows and hot chocolate for all. Dinner, show and campfire: adults $59.95, kid’s $28.95, children 5 and under $9.95. To book you reservations call the Pinestone Resort & Conference Centre at 705-457-1800 or 1-800-461-0357. Visit their website at www.pinestone-resort.com
First Night Celebration Dinner
December 31 2009

Join us in Heatherwood Restaurant for an intimate dinner with friends, or just for two. Enjoy a menu planned especially for this evening. Finish the evening off by ringing in the New Year enjoying Highlanders Lounge. (There is no cover charge for the Heather Restaurant dinner guests.)
To reserve contact the Pineston Resort & Conference Centre at 705-457-1800 or 1-800461-0357 or visit their website at www.pinestone-resort.com

Credit:
“From all of us at the Visitor Information Centre for the County of Haliburton we would like to extend warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy holiday.
See you in 2010.

Sincerely,
Amy Brohm, Ann Lavery, James Stewart and John Stark”

Thanks from me to the above-named staff of What’s Happening this Week in the Haliburton Highlands–the Haliburton Visitor’s Information Centre.

I believe in 2009 they have outdone themselves with the depth and breathe of their highly-informational Highlands Newsletter.

There is quite literally something for everyone with a (pleasantly) surprisingly diverse range of activities that will take you right through winter 2010 in the Haliburton Highlands–all of which you can find out about through reading the newsletter in your email–FREE. I never miss them!

Happy Christmas!

Cyn

Tonight! Beaver Theatre: Docunight in Canada

Ξ September 3rd, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, Ontario, canada, cottage country, entertainment, events |

The newly-renovated & revamped Beaver Theatre in Minden, Ontario

Minden Lecture: The Wonderful World of Genealogy June 10-11

Ξ June 4th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Lecture, Minden Hills Township, NON paid Post, business, family |

One of the benefits it seems of growing older is that we grow more reflective. We are not in such a hurry and with any luck we’ve have grown wiser as well. From my observations it is generally mature folks who, lacking a number of specifics about the roots of their family tree, set out in search of knowledge that answers sometimes questions that they didn’t even think to ask. I’ve heard that the process of uncovering and discovering your heritage can be quite enjoyable. Certainly it must be rewarding after investing time and energy to finally come upon the answers that you sought and often information that you did not know was “out there” yet there it is.

Minden Cultural Centre: A Local Jewel Moving Into Spring – March Break

Ξ March 8th, 2009 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, Ontario, art/crafts, canada, cottage country, family, holiday(s) |

March break or “spring break” as we call it here in the Chicago area, will be soon be upon us and so it’s time to make plans for you and your family. Side note: Much like Thanksgiving in Canada being held at the time the settlers would have had it–at the end of harvest season, “March break” I think is a much more apt description. We call it “spring break” but it is in no way spring yet!

The Minden Cultural Centre has geared up for March break by offering both day and week-long classes for kids from age 6 and up. You can read more below about what they offer and what to do to take part.

Minden Cultural Centre – March Break and Culture

A variety of activities for children ages 6 and up. Choose to attend one day or the entire week. Classes include Art Worth Framing, Block Print Making, Rug Hooking, Earthsong, and Get the Scoop on Nature. Pre-register for each workshop by calling 705-286-3763 or visit the Agnes Jamieson Gallery or R.D. Lawrence Place. Visit them online at www.mindenculturalcentre.com.

The Cultural Centre as an inclusive tourist destination is a local jewel attracting thousands of visitors and school children annually. We invite you to take advantage of the beautiful grounds’ easy access to walking trails and an on-site Peace Labyrinth.

Note: This POST is an unsponsored community service in support of the Minden area.

Weather Winter Solstice/Long Range Weathercast Haliburton County: Stretch Longest, Daylight Hours Shortest of The Year

Ξ December 20th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Minden Hills Township, Travel/Vacation, cottage country, weather, winter |

XO, Cyn

Above: Click to enlarge- Weathercast below

Happy Winter Solstice!

Long Weathercast and Road Conditions in Southern Ontario, Cottage County December 19-20, 2008.

The current and upcoming weather for the Haliburton Highlands and nearby counties for the next week is not too bad, though earlier tonight roads in the Orillia area are reported as “Partly Covered”  up through Haliburton county where it is reported as “Snow Covered.”

There will be a real mix of weather in terms of light snow days and bright, sunny ones. Tuesday and Wednesday warm up a bit with light snow/flurries and a high of 24F. on Weds. which is the warmest it is forecasted to get this week. The remaining days are quite nippy.

Click graphic for detail.

Weather Saturday 12.19-20.08 Haliburton, others, Click to enlarge.

Weather Southern Ontario 12.20 through Boxing Day

Enjoy stimulating the economy by spending as much of the Christmas money you got as you possibly can  shopping on Boxing Day.

Expansion Of Minden Branch of the Haliburton County Library Is Full Speed Ahead

Ξ July 2nd, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, business, news, service(s) |

The Minden Branch of the Haliburton County Library has announced that construction will soon start on a new 5,000 sq ft library. The Minden Branch will still be open during construction though it’s important that patrons obey all fencing and signs around the Cultural Centre.

If you are curious about what to look forward to when the project is complete you can do so now as the plans for the new addition are available to the public at the library.

I’ll keep tabs as the project progresses so you can know exactly what happening, when.

Haliburton Sculpture Forest~ Leo Sepa’s New Addition For Minden Hills

Ξ July 2nd, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Haliburton, Haliburton Highlands, Minden Hills Township, Ontario, Trails, art/crafts, events, nature, news |

Haliburton Sculpture Forest Map

Haliburton Sculpture Forest map (click it!)

Through the announcement below I’ve discovered a place that you will be able to find me this summer: The Haliburton Sculpture Forest.

This one drew my eye right away. Curled Figures. Check out the map by clicking the link. There is a lot of talent in that forest!

They have an awesome easy-to-use interactive map on the The Haliburton Sculpture Forest website, too!

I’m so amazed and impressed with the talent in the Minden Hills/Haliburton Highlands area!

Here’s a must see event in Minden Hills on the Fourth of July!

A whimsical bike-rack sculpture created by respected local sculptor and blacksmith Leo Sepa has been donated to the Township of Minden Hills by the artist and the Haliburton Highlands Cycling Coalition. The Haliburton County Development Corporation also lent their support. Though is the first of twobike rack sculptures coming to Minden this summer, this will be the first piece of functional sculpture created by Leo Sepa that will be installed in Minden Hills.

What:The Minden Hills Cultural Centre is pleased to announce the unveiling of this beautiful work of functional, public art on the Cultural Centre Grounds. The unveiling will be followed by photo opportunities with the artist… and staff from various local cultural, health and community oganizations.

When: Friday, July 4, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Where: Minden Hills Cultural Centre, 174-176 Bobcaygeon Road North

Need more info?

Daniela Pagliaro, Township of Minden Hills
Phone: (705) 286-2808
Email: culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca

Details: Canada Day Celebrations in Dorset, Gooderham, Minden, West Guilford, Wilburforce

Ξ June 28th, 2008 | → 0 Comments | ∇ Algonquin Township, Haliburton Highlands, Haliburton Highlands, Maple Lake Ontario, Minden Hills Township, Ontario, Photography, art/crafts, events, family, holiday(s) |

Celebrate Canada Day!*
Canada Day Celebrations will be held in Gooderham and Dorset on Saturday, June 28th and in Minden, West Guilford and Wilberforce on Tuesday, July 1st.

Canada Day in Dorset
Saturday, June 28
Fireworks will be lighting up the night sky at the Big Trading Bay in Dorset beginning at dusk (approx 9:30). There is no charge, but a boot will be passed around for contributions to offset the costs. All donations will go towards next year’s show. Rain date: Sunday, June 29.
Big Trading Bay, Dorset

The Algonguin Highlands Music Summerfest:
Saturday June 28 2pm – 1am, Ox Narrows Resort, Hwy 35
Roast Pig, Fireworks on the Barge at Dusk, Special Permit Lic,Music, Music 6 Bands, Food, Face Painters, Jumping Castle, Childrens Blues Harmonica Teaching Workshop, Jumping Water Raft and much much more. $20.00 gets you in to see it all (Wristbands and tickets). Proceeds towards Cystic Fibrosis.

Gooderham’s Family Canada Day Celebration
Saturday, June 28, Gooderham Community Center & Park Community Centre Road Gooderham

The Gooderham Committee for Kids will be hosting their third annual Canada Day Celebration Saturday June 28th, 2008 at the Gooderham Community Centre & Park. Starting at 11:00 a.m. until approximately 4:00 p.m. there will be fun games,old fashioned races, face painting, fundraising raffle’s, food, yard sale tables and more. Return at dusk for our spectacular fireworks display. Admission for fireworks by donation only. Fun Day Activities Free!

*Details courtesy of “What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands” – Canada Day Special
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Earlier this week I had a nice email exchange with a long-time “Maple Laker,” Mr. Tony Boros.

Besides sounding exactly like the super kind of person who you find on Maple Lake, Mr. Boros is a professional photographer who generously shared some spectacular shots of our beloved Maple Lake. His professional website is Websight 360 where you can enjoy 360 degree panorama images as well as find out more about the process and more about Mr. Boros personally and professionally. I highly recommend a visit.