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Haliburton Highlands Weekend & Long Term Weather February 4 – Feb. 9 2012
This week’s Haliburton Highland’s weather remains slightly warmer than normal with no snow at all before Thursday, February 9. The week’s temperatures will see-saw somewhat with variable clouds, cloudy periods, and cloudiness with sunny breaks all on the menu through Thursday.
Nighttime temperatures will be cold and well below freezing.
Minden CAR RACES ON ICE!!! this weekend!
Hey, don’t miss the Car Races on Ice at the Minden fairgrounds on February 4th and 5th where you can have a blast and support your community with proceeds going to stock up the local Food Bank. This is exactly where I’d be if I were to be in the Highlands this weekend. One day, once my cottage is outfitted, for it I will hit up this event!
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HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
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There’s still plenty going on this weekend if you’d like to make fun holiday plans for Sunday, December 18!
Personally, I’ve always dug brunch with Santa, though I concede that brunch itself is a big draw. Read on to find out the deets on tomorrow’s BRUNCH with SANTA, A Winter’s Night with Wendell and Wheat, and the Highlands Wind Symphony Christmas Concert!
Brunch with Santa: December 18 2011
Santa’s Brunch – 18th of December $2.00 from every Brunch Sold will be donated to Point in Time Feast on a festive inspired Buffet that includes; Home-made Soup, Salads, Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar Cheese, Egg Benedict, Home fries, Sausage, Bacon, Cheddar Perogies with Chive Sour Cream, Pancakes, French Toast, Featured Pasta, Carved Baked Pineapple Ham, Fresh Rotisserie Sage and Rosemary Ontario Turkey. Our Dessert Table features Mincemeat Pie, Apple Crisp, Carrot Cake, Rice Pudding, Jell-O & Pudding Parfait and Fresh Fruit. Santa will be visiting for Photographs with the Children at 10:30 am and again at 1:00 pm Santa’s Mailbox will be Open till December 12th Bring your letter with you! Adults $20.95++, Children 12 and under $9.95 ++
A Winter’s Night with Wendell and Wheat: December 18 2011
This concert features the wonderful duo of Wendell Ferguson and Katherine Wheatley. They are best of musical pals. Her heartfelt lyrics and stunning voice and his honest yet irreverent humor make their show both moving and hilarious. One presenter said “An absolutely transcendent concert”. Another said “She didn’t leave a dry eye in the house. He didn’t leave a dry seat”. The very talented Sheri Hawkins and Shawn Chamberlin will open for Wendell and Wheat.
Come early for dinner at the Wild Moose Tickets: $23/person (HST included) $17 (HST included) – Folk Society members/ Youth
Available at The Photoshop in Haliburton and Organic Times in Minden.
Highlands Wind Symphony Christmas Concert: December 18 2011
The Highlands Wind Symphony Presents Its Annual Christmas Concert “Around The World At Christmas” Also Featuring The Highlands Swing Band With Jerelyn Craden Sunday, December 18th 3pm Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion Haliburton
Tickets: Adults $10, Students $5, Family $25 Available at Master’s Book Store in Haliburton or Minden Pharmasave
For More Information:
Call Andy Salvatori 457-2100 or Kelly Moore 286-3377
Northern Lights Pavilion HHSS Haliburton
What’s Happening in the Haliburton Highlands NOW! November 23-30, 2011:
Festival of Trees:
November 25-27 2011
The Minden Hills Festival of Trees is a magical event for the entire family, filled with wonderful things to see, interesting shops to visit, and fun activities for children–all with a Christmas theme. Enjoy the lights and outdoor arrangements as you stroll throughout the grounds. Be sure to check out the children’s art & craft workshop in the Schoolhouse and don’t forget a visit to the Sugar Plum Candy Shop!
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Rd. Minden
Contact: Sian Cox
Tel: (705) 286-2808
Email: culturalcentreinfo@mindenhills.ca
www.mindenculturalcentre.com
Community Care Haliburton County Christmas Bowling Party
November 26 2011:
Annual Community Care Haliburton County Christmas Bowl-a-thon.
All proceeds to benefit local residents accessing services provided by Community Care. Enabling seniors and adults with disabilities to remain at their place of residence and live independently. Two flight times, 1:30pm or 3:45 pm teams or individual registration welcome (Minimum $20.00 pledge to bowl for free) Great time, all ages welcome….see you there. To register call Hilary at 705-457-2941 or Val 705-286-3900
The Fast Lane Hwy 35 Minden
Contact: Val Lennox
Tel: 705-286-3900
Email: thefastlane@hotmail.ca
(Hope you made it to this! I really would have went!)
Haliburton Village Santa Claus Parade
November 25 2011
Theme: “A Pioneer Christmas” Spectacular Night Parade starts at 6:30pm Bands, Floats, Marchers, Horses. Join in the fun – to enter call Jim at 705-457-4031.
Haliburton Village Highland Street
Contact: Jim Frost
Tel: 705-457-4031
Email: frostdownhome@bellnet.ca
http://haliburtonbia.ca/haliburtonbia
Township of Minden Hills Santa Claus Parade:
November 26 2011
Parade start time 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Township of Minden Hills in partnership with its volunteers, local businesses and organizations. We will be commencing from the public parking lot across from the Fire Hall, please bring your float between 10-10:30 so we may organize all floats. Come and meet Santa after the parade, hot chocolate, free photographs with Santa, treats…lots of fun for the kids and kids at heart! Hope to see you there! Parade route from the public parking lot, Newcastle Street to Bobcaygeon Road, north on Bobcaygeon to Parkside and right to the Minden Arena.
Minden Village
Tel: 705-286-1936
Email: rcox@mindenhills.ca
Santa Day at Rails End SATURDAY!:
November 26 2011
Enjoy a visit with Santa from 1 – 3 pm at Rails End Gallery!
Volunteers will present a FREE seasonal craft activity and everyone is welcome. Bring a contribution for our non perishable FOOD SCULPTURE – and join in its creation.
The Photo Shop will be there taking Santa pics too! ($5). This event is presented by Rails End in partnership with the Haliburton Village BIA.
Rails Gallery and Arts Centre
23 York St. Haliburton
Contact: Laurie Jones
Tel: 705-457-2330
Email: info@railsendgallery.com
www.railsendgalley.com
Community Christmas Tree Lighting & Carol Sing!!!
November 27 2011 – Dorset
Community Christmas Tree Lighting, hot chocolate, hot dogs and carol singing at 4:30 p.m.
Gooderham, ONTARIO, CA - WeatherNetwork.com - Credit: Lance Coulthard // November 15, 2011
The weather in the Haliburton Highlands is mild and wet. It’s barely hitting freezing during the overnights, with the days quite moist. Next Friday looks to be a bright and sunny day though, with seasonable temperatures.
Some Fun Things To Do in the Haliburton Highlands:
Check out the name of this store, The Maple Moon. I love it! My boys brought me (I stayed home with the pooches for the season inaugural trip) a really cool pressie this summer past here. I'm making a point to visit The Maple Moon next summer when we should be there upwards of 2-3 weeks straight.
Festival of Trees November 25, 26 & 27, 2011
Make sure to click each announcement to be able to view it full-size. The Christmas sale begins this weekend, the Festival of Trees, next weekend as the Christmas sale at the Maple Moon continues.
All the details are included here on the Minden Festival of Trees 2011. If you have questions beyond what is provided (below), there’s a phone contact as well (scroll to the very bottom). This looks like a great all-ages outing.
Who wouldn’t want to meet Mrs. Claus at her ‘sweet treat cafe’ on Saturday?
I’d love it if someone took photos and shared them!
Long time between posts, I know. Hopefully, the jam-packed menu of Haliburton Highlands good times coming up in the next couple of weeks will make up for it.
I’m going to highlight a few favourites, then follow with all the information you need on the rest of the activities (and there are many!!)
Minden Hills Bluegrass Festival
Want to hear some of the finest bluegrass music anywhere? This may sound a bit naive but I’m not sure I’ve ever heard Canadian Bluegrass music–so if it were possible for me to warp speed myself out of the American Midwest to Minden Hills, Ontario I’d see you there. This event, which takes place over two days, July 16-17 is a must see.
Living History Days - Day with a Black Smith
Living History Days! Again, this sounds fascinating because I’ve not ever encountered a ‘black smith’ shop. And costumed characters seal the deal for me!
9th Annual Stanhope Heritage Day
In it’s 9th year, Stanhope Heritage Day is teeming with some of my favourite activities like a BBQ lunch and the Stanhope Museum‘s famous ‘Citron Marmalade.’ But there’s much more than food being offered. there is music all day and uniquely skilled local residents demonstrating and in some cases inviting you to try rush weaving, tatting, carving, bookbinding, tinsmithing and much more!
Where Are the Whip-poor-Wills?
On a more informative and serious note is this informative presentation about the decline of the Whip-poor-will population by a staggering 50% in the last several decades. When an iconic species such as this is disappearing at this rate it is time to get informed and hopefully, join together to discuss possible solutions.
Highlands Summer Festival Presents - 'Looking'
I’m just realizing that there are over 20 separate events, some taking place over days or months to browse through. I’m ‘thumbnailing’ them all here–just click to enlarge them and read all about them. I’m ever-impressed by the creativity, strong love and commitment to community and commitment to the arts, be they culinary, artsy-crafty, or fine arts like the play ‘Looking,’ by Norm Foster (see above).
I strongly encourage you to indulge yourself. There is so much to relish in the Haliburton Highlands!
After the jump: The entire list! What’s Happening This Week! July 13 – 20, 2011–AND BEYOND
March break is in full swing in the Haliburton Highlands!:
I’ve got a big list of diverse activities to enjoy that including playing, creating, eating and more!:
Let’s start with activities that are scheduled for March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day).
Though some folks enjoy green beer on St. Paddy’s Day I’ve always been partial to a good hearty, Irish meal. If you enjoy eating, too here’s a great suggestion for where to enjoy such a meal on Thursday, March 17, 2011: Between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Minden United Church (scroll down for location info.) dig in to St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew and Biscuit Dinner.
St Patrick's Stew and Biscuits!
Earlier in the day on Thursday, March 17 there are several cool-sounding activities to take part in like:
Soapstone carving, wire sculpture, pillowcase sewing and design at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre through March 18 from 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily!
Culture Club in Minden
Also on March 17th, don’t miss ‘Bend It, Bead It’ at the Art Hive! This activity is open to ages 7+. See below for more details.
Art Hive
There are two March Break Children’s Concerts slated for March 17th.At 10:30 p.m. check out Rick & Terry at 10:30 a.m. at The Minden Hills Branch of the Haliburton Public Library and at the Dysart Branch you can do the same at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome!
Haliburton Public Library
Finally, on March 17 at the Art Hive is ‘Crafty Girls Playing with Paper’ in which you can learn to make paper beads and more. See below for all the deets!
The Art Hive
MUCH MORE after the jump including activities for March 18, 19 & 21!
I can’t think of a more romantic place to celebrate Valentine’s Day than in the Haliburton Highlands of Ontario. Whether you live in the area, have vacation plans there or perhaps would simply like to take a picturesque drive up from the city and enjoy great food, music and lodging, the Haliburton Highlands is the place to be with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day! These great ideas for the most romantic day of the year are courtesy of the nice folks at Haliburton Highlands Visitor’s Centre.
From February 15th to 17th, Haliburton County will play host to the Ontario Senior Games – Winterfest:
The January 2011 edition of the Winterfest Newsletter is here!Click here to download a copy in .pdf format.
Accommodation and Competition Maps
Below, you’ll find maps showing the location of accommodations and competition sites for the Games. Map legends are below the map images. To download a full-size .PDF of the map, click here or click on the images below. For a copy of the map Legend in .PDF format, click here.
Accommodation Legend
Main Map
2. Bark Lake Camp – 1551 Bark Lake Drive, (off Cty.Rd. 503 between Irondale & Gooderham)
4. Southwind Motel – 6254 County Rd. 121, Minden
5. Sir Sam’s Inn – 1491 Sir Sam’s Rd. Eagle Lake
11. Sandy Lane Resort – 17592 Hwy 35, Carnarvon
12. Buttermilk Falls Resort – 16941 Hwy 35 Carnarvon
16. Red Umbrella Inn – 1075 Red Umbrella Rd. Minden
17. Highlands Motel – 1064 Omagki Rd. –Hwy 35 Minden
18. Ogopogo Resort – 1023 Ogopogo Lane –Hwy 35 Minden
19. Oakview Lodge – 2029 Little Hawk Rd. Carnarvon off Hwy 35
20. Little Hawk Resort 2049 Little Hawk Rd. Carnarvon off Hwy 35
23. Nobel Motel – 1164 Moore Lakes Estates, Hwy 35 Moore Falls
29. Royal Resort – 44 Royal Cedar Road, City of Kawartha Lakes
30. Waterfront Holiday Inn – 150 George St. Peterborough
Inset A Village of Haliburton
15. Silver Maple Motel – 48 Highland St. Haliburton
Inset B – Kashagawigamog Lake Rd. and area
1. Pinestone Resort – 4252 County Rd 21, Haliburton
4. Lakeview Motel – 4951 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
6. Halimar Resort – 2797 County Rd. 18 Haliburton
7. Bonnieview Resort – 2713 County Rd. 18 Haliburton
8. Marcus Beach County Rd. 21 Haliburton
Inset C – Town of Minden
9. Motel Minden – 12600 Hwy. 35
13.Dominion Hotel – 113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
24.Minden House B&B – 23 Invergordon Ave.
Competition Venue Legend
Main Map
2. Alpine Skiing – Sir Sam’s Ski Resort, 1054 Liswood Rd. Eagle Lake
4c. 65+ Hockey -Keith Tallman Arena 2256 Loop Rd. Wilberforce
6c. Curling – Wilberforce Curling Club County Rd. 648 Wilberforce
5. Duplicate Bridge – Royal Resort -44 Royal Cedar Rd, City of Kawartha Lakes
10.Ten Pin Bowling – Bowlerama 845 ChemongRd. Peterborough
Inset A – Village of Haliburton
1. Opening / Closing Ceremonies Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1. Middle Night Entertainment Hockey Night in Haliburton/ Vegas Review
Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1a. Volleyball – Haliburton High School 5358 County Rd. 21 Haliburton
1b. Volleyball – JD Hodgson Elementary School, 1070 Grass Lake Rd. Haliburton
4a. Curling – Haliburton Curling Club 730 Mountian St. Haliburton
6a. Hockey – Dysart Community Center, 730 Mountain St. Haliburton
7. Nordic Skiing – Glebe Park, Bayshore Rd. Haliburton
Inset C – Town of Minden / Registration & Accreditation Center
3. Badminton – Archie Stouffer Elementary School, 12 Vintage Cres. Minden -
4b. Curling – Minden Curling Club, 50 Prentice St. Minden
6b. 55+Hockey – S.G. Nesbitt Arena, 55 Parkside Ave. Minden
8. Prediction Skating S.G. Nesbitt Arena, 55 Parkside Ave. Minden
9. Table Tennis – Minden Community Center, 50 Prentice St. Minden
South of Haliburton
10. Ten Pin Bowling – Bowlerama 845 ChemongRd. Peterborough
5. Duplicate Bridge – Royal Resort – 44 Royal Cedar Rd, City of Kawartha Lakes
Hockey Night in Haliburton Star-studded Panel Announced!
The Winterfest 2011 Games Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the following Haliburton Hockey legends that will be partaking in an open panel discusson at the Northern Lights Theatre on Wednesday February 16th, 2011. Confirmed hockey legends include Scotty Morrision, Walt McKechnie, Glen Sharpley and many more still to be announced! Also present that evening will be the Stanley Cup as well as a very special guest who is arguably the face of Canadian hockey!
There are fun times in store for the whole family if you happen to be in the Haliburton Highlands in the next couple of days. What’s your pleasure? A community Tree Lighting and Carol Sing beside the Dorset Fire Hall on Sunday? Perhaps parades are more your cup o’ tea? You’ve got a choice because there are two Santa Claus parades in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend! Haliburton Village‘s commences on November 26 and Minden’s First Annual Santa Claus Parade is on November 27. Why not take in both? All the details are on this page! Because the Highlands is big on community support you may want to add the Community Care Haliburton County Christmas Bowling Party to your weekend plans. It takes place the afternoon of November 27 so be sure to check all the fine print on the flyer below and well as reading more about other fun things to do in the Haliburton Highlands this weekend. Have a great weekend!
Read on to find out the deets on tomorrow’s BRUNCH with SANTA, A Winter’s Night with Wendell and Wheat, and the Highlands Wind Symphony Christmas Concert!
here’s a great suggestion for where to enjoy such a meal on Thursday, March 17, 2011: Between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Minden United Church (scroll down for location info.) dig in to St. Patrick’s Day Irish Stew and Biscuit Dinner.
