Events for April 2007.
Cops For Cancer Event a Huge Hit
The Barrie Police held a fundraising event of a different kind in late February. Participants dug out their golf clubs, bundled up and hit the "links" (in this case - the ice) to h...more
Barrie Gilda's Club
The Second Annual RED DOOR GALA for Gilda’s Club took place at the Gryphon Theatre. The fundraising event was hosted by comedian Luba Goy (of CBC’s Royal Canadian Airfarce) Wh...more
Grand Opening - Passion Decor
Passion Decor celebrated its Grand Opening in February. Specializing in special events, weddings and in 'Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary', the mission of Passion D...more
Phones for food
We went out to the launch of "Phones for Food!" Rogers Wireless is now offering a postage-paid recycling bag that comes with the purchase of a new wireless phone. The money from th...more
Anniversary Sale
Showcase Furniture Galleries recently held their anniversary sale. The event was celebrated with great saving throughout the many displays....more
Rotary Civic Luncheon
Three different Rotary clubs came together for a Luncheon. The Rotary club of Kempenfelt, Barrie and Huronia. The guest speaker was Mr.Dick Pound (World Anti-Doping Agency). The pr...more
Battle of the Bands
The MacLaren Art Centre was host to the annual Battle of the Bands with a sold out show! Hundreds of people showed up for a night of entertainment with music, dancing, hor's doeu...more
GBHBA 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Tournament
Over 500 participants braved the windy day to support The Greater Barrie Home Builders Association tournament fundraiser for Gilda's House of Barrie. With over $50,000 in donated p...more
"Colt For The Day" Charity Hockey Game
$7500.00 was raised for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Barrie District at this year’s event.
Kids ages 6-11 had the chance to skate with their hockey heros, the Barrie Colts at t...more
Face & Body Sculpting
"Facial Sculpting" is a technique that uses micro-current electrical energy to stimulate and exercise all facial tissues. The SNAP Barrie team actually had this procedure done and ...more
Lunch With The Mayor
The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Annual Mayors Luncheon last month. The sell out crowd of business owners and managers were very receptive and eager to hear what the new Mayor...more
Rotary's "Our House" Recognition Luncheon
A recognition luncheon was recently held at the South Shore Community Center to thank the many sponsors and volunteeers who helped to make the "Our House Gala" such a huge success....more
Helping Those In Need
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is dedicated to helping those less fortunate. Donations of the following items are being accepted at the store at 106 Dunlop Street E: clothing...more
Hit the Slope for Hope!
This was an endeavor by Lucid Communications & Horseshoe Resort to not only raise community awareness for RVH's Simcoe-Muskoka Regional Cancer Care Unit but also to raise funds for...more
Simcoe County's International Women's Day Celebration
On the evening of March 7th, WINGS (Women in Networking Growing Strong) hosted a gala dinner honouring five special ladies who have contributed to our area to make it a better plac...more
Snow Ball Dance-A-Thon
C.W. Little school held a fantastic dance-a-thon for the Barrie food bank. Everyone from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 danced to the music, which was graciously supplied by Marty ...more
Barrie's Latin Community Centre Launch Party
This is a community based, non-profit organization promoting the welfare of the Latin community in Barrie and surrounding areas. March 3rd was their launch party which was a hu...more
Dogs In The Hood...
Our furry friends are out & about, loving the great weather! Don't forget about that popular leash free recreation area at Sunnidale Park. I hit the streets & asked the question:...more
Spring Home & Garden Show
Over 100 exhibitors displayed their products during the weekend of March 10th. The Barrie Molson Center was the venue which held the crowds of eager people anticipating the arrival...more
March Break Volleyball Camp
Among their other programs, we recently experienced Shanx's March Break, "just wanna have fun" event which was full of happy children! The one-day program included beach volleybal...more
