Owen Sound Community and Summer Activities Guide 2015 by CityOwenSound

2015

Community & Summer Activities Guide

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2015 SAILING CHI-CHEEMAUN

May 5 - June 18

TOBERMORY TO SOUTH BAYMOUTH

Depart Daily

SCHEDULE

SOUTH BAYMOUTH TO TOBERMORY

Arrive

Depart Daily

8:50 am 1:30 pm 6:10 pm (FRI. ONLY)

10:50 am 3:30 pm 7:55 pm

11:10 am 3:50 pm 8:15 pm (FRI. ONLY)

1:10 pm 5:50 pm 10:00 pm

Arrive

6:10 pm

7:55 pm

8:15 pm

10:00 pm

Additional Sailing: Victoria Day, Monday, May 18

June 19 - September 7 TOBERMORY TO SOUTH BAYMOUTH

Depart Daily 7:00 am 11:20 am 3:40 pm 8:00 pm

SOUTH BAYMOUTH TO TOBERMORY

Arrive

Depart Daily

8:45 am 1:05 pm 5:25 pm 9:45 pm

9:10 am 1:30 pm 5:50 pm 10:00 pm

Arrive 10:55 am 3:15 pm 7:35 pm 11:45 pm

September 8 - October 18 TOBERMORY TO SOUTH BAYMOUTH

Depart Daily 8:50 am 1:30 pm 6:10 pm (FRI. ONLY)

SOUTH BAYMOUTH TO TOBERMORY

Arrive

Depart Daily

10:50 am 3:30 pm 7:55 pm

11:10 am 3:50 pm 8:15 pm (FRI. ONLY)

Arrive 1:10 pm 5:50 pm 10:00 pm

Additional Sailing: Thanksgiving October 12

6:10 pm

7:55 pm

8:15 pm

10:00 pm

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Welcoming Messages / Mayor’s Department Greetings from Mayor Ian Boddy Welcome to Owen Sound’s 2015 Community and Summer Activities Guide! Owen Sound is full of active and energetic people, and is a community that prides itself on healthy lifestyles. Throughout this Guide, you will find that there is a great selection of wonderful things to do in our City. From the Arts and Culture, which makes us unique, to organized sports and leisure activities in our beautiful parks, to social groups and clubs that help make our community better – there is something for everyone! On behalf of Council and staff, I invite you to get out there, get involved and enjoy everything our community has to offer this Spring and Summer in sports, recreation and culture. Yours truly,

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Ian C. Boddy Mayor

OWEN SOUND CITY COUNCIL 2014-2018

Photo by John Prettie

Front Row: Councillor Peter Lemon; Councillor Richard Thomas; Deputy Mayor Arlene Wright; Mayor Ian Boddy; Councillor Marion Koepke; Councillor Brian O’Leary; Councillor Travis Dodd Back Row: Briana Bloomfield, Deputy Clerk; Wayne Ritchie, Director of Financial Services; Ruth Coursey, City Manager; Councillor Jim McManaman; Tom Potter, Acting Fire Chief; Councillor Scott Greig; Pam Coulter, Director of Community Services; Ken Becking, Director of Operations

Owen Sound Community & Summer Activities Guide — 2015

Contents Welcoming Messages............................................................................................................page 4 City Manager’s / Mayor’s Department...........................................................................page 6 City Services Economic Development & Tourism................................................................................page 7 Human Resources Division................................................................................................page 8 City Clerk’s Department.....................................................................................................page 8 Financial Services Department.........................................................................................page 10 Community Services Department...................................................................................page 11 Operations Department.....................................................................................................page 15 Fire & Emergency Service..................................................................................................page 18 Police Services......................................................................................................................page 19 Arts and Culture......................................................................................................................page 21 The Library.............................................................................................................................page 22 Tom Thomson Art Gallery..................................................................................................page 23 Museums................................................................................................................................page 26 Major Events.........................................................................................................................page 29

Directory Faith Groups..........................................................................................................................page 56 Clubs and Organizations....................................................................................................page 59 Community Services...........................................................................................................page 64 Special thanks to Pat Bryant of the City of Owen Sound’s Community Services Department for her assistance in compiling this directory. The Owen Sound Community Guide has been produced by Owen Sound’s Community Services Department in conjunction with The Sun Times Advertising Department. Production by The Sun Times and Commercial Printing Departments.

This is the sixteenth edition of the Owen Sound Community Guide: a quick and handy reference to events of interest, groups, organizations and services in Owen Sound and surrounding area. Every effort has been made to create an accurate listing. However, The Sun Times and the City of Owen Sound cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions.

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Recreation and Parks............................................................................................................page 30 Facility Rentals......................................................................................................................page 32 Parks and Open Space........................................................................................................page 35 Summer Programs...............................................................................................................page 39 Soccer Camp Registration.................................................................................................page 40 Hockey Camps......................................................................................................................page 41 Hockey Camp Registration................................................................................................page 42 Recreational Skating...........................................................................................................page 43 Swimming Lessons..............................................................................................................page 46 Public Swim Schedule........................................................................................................page 49 Seniors Activities and Services.........................................................................................page 50

Welcoming Messages / City Services Greetings from the City Manager’s Office Thank you for taking the time to read our 2015 Owen Sound Community & Summer Activities Guide. I hope you find it interesting and informative. As City Manager, I am responsible for the administration of City Government and implementation of policies and programs as directed by City Council. Our team is committed to providing results-oriented, practical, creative approaches and opportunities. This guide provides information about the services offered by the City of Owen Sound, and the organization of our Departments and Divisions. I encourage you to keep this guide nearby to remind you of all that Owen Sound has to offer. Sincerely,

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. Ruth Coursey A City Manager

City Manager’s Department City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 204 8O8-2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 519-376-4440, Fax: 519-376-3579 Website: www.owensound.ca Ruth Coursey, City Manager; Ext. 1210 Sharon Edwards, Executive Assistant & Public Relations Coordinator; Ext. 1211 Social Media: • Find us on Facebook: City of Owen Sound • Follow us on Twitter: @CityOwenSound • Subscribe on YouTube: City Owen Sound • Follow us on LinkedIn: The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound

City Manager

Ensures that the business of the City of Owen Sound is effectively carried out and communicated to Council, staff and the public at large.

Services Provided

Public Relations General Enquiries Strategic Planning Service Analysis City Information Communication Strategy Corporate Guidance Employee Initiatives

Business Plans Capital Plan Annual Operating Budget Government Agencies Liaison Economic Development Tourism Human Resources

City Services

Economic Development & Tourism Division Steve Furness, Manager; sfurness@owensound.ca 519-376-4440 Ext. 1236 Marketing the City to new residents, businesses and visitors is the responsibility of the Economic Development and Tourism area. The overall goal is to attract new investment and jobs to improve the vitality of the local economy.

Priorities:

The Business Enterprise Centre

Sound and Area has assisted entrepreneurs with business information, professional consultation services and networking opportunities. BEC is a one stop source of assistance for starting, growing or expanding your small business. BEC answers your questions, assists with preparing a business plan, reviewing your marketing materials and much more. BEC is a partnership between the Ministry of Economic Development , Employment and Infrastructure and the City of Owen Sound.

173 8th Street East Owen Sound, ON N4K 1K9 Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am - 4:30 pm Phone: 519-371-3232 EmaiI : businesshelp@owensound.ca Website: www.owensoundbusiness.ca

Staff:

Jane Phillips, Manager/Business Advisor; jphillips@owensound.ca For 15 years the Business Enterprise Centre, Owen

• Downtown and Harbourfront area as economic and social focus • Retain, expand and attract local businesses and institutions • Market the City to attract new residents, businesses and tourists

Social Media:

• Find us on Facebook: The Business Enterprise Centre - Owen Sound

1155 1st Avenue West Owen Sound, ON N4K 4KB Open daily from Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Winter Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Phone: 519-371-9833 Toll Free: 1-888-675-5555 Email inquiries: vacation@owensound.ca Website : www.owensoundtourism.ca

Staff:

Paulette Peirol, Tourism Marketing Coordinator; ppeirol@owensound.ca Shelley Jackson, Graphic Arts & Social Media Specialist; sjackson@owensound.ca Owen Sound operates a year-round Visitor’s Centre on the harbour, providing travellers with maps, guides, souvenirs, postcards and friendly, customized travel information about the City and area. The department promotes the City as a tourist destination at trade shows and events, and publishes several maps and guides each year. Looking to move to Owen Sound or visit? Call for a free information package, geared to your specific interests. Hosting a team, a conference, an event or visiting relatives? We can help make your guests feel welcome!

We provide:

• Owen Sound guides and reference material • City and regional maps • Hiking, cycling and paddling brochures • Guides to area waterfalls, beaches, gardens, galleries, lighthouses and more

Social Media:

• Find us on Facebook: Owen Sound Tourism, Events and Attractions • Follow us on Twitter: @OSTourism • Subscribe on YouTube: Owen Sound Tourism

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Visitor Centre

City Services

Human Resources Division The Human Resources Division is committed in aligning

human resources programs and practises to support corporate goals and objectives, ensuring that the City of Owen Sound continues to be the place “where you want to live”! Through strategic guidance, the HR division leads programs and practises to balance the needs of the human capital and the need for business accountability to deliver exceptional service to the City of Owen Sound’s residents in the most fiscally responsible manner.

Office Location:

City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 203 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 Phone: 519-376-4440, Fax: 519-371-8190 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Office Location:

City Hall, 2nd Floor, Room 203 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4 Phone: 519-376-1440 Fax: 519-371-0511 Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E-mail: cityadmin@owensound.ca Website: www.owensound.ca/clerks-office

Staff:

Kristen M. Van Alphen, City Clerk; Ext. 1228 Briana Bloomfield, Deputy Clerk; Ext. 1247 Desiree van Dijk, Administrative Coordinator; Ext. 1222 Lee-Anne Kazarian, Legislative Services Coordinator; Ext. 1268 Jeff Smith, By-law Coordinator; Ext. 1241

Council Meetings:

City Council meetings are usually held every other Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public. The meetings take place in the City Hall Council Chamber located on the top floor of City Hall. City Council meetings are televised by Rogers TV and are also streamed online at www.owensound.ca/livebroadcast. The Council Agendas and Minutes are available on the City’s website at owensound.civicweb.net.

Staff:

Annie Sebesta, Human Resources Supervisor; Ext. 1214 Amanda Maxwell, Human Resources Assistant; Ext. 1273

Services Provided

Across the City’s varied work force (Fire Services, Police Services, Library, Art Gallery, Economic Development & Tourism, Engineering Services, Roads, Water & Wastewater, Parks & Open Spaces, Building, By-law, Planning & Development, and Financial Services) the Human Resources Division provides support in the following areas: • Workforce planning • Compensation • Recruitment and retention • Health and Safety • Collective Bargaining • Training & Development • Human Resource and Health • Labour Relations & Safety Policy development • Performance Management

Services provided by the Clerks Department:

• C ouncil Agendas and Minutes Preparation • B oards and Committees Coordination •M unicipal Election Management • Records Management • By-law Management • Policy Management • Issuing Licenses: • Business • L ottery (Bingo/Raffle/ Nevada Break Open Ticket) • Marriage • Civil Marriage Ceremonies

Civil Marriage Service:

• Assessment Roll Information • Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Requests • Vital Statistics Services •M unicipal Property Agreements • S top Up and Close Road Requests • C ommissioner for Oaths/ Affidavits • Notary Public Services • Insurance Claims • P ublic Notices, Media Releases • P roperty Inquiry Requests

The City of Owen Sound is pleased to offer civil marriage ceremonies at a date, time, and location of your choice. Please call 519-376-4440 Ext. 1268 or weddingservices@owensound. ca for more information.

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City Services ANIMAL CONTROL

Services:

The Owen Sound Animal Shelter cares for stray animals until owners can reclaim them and provides an opportunity for people to adopt a pet into a loving home. Since April 1, 1999 Renee and Todd Robins have been contracted to operate the Animal Shelter and provide Animal Control services for the City.

Owen Sound Animal Shelter

2125 18th Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6Y3 Phone: 519-372-1123 Hours: Mon - Fri: 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Email: osas@bmts.com Website: http://tiffanyweb.bmts.com/~osas/

Financial Services Department 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 519-376-4440 and Extension # Fax: 519-371-0511 Website: www.owensound.ca Wayne Ritchie, Director of Financial Services; Ext. 1238 Linda McDonald, Administrative Assistant; Ext. 1239

Tax Services Ext. 1249

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Services Provided: • Issue Interim and Final Tax Bills • Tax Collection • Administer Monthly and Installment Payment Plans • Issue Tax Certificates • Tax Inquiries • Process title changes • Process Applications for: • Tax Adjustments • Vacancy Tax Rebates • Charity Rebates • Process Assessment Review Board Decisions • Process Minutes of Settlements Taxpayers have negotiated with MPAC

• Maintain accurate mailing addresses • Correspond with Taxpayers’ Mortgage Companies

Water/Waste Water Ext. 1243

Services Provided: • Water / Waste Water billing and collections • Billing Inquiries • Co-ordinate meter readers • Set up new accounts • Final billings for accounts

Accounting Ext. 1240

Services Provided: • Financial Statements and Financial Information Returns • Operating and Capital Budget • Performance Measures • Accounts Receivable • Payroll

Purchasing Ext. 1246

Services Provided: • General Information • Purchasing of all Goods and Services through Public Tendering Process • Liaise with Suppliers and Public re: Procurement Process

Information Technology Ext. 1411

Discovering Our World... while we grow Investigate

Get Messy

Sauble Childcare Centre Offering Summer day camp Programs in

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Observe

Discover

Study

We offer a ‘Whole Child’ philosophy providing a well-rounded and stimulating program that will get your child excited about their environment. Come and make new friends and build leadership skills while exploring the natural world around us. Every day will be filled with exceptional and captivating experiences.

Explore

Special Guests Culinary Fun Creative Art Science Team Building Dramatic Play Field Trips Music & Games Group Projects

Services Provided: • Construct and maintain City technology infrastructure connecting all City facilities providing data exchange, manipulation and storage across the organization • Configure computer and other technological hardware and provide support for its use • Provide software applications maintenance and support • Create and maintain City website • Support all tools for communications • Provide expertise and technological solutions to foster efficiencies and better customer service

City Services

Service Owen Sound your connection to City Hall 808 2nd Ave East, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Phone: 519-376-1440 Fax: 519-371-0511 Website: www.owensound.ca

• S tatement of Account for Taxes • P arking •A pplications for Birth, Marriage Certificates Available • C ivil Marriage Packages Available • L icensing Information: Lottery, Business, Marriage • S ome Tourist Information Brochures Available •H arrison Park Public Skating Rink •G eneral Inquiries •W aste Management

Services Provided:

Payments Accepted: • T ax Accounts, Water/Waste Water Accounts, Parking Tickets, City Invoices, Commissioning, Lottery / Business / Marriage Licenses, Special Events, Sponsorships & Facility Rentals We Sell: •G arbage Bag Tags, Dog/Cat Licences, Blue Boxes & Compost Pails, Tickets for Special Events; Skating Passes, Parking Passes, Bus Passes & Tickets

Other Services

• Y our Voice of City Hall - Answering the Phones •A ccept Public Donations (i.e. Tree Plantings, Memorial Trees, Animal Shelter, Farmers’ Market) • F acility Bookings for: • B ayshore Halls & Gazebo •H arrison Park Community Centre & Picnic Tables • K elso Beach Picnic Tables & Amphitheatre

Information: •G eneral Tax / Water / Waste Water Inquiries • S et up Pre-Authorized Tax & Water Plans

Community Services... helping to build the community “where you want to live“. Pamela Coulter, Director; pcoulter@owensound.ca Pat Bryant, Administrative Assistant; pbryant@owensound.ca City Hall, Main Floor 808 2nd Avenue East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 (519) 376-4440 ext 1256 The Community Services Dept places a high priority on creating a community where development enhances the City and creates

a safe urban environment where our residents and visitors can be active and healthy. Need a building permit? Want to register your children for swimming lessons or a summer camp? Community Services offers recreation programs, accessible playgrounds, cemetery, parks, open spaces, and playing fields and many exciting events and cultural experiences, land use planning, building, all within an attractive and safe community.

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City Services

Building Division Kevin Hicks, Chief Building Official khicks@owensound.ca The Building Division is responsible for ensuring that all construction within the City conforms to the Ontario Building Code, City By-laws and other applicable laws. The Division coordinates new building projects in the City working closely with the Operations Department and Planning Division, to encourage development. Services: • Building Permits (building, plumbing, conditional, demolition, change of use, sign & tent) required to construct, renovate and/or alter existing or new buildings or structures • Inspections of projects under permit to ensure that the Ontario Building Code, Zoning By-laws and all other applicable laws are upheld for the duration of the project • Preparation of Statistics for use by federal, provincial and municipal agencies, the Building and Development Industry, as well as the media

2015 Residential Permit Fees:

New House and Additions ................................... Min. $120 Accessory Structures ............................................ Min. $120 Plumbing ........................................................... Min. $95/unit Demolition(under 175 cu.m) .............................. Min. $180 Not sure if you need a permit? Call 519-376-4440 ext. 1275 building@owensound.ca It is recommended that you discuss your project in the very early stages with the staff at City Hall to avoid any unforeseen circumstances or delays. By making contact with staff in the planning and building departments, it will ensure your project will not be held up by the unexpected and you will be better informed when dealing with other agencies.

Child Care Services

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If you’re thinking of renovating, installing a swimming pool, building a deck or other construction, you may need a Building Permit. Even small additions, decks, garden sheds are required to meet Zoning By-law standards.

Call these child care experts today! “We Have the Answers in Quality Child Care”

Brooke Montessori Toddler School 435 21st Street West, Owen Sound

CHILD CARE “Quality child care available for ages 13 months to 10 years. School age care available before and after school and all school holidays (including July and August).”

1032 2nd AVE. WEST OWEN SOUND 519-371-9471 Offering Programs In Infant to School Age In Sauble Beach 519-422-3611 admin@saublechildcare.ca

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SCHOOL AGE CHILD CARE (JK to 12 years)

Throughout Grey & Bruce A Certiﬁed Playing to Learn Curriculum Provider! For more information on our unique curriculum visit our website: www.ymcaowensound.on.ca FAMILY Y CHILD CARE Owen Sound 519-376-0484 Port Elgin 519-832-6225 Kincardine 519-396-9622 Ripley 519-395-5570 Hanover 519-364-4938

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City Services

Planning & Heritage Division and regulations pertaining to those land uses. In terms of application review, we evaluate each new development application on its merits and compliance with applicable laws. Our team is here to serve you with any land use questions that you may have. Stop by the Planning Division to obtain information relating to: • Land Use, including development plans • Official Plan designation and policy • Zoning of your property - uses permitted and relevant site and building regulations (ie. setbacks and parking) • Site Plan, Plans of Subdivision and Condominium applications and approvals • Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Consents and Minor Variances • Community Improvement Plan incentives including Facade and Structural Improvement Program. To obtain more information and to find out “What’s New”, visit us online @ www.owensound.ca/planning

Heritage Programs

• Interpretive Walking Tours: Historic Walking/Biking Tour brochures available at the Visitor Centre or City Hall. • Doors Open: Since 2003, the City has participated in this province wide celebration of Community Heritage. The date of the 2015 Owen Sound event is June 6 and 7. To volunteer for Doors Open, call 376-4440 Ext. 1256. • Web Site: Visit the heritage pages at www.owensound.ca/heritage. Visit our website: www.owensound.ca to experience a virtual tour of the City’s Register of Heritage Properties and Historical Interpretive Plaques. Contact us if you are interested in listing your property on the City’s Heritage Register

Sandra Parks, Heritage Planning Co-ordinator heritage@owensound.ca The Planning Division is also responsible for Heritage Programs within the City. The Heritage Co-ordinator can provide you with information regarding the properties that are listed on the Heritage Register and Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. The City’s Strategic Plan suggests the City should advocate preservation of significant buildings, structures and natural heritage, preserving and celebrating its unique history through architectural preservation and historical interpretation. Programs: • Heritage Register: An inventory of properties of cultural heritage value or interest. Currently contains 150 listings. Take a virtual tour online. • Designated Properties: To date 32 properties have been designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. • Heritage Permits: For alterations to designated properties. • Façade & Structural Improvement Program: A grant program that encourages restoration and rehabilitation of downtown store fronts and designated buildings. • Heritage Property Tax Relief Program: Provides Tax Refunds to eligible designated property owners who wish to opt into the program. • Interpretive Plaque Program: The Interpretive Plaque program began in 1998; to date 47 plaques have been placed around the City. Take a virtual tour online.

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Ann Balaban, Manager, Planning and Heritage abalaban@owensound.ca The City of Owen Sound Planning Division is a small group of professionals who provide customer service to residents, developers, builders and other regarding the ongoing development of our City. We work closely with other City Departments to ensure that the land use goals and vision of Council and the community are attained. The Planning Division has two primary functions - to formulate policy that guides the development of our City as well as to process applications for new development. Policy direction to stakeholders is provided through the City’s Official Plan which was reviewed and updated in 2012 and is a general outline of what type of land use should take place and where development should occur. The main implementation tool used by the Planning Division is the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, which was updated and approved in 2010. The Zoning By-law implements the Official Plan by establishing specific land uses

City Services

Recreation, Culture & Events

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Brenda Dailey, Facilities Booking Coordinator bdailey@owensound.ca Doug Cleverley, Event Facilitator dcleverley@owensound.ca The Recreation Division is responsible for the booking of all City Facilities and Parks. The Division is also committed to providing recreation programs that reflect the needs of the community and offer opportunities for an active healthy lifestyle. Recreation also offers summer programming for youth including day camp and specialty camps, swimming programs at Harrison Park in partnership with the Family Y as well as the Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park.

Parks and Open Space

The Culture & Events Division is responsible for Events in the City, including Celebrate Summer Owen Sound, New Year’s Eve, etc. as well as the implementation of the Cultural Awards program and other cultural initiatives. Culture & Events Division is committed to ensuring residents and visitors alike experience the City’s authenticity, natural amenities, diversity and community spirit. Many cultural and special events are held throughout the year - the annual Home & Cottage Expo, celebrating the kick-off of summer at Canada Day, Harbour Nights concert series and Movies & Music. This year we are “Celebrating Summer” again! Plan to attend events like Harbour Nights or enjoy a movie under the stars at Harrison Park. Check out www.owensound.ca for all that’s worth celebrating this summer in Owen Sound!

John W. Howard, Manager jwhoward@owensound.ca Owen Sound has beautiful trails through the Niagara Escarpment and rivers, valleys and parks throughout the city with many different amenities and features. The City maintains a range of playgrounds, sportsfields and green space and provides the following services:

• Horticulture - planting and maintenance of various feature plantings • Greenwood Cemetery administration and maintenance • Arboriculture - tree maintenance and planting on City property, Parks and public right-of-ways including Memorial/ Commemorative Tree Planting Program • Operation of Harrison Park and Kelso Campgrounds

Greenwood Cemetery

a scattering garden. Greenwood Cemetery is a place for the living—please come and visit. Visitation is daily from sunrise to sundown. Greenwood Cemetery Walking Tour available at Cemetery, City Hall, Tourism or on-line. The cemetery office is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and other times by appointment. Mausoleum Access Hours: May 1st to October 15 7 days a week: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Information, rates, etc. available at www.owensound.ca

190 1st Street South West 519-376-3203 or cemetery@owensound.ca Greenwood Cemetery is located on 40 acres of land in the southwesterly corner of the City. Surrounded by tall, stately maples and cedar hedges, a wooded ravine with a trail runs diagonally through the centre of the cemetery. It is a traditional cemetery with areas for both upright monuments and flat markers. The original house is now used as a cemetery office; a maintenance complex for storing grounds equipment is located behind the office. The cemetery has three Columbaria as well as

City Services

Operations Department The Operations Department is responsible for the delivery of a wide variety of services through six divisions including: • Engineering Services Division • Water & Wastewater Division • Public Works Division • Solid Waste Division • Transit Division • Facilities Division

Director’s Office

Ken Becking, P.Eng. 808 2nd Avenue East, Lower Floor Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 2H4 Phone: (519) 376-1440 Fax: (519) 371-0511

Conventional Transit

Specialized Transit

The Specialized Transit service is a door-to- door transportation service for residents of the City with mobility limitations that restrict their ability to use the City’s conventional transit service. The service operates Monday to Friday 6:30 am - 6 pm and Saturdays between 9 am and 4 pm. For an application or information regarding the Specialized Transit service phone 519-376-4440 extension 1226. Easy, Reliable, Convenient — ENJOY THE RIDE!

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Chris Webb, P. Eng., Manager of Engineering Services 1900 20th Street East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3 Phone: (519) 376-4530 Fax: (519) 372-1209 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Services Provided:

City Utilities and Services Information • S pecial Services Applications (approval for roads, sidewalk and curb cuts, municipal utility service connections) • Servicing Agreements and Administration • Technical Inquiries related to City utility servicing (water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer/drainage) Road and Right of Way Coordination • Street Occupation Permits (approval to work in City streets and right of ways) • Traffic Signal Contract and Maintenance • Coordination with utility companies (Hydro One, Bell, Union Gas, Rogers, etc) • Entrance Approvals Subdivision Agreements and Development Coordination (with Planning Division) City Infrastructure Capital Planning, Project Management & Public Information •N ew construction, reconstruction, and upgrading of City owned infrastructure such as roads, watermain, sewers, traffic signals, streetlighting, sidewalks, water treatment plant and pumping stations, sewage treatment plant and pumping station City Engineering Specifications, Documents and Records.

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The Conventional Transit service is a four (4) route system operating during the day Monday through Saturday. All four routes provide ½ hour service from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, bus services operate between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with ½ hour service on all routes. All transit buses are fully accessible and each bus has a kneeling feature, as well as ramps at the front and rear doors for loading and unloading a wheelchair or scooter. For up to date information regarding bus routes, times and fares contact the Transit Terminal at 519-376-3299.

Engineering Services

City Services Public Works 1900 20th Street East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3 Phone: 519-376-4274 Fax: 519-372-1209 Office Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

1900 20th Street East 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. May ......................2 April .......................... 11 June .......................... 6 July.......................11 August ..................... 8 September..........12 October ................... 3 October...............17

Services Provided: • Winter and Summer Maintenance of Roads, Sidewalks and Streetlights • Fleet Repair and Management • Storm & Sanitary Sewer Repairs/Cleaning

Miller Waste Transfer Station and City of Owen Sound Recycling Depot

For County Roads in the City contact: Grey County Transportation and Public Safety 519-376-7337

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Waste & Wastewater

Household Hazardous Waste Days 2015

Matt Prentice, M.Eng. P.Eng Manager of Water and Wastewater 1900 20th Street East Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 5N3 Phone: 519-376-4440 Ext. 3224 Services provided: • S anitary and Storm Sewer Main and Lateral Repairs on the Public Rights of Way • Water Treatment and Distribution • Wastewater (sewage) Treatment and Collection •U tility Locates for Water and Sewer • Waste Diversion and Recycling Programs

Waste Management Programs Chris Hughes Environmental Superintendent 1900 20th Street East Owen Sound Phone: 519-376-4440 Ext. 3223 Leaf and Yard Compost Site 28th Avenue East, North of 20th Street Open annually spring to fall, dusk to dawn. Goods Exchange Days 2015 Saturday, April 25, Saturday, July 25 and Saturday, October 24, 2015

The Miller Waste Transfer Station / City of Owen Sound Recycling Depot is located on 20th Avenue East North of 20th Street East. The hours of operation are: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

RECYCLING The City provides many recycling opportunities. The programs include both curbside pickup and depot based programs. Residential The City provides bi-weekly residential curbside recycling pickup. Residential Blue Boxes are for sale at either City Hall or the Public Works Office. Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI) In 2006 the City passed a By-Law requiring all ICI facilities within the City to recycle. Recycling carts are available for weekly curbside collection for most commercial and institutional facilities. Please contact Public Works if your ICI facility requires assistance in setting up a recycling program. Corrugated Cardboard Cardboard from the downtown core is picked up every week. All other areas are collected on a monthly basis. All cardboard should be flattened and bundled and not exceed 1 metre (3’) in any dimension or exceed 18 kilograms (40 pounds) in weight. Boxboard Plastic and wax-coated boxboard (such as cereal boxes) and tetra-paks (juice boxes) are included in the regular bi-weekly blue box collection. Styrofoam/Polystyrene These materials must be delivered to the Recycling Centre. For a list of acceptable items please see the City’s Website or call Public Works.

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WASTE COLLECTION

Facilities Management Craig Ruppenthal, Facilities Manager Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre 1900 3rd Avenue East Owen Sound On N4K 2M6 Telephone: (519) 376-3594 ext. 4222 Fax: (519) 376-6559

Billy Bishop Airport

The Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport is a Transport Canada registered airfield located 4 km east of Owen Sound on Highway 26. The 6000 square foot Terminal Building is open for business 7 days a week year round. The airside facilities include a 3932 foot runway, an apron for aircraft parking, fuel for piston and jet aircraft, and hangars for aircraft storage as well as Tilly’s Cafe & Bakery. The runway and taxiways are

Please contact Public Works at 519-376-4274 for additional information regarding the City’s Waste Management Programs or visit the City’s Website at www.owensound.ca Office Hours: Monday & Friday Tues., Wed. & Thurs.

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Services provided: • Co-ordination and set up for all events at the facilities • Maintenance of all City Buildings including: • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre • Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre offering Twin Pad Arena

lighted for night operations. The general public is welcome to visit and take advantage of the services available including aircraft charter, flight training and sightseeing tours. Aircraft owners can also utilize the aircraft maintenance facility based at the airport. For further information about the Airport and the services available phone 519-371-6936

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The City provides bi-weekly curbside waste collection. All domestic and commercial premises are allowed a maximum of three containers/bags per week for the downtown core. Outside the downtown core, a maximum of four containers/bags bi-weekly. Every container/ bag must have a bag tag. For garbage in a container the top bag or item inside the container must have a bag tag attached to it.

Garbage Bags or Containers must not weigh more than 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Purchasing Bag Tags — Bag tags may be purchased individually at City Hall or the Public Works Office, and in multiples of 5 at several independent businesses throughout the City.

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OWEN SOUND FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES 1209 3RD AVENUE EAST, OWEN SOUND, N4K 2L6 PHONE (519)376-2512 FAX (519)372-0757 www.owensoundfireems.com Email fire@owensound.ca

MISSION STATEMENT

To Save Lives

Protect Property

Prevent Harm

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SERVICES PROVIDED…

SUPPRESSION

PREVENTION AND ADMINISTRATION

• Fire Suppression • Emergency Medical Response 1st Aid/ Defibrillation/ Resuscitation • Extrication • Confined Space Rescue • High Angle Rescue • Trench Rescue • Marine/ Ice Rescue • Hazardous Materials Response • Mutual Aid

• Fire Prevention • Public Education and Awareness • Fire Inspections • Plan Examinations • Fire Code Enforcement • Municipal Emergency Planning and Preparedness

TRAINING • Provides overall training and education to the fire personnel

Every residence in Ontario must have a working smoke detector on every level and outside all sleeping areas.

Make your INTENTION FIRE PREVENTION! Dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. “It’s up to YOU” to prevent fires in your home!

Carbon monoxide is invisible and odourless and can kill you in no time at all. Only a carbon monoxide detector can alert you to this deadly gas. Install one today.

Every building with less than 6 residential units must have Carbon Monoxide alarms by April 15, 2015. Buildings with more than 6 residential units by October 15, 2015.

City Services

OWEN SOUND POLICE SERVICE Chief of Police – William Sornberger 922 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON. N4K 4M7 519-376-1234 www.owensoundpolice.com

The 97 employees of the Owen Sound Police Service many of whom live and raise our families in Owen Sound enjoy giving back and going above our “job descriptions”. Our members are not only active in various community groups and coaching local sports teams they also give back to numerous Charitable Organizations through the Canadian Cancer Society, Special Olympics, Law Enforcement Torch Run, Alzheimer’s Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Heart and Stroke Society to name a few. The Owen Sound Police Service, while being one of the most proactive police services in the province for its size, continues to expand not only the enforcement and investigative side of policing but also just as importantly focuses on education and crime prevention. With the assistance of provincial grants and the dedication of

personnel, the Owen Sound Police Service ensures that every student in Owen Sound is offered structured and interactive safety lessons. The Owen Sound Police Service’s “Safe Driving Education” program educates every high school student and other community stakeholders in the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. Students have the opportunity to try our many interactive displays designed to demonstrate how much the use of cell phones, iPods, drugs and alcohol will have on their abilities to safely operate a motor vehicle.

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While we at the Owen Sound Police Service continue to ensure the safety of our 22,000 residents, thousands of yearly visitors, 8,900 households and 133 kilometers of roadways, we also enjoy working closely with and being a proud part of our community.

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In addition, students will participate in SIDE, a Simulated Impaired Driving Experience. While attempting to maneuver a track in a motorized vehicle, drivers and passengers will experience the effects of simulated loss of motor vehicle control.

Our Positive Choices Community Safety Village continues to visit every elementary school allowing us to not only have personal and positive contact with each student but provide them with the tools to make good and healthy decisions on their own. The Owen Sound Police remain active in community events such as the Skateboard and BMX event at the Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park. Owen Sound Police are also always available for presentations to adults, community groups and organizations to discuss a variety of topics. Please contact our Community Services Officer, Constable Mike DazĂŠ at 519-376-1234 ext. 161 or at mdaze@owensoundpolice. com to arrange a presentation on many topics including Frauds and Scams, Safe Driving, Internet Safety, Bullying, Drugs, Street Smarts as well as Senior and Child Safety.

Volunteers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We at the Police Service could not serve our community without the assistance of our many volunteers. Whether they are staffing the Community Service Office at Heritage Place Mall, providing us with an extra set of eyes and ears while working with our Citizens on Patrol (COP), student volunteers at our many community events and fundraisers, or as a member of our Auxiliary Police Unit we are completely indebted to all of these wonderful volunteers that give so freely of their time. We hope to see you at the many community events that we will be attending over this next year; 16th Annual NHL Alumni Game, 16th Annual Polar Bear Dip, Salmon Derby Kids Day, Cuff Links Golf Tournament, Beat the Heat with Buster, Hottest Yard Sale Under The Sun, Owen Sound Fall Fair, Keystone Family Fun Day, Big Ticket Night with the Attack, Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, Seniors Fair, Health Fair and many, many others. To learn more about the Owen Sound Police Service and to view the many services that we provide to our community or how you can also become involved please visit our web site at www.owensoundpolice.com

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Arts and Culture Arts and Culture Live the Experience! With its wealth of creative people, it’s not surprising that Owen Sound is the cultural capital of the region. Art galleries and studios, historic museums and heritage homes, studio tours, theatre, symphony, live concerts and more take place all year long.

Celebrate Art Banners adorn Owen Sound streets & harbour wall.

Owen Sound is a regional hot spot for family festivals and events. Here are just a few: • Doors Open Owen Sound • Hottest Yard Sale under the Sun • Emancipation Festival • Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival • Sweetwater Music Festival • Festival of Northern Lights For more events, check out the Events Listing in this Guide.

Hear, see and experience Owen Sound’s diverse artistic scene including galleries, cafes, theatres, cinemas and public art. A beautiful city to explore, with waterfront trails, gardens and parkland, self-guided walking tours and interpretive plaques highlighting our heritage and heroes, including Agnes McPhail, Dr. Norman Bethune, Billy Bishop and Tom Thomson.

Discover Discover the artistry of Grey and Bruce at local galleries and shops including the Owen Sound Artists’ Co-op. Unique and personal gifts hand-crafted by local artists reflect the creativity of the thriving arts community in our region.

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For more information on Owen Sound’s unique culture and heritage, pamphlets and tour brochures are available at the City’s Visitor Centre, City Hall and other locations within the City.

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Don’t forget to renew your card. It’s fast, easy and free! You can renew your card the next time you visit the Library, by phone or email.

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At the Library you can borrow DVDs, eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and toy kits; request interlibrary loans; use public computers; access free wireless internet and databases; and download mobile apps. There are programs for children and youth including preschool story times; LEGO, Minecraft and Manga clubs; the Teen Advisory Group; youth film festival and writing contest; and PA day activities.

Adult programming includes author visits; a variety of workshops; and eReader and computer help. Check our website for upcoming programs. The library also provides adult education; genealogy resources; and volunteer opportunities.

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519-376-6623 info@owensound.library.on.ca www.owensound.library.on.ca

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Welcome to the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Established in 1967, the Gallery is named for the iconic Canadian landscape artist Tom Thomson (1877-1917) and houses one of Canada’s largest collections of his work. Thomson, who grew up in the Owen Sound area, was a maverick, a break-away artist who fused a passion for the wilderness with a new style of skillful and experimental painting; he inspired the formation of the Group of Seven through his transformative portrayal of the natural world.

Canadian Spirit 2015 - With a Destiny

The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is a regional public gallery and national cultural attraction with a top-notch, revolving program of contemporary and historical exhibitions, lectures, forums, films, concerts and workshops. A dynamic place where artists and audiences meet and flourish, the Gallery provides visitors with enriching experiences through art.

This year’s theme With a Destiny, looks at historical events that took place in 1915, such as the Group of Seven coming together, the beginning of the women’s suffrage movement and Canada coming of age as a nation after the War.

ART Adventure 2015

Join us at the TOM this summer. We’ve got three weeks of full-day workshops with something for everyone. Drop-off 8:30-9:00

Pick-up 4:00-5:00

Ages 6-12

$45/day, $175 full week

The Great Outdoors

TOM and BILLY

Construction Art

Contact the Gallery to register.

July 13 to July 17 Love landscapes, nature and ephemeral art? Then this session is for you! Explore shapes, patterns, perspectives and colour in nature, then create your own landscapes in different media. This session will develop young artists’ drawing and painting skills as well as spark their creativity. Registration deadline: July 3, 2015

July 20 to July 24 This week will be all about design, structure, sculpture and movement , using exciting techniques and cool materials. Lots of 3D stuff for all those young artists who like to think outside the box, or build the box themselves! Registration deadline: July 10, 2015

July 27 to July 31 This week will celebrate two of Owen Sound’s most celebrated sons - Tom Thomson and Billy Bishop. We will explore the lives, works and times of these local gentlemen in partnership with Bishop House: Museum, Archives & National Historic Site. There will plenty of art activities and investigative play, as well as a sneak peek behind the scenes at both local heritage sites. Registration deadline: July 17, 2015

840 First Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON N4K 4K4 519-376-1932 tomthomson.org

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Canadian Spirit Events June 14-Sept 13 Path of the Paddle exhibition July 8 Canadian Spirit Dinner Cruise on the Chi-Cheemaun Aug 20-23 Canadian Spirit at Summerfolk Sept 25-27 Crafting Canadian Spirit for Culture Days

Arts and Culture Works by Tom Thomson are on view in our ongoing CANADIAN SPIRIT: The Tom Thomson Experience exhibition. Paintings, memorabilia and archival images offer an insightful look at Thomson, ranging from his early life in Owen Sound to his untimely death at Canoe Lake in 1917. Thomson is truly one of Canada’s most influential artists of the 20th century and a true Canadian hero!

PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION Lively and stimulating programs for all ages foster an appreciation of contemporary art and culture. The Gallery offers studio classes, lectures by artists and critics, film screenings (Gallery Night at the Movies and Owen Sound’s Reel Festival), readings by writers and poets, concerts and TTAG - You’re It! offsite projects.

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School Tours

The TOM offers Free Educational tours. Ideal days for booking tours are Wednesdays-Fridays. We also offer themed tours which are designed to focus on the The Elements of Art, and The Tom Thomson Experience + Workshop $10/student (cost includes instructors fee, set-up and materials)

Special Events June 14 Summer Exhibition Opening from 2-4 pm Sept 12 Art & Architecture Sept 20 Fall Exhibition Opening 2-4 pm Oct 3-4 Bonhams Antique Appraisal The Gallery Shop features a wide selection of unique gifts and crafts handmade by regional artists, including jewellery, pottery, works in metal, textiles and glass. The Shop also specializes in books, cards and reproductions relating to Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven. Exhibition related materials are always featured.

PLAN YOUR VISIT The Gallery is located on First Avenue West, beside the Public Library, on the Sydenham River steps from beautiful downtown Owen Sound. Tom Thomson Art Gallery 840 First Avenue West Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 4K4 (519) 376-1932 info@tomthomson.org Gallery Hours Regular: Tuesday to Friday, 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5 pm Victoria Day to Thanksgiving: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, 12 to 5 pm Admission Suggested Donation: $5.00 Stay plugged in! Go to www.tomthomson.org and sign up for our e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook, Instragram and Twitter. At the TOM, you’re more than just a member, you’re a Friend! Individual-$35 Senior-$25 Student-$25 Artist-$25 Family-$45 The Tom Thomson Art Gallery is generously supported by the City of Owen Sound, the Ontario Arts Council and The Canada Council for the Arts, its volunteers and memberships, foundations, businesses.

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Arts and Culture Get Ready to Celebrate and Share the Pan Am Spirit!

40 Years with the Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival

Folk is not an exclusive term and Summerfolk welcomes all music lovers. Over the years, audiences have met musicians from every continent. With music from Mongolia to Mozambique, Chile to China, and Georgian Bay to the Georgia Strait, Summerfolk stages are just as likely to feature traditional songs from around the world as contemporary songs from around the block – sometimes in the same workshop. Joel Plaskett, Claire Lynch, Digging Roots, and Trout Fishing in America are just a few of the acts celebrating with us at the 40th Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival. The little festival that started at a muddy park in 1976 has grown into a favourite of audiences and performers alike. Join us at Kelso Beach August 20th -23rd to discover why. Visit www.summerfolk.org for more information.

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This will be a celebration to remember! Find out all about it at www.toronto2015.org/torch-relay/pan-am-games.

DOORS OPEN OWEN SOUND June 6 & 7, 2015, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Free admission

170 years of Heritage is waiting for you to explore. ~ Owen Sound’s history as told through its buildings ~ Doors Open Ontario is a province-wide celebration of community heritage designed to create access, awareness and excitement about our heritage. It provides residents and visitors alike with a unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always interesting places within our community - all free of charge. Volunteers: No heritage knowledge required . . . just enthusiasm. What better way to learn more about these historic sites than to spend a half day volunteering at a site! To Volunteer or get more information, visit www.owensound.ca/heritage/doorsopen.php or contact Sandra Parks, Heritage Planning Coordinator at heritage@owensound.ca or 519-376-4440 Ext. 1275

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SUMMERFOLK is turning forty. The Georgian Bay Folk Society is throwing a party to celebrate and you are invited. With four days of music on seven stages, dozens of artisan craft vendors, and performers from all over the world, it’s no wonder that Summerfolk has drawn crowds for the last four decades. This year, we will kick off with a birthday bash featuring Matt Andersen on Thursday, August 20th. Summerfolk rolls through the weekend with a children’s area and splash pad for the kids, licensed areas for the grown-ups, food vendors for the hungry, artisan crafts for the treasure hunters, and music and dance stages for everyone.

The TORONTO 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay, presented by President’s Choice® and OLG, is coming to Owen Sound on June 11, 2015. Up to 20 relay runners will carry the flame from the east side of town to the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre parking lot, where an outdoor stage will feature a wide variety of music, dance, and motivational presentations from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Cheer as Owen Sound’s Community Torchbearer Larisa Yurkiw carries the torch for the final leg and lights the ceremonial cauldron on the stage.

Museums Discover History and Heritage

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948 3rd Ave West Owen Sound, Ontario 519-371-0031 www.billybishop.org

Visit the boyhood home of Canada’s famous flying ace and wartime hero, William Avery “Billy” Bishop, located in downtown Owen Sound. Find out about his amazing life and legacy as well as Canada’s military history. Experience a slice of Victorian lifestyle in this national historic site featuring many furnishings and possessions of the Bishop family, who first lived in this grand home over a century ago. Outside enjoy the beautiful, Victorian-era inspired gardens. In July and August, Victorian Teas take place on the grounds. New this year, the Museum is open until 9 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays.

SUMMER EXHIBITS 2015 Give Peace A Chance The Great War and the Second World War had thousands of men Louise’s Room and women who readily enlisted as soon as the call to war came, but what of the conscientious objectors and peace activists who thought there could and should be a peaceful resolution? This exhibit looks at those people who urged us all to give peace a chance. We Are Warriors: There was a wide range of nationalities that fought in the First and First Nations Second World Wars. In Grey-Bruce, members of the Chippewas of Soldiers Nawash and the Saugeen First Nation enlisted in record numbers as Master Bedroom did many First Nations members from across Canada. This exhibit pays respect to those brave men and women who contributed during the First and Second World Wars. On the Waves The history of Canada’s Navy, Merchant Marine and troop ships. Billy’s Room

Open until: January 31, 2016

Open until: September 8, 2015

Opening: June 7, 2015 at 2 pm during Veterans’ Commemoration Day and BBQ

Stay in Touch Along with our web sites, follow all the latest news, events and happenings online via... www.billybishop.org Twitter @BillyBishopHero

Check all of the above regularly for programming and special event updates over the summer.

Open to all… admission by donation… seven days week all summer

Museums

Bishop House Summer Programs Calendar, 2015 Flashback Wednesdays

Ghost Walks

Wednesdays in July and August Museum Open to 9pm Admission by donation Slip back in time and take an evening tour with one of our charming characters who have some excellent stories to raise your eyebrows or the hair on the back of your neck. We’ll be selecting some silent flicks and silver screen films of Victorian literary classics – just have a seat and enjoy!

Sundays July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 13+ | $5 per person 9 pm starting from Bishop House Come and explore the Museum prior to the Ghost Walk as we are open until 9pm on Sundays in July and August. History walks the streets of Owen Sound! It’s not your typical sidewalk crawl. The stories of the famous and infamous are animated as you stroll through the city to uncover the strange and magnificent tales of Owen Sound.

Victorian Ice Cream Social Saturday: June 6th, July 4th, August 1st 11am – 4pm | Admission by donation Come and enjoy the charm of our gardens. Bring the whole family and a basket packed with your favourite picnic fare and join us in the back yard of Bishop House for some good old fashioned Victorian fun and games.

Victorian Teas Our summer tradition returns. We encourage you to dress up in your Victorian finest and join us for traditional and specially themed Victorian Teas. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Bishop House. Tickets available starting June 1st • Dessert Teas at 2pm $4 members and children, $6 non-members Wednesdays: July 8th; August 12th and 26th • Luncheon Teas at 12pm $8 members and children, $10 non-members Wednesdays: July 22nd and August 19th

July 27th to 31st Ages: 6-12 | $90 per child for the whole week or $20 per child per day *Drop off will take place from 8:45 to 9am and pick up from 4:30 to 4:45pm Leap into the past in a week-long historical adventure building, solving mysteries, creating real-life artefact exhibitions, games and stories to make the imagination soar. History has never been so much fun! Check our website and facebook page for special events, and up-to-date program information.

Bishop House: Museum, Archives and National Historic Site 948 3rd Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON, 519-371-0031 www.billybishop.org | www.facebook.com/BillyBishopHomeMuseum

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Museum Explorers Summer Camps

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Community Waterfront Heritage Centre 1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound (519) 371-3333 www.marineandrail.ca The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre is located in the historic CN Rail Station on Owen Sound’s harbourfront. It was established in 1978 by a volunteer group of history enthusiasts and saved by another group of volunteers in 2014. The heritage centre preserves Owen Sound’s history as a thriving port. It focuses on our marine, rail and industrial era.

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Music Directory

FROM AGER

MUSIC on 8th Street

GUITAR LESSONS

• Acoustic • Electric • Classical • Finger Style Lessons available for Piano, Bass, Drum

DOWNTOWN OWEN SOUND (519) 371-9662 (Ask For Jan) www.fromagermusic.com

Travel back in time to Owen Sound’s industrial past and enjoy the artifacts, scale models, archival photos and interactive stations throughout the heritage centre. The heritage centre showcases exquisite ship models made by skilled artisans along with CNR and CPR memorabilia. Ask to see the working model railroad or, if you’re there at 12:00 or 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday, enjoy the sound of the historic Kennedy Foundry whistle. The heritage centre is wheelchair accessible and has free parking beside the beautifully landscaped walkway along the harbour. Tours and group rates can be arranged. Admission is by donation. The building also houses the office of Owen Sound Tourism making information about the city available to residents and visitors. What does it take to keep a heritage centre open? It’s volunteers like you! Your support is essential to help: • volunteer during open hours • assist with renovations • o ffer special talents including computer skills • help with fund raising events • assist with exhibit set-ups If you want to get involved, contact us at the heritage centre or email volunteers@ marineandrail.ca. And, your donations to help keep the heritage centre open are essential. Contributions can be sent to Community Waterfront Heritage Centre, P.O. Box 82, Station Main, Owen Sound ON N4K 5P1. Please make cheques payable to Community Waterfront Heritage Centre (CWHC). For more information and hours of operation, visit our website www. marineandrail.ca. Admission by donation.

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MAJOR EVENTS The Portrait - Roxy Theatre Sweetwater Music Brass Festival Home & Cottage Expo Fiddlefern Dance Week Chi-Cheemaun Spring Voyage

May 1 May 9 May 22 May 28-June 6

First Friday Celebration Farewell Fantasy to John Barnum One World Festival The Mousetrap - Roxy Theatre

June 5 June 6-7 June 11 June 13 June 13-14 June 19-21 June 28-Aug 16 (Sundays) June 28

Billy Bishop Farewell Gala Doors Open Owen Sound Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games Torch Relay Keystone Family Fun Festival Grey-Bruce Pride Celebration Minor Lacrosse Tournament TD Harbour Nights Concert Series Georgian Bay Garden Club Tour

July 1 July 3-5 July 4 July 4 July 10-31 (Fridays) July 25 July 31-August 2

Canada Day Celebration Junior-A Fastball Tournament Waterfront Festival Hottest Yard Sale Under The Sun The Sun Times Music & Movies Summertime Blues Concert Owen Sound Emancipation Festival

August 4-6 August 20-23 August 23 August 28-September 6

Grey Bruce Kennel & Obedience Dog Show Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival Bayshore Race Salmon Spectacular Fishing Derby

September 10-12 September 12-13 September 18-20 September 18-20 September 19-October 10 September 27

Owen Sound Fall Fair Cobble Beach Concours D’Elegance Owen Sound Ribfest Sweetwater Music Festival Owen Sound Salmon Tour Pratie Oaten Irish Festival

October 2-3 October 10-11 October 10-12

Mossy Gatherings Autumn Weekend Wild Lands Film Festival Salmon Celebration - Tours & Tasting

November 12 November 13 November 28

CHL Subway Super Hockey Series Festival of Northern Lights Opening Festival in the Park

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Recreation and Parks From the desk of the

Director of Community Services I am pleased to introduce the 2015 Community Guide. Once again, we have organized the guide into 3 main sections: City Services, Arts and Culture and Recreation and Parks. I hope you find the guide full of information to help make your summer active and healthy.

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The City is pleased to be partnering with Owen Sound Minor Soccer and Instructor Keith Mason to present 2 fun filled weeks of soccer camp at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex. Keep your skills sharp for next hockey season with the Summer Hockey Skills and Power Skating

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Camps. These sessions are offered over 8 weeks and feature well known instructors Denise Reid and Brad Tiley. Registration details are in this guide.

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A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FACU OF ENGINEERING AND FACULTY THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Engage with science and engineering this summer. Programming available for kids in grades 1-3 and 4-6.

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Recreation and Parks If you just want to skate this summer, each week there are opportunities for public skating or check out our Last Minute Ice. The summer public skating schedule or available ice can be found at www.owensound.ca Cool off with a refreshing swim at the outdoor Harrison Park pool. Wednesday night free swims sponsored by generous local businesses and clubs start July 8th and the open swims sponsored by Tim Hortons on Thursday evenings and Sundays begin July 2nd. Over the last 2 years we have partnered with the Tom Thomson Trail Group to upgrade the Stoney Orchard Trail. Access this trail from the north end of 5th Avenue East at McArthur Park and enjoy some of the best views of Owen Sound Bay. This is a great trail for runners, a family stroll or bike ride.

Owen Sound has an amazing history of sports!! Doors Open Owen Sound will celebrate our sports heritage in 2015. Plan to check out some of the special activities and sites including Roller Derby and Look Up Theatre at

There are many ways for you to Celebrate Summer right here in Owen Sound. Friday night Music and Movies returns to Harrison Park beginning July 10th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; watch a great family movie on the big screen under the stars! End the weekend with the Sunday Harbour Nights Concert Series located on the waterfront at the tourism office. Make memories with your family at Canada Day with a day of fun activities and music, culminating with an amazing fireworks display at Kelso Beach Park. The Pan Am Games torch relay will start in Canada on May 30th after it is lit in Mexico. This 41 day relay will be in Owen Sound on June 11 & 12. Come out and share the Pan Am spirit with special events planned to celebrate the arrival of the flame at the Bayshore Community Centre on June 11. More information is in the guide and on the City website www.owensound.ca Enjoy Summer 2015! Pamela Coulter Director of Community Services

Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee Back Row: Bob Garnett, Councillor Jim McManaman-Chair, Scott Vining, Councillor Scott Greig, Krista Youngblood, Jean Paul Caron, Pam Coulter - Director of Community Services Front Row: Pat Bryant Administrative Assistant, Bryan Gibbons, Councillor Travis Dodd-Vice Chair Absent: Paul Foster, Tasha Schmidt

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If you enjoy spending time at Harrison Park, look for renovations to the island washrooms in 2015. These washrooms are next to the Kiwanis Accessible Playground and will be fully accessible. This project has been supported by the City and funding through the Enabling Accessibility provincial grant program.

Harrison Park, Soccer at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex or Lacrosse at the Harry Lumley Bayshore. Check out all the details at www.owensound.ca/live/doors-open-owensound or look for the Sun Times publication in early June with all the sites and details.

Facility Rentals Banquet & Meeting Facilities Owen Sound has facilities available to suit all occasions for any size of gathering. Whether it’s a family picnic, wedding, concert, or sports event, the City has the facility in which to host it! Situated on the shores of Georgian Bay, the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre offers a wide range of facilities, amenities and services. Banquet halls, meeting rooms, an arena and 900 parking spaces ensure that any size of gathering can be hosted in style. For details on all Facility Bookings, call 376-1440 or check us out on-line at www.owensound.ca

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Licensed Functions: When you book a City facility and your event will be licensed under the AGCO, there are certain requirements that you must meet. For the complete Municipal Alcohol Policy, visit the City’s website: www.owensound.ca

Harrison Park Community Centre is also available for rent to host social and recreational activities. FACILITY Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre 1900 3rd Ave East

Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre 700 10th St East

Harrison Park Community Centre 75 2nd Avenue East Many Other Facilities

Booking Policies and Procedures: The following facilities can be booked through Service Owen Sound in person or by phone: City Hall, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. By Phone: 519-376-1440 • Picnic Shelters- Kelso Park and Harrison Park • Harrison Park Community Centre • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre • plus many others!

AMENITIES Banquet Rooms accommodating up to 650 people Arena: 1 NHL size pad available for tournaments, concerts, trade shows Upper concourse walking track Concessions available Outdoor Gazebo & Patio, beautiful gardens, J. Irvine Brown Accessible playground Arenas: 2 NHL size ice pads with heated viewing area Health, Fitness & Recreation Centre (operated by YMCA) featuring: • 8 lane competition pool • Therapeutic pool • Full Fitness Facility Heritage stone building accommodates 75 people Suitable for community events; family reunions Wood-burning fireplace (wood available for purchase-no outside wood allowed) Planning an event, family get together....For all your facility needs, call us and we will try to find a space to suit your needs.

Owen Sound... where you want to live!

Facility Rentals

Rental Rates (Rates for 2015 - incl. hst)

Call City Hall, 376-1440 to book or for other available rooms and amenities and applicable rates. Extra fees may also apply.

Harrison Park Community Centre

HARRISON PARK Picnic Shelter

9 rows of tables

$9.83/row

Bandshell

Per Rental

$32.75

Community Centre

Adult Youth

Full Day

$165.43

½ Day

$84.16

Full Day

$132.32

½ Day

$67.29

KELSO BEACH PARK Picnic Shelter

Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre (Full Day Rates) Room Capacity Prime Time Non-Prime Bay 267 $567.89 $275.27 Sound 202 $444.97 $215.12 Rutherford 428 $955.38 $467.65 Christie Hare 1 50 $134.67 $106.75 Christie Hare 2 100 $270.02 $141.85 Combined 144 $400.86 $220.46

8 rows of tables

Payment: • All rentals totalling less than $150 must be paid in full at time of booking. • All hall rentals totalling more than $150 must provide a minimum $150 deposit to confirm rental. • An administration charge of $40 will be levied for all payments returned Non-Sufficient Funds (NSF) • P ayment options: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa or Mastercard

$6.71/row

Payment is required at the time of renting one of the above facilities.

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Facility Rentals

Ice Rentals OWEN SOUND ARENAS

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Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre 1900 3rd Ave. East, Owen Sound (J.D. McArthur Arena) 519-376-3594 • NHL sized arena • State of the art Video Score Clock & sound system • Variety of rental opportunities for: hockey, shinney, ringette, figure skating, lacrosse, trade shows, special events Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre 700 10th St. East, Owen Sound (Twin Pad Arena) 519-376-3611 • 2 NHL sized ice pads • Heated viewing areas

Owen Sound’s Community Services Department is committed to serving the needs of user groups and residents who use Owen Sound facilities. An Ice Allocation Policy has been developed to be fair, to all ice users. The policy outlines allocation priority, process and timelines and is available on-line at www.owensound.ca or through the Community Services Department. To book ice time, please call Brenda Dailey at 376-4440 Ext. 1254 or check for available ice time at www.owensound.ca/play/available-ice-times

Insurance ALL ice users are required to provide proof of liability insurance prior to the first day of ice rental ($2,000,000 coverage naming “City of Owen Sound” as additional insured). Users have the option of securing their own insurance or obtaining the insurance through the City for a fee which will be added to the rental contract.

2015 ICE RENTAL HOURLY RATES (incl. hst) OFF SEASON ICE (April 1-June 30) Minor Adult Prime Time $177.41 Monday to Sunday, 6 am – 11 pm Non-Prime Time $111.77 $143.92 Monday to Friday, 11 pm-4:30 pm SUMMER ICE (July 1-August 31) Prime Time $201.59 Monday to Sunday, 6 am – 11 pm FALL/WINTER (Sept. 1-Mar. 31) Minor Adult Non-Prime Time $111.77 $143.92 Monday to Friday, 11 pm-4:30 pm Saturdays, 4-11 pm $177.41 Prime Time Monday to Friday, 4:30 -11 pm $159.26 $201.59 Saturdays, excl 4-11pm/Sunday, 6 am -11:00 pm LAST MINUTE ICE Prime Time $141.25 Non-Prime Time $113.00 BROOMBALL Adult Prime Time $190.29 Non-Prime Time $132.62 Rates based on 50 minute hour Rates subject to change Does not include fee for insurance All for profit ice rentals and minor individuals/ organizations not from Owen Sound, Georgian Bluffs and Municipality of Meaford will be charged the adult rate.

NEW FOR 2015 Fall/Winter Non-Prime rate: Saturdays 4 - 11 pm - $177.41 Don’t forget to check out available Last Minute Ice(available year round) & info at: https://www.owensound.ca/play/last-minute-ice-rental or call Brenda Dailey at 519-376-4440 Ext. 1254

Parks & Open Space

Good Cheer Splash Pad at Kelso Park

Parks, Open Space & Sportsfields

Harrison Park Putt’n Paddle

Stay Healthy and Keep Active in Owen Sound! We have a fantastic community for all of us to enjoy. Beautiful parks, breathtaking scenery and dedicated groups providing opportunities for all ages to be active. Splash in the Harrison Park Pool, bike the Tom Thomson trail, and play some pick-up baseball or basketball.

These facilities can be booked through Service Owen Sound in person or by phone: City Hall, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound. Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. By Phone: 519-376-1440: • Picnic Shelters- Kelso Park and Harrison Park • Harrison Park Community Centre • Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre • plus many others!

FACILITY

AMENITIES

Victoria Park 700 10th St. East

Grandstand 400 m track, field Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park - skateboard, scooter or bike Amphitheatre, Picnic Tables, Sand Beach Good Cheer Splash Pad; Ball Diamond & Soccer Field Community Hall, Picnic Shelter Outdoor Swimming Pools; 2 playgrounds (1 accessible) Harrison Park Inn Restaurant Walking Trails, Mini-Golf; Paddle Boat/Canoe Rentals; Bird Sanctuary Shuffleboard/Horseshoes/Tennis/Pickleball Outdoor Artificial Rink & Basketball Court Planning an event, family get together.... For all your facility needs, call us and we will try to find a space to suit your needs.

Kelso Beach Park Eddie Sargent Parkway Harrison Park Community Centre 75 2nd Avenue East

Many Other Facilities

Kelso Beach on Canada Day

Duncan McLellan Ball Park

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Try out one of the ramps or ledges at the new Kiwanis Sk8 & Bike Park at Victoria Park. Cool off in the Good Cheer Splash Pad, located at Kelso Beach Park. Meet some friends at the Major & Friends Leash Free Dog Park along the Inner Harbour, 1st Ave East.

Booking Policies and Procedures:

Parks & Open Space

Play Equipment

Beach

Outdoor Ice Rink

Skatepark

Picnic Pavillion

Campground

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Tom Williams

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St. Juliens

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Kinsmen

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Harrison Field

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Charlie Kelly

Alexandra

St.George’s

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J. Irvine Brown Children’s

Duncan McLellan

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Ed Taylor

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Victoria Park

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Ryerson

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Parkview

Owen Heights

Harrison Park

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Bayshore Community Centre

Kelso Beach

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Kiwanis Soccer Complex

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Sports Fields Ball Diamond bookings start annually on the first business day of April in person at City Hall. To book a field, call 376-1440. Rates subject to change.

Washroom

Accessible Playground

Splash Pad

Outdoor Pool

Basketball Court

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Tennis/Pickleball

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Mini Golf

Junior Soccer

Senior Unlit Soccer

Senior Lit Soccer

Practice/Scrub Ball

Junior Ball

Senior Unlit Ball

PARK NAME

Senior Lit Ball

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Owen Sound has an abundance of greenspace and parks within the City’s boundaries with something for everyone! Owen Sound offers many local neighbourhood parks with a variety of amenities. For detailed information on our larger parks, please refer to the chart below. For rental inquiries, please contact 519-376-1440.

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GAMES (2.5 HR)

PRACTICES (1 HR)

Minor

Adult

Minor

Adult

Class A Duncan McLellan Tom Williams

$50.40

$72.04

$10.06

$14.41

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PRACTICES (1 HR)

Minor

Adult

Minor

Adult

Class B St. Georges

$44.07

$62.94

$8.87

$12.60

$30.57

$4.29

$6.10

$64.30

$11.30

$16.22

Class C St. Juliens; Kelso; Harrison Field; Kinsmen

$21.36

Kelso Beach, Victoria Park $44.97

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4 Fields

Call for info

Parks & Open Space

Campgrounds

Owen Sound Trails Network

Owen Sound boasts two campgrounds within the heart of the City. Whether you want to experience an outdoor weekend retreat, have friends visiting or are hosting a local tournament, the Harrison Park Campground or Kelso Park Campground offer accommodations close to all amenities.

Situated in a dynamic outdoor playground, the City of Owen Sound is proud to be home to some of the area’s most elaborate trail systems. Trail users can enjoy the sunsets from trail routes along the shores of the bay or the quiet strolls along the harbour walkway. Harrison Park offers trail goers a diverse selection of both hard surfaced and natural earthen trails extending into the vast Grey Sauble Conservation land leading to the ever popular Inglis Falls. The Tom Thomson rail trail provides outdoor enthusiasts with a well maintained portion along the City’s east shore. For those that like to explore, there are four gorgeous waterfalls in close proximity to the city, all accessible by trail and waiting for the adventure seeker. For more information, visit www.owensound.ca/trails

Campground Bookings - May - October Regular Season: 519-371-9734

Harrison Park

$37.29/night

Reservations accepted commencing 8 am, May 1st on a first call, first booked basis

• Approx. 100 sites • Hydro & Water hookup • Showers & flush toilets • Dumping Station • Firewood (no outside wood allowed) • Laundromat • Swimming Pool privileges

$33.90/night

Reservations for Summerfolk accepted commencing 8 am, Monday, May 11th on a first call, first booked basis

• Overflow & special events camping • Approx. 75 sites • Limited hydro & water hook-up Special Rates: • Reduced Hiker/Backpacker rate - $20.34/night • Reduced Friday to Friday rate - $205.10/week

Harrison Park Campground

Stoney Orchard Trail View

Stoney Orchard Park Trail Improvements This section of the Owen Sound Trail Network offers a great vista of Owen Sound Harbour and runners and hikers may notice some new changes. Last year, in co-operation with the Tom Thomson Trail Group, improvements to the existing trail were completed. The trail will feature new directional signage in the near future.

Emerald Ash Borer Alert (EAB) Ash trees are a significant species in the City’s urban forest, which includes trees on private as well as public lands within the City. Like many Ontario municipalities, Owen Sound faces a threat to its Ash tree population. The exotic, invasive insect pest Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has infested many Ash trees throughout Southern Ontario. In the spring of 2014, with the potential threat of this pest, Owen Sound City Council approved the Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan to reduce and mitigate the impact of EAB. The first step in the EAB Management Plan is a complete inventory and assessment of the City’s Ash trees, to better understand the true management

costs for selective treatment and removal of publicly-owned Ash trees. The Municipal Tree Inventory will continue in 2015 to document tree species, condition and health as part of the EAB Management Plan.

How the Public can Help

Report signs and symptoms of infested trees to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, toll free at 1 800 442-2342 or online at www.inspection.gc.ca or contact the OMNR at 1 800 667-1940 To learn more about EAB - check out the City’s website at: www.owensound.ca/emerald-ash-borer

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Kelso Beach Park

Parks & Open Space

Boat Launches

The City offers recreational boaters and sports fisherman boat launch facilities at the West Side Boat Launch for the boating season. During the Salmon Spectacular Derby, this facility is open 24 hours. Amenities include: • Fish cleaning station • Concession • Washrooms • Floating docks (18)

Boat Launch Fees (plus hst): Daily Launch $8.85 Season Pass $88.50 Season Pass (2nd pass) $44.25 Passes can be purchased through the City’s Boat Launch Operator at the West Side Boat Launch or by calling 371-1988 (leave a message; calls are monitored).

The East Side Boat Launch (water level dependent) also offers boaters a launch facility. Season Pass only available for this facility and can be purchased at the West Side Boat Launch.

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To enter the harbour, Logie’s Rock serves as an excellent reference point. It is marked by a light buoy and lies 2 miles west-northwest of Port Elgin. Harbour staff monitor VHF channel 68.

Port Elgin Municipal Camp

Address: 584 Bruce Street, Port Elgin Phone: 519-832-2512

Southampton Municipal Camp Address: 163 Elgin St, Port Elgin • Phone: 1-866-832-2008 ext. 131 For more information on the Port Elgin Harbour please check our information on Website: www.saugeenshores.ca or Email: harbour@saugeenshores.ca

Address: 277 Lake Street, Southampton Phone: 519-832-2512 For more information on either of these great camps please check our information on Website: www.saugeenshores.ca Or Email: martinr@saugeenshores.ca

Bluewater Park Tent & Trailer Camping Wiarton Overnight & Seasonal Sites Open May 15-October 15

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(519) 367-3040

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Saugeen Cedars Family Campground

(519) 364-2069

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Summer Programs City Camps and Swimming Lessons ‘Play your Way’ in Owen Sound

The City is pleased to offer new Hockey Skills Development and Power Skating camps as well as Soccer Camps in partnership with the Owen Sound Minor Soccer Association. We continue our partnership with the YMCA of Owen Sound, Grey and Bruce to offer

swimming lessons at the Harrison Park Pools. NON-RESIDENTS: Participants who have a 2015 NonResident Card for Minor Sports do not have to purchase another card. If you require a card, drop by City Hall.

REGISTRATION FOR HOCKEY AND SOCCER CAMPS WHEN: Registration begins WHERE: City Hall Monday, April 27th, 8:30 am 808 2nd Ave East HOW: In Person or By Fax (519) 371-0511 Make sure all personal and credit card information is complete so we can register your child by fax

SOCCER CAMPS presented by City of Owen Sound & Owen Sound Minor Soccer

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AGE: 4 to 18 Yrs Old INSTRUCTOR: Keith Mason, Soccer Coach University of Guelph (4 Yr olds can only register in ½ day session) Keith is the Head Soccer Coach at the University of WEEK I - July 6 - 10 Guelph, and has been running Performance Plus Soccer $115 Half Day 9:00 am - 12 noon Camps for over 19 years. $170 Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm WHAT TO BRING: $225 Advanced & Goalie 9:00 am - 4:00 pm • Running Shoes • Shorts WEEK II - August 4 - 7 (4 days) • Hat & Sunscreen • Lunch/Beverage/Water $95 Half Day 9:00 am - 12 Noon All registrants receive a T-Shirt & Soccer Ball $135 Full Day 9:00 am - 4:00 pm All camps will be held at the Kiwanis Soccer Complex. Non-resident fee applies

Summer Soccer Camp Registration Summer Soccer Camp

Owen Sound Minor Soccer Association Instructor Keith Mason PO Box 951, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6 Head Coach Phone: 372‐1036 osmsa@bmts.com University of Guelph Gryphons www.owensoundminorsoccer.ca

2015 Soccer Camp Registration Form

Parent/Guardian Name: Address:

City/Town:

Home Tel #: Work Tel #: Postal Code: Area:  Owen Sound  Georgian Bluffs  Meaford Other (please state) ___________________

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Participant #1

Participant #2

First Name:

Last Name:

Date of Birth:

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(MM/DD/YR)

Male Female

Special Needs/Allergies/Medical Information: Non-Resident Card # (if applicable):

Date of Birth:

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(MM/DD/YR)

Special Needs/Allergies/Medical Information:

Non-Resident Card # (if applicable):

Soccer Camp Dates & Fees

CAMP Camp # 1 – July 6th to 10th  Full Day $170  ½ Day $115  Advanced & Goalie $225 th

NAME

FEE

Camp # 2 – August 4 to 7  Full Day $135  ½ Day $95

$ Total Fees

Payment payable to the CITY OF OWEN SOUND  Cash/Cheque  Debit  Visa/MasterCard Credit Card #:

Male Female

Signature:

Expiry:

Ages 4 – 18 years old will be accepted. Children age 4 years can register in ½ day session only.

Hockey Camp Hockey Camps POWERSKATING - Tuesdays

Focus is on developing skills to bring your game to the next level; working on shooting and passing, puck control and protection. June 24 - August 12 (8 weeks) $150 Atom 4:00 - 5:00 pm $150 PeeWee 5:00 - 6:00 pm $150 Bantam/Midget 6:00 - 7:00 pm INSTRUCTOR: Brad Tiley Former NHL Defenceman; Strength & Conditioning Coach-OT Sports Conditioning Brad played for the Owen Sound Greys; won an OHL championship with the Sault St. Marie Greyhounds during a 3 year Major Junior career. Brad’s 18 yr. career in pro-hockey led him to stops in the NHL (Phoenix Coyotes & Philadelphia Flyers), AHL, IHL, Europe & Asia. WHAT TO BRING: • CSA approved helmet • Full hockey/ringette equipment WHERE: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, 700 10th St East

Space is limited — Register Early!!!

NEW: REGISTRATION FOR HOCKEY AND SOCCER CAMPS WHEN: Registration begins WHERE: City Hall Monday, April 27th, 8:30 am 808 2nd Ave East HOW: In Person or By Fax (519) 371-0511 Make sure all personal and credit card information is complete so we can register your child by fax

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Powerskating program includes skill and technique development as well as conditioning. Focus is on balance, control, speed and endurance. June 23 - August 11 (8 weeks) $165 Elite/Midget 3:30 - 4:30 pm $150 PeeWee 4:30 - 5:30 pm $150 Bantam 5:30 - 6:30 pm INSTRUCTOR: Denise Reid Skate Canada Professional Power Skating Coach Denise has coached skaters in Grey/Bruce for over 34 years. She has worked with hockey players ranging from Tyke to, most recently, the Owen Sound Junior A Attack hockey team, AAA Grey Bruce Highlanders as well as houseleague and rep players in the City of Owen Sound. WHAT TO BRING: • CSA approved helmet • Full hockey/ringette equipment WHERE: Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre, 700 10th St East

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Wednesdays

Hockey Camp Registration Hockey Camps

Registration starts Monday, April 27 nd

at Owen Sound City Hall, 808 2 Avenue East, 519‐376‐1440 Completed Registration Forms can be faxed to 519‐371‐0511

2015 Hockey Camps Registration Form

Parent/Guardian Name: Address:

City/Town:

Home Tel #: Work Tel #: Postal Code: Area:  Owen Sound  Georgian Bluffs  Meaford Other (please state): First Name:

Participant #1

First Name:

Last Name:

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Date of Birth:

(MM/DD/YR)

Participant #2

Last Name:  

Male Female

Special Needs/Allergies/Medical Information:

Date of Birth:

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(MM/DD/YR)

Powerskating Camp $165  Elite/Midget  PeeWee $150 $150  Bantam  Elite/Midget $165  PeeWee $150 $150  Bantam Skills Development Camp  Atom $150 $150  PeeWee  Bantam/Midget $150  Atom $150 $150  PeeWee  Bantam/Midget $150

NAME

#1 #2

$ $

$ Total Fees

Payment payable to the CITY OF OWEN SOUND Credit Card #:

 Cash/Cheque  Debit  Visa/MasterCard

Male Female

Special Needs/Allergies/Medical Information:

Hockey Camp Dates & Fees CAMP

Signature:

Expiry:

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FEE

Recreational Skating RECREATIONAL SKATING â&#x20AC;&#x201D; www.owensound.ca/live/skating Spring/Summer Skating Schedule (May 1 - August 31, 2015) Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Roller Skating* Adult Shinney Noon Skate (all ages) Adult Skate Excl. July 21, 28 & Aug 4 Excl. Aug 5 Excl. Aug 6 Excl. Aug 7 No membership available for Spring/Summer Skating; *No roller skate rentals available.

ADMISSION FEES Single Rate

Family Rate $6.00

Adult Skate

$4.00 $37.00(20 skates)

n/a

Shinney (Hockey/Figure Skate)

$9.00

n/a

Fall Skating Membership (excl. Hockey/Figure Skate Shinney & Thursday Adult Skate

$27.00 (20 Skates)

$60.00 (20 skates)

Note: Schedules & rates subject to change; Memberships can be purchased at City Hall or Bayshore Community Centre. Full Skating Schedule for Christmas, PD and March Break will be available by mid-September. For up-to-date recreational skating information, please call City Hall (519) 376-1440 or the respective facility. The schedule may change due to program requirements or maintenance needs. All arenas are closed on Dec. 25, 26 & Jan. 1. Capacity restrictions apply to all skates.

Fall/Winter Skating Schedule (Oct. 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016) MONDAY Pre-School (5 yrs & under)

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Hockey Shinney (adult)

10-10:50 am Bayshore 12-1:20 pm Bayshore

12-1:20 pm Bayshore 12-12:50pm Bayshore

Figure Skate Shinney Adult Skate Adult Noon Skate Free Public Skating (all ages)

SUNDAY

10-10:50 am Bayshore

Skate 8 (8 yrs & under) Noon Skate (all ages)

SATURDAY

7:30-8:50 am Bayshore 7:00-7:50 pm Bayshore 12-1:20 pm Rec Centre 1:30-2:50 pm Rec Centre

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Regular Skating/Roller Skating $3.00

Hockey Camps

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6th Year in Owen Sound!

Skating & Stickhandling Hockey School

House League to AAA players Players aged 8 to 14 years (limited space in each age bracket)

Half Day Camps: 9 am -12 Noon Full Day Camps: 8:30 am - 4 pm Includes: 3 hours On Ice Instruction; Hockey Aerobics; Dynamic Puck Control; Powerskating; Edge Control, Agility & Maneuverability & more! REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

www.skillshockey.com

MIKE REJC

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Check out our Sponsers:

• Mike Rejc played professionally in Europe • Assistant Coach in charge of rookie development. • Spent many years studying/practising Russian training techniques, which enabled him to play professionally until age of 37. • Was coached and tutored by Vladimir Kerikunov, a member of the Russian '76 Canada Cup Team and Head Coach of Moscow Dynamo for 7 years. • Certified Canadian Powerskating Instructor who takes personal pride in helping each student develop to his/her maximum potential.

Contact: Mike Rejc (705) 250-1503 Email: rejc@rogers.com

WE DEVELOP SKILLS: Congratulations to two famous participants, Team Canada’s Natalie

Spooner #24 who attended my Summer, Christmas & March camps regularly from age 7 to 13; and Tara Watchhorn #27 who also attended many of my camps.

Summer Programs

FIELD LACROSSE —

Where girls play outside the box! Field lacrosse is becoming a rapidly growing and popular sport for area girls. Different than box lacrosse, field lacrosse is played outdoors on a football or soccer sized field. Girl’s field lacrosse provides an excellent place for the girls in our community to develop skills, build friendships, be active and enjoy the outdoors. Appealing to many is that girl’s field lacrosse is a noncontact sport, and that aside from a special field lacrosse stick and mouth guard, the equipment required to get into the sport is limited. Our local girl’s field lacrosse association has over 100 players from beginner up to the senior women’s team. The association has been able to grow as a result of our sponsors and many dedicated coaches and volunteers.

To learn more about field lacrosse or to register, go to the OSML website (www.osml.ca), and click on the GIRLS FIELD tab, or join us as we once again play host to the province for Ontario Women’s Field Lacrosse (OWFL) on July 17-19, at the Owen Sound Kiwanis Soccer complex. For more information contact: girlsfield@osml.ca

YOUTH ROWING CAMP The Owen Sound Rowing Club is offering week long rowing camps for youth ages 11 – 16 yrs. Mornings will focus on hands-on rowing with other activities scheduled for afternoons. Week One July 13 - 17 Week Two July 20 – 24 Cost: $200/week Max. 8 youth/week For information and details regarding these camps, please contact the Owen Sound Rowing Club by email: osrowing@gmail.com

New Clubhouse located near Eastside Boat Launch north of Bayshore Community Centre, 3rd Avenue East www.osrowingclub.com

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OWEN SOUND ROWING CLUB

Swimming Lessons Swimming Lessons (Harrison Park Pools) Harrison Park Swimming Lesson Registration: Registration begins Monday April 27 at 7am at the Family Y. You do not need to be a Y member to partake in lessons. Registrations must be made in person. Full payment is due at time of registration. Proof of residency is required. Non-Residents: Swimmers who have a 2015 Non-Resident Card for Minor Sports do not have to purchase another card. If you are not a resident of Owen Sound, the fee payable to the City for a Non-Resident Card is 40% of your Harrison Park swimming registration fee. You may purchase your Non-Resident Card at City Hall. Please present your card at time of program registration.

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• There is a Team Leader on duty during swimming lessons. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s lesson, please feel free to approach the Team Leader on the pool deck. • Our Swimming Instructors are also certified lifeguards! They have gone through approximately 1000 hours of training to become certified with the National Lifeguard Service Award, and the YMCA and Lifesaving Society Swimming Instructor award. • We have lesson guards on duty during all swimming lessons as an ‘extra set of eyes’.

Is This Your Child’s First Time in Swimming Lessons? Please feel free to bring your child for a tour of the pools and change rooms to familiarize them with the facility. Showers and Access to the Pool: All swimmers must shower with soap before entering the pool as per Ontario Health Regulations. Please note that footwear is not allowed on the pool deck. Entrance to the pool is through the change rooms past the shower area. If your child requires assistance after the lesson, please meet him/her at the entrance. Staff will not let the child leave the pool deck until the parent/guardian arrives. First Day of Lessons: Please read the Swim Level Descriptions prior to registering to ensure your child is enrolled in the correct level. You may go to the change room 5 minutes before your child’s lesson is scheduled to begin. Swim classes meet on the pool deck at the start time of the lesson. Please make sure your child knows the swim level he/she is enrolled in. Parents may accompany children to the pool deck before the first lesson to meet the instructor. Parent Participation Day (Last day of lessons): To find out how your child progressed, parents are invited to participate

in the pool with their child (1 adult per child please) for one lesson! Classes will end 5-10 minutes early these days to give you a chance to speak to your child’s Instructor about their progress. If you do not wish to go in the pool, take the time after class to find out how your child progressed. Please let our Team Leader know of any concerns you may have as they come up. Bare feet only on deck please! Parent Participation Day is Thursday, July 30. Again and Again….Each swimming level has a certain number of items that must be performed correctly a minimum of 3 times in order for that item to be complete (according to the standards set by YMCA Canada and the Lifesaving Society.) If a child is unable to complete all of the items during a session, we view this as an “incomplete”, not a failure. Swimming skills have still been learned but more practice is required. It is not unusual to repeat the same swim level several times before mastering the necessary skills and acquiring the endurance that is necessary. Rainy Days at Harrison Park: Lessons will NOT be cancelled. If there is a thunder storm, children will be removed from the pool area and water safety will be reviewed inside. Lost and Found: Please leave all valuables at home. You can store all of your belongings in the tote baskets available at the front entrance during lesson times. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lost and found items will be kept for two weeks in the tote room and then donated to charity. Refund Policy for all Swimming Lessons: Fees are refundable prior to start date of first class. Refunds will not be given on or after the start of the program except for medical reasons. Medical reasons require a doctor’s note. A service charge of $10.00 is applicable to every refund.

Swimming Lessons

SWIMMING LESSONS: LEVEL DESCRIPTION PRESCHOOL (L’il Dippers) LEVELS (age 6 months to 3 years + Parent) SPLASHERS

* Parent must accompany their child in the water. Water orientation for both parent and child, front & back tows, splashing, blowing bubbles, games

BUBBLERS

* Parent must accompany their child in the water. Safety education for parents, entries & exits, kicking, floats, tows, using lifejackets, games PRESCHOOL (L’il Dippers) LEVELS (3-5 years) *UNPARENTED*

BOBBERS

Assisted entries & exits, blowing bubbles, bobs, kicking, front and back floats & glides

FLOATERS

Basic water safety, open eyes underwater, front & back floats & glides, using buoyant aids

GLIDERS

Introduction to deep water skills (floats, glides, surface support), 5 metre swim on front & back

DIVERS

Dives, breath control, rollover floats, front, back & side glides, 10 metre swim on front & back

SURFERS

Introduction to overarm swimming strokes, somersaults, reaching assists, 15 metre swim

DIPPERS

Dives, surface support, underwater swim, surface dives, sculling, 25 metre swim LEARN-TO-SWIM LEVELS (age 6+ years)

OTTER

Water orientation, submersion, front, back & side glides

SEAL

Deep water orientation, breath control, front, back & side glides with kick, introduction to back crawl

DOLPHIN

Introduction to front crawl, back crawl, vertical surface support, front, back & side glides with kick

SWIMMER

Front crawl, back crawl, sculling STAR LEVELS Front crawl, back crawl, introduction whip kick, sculling, vertical surface support

STAR 2

Introduction to breaststroke, front crawl, back crawl, eggbeater

STAR 3

Elementary backstroke, front crawl, back crawl, eggbeater, dolphin kick

STAR 4

Breaststroke, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, eggbeater, dolphin kick, 150m swin, front/back/side floats STAR LEADERSHIP LEVELS

STAR 5

Butterfly, 500m endurance swim, Lifesaving Society Rookie and Ranger Patrol first aid, swimming & rescue components, and introduction to teaching swimming

STAR 6

600m endurance swim, Lifesaving Society Swim Patrol first aid, swimming & rescue components, how to teach swimming continued, advanced swimming stroke standards

STAR 7

Prepares swimmers for entrance in Bronze Star or Medallion program, includes lifesaving and fitness, first aid, how to teach swimming continued. Includes a volunteer component (minimum 4 hours required by end of session). PRIVATE LESSIONS (age 6 years +)

Work one-on-one with an Instructor towards completion of swimming levels. All ages are welcome. Bring your most recent swimming progress report with you for your lesson. Please specify swimming or ability level at time of registration.

Making the Move from Preschool Lessons to Learn to Swim Lessons Children who have started but not completed the Preschool program can continue in the Learn-to-Swim program once they are 6 years old. (Refer to chart at the side along with your child’s report card to determine which level your child should be registered in.) Preschool levels contain similar content to the Learn-to-Swim levels. Content and teaching style are geared towards the age of the participants.

If you were in LEVEL… Bobbers Floaters Gliders Divers Surfers Dippers

If you were INCOMPLETE register in… Otter Otter Otter Otter Seal Seal

If you were COMPLETE register in… Otter Otter Otter Seal Seal Dolphin

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Harrison Park Swimming Lesson Schedule LEVEL JULY 20-30 Fee Splashers, Bubblers 11:00-11:30am $54 (6mos-3 yrs + parent) L’il Dippers (3-5 yrs) 9:30-10:00am $66 Bobbers, Floaters, Gliders, Divers, Surfers, Dippers Learn to Swim (6yrs +) 10:00-10:30am $70 Otter, Seal, Dolphin, Swimmer 11:30am-12:00pm Star 1-Star 4 10:40-11:25am $78 Star 5-Star 7 10:00-11:00am $84 Private Lessons 11:30am-12:00pm $94 Please Note: Lessons run Monday to Friday for the first week, and Monday to Thursday the second week.

HARRISON PARK POOL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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Swimmers must be 10 years old to swim by themselves.

Swimmers who are 6-9 years old: Must pass the swim test to swim alone; ~OR~ can be accompanied in the water and directly supervised within arms’ reach by a parent or guardian who is 14 years of age or older with the following ratios of supervisors to swimmers: 1 supervisor to 4 swimmers not wearing lifejackets; 1 supervisor to 8 swimmers wearing lifejackets. To Swim in the Deep Pool: Regardless of age, swimmers must pass the swim test to swim in the deep pool. Lifeguards have the right to restrict pool use according to swimming ability. Use of lifejackets or other floatation devices in the deep end is not permitted. Swimmers who pass the swim test will receive a wrist band allowing access to the deep pool.

POOL ADMISSION FEES Open Swims All Ages $4.50 Family Pass $12.00 (max 5 - Immediate family only) Harrison Park Pool Season’s Pass Individual $70.00 $120.00 Family (max 5 - Immediate family only)

Swimmers who are 0-5 years old: Must be accompanied in the water and directly supervised within arms’ reach at all times by a parent or guardian 14 years of age or older regardless of their swimming ability (1 supervisor to 2 swimmers). Swim Test – must be able to swim 2 widths of the shallow pool using proper front crawl or breaststroke without stopping in order to swim unaccompanied in both pools or to swim in the Deep Pool. The requirements are in accordance with Ontario Health Regulations for Public Pools and are supported by The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

PRIVATE POOL RENTALS Great for family reunions, birthday parties & company picnics! Call the Y at 519-376-0484 ext. 226 to book your rental. Dates: June 27-August 30 Times Saturday or Sunday: 4 – 5pm Fees: $70.00 (up to 25 swimmers) (+ hst) $90.00 (26-50 swimmers) $110.00 (51-100 swimmers)

Swimming

HARRISON PARK POOLS Summer Public Swim Schedule Dates June 26 - 28

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Fri Sat PD Day-June 1-4pm 26 1-4pm

June 29 – August 30

11am-12pm

Tim Hortons Free Summer Swims

1-4pm 6–7:30 pm

1-4pm

1-4pm 6-7:30 pm

1-4pm 6-7:30pm

1-4pm 6-7:30 pm

1-4pm

1-4pm 6-7:30 pm

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Free Sponsored Swims (excl. Jul 1)

Tim Hortons Free Summer Swims

Free Sponsored Swims

Saturday September 5: 1 to 4pm – End of Summer Swimmer Appreciation! Games, prizes and fun for all! Regular admission fees apply.

Free Family Swimming Through the support and generosity of local organizations and businesses, the City is once again able to offer the following free swim opportunities at Harrison Park Pools.

TIM HORTONS FREE SUMMER SWIMS July 2 to Aug 30 Thursday evenings 6:00 – 7:30 pm Sunday mornings 11:00 am – 12 noon Thank you to the generosity of Tim Hortons for their sponsorship over the last 8 years

FREE FAMILY SWIM – WEDNESDAY NIGHTS JULY 8 – SEPTEMBER 2 – 6:00 – 7:30 PM July 8 & July 15 July 22 July 29 & Aug. 5 Aug. 12 Aug. 19 Aug. 26 & Sept. 2

GM BluePlan Engineering Limited Owen Sound Surgical Centre Inc. Owen Sound Scenic City Lions Club BayDent Dental Centre Owen Sound Comm-R-ettes The Alliance of Kirby Robinson Treslan And Brian Barrie, Barristers & Solicitors Owen Sound Scenic City Lions Club Hobart Canada

Thank you to these community-minded businesses & groups who sponsored our Free Family Swim nights.

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1-4pm 6-7:30 pm (excl. Aug 3)

August 31 – September 6

Sun 1-4pm

Seniors Activities & Services Owen Sound’s vision is to be a community of choice for all, distinguishable by its authenticity, natural amenities, diversity and community spirit. This spirit is exemplified by the many seniors who volunteer throughout the year for various local organizations. Helping serve breakfast to young school children, raising funds for needed medical equipment or repairing displays for the Festival of Northern Lights, seniors are one of our most valuable resources.

UPCOMING EVENTS: SPRINGFEST GAMES Variety of activities for ages 55+ throughout May See page 54 for details

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GEORGIAN BAY GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE Friday, May 15, Noon to 3 pm Harrison Park Community Centre Display of colourful perennial plants for sale Contact 519-371-3803 for information

CONCERT IN THE PARK presented by the Owen Sound City Band Music of many vintages and styles. Monday Evenings 7:30 pm Queen's Park June 8, 15, 22, 29 Harrison Park July 6, 13, 20, 27 August Concerts - 7:15 pm Harrison Park August 10, 17, 24, 31 Thursday Evenings - Queen’s Park July 16 - 7:30 pm August 13 - 7:15 pm Everyone Welcome!

DOORS OPEN June June 6 &6 7 Friday, & Saturday, June 7 Celebrate 170 years of history A self-guided tour of historic and interesting sites not usually open to the public. Maps available the week prior to event at Owen Sound Visitor’s Centre or City Hall. For information, call 376-4440 Ext. 1275 Volunteers to greet visitors are always needed! SENIORS’ FAIR Wednesday, June 3 – 10 am to 3 pm Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre 70+ Exhibitors, special displays, free seminars, entertainment, demonstrations and more For more information, contact the United Way 519-376-1560 OWEN SOUND 163rd FALL FAIR September 10-12, Victoria Park Visit www.owensoundfallfair.com or Call 519-371-1720 for information

Fiddlefern Country Dancers 2015 Culture Award Winner Upcoming Dances in 2015 April 4th: Ian Bell & Anne Lederman; Lorraine Sutton calling April 28th-May 3rd: Country Dance & Song Society’s Centennial Tour festivities & workshops. Regular dances usually held 1st Saturday of each month, September through June. All ages & experience welcome. St. George's Church Hall, 1049 4th Ave East To register or for more information go to www.fiddlefern.ca More questions? Call 519-372-9151 or email sallydobson2@gmail.com

SALVATION ARMY BAND presents Concert in the Park July 5 - August 30 Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm Harrison Park Bandshell

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Seniors Activities & Information BLUEWATER ASSOCIATION FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (BALL) P.O. 1062, Owen Sound, Ontario N4K 6K6; Website: www.bluewaterlearns.com Mary Lou Watson 519-371-9558 Annual membership fee $10 A group of enthusiastic adult individuals, who maintain an interest in lifelong learning. Membership fee entitles you to mailings, newsletters, advance notices of upcoming courses and events, and to attend BALL’s Annual General Meeting. WHO MAY ATTEND? Any adult who is a member and has an interest in continuing their education may register for the courses. There will be no exams or term papers to write!

DERBY PIONEER CLUB Contact Mike Fortney 519-371-8060 for information. Meets at 12 noon., the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, at Kilsyth Community Centre. Pepper starts at 1:30pm every Monday.

HARRISON PARK SENIORS’ DROP-IN CENTRE Harrison Park, 75 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound; 519-371-0024 (wheelchair accessible) The Seniors’ Centre is operated and staffed by volunteers. Donations to assist with operating costs are most welcome. Hours of Operation: • Activities - Mondays to Thursdays - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. • Secretarial Services - Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays - 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon Services provided include: • basic income tax returns for low income seniors (book appointment) • help with other forms • secretarial services (free); photocopying (small fee) • Meeting room available to seniors 50 years plus (max. 25 people; minimum rental rate)

HARRISON PARK SENIOR’S DROP-IN-CENTRE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONDAYS 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 1:15 - 2:30 p.m TUESDAYS 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. WEDNESDAYS 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. THURSDAYS 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Games Day Tai Chi Crokinole (2nd & 4th Tues.) Pepper Wizard

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LECTURE COURSES: We offer fall, winter and spring courses each year, mostly six weeks in length taught by professionals in their field. Fees are kept low, making the courses accessible to everyone. The courses are held at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. Please check our website for confirmation of dates, times and location. In order to register and attend any course you must: • be an adult • a paid in full member for current year, • pay full amount of the course value.

BLUEWATER CURLING CLUB 651 19th St. East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5P7 Website: www.bluewatercurlingclub.com Email: bluewatercurlingclub@yahoo.ca Club Phone: 519-371-4778 Curling: Offering Senior, Recreational House League Curling (Mens, Ladies & Mixed) As well as Pay as you Play opportunities. Bridge: Introduction to Beginner/Improvement/Social Bridge Purpose: To provide and encourage an opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the game of Bridge at a recreational level. Who: - Both men and women are encouraged to participate. Experienced or beginning players are welcome. Contact: Val Radbourne 519-371-1387 for further details.

Seniors Activities & Information OWEN SOUND AND AREA SENIORS’ CENTRE 1852 3rd Avenue East, Owen Sound ON N4K 2M5 (McQuay Tannery Building) Email: thetannery@rogers.com Website: www.seniorscentreowensoundandarea.com Contact: J errie Traynor, Executive Director, 519-376-8304 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Whether you are a regular participant, a visitor, a volunteer or someone who signs up for a specific program, we offer you a warm welcome to our Seniors’ Centre

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Our Mission Owen Sound and Area Seniors’ Centre is a not for profit incorporated organization that provides leadership, socialization, programs and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and independence of 55 plus adults.

Our Vision To provide accessible and affordable programs and activities that encourage healthy lifestyles through community collaboration and a spirit of cooperation. Our Values To be a seniors’ centre of excellence with a solid funding base that delivers diverse programs and activities by engaging volunteers and community partners to meet the needs of the 55 plus population. Our Centre is growing to meet the needs of our community. • Our programs and activities are located in the McQuay Tannery Building and Bayshore Community Centre. • We are a resource centre that provides information about services, activities and special events located in our community. • If you have an activity planned for the 55+ age group, call us and we will be happy to help you promote your event through our website and poster board. • We provide a monthly activity calendar Join us & become a member, cost is only $10/yr. • Do you have any great ideas for new activities? Please share them with us. Our Centre is a volunteer based organization. Volunteers are essential to the success of everything we do. Training is

provided, see our website for more details. Volunteers are needed for a variety of positions, including: • Office work • Activity leaders and assistants • Board of Directors • Committee Work, Promotion, Fund Development Council on Aging Grey Bruce Owen Sound Our Centre has received funding to set up a Council on Aging in Grey Bruce Owen Sound. This Council will be the voice of seniors in our area. One objective of the Council will be to work in partnership with seniors and community stakeholders to develop and deploy changes needed to address the approaching demographic shift. Interested in becoming involved? Please call the Centre for more information or check out our website. Details will be updated on a regular basis. 50+ BOWLING LEAGUE — THE BOWLING ALLEY 902 10th Street West, Owen Sound Website: thebowlingalleyowensound.com Contact 519-371-7888 for information. Year End Banquet & Awards Leagues for all ages, 5 & 10 pin - All skill levels welcome Billiards & Snack Bar available “Rain Day” activities during the summer.

50+ Bowling WEEKLY activities Tuesday & 1:00 pm 5 Pin Bowling - 50+ Wednesday September to May ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH #6 1450 2nd Avenue West, Owen Sound 519-376-7784 Email: branch6owensound@gmail.com Website: www.owensoundlegion.com The Royal Canadian Legion provides a variety of activities for seniors. No membership required for seniors programs. Check the Legion’s calendar for monthly events or their monthly newsletter. SILVER C’S Contact Doug Cumming 519-372-9849 Meet every Tuesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6. Weekly guest speakers and refreshments provided. The Silver C’s offer volunteer services to the community. Annual membership $50.

Seniors Activities & Information BAYSHORE WALKING The Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre upper concourse features rubberized flooring perfect for indoor walking. The Bayshore walking path is open most days except during public events (Attack Hockey games, Home Expo, etc) for your walking pleasure. An elevator takes you to the upper level where you can join others in getting some exercise and fellowship in a safe environment. 4 laps of the Upper Concourse = 1km. THE SALVATION ARMY GOLDEN AGERS SENIOR’S PROGRAM 365 14th Street West, Owen Sound; website: www.salvationarmyowensound.ca Email: goldenagers@bmts.com 519-376-5699 Ext. 105 No need for anyone to be alone. Come for food, fun and fellowship!

HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES OF GREY BRUCE - OWEN SOUND AND AREA Main Office: St Francis Place 340 10th St E, Ste 104, Owen Sound, ON N4K 6P7 519-372-2091 or 1-800-267-3798 Community services delivered from: Heritage Mall 1350 16th St E Owen Sound, ON N4K 6N7 Website: www.hcss-gb.ca Hours: 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri (Administration) 9:30-3:30 Tue-Fri (Day Away Program) Service Description: Provides community based services that support independence and enhance the quality of daily life for seniors, adults and their families. Self-referral for most services; set fee for some programs. Adult Day Away Program - for adults who require assistance due to chronic illness, disability, memory loss and related conditions *provides social, recreational and therapeutic activities in a supportive group setting *services include meal, transportation, blood pressure check, weight monitoring * Set fee

SERVICEONTARIO OFFICE - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING 1400 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON General Enquiries: 519-371-6226, 1-800-276-8097 Senior Driver License Renewal: Effective April 21, 2014, drivers aged 80 and over will no longer have to complete a written knowledge test to renew their driver license. Instead, they must complete a shorter, simpler renewal program that includes: • Vision Test • Driver Record Review • Improved, in-class group education session • Two short, in-class screening exercises • If necessary, take a road test For more information, please visit: ontario.ca/seniordriver or call 1-800-396-4233 Accessible Parking Permit Program - This permit, issued to an individual, entitles the vehicle in which it is displayed to be parked in a designated accessible parking space * permit must be displayed on the dashboard or sun visor and can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. There is no fee for the permit. The individual must be medically certified by an Accessible Parking Permit program approved healthcare practitioner.

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Our program provides a hot nutritious meal that includes a main course, soup or salad, dinner roll, juice and dessert as well as coffee and tea. Price is $8.00/person. Meals are served at 12 Noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There is something for everyone: Activities include: Line dancing, sewing club, shuffleboard, bus trips, sightseeing tours, ladies/men’s bible studies, seniors choir, hand bells, shopping and much much more! Transportation is available upon request.

Friendly Visiting/Telephone Reassurance - volunteers make regular visits and phone calls to isolated clients and provide a friendly face/voice *no cost Housekeeping - helps with laundry, pet care, errands, shopping, routine cleaning, preparing meals, etc.* Based on individual assessment *set fee Meals on Wheels - delivers nutritious frozen meals * hot meal delivery in Owen Sound * set fee MOVING ‘GB Medical Transportation 519-370-0558 or 1-888-660-6048 - non-emergency transportation to medical appointments Monday to Friday * rides available on Saturday for dialysis patients *set fee Volunteer Transportation - volunteer drivers use personal vehicles to transport low-risk clients to social and medical appointments, shopping, banking and other personal errands * vehicles are not wheelchair accessible * set fee Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Individuals must be seniors or adults with disabilities * an assessment will be completed for all services except transportation and telephone assurance Day Away: frail elderly, individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementia and adults with physical disabilities Medical Transportation - transportation to medical appointments only, Grey or Bruce County resident, 18 years or older

Seniors Activities & Information SPRINGFEST GAMES April - May, 2015

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The annual Owen Sound Springfest Games are a fun and easy way to keep your mind and body healthy! Being physically active is important at every age. Challenge yourself as well as your opponent by taking part in the annual games held in April/May at various locales throughout Owen Sound. The City of Owen Sound thanks the following Event Sponsors for this year’s games:

SPONSOR EVENT Debbie Aiken,Financial Advisory/Owner The Co-Operators Walking/Walking Relay Scrabble Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Aux. Br. 6 Darts Sponsorship Available Carpet Bowling Owen Sound Attack Contract Bridge Rexall Pharma Plus Euchre The Sun Times Bean Bag Toss Fettes Travel Plus Crokinole Sponsorship Available Shuffleboard Meridian Credit Union Pepper Owen Sound Sun Life Advisors Laddergolf Revera - Summit Place Cribbage John Bates Roofing Horseshoes Harrison Park Senior Centre Mini-golf Brian E. Wood Funeral Home Lawnbowling

DATE Wednesday, April 29 Thursday, April 30 Friday, May 1 Monday, May 4 Tuesday, May 5 Thursday, May 7 Friday, May 8 Monday, May 11 Thursday, May 14 Tuesday, May 19 Wednesday, May 20 Thursday, May 21 Monday, May 25 Tuesday, May 26 Thursday, May 28

REGISTRATION Owen Sound City Hall Service Counter, Mon.-Fri., 8:30 am – 4:30 pm commencing Tues., April 7 AWARDS BANQUET Thank you to our 2015 MAJOR SPONSORS Presented by Royal Canadian Legion Auxillary, Br. 6 TIM HORTONS OWEN SOUND FOODLAND Wed. June 10th – Social 5:00 pm; Banquet 5:30 pm,

with entertainment to follow Royal Canadian Legion, 1450 2nd Ave W., Owen Sound

For further information, contact Brenda Dailey, 519-376-4440 Ext. 1254

Need Help or Information? Dial 211 or 1-866-743-7818 www.211greycounty.ca www.211Ontario.ca Confidential information about: • Financial Assistance Programs • Community Groups • Social & Healthy Services • Counselling Services • Seniors Programs • Food & Housing • Support • Legal Assistance

Visit: www.seniorsinfo.ca/welcome or Ontario Seniors Secretariat at: www.seniors.gov.on.ca/ Community Care Access Centre: www.ccac-ont.ca Veterans Affairs: www.veterans.gc.ca Public Health Agency: www.publichealth.gc.ca/seniors

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It Takes 17 Muscles To Smile... But Only One Denturist. YOUR DENTURE SPECIALIST, PETER FEIGE, DD.FCAD All Dental Plans Accepted • Full & Partial Dentures Problem Dentures • Same Day Repairs Lab On Premises • Over 30 Years Experience By Appointment Only 253 8th St. East Owen Sound

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Faith Groups The Alliance Church, Kendall Schmitke www.alliancechurch.net 440 7th Ave East, N4K 2X3 ......................................... 376-2026

First United Church Rev. Kristal McGee www.firstunited-os.com 435 21st St West, N4K 4E5.......................................... 376-1736

Baha’i Faith bahaiowensound@bmts.com................................... 371-3911

Georgian Shores United Church www.georgianshoresuc.org 997 4th Ave East, N4K 5W9........................................ 376-3890

Beth Ezekiel Synagogue www.bethezekiel.org 313 11th St East, N4K 1V1........................................... 371-1800 British Methodist Episcopal Church 245 11th St West, N4K 3S9......................................... 371-1194

Grey Bruce Health Services Pastoral Care/Chaplains 1400 8th St East, N4K 5N8....................... 376-2121, Ext. 2889

Calvary Evangelical Missionary Church Rev. Mary Turner www.calvaryemc.com 655 10th St West, N4K 3R8......................................... 376-4179

Grey Presbytery Resource Centre 310 10th St West, N4K 3R5......................................... 371-3672

Central Westside United Church Rev. David Shearman www.centralwestside.ca 310 10th St West, N4K 3R5......................................... 376-8319

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Church of Christ Brian Thompson www.owensoundcofc.com 835 10th Ave East, N4K 3H8....................................... 376-6702

Gospel Hall Don Curry 912 9th Ave East, N4K 3EB.......................................... 371-9564

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 490 2nd Ave South East, N4K 5T1............................. 376-2482 Church of the Nazarene www.owensoundchurchofthenazarene.org

Kemble United Church Rev. Neil Parker www.kembleunitedchurches.ca General Delivery, R R 2 N0H 1S0............................... 371-9159 Kilsyth United Church RR 3, Box 16, N4K 5N5................................................. 371-2476 Lutheran Church of Our Saviour www.lcosos.ca, Rev Christie Morrow-Wolfe 1049 4th Ave West, N4K 4W1..................................... 376-9710 Muslim Association of Owen Sound 895 7th St East, N4K 1K2............................................. 270-7292

386 10th St East, N4K 1S6........................................... 376-0688

New Apostolic Church 1620 9th Ave East, N4K 6S2 ...........................1-866-622-7828

Community of Christ www.communityofchrist.ca 2555 8th Ave. W. N4K 5M9......................................... 371-2110

Owen Sound Adventist Church www.owensoundadventist.ca 122442 Grey Rd 5, Waverly Heights, N4K 0A1 ...... 371-1722

Crossroads Victory Church Pastors Tina and Brian Drysdale www.crossroadsvictorychurch.org 885 19th St West, N4K 6V5......................................... 371-2389

Owen Sound Canadian Reformed Church www.oschurch.ca Rev. Moesker, RR 3 #177551 Conc 5, N4K 5N5 ...... 371-7341

Cornerstone Youth Centre www.rayministries.ca 824 3rd Ave East, Unit 102, N4K 2K5........................ 372-1077 First Baptist Church 990 4th Ave East, N4K 2P1.......................................... 376-2692 First Christian Reformed Church www.owensoundcrc.com 201 4th Ave West, N4K 4V1........................................ 376-2787

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Ray Ministries www.rayministries.ca ................................................. 372-1077 Rockcliffe Pentecostal Church Pastor Brian Jasper www.rockcliffe.org 10 4th Ave West, N4K 5W9 ........................................ 376-1284 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Rev. Dana Benson www.standrewsowensound.org 864 1st Ave West, N4K 4M6 ....................................... 376-7886 St. George’s Anglican Church www.stgeorgesos.com PO Box 452, 1049 4th Ave East, N4K 5P7 ............... 376-3287

Faith Groups

YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce

s Where all kid! can belong

St. Mary & the Missions Rev. David Reilander https://sites.google.com/site/stmaryschurchos 554 15th St East, N4K 1X3 .......................................... 376-0778 St. Thomas Anglican Church 1331 4th Ave West, N4K 4W9 .................................... 376-4986

YMCA Summer Camps

Salvation Army Citadel 365 14th St West, N4K 5P7 ........................................ 376-5699

What can you expect at a YMCA camp? Qualified, passionate staff Fun and engaging quality programming A safe, nurturing environment

Sarawak United Church www.kembleunitedchurches.ca RR 2, N0H 1S0 ............................................................... 371-9159 South End Fellowship Baptist Church Pastor Mark Lowrie www.southendchurch.com 400 2nd Ave South East, N4K 5T1 ............................ 376-1550

YMCA Day Camps (4-12 yrs.) Each day at camp includes group activities, crafts, games, sports and special events based on exciting weekly themes. Campers enjoy daily time outdoors or in the gym and an afternoon swim (swim included for ages 6 and older).

Trinity Christian Church Mr. David Campbell www.trinitychristianowensound.com 1735 4th Ave West, N4K 1G7 ..................................... 371-3647

YMCA Specialty Camps (6-16 yrs.) Your child will enjoy a whole week immersed in engaging activities specific to their interests!

Trinity United Church 303234 Sideroad 33, Annan N0H 1B0 .................... 376-5460

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May 28-30, June 3-6, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Mad Scientist MVP Sports Outdoor Explorers Teen Adventure Water Kids

See the Camp Brochure for Specialty Camp dates.

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YMCA Summer Swim Lessons Lessons will run once a week for 9 weeks on Mon., Wed. or Thurs. at the YMCA pools. Visit our website for schedule and registration information.

May 8 & May 9, 2015 at 8 pm The story of one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to embrace a less complicated world. SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE CAMPS

July 6-17 and 20-31, 2015

Visit ymcaowensound.on.ca for your YMCA Summer Camp Brochure

For ages 8-14 and 13-and-up With a performance of

Little Red Riding Hood and The Wolf

At the YMCA we believe all children should have the opportunity to learn, grow and reach their full potential. Financial assistance is available for those in need.

Until July 3, 2015 251 9th Street East, Owen Sound

519.371.2833 www.roxytheatre.ca RoxyTheatreOwenSound AD{TS3859155}

700 10th St East, Owen Sound | 519-376-0484

@RoxyOwenSound AD{TS3848453}

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Circus Circus Crazy Cooksters Creative Arts Fitness Fun Junior Leaders Fitness Fun Lifesaving Sport

CHURCH Owen Sound Alliance Church Connecting with God and Others Come join us Worship Service - Sundays @ 10am Nursery Care and Sunday School to Grade 8 440-7TH Ave. East, Owen Sound www.alliancechurch.net 519-376-2026

DIRECTORY Your Guide to Local Houses of Worship

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

CENTRAL WESTSIDE UNITED

(by the Library) 864 1st Ave. West, Owen Sound Phone: 519-376-7886 www.standrewsowensound.org 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School to Grade 8

EVERYONE WELCOME

GEORGIAN SHORES UNITED CHURCH 2015 COMMUNITY & SUMMER ACTIVITIES / WWW.OWENSOUND.CA

997 4th Ave. East, Box 774, Owen Sound N4K 5W9 519-376-3890

www.georgianshoresuc.org Join us for worship

Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Children’s Worship and Nursery are available EVERYONE WELCOME!

519.371.7341 www.oschurch.ca Join us for worship Sundays 9:30am and 2:30pm 177551 Concession 5 Owen Sound, ON

The Salvation Army Community Church 365 14th Street West, Owen Sound 519-376-5699 Join us every Sunday for our Family Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. During July & August (except August 2nd), enjoy special musical guests each Sunday at our Evening Park Service, 6:00 p.m. at the Bandstand in Harrison Park (weather permitting). Please call for more information or go to www.salvationarmyowensound.ca

310 10th Street West Owen Sound - 519-376-8319 www.centralwestside.ca

10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School ages 3+ Sept. – June Free Bus Service call First Student 519-376-5712 ‘Faith Books+’ – Resource Centre Open Tues 2-6 p.m.; Thurs 12-4 p.m. Sept. to June 519-376-8319 x24 Welcome!

St. Mary’s & the Missions 554 15th St E, Owen Sound 519-376-0778 Mass Times: St. Mary’s, Owen Sound – Weekdays 12:05 PM Sat. 5:00 PM, Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 AM St. Mark’s, Lion’s Head 9:30 AM (Sunday Liturgy) St. Thomas, the Apostle, Tobermory 11:30 AM (Sunday Liturgy) St. Stanislaus, Chatsworth – Sun. 9:00 AM Holy Family, Sauble Beach – Sat. 5:00 PM (July & Aug.), Sun. 9:00 AM St. Vincent, Meaford – Sun. 11 AM, St. Thomas Aquinas, Wiarton – 11 AM

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 435 – 21st St. West 519-376-1736 www.firstunited-os.com Minister: Rev. Kristal McGee Designated Lay Minister: Joy Wagler Music Director: Jane Dobinson ****************************************** Sundays 10:30am – Morning Worship & Children’s Program Parking available, wheelchair accessible YOU ARE WELCOME AD{TS3859140}

Clubs & Organizations AGRICULTURE Owen Sound Farmers’ Market................ www.owensoundfarmersmarket.ca.....371-3433 Owen Sound Agricultural Society ......... www.owensoundfallfair.com...............371-1720 Sydenham Agriculture Society.............. Rob Goodwill........................................371-0864 ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CARS Antique & Classic Car Club of Canada - Bluewater Region - Wayne Hynd............376-6787

FITNESS FACILITIES Days Inn Owen Sound........................... gmdaysinn@bmts.com........................376-1551 OT Sports Conditioning ......................... www.otconditioning.com ..................270-4956 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce ........ www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 Sportmakers Fitness & Training............. www.sportmakers.ca...........................376-4991 Stonetree Golf & Fitness Club................ www.stonetree.on.ca..........................376-7899 TZone Owen Sound............................................................................................376-7711

AVIATION Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport ....................................................................... ............................................................. www.flyowensound.com.....................371-6936 Wiarton Airport..................................... www.flywiarton.com...........................534-9433 Owen Sound Barnstormers ................... Paul Weitendorf ...................................376-1136 (Radio-Controlled Model Airplane Club)

GARDEN CLUBS Georgian Bay Garden Club www.georgianbaygardenclubowensound.com.................................................371-3803 Grey County Gardeners.......................... Sue Carleton.........................................371-9327 Grey County Master Gardeners.............. www.greycounty.mgoi.ca....................372-0350 Rural Gardens of Grey Bruce.................. www.ruralgardens.ca..........................369-1659 HERITAGE Billy Bishop Home & Museum............... www.billybishop.org...........................371-0031 Grey County Historical Society............... Janet Iles..............................................376-2105 Grey Roots Museum & Archives............. www.greyroots.com............................376-3690 ...........................................................................................................or 1-877-473-9766 Municipal Heritage................................ www.owensound.ca............. 376-4440 Ext 1275 Ontario Genealogical Society - Bruce & Grey Branch................www.brucegrey.ogs.on.ca Owen Sound Marine & Rail Museum..... www.marinerail.com...........................371-3333

CRAFTS Bluewater Quilter’s Guild....................... www.bluewaterquiltersguild.ca ..........372-0823 Owen Sound Artists Co-op.................... www.osartistsco-op.com.....................371-0479 Pottawatomi Spinners’ & Weavers’ Guild... www.OHS.on.ca...................................371-5017 DANCE Canadian Step Dance............................. Kelly Maw............................................371-6953 Fiddlefern Country Dancers................... www.fiddlefern.ca...............................372-9151 Line Dancing......................................... moovers.shakers@rogers.com..............371-9766 Mijka Hooper Dancemakers.................. www.dancemakers.ca..........................371-7962 Owen Sound Academy of Performing Arts ............................................................. www.osaperformingarts.com..............371-0341 Sound Steppers .................................... www.owensoundsteppers.ca.............. 372-2518

MUSIC Georgian Bay Folk Society..................... www.summerfolk.org.........................371-2995 Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music .. www.kiwanismusicfestival.net............378-8235 Georgian Bay Symphony....................... www.georgianbaysymphony.ca...........372-0212 Queen’s Bush Bluegrass Club................. www.queensbush.ca...........................534-5923 MUSIC - BAND Claverhouse Junior Pipe Band............... John Graham........................................371-3419 Georgian Bay Caledonia Pipe Band........ www.gbcpipeband.com ......................376-4166 Grey County Highlander Pipe Band....... David Murray .......................................371-2300 Owen Sound & District Pipes & Drums.... John Graham........................................371-3419 Owen Sound City Band.......................... www.owensoundcityband.org.............371-3265 Salvation Army Band............................. www.salvationarmyowensound.com...376-5699

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CONSERVATIONISTS/NATURALISTS. Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation... www.greysauble.on.ca........................376-3076 Owen Sound Field Naturalists Club........ www.osfn.ca........................................376-2775 Owen Sound Young Naturalists’ Club..... www.greysauble.on.ca........... 376-3076 Ext 224 Salmon Spectacular.............................. www.sydenhamsportsmen.com..........376-2369 Sydenham Bruce Trail Club.................... www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca...............371-1255 Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association...... www.sydenhamsportsmen.com Mike Prevost.................................................................376-7368 or clubhouse 376-7177 Tom Thomson Trail Group...................... www.tomthomsontrail.com ............................... ............................................................................................. info@tomthomsontrail.com

HOBBIES & GAMES Baker St. Women’s Club-Bridge............. Pat Barker.............................................372-1922 Bluewater Astronomical Society........... www.bluewaterastronomy.info...........376-9554 Georgian Bay Amateur Radio Club........ www.gbarc.ca..................................................... Georgian Bay Lacemakers Group........... Jane Dobinson......................................376-7309 Grey Bruce Chess Club........................................................................................372-0265 Owen Sound Duplicate Bridge Club....... www.bmts.com/~littlebear/...............376-6852 (Mon/Wed) Owen Sound Stamp Club....................... www.rpsc.org......................... visserps@bell.net Roundhouse Model Railroad Club......... Ron Prout.............................................376-5012 The Grey-Bruce Writers.......................... Teresa Rowe................................. 519-416-5186 Thursday Night Bridge Club................... Ken Skinner..........................................422-2206

Clubs & Organizations MUSIC-CHORAL Encore - “Barbershop Harmony” ........... Bill Strang............................................534-3705 Georgian Bay Children’s Choir................ www.gbcc.ca.......................................371-1237 Georgian Bay Concert Choir................... www.georgianbayconcertchoir.org......371-5890 Happy Songsters Choir.......................... Evelyn Robson......................................376-7551 Owen Sound Singers in Accord (OSSIA)....Louise Jarvis............................................371-8227 Sweet Adelines, Bluewater Chorus........ www.bluewatersweetadelines.ca........371-3918 NATIVE CULTURE Great Lakes Métis Council...................... www.greatlakesmetis.com..................370-0435 M’Wikwedong Native Cultural .............. www.mwikwedong.com......................371-1147 Resource Centre Piyak Ootihi Drummers and Singers...... Susan Schank.......................................376-7630 Restoring the Circle............................... Rev. Claire Miller...................................376-4986

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RECREATION FACILITIES City of Owen Sound-Recreation Services.......................................... www.owensound.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-1440 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce ......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484

SELF HELP/ SUPPORT Alcoholics Anonymous & Al-Anon .....................................................................376-4193 Family Groups - Owen Sound Grey Bruce Breast Cancer Support Group.. Angela Rankin .....................................376-8143 The Mood Disorder Information............ www.mhagb.ca...................................371-4551 & Support Group In the Beginning Lactation Services...... Patricia Roppel-Keeling........................372-1330 La Leche League Canada Owen Sound.. www.lllc.ca..........................................377-4931 Mother’s Against Drunk Driving ............ www.madd.ca..........................1-800-665-6233 Multiple Sclerosis Ontario Division........ www.mssociety.ca/ontario.......1-800-268-7582 Ontario Early Years................................ www.ontarioearlyyears.ca...................376-8808 ............................................................................................or Bayview School 371-7034 Ontario Lupus Association..................... www.lupusontario.org..............1-877-240-1099 Second Chance Kids............................... www.secondchancekids.ca..................371-9650 TOPS Club Inc........................................ www.tops.org......................................364-2810 Weight Watchers................................... www.888-3-florine.com...........1-888-335-6746

SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS Beta Sigma Phi...................................... Ruth Ann Saigle..................................372-2353 Bluewater Toastmasters..................................... www.bluewater.toastmastersclubs.com ..........................................................................................................................379-8885 Bridge-Baker St. Women’s Club............. Pat Barker.............................................372-1922 Canadian Federation of University Women(Owen Sound & Area)...................................... ............................................................. www.cfuwowensound.com.................376-8938 Catholic Women’s League of St. Mary.... Angela Rankin .....................................376-8143 of the Assumption Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound................. www.kiwanisowensound.com.1-866-317-6204 Knights of Columbus-Council 2092....... Bob Griffith..........................................376-1356 Loyal Orange Association, ..................... Mrs. Alton Hart.....................................376-9964 Ladies’ Orange Benevolent Association O.S.C.V.I. Alumni Association................. Styn Furness.........................................376-9423 Optimist Club, Sydenham & District...... Wes McLean.........................................376-5929 Owen Sound Comm-R-ettes.................. Pam Furness.........................................371-4052 Owen Sound Hebrew Community,........ www.bethezekiel.org...........................376-8774 Beth Ezekiel Synagogue Owen Sound Lions Club......................... Don MacKinnon....................................794-2772 Owen Sound Scenic City Lions Club....... Evelyn Barnes.......................................371-5657 Quota International of Grey-Bruce (Silver Q)............................................www.quota.org ..........................................................................................................................376-6200 Quota International of Owen Sound...... www.quota.org...................................371-3921 Ramoca Shrine Club.............................. Ron Todd..............................................372-2229 Rotary Club of Owen Sound.................. www.owensoundrotary.ca...................375-7033 Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6......... www.owensoundlegion.com...............376-7784 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary.... Mary Mahar.........................................372-9847 Scenic City Order of Good Cheer............ Bill Jackson...........................................371-8597 Silver Cs of Owen Sound........................ Doug Cumming....................................372-9849 Welcome Wagon Representative........... www.welcomewagon.ca.....................794-3929 Zonta Club of Owen Sound & Area......... www.zontaowensound.ca...................371-1143 SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS-MEN’S CLUBS Crescent Athletic Club........................................................................................372-9000 North Star Masonic Lodge #322............ Larry Stuck...........................................376-1516 Owen Sound Masonic Lodge................. Michael Wood......................................372-2289 St. George’s Masonic Lodge #88............ Brad Crawford.....................www.greydistrict.ca ..........................................................................................................................371-9309 SERVICE & SOCIAL CLUBS-WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Kemble Women’s Institute.................... Freda Henry..........................................371-1638 Keward Women’s Institute..................... Marilyn Bergman.................................794-4109 Kilsyth North Derby Women’s Institute.... Isabella Hewitson.................................376-9589 Massie Women’s Institute...................... Marilyn Bergman.................................794-4109 North Grey Women’s Institute............... Marion Koepke.....................................376-9849 St. Vincent Institute............................... Shirley Moore.......................................538-1851 SPORTS GROUPS Owen Sound Sports Hall of Fame.......... Ted Kean...............................................371-1808 Owen Sound Badminton Club............... Bill Van Trigt.........................................376-6084

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Clubs & Organizations BALL Grey Bruce Ladies Fastball..................... www.greybruceladiesfastball.com.......934-3489 Ladies Recreational Fastball League...... Shawna Barber.....................................372-2547 Ladies Slo Pitch League......................... Crystal McPhee.....................................373-1734 Owen Sound Men’s Slo Pitch League..... www.owensoundslopitch.com............371-5436 Owen Sound Minor Baseball (hardball)..............................................................371-9206 Owen Sound Recreation Minor Softball/Fastball................................................371-0734 Owen Sound Men’s Fastball Association... Paul White............................................376-7831 BASKETBALL Owen Sound Minor Basketball.............. Janet Gamble.......................................376-1984 BOATING Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary............ www.ccga-ca.com....................1-866-429-7283 -Transport Canada Boating Safety Georgian Yacht Club.............................. www.georgianyachtclub.on.ca............371-0399 International Shipmaster’s Association... Seann O’Donoughue............................371-2723 Georgian Bay Huronia Lodge 15 Learn to Sail, Kayak............................... www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca...............376-0746 Owen Sound Power & Sail Squadron..... www.cps-ecp.ca/owensound...............794-2886 Owen Sound Rowing Club..................... www.osrowingclub.com...osrowing@gmail.com

CYCLING Owen Sound Cycling Club...................... www.owensoundcycling.ca.................379-6383 DARTS Georgian Triangle Pub Dart League....... Pat Osborne .........................................376-5116 EQUESTRIAN Georgian Bay Hunter/Jumper Circuit..... www.thja-gbz.com..............................794-0880 Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE)..................................... ............................................................. www.graceriding.ca.............................372-2721 Jack Pine Equestrian Centre .................. www.jackpine-farm.com.....................371-0717 Melody Acres Training Centre................ www.melodyacres.com.......................372-2527 FISHING Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular......... Fred Geberdt........................................376-2369 ............................................................. or Mike Prevost....................................376-7368 Sydenham Sportsmen’s ........................ www.sydenhamsportsmen.com..........376-7368 Association Inc......................................................................... or clubhouse 376-7177

BROOMBALL Grey Bruce Ladies Broomball................. www.gblbl.weebly.com.......................794-4554 Grey Bruce Mens Broomball.................. Ryan Greig............................................934-3568 Ontario Broomball Association................................................ www.ontariobroomball.ca

HIKING Sydenham Bruce Trail Club.................... www.sydenhambrucetrail.ca...............371-1255 Tom Thomson Trail Group...................... www.tomthomsontrail.com ............................... ............................................................................................. info@tomthomsontrail.com

CURLING Blue Water Curling Club......................... www.bluewatercurlingclub.com..........371-4778 Blue Water Curling Club ........................ John Bittorf..........................................371-1109 - Junior Program ages 7-18

HOCKEY Owen Sound Girl’s Hockey..................... www.owensoundgirlshockey.com.......371-6106 Owen Sound Attack Jr. ‘A’ Hockey .......... www.attackhockey.com.......................371-7452 Owen Sound Men’s Rec Hockey............. www.owensoundhockey.ca.................371-5436 Owen Sound Minor Hockey Group......... www.owensoundminorhockey.com.....371-2023 Puffer’s Hockey League.......................... Mel O’Neill...........................................379-0913 HUNTING Sydenham Sportsmen’s ........................ www.sydenhamsportsmen.com......................... Association Inc................................................................................ Clubhouse 376-7177 KENNEL CLUBS Grey Bruce Kennel &.............................. www.greybrucekennelclub.com..........794-3303 Obedience Club LACROSSE Minor Lacrosse...................................... www.osml.ca ......................assistance@osml.ca Owen Sound Jr. ‘B’ Lacrosse................... www.owensoundjrblacrosse.com........372-1681 Owen Sound Sr. Lacrosse....................... www.northstarslacrosse.com..............376-0503 LAWN BOWLING Roselawn Lawnbowling Club................ www.roselawnbowlingclub.com.........376-8597

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BOWLING The Bowling Alley ................................ www.thebowlingalleyowensound.com.............. ..........................................................................................................................371-7888

GYMNASTICS Owen Sound Satellites Gymnastics Club ............................................................. www.satellitesgymnastics.com...........371-7233 Georgian Bay Phoenix Gymnastics........ www.georgianbayphoenixgymnastics.ca........... .................................................................................................................. 226-668-3243 Dancemakers Gymnastics...................... www.dancemakers.ca..........................371-7962

Clubs & Organizations MARTIAL ARTS Blue Crane Martial Arts......................... www.bluecranemartialarts.net...........371-0991 Fudoshin Classical Karate...................... www.fudoshindojo.ca/home.php........377-6529 PICKELBALL Owen Sound Pickleball.......................................www.pickleballassociationofontario.org ..........................................................................................................................371-9648 PIGEON RACING Owen Sound Racing Pigeon Club.......... www.crpu.ca........................................389-6552 REVOLVER Revolver Club........................................ www.osrevolverclub.com.....................986-2731 RINGETTE Owen Sound Ringette Association........ www.owensoundringette.com............373-9772 ROWING Owen Sound Rowing Club..................... www.osrowingclub.com...osrowing@gmail.com

SENIORS Bluewater Association for Lifelong........ www.bluewaterlearns.com..................371-9558 Learning (BALL) Derby Pioneer Club................................ Mike Fortney........................................371-8060 Harrison Park Seniors’Drop-in Centre.................................................................371-0024 Owen Sound & Area Seniors’Centre ...... thetannery@rogers.com......................376-8304 Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 6......... www.owensoundlegion.com...............376-7784 Salvation Army Golden Agers................ www.salvationarmyowensound.com...376-5699 ............................................................................................................................. ext 105 Springfest Games - City of Owen Sound.www.owensound.ca............. 376-4440 ext 1254 Silver C’s................................................ Doug Cumming....................................372-9849 SPECIAL OLYMPICS Owen Sound & District Special Olympics............................................................378-4132 TAI CHI Taoist Tai Chi Society™ .......................... www.taoist.org/owensound................371-5763

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SKATING (ICE/ROLLER) Grey Bruce Roller Derby......................... www.gbrd.ca............................... 519-477-1241 Owen Sound Figure Skating Club.......... www.owensoundskating.com.............376-5161

SKIING Owen SoundCross Country Ski Club....... www.owensound.org/ski.....................376-8046 Jack Rabbit Cross Country SkiProgram... Andrea Graham....................................376-5175 SNOWMOBILE Eastside Snowmobile Club.................... www.owensoundsnowmobiling.com..371-2281 Grey Bruce West Sauble Sno Riders....... www.ofscdistrict9.ca.......................................... ............................................................................................ saublesnoriders@gmail.com Stoney Keppel Snowmobile Club........... www.stoneykeppelriders.com.............376-1729 SOCCER Owen Sound Minor Soccer.................... www.owensoundminorsoccer.ca.........372-1036 & Indoor Owen Sound United Men’s Team........... Jim McManaman..................................376-3881 Adult Recreational Soccer...................... Jim McManaman..................................376-3881 (men & women teams) SWIMMING City of Owen Sound (summer lessons & pool rentals)........................................376-1440 Jan Caldwell Aquatics............................ www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca...............376-0746 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce ......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 Owen Sound Aquatic Club..................... www.bmts.com/~osac/.........371-SWIM (7946) VOLLEYBALL Hillcrest Co-ed Volleyball-Thursdays..... Sharon Henderson................................371-3874 Thursday Ladies Recreational OSCVI...... Lynn Vanwyck......................................371-0030 Womens Competitive Tuesday Volleyball....................................................Anita Horning OSCVI ................................................................................................................934-3047 Ladies Volleyball - Tuesdays WHSS........ Laura Strangay.................lrstrang@hotmail.com Co-ed Volleyball - Mondays WHSS......... Marlene Bell.........................................376-5274

TWIRLERS/MAJORETTES Grey Bruce Twirlers................................ Cindy Stevenson-Fair............................371-5068 Owen Sound Lions Twirlettes................ Linda VanDyk.......................................376-5807 THEATRE Owen Sound Little Theatre..................................................371-2833 or 1-888-446-7699 Roxy Theatre......................................... www.roxytheatre.ca............................371-2833 ...........................................................................................................or 1-888-446-7699 Sheatre................................................. www.sheatre.com................................534-3039

Clubs & Organizations YOGA Yoga Lessons......................................... Doris Fraser..........................................371-5834 Trillium Arts Healing Centre.................. www.trilliumhealingarts.ca.................372-9212 YMCA of OwenSound Grey Bruce........... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 YOUTH 167 RC Air Cadets Squadron.................. www.aircadetleague.on.ca... 538-1371 Ext. 6942 (Air Marshal Bishop, VC) 42 Royal Canadian Army Cadet League.... Capt. Jason Mervyn.............. 538-1371 Ext. 6945 (Grey Simcoe Foresters)........................................ www.thegreyandsimcoeforesters.org Awana-Ultimate Adventure for Kids ..... Calvary Missionary Church...................376-4179 C.G.I.T. .................................................. www.standrewowensound.org............376-7886 Girl Guides of Canada ........................... Myrna Hewitson...................................376-3495 (Brownies, Sparks, Guides, PathFinders, Rangers)

Navy League Cadet Corp........................ nlccowensound@yahoo.ca...................378-4877 Scouts Canada, Owen Sound................. Len Cox.................................................371-9205 (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) Youth Bowling...................................................................................................371-7888 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 Health Fitness & Recreation - 700 10th St. E. ..................................................376-0484 Community & Employment Services, Housing - 648 2nd Ave East....................371-9230 Employment Resource Centre - 1450 1st Ave West...........................................371-9222 Presquile Rotary Youth Camp YMCA..................................................................376-0484

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The Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound Celebrates 90 Years of Service to our Community

Our club has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through the years to help provide special services and programs for our youth. You may have noticed our new

Kiwanis Kitchen Food Trailer has been making the rounds at local events cooking up food for dollars to donate back into our city. Our Terrific Kids program at Keppel Sarawak, Dufferin and Bayview Schools is a monthly award program that recognizes and encourages children for positive character traits. We also sponsor two youth groups called Kiwanis Builders’ Clubs at Notre Dame School here in Owen Sound and the Cameron Street School in Collingwood.

We are a proud partner of our Kiwanis Soccer Fields, the Kiwanis Children’s Playground at Harrison Park, the OSCVI auditorium, the Kiwanis Seniors apartments, the Community Living building and most recently the Kiwanis Sk8 and Bike Park. We are a dedicated major sponsor annually of the Grey County Kiwanis Music Festival. This coming November will be the 70th consecutive year our club has brought you the Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, a record for Canada. Our Kiwanis Kids Outreach program provides funding for individual children in need with such things as orthodontic braces, school trip costs, music lesson fees, special needs equipment, all depending on each child’s circumstance. Where there are children in need, the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound tries to make a difference.

Happy 90th to Kiwanians past and present!

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Our local service club of volunteers has been dedicated to improving the lives of children in our City and around the world for the past 90 years. We look forward to hosting our International President of Kiwanis, Dr. John Button, as guest speaker at our birthday dinner being held at the Best Western Inn on the Bay on May 9th.

Community Services ANIMAL HEALTH Canadian Food Inspection..................... www.inspection.gc.ca.........................881-2431 /Animal Programs Grey Bruce Animal Shelter..................... www.gb-animalshelter.com................372-1911 Owen Sound Animal Shelter................. www.bmts.com/~osas........................372-1123 ............................................................. or emergency Pager ............................373-5721

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BUSINESS Business Enterprise Centre.................... www.owensound.ca............................371-3232 Downtown Improvement Area.............. www.owensounddia.com....................376-9225 Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport..... 881-1081 .............................or 1-800-265-5520 Owen Sound & District ......................... www.oschamber.com.........................376-6261 Chamber of Commerce

CHILD CARE & NURSERY Brooke Montesorri Toddler School......... www.brookemontessoriowensound.com........... ..........................................................................................................................376-3447 Grey County Child Care Listings ............ www.grey.ca........................................376-7324 Happy Hearts Day Care Centre............... www.rockcliffe.org...............................376-1284 Inglenook Creche Childcare Centre Inc................................................................371-9471 Le Jardin Des Decouvertes..................... www.jardinedescouvertes.com............371-4411 Family Y Day Care Services .................... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............372-2142 Riverforest Montessori School............... www.riverforestmontessori.com.........371-2313 Salvation Army Day Care Centre.........................................................................371-5991 Unity House Nursery School...............................................................................371-0141 Wooden Hill Child Care Centre (La Colline de Bois) ...........................www.woodenhill.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-6952 CRIME PREVENTION Block Parents........................................ www.owensoundpolice.com. 376-9812 Ext. 142 Crime Stoppers of Grey Bruce Inc........... www.crimestop-gb.org............1-800-222-8477 ......................................................................................................................or 371-6078 DOCUMENTS Service Ontario Centre........................... www.serviceontario.ca.............1-800-267-8097 -Birth Certificates, Forms...............................................................................or 371-6226 Ontario Health Insurance ...................... www.health.gov.on.ca..............1-888-376-5197 Plan - Health Card Ministry of Consumer Services ............. www.serviceontario.ca........................371-6226 Passports available at local travel ......... www.ppt.gc.ca..........................1-800-567-6868 agencies, Canada Post, Government Offices or Heritage Mall location Service Canada Centre (Heritage Mall).. www.servicecanada.gc.ca.........1-800-206-7218 -Social Insurance #s EDUCATION Brooke Montessori Toddler School......... www.brookemontessoriowensound.com........... ..........................................................................................................................376-3447 Bluewater District School Board............ www.bwdsb.on.ca...............................363-2014 Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board...............................................www.bgcdsb.org ..........................................................................................................................364-5820 Conseil Scolaire De District Des ............. www.csdecso.on.ca/bienvenue............371-0627 Ecoles Catholiques Du Sud Ouest – Ecole Saint Dominque-Savio

Georgian College................................... www.georgiancollege.ca.....................376-0840 Riverforest Montessori School............... www.riverforestmontessori.com.........371-2313 Timothy Christian School of Owen Sound..................................www.tcsowensound.com ..........................................................................................................................371-9151 Victory Christian Academy.................... www.crossroadsvictorychurch.org.......371-2389 EMPLOYMENT LiveGreyBruce................................................................................www.livegreybruce.ca The Agency........................................... www.agencyowensound.ca.................371-3618 Service Canada.................................................................................. www.jobbank.gc.ca Employment Resource Centre............................................................................371-9222 Apprenticeship Programs...................... www.georgianc.on.ca..........................376-5790 Grey Owen Sound Social & Family Services.................................................. www.grey.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-7324 Ministry of Training, ............................. www.edu.gov.on.ca.............................371-4897 Colleges and Universities....................................................................or 1-800-838-9468 Ontario Disability Support..................... www.mcss.gov.on.ca...........................376-1951 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3790 Ontario Works....................................... www.grey.ca.........376-7324 or 1-800-265-3119 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce ......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............371-9222 Community & Employment Services...................................................or 1-800-265-3711 vpi-Complete Employment Solutions.... www.vpi-inc.com................................881-4900 Workplace Safety & Insurance Board..... www.wsib.on.ca.......................1-800-387-0750 ENVIRONMENT 24 hour Spill Reporting......................... www.ec.gc.ca...........................1-800-268-6060 Grey Sauble Conservation Authority...... www.greysauble.on.ca........................376-3076 Ministry of Environment Owen Sound Area....................................... www.ene.gov.on.ca ...........................................................................................371-2901 or 1-800-265-3783 Ministry of Natural Resources................ www.mnr.gov.on.ca.............................376-3860 Niagara Escarpment Commission.......... www.escarpment.org..........................599-3340 Ontario Clean Water Agency.................. www.ocwa.com........................... 705-429-2525 FAMILY SERVICES Bruce Grey Child and Family Services ... www.bgcfs.ca......................................371-4453 Community Mediation Centre............................................................................371-0473 Mental Health Crisis Line of Grey & Bruce................................................1-877-470-5200 Grey County Children’s Services............. www.grey.ca........................................376-7324 Keystone-Child, Youth & Family Services............................. www.keystonebrucegrey.org ..........................................................................................................................371-4773 Kids Help Phone.................................... www.kidshelpphone.ca............1-800-668-6868 Ontario Early Years Centre..................... www.ontarioearlyyears.ca...................376-8808 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 Participation Lodge............................................................................................794-3201 & Community Services Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre.............................www.partnersinprocess.ca ..........................................................................................................................372-2527 Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help................................ 376-2121 Ext 2458 The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce)....... www.thewomenscentre.org.......Crisis 371-1600 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3722 Women’s House Serving Bruce & Grey... www.whsbg.on.ca....................1-800-265-3026 Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth .......... www.victim-services.com .Crisis1-866-376-9852 Victim/Witness Assistance Program (Ministry of Attorney General)...................376-8927 Victim Support Line................................................................................1-888-579-2888

Community Services FINANCIAL/INCOME Bruce County Social Services................. www.brucecounty.on.ca......................881-0431 Canada Customs & Revenue Agency...... www.cra-arc.gc.ca....................1-800-959-8281 Grey County Social Services................... www.grey.ca........................................376-7324 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3119 Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS).......................................www.fin.gov.on.ca ...............................................................................................................1-866-668-8297 Municipal Property Assessment Corp.... www.mpac.on.ca.................................371-1121 ............................................................................................... or 1-866-296-6722(MPAC) FIRE (non-emergency) Inter Township Fire Department Administration................................................376-9933 Owen Sound Fire Department Administration...................................................376-2512 FOOD Owen Sound Food Share & The Good Food Box..................................................376-8319 ........................................................................................................ or 376-9420 Ext. 407 Foodlink Grey Bruce.............................. www.foodlinkgreybruce.com...............376-3365 .......................................................................................................................... Ext. 6125 Salvation Army Family .......................... www.salvationarmyowensound.com...371-0957 Services & Community Food Bank

GOVERNMENT City of Owen Sound............................... www.owensound.ca............................376-1440 Township of Chatsworth....................... www.chatsworth.ca.............................794-3232 Township of Georgian Bluffs.................. www.georgianbluffs.on.ca..................376-2729 Municipality of Meaford........................ www.meaford.ca.................................538-1060 County of Bruce..................................... www.brucecounty.on.ca......................881-1291 County of Grey....................................... www.grey.ca........................................376-2205 Service Ontario...................................... www.serviceontario.ca........................371-6226 Service Canada...................................... www.servicecanada.gc.ca....................376-4280 Larry Miller, M.P., Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound......www.canada.gc.ca or www.larrymiller.ca ..........................................................................................................................371-1059 Bill Walker, M.P.P., Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound.............................www.billwalkermpp.ca or ............................................................. 371-2421................................... www.gov.on.ca HEALTH Health Canada....................................... www.hc-sc.gc.ca.......................1-866-225-0709 Assistive Devices Programs................... www.health.gov.on.ca..............1-800-268-6021 Brain Injury Association of Ontario........ www.obia.ca.............................1-800-263-5404 AIDS Hotline & Information................... www.cdnaids.ca.......................1-800-668-2437 Alzheimer’s Society of........................... www.alzheimer.ca/greybruce..............376-7230 -Grey Bruce........................................................................................or 1-800-265-9013 Ambulance Grey County EMS................ www.grey.ca........................................376-7337 .....................................................................................................or 911 for Emergencies

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FUNDING Make-a-Wish Foundation, South Western Ontario Chapter.........www.makeawishswo.ca .................................................................................................................. 519-471-4900 Owen Sound & Area Community Foundation ............................................................. wwww.communityfoundadationgreybruce.com ..........................................................................................................................371-7203 Ontario Trillium Foundation.................. www.otf.ca...............................1-800-263-2887

Arthritis: Arthritis Society.................................... www.arthritis.ca..................................372-0060 Gentle Fit Warm Water Program............ www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca...............376-0746 Births: Midwives Grey Bruce ............................ www.midwivesgreybruce.com............371-2886 Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre.................................................................371-2004 Celiac: Canadian Celiac Association.................. www.celiac.ca...........................1-800-363-7296 Cancer: Canadian Cancer Society Bluewater ..... www.cancer.ca.....................................371-6011 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-430-6228 Cancer Info Service..................................................................................1-888-939-3333 Grey Bruce Breast Cancer Support Group......................................................www.cbcn.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-6011 Oncology Clinic-Grey Bruce Health Services........................................... www.gbhs.on.ca .......................................................................................................... 376-2121 Ext. 2218 Owen Sound Prostate Cancer Support Group.............................................www.cpcn.org ..........................................................................................................................371-8137 Community Health: Canadian Red Cross............................... www.redcross.ca..................................376-7579 Grey Bruce Health Unit.......................... www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca......376-9420 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-263-3456 Health Services-Southwest Ontario....... www.thehealthline.ca..............1-888-371-2112 Hope Grey Bruce Mental Health............ www.hopegb.org.................................371-2390 Diabetes: Diabetes Grey Bruce ............................. www.diabetes greybruce.ca...376-2121, ext 2876 Canadian Diabetes Association, ............ www.diabetes.ca.............705-737-3611 Ext. 28 Fibromyalgia Support Group...................................................................1-877-632-6682 First Aid: Canadian Red Cross............................... www.redcross.ca..................................376-7579 St. John’s Ambulance............................ www.sja.ca..........................................376-4813 Hearing: Assistive Devices program..................... www.health.gov.on.ca..............1-800-268-6021 Canadian Hard of Hearing Association... www.chha.ca............................1-800-263-8068 Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada... www.heartandstroke.ca......................371-0083 Hospice: Bruce Peninsula Hospice....................... www.bphospice.ca............. 534-1260, ext 5612 Grey Bruce Palliative Care Hospice Association...................................................376-0419 Residential Hospice of Grey-Bruce Inc... www.greybrucehospice.com........ 519-370-7239 The Kidney Foundation ......................... www.kidney.on.ca....................1-800-667-3597 – South Western Ontario Chapter Lung: Assistive Devices & Home Oxygen program...................................www.health.gov.on.ca ...............................................................................................................1-800-268-6021 Lung Health Information....................... www.on.lung.ca.......................1-888-344-5864 Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada..... www.mssociety.ca....................1-800-268-7582 Osteoporosis Canada............................. www.osteoporosis.ca................1-800-463-6842 Canadian National Institute for the Blind..................................................... www.cnib.ca ...........................................................................................371-2721 or 1-800-265-4127

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HOME SUPPORT Canadian Mental Health Association..... www.gb.cmha.ca.................................371-3642 Day Away Program.............................................................................................371-3313 Home & Community ............................. www.homecommunitysupport.com....372-2091 Support Services of Grey Bruce............................................................or 1-800-267-3798 Mackhall Mobility Products Inc............. www.mackhall.ca................................371-5999 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-610-4855 Meals on Wheels................................... www.homecommunitysupport.com....372-2091 Para-Med Home Health Care................. www.paramed.com.............................371-5044 Parker Home Health Care...................... www.parkerhomehealthcare.ca...........376-8252 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3746 Red Cross Community Health Services.. www.redcross.ca..................................376-7579 South West Community ........................ www.sw.ccac-ont.ca............................371-2112 Care Access Centre Victorian Order of Nurses....................... www.von.ca.........................................376-5895 VitalAire Health Care............................. www.vitalaire.com..............................371-6611

HOUSING ASSISTANCE Community Connections Housing & Support........................................www.hopegb.org ..........................................................................................................................371-2390 Grey County Housing Authority & Long Term Care........................................ www.grey.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-5744 Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce.......... www.habitatgreybruce.ca...................371-6776 Habitat Restore Outlet.......................................................................................371-6714 Landlord and Tenant Board................... www.ltb.gov.on.ca....................1-888-332-3234 Owen Sound Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation....................................376-0573 YMCA Housing Support Program .......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............371-9230 The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce)....... www.thewomenscentre.org.......Crisis 371-1600 ...........................................................................................................or1-800-265-3722 Women’s House Serving Grey Bruce...... www.whsbg.on.ca ...................1-800-265-3026 INFORMATION Service Owen Sound............................. www. owensound.ca...........................376-1440 Owen Sound Tourism ............................ www. owensound.ca...........................371-9833 ...........................................................................................................or 1-888-675-5555 Grey Roots Museum and Archives......... www.greyroots.com............................376-3690 ...........................................................................................................or 1-877-473-9766 Service Canada...................................... www.servicecanada.gc.ca....................376-4280 Service Ontario Centre........................... www.serviceontario.ca........................371-6226 LEGAL SERVICES & SUPPORT Family Law Information Centre..........................................................................370-2434 Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic....... www.gblegalclinic.com.......................370-2200 ...........................................................................................................or 1-877-832-1435 Land Registry Office.............................. www.ontario.ca...................................376-1637 Lawyer Referral Service......................... www.lsuc.on.ca........................1-800-668-7380 Legal Aid Owen Sound.......................... www.gblegalclinic.com.......................370-2200 Ontario Human Rights Commission....... www.ohrc.on.ca........................1-800-387-9080 Victim Services of Bruce Grey................ www.victim-services.com.........1-866-376-9852 & Owen Sound Inc................................. Victim/Witness Assistance Program...... www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/.................. ...............................................................................................................1-866-259-4823

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LIBRARIES Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library ............................................................. www. owensound.library.on.ca...........376-6623 LICENSING Owen Sound City Clerk ......................... www.owensound.ca........................... 376-4440 - Business; Lottery, Marriage............................................................................... Ext 1268 Driver & Vehicle Licensing..................... www.mto.gov.on.ca.............................371-6226 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-387-3445 Driver Examination............................... www.drivetest.ca......................1-888-570-6110 Canadian Firearms Centre..................... www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca.................1-800-731-4000 Trades Licenses - Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities ............................................................. www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/apprentices...371-4911 LITERACY Adult Learning Centre, Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library ............................................................. www.owensound.library.on.ca...376-6623 Ext 3 Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario.................................................www.ldao.ca ...............................................................................................................1-877-238-5322 MEDIA Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation................................. www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca CFOS/CFPS AM 560..........................................................................................376-2030 CIXK FM 106.5 .................................................................................................376-2030 Country FM 93 ................................................................................................372-9393 Rogers Cable Systems (general inquiries)............................................www.rogerstv.com ..........................................................................................................................376-2832 The Dock 92.3........................................ www.923thedock.com.........................470-7626 The Sun Times....................................... www.owensoundsuntimes.com..........376-2250 MEN SUPPORT/COUNSELLING Men’s Program Grey-Bruce.................................................................................372-2720 Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help.............................................................. 376-2121 Ext 2458 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Aftercare Services.................................. www.gbhs.on.ca................... 376-2121 Ext 2470 Autism Ontario, Grey Bruce................... www.autismontario.com.....................377-9530 Canadian Mental Health Association..... www.cmhagb.org................................371-3642 Choices: Drug & Alcohol Counselling for Youth......................................www.hopegb.org ...........................................................................................371-5487 or 1-800-265-3133 Community Connections Housing & Support........................................www.hopegb.org ..........................................................................................................................371-2390 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-235-2967 Community Network Support Team...... www.hopegb.org.................................371-4551 Consumer/Survivor Development Project.............................................www.hopegb.org ..........................................................................................................................371-4582 Crisis Intervention Team...................................................................... 376-2121 ext 2450 ...........................................................................................................or 1-888-525-0552

Community Services Family Support Initiative....................................................................................371-4802 Crisis Line of Grey Bruce..........................................................................1-877-470-5200 Hope Grey Bruce Mental Health - Addiction Services............................www.hopegb.org ..........................................................................................................................371-4120 Grey Bruce Health Services.................... www.gbhs.on.ca................................. 376-2121 Keystone – Child, Youth & Family Services.......................... www.keystonebrucegrey.org ..........................................................................................................................371-4773 Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre.............................www.partnersinprocess.ca ..........................................................................................................................372-2527 The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce)..... www.thewomenscentre.org.......Crisis 371-1600 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3722 The Women’s House Serving Grey Bruce.www.whsbg.on.ca....................1-800-265-3026 Wes for Youth........................................................................www.wesforyouthonline.ca MUSEUMS & ART GALLERY Bishop House Museum.......................... www.billybishop.org...........................371-0031 Grey Roots Museum and Archives......... www.greyroots.com............................376-5140 Community Waterfront Heritage Centre... www.marineandrail.ca........................371-3333 Tom Thomson Art Gallery...................... www.tomthomson.org........................376-1932 POLICE DEPARTMENTS (NON-EMERGENCY) Ontario Provincial Police........................ www.opp.ca..............................1-888-310-1122 Owen Sound Police Services.................. www.owensoundpolice.com.. 376-1234 Ext 142

PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES City of Owen Sound............................... www.owensound.ca............................376-1440 Engineering Services..........................................................................................376-4530 Household Hazardous Waste..............................................................................376-4274 Owen Sound Public Works..................................................................................376-4274 Recycling............................................................................................. 376-4274 Ext 1223 Water Treatment & Distribution.........................................................................372-2170 Water/Sewage Inquiries & Billing......................................................................376-1440 Union Gas.......................................................................................................................... 24 Hour Emergency Service.....................................................................1-877-969-0999 Ontario One Call (Call before you dig).. www.On1Call.com....................1-800-400-2255 Hydro One Billing or service inquiries.... www.hydroone.com.................1-888-664-9376 24-hour Emergency .............................. www.hydroone.com.................1-800-434-1235 Recycling Miller Waste Transfer Site...................................................................................372-1855 Ontario Clean Water Agency.................. www.ocwa.com........................... 705-429-2525 RECREATIONAL AND HALL FACILITIES Service Owen Sound Facility Bookings................................... www.owensound.ca............................376-1440 Harrison Park Community Centre.......................................................................376-1440 Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre..................................... www.thebayshore.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-3594 Harmony Centre Owen Sound............................................................................376-8880 Ball Diamonds Owen Sound Ball Diamonds, booking starts April 1st.......................... 376-4440 Ext 1254

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POST OFFICES Canada Post Corporation....................... www.canadapost.ca............................371-5028

Conservation Areas Grey Sauble Conservation Authority...... www.greysauble.on.ca........................376-3076 Hibou Conservation Area Indian Falls Conservation Area Inglis Falls Conservation Area Pottawatomi Conservation Area West Rocks Management Area General Fitness OT Sports Conditioning......................... otconditioning.com..............................270-4956 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce ........ www.ymcaowensound.on.ca...............376-0484 – Health Fitness & Recreation Sportmakers Fitness & Training Centre.. www.sportmakers.ca...........................376-4991 Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club............... www.stonetree.on.ca..........................376-7899 Golf Cobble Beach Golf Links........................ www.cobblebeachgolflinks.com..........370-2173 Legacy Ridge Golf Club.......................... www.legacyridgegolf.ca......................376-1961 Scenic City Golf Course.......................................................................................376-4649 Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club............... www.stonetree.on.ca..........................376-7899 Marine Facilities & Services East Side Boat Launch........................................................................................371-1988 Georgian Shores Marina........................ www.georgianshoresmarina.com........371-3999 Rescue Co-ordination Centre, Air, Marine & Search (Trenton)................www.forces.gc.ca ...............................................................................................................1-800-267-7270 Safe Boating -Transport Canada............ www.tc.gc.ca/marinesafety......1-800-267-6687 West Side Boat Launch.......................................................................................371-1988 Skating Rinks Harrison Park (outdoor - seasonal)........ www.owensound.ca............................376-1440 Harry Lumley-Bayshore Community Centre..................................... www.owensound.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-3594 Julie McArthur Regional Recreation Centre...................................... www.owensound.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-1440 Swimming Pools/Beaches Harrison Park Pools (outdoor - seasonal).......................................... www.owensound.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-1440 Hibou Conservation Area....................... www.greysauble.on.ca........................376-9102 Jan Caldwell Aquatics............................ www.jancaldwellaquatics.ca...............376-0746 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca..............376-0484 – Health Fitness & Recreation............... Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Club............... www.stonetree.on.ca..........................376-7899

Community Services SOCIAL ASSISTANCE Grey NCB Subsidy Program................................................................... 376-0484 Ext. 227 Ontario Disability Support Program...................................................................376-1951 Ontario Works....................................... www.mcss.gov.on.ca...........................376-7324 Salvation Army ..................................... www.salvationarmyowensound.com...371-0957 Family & Community Services (includes food bank).......................................................... Social Services Grey County/Owen Sound.................................................... www.grey.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-7324 Veterans Affairs Canada........................ www.vac-acc.gc.ca...................1-866-522-2122 United Way of Bruce Grey...................... www.unitedwayofbrucegrey.ca...........376-1560

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SPECIAL NEEDS Adult Protective Service Workers........... www.dsontario.ca.....................1-877-480-2726 Community Living, ............................... www.communitylivingowensound.ca.371-9251 Owen Sound & District Easter Seal Society................................ www.easterseals.org................1-800-461-3341 Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE)......................372-2721 Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario-London....................................www.ldao.ca ........................................................................................................519-438-6213 Ext 24 March of Dimes - Ontario...................... www.marchofdimes.ca.............1-866-496-8603 Ministry of Community & Social Services.........................................www.mcss.gov.on.ca ...............................................................................................................1-866-340-8881 Owen Sound & District Special Olympics...............www.dspeed@ymcaowensound.on.ca Participation Lodge & Community Services ....................... www.participationlodge.com ..........................................................................................................................794-3201

SUBSTANCE ABUSE & ADDICTION SUPPORT Community Addiction Treatment Services (CATS).....................................www.mhagb.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-3999 Addiction Day Treatment Program...................................................... 376-2121 Ext 2036 Al-Anon Family Groups......................... www.al-anon.alateen.on.ca................376-4193 Alcoholics Anonymous.......................... www.district9.ca.................................376-4193 Centre for Addiction & Mental Health... www.camh.net.........................1-800-463-6273 Choices: Drug & Alcohol ....................... www.mhagb.ca...................................371-5487 Counselling for Youth .........................................................................or 1-800-265-3133 ConnexOntario-Health Services helplines.................................... www.connexontario.ca ............................................................. Mental Health...........................1-866-531-2600 ............................................................. Drug & Alcohol..........................1-800-565-8603 ............................................................. Gambling..................................1-888-230-3505 Drug & Alcohol Helpline........................ www.drugandhelpline.ca.........1-800-565-8603 G & B House, Recovery Home for Substance Abuse............................................376-9495 Grey Bruce Withdrawal Management Services.........................................www.mhagb.ca ..........................................................................................................................376-5666 Men’s Program ofGrey and Bruce.......................................................................372-2720 New Directions (Alcohol, Drug, Gambling Problems)..........371-1232 or 1-800-265-3133 Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre ............................www.partnersinprocess.ca ..........................................................................................................................372-2527 Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline..... www.addictionsontario.ca........1-888-230-3505 Mental Health Helpline...........................................................................1-866-531-2600 TOURISM Owen Sound Tourism............................ www.owensound.ca............................371-9833 ...........................................................................................................or 1-888-675-5555 Owen Sound Special Events.................. www.owensound.ca............. 376-4440 Ext 1251

Festival of Northern Lights.................... www.FestivalLights.ca.......... 376-4440 Ext 1225 Bruce County Tourism............................ www.explorethebruce.com.......1-800-268-3838 Grey County Tourism............................. www.visitgrey.ca......................1-877-SEE-GREY Grey Roots Museum and Archives......... www.greyroots.com............................376-5140 TRANSPORTATION Grey Bruce Air Bus................................. www.greybruceairbus.com.......1-800-361-0393 Grey County Roads................................ www.greycounty.ca/plow........1-866-266-PLOW ...........................................................................................................or 1-866-266-7569 Owen Sound Billy Bishop Regional Airport ............................... www.flyowensound.com ..........................................................................................................................371-6936 Ministry of Transportation..................... www.mto.gov.on.ca.............................376-7350 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-268-4686 Owen Sound Mobility Transit................ www.owensound.ca............................376-7500 Owen Sound Transit Bus Lines .............. www.owensound.ca............................376-3299 Owen Sound Transportation Company.. www.chicheemaun.com...........1-800-265-3163 WOMEN SUPPORT Midwives Grey Bruce ............................ www.midwivesgreybruce.com............371-2886 Owen Sound Crisis Pregnancy Centre..................................371-2004 or 1-888-371-2004 Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre www.partnersinprocess.ca.........372-2527 Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help................................ 376-2121 Ext 2458 Sexual Assault Crisis Line........................................................................1-806-578-5566 The Women’s Centre (Grey & Bruce)....... www.thewomenscentre.org.......Crisis 371-1600 ...........................................................................................................or 1-800-265-3722 Victim Services Bruce Grey Perth........... www.victim-services.com.........1-866-376-9852 Women’s House (Grey Bruce) ............ www.whsbg.on.ca....................1-800-265-3026 YOUTH Big Brothers of Owen Sound................. www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.............376-4449 Big Brothers/Sisters Bruce Grey ............ www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca.............364-1444 Bruce Grey Child & Family Services........ www.bgcfs.ca......................................371-4453 Choices: ................................................ www.hopegb.org.................................371-5487 Drug & Alcohol Counselling for Youth..................................................or 1-800-265-3133 Easter Seal Society................................ www.easterseals.org................1-800-461-3391 Keystone – Child, Youth & Family Services.......................... www.keystonebrucegrey.org ..........................................................................................................................371-4773 Kids Help Phone.................................... www.kidshelpphone.ca............1-800-668-6868 March of Dimes - Ontario...................... www.marchofdimes.ca.............1-866-496-8603 YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce.......... www.ymcaowensound.on.ca.............................. ............................................................. Health, Fitness, Rec’n ..........................376-0484 ............................................................. Community & Housing ........................371-9230 Employ’t Resource .............................................................................................371-9222 Partners in Process Equine Learning Centre ............................www.partnersinprocess.ca ..........................................................................................................................372-2527 Sexual Assault Centre of Grey Bruce - 24-hr Help................................ 376-2121 ext 2458 Sexual Assault Crisis Line........................................................................1-866-578-5566 Wes for Youth........................................................................www.wesforyouthonline.ca

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