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Don’t miss the Coldwater Steampunk Festival By Ellen Cohen In just a few days fans will descend upon Coldwater for the 6th annual Steampunk Festival. This grassroots event has taken the area by storm. This doesn’t surprise the chair of the festival, Suzanne Burtenshaw. “Although Steampunk was new to many people in our area, it is a movement that’s been growing for many years. Once people in our area got a taste of the fun, the festivities and the beautiful art, word spread and the crowds got bigger and bigger every year,” she says. The Steampunk movement has had a significant influence on product design and outdoor art installations and vendors at the Coldwater Steampunk Festival will offer a large variety of these items. You’ll find furniture, lamps and other lighting, jewellery, ornaments, and a vast array of art. In fact, you’ll find some of the most unique items created by Steampunk artists who have reignited a love of what some might consider old fashioned materials such as brass, copper, wood, glass, old mechanical workings and ornate engraving. Much of this is created by upcycling old materials. Look for Lisa Brunetta’s giant dragon made entirely of garbage, or Jimi McKee’s unique

Shown at his booth at the 2015 Steampunk Festival, Phil Holder is a steampunk artist. You’ll see his work at the festival. He also has a shop in Coldwater. outdoor art pieces made from foundry parts. Steampunk has also influenced clothing and lifestyle. Many attendees will be dressed in spectacular outfits and vendors will offer you the opportunity to expand your own wardrobe with their selection of steampunk-inspired dresses, shoes, gloves, belts, masks, the ever popular goggles and more. According to Google, there are only a few other successful Steampunk festivals in the country – two of them are in British Columbia and one in Alberta – so it’s quite remarkable that a tiny village in Severn Township not only supports this festival

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but that it’s been so successful and grown so quickly. Suzanne Burtenshaw said that staying focused on two goals has helped grow the event. As founder, she was determined to offer something new and fun for people of all ages, and to bring people to Coldwater from far and wide. And, because there are so many festivals in the area, whatever she did, it had to be unique and exciting. Success, however, didn’t come overnight and there have been challenges. Steampunk wasn’t well-known and the community wasn’t continued on page 8

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The first display of public art in Washago this year was the canoe paddles outdoor art exhibit. Twenty-four 6’ beautifully painted paddles were hung on poles in the heart of the village, art by members of the Washago Art Club. Then Art on the Severn presented their very successful 9th annual art show at the Washago Community Centre in the middle of June. Concurrent with Art on the Severn, a number of Washago Art Club members opened their pop-up art show in a retail space on Muskoka Street, formerly La Bodega. “The art club is excited about this initiative. It will certainly help to make Washago a destination for local art,” says Glen Hudgin, chair of the newly formed Washago Art Guild. With Glen’s help, including fronting the money for the rent, and the assistance of Century 21 B.J. Roth’s Lynda Hepinstall, an experienced real estate agent, the group of artists secured the retail location. It will be open until Labour Day weekend. The idea for this pop-up art show, or gallery came from art club member, Myra Korkola. She knew about the empty storefront in the village and saw an opportunity. After discussing the idea of a popup art show with a fellow art club member, the idea was presented to the club and soon the new group/guild was formed consisting of eleven members plus a guest artist. An excellent example of a community initiative, each of the members is responsible helping put together what is today a comprehensive display of dozens of pieces of local art. The art gallery, located at 3395 Muskoka Street in Washago, is Local artist and Washago Art Club member, Jan McKnight prepares open 7 days a week until Labour Day weekend from 11:00 a.m. – for the July 15th opening of the new pop-up art show in a retail space at 3395 Muskoka Street in Washago, formerly La Bodega. 5:00 p.m.

Connor McDavid joins Simcoe hockey event The Barrie Molson Centre presents the annual Simcoe County Night in Simcoe County on August 11th. Proceeds go to three hospitals: Royal Victoria, Barrie; Soldiers’ Memorial, Orillia; and Georgian Bay, Midland. Connor McDavid, superstar forward for the Edmonton Oilers has confirmed his participation.

The night before, August 10th at 7:30 p.m., and as a preview to the main event in Barrie, North Simcoe faces off against South Simcoe at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland. Simcoe North MPP Patrick Brown and Orillia Mayor Steve Clarke will play for the North Simcoe team.

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I am so rich. The photo on this page shows my two kittens sitting on the window ledge, enjoying the view. I publish this photo because it reminds me of how full and free life can be if we embrace differences. My cats, of course, are the same species. Yet they are so different. One is black, the other isn’t. One was born in a barn and had about 20 other cats, a couple of dogs and eleven horses as his good friends. The other kitty had only one brother. As a baby, she was sheltered inside the OSPCA in a cage with her one brother, away from people and all other animals. Eventually she was separated from her brother. She was a refugee who needed a home. But despite their differences, they not only get along, they love each other. I guess nobody told them it should be any different. That same day I was admiring my cats and their diversity, I watched an American presidential candidate on television. He wasn’t very loving. He wasn’t asking his followers to embrace differences. Instead this candidate was spewing fear and anger, among other things, about Muslims and Mexicans. To me, his message seemed to say if you looked like him and thought like him, you were okay in his books, and he’d keep you safe from all the dangers in the world. I know it might be kind of silly to compare the relationship of two cats to what a presidential candidate says. But on this particular day the contrast between tolerance and acceptance, and xenophobia and racism was so stark, I felt I was being reminded of important life lessons. How lucky I am to have been raised by a father who, in the 1950’s, hired a First Nations man to work in his canvas shop even though it was a terribly unpopular thing to do. He said this man was a good worker and a good man and that was that. And my Jewish mother always said ‘yes’ when I asked if I could go to Sunday school with one of my three friends who were Catholic, Baptist and Mormon. The Baptist church had the best cookies. How lucky I am that instead of feeling anger and fear and hate, I feel hopeful and am at peace. I am rich because of my diverse and loving family and friends. Thanks to my kitty cats for reminding me.

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Festival celebrates local food With files from Louise Cohen, Orillia Food Council Mention food and countless visions come to mind. A sizzling steak, a slice of sharp cheese, or crisp fresh-picked vegetables steamed and served with a piece of just-caught pickerel from a nearby lake. Maybe you envision the first-of-the season strawberries or sweet corn on the cob. Each vision is as personal as we are individual. Before we eat all of this wonderful food, however, do we think about where it comes from? Do we know who grows or raises it? Are we thankful every day for those who provide us with this bounty? The Orillia Food Council has the answers

On behalf of the Orillia Food Council, Chairperson Louise Cohen invites local residents to the first-ever Local Food Festival in Orillia on August 27th.

to these questions and they invite you to learn more at the first-ever Local Food Festival on August 27th. Louise Cohen, the chair of the year-old Orillia Food Council, says this event will celebrate the abundance and diversity of foods grown and produced right here in our own community. “The excitement and support for this inaugural festival has been amazing,” she said. “It seems everyone wants to get involved in promoting and enjoying local food. We’ve developed partnerships with many organizations and groups who want to make this festival a great success. We believe it will put local food on the map!” The event will kick-off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 27th with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the festival headquarters in the Orillia Public Library courtyard which is next to the main entrance of the library. Stick around for music, crafts and fun food events and then head off to a number of festival activities. The hub of the excitement will be at the Orillia Farmers’ Market and the Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market, where you will find tastings and samplings from local food vendors. Purchase your $10 voucher booklet and choose from a selection

It’s the time of year when local tomatoes, corn, berries, beans, potatoes and so much more is available. of vendor tastings. There will also be local food cooking demonstrations, kids’ activities and hands-on food fun. For anyone who has heard about community gardens but hasn’t actually seen one, it’s worth the short trip to see one at Regent Park United Church. There, members will share their green thumb tips and show you around the garden. Get directions at the Library Courtyard. Films for Foodies will be hosted at St. Paul’s Centre from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The films will feature original, artistic and exciting ‘food films’ created by local youth, a selection of short documentaries on topics of food sustainability and food security. Topping it all off is the

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feature film “In Defense of Food” by Michael Pollan, best-selling author, journalist, professor and activist. Admission is free-will donation. Refreshments from local food producers will be available for purchase. The Local Food Festival is the result of a number of partners working together or participating in the event including the City of Orillia, Downtown Farmers’ Market, Fairgrounds Farmers’ Market, The Sharing Place Food Bank, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, Orillia Public Library, St. Paul’s Centre, and Orillia Community Gardens. Visit orilliafoodcouncil.org for details about the festival and information about the Orillia Food Council.

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Starry Night returns August is surely the month of festivals and events. Luckily, the organizers of these events appear to talk to each other because the dates for most of them don’t conflict. This means you and your family, or you and your summer guests, have the opportunity to attend something every weekend, including Starry Night. This event takes place on August 20th. It is promoted as a ‘magical evening of art’ for both the visitors and the artists. A studio and gallery self-guided tour, this is their 12th consecutive year in downtown Orillia. One of the pleasures Starry Night offers art lovers is the opportunity to spend hours, at a leisurely pace, looking at some of the best local art at a variety of art spaces including artist studios, galleries, shops and restaurants, all exhibiting and promoting local

artists and their art. This is all while the streets of downtown Orillia are closed. The evening begins with a reception at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Peter and Mississaga Streets and it’s where Starry Night officially opens. At this reception, Streets! Alive, the annual summer-long outdoor art exhibit in downtown Orillia will announce the winner of this year’s Story Poles outdoor art project. The event takes place rain or shine. Of course the organizers of Starry Night hope for a warm August evening with the stars shining above the crowd. For more information, including lists of participating studios, shops and restaurants, visit orilliastarrynight.weebly.com. There is no admission fee.

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Your safety is our concern! Apart from regularly making improvements to programs and to township facilities and parks, staff know that safety is key for everyone. The following is a list of some of the initiatives and duties township staff carry out to ensure your safety. New signage will be placed in our parks detailing guidelines of what is acceptable and not acceptable, guidelines that will help to keep everyone who uses the park safe. Also included on the signs is the street address of the park for persons needing to call 911. At the township docks, the township will be placing a Life Station which includes a life buoy and rope that can be used to help rescue anyone who might fall into the water and who requires assistance. The township also ensures that inspections are carried out each week at playgrounds/parks and docks. Staff report to township management if any vandalism repairs are needed, repairs that are carried out in a timely manner if safety is an issue.

On the Uhthoff Trail, work is being completed to repair approaches to bridges. Also, the giant hogweed, a dangerous weed, has already been sprayed for this year and brushing has also begun to remove low lying branches and overgrowth that may hamper hikers and bikers. Maintenance and safety are also important in township sports fields. Regular checks are carried out on bleachers, ball diamonds and soccer pitches and any repairs that need to be carried out are completed. The township asks residents to help keep our parks and equipment safe. Vandalism, for example, can create a safety issue, to say nothing of the time and money required to make repairs. As well, broken glass or broken equipment to those could result in injury. If you see any damage or vandalism, please call the township offices at 705-325-2315. We will look after it as quickly as possible. Have a safe and fun-filled summer!

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Don’t miss the Coldwater Steampunk Festival Continued from page 1 entirely ready to support it in the beginning. “I like to call our first festival ‘self-funded’. We were literally rolling pennies until the Coldwater Lions came to our rescue. They shared our vision for the event and gave us some start-up money, money we needed to pay for the infrastructure of the festival. In

return, they ran the BBQ and the revenue from that went to the Lions,” she said. “It was the perfect partnership and we’ll always be grateful.” The attendance for the first year’s event was in the hundreds. Last year, thousands attended. Coldwater has now become a destination for Steampunk lovers, for the curious, and for those who just want to have fun

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Suzanne Burtenshaw is the founder and chairperson of the Coldwater Steampunk Festival. Canadiana Museum. There will be vendors including authors, artists and photographers, a costume contest, live animal shows, a fashion show, and an artisan market. A highlight of the festival, and a feature not to be missed, is the live authentic steam engine exhibit. Suzanne says that she, the committee of 8, and the dozens of volunteers who work for many hours during the festival, are prepared to present the best Steampunk Festival ever. There is no admission fee but organizers ask attendees to purchase a button for $2.00 to help support the festival.

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Debut of Huronia Arts Festival The Simcoe County region abounds with festivals, a perfect way to spend a weekend or a day outside with friends and family. Although most festivals are supported by some level of government, or the organizer has secured corporate grants or sponsorships, all are possible because of volunteers. The newest festival is no exception. The Huronia Arts Festival debuts on August 13 at the campus of Lakehead University, 500 University Avenue in Orillia. The festival is an initiative of the Huronia Cultural Campus Foundation (HCCF) and is designed to celebrate and honour the creative arts. The festival is also meant to support the foundation’s long-term goal of providing a permanent facility on the site of the former Huronia Regional Centre (HRC). The foundation is

an Orillia-based not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to recognizing the potential of the large HRC property. The foundation wants to provide community access to the grounds and waterfront with a goal to re-image that property into an international centre for the arts, education and innovation. The debut of the festival is important to the organization,

giving them an opportunity to introduce themselves to the public. It is also important to, and showcases, over 100 local, regional and provincial visual artists, musicians, writers and dancers. Local performer, composer and musician, and Juno award winner, Lance Anderson is the artistic director. The lineup for this festival includes dozens of recognizable names, as well some outstanding

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Happy summer from Rotary! We thank you Washago for all your support during our Canada Day Festivities! Even though it was a rainy morning, we set up for our annual back bacon on a bun – and we’re glad we did. Our local Rotarians served over 200 local Washagians (Washagonites?) with 243 sandwiches. We’re sure that our fabulous fundraiser not only chased the rain away in time for the parade, but netted us over $800 to put back into the local and international community. To find out where this money goes, please check out our website www.washagorotary. ca and follow us on Facebook @ Rotary Club of Washago and Area Centennial. Another big thank-you to Washago and area residents who voted for the best floats in the parade. We are proud to announce that our float – a

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At a recent meeting of the Washago Rotary Club, a cheque was presented to Project Umbrella Burma’s founder, Cathy Downham, and Kshkalu, director of schools. underway to build a “Post 10” school or college in his home town in Burma. Upcoming awesomeness: Following last year’s successful

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Destined to live in interesting times By Ron Reid Here in the quiet hinterlands, we may sometimes feel distant from the ongoing drama of the daily news, handguns in America or Britain’s divorce from the European Union. But when it comes to one global challenge the rapidly changing world climate - our stake in the outcome is very real. No one who cares about the future well-being of their children, or of the wild creatures with whom we share this Earth, can afford to ignore this crisis. What scares me most is the mounting evidence that climate change is not just happening now, but that it is happening much more rapidly than the earlier scientific models predicted. Local, day-today weather patterns are variable, of course, and normally you would expect a mix of cool years and warm ones, with a gradual shift showing up over time. But in fact, ten of the warmest years since records began occurred in the past twelve years, with 2016 already certain to notch up the heat even more. Arctic ice cover is dwindling, coral reefs around the world are dying, wildfires dramatically increasing, and wildlife species struggling to adapt. In many ways, we are lucky in this region. We are going to experience more summer heat waves, more severe thunderstorms and even tornadoes, more frequent summer droughts, but not the massive impacts of sea level rise or unbearable temperatures that other parts of the world will have to contend with. But we won’t be unscathed. Already we are seeing increasing cases of Lyme disease in our area, linked to the northward spread of Black-legged Ticks. Shifting climate conditions will stress local forests and wetlands, and make them more vulnerable to insect pests. Warmer lakes may mean more algae blooms and fewer fish. Governments around the world seem to have finally woken up to the urgency of the climate crisis, including Canada’s new federal regime. The Ontario government has been ahead of many others, closing down all of the province’s coal-burning power plants, encouraging solar and wind

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“Autism doesn’t end at five!” By Patrick Brown, Simcoe North MPP and Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario I must have said this a thousand times over the last several months in the Legislature at Queen’s Park, or in rallies surrounded by hundreds of devastated families. Effective May 1st, the Ontario Government had announced they would remove children over the age of five from waitlists for transformational and lifechanging autism therapy. The public backlash was immediate. Countless stories poured into my e-mail inbox from affected families. I heard from concerned mothers whose children had recently qualified for therapy after years on the waitlist, only to be disqualified because of a birthday. I heard from older brothers and sisters who told me about the incredible impact the therapy had on their siblings, and how they were scared that progress would disappear. I heard from caretakers, teachers, even children with autism themselves. And, I was so proud to share many of these stories in the Legislature along with members of my caucus. The Ontario Autism Coalition, a grassroots organization of affected families, organized

protests on the grounds of Queen’s Park, where I was honoured to meet many of those whose stories I shared in person. And because of the relentless opposition, something incredible happened. The Government restored the funding which they had cut. It’s not too often the Opposition Parties can claim a major policy victory within a Majority Government. I will be the first to thank both the NDP for joining myself and so many others in this fight, and the Liberal Government for making the right decision in the end. The future of our children deserves to be above partisanship. With that being said, this is only one step – albeit a very meaningful one. We will continue to demand accountability from the Government to ensure that no vulnerable child is left behind. And much work remains to be done. Now that the Government has listened to the Ontario PC Caucus on autism funding, I hope they will next address the cuts to local Simcoe County hospitals, physicians, and nurses, and tackle Ontario’s skyrocketing hydro rates.

Wonderful Washago By Lioness Estelle Ness

Recently I had the opportunity to wander around town and look at the wonderful pieces of art painted on the paddles. They are outstanding. It is always surprising to learn about the people in small villages. There are artists, artisans, writers, horticulturists, volunteers and many others. Where do they come from and where did they learn their skills? Washago has really astonished me. Now all we need is a summer market where all these dedicated people can display their wares. Canada Day was a success even though we had a lot of rain. While the Lions were hosting their pancake breakfast, the Lioness were selling their 50/50 tickets. We were also up on Muskoka St. with homemade jams, baked goods and much more. At 4:00 p.m. we had our draw for $612.00. It went to a local woman, Becky Garry who held ticket #702. We sold all but a few tickets and we would like to thank all those folks who supported us and tried their luck. Please keep us in mind for our September Court Whist and luncheon. NOTE: We had a couple join us for our June Court Whist but they left before they received their prizes. I hope they will come back. Enjoy the rest of your summer and stay safe!

Excellent Canada Day – and gearing up for Octoberfest The Washago Lions are proud to say we had one of our most successful Canada Day events ever. The pancake breakfast was a bit hit as were the children’s prize draw, the ten bands we presented on our stage for ten hours and, of course, the great food and the patio bar. The Lions followed up with Karaoke (Garyoke, in memory of Gary Rawlins) on Saturday, July 2nd, and then we presented an open Wendy Whelan and The Rubber Band were the opening act on the Jam of music and song. Again, great food and the patio bar was Lions Hall stage on Canada Day 2016. available all day. Octoberfest was so successful last year, the Lions Club is bringing WOW! All in all, a great weekend. it back on Saturday, October 1st, 2016. Our event will feature a beer garden, Bavarian food and live music – get your dancing shoes on! There will also be a 50/50 draw and raffle tickets will be available for an ATV and trailer. The Scottish Festival in Orillia was held on July 15-17th at REGISTERED NURSE Couchiching Beach Park by the lake. The Washago Lions helped the CERTIFIED CONSULTING Orillia Legion by selling Scottish Festival buttons. We also assisted HYPNOTIST & REIKI MASTER in clean up of the park by keeping trash bins emptied. Lions Club meetings will resume on Monday, September 12th at Serving Severn Township & Area the Lions Hall in Washago. Flexible Hours • Home Visits Avail. Dougie’s Jams start again at the Lions Hall Wednesday, September HYPNOSIS • EMOTION CODE 705.955.2206 21st at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome - play an instrument, sing REIKI • REIKI CLASSES WHOLISTICLOTUSHEALING@GMAIL.COM or dance.

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Reid Family Scholarship awarded to Orillia Secondary School graduate With files from Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial July 2014 press release Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Reid Family Scholarship, open to students who attend Orillia high schools, has been awarded to Orillia Secondary School graduate Meghavi Patel. “I’m so honoured to have been chosen for this scholarship,” said Patel. “This will be a huge help in my journey toward becoming a physician in Orillia.” In September, Patel will embark on her first year of post-secondary education at McMaster University as a Life Sciences student. She plans to continue onto medical school to become a doctor, who specializes in anaesthesiology. Patel did a co-op at OSMH in day-surgery during her

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August 3 Movies in the Park – E.T., 9:3011:30 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Orillia. Rotary Aqua Theatre at Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia. August 4-6 Steampunk Festival in Coldwater. Vintage Car Show, August 4, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Artists’ Flea Market, Friday, August 5 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Steampunk Main Event, Saturday August 6, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. For details go to steampunkfestivalcoldwater. com or call 705-715-6950. August 6 Passport to Nature, Hike North Bear. Explore part of North Bear Alvar through this Couchiching Conservancy event. Registration and details: couchichingconserv.ca. August 6 Jungle Book – Movies in the Park at 3353 Line 6 North, Sugar Bush, Oro Medonte. 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Contact Township of Oro Medonte for information 705-487-2171.

August 6/7 Orillia Waterfront Festival, a weekend of fun activities and entertainment at the beautiful Port of Orillia and Couchiching Beach Park. In-water boat show, over 100 land vendors and exhibitors. Cottage equipment, outdoor products, great summer fashions and more. 1-888-326-4424. August 7, 14, 21 Sunday Evening Band Concerts, Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will move to the Gordon Lightfoot Auditorium at the Orillia Opera House. Information at Orillia.ca or Facebook, Orillia Opera House. August 7 Get Outdoors Festival, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Wye Marsh, 16160 Highway 12 East, Midland. Explore one of Ontario’s largest wetlands by foot, boat or bike. Demonstrations, interactive workshop on birding, back country camping or shelter building. Visit wyemarsh.com.

August 13 August 20 The Christian Fellowship Chapel, 12th Annual Starry Night Gallery 1296 Cambrian Road, Severn & Studio Tour, 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. A Township 2nd annual Carnival & magical evening of art and music! BBQ at 5:00 p.m. until after the Meet local artists in their galleries fireworks at darkness. Come and and studios. Live music in a variety enjoy the free barbecue, games of venues, restaurants and on (prizes), kids’ movie, and fireworks. the street. Visit orilliastarrynight. Bring your own lawn chairs. weebly.com. August 13 August 20 Huronia Arts Festival 10 a.m. – Movies in the Park – Zootopia. 9:30 11 p.m., a family-oriented event p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at 5464 Line 8 promoting and celebrating culture, North, Moonstone. For information artistry and community. Musicians, call 705-487-2171. Bring a lawn artists, writers, storytellers, dancers chair or a blanket. and much more. $25 admission, 16 August 21 & under free. Lakehead University, Pure Living Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 500 University Ave. Information and in Severn Bridge at Pura Vida Soul tickets at HuroniaArtsFestival.com. Institute. Yoga, music, vendors, August 13 and kids activities to raise funds for Downtown Orillia 18th Annual OSMH. Details available at www. Classic Car Show, all day. Mississaga PureLivingFestival.com. Street, Orillia. Free. A jaw- August 21 dropping collection of over 400 St. Paul’s Anglican Church, classic cars. Live entertainment, Washago, Cemetery Service, 10 evening concerts, great dining and a.m. at St. Paul’s Cemetery, corner shopping. Visit downtownorillia.ca. of Grass Lake Line and Agnew Road. August 14 Please bring a lawn chair. In case of Subaru Triathlon & Duathlon, rain, the service will be held at St. Couchiching Beach Park. An all- Paul’s Anglican Church, Washago, day event for new Try a Tri athletes. Quetton Rd., and Hwy 169. Swim, bike and run. Complete August 26-28 details at trisportcanada.com or call Orillia Rib Fest, a delicious BBQ 905-562-6670. event in Tudhope Park on Atherley August 17 Road, Orillia. Entertainment, Movies in the Park – Rocky Horror vendors, beer garden, music and Picture show, 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 kids’ zone. Free event. Hours and p.m. Enjoy a movie under the night information at orilliaribfest.com. sky! Free. Couchiching Beach Park, August 27 Orillia. 1st ever Local Food Festival, August 19/20 Downtown and all around Orillia, Oro African Methodist Episcopal including farmers’ markets Church, come see the re-opening downtown and on Fairgrounds of this historical church at 3rd Line Road. Tastings and samplings, North, Edgar, Ontario. Information: hands-on fun food events, 705-487-2171 or email info@oro- hike and bike garden tours, medonte.ca. food films and documentaries. August 20/21 Orilliafoodcouncil.org. Rama First Nation 31st Annual September 1 Powwow. Everyone welcome, Delicious Beef Barbecue, Heritage experience traditional dancing, United Church, Washago. Two food and craft vendors. Held at new sittings: 5 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Powwow grounds, 6030 Rama Rd. Adults: $20.00 Ages 6-12: $10.00. Admission $10 for one day or $15/ Preschoolers are free. Please weekend. Grand entry Saturday at phone 705-689-2461 for ticket 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday at reservations. 12:30 p.m. benc@ramafirstnation.ca or 705-325-3611.

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