LOCAL - COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, CLUBS, EVENTS, CLASSES, ENTERTAINMENT etc.
(To place, or update, your information on this page please contact the Chamber office at 385-1117 or email info@portsydneycofc.com)
January 2008
Merry Mary Lakers Srs Club start of weekly Thursday Meetings at Port Sydney Hall 1 - 4 pm - if you are over 50, your are welcome to join us for cards games and refreshments.
Utterson Live Wires start of weekly Meetings 10.30 am - 4 p.m. Tuesdays Utterson Hall. Contact Carol Awrey 385-2413.
Free computer classes - Mondays - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 - 9 p.m. Contact Carol Awrey 385-2413
Crafts (seniors) - last Tuesay of every month 10.30 - 4 p.m. Contact Carol Awrey 385-2413
Yoga - Port Sydney Community Hall - January 8 - March 11, 1008 - Tuesday mornings 10 a.m. Everyone welcome. Cost: $40.00 for 10 weeks.
January 20 - Hill and Gully Riders Open House & B.B.Q.
11: 00 a.m. to 3: p.m., Hilly and Gully Riders Maintenance Shop
January 23 - 27, 2008 - Port Sydney Annual Winter Carnival
Hosted by Chamber of Commerce. Contact Nancy Ewing 385-1117 for information. info@portsydneycofc.com
February 2008
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Knox United Church, Port Sydney - Casserole Supper - 5.30 p.m. - $8 per person - games and cards to follow.
March 2008
Utterson Hall Board's March Break Bingo- Sponsored By Utterson Live Wires
Thursday, March 13, 2008 - USCO (United Senior Citizens of Ontario) meeting in Kearney - 11 a.m. - free lunch. Contact Carol Awrey at 385-2413 for more information.
Thursday, March 20, 2008 - Stew supper at the Anglican Church, 5 - 7 p.m., cost $8.00
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 - YUK YUK'S and 'Chamber Chili' at the Port Sydney Community Hall. Doors open 6 p.m. and Chili served from 6.00 - 7.30 p.m.
'Lotsa Laffs' with Jay and Lawrence.
Ticket price: $20 for show and chili
$15 for show only - doors open for show only - 7.30 p.m.
Cash Bar - 19 and over
Tickets available at Dean's Home Hardware, The 141 Cafe and Zanetti's General Store. Or call the Chamber of Commerce office at 385-1117.
April 2008
Yoga - Port Sydney Community Hall - April 15 - June 17/08. Tuesday mornings - 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Cost: $40.00 for 10 weeks. This class is offerred from September to June each year.
For additional information contact Margaret Grigg at 385-3054.
Saturday, April 19, 2008 - Rummage Sale at Anglican Church 10 a.m. - 12 noon.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - Spring Clean-up 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Volunteers Needed! Enjoy a BBQ at the community hall 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Please call the Parks & Rec. Department for more information - 385-3433.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 4th Annual Port Sydney Cancer Benefit Dance - 8.00 p.m. - community hall, Port Sydney. Admission $5. DJ, raffle, auction, food. All proceeds to The Kelly Shires Foundation. Contact Leslie 385-9650 or Reagan 385-9758.
May 2008
Wednesday, May 15, 2008 - Annual Fun Fair run by The Parents Group of V.K. Greer School. Times 5 - 8 p.m. - held at the school.
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Saturday, May 17, 2008 - Anglican Church pie sales - pies will be sold across from Zanetti's from 8.30 - 9.30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - The Diamond 'in the Ruff' presents LADIES NIGHT OUT brought to you by Jazz Golf & Moose FM. Join us every Tuesday evening this season. Opening Night May 20/08. $40 All Inclusive. Golf, Contests, Clinics, Dinner, Prizes. Call 705-385-2222 or visit our website at www.diamondintheruff.ca
Thursday, May 22, 2008 - USCO (United Senior Citizens of Ontario) meeting at Christie - 11 a.m. - free lunch. Contact Carol Awrey at 385-2413 for more information.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Port Sydney Village-Wide Yard Sale - back by popular demand
Contact Ian Currie, Parks & Recreation Department, for additional information - 385-0490
June 2008
Saturday June 7, 2008 - Penny Sale, Silent Auction, Snack Bar - Utterson Community Hall 8 a.m. Call-back begins at 3 p.m. Tickets $1 for 25 tickets (door draw included) - usually around 300 items. Contact Carol Awrey 385-2413.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - V.K. Greer graduation ceremony - 7 p.m. Gord Haig, President of Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce will attend to represent the Chamber and present the Chamber award to the recipient(s).
Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Strawberry tea at the Christ Church - Anglican - 2 - 4 p.m.
July 2008
July - August - Bingo - Wednesday evenings at the Utterson Community Hall
July - August - Utterson Community Club - soccer for kid's - call Carol Awry at 385-2413
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - Canada Day & Summer 'Blast Off'- - at the beach in Port Sydney. Fun for all ages - BBQ, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Water Games.
11.00 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brought to you by the Port Sydney/Utterson & Area Chamber of Commerce.Call Nancy Ewing at the Chamber office for more information - 385-1117.
Mondays and Thursdays from July 3 - August 21, 2008 - Family Bingo at the community hall, Port sydney. Doors open 7 p.m. Bingo from 7.30 - 9.30 p.m. Snack bar will be open.
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Port Sydney Firefighters Annual Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction at the community hall 8 - 11 a.m. Local businesses are encouraged to participate in this 'always successful and rewarding event' - come and showcase your goods and service. Please consider donating items for the auction. Funds raised will be used to purchase much-needed emergency equipment to help service this community effectively. Fore more information contact Brian O'Melia, 788-9875 or by email at b_komconstruction@vianet.ca
Wednesday, July 16/08 - Huntsville Festival of the Arts presents...........Muskoka Concert Band - Port Sydney dock 7 - 8.30 p.m. Free concert. Rain date - July 17/08.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - The 13th annual Muskoka Kids' Tri will be held in the scenic Muskoka Village of Port Sydney. The Port sydney Parks & Recreations Department and the Town of Huntsville are co-hosting this awe-inspiring event, with the sponsorship of numerous local businesses and groups. The MKT swim-bike-run fun challenge is open to kids young and not so young (ages 6-96)!
For more information check www.muskokakidstri.com - or contact Jane Wolfe 789-8627 or Sharon Wallace-Meadley 385-4123, Parks & Recreation department.
Saturday, July 19, 2008 - “Pies and Plays by the Lake” - “CONFUSIONS” an English comedy will be presented at the Port Sydney Community Hall at 6.30 p.m. Cost $25. A variety of savoury pies, including gluten free, will be served as well as salads and dessert pies. Tickets available at Zanetti's General Store, Port Sydney or call Sonja at 385-2709.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - Mid-Summer Bazaar and lunch at Christ Church, Port Sydney 11.30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Crafts upstairs, lunch and bake table downstairs. Enjoy!
August 2008
Saturday August 2, 2008 - Port Sydney Annual Regatta (rain date Sunday, August 3) 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration starts at 8.30 at Port Sydney Beach; swim races start at 9 a.m.; canoe races start at 1 p.m. Nominal fee will be charged. Join us for events new and old; swimming, canoeing, pie eating contest, sand sculptures, wakeboard demonstration, watermelon football, and much much more! Prizes, awards, refreshments, barbecue (11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) and most of all, fun, will be had by all! Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department.
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - Dance at Port Sydney Community Hall - doors open 7 p.m. Dance is restricted to 19 years old and older. Contact Stan Stillar, Stephenson Lion's Club, for more information, 385-2756.
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - Anglican Church pie sales. pies will be sold across from Zanetti's from 8.30 - 9.30 a.m.
Sunday August 3, 2008 - Stephenson Lion's Club 9th Annual Duck Race - $5 per ticket - $2000 grand prize. Race starts at 2 p.m. Enjoy a BBQ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - at Indian Landing (finish line). Tickets available at Dean's Home Hardware, Zanetti's General Store and The 141 Cafe. Call Stan Sillar for details, 385-2756.
Friday, August 22, 2008 - Summer's End BBQ & Corn Roast 6 - 8 p.m. Port Sydney Community Hall. All welcome! Sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department.
September 2008
Yoga - Port Sydney Community Hall - April 15 - June 17/08. Tuesday mornings - 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Everyone welcome. Cost: $40.00 for 10 weeks. This class is offerred from September to June each year.
For additional information contact Margaret Grigg at 385-3054.
Euchre - 7 pm - Wed. - Senior's Room at Utterson Hall Contact Carol Awrey 385-2413 (runs September - May).
October 2008
PORT SYDNEY - CAVALCADE OF COLOUR
"A Community Thanksgiving"
Saturday, October 4, 2008- 56th Annual Turkey Dinner and Fireworks - Port Sydney Community Hall. Continuous seating from 3.30 - 7.00 p.m. Tickets available at the door - adults $13, children $6 (12 and under). Fireworks on beach starting at dusk - approx. 8.15. All donations welcome. For additional information please contact Jody White 385-8515 or Cindy Burda 385-0170. All proceeds raised are for the Port Sydney Hall Renovations. Organized by the volunteers of the Parks and Recreation Committee.
Saturday, October 25, 2008 - Hallowe'en Party at Utterson Hall. Dress up in your hallowe'en finery and come out and have some Fun. Pumpkin carving, trick or treat, and much more. Lots of fun for the kids, the parents and the not so young! All welcome. Call the Chamber of Commerce office at 385-1117 for more information.
November 2008
Saturday, November 17, 2007 - Knox United Church - Snowflake Bazaar - 11.30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Lunch $7.00 - crafts, bake table and much more!
Saturday, November 24, 2007 - Christmas Sugar Plum Fair at Anglican Church, Port Sydney from 1 - 3 p.m.
December 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008 - Stephenson District Lions Club sponsors Seniors Christmas Dinner at the Utterson Community Hall. 3 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - Fire Fighter's FOOD DRIVE
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Chamber Annual Christmas Dinner at Trillium Resort & Spa
Church News - 2008 dates still to come
Thursday, December 6, 2007 - Knox United church, Port Sydney presents........
'A Christmas Carol' Cantata - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - A Service of Hope - Christ Church, Port Sydney - 3 p.m.
An interactive hands-on service and sharing of God's bounteous gifts. Christmas can be a very distressing time for all kinds of reasons. We at Christ Church would like to offer you a time of sharing, prayer, song and peace. A way for you to shed some of your care and to feel a part of Christ's healing love at this Holy time.
Please come and join us. We look forward to sharing with you.
Monday, December 24, 2007 - Knox United Church, Port Sydney
Christmas Eve Service 5 p.m.
Monday, December 24, 2007 - Christ Church
Christmas Eve Service 5.30 p.m.
9 p.m. - Choral Eucharist
Services in December are every Sunday at 11 a.m.