Funding Workshop for Cleantech Innovators
2015-09-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) will be hosting a series of workshops throughout Canada targeted to cleantech developers looking to fund their innovative technologies. These workshops will enable prospective applicants of the SD Tech Fund to assess the potential fit of their technology, and to gain an understanding of the application process and key evaluation criteria. The workshop will also provide information on programs delivered by the Ontario Centres of Excellence and the Concierge Service.
On September 9th, the Biomass North Development Centre will be North Bay’s regional host to the upcoming SDTC Funding Workshop. Join us and regional cleantech entrepreneurs as we collectively participate in the workshop through an interactive webinar – with the full capability of participation and dialogue.
Click on the link below for details.

OPP Golden Helmets
2015-09-11 19:00
The East Algoma OPP will be host to the Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Motorcycle Precision Team. The team was formed in 1963 and every year they tour the Province of Ontario giving exhibitions of superb riding skills.
The 20-member team, comprised of OPP officers on regular patrol duties, consists of the Ride Master, Commentator, the motorcycle technician and 17 riders. Each team member must have successfully completed a three week motorcycle course and at least one season on motorcycle patrol.
The motorcycles used by the Golden Helmets are Harley Davidson Police Specials. They have 1690 c.c. engines and weigh 800 pounds. These motorcycles are the same ones used on normal patrol.
The two performances scheduled are:

Friday, September 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. on Main Street in Thessalon
Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. on Marks Street in Hilton Beach

“During the 30 minute performance the riders will take their machines through a series of complex patterns, demonstrating the maneuverability of the machines and the riders’ skills. This is a presentation you will not want to miss” shares Staff Sergeant Richard Riopelle

OPP Golden Helmets
2015-09-12 13:00
The East Algoma OPP will be host to the Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets Motorcycle Precision Team. The team was formed in 1963 and every year they tour the Province of Ontario giving exhibitions of superb riding skills.
The 20-member team, comprised of OPP officers on regular patrol duties, consists of the Ride Master, Commentator, the motorcycle technician and 17 riders. Each team member must have successfully completed a three week motorcycle course and at least one season on motorcycle patrol.
The motorcycles used by the Golden Helmets are Harley Davidson Police Specials. They have 1690 c.c. engines and weigh 800 pounds. These motorcycles are the same ones used on normal patrol.
The two performances scheduled are:

Friday, September 11, 2015 at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Thessalon
Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. on Marks Street in Hilton Beach

“During the 30 minute performance the riders will take their machines through a series of complex patterns, demonstrating the maneuverability of the machines and the riders’ skills. This is a presentation you will not want to miss” shares Staff Sergeant Richard Riopelle.

CO & Smoke Alarm Home Inspections
2015-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
HSFD personnel will conduct door-to-door Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Smoke Alarm inspections the evenings of September 16th and 23rd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Call the Municipal Office to book an appointment 705-843-2033. Please click on the link below to learn more.

Play Group
2015-09-21 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for story time, group time & fun. Monday mornings, 9:00 -11:30 a.m. at the Iron Bridge Lions Club, 10 Clarissa Street. For more information please call The Blind River Best Start Hub at 705-356-4677.

BRDHC Board of Trustees Meeting
2015-09-22 18:00
The Blind River District Health Centre (BRDHC) Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 6:00 p.m. in the BRDHC Board Room. The public are invited to attend.

Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing All Candidates Night: September 24
2015-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
The Blind River & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting an All Candidates Night on Thursday, September 24/15, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the Blind River Community Centre, 110 Indiana Avenue. Come with questions – leave informed!

Cultural Conservation Heritage Workshop
2015-09-25 10:00 - 14:00
Heritage Conservation in Ontario: Fundamentals for Municipal Heritage Committees
Our heritage enriches us, inspires us, enlightens us and guides us in our growth and development. Bert Duclos, Heritage Outreach Consultant, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, will lead Algoma District participants in learning about the cultural heritage conservation approach in Ontario and the role of municipal heritage committees.
This workshop is free of charge but registration is limited. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 17, 2015.
To register, please provide the following information:
Name:
Title and Organization:
Municipality:
Telephone:
Fax:
Email:
And submit to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, Attn: Bert Duclos.

Writing Workshop
2015-09-26 09:30 - 15:30
Stories in the North presents: Deepen your characters with Canada Reads 2014 long-lister Lauren Carter. On September 26th, Lauren will teach us to deepen our characters. She’s a seasoned workshop leader and says this is her personal favourite of all the workshops she teaches. So, come on out at the end of the month to put some wind back into your writing-sails.
How much?
$50 includes lunch
How will the day go?
Registration and coffee-time: 9:30 a.m.
Workshop with lunch-break: 10:00 a.m – 3:30 p.m.
Where?
Zion United Church, 224 Main Street, Thessalon (Across from the grocery store.)
To Register e-mail clark.pauline@sympatico.ca or call the number listed.

Words & Music
2015-09-26 19:00
Stories in the North hosts an evening with author Lauren Carter reading from her own work interspersed with live music from The Crossroad Magdalenes at the IOOF Hall, Thessalon, begins at 7:00 p.m. Finger foods & Cash Bar. Admission: $10.00 at the door.

Open House
2015-09-30 19:00
The Municipality has prepared a Draft Zoning By-law that sets out land use regulations for all lands within the boundaries of the Municipality. The Open House on Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00 p.m. at Sowerby Hall, is an information meeting. The Draft Zoning By-law (text and maps) will be available for review. The Planning Consultant and municipal staff will be present to answer any questions. A Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 7th, at Sowerby Hall, to receive comments from the public. Have your say on a new Zoning By-law for Huron Shores! Please click on the link below to visit the Planning Department page and view the Draft By-law and maps.

Thessalon Lions Club Fall ATV Run
2015-10-03
The Thessalon Lions Club is hosting a Fall ATV Run, Saturday, October 3rd, 2015. Cost is $50/person. To Register contact Boe 705-842-2511 or Blair 705-842-0592, or e-mail: LionsATVfallrun2015@hotmail.com. Sign in on the event day between 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. at Thessalon Township Community Centre, 4 Little Rapids Road.

Ladies Harvest Tea Party
2015-10-03 13:30 - 16:00
Ladies: You are cordially invited to a Harvest Tea Party, Saturday, October 3/15, from 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., 8 Albert Street, Thessalon. Hosted by Thessalon Church of Christ. Program: 1:30 p.m. Registration; 2:00 p.m. Devotion: “Fall in LOVE with Jesus”; 3:00 p.m. Tea Time and Fellowship. Admission: An Item for the Thessalon Food Bank.

Lumberjack Dinner & Silent Auction
2015-10-03 17:30
The Blind River Timber Village Museum presents: Lumberjack Dinner & Silent Auction. Saturday, October 3/15, at the Blind River Community Centre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Auction begins! Dinner to be served at 6:00 p.m. (Menu: baked beans, roast beef & all the trimmings, pie, bread pudding, coffee & tea). Licensed Event with support from the Blind River RC Legion. Tickets: Adults $20; Children (7 & under) $10. Available at: Timber Village Museum 705-356-7544; Blind River Municipal Office 705-356-2251; Kwik-Way 705-356-7762. Dig out your Plaid & Jeans! (Please leave your axe at home!)

Fire Prevention Week
2015-10-04 - 2015-10-10
Fire Prevention Week is October 4th to 10th/15: “Hear the BEEP Where You Sleep”. It’s the law in Ontario to install carbon monoxide (CO) alarms on each storey in your home and adjacent to all sleeping areas, if you have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage. Smoke and CO alarms, and combination units are available for purchase at the Municipal Office. To learn more about fire safety and meet your Huron Shores Fire Fighters, check out the Fire Department Open Houses on October 6th at the Little Rapids Fire Hall and October 8th at the Iron Bridge Fire Hall, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. In addition, please visit the Fire Prevention Week home page by clicking on the link below.

Fall Hike
2015-10-04 10:00
Join fellow experienced hikers for a Fall Hike, Sunday, October 4/15. Hikers are to meet at 10:00 a.m. at 101 Little Rapids Road, Little Rapids and carpool to the starting point. Contact Dan at 705-842-0123 for further details.

"Push 2 Buttons" Contest
2015-10-05 - 2015-10-18
TVOKids and the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) are partnering once again to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. This year, Ontario families are being asked to test both the smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in their homes to make sure they are working.
This year’s fall campaign begins on October 5th and ends on October 18th. Click on the link below to learn more.

HSFD Open Houses
2015-10-06 16:00 - 19:00, 2015-10-08 16:00 - 19:00
As part of Fire Prevention Week, the Huron Shores Fire Department is hosting its annual Open Houses on Tuesday, October 6th in Little Rapids and Thursday, October 8th, in Iron Bridge, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Please join HSFD Personnel for equipment and safety demonstrations, tours of the Fire Halls and more. Everyone welcome!

Public Meeting - New Zoning By-law
2015-10-07 19:00
The Municipality of Huron Shores has prepared a Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law that sets out land use regulations for all lands within the boundaries of the Municipality. Prior to Council passing a zoning by-law, under the Planning Act, public meetings must be advertised and held in order to inform and receive comments from the public. This Public Meeting, being held on Wednesday, October 7th, at 7:00 p.m., Sowerby Hall, is for Council to hear representations and the Final Draft of the By-law may be passed after this Public Meeting. An Open House to inform the public about the new Zoning By-law was held Wednesday, September 30th, at Sowerby Hall. Please click on the link below to visit the Planning Department page and view the Draft By-law and maps.
The Agenda for the Public Meeting was posted Monday, October 5th, 2015. Please click here to view the Agenda post.

Council Vacancy Deadline
2015-10-09 16:30
The Deadline to submit Letters of Interest for the vacant Ward 4 Municipal Council seat is Friday, October 9th, 4:30 p.m. Candidates may address Council at the Wednesday, October 14th Regular Meeting to introduce themselves. Council will vote to fill the vacancy at the Wednesday, October 28th Regular Meeting. Please click on the link below for details.

Thessalon Curling Centre Registration Night
2015-10-16 19:00 - 22:00
Registration Night at the Thessalon Curling Centre is Friday, October 16/15 from 7:00-10:00 p.m., 120 Main Street. Registration for all adult leagues and the after school youth programs. refreshments will be available. For more info contact Robin 705-842-3387. Curling is for all ages! See you on the ice!

Lions Oktoberfest Celebration
2015-10-17 15:00
Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon and evening of Live Entertainment! Dance the Polka and more with Nostalgia Live! Saturday, October 17/15 from 3:00 p.m. ’til…. at the Iron Bridge Lions Hall, 10 Clarissa Street. Entry: $8.00. Licensed event. Food available at minimal cost: sausage, sauerkraut, baked beans, pumpkin pie, German Pretzels and more… Contact Lion Janet 705-843-2208 or Lion Annie 705-843-2667

Dress For the Cause!
2015-10-23 08:30 - 16:30
On Friday, October 23rd, Municipal Staff will be wearing pink as we “Dress for the Cause” and help to raise money for life saving breast cancer research by hosting a Coffee Break Day. Everyone is invited to come to the Municipal Office (7 Bridge St., Iron Bridge) and, for a small donation, enjoy a cup of coffee or tea and some baked goodies. All proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada. Please click on the link below to learn more.

CAFC TurDucKen Fundraising Dinner
2015-10-24 17:00
Hosted by the Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition (CAFC): TurDucKen Fundraising Dinner, Saturday, October 24/15 at Sowerby Hall, 1410 Basswood Lake Rd. Sittings at 5:00 & 7:00 p.m. Limited seating. Catered by Fred Falls. Tickets available from Dave 705-842-6135, Chuck 705-297-2201, Forestland, Pine Ridge Auto, Johnson Farmers’ Market, & Northern Credit Union (Thessalon & Iron Bridge). Help protect Algoma Watersheds!

Chicago Dueling Pianos Show
2015-10-24 18:00
Welcome Friend Association is pleased to announce that we are presenting Chicago Dueling Pianos show in Thessalon on Saturday October 24, 2015 at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 146 Main Street, Thessalon. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Proceeds of the show will be used to support Welcome Friend Association’s Rainbow Camp.
Chicago Dueling Pianos showcases the best live musicians dueling away and cracking you up with their raucous comedy antics. Go ahead, request your favorite song, sing along, dance on stage, or just bounce up and down in your seat.
Chicago’s Dueling Pianists Jen Porter and John Jones have been raising money for local charities over the past five years.
The two singer-songwriters, Jen Porter and John Jones, combine passionate vocals and top notch piano styles with a repertoire that ranges from Cole Porter to Coldplay, Leonard Cohen to Green Day.
Jen Porter is an acclaimed Chicago singer, songwriter, musician & performer. Growing up with parents who inspired people in the pews and around the campfire, Jen has stoked a fire in the bellies of thousands of fans with her irreverence, passion, and strong smoky voice. She spends most of her time performing as an international piano bar entertainer throughout the Caribbean and Europe, and entertaining around her hometown of Chicago, Jen has been steadily cutting original albums and building a following for her own music for almost 2 decades.
John Jones’ whole life has been centered on music. He heard The Beatles and Rufus & Chaka Khan from the time he was born. Jones has also entertained crowds from around the world on cruise lines and in piano bars. As a songwriter, he’s seen his songs recorded internationally. R&B/jazz vocalist Maysa Leak of the British funk group Incognito has recorded two of his songs on her solo albums. Jones has released three of his own albums.
Proceeds of the show are going to Welcome Friend Association’s Rainbow Camp. Rainbow Camp is a one-week residential camp for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning, and allied (LGBTQA) youth, their siblings and children in Queer families. WFA’s Rainbow Camp is committed to developing a camp community which honours creativity, individual choice, and social justice while having fun!
Rainbow Camp provides opportunities for campers to make new friends and develop skills through traditional camp programming and an innovative curriculum. More than anything, Rainbow Camp is a fun place to come OUT and be yourself!
Tickets Available at Forestland, Hair Designs in Thessalon & Country Way in Sault Ste. Marie, or online @ www.welcomefriend.ca
Adult Entertainment. All attendees must be 19 years or older and may be asked to show ID For more information, please visit www.welcomefriend.ca
We look forward to seeing you at Dueling Pianos held at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Thessalon.

Children's Halloween Party
2015-10-25 14:00 - 16:00
Children’s Halloween Party on Sunday, October 25/15 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the IOOF Hall: Colouring contest, refreshments, movie, treats, costume prizes, pumpkin carving contest & more!

Family Monster Bash
2015-10-30 19:00 - 21:00
Family Monster Bash hosted by the Iron Bridge Recreation Committee, Friday, October 30/15, at Iron Bridge Recreation Centre, (Arena), 1 Chiblow Lake Rd. from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Costumes are encouraged and prizes for the best costumes will be awarded. Admission is by donation, or bring a non-perishable item for the food bank. Spooky Fun for the Whole Family!!

TCC Wing Night
2015-11-06 18:00
The Thessalon Curling Centre is hosting its always popular Wing Night on Friday, November 6/15. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. All you can eat wings. Draw to the Button contest. Everyone welcome. Come join us…you won’t be sorry.

Poets' Corner
2015-11-07 14:00 - 16:00
Poets’ Corner, an open poetry forum for anyone wishing to read their poems or for those who enjoy poetry, is being held Saturdays, November 7th, 14th, and 28th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at 101 Little Rapids Road. Coffee/tea will be available. Bring snacks to share if you wish. For more info call Patricia at 705-842-0123 or e-mail danielboileau6@gmail.com
