Book a time with DVA counsellor

Feb. 29 - T.G.I.F. dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $7.
March 6 - Executive meeting...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with lunch at the legion

Happy 80th birthday celebrations were held on Saturday, Feb. 9 for...

Trier, a city rich in history

Cutting our way across the French province of Alsace - Lorraine, it did not take long to...

Fun for the whole family at Snowball carnival

The countdown is on! The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival happens this...

Fall in love with romance fiction 

According to the Romance Writers of America, two key features distinguish the genre...

Enjoy a holiday of reading @yourlibrary

February is the month of celebrating love and friendship that isn’t exclusive to...

Report from the Bracebridge seniors

Bridge,  Feb. 4: 1st. Donna Dawson 6000, 2nd. George Bedforth 5030, 3rd. Jack Van...

New name but same great service 

The name The Seniors Say has been is use for a number of years. The focus of the...

Getting ready for Bingo fun

Hours at the Bala branch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and...

Have some valentine fun at the legion

Feb. 14 – Retired Police & Firefighters Breakfast, 9:30 a.m.

Feb. 15 – The...

Treat your sweetheart to valentine lunch at the legion

The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Valentine’s Luncheon on...

Ken Roeske is tops in chili contest

We’ll start off this week with some thank-yous for the help with Winterfest: Fraser’s...

Columnist celebrates 10 wonderful years of Gravenhurst activities

Congratulations to Bill Flavell, who recently...

In the mystical Black Forest of Germany

Ah Rheinfelden! How can you not fall in love with this picturesque little city?...

Poker rally to aid camp 

Don’t forget the Dorset Book Club meets at the Dorset Library on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m....

Great DVD selection to see @yourlibrary 

Did you know that Bracebridge Public Library has an ever-increasing...

Expand your horizons @yourlibrary

In an ever-shrinking globe, knowledge and experience of the world is becoming something...

It’s all about babies and books @your library 

A perfect example of minority rule is a baby in the house. Anyone who...

Seniors' scores

Bridge, Jan. 28: 1st. George Bedforth 7120, 2nd. Elsie Bissonette 5110, 3rd. Jean MacInnis...

Full slate of activities to enjoy at the centre in February  

The board of directors met on Feb. 4 to plan the...

Legion hosts breakfast this Sunday

Hours at the Bala branch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday...

Grab your sweetie and play darts 

Feb. 10 – Ladies Auxiliary general meeting starts at 1 p.m.

Feb. 14 – Retired...

Euchre players needed for zone tournament 

A darts for hearts tournament will be held at Branch 302 on Sunday, Feb....

Tasy ham Friday

The legion would like to thank all of the volunteers for their help with the Winterfest weekend. Thanks go...

Men of Song serenade during pancake supper

Congratulations to Ken and Louise Moore who celebrated their...

William Tell: a national hero

Every time we drove over an Alpine pass, I would age a decade and my son Andrew, who was...

Eat for wellness 

Have you ever heard the expression: “You are what you eat”? It is becoming increasingly clear to...

Surefire recipes for healthy eating @yourlibrary

It’s been a month since your new year’s resolution was made. Have you...

Help save our library 

Reminder: Haliburton County council will be hosting a public meeting to provide information on...

Seniors centre results

Bridge, Jan. 21: 1. Cathy McQuirter 5830, 2nd. Jack Van der Jagt 5610, 3. George Bedforth 5090, 4....

Seniors programs promote health and well-being

The 2008 board of directors is placing emphasis on the 50th anniversary...

General meeting for all members on Thursday

Hours at the Bala branch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 7 p.m.,...

Fun Night Feb. 15

Feb. 10 – Ladies Auxiliary general meeting starts at 1 p.m.

Feb. 15 – The “Just Past Valentine’s...

Get your ticket for Valentine Luncheon

A darts for hearts tournament will be held at the branch on Sunday, Feb. 10 with...

Winterfest time!

The Winterfest weekend is here and there’s lots on the go, starting with our bake sale Saturday from 11...

Scottish celebration not complete without haggis 

Whether you’re Scottish or not, it’s always fun to celebrate...

From Lindau to the Klaussen Pass

Like most European cities of old, there are two distinct parts: the new and the old, of...

Have your say on saving our libraries 

The public meeting seeking input on the ball diamond rehabilitation project on...

Seniors scores

Bridge, Jan. 14: 1st. John MacInnis 6750, 2nd. Art Hall 6170, 3rd. Kathy McQuirter 6020,...

Support ‘Red Fridays’ at the branch

Comrades, it’s that time of year again — our membership dues are up. Please drop into...

Looking forward to cabbage rolls

Hours at the Bala branch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 7 p.m., Tuesday and...

Addressing the haggis

Jan. 25 - T.G.I.F. dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $7.

Jan. 26 - Robbie Burns dinner...

Local teams are winners at darts 

The Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a Valentine’s Day Luncheon at Royal Canadian...

You’re all invited to the  Family Literacy Fun Day

Come one, come all — to the Family Literacy Fun Day on Saturday,...

Family Literacy Fun Day comes to Gravenhurst

A wonderful alternative for Saturday morning cartoons! Enjoy a morning of...

Many ways to promote family literacy @yourlibrary

Jan. 27 will mark the 10th year of Family Literacy Day, which was created...

Keep collecting pop tabs for wheelchairs

Approximately 10 years ago, Jim Goodwin established the Tabs 4 Wheelchairs...

New rowing equipment offers challenge to all ages 

Yoga classes take place at the recreation centre on Mondays from...

Intriguing non-fiction to enjoy @yourlibrary  

We are fortunate that there are so many interesting, disturbing,...

Heading off to exotic locales @yourlibrary 

For many, winter is a time to escape to warmer climates. Fodor, Frommers...

Dancing in the dark at centre  

On the occasion of the Seniors’ Wednesday afternoon olde-tyme round and square dance...

Seniors centre welcomes new administrative assistant 

The first general membership meeting for 2008 was held on Jan....

Enjoy dinner at the legion Friday 

Hours at the Bala branch: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 3 to 7 p.m.,...

Many hands made New Year’s celebration a success 

Jan. 20 – Sunday brunch, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tickets $7.

Delicious breakfast at the legion Sunday 

A family breakfast will be held at Branch 302 on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 9...

Put your baking skills to good use 

As part of the Winterfest activities, the legion is holding a bake sale at the...

A difficult decision, but Carol Break’s chili is the best

Congratulations to everyone involved with Saturday night’s Ryde...

Lace up those skates for some outdoor fun

The Dorset Ice Palace is open! Turn off the TV, dress warmly,...

Seniors results from the activity centre

Duplicate Scrabble results Dec. 19. Total of all the high plays was 690. High...

Celebrating 50 years of USCO’s success

The board of directors met for the first time in 2008 on Jan. 7 to plan the year’s...

Bracebridge Public Library celebrates centennial year

This will be a banner year for Bracebridge Public Library and...

Answer the call of writing 

Don’t be deterred by the cold weather and icy sidewalks — there are all kinds of ways to...