Bracebridge

Jan. 16: SPAGHETTI DINNER to support volunteer group going to Biloxi, Mississippi to help rebuild homes destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. Dinner at 6 p.m. followed by an evening of entertainment at the Bracebridge Seniors Centre, 54 Dominion St. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10 years. Silent auction. If you are unable to attend, donations gratefully accepted. Info: 646-0607.

Jan. 21: ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS MONTH with Linda McElroy, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Daphne’s Drop In, Women’s Resource Centre, 29 Manitoba St. Info: 646-2122.

Jan. 22: BRACEBRIDGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY hosts its January general meeting, 7:30 p.m. at the Bracebridge Seniors’ Centre, 54 Dominion St. Escape the winter blues during a presentation of “Gardens of France and England” by Rosemary Carrington. Refreshments, door prizes. Everyone welcome. Info: 645-9760/2086.

Jan. 28: BLOOD DONOR CLINIC, 1 to 7:30 p.m. at Bracebridge Sportsplex, 110 Clearbrook Trail. Call 1-888-2-DONATE.

Gravenhurst

Jan. 16: PREFERRED HEALTH CARE SERVICES CAREER FAIR for registered nurses, registered practical nurses and person support workers, 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 231 Hotchkiss St. Info: 905-771-2765 ext. 3250, hr@prefhealthcare.com or www.prefhealthcare.com.

Jan. 16: KARAOKE at Boston Pizza at 9 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Jan. 26: PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND FAMILY FUN DAY, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walker’s Point Community Centre, $6 per person. Sponsored by Snowcrest Riders. Breakfast of pancakes and sausages. Mini-snowputt, snow horseshoes, visit with the Muskoka Wildlife Centre. Hot chocolate, tea and coffee available all day. Info: 687-7921, www.snowcrestriders.com.

Port Carling & Area

Jan. 16: RECOVERY INT., a self-help group offering a method to control anxiety, fears, nervous symptoms, anger, insecurity, jealousy, hopelessness. Meets every Wednesday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Windermere United Church. Everyone welcome. Call June at 769-3515 or Maureen at 769-3882.

Jan. 18: FISH & CHIPS, every Friday at the Port Carling legion, 5:30 p.m.

Jan. 19: POTLUCK DINNER, 5:30 p.m. at Ullswater Hall. Bring a casserole and dessert to share, and your own plates and cutlery. A fundraising cake walk will take place after dinner. Everyone welcome. Info: 769-3830.

Huntsville & Area

Jan. 16: PUBLIC MEETING ON DORSET BALL DIAMOND REHABILITATION PROJECT, 7 p.m. at Dorset Recreation Centre. All are welcome and children are encouraged to participate with thoughts on playground structure. Info: 766-9968 or drc@algonquinhighlands.ca.

Jan. 23: TOWN HALL MEETING with MP Tony Clement and John Baird, minister of the environment, 7 to 9 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 232, 21 Veteran’s Way. To discuss the environment and other issues of interest to residents of Parry Sound and Muskoka. Info: 789-4640 or 1-866-375-8669.

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