Bracebridge

March 5: MUSKOKA STAMP CLUB MEETING, 7:30 p.m. at Bracebridge Public School. Guests welcome. Info: 645-4635.

March 6: BRACEBRIDGE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING, 7 p.m. at Monck Public School. Info: 645-4223.

March 7: WORLD DAY OF PRAYER ECUMENICAL SERVICE, 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 541 Cedar Lane. Prepared by the women of Guyana, see how God’s wisdom provides new understanding.

March 7 through April: KARAOKE CONTEST, $1000 first prize. Qualifying rounds 10 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Purple Pig. Registration $5 per singer. Bring your friends — singers qualify by crowd response.

March 10: CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY with Maria Duncalf, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Daphne’s Drop In, Women’s Resource Centre, 29 Manitoba St. Info: 646-2122.

Gravenhurst

March break activities at the library: All programs are free, and run from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Register at the library in person or by phoning 687-3382.

March 10: All ages can attend Sing Silly Sing Clown School, make costumes and join a clown parade.

March 11: Children ages 5 to 9 can transform themselves into circus performers and try juggling, balancing and magic tricks.

March 12: An opportunity for ages 3 to 8 to practise their animal training skills at Animal Acts day.

March 13: Cirque du Librairie for ages 5 to 10. Meet Tyler Laffin, a local author for a preview of his books.

March 14: All ages will wind up circus week with Jammin & Boppin

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March 5 through April: KARAOKE CONTEST, $1000 first prize. Qualifying rounds 10 to 11 p.m. every Wednesday and Thursday at KJ’s Albion. Registration $5 per singer. Bring your friends — singers qualify by crowd response.

March 8 through March 15: Gravenhurst Salvation Army Thrift Store SILENT AUCTION, with 70 items to bid on. Auction closes on March 15 at 3 p.m. sharp!

March 8: PARKER/WELLS LADIES DARTS TOURNAMENT at the legion, $40 per team. Sign-in closes at 10:30 a.m.

March 11: CRUISING GEORGIAN BAY with Leslie and Peter Terry, 7 p.m. at Gravenhurst Public Library. Free admission. Info: 687-3382.

March 11: BUDGETING FOR HOME OWNERSHIP: an informative evening seminar for home buyers. Get the financial knowledge you need to buy your new home. At TD Canada Trust, Gravenhurst, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Info: Jacqui Semkow, 646-4238 or semkoj@td.com.

March 15: FREE TAX CLINIC, 10:20 a.m. to 2:40 p.m., at Gravenhurst Public Library. Volunteers will prepare tax returns at no charge where incomes are $25,000 or less (no business returns). To register or for information call 687-3382.

March 16: EASTER FLOWER SALE at Knox Presbyterian Church. Lilies, tulips, daffodils or hyacinth $7, mums $8, hydrangea (3 or 4 blooms) $15. Orders placed by March 16 for pickup March 19, 1 to 5:30 p.m. To order: Sheila 687-5513 or Karen 687-5521.

March 18: TRAVEL DOWN THE SNAKE RIVER IN THE YUKON with Steve Thomas, 7 p.m. at Gravenhurst Public Library. Free admission. Info: 687-3382.

Port Carling & Area

March 12: 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.

March 15: TURKEY SUPPER, hosted by the Windermere & District Lions Club, 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Raymond Community Centre, 2013 Hwy. 141. Tickets $12 or $6 for children under 12. Preschoolers admitted free.

Special notice
Canadian Red Cross needs TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS. Flexible basis: choose your own schedule and hours. $0.32/km reimbursement provided. Contact Christy Skelly, 721-3313 ext. 277; 1-800-387-2251; christy.skelly@redcross.ca.

If your organization is planning a community event or fundraiser, submit your information to us at examnews@muskoka.com.