| Start Date of Event | Event | Event Description | Posted By | Posted On |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday May 9th | Another One Bites the Dust | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00pm. Another One Bites the Dust, Canada’s tribute to Queen, captures the essence of a band that transformed the music industry and set lofty standards for those who followed. Another One Bites The Dust will set the stage for a flash back to one of the World's finest group of rock musicians! Tickets: Adult $29.50 | Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Saturday May 10th | Cottage Strife | At the Stockey Centre, 7:30pm. Cottage Strife Tickets: Adult $20 Child $10 |
Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Saturday May 10th | Yard Sale!!!! | Yard Sale/Computer Sale Saturday May 10th @ 39 River st from 7 to 3, Lots of Computers, Computer Parts, Electronics, Tv's, Even A Playstation 2 System Way to much to list for more info on the computers please visit http://computeryardsale.piczo.com/?g=1&cr=1# |
Pat | Friday May 9th |
| Saturday May 10th | The Physical Challenge - Wheelchair Stroll | Interested in participatin in a Wheelchair Stroll to explore accessibility. Join us on Saturday May 10th at 10:00a.m. and wheel your way from the Charles W. Stockey centre to The Friends. Participants and volunteers needed. |
Laura Suchan-Holmes | Friday April 4th |
| Tuesday May 13th | Breakfast with the Mayor | Community Living Annual Breakfast with the Mayor May 13, 2008 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the BOCC. Theme: Diversity Guest Speakers: Sharon Dumas Tickets: Available from Donna L. at Community Living Parry Sound, 38 Joseph Street. 746-9330. $10.00 per adult, $5.00 per child under 12. |
Community Living Parry Sound | Wednesday April 16th |
| Tuesday May 13th | Joseph Kertes | At the Stockey Centre, 7:30pm. Set during the Second World War, Gratitude tells the story of a Hungarian Jewish family that is saved from deportation by a cousin, only to banish that same cousin from their lives as soon as the war is over. Tickets: Adult $12 Senior/Student $11 Reading Series $50 | Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Thursday May 15th | Law Enforcement Torch Run | On the 15th of May 2008 at 11am the West Parry Sound OPP will be participating in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The Run will begin at 11am at the Parry Sound Fire Station and will end at the Parry Sound Mall. Come and cheer on your local Special Olympians! |
West Parry Sound OPP | Tuesday February 26th |
| Saturday May 17th | yard sale/bake sale/book sale | Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Book Sale Sat. May 17th 7am-10am at 24 Joseph St. We are bringing our treasures to raise money for books and playground equipment and donating a portion to local charities. There will be a "sun safety" booth set up outside with the yard sale and a book sale inside. 774-9222 | Christine | Thursday May 8th |
| Saturday May 17th | yard sale/bake sale/book sale | Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Book Sale Sat. May 17th 24 Joseph St. We are bringing our treasures to raise money for books, playground equipment and to donate a portion to local charities. There will be a "sun safety" booth set up outside also with the yard sale and a book sale inside. 774-9222 Christine | Christine | Thursday May 8th |
| Thursday May 22nd | Illumination Inclusion | 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come to the Waubano Beach for "Illuminating Inclusion". Local community groups and individuals have been decorating glass lanterns in their own unique style for this event. They will come together during the evening of May 22 to create a beautiful representation of Diversity and Inclusion. Anyone interested in making lanterns is asked to drop them off at 38 Joseph St. Come out and seeing the diverse lanterns sparking on the beach! |
Community Living Parry Sound | Wednesday April 16th |
| Saturday May 24th | Parry Sound Muskoka Walk for ALS | The 1st Annual Parry Sound/Muskoka Walk for ALS will take place on Saturday May 24 at the Parry Sound Town Beach. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the 5 km Walk starts at 10 a.m. ALS (or Lou Gehrig's disease) is a fatal neuromuscular disease with no known cure. For more info visit www.als.ca/events. | ALS Walk Committee | Tuesday March 25th |
| Friday May 30th | Annual Early Bird Slo Pitch Tournament | Early Bird Mixed Slo Pitch Tournament Friday May 30th, & Saturday May 31st $200 entry fee Great warm up to the slo pitch season! Great fun family oriented event in support of St. Peter's School playground. For more information contact Dave McDougall 746-7196 |
St. Peter's School | Wednesday April 30th |
| Saturday May 31st | Garage Sale | Garage sale @ 5 Tudhope Street, lots of different items for sale including Movies, Camping Supplies, Kitchen Stuff and more. Proceeds going towards the Parry Sound Brownie Unit | Parry Sound Brownies | Thursday April 10th |
| Saturday June 7th | yard sale | Street yard sale. Sat. June 7th 8am-1pm. Skerryvore Circle/Duff Cres in Taylors Subdivision Something for everyone. Household, childrens clothing, a little bit of everything. |
Marcia | Tuesday May 6th |
| Saturday June 7th | yard sale | Street yard sale Sat. June 7th. 8am-1pm Something for everyone. Household, childrens clothing, a little bit of everything. |
Marcia | Saturday May 3rd |
| Friday June 13th | Natalie MacMaster | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00pm. With 10 albums under her belt, the versatile performer has a wide range of styles. Although she is especially adept in Celtic music, Natalie MacMaster always brings something new to the mix with each of her outstanding CDs. The latest, Yours Truly, pays homage to her Cape Breton roots. Natalie MacMaster is exceptionally brilliant because she manages to keep with her signature sound while adding unique innovations all the time. Tickets: Adult $43 Senior/Student $40 | Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Tuesday June 17th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre 7:00pm. “Kicking” off the season on June 17th is Kick Ptarmigan!. Parry Sound locals Duncan Bell and MArtin Jenkins formed this band in 2007. They have both been involved in the music scene for some time and were brought together by their mutual interest in broadening its scope. Kick Ptarmigan! concentrates on acoustic and folk-rock music. Featured in the 2007 Parry Sound Idol (they came in second!), Kick Ptarmigan! is sure to be something new that everyone can enjoy. Free Admission |
Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Tuesday June 24th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:00pm. June 24 brings the winners of the Band/Group category in the 2007 Parry Sound Idol, ...And the Hero Dies... to the Stockey patio. Featuring Tyson King on lead vocals and rhythm guitar,Lloyd McArton playing the lead guitar, Josh McEwen as bass/backing vocals, and Robert Vincent on the drums, this group has their own unique sound that is a mix of metal, alternative and rock. Free Admission |
Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Thursday June 26th | An Acoustic Evening with John McGown | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00pm. John McGown crafted a set of songs that reflect his musical influences as well and personal experiences, resulting in a debut album full of acoustic roots music that could be played easily alongside Blue Rodeo or Steve Earle. Tickets: Adult $15 | Zeuter | Tuesday April 8th |
| Sunday June 29th | Canada Day Fair | The Pointe au Baril Chamber of Commerce will be having a Canada Day Fair on June 29 starting at 10.00a.m. WE NEED ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS as we are having arts and crafts on this special day. Our fair will be at the Pointe au Baril Community Centre, in the hall and in the yard. Please call Joan Emery for information or a sign up form 366-2517 |
Joan Emery | Monday March 17th |
| Monday June 30th | Schoolz Out 08 | D Major Productions Presents "Schoolz Out 08". Monday, June 30th, 6pm at the B.O.C.C. 7 bands for 10 bucks. The Fitzpatrick Incident, The Box Social Madness, The Vera Lynn Tragedy, This Rigid Empire, And The Hero Dies, Treestar, and The Mylings. Advance tickets are $10.00 and are available at Terry The Computer Guy, Puff And Stuff, and Parry Sound Quick Cash or it's $15.00 at the door. This is an all ages event so THERE WILL BE SECURITY (male and female) policing the event. |
D Major Productions | Friday May 9th |
| Tuesday July 1st | FREE Paddle Night! The Squall Goes To Town | The Squall Goes to Town - FREE EVENT! See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations to the Sail Parry Sound Youth Programme welcome. |
White Squall Paddling Centre | Tuesday February 5th |
| Tuesday July 8th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:00 pm. Come out to the Stockey Centre this summer and enjoy the performances of Bands on the Bay. Featuring local talent, this event overlooks the gorgeous waters of Georgian Bay. This year, prepare for a line-up that mixes the new and the old into something truly spectacular. Free Admission |
Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Tuesday July 8th | FREE Paddle Night! The Squall Goes To Town | The Squall Goes to Town - FREE EVENT! See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations to the Sail Parry Sound Youth Programme welcome. |
White Squall Paddling Centre | Tuesday February 5th |
| Tuesday July 15th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:00 pm. Come out to the Stockey Centre this summer and enjoy the performances of Bands on the Bay. Featuring local talent, this event overlooks the gorgeous waters of Georgian Bay. This year, prepare for a line-up that mixes the new and the old into something truly spectacular. Free Admission |
Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Tuesday July 15th | FREE Paddle Night! The Squall Goes To Town | The Squall Goes to Town - FREE EVENT! See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations to the Sail Parry Sound Youth Programme welcome. |
White Squall Paddling Centre | Tuesday February 5th |
| Wednesday July 16th | Howard Engel | At the Stockey Centre, 7:30 pm. Howard Engel’s enduring detective Benny Cooperman is back in East of Suez. Benny finds intrigue and suspense amid the denizens of Murinam (a fictional country which has the feel and look of a former French colony), when he is persuaded to investigate the death of an old schoolmate. Howard Engel is the winner of numerous literary awards, including the 2005 Writers’ Trust of Canada Matt Cohen Award, the Harbourfront Festival Prize for Canadian Literature and an Arthur Ellis Award for Crime Fiction. Tickets: Adult: $12, Senior/Student: $11, Reading Series: $50 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Friday July 18th | Arts & Craft Sale | 32nd Annual Art in the Park, Market Square downtown Parry Sound. Over 100 Artist & Crafters displaying their work. Balloons & Entertainment for Children, Free Admission, Food available on site. July 18th 9 am -7pm, July 19 9 am - 5 pm & July 20th 10am-4 pm. for more information call 746-2958 |
ART IN THE PARK | Tuesday May 6th |
| Tuesday July 22nd | FREE Paddle Night! The Squall Goes To Town | The Squall Goes to Town - FREE EVENT! See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations to the Sail Parry Sound Youth Programme welcome. |
White Squall Paddling Centre | Tuesday February 5th |
| Tuesday July 29th | FrEE Paddle Night! The Squall Goes To Town | The Squall Goes to Town - FREE EVENT! See you at Sail Parry Sound’s dock from 6:30 – 8:30pm EVERY TUESDAY evening in July and August for free test paddling of the latest in canoes and kayaks. Donations to the Sail Parry Sound Youth Programme welcome. |
White Squall Paddling Centre | Tuesday February 5th |
| Sunday August 17th | Shane Yellowbird | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00 pm. The Juno-nominated country artist is coming to the Stockey stage. With well-known favourites such as “Pickup Truck”, “They’re All About You” and “I Remember the Music” from his debut CD Life is Calling My Name, this show is not one to be missed. Yellowbird’s songs focus more on happy themes rather than the typical depressing ones making this talented artist a breath of fresh air. Newcomer Alex J. Robinson will be opening. Tickets: Adult: $32 , Senior/Student: $30, Summer Series Pass: $175 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Tuesday August 19th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:00 pm. Come out to the Stockey Centre this summer and enjoy the performances of Bands on the Bay. Featuring local talent, this event overlooks the gorgeous waters of Georgian Bay. This year, prepare for a line-up that mixes the new and the old into something truly spectacular. Free Admission | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Wednesday August 20th | Classic Albums Live: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00 pm. This “note-for-note, cut-for-cut” recreation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon is not a tribute band, but it is going to be a fantastic show. Craig Martin’s Classic Albums Live is taking the audience back to the past. Thought by many critics and fans to be Pink Floyd’s best album, Dark Side of the Moon features songs such as “The Great Gig in the Sky”, “Time” and “Money”. Don’t miss this chance to see this amazing performance. Tickets: Adult: $30,Senior/Student: $28, Summer Series Pass: $175 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Tuesday August 26th | Bands on the Bay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:00 pm. The familiar favourite, the Good Ole Boys, will be performing on August 26. The talented musicians are Craig Harley on piano, Bob Harley with the pedal stick guitar, Graham Harris as lead vocal, and Joe Whitaker on bass guitar and vocals. This band has a versatile play list. Their ability to play all styles of music is outstanding. Don’t miss this chance to see the Good Ole Boys in action. Free Admission | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Friday August 29th | Glass Tiger Live at the Stockey Centre | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00 pm. Back once again, Glass Tiger is putting on another concert, only this time they are filming it live at the Stockey Centre. Still sounding as good as ever, the familiar favourite will be performing popular songs such as “I’m Still Searching”, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” and “Diamond Sun”. They will be performing twice, so be sure to come out and view history in the making. Tickets: Adult: $42, Senior/Student: $39, Summer Series Pass: $175 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Saturday August 30th | Glass Tiger Live at the Stockey Centre | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00 pm. Back once again for this two-night concert, Glass Tiger is putting on another concert, only this time they are filming it live at the Stockey Centre. Still sounding as good as ever, the familiar favourite will be performing popular songs such as “I’m Still Searching”, “Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone)” and “Diamond Sun”. They will be performing twice, so be sure to come out and view history in the making. Tickets: Adult: $42, Senior/Student: $39, Summer Series Pass: $175 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Friday September 19th | The Wilkinsons | At the Stockey Centre, 8:00 pm. The Juno-award winning reality TV stars from Belleville, ON are coming to the Stockey Centre. This talented family is performing their well-loved songs from their latest album Home, as well as some from previous CDs, such as Highway. The Wilkinsons moved from Belleville to Nashville then back again. With four albums under their belt and numerous awards, these musical pros are sure to put on a good show. Tickets: Adult: $34, Senior/Student: $32, Summer Series Pass: $175 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
| Tuesday September 23rd | Elizabeth Hay | At the Stockey Centre, 7:30 pm. Late Nights on Air, winner of the 2007 Giller Prize, Canada’s premier literary award for fiction, takes place in the Canadian north in the mid 1970’s. A cast of eccentric, utterly beguiling characters, all transplants from elsewhere, form an unlikely group at the local CBC radio station. One summer four of them embark on a canoe trip far into the Arctic Barrens. Their loves and longings, their rivalries and entanglements, the stories of their pasts and what brought each of them to the North, form the centre of this novel. Tickets: Adult: $12, Senior/Student: $11, Reading Series: $50 | Stockey Centre | Saturday April 19th |
