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'WHAT'S GOING ON IN WASAGA BEACH' Category

Wasaga Warriors Soccer Adult House League Starting This Year In Wasaga Beach

To quote Bill Shankly soccer “is not a matter of life and death, it is more important than that.”

The brand new Wasaga Warriors Adult House League is being run for the first time. It is open to Men and Women 18 years of age and older. The games will be played at Klondike Park. The Wasaga Warriors S.C. has been successfully running for 17 years now in the Simcoe County Senior Soccer League under H.D.S.A. and are now an over 45 men’s travel team. The house league will give people in the area an opportunity to play and have some fun.

Registration forms for the house league are available from Mike Gerrior at gerrior0827@rogers.com and must be returned by April 1st.

Please note that there is a women’s league also playing in Wasaga Beach. They are now in their second year and the contact for them is, Jenny Marley at 429-2317 or jennymarley@hotmail.com in case there might be some confusion.

Go Snowmobiling For Free In Wasaga Beach

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) ‘Go Snowmobiling’ – Give it a Try! Tour in Wasaga Beach

February 25th to 28th and March 4th to 7th.

Winners (from local radio contests AND those selected through this web site), will receive …

• A complete rider orientation, training and testing session for safe operation of a snowmobile.
• Use of snowmobile suits, boots, gloves and helmets to ensure comfort and safety.
• An escorted Ride around the region where the winners will get a chance to get a feel for what snowmobiling is all about.
• An experienced local OFSC snowmobile club rider and a member of the Go Snowmobiling team will lead each riding group.
• We will set a pace that will be comfortable for new riders and ensure that all guests ride with care and control.
• The ride will last approximately one hour and there will be 2 rides per day.
• After the tour each rider will receive a sponsored goodie bag full of prizes and freebies to take home and share.

Snowman Mania In Wasaga Beach Starts Tomorrow

Snowman Mania February 12th to 15th in Wasaga Beach

*What better way to get around to all the events then to ‘Ride the Wave’. Purchase your collectors Snowman Mania button for $2.00 and get free transportation all weekend long. The button also allows you to access the many amenities at the Wasaga Beach YMCA for the duration of the weekend. Limited buttons are available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce, Foodland, Boston Pizza, 97.7 The Beach, Beach Builders Home Hardware, Canadian Tire, RBC Royal Bank, TD Canada Trust – both locations, The Wasaga Sun, Wasaga IDA Pharmacy and Wasaga Beach YMCA*

Friday February 12
Make and Take 10:30am – 11:30am. Children ages 2 to 6 are invited to make and take crafts at the library. This free event is sponsored by Early Years Learning Centre. Please call 446-0816 to register.

Winter Crafts 2:00pm – 3:00pm. If you are between the ages of 6 – 10 and would like to explore your crafty side please join us at the library for Winter Crafts. This is a free event but please register by calling 429-5481.

Outdoor Skating 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Come enjoy skating under the stars. This free public event is taking place at the Oakview Woods outdoor skating rink. Sponsored by the Town of Wasaga Beach.

BINGO doors open at 5:30pm. The Lions Club of Wasaga Beach is hosting a special edition of Friday night BINGO. Come experience the fun and have a chance to win the $1,000 jackpot. Located at the Lions Den inside the RecPlex.

Chili Cook-off 5:30pm – 7:00pm. Ready-Set-Cook! The official kickoff to Snowman Mania wouldn’t be complete without a chili cook-off. Local teams have been formed and have been working hard to perfect their chili. Come taste for yourself and be the judge. Dress warm because this event is held outdoor at the RecPlex. Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Foodland and the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Youth Valentines Dance 7:00pm – 9:00pm. What better way to celebrate Valentines Day then a dance. This event is for grades 5 – 8 and is taking place inside the gymnasium at the RecPlex. Tickets are $5.00 and must be purchased in advance at the RecPlex office or the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday February 13

Discovery Ski/Scavenger Hunt 9:00am – 4:00pm. Enjoy everything the Wasaga Nordic Centre has to offer but with a twist. Bring the family out to discover skiing and take part in a scavenger hunt. Ski rentals are available.

Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club Poker Run 9:00am – 4:00pm. For all you die hard snowmobiler’s this event is for you! Starting at the Wasaga Beach Snowmobile Club House hands are just $10 each or 3 for $25. For more information please contact Ron at 715-2779.

Event Mania 10:00am – 4:00pm Come celebrate what winter is all about…FUN! We have something for every member of the family.Performances by the Lumber Jack Company – 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm Ice Carving Demonstrations – 10:30am, 1:30pm.Hot Air Balloon Rides (weather permitting) – 11:00 – 4:00pm. Sleigh rides, snowshoeing, face painting, pony rides and MORE! All activities are taking place at the Stonebridge Town Centre. Sponsored by Stonebridge Town Centre and the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Snowshoeing 12:00pm – 2:00pm.Discover snowshoeing with the entire family. This free event is taking place at the Oakview Woods Gazebo. Come stroll through the woods, follow the nature signs and test your skills. No experience is required. Snowshoes will be provided. Sponsored by the Ganaraska Hiking Club of Wasaga Beach.

Fire Show and Winter Fireworks Display 7:00pm.Performing LIVE before the fireworks Fire Guy! A one hour fire show taking place at the Stonebridge Town Centre. Come out to see amazing fire eating, fire juggling and tricks that will amaze the whole family! To wrap up the evening fireworks will light up the sky at the Stonebridge Town Centre. Sponsored by Stonebridge Town Centre and the Town of Wasaga Beach.
Sunday February 14

Pancake Breakfast 9:00am – 12:00pm. Bring the entire family out to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Wasaga Beach Lion’s Den located within the RecPlex. An Olympic torch runner will be on location for pictures with the Torch. Adults $5 children $3 a maximum of $15 per family.

Shop the Beach and Win Draw 12:00pm. Make sure to get your ballot in! Presented by the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce the Shop the Beach and Win campaign will be having its final draw in the Canadian Tire parking lot. The first price winner will be awarded a $500 shopping spree and second place will be awarded $250 shopping spree. Sponsored by 97.7 the Beach and the Town of Wasaga Beach.

Toboggan Party 1:00pm – 3:30pm. It’s the biggest and fastest hill in Wasaga Beach located at the Wasaga Sands Park. Bring your toboggan and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available. Sponsored by Wasaga Beach Rotary Club and the Wasaga Beach Kinette Club.

Snow Sculpting 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Lighthouse Community Church will be hosting a snow sculpture event for families at 800 Sunnidale Road on Sunday. A light snack and hot chocolate will served following. Families are asked to bring their own shovels, food coloring and any other tools or props they will need for their design.

Puppet Show 3:00pm. Family themed puppet show taking place at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. The show has free admission and is open to all ages
Monday February 15

Family Skate 1:00pm – 3:00pm. What better way to celebrate Family Day than coming out to the Wasaga Stars Arena for a FREE family Skate. Come meet Canadian Basketball Olympian Rowan Barrett, who has played on the National Team, as well as the Toronto Raptors. Bring your camera to get a picture with the 2010 Olympic Torch and with a Canadian Olympian. Plus enter to win free prizes including an authentic Team Canada Olympic Hockey Sweater autographed by the entire 2010 Canadian Olympic Women’s Team. This all age event is sponsored by Royal Bank Wasaga Beach Branch.

YMCA 10:00am – 5:00pm. Bring the family out to the Wasaga Beach YMCA for a full day of family fun. Make sure you purchase your Snowman Mania button to access the YMCA for free!

Cross County Skiing and Snowshoeing 9:00am – 5:00pm. Come enjoy over 7 ski trails at the Wasaga Nordic Centre. From novice to expert the Wasaga Nordic Centre is your one stop shop for family fun. Ski and snowshoe rentals are available.

Snow Mania This Weekend In Wasaga Beach & On Saturday “Event Mania” At Stonebridge Town Centre

Snow Mania in Wasaga Beach this family weekend  and on Saturday Stonebridge Town Centre Hosts “Event Mania”:

4 Ways To Create More Time

“There’s not enough hours in the day”

An often heard excuse for not getting on with some new project whether it be investing in real estate or getting a home ready to list.

With thanks to Shae Bynes at biggerpockets.com here are 4 ways to create those extra hours in the day:

“#1: Turn off the television.

There is nothing else that has provided me with more time than turning off the television at the beginning of this year.  Sure, use your DVR to record your favorite shows and watch them later, but be selective with the recording too because you just won’t have the time to watch ALL of it even if it is at a later time/date!

#2: Make a priority list every evening before going to sleep

Not only does this clear your head so you can sleep peacefully (plus let your subconscious do a little work while you sleep), but it also allows you to begin your days knowing precisely want needs to be done.   My priority list is only 6 items long and frankly sometimes I don’t always get the 6 items done – maybe only 4 or 5, but the list is incredibly helpful and a major timesaver.  Whenever I forget to do this and try to do it in the morning, it throws me off and typically wastes up to an hour of time that I could’ve spent accomplishing something.

#3: Ignore your cell phone (or better yet, turn it off!)

Phones are highly disruptive. If you’re in the middle of accomplishing items on your priority list and the phone rings, ignore it!  This is why voicemail was invented.  You can call the person back once you’re ready – it will be ok, trust me!

#4: Wake up earlier – between 5:00 or 6:00 AM

Simply stated, it is absolutely amazing how much can be done in the quiet time before everyone else in the house wakes up.  Try it for a week and you will see a noticeable difference in productivity and stick with it.”

Family Day Weekend Blue Mountain

Annual Family Day holiday weekend at Blue Mountain February 13th, 14th & 15th

Celebrate the annual Family Day holiday weekend at Ontario’s favourite ski village with FREE activities for 3 full days.  Free-Flying Birds of Prey shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, Human Gyroscope, Horse & Carriage Rides, Face Painting.
FIRE & SNOW Event Feb. 14 featuring Fire Performers, DJ and Torch Light Parade.

Plus stay in touch with Olympic coverage on the Gigantic Outdoor TV.

Wasaga Beach Chamber Of Commerce; “What’s Happening In Wasaga Beach”

Wasaga Beach Chamber Of Commerce; “What’s Happening In Wasaga Beach” Community Calendar January 28th 2010

First Ever World Cup Ski Cross at Blue Mountain

ROCKSTAR Ski Cross Grand Prix -January 19th & 20th at Blue Mountain

Come out and witness the most spectacular winter sport and Olympic Qualifiers!

The International Ski Federation (FIS) World Cup tour is finally coming to Southern Ontario www.skicrossgrandprix.ca

The Rockstar Ski Cross Grand Prix hosted at Blue Mountain Resort, part of the FIS Freestyle World Cup, will showcase the world’s best ski cross racers – including Canadian World Cup and World Championship medalists – just weeks before the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Canadian ski racers, such as Ashleigh McIvor, the 2009 FIS World Champion in ski cross and Stanley Hayer, the 2009 Winter X-Games winner and multiple World Cup medalists, will be racing in front of a home crowd for the first time ever at Blue Mountain!   SCHEDULE

The Rockstar Ski Cross Grand Prix will be broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet across Canada in two one-hour shows on Feb. 6-7. Show times in each region can be found by clicking on FIS Freestyle World Cup at www.SkiTelevision.com/broadcastschedule.aspx

Snow Mania Is Coming To Wasaga Beach

It’s almost time for Snow Mania in Wasaga Beach

Starting on Friday, February 12, 2010, various venues throughout Wasaga Beach will be host to Snowman Mania, with a variety of winter activities for the whole family.

Olympic Torch In Wasaga Beach December 29th

Olympic Torch relay reaches Wasaga Beach on Day 61

At 11-12am the torch will be carried from The Wasaga Beach Public Library at 120 Glenwood Drive. The route turns right on to Main Street, left on to River Road West and stops at the Wasaga Stars Arena.

Torchbearers will carry the Olympic Torch for 300 metre intervals.

The RBC at 654 River Road West will be serving free pizza from Boston Pizza and handing out free pompoms and thunder sticks.

Between 10am and 11am the library is inviting people to make Olympic Torches .