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Upcoming Events
- May - June - July - August - September - October - November -
Discovery Routes' partners from across the region have exciting events happening throughout the winter! Take a look and see what's going on in the Near North! If you have an event that you would like us to post, please contact us and let us know!
MAY
Saturdays in May - 9:00 am Laurier Woods Guided Walks Friends of Laurier Woods will be providing guided hikes on the Laurier Woods trails every Saturday in May. Take this chance to view spring birds, turtles, and early wildflowers. Those interested are asked to meet at the Brule Street entrance at 9:00 am.
May 9 - 10, 2008 - Begins at 5:00 pm on Friday VMUTS Spring Rally The Rally begins with a night ride on Friday, May 9, with registration between 5:00pm and 6:00pm at the Legion in Mattawa. Two ride options are available on Saturday, ending with a dinner at the Legion, and the registration fee includes a free trail pass for Sunday. For further information about this event, and for registration forms, visit the VMUTS website.
May 9 - 10, 2008 Magnetawan Wood'n'Things Rendezvous - Wood Artisan's Showcase This event takes place at the Magnetawan Community Centre and Pavilion. Tickets are available at Magnetawan Bait & Tackle, Magnetawan Inn, Summer's Attic, B.F. Welcome Centre, and Zak's in Sundridge. Schedule of Events:
For more information about this event, please call (705) 387-1452 or (705) 384-7830.
May 10, 2008 Tim Horton's Community Clean Up Day The Community Clean Up Day will focus on several communities in North Bay, probably including Marshall Park Drive, McKeown Avenue, and Trout Lake Road. Tim Horton's will pitch in gloves, a few t-shirts, and coffee and donuts for the early risers. Keep in touch with North Bay Blooms through their website for upcoming details.
May 12 - June 1, 2008 Workplace Pedometer Challenge Registration runs until April 22. To register yourself and your workplace for this event, contact Michelle Cundari at michelle@nbdhu.on.ca
May 21, 2008 (date changed from the May 14) Discovery Routes Executive Committee Meeting
May 21, 2008 - 9:00 am Gateway Walkers National Walking Weekend Meet the Gateway Walkers at the Nipissing Plaza, 390 Lakeshore Drive to celebrate National Walking Weekend by hitting the streets! For information about this event, contact Michelle Michaels at (705) 752-1327 or at rmichael@vianet.ca.
May 24, 2008 Cycle for Autism For more information, send an email to cycleforautismnb@live.ca.
May 25, 2008 - Check-in begins at 8:00am, with the walk beginning at 10:00am Super Cities Walk for MS Join the MS Society of Canada on their Super Cities Walk for MS on Sunday, May 25 at the North Bay Waterfront Rotary Shelter. To register for this walk, visit this website.
May North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority's Earth Week The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is aiming to raise awareness of the planet's diversity and to foster an appreciation of animals and plants that inhabit the Earth. This program is separated into a school component program, and an evening program that is open to the public. For further information, contact the NBMCA at (705) 474-5420 or visit their website.
JUNE
May 12 - June 1, 2008 Workplace Pedometer Challenge Registration runs until April 22. To register yourself and your workplace for this event, contact Michelle Cundari at michelle@nbdhu.on.ca
June 1, 2008 East Parry Sound Field Naturalist Club Turtle Join the East Parry Sound Field Naturalist Club at the Legion in South River at 7:00 pm for a Turtle Talk. For more information, check out South River's website.
June 1, 2008 - 10:00 am JDRF - TELUS Walk to Cure Diabetes Registration is from 8:30
- 9:45 am and the walk begins at 10:00 am. Come
out and join the hundreds of supporters who rally together to not only
to raise money to support juvenile diabetes research, but to enjoy the
fun-filled day. Help us to rid the world of diabetes the money
raised by this walk will be our catapult throwing diabetes far, far
away.
June 6 - 7, 2008 Callander Celtfest This year, the Callander Celtfest will be held at the Best Western on Lakeshore Drive in North Bay. For full details about this event, please visit their website.
June 11, 2008 (tentative) Discovery Routes Coordinating Council Meeting
June 21, 2008 Annual Northern Pike Tournament For information about this event, please contact the Sturgeon River House Museum by email or by calling (705) 753-4716.
June 21, 2008 - 10:30 am Hike for Life Join the Powassan Recreation Committee on a "Hike for Life" on the Pines Trails. On June 21, at 10:30 am, the walk starts at Veteran's Memorial Park (corner of Main Street and Memorial Park Drive). For more information, contact Nicky Kunkel at (705) 724-2813 or at nkunkel@powassan.net.
June 28, 2008 - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm North Bay Kids Triathlon - North Bay Cycling Club This triathlon is for kids, ages 6-15 years old and is taking place at the Olmstead Beach on Lakeside Drive. Kids aged 6-9 - $25 Kids aged 10-15 - $30 For full details about the triathlon, and registration information, please visit their website.
June 29, 2008 - 9:00 am North Bay Triathlon - North Bay Cycling Club This triathlon includes 1 km of swimming, 32 km of biking, and 8.4 km of running, and begins at the Olmstead Beach on Lakeside Drive. This event can be completed as an individual or as part of a team. Before June 1, the fee for and individual participant is $50, and after June 1, the fee increases to $65. For teams, the fee before June 1 is $99, with an increase to $120 after June 1. For complete details about this triathlon and registration information, please visit their website.
JULY
July 1, 2008 - Registration from 9:00 am to 9:30 am, race begins at about 9:40 am Canada Day Road Race This event is made up of two races, a 5 km race and a 10 km race. Registration and a fee of $20 is required to participate For more information about this event, visit their website, or call (705) 493-0080 (evenings only)
July 4, 5, & 6, 2008 Parry Sound 26th Annual Sportbike Rally For information about this rally, visit their website.
July 19, 2008 Lost in the Rocks and Trees Bike Race For more information, please visit their website.
July 24 - 27, 2008 Mattawa Voyageur Days For daily schedules, lists of events and performers, and for further information regarding this yearly anticipated event, please visit their website or call 1-800-267-4222.
July 26, 2008 La Vase Portages Heritage Canoe Day For information about this event, please visit their website.
July 27, 2008 North Bay Duathlon For more information, visit their website or call (705) 840-0173.
AUGUST
August 2 - 3, 2008 North Bay's Summer in the Park Fun for the whole family at North Bay's waterfront. For information about this event, keep checking their website for updates.
August 7 - 10, 2008 South River's Festival of the Arts Daily workshops, presentations, and artist showcases throughout this weekend celebrating South River's talents. Please visit their website for more information.
August 9, 2008 Forgotten Trails 5 km Hike
SEPTEMBER
September 13, 2008 Magnetawan's 5 - 10 km Run More information TBA.
September 17, 2008 (tentative) Discovery Routes Executive Committee Meeting
September 21, 2008 3rd Annual Active Running & Therapy Centre's Trail Run For further information, visit their website or call (705) 497-0004.
September 26 - 27, 2008 Magnetawan Fall ATV Rally Early registration for this weekend of ATV fun is now available at only $105.00 + GST per rider. For more information or to register, call (705) 384-7830 or (705) 387-1452 or visit their website.
OCTOBER
October 3 & 4, 2008 VMUTS Fall Rally Please visit their website for more information.
October 15, 2008 (tentative) Discovery Routes Coordinating Council Meeting Discovery Routes AGM
NOVEMBER
November 12, 2008 (tentative) Discovery Routes Executive Committee Meeting
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