Thursday, May 8
Pursuits Fundraiser May 8th at Lora Bay Golf Club. Live Auction. Come out for a night of fun and support GBSS High School Leadership Program. Tickets $30.00 Tickets available at GBSS or BVSS or call Mike Page/Rich Fletcher 519-538-1680.

Thursday, May 8
Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club Birding Walk. Meet at 6:00 p.m. at the Epping Lookout, Grey Road 7.  Bring binoculars.  Register with John at 519-599-5351.

Friday, May 9
At 5:30 p.m. there will be a Farmer's Supper at the Meaford Legion.  Enjoy social time and a full course meal for only $7.00.  Karaoke to follow at 9 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

Friday, May 9
Coffee with the Mayor - Francis Richardson will be at Earth Harvest Café in Meaford from 9 to 11 on Friday, May 9th.

Saturday, May 10
May Birthday Party at 2 p.m. at the Meaford Legion.  Meat draws, free light lunch and birthday cake served.  Everyone is invited to attend. Also at the Legion on Saturday, May 10 the Meaford Legion will be holding its final Pool Tournament of the season at 2 p.m.

New players are always welcome. Prizes, meat draws and light meal served.

Saturday, May 10
Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club Blantyre Spring Flower Hike. Meet at 1:30 p.m. at Blantyre on Grey Road 12 for a two-hour walk.  Leader: Joëlle  519-538-5766.

Saturday, May 10
RAMSS Annual Meeting, Woodford Community Hall, at 10:00 a.m..

Sunday, May 11
Mother's Day Tea 1 - 4 p.m., Admission is by donation. The Meaford Museum would like to help you recognize the women who enrich your life. Bring them down to the Museum on this special day for homemade goodies, tea/coffee and a beautiful afternoon with loved ones while enjoying the museum.  It's a calm, relaxing way to tell her how much you appreciate her in your life.

Monday, May 12
Meaford Garden Club: Meeting May 12: 7 p.m. North Gallery Meaford Hall.

(Note change in date of this meeting.) Greg Brooking from AnnanWay Nurseries will discuss trees: diseases, pests and weather effects. For information contact: 519 538-1711.

Monday, May 12
Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club Old Baldy Trillium Walk. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Old Baldy parking lot for a 2-hour walk to view the trilliums and other wildflowers.  Leader: Glenn 519-538-2178.

Tuesday, May 13
Prostate Cancer - Meaford & Area Support Group meets 7:00 p.m. Tuesday May 13 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Meaford. Speaker will be Dr. Shelby Worts, a Naturopathic doctor practicing in Collingwood. Visitors and spouses welcome. For info call 538-5713.

Tuesday, May 13
Grandparent Network: Come meet other grandparents who are supporting their grandchild. This group meets the second Tuesday night of each month at 7 p.m. Location is Community Living office at 834 2nd Ave. E. beside City Hall in downtown Owen Sound.  Contact Linda Stevenson at 519-370-0866  ext. 106.

Wednesday, May 14
Harmony North Chorus, Sweet Adelines Thornbury Chapter presents their annual Spring Fling Fashion Show on May 14th at the Beaver Valley Community Centre, Thornbury.  Fashions featured are from Coco Boutique, Meaford, Cecile Bead Shop, Meaford, Grey Heron Natural Designs, Thornbury, The Four Seasons Ladies Fashions, Collingwood, and The Style Studio, Collingwood. 

Also featured will be musical entertainment by the chorus, as well as our Region 16 Novice Quartet Award winner Rhythmix.  Decadent desserts, tea and coffee will be served.  Door prizes.  Tickets are $15.00, available at the door or call Pat Dennis, 519-599-6981.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:00 p.m. start.

May 16, 17, 18
Meaford United Church Homecoming Weekend. Celebrate as Meaford United celebrates 100 years. Tickets still available for weekend events: Pancake Breakfast $5.00, Chicken Barbecue $20.00, Elvis Gospel Concert $10.00. For tickets and more info call Verna@538 3828 or Barbara 538 1412 or go to muc@bmts.com. Lots of free activities as well.

Sat. May 17, Sun. May 18
Walters Falls Community Centre; Giant Yard and Plant Sale; Sat. and Sun. May 17th. and 18th.  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  For information 538-5944.

Saturday, May 17
Annual Garage and Trunk Sale at Riverside Community Centre (St. Vincent Con. 7) Starts at 8 a.m. Rent a table or space $10.00. Special Features; Hamburgers, Hot dogs, Refreshments, Bake Table. For Information call Janice at 519-538-2938

Wednesday, May 21
Caregiver Support Group of the Alzheimer Society will meet at L.E. Shore Memorial Library board room, 183 Bruce St. S., Thornbury, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., for information and support for those caring for a person with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. Information: 519-376-7230 or 519-538-3035.

Friday, May 23
The Bighead River Foodgrains Project is hosting a Spring Gospel Concert to be held at Knox Presbyterian Church on Friday May 23 at 7.30 p.m. Featuring the Coming Home Trio, Jennifer Potter Soloist, New Freedom Quartet, and the Knox Presbyterian Bell Choir. Tickets $ 10, Children $ 5, available at the church and from Truus Dales 519-538-5409

Saturday, May 24
The Meaford Legion is presenting "Music for Young Minds"  at 7 p.m. Live bands featuring area talent.   All ages are welcome.  $5.00 cover charge. The Lounge will be open, must be 19+. Everyone welcome. For more information call 519-538-1121.

May 23-24
The Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club is having a Yard Sale, Silent Auction, Bake Sale and Plant Sale at the Church of Christ, Nelson Street, Meaford on Friday May 23, at 12:00 noon till 6:00 p.m. and Saturday May 24, at 8:00 a.m.

May 24-25
Homecoming Bognor Community Centre - Bognor Hall is celebrating its 50th Anniversary - events planned for both days. Please contact Betty Clarke-King at 519-376-0919.

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