June
Adult sailing classes in June geared to your available time - afternoons, evenings, or weekends on beautiful Meaford harbour!

Let our certified instructors use our sailboats to introduce you to the pleasures of sailing! Sail Georgian Bay is a non profit community organization dedicated to teaching the fun of safe sailing.

For more info or to apply, call Stella at 519 599 2477 or Robyn at 519 538 3411.

From now to September 9
The Meaford Golden Town Cruisers are once again holding their cruise nights at the Meaford harbour Rotary Pavilion from 7 to 9 p.m. Bring your antique, classic car or hot rod and show it off, or just come down and re-visit the cars of yesteryear. Free admission and draws for cruiser jackets and other prizes.

Friday, June 6
Meaford Municipal Farmers' Market, 3 to 8 p.m., Meaford Harbour. High quality local products and tasty dinner fare. Meaford Garden Club Perennial Plant Sale. Toy Table by Union St Solutions; Buskers between 5-7 p.m. sponsored by Kerry's Computers & Music; Pony Rides by Pretty Horse Trails. A friends and family event.

Meaford Garden Club: Plant sale at the Meaford Farmers Market - Friday June 6th between 3-7 pm. Members only garden tours for the months of June / July / August. Call 519 538-1711 for information.
 
Saturday, June 7
Help make Meaford accessible for people of all abilities.  Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion 5 km walk/ride/cycle begins at the gazebo at Fred Raper Park at 10 a.m. (registration at 8:30).  There will be a wheelchair obstacle course and entertainment by the Meaford Marching Scarecrow Kazoo Band beforehand, and a free lunch compliments of Scotiabank after the walk. 

All welcome to participate. Brochures and pledge forms available at Scotiabank, Chamber of Commerce, Meaford Museum, and HJM Insurance.  This years funds will be used toward making Meaford Museum accessible.

Saturday, June 7
Regional Truck Driving Championships will be held at the Heritage Place Shopping Centre, Owen Sound from 10 to 4 p.m.  Banquet and awards presentation will follow at 5 p.m. at the Bluewater Curling Club, Owen Sound.  For further information, contact 519-376-3798.

Sunday, June 8
Meaford and District Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue  from 1 - 5 p.m. at the Club House. RSVP 519-538-4348.

Tuesday, June 10
Rosemary Tiffin will speak to fellow members of the 55+ Friendship Club at 2 p.m., at the Legion, on her recent trip to New Zealand. Judith: 519-538-3035.

Tuesday, June 10
Grandparent Network:  Come meet with other Grandparents who are supporting their Grandchildren in any way. Second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 834- 2nd Ave. E. Community Living's office site beside City Hall in downtown Owen Sound. Next meeting June 10. Guest speaker, staff from the M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Centre.

Wednesday, June 11
The Meaford B.I.A will be holding a general meeting at Meaford Hall at 8 p.m. to discuss events, budget and advertising directions for 2008.  Presentations by the Meaford Hall Foundation, Farmer's Market and the Community Improvement Plan Committee.  All B.I.A members welcome.

Wednesday, June 11
Soupor Meal -Meaford Community Centre 5 p.m. All welcome. Bring a friend, a neighbour your family just come join us. More info cal Barbara  519-538-4726.

Wednesday, June 11
The St. Vincent Women's Institute is celebrating  its 90th Anniversary on June 11, at 1:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room at the Meaford Hall. We invite all former members of the St. Vincent W.I., all of the branch members in Grey North District and anyone interested in our  organization.  Come celebrate with us, enjoy an afternoon of reminiscing and the music of the Goldenaires.

Saturday, June 14
Beef BBQ & Silent Auction by the Meaford & St. Vincent Agricultural Society at the Meaford Curling Club.  BBQ from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Auction Viewing closes at 7:30 p.m.  Tickets:  Adults $14.00, Children (5-11 yrs) $6.00 - from any society board member or call 519-538-0942 or 519-538-2648.

Tuesday, June 17
Members of the 55+ Friendship Club will attend the year-end business meeting of the club at 2 p.m. at the Legion, and will nominate a new slate of officers who will assume office in September, after the club's July-August hiatus. Information: Judith: 519-538-3035.

Saturday, June 21
At 7:30 p.m. in Meaford United Church the Guelph based vocal group Reunion will be performing . This a mixed quartet that has been singing together since 1990. Please come out and hear this talented group, we hope to have a good turnout. No admission but, a free will offering will be taken.

Tuesday, June 24
Members of the 55+ Friendship Club will have a "Day Away" for their season ending meeting: Dykstra "Carpe Diem" Gardens; Marsh Street Galleries; Picnic Lunch; Visit to the Village at Blue Mountain at 2 p.m. at the Legion. Information: Judith: 519-538-3035.

Saturday, June 28
Garden Tour: Wander through beautiful gardens and enjoy breathtaking views of Georgian Bay on the Georgian Theatre Festival's 12th Annual Garden Tour from 10 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Refreshments served by the Bay at the home of Val Brodrick. Tickets $12.00. For information call 538-3892 or 538-4284. Proceeds to GTF Youth Programs.

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