Events Calendar

Knitters and crocheters (all skill levels) Drop in, work on, seek help, and share your latest project! Every Tuesday, 5-7pm at the Victoria Harbour Branch of the Library

Seniors Talk Series - Technology, Social Media & Seniors Wednesday, September 16, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Harbour Shore Community Room. Light snacks and beverages provided.

Bring your little ones for stories, songs and a snack before bedtime. Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffy and encourage early literacy! Every Wednesday in the Victoria Harbour Branch of the Library at 6:30 pm.

Come and paint your own rubber ducky masterpiece to celebrate rubber ducky day. All ages, free to participants, pre-registration required Sat. Jan. 25th, 1:00pm at the Victoria Harbour Branch (Harbour Shore Community Room) **To register please, call, email or drop in.

A special formal fundraising dinner gala hosted by the Matyas family on the birthday of the late Julianna Matyas, co-founder of our local children's charity We Are The Vilalgers. Please join is in celebrating the memory and accomplishments of our co-founder while fundraising for the important kids programs at We Are The Villagers. Enjoy elegant cocktails and hors d’ouevres, dinner, whisky & wine tastings, live entertainment, a silent auction, and more. Kids from the Village will be there to entertain the crowd and thank everyone for their support. The event will be held at the spectacular Restaurant Ste. Marie at Ste. Marie Among the Hurons in Midland, Ontario. Date: Saturday January 25th, 2020 Cost: $75 per person (tax receipt will be issued to the maximum allowed) Dress: Business attire

3 hours, 4 kilometers, woodlands & wildlife! Experience areas of the Wye Marsh that are otherwise not open to the general visiting public! After a brief lesson on the art of snowshoeing, you will head out in search of the many mysteries that animal tracks & signs present. Hungry chickadees that like to eat right out of your hand will follow you along the trail! Warm up by the fire for a snack break of bannock, hot chocolate, and tea along the route. Rentals are included and no experience is necessary!

The Winter Finches Workshop will include insights into identification of all Ontario finches, how best to attract finches to your backyard (feeders/feed), a look into yearly and lifetime cycles that finches follow, and an interpretive hike to observe finches. Open to all experience levels of birders! There is no prior knowledge needed, just come with a smile (and your favorite field guide/ binoculars if you have them)!

Knitters and crocheters (all skill levels) Drop in, work on, seek help, and share your latest project! Every Tuesday, 5-7pm at the Victoria Harbour Branch of the Library

Bring your little ones for stories, songs and a snack before bedtime. Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffy and encourage early literacy! Every Wednesday in the Victoria Harbour Branch of the Library at 6:30 pm.

Fri. Jan 31st 2020 1 pm - 5 pm Looking for something to do for the P.A. day? Drop into the Victoria Harbour branch, colour and laminate your own bookmark. Drop in, and free

February is the month of love, and we would LOVE for you to donate blood this month. Donors are needed every day to ensure hospital patients have the blood they need, when they need it!

Experience the sights and sounds that snowshoeing along our moonlit trails provides! After learning about the Marsh at night through hoots, chatter, coos, yips and howls relax by the fire and enjoy a roasted snack and a warm drink. Space is very limited as we like to keep group sizes small to ensure the best possibility for wildlife encounters!

Badge Days occur three times a year and are the perfect opportunity for Guiders and Scouters to perfect or learn new skills towards their chosen badges! Our knowledgeable naturalists will lead participants during short programs that are designed to fulfill specific badge requirements. Winter's Programs are: Fire Building, Shelter Building, Into to Knots, Winter Games, Animal Tracking, and Bannock Roasting. These programs are up to the leaders to determine badge eligibility. This change is designed to make badge days more flexible for troop leaders!

Badge Days occur three times a year and are the perfect opportunity for Guiders and Scouters to perfect or learn new skills towards their chosen badges! Our knowledgeable naturalists will lead participants during short programs that are designed to fulfill specific badge requirements. Winter's Programs are: Fire Building, Shelter Building, Into to Knots, Winter Games, Animal Tracking, and Bannock Roasting. These programs are up to the leaders to determine badge eligibility. This change is designed to make badge days more flexible for troop leaders! Pre-registration is required.

Badge Days occur three times a year and are the perfect opportunity for Guiders and Scouters to perfect or learn new skills towards their chosen badges! Our knowledgeable naturalists will lead participants during short programs that are designed to fulfill specific badge requirements. Winter's Programs are: Fire Building, Shelter Building, Into to Knots, Winter Games, Animal Tracking, and Bannock Roasting. These programs are up to the leaders to determine badge eligibility. This change is designed to make badge days more flexible for troop leaders! Pre-registration is required.

Experience the sights and sounds that snowshoeing along our moonlit trails provides! After learning about the Marsh at night through hoots, chatter, coos, yips and howls relax by the fire and enjoy a roasted snack and a warm drink. Space is very limited as we like to keep group sizes small to ensure the best possibility for wildlife encounters!

Youth dances are hosted by the Victoria Harbour Recreation Committee on the following dates from 7pm to 10pm.  The fee is $5 at the door. 

3 hours, 4 kilometers, woodlands & wildlife! Experience areas of the Wye Marsh that are otherwise not open to the general visiting public! After a brief lesson on the art of snowshoeing, you will head out in search of the many mysteries that animal tracks & signs present. Hungry chickadees that like to eat right out of your hand will follow you along the trail! Warm up by the fire for a snack break of bannock, hot chocolate, and tea along the route. Rentals are included and no experience is necessary!

Experience the sights and sounds that snowshoeing along our moonlit trails provides! After learning about the Marsh at night through hoots, chatter, coos, yips and howls relax by the fire and enjoy a roasted snack and a warm drink. Space is very limited as we like to keep group sizes small to ensure the best possibility for wildlife encounters!

Learn the FUNdamentals of snowshoeing with this family orientated workshop. Participants will learn the basics of this engaging outdoor activity, as well as participate in games designed to engage all ages! Discover the FUNdamentals of snowshoeing with this family friendly outing. You will learn the basics of this lively winter activity, explore our winter wonderland, as well as participate in games and an obstacle course designed to engage all ages. Warm up with hot chocolate afterwards, and then spend the day on our trails soaking in some Vitamin N(ature) this family day weekend!

3 hours, 4 kilometers, woodlands & wildlife! Experience areas of the Wye Marsh that are otherwise not open to the general visiting public! After a brief lesson on the art of snowshoeing, you will head out in search of the many mysteries that animal tracks & signs present. Hungry chickadees that like to eat right out of your hand will follow you along the trail! Warm up by the fire for a snack break of bannock, hot chocolate, and tea along the route. Rentals are included and no experience is necessary!

Step out onto the trails, enjoy the beauty of nature, and make new memories together this Family Day! Have fun outdoors exploring, learning and playing. There will be fun and interactive activities all day. Explore the trails by ski or snowshoe and stop to hand feed chickadees. Warm up by an open fire while roasting bannock. Experience the best of winter fun by learning all about animal tracks, scats & signs. See some of our raptors & reptiles up close and learn what makes them unique, feed some chickadees, and SO MUCH MORE!

Seniors Talk Series Advanced Directives & Funeral Planning Wednesday, February 19, 2020 starting at 2:00 p.m. in the Harbour Shore Community Room. Light snacks and beverages provided. Transportation available for Tay Residents.

This workshop will introduce the budding birder to the basics of bird watching, from how to use binoculars and understanding the details of a bird identification book, to learning bird calls and other identification skills. No experience is needed! Can't skate? Downhill skiing or snowboarding not your speed? Birding could be the winter hobby for you! This workshop is a great opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to get involved in a winter activity! On the chilliest of days this winter you will be able to witness the splendors of nature, even if you aren’t willing to leave the cozy warmth of your home. Birding can happen in all weather!

Waypoint is partnering with The Guesthouse Shelter for the Coldest Night of the Year. This family-friendly walk raises money for charities serving hungry, homeless, and hurting people in our community. Event registration begins at 3 p.m. with the walk kicking off at 4:15 p.m. A warm, light meal and refreshments will be served to all walkers and volunteers between 5 and 7 p.m. To register a team, sign up to volunteer, or sponsor the event, please visit www.cnoy.org/location/penetanguishene or contact Shelly Price at 705-549-3181 ext. 2864 or sprice@waypointcentre.ca.