Events Calendar

Enjoy the spring weather with our Naturalists. Tour the marsh with our guides by foot or canoe, watch our Birds of Prey show and so much more. Starting the long weekend in May join us for a variety of programming that allows visitors to get up close and personal with nature! Programming runs Saturdays & Sundays starting May 21, 2022. 9:15 – 9:45am - Guided Interpretive Hike 10:15 – 11:45am - Guided Kayak Tour 2:00 – 3:00pm - Guided Canoe Tour 3:15 – 4:15pm - Guided Canoe Tour

Are you searching for that special something? Want to get rid of an item you no longer need? North Simcoe Treasure Days are a great opportunity to exchange reusable household items, furniture, small appliances, toys, and more for free!

This Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29 Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay will be holding North Simcoe Treasure Days!

Residents who wish to participate may place unwanted household items at the curbside starting at 8:00 a.m. These items will be available to anyone that wishes to pick them up free of charge. Households participating in the event must ensure their material is removed from the curbside by 5:00 p.m. Sunday May 29. Failure to do so may result in fines.

Top Tips for Treasure Day!

• Clearly label items you wish to give away with the word "free."
• Keep items that are not giveaways, like bikes, toys and tools well away from the curb to prevent misunderstandings.
• Over the weekend, tour your neighbourhood to see what great deals you can find at the curb.
• Remove all uncollected items from the curb by 5:00 p.m. on the Sunday May 29.

Help restore native wildlife habitat by removing invasive alien species at the Wye Marsh this summer. Join Wye Marsh's Stewardship Staff at the Visitor’s Centre, and learn how to safely remove invasive plants from the area. From Garlic Mustard to Dames Rocket, Spotted Knapweed to Japanese Pachysandra, our Stewardship Team will be grateful to see you in action. Give 30 minutes, an hour or more – and it WILL make a difference! You can drop in to join the removal for as long as you like during the scheduled event time. Please bring your gardening gloves, drinking water, and bug spray. Garlic Mustard Removal Saturday, May 28 from 9:00am – 11:00am Saturday June 4 from 9:00am – 11:00am Dames Rocket Removal Saturday, June 11 from 9:00am – 11:00am Spotted Knapweed Removal Saturday, June 18 from 9:00am – 11:00am Japanese Pachysandra Removal Saturday, June 25 from 9:00am – 11:00am Let us know if you are coming by emailing hkeery@wyemarsh.com. Call for details 705-526-7809 ext. 217 Thank you!

GGG Georgian Bay Gals Give will be hosting “in person” their 2022 spring giving event on Monday May 30th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the MGCC ( The Midland Golf and Country Club) in their event tent. The recipient charity chosen is Community Reach. We are so thrilled for them.

For more information on our group visit our website www.gbaygalsgive.com or email us at gbaygalsgive@gmail.com.

The need for blood goes on. Check out the updated criteria and enhanced measures for physical distancing on blood.ca and book your appointment!

Plant Exchange/Free Mulch Pick-up

The Township of Tay Horticulture Committee, in conjunction with the County of Simcoe, invites residents to a Plant Exchange and Free Mulch Pick Up

Date: Saturday, June 4, 2022

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Municipal Office Parking Lot - 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour

Bring a cutting from your perennials and exchange it for something new!

Participants will be required to bag and load their own mulch. Call 705-534-7248 ext. 229 for more details.

The Severn Sound Environmental Association will also be on site with pollinator garden seed packets and information.

St. Mary’s CWL, Victoria Harbour, Spring Fling on Saturday, June 4th mystery bag tables, penny sale, craft table, touch and take table, book sale, bake sale. Lunch will be available Come out and take part in the fun!

Family and Friends Drop the Ball raffle in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – a raffle with a bang! That’s the sound of up to 50,000 numbered golf balls falling on the golf course … dropped from a helicopter above.

The golf ball drop takes place September 10, 2022 with opportunities to win a prize in any of early bird draws. The tickets are affordable - $10 each or 3 for $25, and the prizes are amazing! Local businesses have been incredibly supportive of the Drop the Ball raffle, sponsoring large-ticket items such as a Nissan car, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft and trailer, a Starcraft boat, motor & trailer, a snowblower, golf packages, trip packages and so much more.  

Tickets are available online at www.familyandfriendscharity.ca 

Learn about the benefits and proper use of walking poles, including a group test walk. Nordic Pole Walking can be great, low impact exercise! The program will consist of a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation on the benefits, the proper use, and handling of walking poles, followed by a 30-minute training/ demonstration session. Participants can bring their own poles, however those who do not will be provided with them. Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre When: Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 10:30am-11:30am. How much: $20 per participant. Workshop price includes walking pole use for workshop demonstration. What to wear: Layered comfortable clothing and running shoes. If it is sunny, please bring a hat. If it is rainy, please bring waterproof attire, a hat and an extra pair of socks. Pre-registration is required at https://www.wyemarsh.com/pole-walking

Tay Township Seniors Advisory Committee Presents:

Seniors Talk : Accessing Grants and Funding for Seniors.

Wednesday June 15, 2022 @ 2:00 p.m.

Transportation is available. Please contact Vera Finaly at 705-534-7248 ext 229 or vfinlay@tay.ca

Join the Tay Community Policing Volunteers for an in-person information session

Topic: Community Watch Program 

Date: June 16, 2022

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Oakwood Community Centre

Presented by Sergeant Avery Bassett of the OPP Community Safety Services Division & Constable Jason Milne.

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that viruses can not only be lethal but are also cunning and opportunistic. Scientists around the world are working to stay one step ahead of emerging and evolving viruses through the development of vaccines and antiviral medication. In some cases, treatment regimens of antiviral medications are curing diseases that were once death sentences.

Antiviral medications help the body fight off harmful viruses, by easing symptoms and shortening the length of a viral infection. Antivirals also lower the risk of getting or spreading viruses that cause illness, hospitalizations, and death. 

Join us on June 16, 2022, from 7:30 – 9 PM for an engaging conversation about how antiviral medications have become the new wonder drugs in the fight against diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis and COVID-19.

In-person attendance is FREE with advanced registration at Registration Masking is required and capacity reduced. This program will also be aired LIVE on all Simcoe County Rogers TV stations and available online for streaming. 

All previous Our Health video and brochures are archived and available at MCC Our Health, including our most recent show on May 12, “A Good Life includes a Good Death”.

After spending the pandemic tending to our national security, Constable F. Inkster is funnier than ever! Armed with some new political material, gifted comedian Neil Aitchison takes the stage as his beloved alter ego and provides hilarious insights on everything that is uniquely Canadian. In between side-splitting topical rants, relive the magic of the Great Canadian Songbook: gems like “Alberta Bound,” “Fox On The Run,” “Black Fly,” “Song of the Mira,” “I’se the B’ye,” “Sonny’s Dream,” “Farewell to Nova Scotia,” and many, many more. With its charming blend of music, humour, and political satire, this production celebrates our distinct heritage and offers a fresh take on what it means to be a proud Canadian.

After a 2-year COVID 19 hiatus, we are happy to announce that on June 24 and 25 2022 Tay Township will be celebrating Canada’s 155th Birthday!

In addition, Tay Township will be celebrating its 200th Anniversary. Whereas, in 1822, Tay Township was named after a pet dog of Lady Sarah Maitland (1792-1873), wife of Sir Peregrine Maitland, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.

The generous and unwavering support of Corporate and Local Sponsors is what has made our event so special, to the point that it has grown into one of the most favourite celebrations to attend in the area. It is not only a family affair, overflowing with events for all ages, but also encompasses 2 adult evenings filled with camaraderie, song and dance. Each year, we pull out all stops and organize two days of non-stop entertainment and this year is no exception.

On Friday, a fantastic Beatles/Beach Boys and American Graffiti Tribute Band will have everyone dancing and singing to all the old hits. On Saturday evening, after a full afternoon of local entertainment, The Dynamic & #1 rated AC/DC Tribute Band, "21 Gun Salute" from Montreal will rock the venue.

Check out the event schedule:

FRIDAY JUNE 24

4:00pm Event Opens

5:00pm Lion’s Steak on a Bun BBQ

5:30pm Band - “DEJA VU”

9:00pm A fabulous Rockin & Rollin night “THE BEACH BOYS,THE BEATLES, AMERICAN GRAFFITI,TRIBUTE BAND”

SATURDAY JUNE 25

10:30am Artisans & Crafters 12:00pm The Grand Parade

1:00pm Opening Ceremonies

2:00pm The Renaissance Band

3:30pm Elvis Presley, George Jones, Tim McGraw, & Roy Orbison Impersonators

5:00pm The Outlaw Sons Band

9:00pm From Montreal, North America’s #1 AC/DC Tribute Band “21 GUN SALUTE”

Family and Friends Drop the Ball raffle in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – a raffle with a bang! That’s the sound of up to 50,000 numbered golf balls falling on the golf course … dropped from a helicopter above.

The golf ball drop takes place September 10, 2022 with opportunities to win a prize in any of early bird draws. The tickets are affordable - $10 each or 3 for $25, and the prizes are amazing! Local businesses have been incredibly supportive of the Drop the Ball raffle, sponsoring large-ticket items such as a Nissan car, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft and trailer, a Starcraft boat, motor & trailer, a snowblower, golf packages, trip packages and so much more.  

Tickets are available online at www.familyandfriendscharity.ca 

Is a lady bug a bug? Is a firefly a fly? Come find out! In this session we will take a tour through the world of Invertebrates and gain an understanding of how they are classified. We will look at questions like, "Is a lady bug a bug?" or "Is a firefly a fly?". After our presentation we will make our way outside exploring through Wye Marsh to meet some Invertebrates in the field. From worms to butterflies, who knows what we will find! Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 10:00am - 11:30am How much: $15.00 per participant. All materials are provided. Who: Ages 12+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required but is encouraged. Drop ins are also welcome as long as they arrive in time for the beginning of the workshop. Please register using the PayPal at: https://www.wyemarsh.com/incredible-invertebrates. You do not need a PayPal account to register. You can simply "check out as guest". If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact 705-526-7809 or events@wyemarsh.com. We ask for your phone number in case we need to contact you with updates to the workshop.

Country wit meets city bluster in this fast-paced romantic comedy about the charms and challenges of maintaining the family farm. Aging bachelor farmer Magnus Bjornson finds himself with mounting debt, some health concerns, and suburban neighbourhoods encroaching from every direction. Just when he's thinking about retirement, Brad, a young real estate agent, arrives at the farm determined to succeed where others have failed. It might be a done deal, except that Magnus' great-niece Esme is unwavering in her resolve that this family farm is NOT FOR SALE. A love note to farming, this multi-generational comedy is also an insightful look at the plight of rural Canada. Don’t miss this hilarious new comedy about high hopes, last stands, skunks, and love among the chickens.

Family and Friends Drop the Ball raffle in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – a raffle with a bang! That’s the sound of up to 50,000 numbered golf balls falling on the golf course … dropped from a helicopter above.

The golf ball drop takes place September 10, 2022 with opportunities to win a prize in any of early bird draws. The tickets are affordable - $10 each or 3 for $25, and the prizes are amazing! Local businesses have been incredibly supportive of the Drop the Ball raffle, sponsoring large-ticket items such as a Nissan car, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft and trailer, a Starcraft boat, motor & trailer, a snowblower, golf packages, trip packages and so much more.  

Tickets are available online at www.familyandfriendscharity.ca 

True love that spans the ages is explored with wit, wisdom, and warmth in this touching relationship comedy. Ethel and Norman Thayer are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th year for some much-needed rest and relaxation. Their delightful summer routine is thrown for a loop when their daughter Chelsea visits for her dad's 80th birthday, bringing her boyfriend Bill and his teenage son in tow. After an unexpected relationship blooms, fraught family dynamics come to the forefront as they are forced to navigate the generation gap through zippy, tart-tongued observations on fishing, literature, slang, marriage ... and their own mortality. With its heartwarming message about celebrating the everyday moments in life, On Golden Pond is a classic American comedy that speaks to all generations of theatregoers.

August 20, 2022 Bonaire Golf Club

1pm shotgun start (sramble)

$145.00 per person, includes everything other than your drinks

Prizes for all!

Help us reach our goal! All profits go right back into the Community!

Please Register by August 12^th

To register a team or individually contact: Dennis Esterbrooks 705-209-0848 email: restec606@rogers.com

Family and Friends Drop the Ball raffle in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care – a raffle with a bang! That’s the sound of up to 50,000 numbered golf balls falling on the golf course … dropped from a helicopter above.

The golf ball drop takes place September 10, 2022 with opportunities to win a prize in any of early bird draws. The tickets are affordable - $10 each or 3 for $25, and the prizes are amazing! Local businesses have been incredibly supportive of the Drop the Ball raffle, sponsoring large-ticket items such as a Nissan car, a Sea-Doo personal watercraft and trailer, a Starcraft boat, motor & trailer, a snowblower, golf packages, trip packages and so much more.  

Tickets are available online at www.familyandfriendscharity.ca 

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the theatre this season, because one of the greatest tales ever told is touching down … with a brand new twist! You know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! With its winning combination of incredible music, lively dancing, outrageous costumes, audience participation, and of course, a dash of theatrical magic, this fractured fairy tale brims with humour, heart, and adventure. Join Dorothy as she journeys over the rainbow and makes her way to Oz with the help of some newfound friends. Just like past hits Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, and Snow White, this entertaining panto adaptation of the famed fable is a must-see holiday spectacle packed with family fun!