June 2014

THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD 705-645-7548

Bracebridge Arts Council (BAC) Seeking Volunteers to Service on its Board of Directors The BAC oversees operation and management of the Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre which opened in 2007 as a first class, state-of-the-art performing arts facility. The Theatre is located within a modern complex that also houses Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School and the Bracebridge Sports and Recreation Complex. The Board of Directors is always looking for members who are energetic, motivated and have a keen interest in promoting Arts Education and in supporting our community theatre. We need members who have special skills or interests in fundraising, business management, community & public relations, legal and accounting skills. If you're interested in finding out how you can be an important part of our Community, please contact us at [email protected]

Layout: Audrey Ley: 705-646-1492 Email: [email protected]

Canada Day Celebrations Tuesday July 1, 2014 10am to 4pm At The Village Square Horseshoe Tournaments Bochie Balls Just to name a few activities. Enjoy BBQ Hotdogs & Hamburgers Tea/Coffee/Pop/Water Sorry No Fireworks Craft & Bake Sale at the Village Square Saturday July 19th 10-3 p.m. All proceeds from the Bake Sale to Support the Village Square Tables for the craft sale $10.00 Donations of Home Banking Needed for the Bake Sale. If you are able to donate or want to book a craft table Please call Karen 705 646-3510

Vankoughnet Photography Club Will Meet at the Village Square June 12th at 7:30 pm Topics: Introducing Software for Managing Photo Files

New members are always welcome No experience is necessary Contact Fred at: (705) 645-3310 Or send him an email [email protected] For any further information

YOGA At The Village Square Every Tuesday 7:00pm Come and check us out for $5 per class! All Proceeds Go To the Village Square For further Info Contact: Gwen 705-645-5284

Bid Euchre Wed. June 18th 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. At The Village Square $5.00/person Contact Carolyn at 645-9767

EUCHRE at The Village Square Fri. June 6th 7:00 - 10:00 PM Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda 645-2939

The 6th Annual Lemonade Race Was very successful again this year with a great turn out of spectators and the weather cooperated. Congratulations to the Winners: Garfield McMurray, Zaphond Cohrs and Maggie Blanchard The event raised $1,048.00 which will be shared with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and The Village Square Both GREAT causes! Thank You to all the volunteers Just too many to list, but you know who you are, Thank You! To Jen Blanchard for another Well Organized Event, A Job Well Done By All!

Personalized Garden Planning BIDE – A - WEE NURSERY Muskoka Grown Perennials Ornamental Trees and Shrubs Custom Orders 705-645-3706 ask for Barb Wide Selection of Perennials And Hanging Baskets 1 Gal Dwarf Double Hollyhocks 3 for 24.00 Taxes included

Due to the decline in attendance The Men’s Club Has Been Dissolved The Board wishes to Thank all who Have participated over the past 13 Years and for supporting the Village Square

Calling All Ladies Come out to The Village Square At 9am on the First Friday of Each Month For Coffee CALLING ALL SINGERS The Vankoughnet Community Chorus is looking For more adults to join us At The Village Square June 2, 9, 16 and 23 At 11:00 am After warm-ups, we work on pieces for performances as well as on songs that we simply sing for fun. The cost is $2.00/practice. For more information: Contact Carolyn at 705-645-9767

E-mail: [email protected]

The Library bids a fond farewell to Carol Lepsoe who is moving to Gravenhurst this month Thank You! Carol, for all the time and energy you devoted to the Library You will be missed! Vankoughnet has been a lively community for many years. The Memorial Tree book contains stories and photos about all kinds of vibrant interesting people who lived here, contributing to our area in different ways. Curl up on our sofa on Saturday mornings between 10 am and noon, and learn about our local history.

Annual Pancake Breakfast Was not as Successful as anticipated We wish to thank our Many Volunteers who helped with the set-up, serving and clean-up. A Special Thank You goes out To Len & Deany Golding who Donated all the Maple Syrup and To Barb McMurray Who Supplied The Table Center Pieces And to All Who Attended Thank You!

The Village Square Management Board Should you have any questions or concerns, Feel free to contact any of the board members. Barb McMurray - 705-645-3706 - Area Councilor Hilda MacFarlane - 705-645-2939 Chair/Treasure/Rentals

Audrey Ley - 705-646-1492 -Secretary/Village Voice Ken Ley - 705-646-1492 – Building Committee Garry Hunter - 705-645-2750 - Events Committee Matt Sitler 705-645-1324 - Promotion Manager

BLACK RIVER CERAMICS Come Paint Your Own Ceramics Friday's at 7-10 p.m. 1099 Old Victoria Rd. And in the community room at Gagnon's Your Independent Grocer Tuesday's From 7- 9 p.m ALL Ages Welcome Search us On Facebook For more information Contact Liz at 705-646-0474