Wasaga Beach is always a GOOD idea

I love this place I call home.

Come visit me.

PFXO

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Wasaga Beach Social Events Calendar 2014

Easter Eggstravaganza - April 19

Wasaga Beach Paintball - season opener and charity event - April 19

Wasaga Community Theatre presents "SELF HELP" - April 24, 25, 26 and 27

Wasaga Artists Spring Show & Sale - May 3

Wild Wing Wasaga Beach - motorcycle rally - May 10

Electronic Elements Festival - May 18

Annual Spring Fling with "The Martel's" - May 24

Purina Walk for Guide Dogs - May 25

Hike for Hospice - May 25

Sounds of Stonebridge - Summer Entertainment Series  - June - August

Roar by the Shore - **hot new event** Wasaga Grand Prix - June 6, 7, 8

Family Fun & Fit Day - BMX Bike It Event & Bicycle Rodeo - June 7

12^th Annual Beavers, Cubs & Scouts - Soap Box Derby -   June 7

International Trails Day Guided Hike- June 7

Performing Arts Children's Theatre - "Alice in Wonderland") - June 8

Heart & Stroke Big Bike - June 11

Wasaga Beach Fun Run - Classic Car Event     - June 14, 15

15^th Annual Kitefest and Sandcastle competition - June 14, 15

Wasaga Beach Fest      - June 21, 22

Rock'n the Beach - June 28

Canada Day Celebrations - July 1

Canada Day Celebrations - Nancy Island (1-3 PM) - July 1

Wasaga Artists - Art in the Park (rain date - July 6) - July 5

Georgian Triangle Music Festival - Rock, Hop, - July 4-6 

Not-So-Pro Volleyball - volleyball tournament - July 5, 6

Family Fishing Week Ontario- July 5-13

Jazz in the Park (Every Tuesday - at 7:00 PM - July 8 - August 26

Junior Naturalist Program - (Tuesday - 10:30 AM Nordic and Trail Centre) - July 8 - August 26

Guided Nature Hike - July 9 - August 20

(Wednesday July 9 and August 6 at 10:00 AM)

(Wednesday,  July 23 and August 20 at 8:00 PM

Underground Series - crossfit competition beach 1 - July 12, 13

Canada Parks Day - (Nancy Island Scavenger Hunt between 1 and 3 PM) - July 19

Wasaga Midway - July 22-27

Wasaga Beach Music Festival - JuJy 25, 26

Nancy Island Program - Night at the Museum  - 8 pm -    July 31 & Aug 21

Nancy Island Program - Trail of the Caribou - 1-3 pm -    August 8

Gathering of the Classics - classic cars (rain date Aug. 10) - August 9

Back to the Beach Festival - music, buskers and much more - August 9, 10

Wasaga Under Siege -A War of 1812 Experience - August 14 - 17

Wasaga Paintball - Canada's largest paintball game - August 15 and 16

Corvette Weekend - August 16 -17

Memories of Summer Fireworks Display - August 31

Multi-Sports Triathlon & Marathon - September 6, 7

Wasaga Beach Blues Festival - September 11 -14

Annual Rainbow Trout Derby - October 2014

Geocaching Event - October 11

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

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Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

We Are The Villagers

WE ARE THE VILLAGERS

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and we believe the village includes all of us.

At WE ARE THE VILLAGERS our mission is to provide financial assistance to children from low income homes to participate in recreational, artistic and cultural programs, and to provide mentoring and counseling to those who request it. 

With our help children from these homes will be able to participate in activities with their peers enabling them to develop new skills and abilities while enhancing their self-esteem and self-worth.
At WE ARE THE VILLAGERS we believe that strong, compassionate connections within the community are integral to the success of the children we support and the success of the community they live in. We strive to ensure that everybody in our village, not only the children benefit.

We are proud to say that since receiving charitable status in June 2012 we have:

• Raised over $100,600 with creative fundraising events such as fashion shows and themed dinner parties
• Approved over 150 children in activities of their choice and already have heard of marvelous success stories
• Created a unique platform to cooperate with existing charities, in an effort to partner rather than compete, in effect creating more benefits for the participating children
• Have begun to expand from Midland to Barrie, Orillia, Alliston, Stayner, Wasaga Beach and Coldwater
• Partnered with Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program nationwide.

To continue to build on these successes we need you to join us. Help make your village a better place to grow and live in by contributing your time, your knowledge, your experience or make a financial contribution.

To help children reach their potential and generate an optimistic outlook we must set an example by being role models and providing a helping hand ourselves when we can.
Become a part of your village by supporting your young villagers.

Please share this information with your families, friends and collegues

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Spring Décor Trends: Bring the beach house home

(NC) Why wait any longer for the full colour of spring?

While the trees thaw and the sun is shining earlier in the mornings, most of us admit we are eager for more. So why not a fresh coat of paint inside your home? It might just be the quickest way of banishing the winter doldrums to give you a fresh start to spring.

Though do-it-yourself painting is one of the least expensive options to spruce up your home, choosing the right colour palette can be a daunting and nerve-wracking task. Not all homeowners have access to a professional designer's eye, so for ease with choosing colours, Para Paints has released what they call their Colour Trend Palette Postcards for 2014. This tool is formatted as a handy passport and all of the trends evoke a sense of escape from the icy cold winter.

One palette, or colour trend destination is called Beach House, which suggests leading with a cheerful and sunny yellow, like Para's chosen colour of the year, Plantain Chips (PF52), and matching it with grey neutrals. Adding accent colours of bright blues and greens provides the perfect complement to create an overall seaside inspired room.

Another tropical option can be found in Island Escape, a palette built around Tahitian Pearl (PF65), a dark and vivid South Sea teal. This colour made a strong showing last year and continues into 2014, especially when paired with bright berry shades and vibrant oranges, while offset with a neutral white.

These newest palettes provide the inspiration for refreshed and rejuvenated rooms without the guesswork of choosing complementary colours.

”It can be expensive to completely redo a room, so the trick is to find a starting point for a colour refresh in your existing décor scheme,” says Garry Belfall, the senior brand manager at Para Paints. “The 2014 Colour Trend Palette Postcards are designed to help people see how vibrant colours and complementary neutrals can work together.”

It can be as simple as switching out one or two of your colour choices from an accent wall, rug, or even couch cushions. It can make a world of a difference.

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Beach Booster Jan 2014

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Humans of Wasaga Beach?

 It could happen.


Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Students can put money in their pockets by filing their taxes

(NC) – Post-secondary education is expensive. Every semester starts with tuition payments and textbook purchases. You may need a new laptop and school supplies – and don't forget about all the coffee you'll need to survive the all-nighters when cramming for exams. These costs can pile up, and will have you sifting through the couch cushions for all the coins you can find.

On top of all the stress of classes, exams, and managing your money, you also have to file a tax return. This may sound arduous, but be aware that for most students, filing an income tax and benefit return can help you save money, and it can also unlock some benefit payments.

When you file your tax return, you can claim education, tuition, and textbook amounts, as well as your transit passes if you take public transit—even moving expenses if you moved to be closer to school. You can also apply for tax credits such as the GST/HST credit, which can mean a payment of up to $70 every three months to help you keep on top of your expenses. Information about credits and benefits for students at tax time can be found at www.cra.gc.ca/students.

Do yourself a favour and file your tax return even if you have no income to report.  Even if you don't need to use your tuition, education, and textbook credits, you can transfer all or a portion of these credits to a parent to offset some of his or her taxes, or carry forward these amounts to reduce your taxes in future years. Without filing your income tax and benefit return, you can't get your GST/HST credit or any other federal or provincial tax benefits. And make sure you're signed up for direct deposit so you're getting your money faster, directly into your bank account.

www.newscanada.com

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Tim Hortons Good Ol' Hockey Game featuring Sidney Crosby

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.

Wasaga Beach Sledfest 2014 Highlights Video Beach Booster

Beach Booster Group

Patti Friday, Photojourno, reporting from inside 'The Art Dept.' at the international 'Embassy of Ideas'. Wasaga Beach, Ontario CANADA - The longest freshwater beach in the world! 14 km of scenic beauty.