Christmas Shopping Event
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-09 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Jack & Stella, 1004 Bala Falls Road, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
We’ll be OPEN for Christmas, you can plan on us!! Join us for some holiday fun; we’ll have christmas coffees and cocktails, light bites, and of course SHOPPING with pop-up vendors in Stella’s Closet.
We would appreciate your RSVP so we know what date to expect your visit. You can still come with out an RSVP.
Can’t wait to see you all soon!
Jack & Stella <3
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-shopping-event-tickets-755514533307?aff=oddtdtcreator

Port Carling Santa Claus Parade
2023-12-02 18:30 - 21:00
The Port Carling Lions Club Santa Claus parade December 2, 2023 starting at 6:30pm. The parade runs from Ferndale Rd to Bailey Street.
Do you want to enter a float in the parade? Please do! Contact us for all the information needed. portcarlinglions@gmail.com

Business After Hours at Clear Lake Brewing with Special Guest District of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman
2023-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Clear Lake Brewing Co, 4651 Southwood Rd, Torrance, Ontario, P0C 1M0, Canada
Business After Hours at Clear Lake Brewing with Special Guest District of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman on December 5 from 5 to 7pm.
RSVP to reservations@muskokalakeschamber.ca
More info to come!

Gnome for the Holidays Paint Night Workshop!
2023-12-07 17:30 - 20:00
Unleash Your Inner Artist at Our Gnome for the Holidays Paint Night Workshop!

Join The Cottage Butcher & Bistro for a colourful evening of creativity and fun at their upcoming ‘Gnome for the Holidays! Paint night Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone looking to explore their artistic side.

Date: December 7, 2023
Time: 5:30
Cost: $55.00 + Tax

What to Expect:

Guided step-by-step painting session. Light Snacks & Refreshments. All painting supplies provided including the display Gnome’s. Relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Take home your masterpiece.

No experience needed— talented instructor Jane, from @routenorthsigns will guide you through each brushstroke. Grab your friends, family, or come solo to enjoy a night of creativity and laughter.

Limited spots available, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! Tickets can be purchased in person at The Cottage Butcher, or by emailing jen@cottagebutcher.com

Chili Dinner! All Ages Event
2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Peninsula Recreation Centre, 1131 Juddhaven Rd, Minett, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
The Peninsula Lions Club invites the Community to be their guests for dinner at the Peninsula Recreation Centre on Friday, December 8th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
For tickets, please contact Judy Ellis Paxton 705-765-5716

Annual Christmas Concert - The Muskoka Men of Song
2023-12-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
The Muskoka Men of Song are proud to announce their Annual Christmas Concert at the Gravenhurst Opera House on Dec 8 at 7:00pm. For many years this annual event has run in the Christmas season for residents of Muskoka. The funds raised at this event are used to support aspiring musicians in the form of bursaries. The Sean Kelly Bursary Fund has distributed over $68,000 to worth recipients since its inception. This season’s concert, on the theme of “Let There be Peace” has been inspired by the many troubled spots in our current world. The concert will feature:
Muskoka Men of Song Choir
And Special Guests…
The Fogg, Muskoka’s MeFolk, Sean Kelly Bursary recipients and soloist, Jen Dennis.
Admission is $25 or $12 for children (under 12 years)
Tickets are available on-line at www.muskokamenofsong.ca, from choir members, in Bracebridge at Tiggs for Him and Her (48 Manitoba St), Worth Repeating (31 Manitoba St), at the door on the night of the performance and at Blooming Muskoka (141 Muskoka Road S)

Creative Kids Craft Club - Muskoka Lakes Public Library
2023-12-09 10:00 - 11:15 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
New Program Alert – Creative Kids Craft Club

For children aged 6 and up. Free!
Saturdays from 10:30am to 11:15am
Weekly registration is required and is only open from Tuesday 10:00am to Thursday at 4:00pm for that week’s session Children age 9 and under must have a parent or guardian remain in the library for the duration of the session.
Call us to register at 705-765-5650
A MLP Library card is required to participate.

Bala’s Trek to Bethlehem
2023-12-09 18:00 - 22:00
Share the Wonder of Christmas at the “must see” event of the Season.
Bala’s Trek to Bethlehem has been a Christmas gift from the Town of Bala since 1993. Each year, for the past 21 years, residents from the town of Bala come together to put on this amazing event to remind us all about the true meaning behind Christmas.
This year the Trek will be held on Saturday DECEMBER 9th beginning at 6 p.m.
Fun for the whole Family!
This is an outside event so dress for the weather.
Free Admission

Christmas Party in a Party - Windermere House
2023-12-15 17:30 - 22:00 | Windemere House, 2508 Windermere Rd, Windemere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada
Come celebrate the Holidays with your crew and other local businesses on December 15th at the Windermere House!
Doors open at 5:30pm
3 Course plated dinner, live music & dance & a late night nacho bar!
Cost is $120.00+ per person
To book, please contact sales@windermerehouse.com
705-769-3611

Holiday Skating Showcase
2023-12-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Port Carling Arena, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0
Mark your calendars for a great night out!
December 15th at 6:00pm come on out to the Port Carling Arena for a great skating show and see what our local vendors have to offer!
Admission is by donation

Windermere House New Year's Eve Party
2023-12-31 18:30 | Windemere House, 2508 Windermere Rd, Windemere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada

New Year's Eve with Gowan at JW Marriott
2023-12-31 20:00
Get your tickets now for New Year’s Eve at the JW Marriott with Gowan

New Year's Day Pajama Party
2024-01-01 09:00
Clear Lake Brewing is open today with a brunch menu until 2pm
Live music from @charliemckittrickmusic between 1-4pm

Public Skating Times during First Week of January at Bala and Port Carling Arenas
2024-01-02 13:00 - 2024-01-07 14:20 | Port Carling Arena, 3 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0
Bala Arena:
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 1:00 pm – 2:20 pm
Wed, Jan 3-Friday Jan 5 same time daily 1-2:20pm
Port Carling Arena:
Tuesday January 2 to Sunday, Jan 7 – 1:00 to 2:20 pm

Mah Jonng and Euchre Thursdays Port Carling Library
2024-01-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Starting Thursday, January 4, Mah Jonng or Euchre at Muskoka Lakes Library, Port Carling
When: 1-3pm. Repeats every Thursday.
For adults and mature teens who are interested in playing with others in the comfort of the library in a non-competitive format. Join us at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library in Port Carling in the Elizabeth H. Glen Heritage Room. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca

Yoga on a Chair
2024-01-09 10:00 - 10:45 | Bala Community Centre, 1008 Maple Ave, Bala, Ontario, P0C1A0, Canada
Come join us at the Bala Community Centre for Yoga on a Chair for Every Body.
Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Drop-in or call Lindsey, 705-706-4036, to pre-register.
Chairs provided. Bring your own mat, if you wish, for under the chair.
Suggested $10 or pay what you can.
Bala Community Centre
1008 Maple Ave, Bala, ON P0C 1A0

Book Club
2024-01-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Join us at the Port Carling Library on the second Wednesday of the month for a thought-provoking conversation about the monthly featured books. Each month participants we will choose a fiction or non-fiction title to read and discuss. Not to worry if you aren’t able to read both books.
Come out anyway and hear thoughts and opinions about each of the books! New members are always welcome!
Click here for a list of monthly book selections.

Knitting Group
2024-01-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
No need to knit alone through the fall and winter! Drop in to share patterns, get inspiration, discuss your latest yarn project, or venture into book discussion and conversations with other knitters and needlecrafters of all abilities. Bring your project and get knitting!
We encourage you to bring your own mug to also enjoy a cup of tea while knitting and chatting. No registration required. FREE!
Thursdays 1 to 3 pm
Starting Thursday, January 11 and runs until Thursday, May 23
Port Carling Library
69 Joseph Street
Port Carling Ontario

Painting Club for Adults
2024-01-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
Do you need just an extra bit of motivation to finish that project or to start a new one? Join the painting club at the library!
The Painting Club for Adults is designed to provide a time and space for those who love to draw and paint. This free program is an opportunity to practice your art in a non-instructional, informal, relaxed setting.
Beginners, hobbyists and practiced artists are invited to gather together to gain inspiration, share tips and techniques and just enjoy each other’s creative company. Bring your own materials. We will have the studio ready for you!
Table easels, water containers, and coffee will be supplied.
Fridays (excluding the 3rd Friday of each month)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Starting January 12, 2024 and running until May 24, 2024
Port Carling Library
69 Joseph Street, Box 189
Port Carling Ontario P0B 1J0

Connecting Muskoka's Health & Wellness Community: Networking event open for all
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00
Our goal? To learn and share about health supports available in Muskoka.
Possible outcomes? One example is you may learn about the help Enliven Cancer Care provides for anyone at any point in their cancer journey. Maybe you know someone or a relation to someone who could use support. And vice versa. Maybe you need donors.
You do not have to be a Chamber Member to join us.
February 29, 4-5pm person at chamber office or via zoom. Free.
#thesearethepeopleinourchamberhood

CNIBLakeJoe@Home Virtual Events
2024-01-16 | Virtual Programs
CNIB Lake Joe offers virtual camp programs year-round online. From coffee chats to improv classes, song writing sessions, and campfire singalongs, we invite you to join us for CNIBLakeJoe@Home programs – opportunities for our community to come together and experience the magic of CNIB Lake Joe from home.
These FREE programs are available to Canadians who are blind or partially sighted, as well as their families, friends, and caregivers.
Explore our online calendar to see what’s happening in your community. Here is just a sample of the program offerings starting in January. Click on the program links for full details.
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Share ‘n’ Tell – Our community is packed with experts about all kinds of topics – downhill skiing, reading music, yoga, broadcasting – with more to come. Join us to learn OR as an expert and share your knowledge and experience.
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Coffee Break – Join us for conversation, laughter, and a chance to reminisce about your favourite CNIB Lake Joe memories.
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Song Writing – Enjoy song writing challenges, collaborate to create your own music, and share your creations with others in this engaging virtual program.
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Campfire – Join us for a virtual Lake Joe campfire with traditional campfire songs and stories. Fun for all ages!
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Karaoke & Talent Show – Let your talents shine and have fun in this judgement-free zone!
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Get Active Series: This program utilizes your home environment to provide you movement in a variety of ways.
CNIBLakeJoe@Home: Improv Club – Not only is improv fun, it’s actually good for you! Improv helps you become more positive and creative as well as a better team player and listener!

FREE WEBINAR! Marketing 101 for Non-Profit Organizations
2024-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us for this FREE WEBINAR on Marketing 101 for Non-Profit Organizations.
Learn what it takes to speak to all your stakeholders and keep them engaged effectively and efficiently. We will review a variety of marketing and advertising channels and determine which opportunities will communicate your needs the best, whether that’s acquiring more funds, extra hands, or louder voices – all while on a budget.
FREE WEBINAR
WHEN: Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 / 7:00pm – 8:00pm on
Click here to register for the ZOOM Meeting : https://lnkd.in/esN6g7tU

Artwork for Adults
2024-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Port Carling Library, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
This free program is offered at the Port Carling Library on the 3rd Friday of each month.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Nancy Gray Ogle will help beginner and experienced artists develop and hone their artistic talents by teaching techniques and processes. Each week a variety of mediums will be explored. All supplies are included for each project.
Port Carling Library
69 Joseph Street, Box 189
Port Carling Ontario P0B 1J0
Starting January 19, 2024 and runs to May 17, 2024

Creative Kids Craft Club
2024-01-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Muskoka Lakes Library Port Carling, 69 Joseph Street, Port Carling, P0B1Jo, Canada
All kids will enjoy this weekly Saturday program that offers a variety of craft activities designed for all ages. Registration is required by Thursday at 4:00 p.m. each week to attend the following Saturday session. Children age 9 and under must have a parent or guardian remain in the library for the duration of the session.
Saturdays
10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Starting January 20, 2024 and running to May 11, 2024
For children aged 6 and up
Port Carling Library
69 Joseph Street, Box 189
Port Carling Ontario P0B 1J0

FREE WEBINAR! Marketing Strategy for Start-Ups
2024-01-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Join us for this FREE WEBINAR!
If you have been in business for less than three years, this webinar is for you. This presentation will give entrepreneurs some very sage advice about marketing and advertising. We dive into the importance of strategic planning and budgeting and review popular marketing channels. In short – we hope to save you from making costly mistakes as you move your business forward.
WHEN: Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024 / 7:00pm – 8:00pm on
Click here to register for ZOOM meeting: https://lnkd.in/esN6g7tU
Webinar presented by Well Known Inc.

Reducing Stress with Mindfulness
2024-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Bracebridge United Church, 46 Dominion St, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2A5, Bracebridge, ontario, P1L 2A5, Canada
A ten-week program that offers mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain and increase well-being.
This ongoing program starts January 24 and meets every Wednesday from 1 to 3 pm
Bracebridge United Church
46 Dominion St, Bracebridge Ontario

Register now at www.ywcamuskoka.com or call 705-645-9827

Robbie Burns Day: Bala Curling Club
2024-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Bala Curling Club, 1014 Grey St., Bala, Ontario, Canada
Celebrate Robbie Burns Day at the Bala Curling Club!
Everyone welcome! Join us to celebrate the Scottish curling passion with a game of “Scotch Doubles”. A hot lunch will be served. Cost is $20 per person. Space is limited.
Email us at events@balacurlingclub.ca for tickets . Tickets can be purchased through etransfer. Click here for more details.
Bala Curling Club
1014 Grey St, Bala, ON P0C 1A0
(705) 762-3392

The State of Small Business in Canada: Navigating Click-and-Mortar
2024-01-29 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Join our partner, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, on January 29 as they dive into the current state of small businesses in Canada and explore strategies that will empower and fuel them to thrive in today’s dynamic click-and-mortar world.
From dissecting business ownership categories to revealing geographical and sectoral distributions, they are shining the spotlight on the fabric of Canadian small businesses.
Learn More > http://tinyurl.com/CanadianSmallBusiness
Featuring The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business as speaker.
Can’t attend on the day of? No problem! An event recording will be sent to registrants. Membership in the Muskoka Lakes Chamber gives you access to Canadian Chamber of Commerce programs and supports.

Money Mindset for Women
2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00
Create a peaceful financial future by developing a new relationship with your finances, managing budgets and personal spending all with the power of mindfulness and healthy habits. The program will cover a variety of topics, and allow you to practice goal setting in a fun and supportive environment.
This 8-week program starts Tuesday, January 30 and meets every Tuesday from 7 pm to 9 pm

Where:
YWCA Muskoka Classroom
#4- 205 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge

Register now at www.ywcamuskoka.com or call 705-645-9827. Pay what you can.
