With it's ideal location, stretching along the south shore of Lake Simcoe, the various communities of Georgina are host to many events that are a draw to this tourist orientated town. In the winter there is always snowmobiling, ice fishing and of course the Canadian Ice Fishing Championship. In the summer there's boating and angling along with The Blue Bridge Festival The Eaglewood Folk Festival, the Georgina Studio Tour and of course the Purple Turtle Art Festival.

Earlier this year Georgina lost a Landmark when the Red Barn Theatre was destroyed by fire. Local Artist Gail Young was asked to paint a watercolour of The Red Barn Theatre as the draw prize. Anyone attending the show has the opportunity of filling out a ballot for a chance to take home the painting. The draw will take place at the close of the show on Sunday July 19th.

"The Red Barn Theatre"

Picture Courtesy Gail Young Artist  www.islandgroveart.com

2009 Dates
July 18th 11- 8 July 19th  11- 4 
The Briars Resort
991 Lake Drive East,
Jackson's Point, Ontario

A Funky Little Purple Turtle is the symbol of the festival and is used to lead you to the festival

Mark the dates in your calendar now so you won't forget this opportunity to see some outstanding paintings, sculpture, glass works, native art, photography, quilting jewellery and woodworking.

View the works of many local Artist and Artisans, as well as others from around Ontario, as you stroll around the lush meadows of the Briars Resort.

Take time to enjoy delicious food prepared on site by the Briars' Chefs.

Look for the funky purple turtles!

For More information Visit

www.purpleturtlearts.ca

While you are at the show you might want to check out some of the lakeshore properties for sale in the area. To preview some of the homes available in some of the local communities click on   Beaverton    Brock   Georgina  Keswick   Pefferlaw   Sutton

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Contact Me To View Any of The Homes Listed To learn more about what housing options Georgina has to offer; in condominium or detached homes, in town or in rural communities, in country homes, estates or farms give me a call THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME I will respond ASAP However I do not answer when driving or when with Clients © Copyright 2009 Kathy Clulow All rights reserved

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Today when we think of Canada Day we think of a huge birthday party with bands, fireworks, barbecues and parades, but there is a lot more to it than that. Canada Day is about the birth of this country, Canada. While Canada existed prior to July1st 1867 it wasn't until then that the British North America Act was signed creating the Dominion of Canada (an independent Dominion of England).

In June of 1868 then Governor General, Lord Monck, signed a proclamation in celebration of the anniversary of the creation of the federation under the name of Canada.

The next record of a celebration after that first anniversary was in 1917 (the 50th anniversary of confederation) when the Parliament Buildings were dedicated as a memorial to the fathers of confederation and to the valour of Canadians fighting in the First World War. Then in 1927, as part of the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation, a corner stone of the Confederation Building was laid and the inauguration of the Carillon in the Peace Tower took place.

Starting in 1958 Canada's official observance of Dominion Day consisted of a trooping of the colours on the lawn of Parliament Hill in the afternoon and an evening ceremony followed by a mass band concert and fireworks display.  This format changed in 1968 with the addition of a nationally televised show that included multicultural and professional concerts on the "Hill"

1980 saw the beginning of local sponsored celebrations across Canada when the National Committee provided " Seed money" to promote popular and amateur activities organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of local communities. 1981 saw celebrations with the addition of fireworks displays in 15 major cities across the nation.

Since 1985, Canada Day Committees are established in each province and territory to plan, organize and coordinate the Canada Day celebrations locally. Grants are provided to those committees.

For information on Canada day celebrations in Ottawa visit Canada Day in Ottawa.

An Ongoing Tale

R Redbrest Returns

Over a year ago this little window tapper started waking me up at the crack of dawn and continued to do so for over a month, then dissapeared. The tapping went on all day from dawn to dusk. At that time I posted a parable R Redbreast Wants Into Real Estate". About a week ago this little tapper returned to tap at the same window.

Yes R Redbreast 'Still' Wants Into Real Estate but we still have a failure to communicate. I will never be able to figure out what the little window tapper who runs and hides is trying to do or accomplish because we are not able to communicate with each other.

My little window tapper is persistent and yet is as elusive as some of our web visitors who provide false or garbled information when checking out the listings on our web sites. Unlike my feathered friend you and I can communicate, as often or as little as you wish. While I can not help my feathered window tapper I can and do help people like yourself who want information about the Uxbridge and area real estate market.

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Unlike my feathered friend you and I can communicate as often or as little as you wish To learn more about what housing options Uxbridge has to offer; in condominium or detached homes, in town or in rural communities, in country homes, estates or farms give me a call THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME I will respond ASAP However I do not answer when driving or when with Clients

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Barrie and I took a short mini working vacation in Collingwood this past week and used the opportunity to meet up with our friend and fellow Active Rainer Marg Scheben-Edey. Marg is a wonderful resource and a walking library on all that is Collingwood.  We contacted her shortly after our arrival and arranged to meet her, between appointments, for lunch where she quickly brought us up to date on what is happening in and around Collingwood. 

The Food was delicious the company extraordinary ... Thanks Marg

Negotiations...the single most valuable skill a Realtor offers.

If you happen to go head to head with this fellow...
...make sure you have a top negotiator on your side,
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Negotations...the single most valuable skill a Realtor offers Kathy's 36 years of negotiating experience will benifit your next real estate purchase or sale I would be pleased to help you find the right home for you. To learn more about what housing options Uxbridge has to offer; in condominium or detached homes, in town or in rural communities, in country homes, estates or farms give me a call THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME I will respond ASAP However I do not answer when driving or when with Clients

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Throughout Life We Often Have To Choose Which Path To Follow

Choosing one is like a drive down a country lane,

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where there is an abundance of treasures to be found.

While others lead to Shortfalls

And a blurred vision

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Uxbridge ... For clarity of vision. in choosing the right new home I would be pleased to help you find the right home for you. To learn more about what housing options Uxbridge has to offer; in condominium or detached homes, in town or in rural communities, in country homes, estates or farms give me a call THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME I will respond ASAP However I do not answer when driving or when with Clients

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If you are looking for something to do this Saturday why not come out to the "ANNE" festival In Leaskdale. There is lots of activities with something for everyone starting at 10 am.

Saturday June 13th

10 am - 1:30 pm Children's Activities @ Leaskdale Park

10:30 am Anne look alike contest (requires registration to participate 905-852-7493)

11:30 am Soapbox Derby Fun, try out the cars ... not a race ... for the 10 and under family members

"Anne" Theatre production
2 - 4 pm @ Historic Leaskdale Church
an entertaining production about Anne of Green Gables
Parents special $10.00 when accompanied by children
June 13th Anne Festival day

Other dates and times
June 12,13,18,19,20 @ 7:30pm
June 13,14,20 @ 2:00pm
Adults $12 Children $6

Coming Up Maud's Tour of Gardens and Strawberry Social Saturday, June 27th, 10am to 4 pm. A wonderful opportunity to tour 6 beautiful gardens, take a tour of the Manse and have a strawberry treat. Tickets are $20.00 and can be purchased at the country store in Leaskdale or Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge