Community Messages

Head to Kent Park in Huntsville just before the Santa Claus Parade for the Annual Community Tree Lighting. There will be carolers, hot chocolate, baked beans and lots of festive fun. You can also bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Table Soup Kitchen Foundation. 

Kick off the Holiday season with our Polar Express themed library wide event! There will be crafts and activities for people of all ages, a hot chocolate station, festive music, and a visual spectacle of illuminating 12 different trees throughout the library. 

The Rotary Club of North Muskoka, in partnership with Drive Muskoka and the Huntsville-Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, present the 2024 Huntsville Santa Claus Parade in downtown Huntsville on Friday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM. This year's theme is: "The Magic of Christmas"

Head to Downtown Huntsville just ahead of December for the return of the Muskoka Market: Holiday Edition. There's plenty of shops to visit as well as a list of vendors taking part in this special event to get you ready for the holiday season and get you ahead on that Christmas shopping list as well. 

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us for a morning of cards at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living every Wednesday.

Program Fee: $2.00 Membership is not required to participate!

Snack Bar is open Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00

Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend , have some fun and a laugh or two!

Join the Bracebridge Royal Canadian Legion for Wednesday lunches at noon. You get a full meal for $15 including vegetables, dessert and tea or coffee. 

If you'd like to reserve take-out for your lunch, call the Bracebridge Legion at 705-645-8500. 

Square dance to a live band. 

Newcomers & beginners welcome, no partner required and no special outfits.

Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band.

Callers welcome.

Admission $3.00 includes (Tea/Coffee)

Mark your calendars! The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is ramping up for the 36th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army. Fire trucks, with the assistance of the OPP, EMS, Public Works, and Motorcyclists of Muskoka, will be coming house-to-house to collect non-perishable food donations across our community on Wednesday, December 4, starting at 6 p.m.

To participate in the Project Porchlight Food Drive, residents are asked to turn their porchlight on and place their non-perishable food donations at the end of their driveway or on their porch where they will be collected by first responders and volunteers.

The Project Porchlight Food Drive has been an integral seasonal community tradition in support of the Salvation Army, which distributes the donated goods to the community throughout the year.

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

Friday, December 6 at 6 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Celebrate the season and start the countdown to Christmas with the Santa Claus parade, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Bracebridge/Muskoka Lakes. The parade will start at 6 p.m. and make its way along Manitoba Street.

For more information and a full listing of events, visit bracebridge.ca/festivalsandevents and facebook.com/VisitTheBridge.

To volunteer for this year’s event, visit bracebridge.volunteerlocal.com.

St. Mary's Catholic Women's League is holding the "Ye Ole English Christmas Tea & Bake Sale" on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Cost:  $10./person.  Where:  St. Mary's Parish Hall (downstairs), elevator available.  The tea and bake sale is being held alongside the St. Mary's Art Show.  All are welcome to attend. 

Bring a friend and come out to the Annual Frosty Fair in Trinity United Church Hall, 33 Main St. E, Huntsville 

Saturday, December 7, from Noon till 2pm.

Come early for your pick from the delicious baking table selection; browse the art work; choose from preserves, frozen soups and candy.

Sit down with a friend, or meet a new one, as you enjoy a “high tea” lunch for $15.

Come out to enjoy the special season!

Christmas Luncheon

Sandwich plate, Salad, Dessert and Drinks

Door prizes 

Featuring Rand Simpson playing Jazzy Piano.

Tickets: $15.00 Available until Dec. 2nd, 2024

Head to All Saints Anglican Church in Huntsville for the Merry & Bright Christmas Sing-A-Long with many local artists taking part in this fun holiday-themed event. There will be cookies to brighten up your afternoon as well. 

The story of an endangered Newfoundland community and the struggles of one man determined to resist its extinction. Directed by Christian Sparkes, this haunting adaptation of the novel by Michael Crummey is distinguished by its beautiful cinematography and a formidable central performance from Mark Lewis Jones.

Director: Christian Sparkes | Canada | English | 2024 |  105 minutes
Featuring: Sara Canning, Mark Lewis Jones, Mary Walsh

Donors are needed every week, even during the holidays to ensure hospitals have the vital products that are needed for everyday care and for emergencies. Please book your appointment now at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-236-6283. 

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us for a morning of cards at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living every Wednesday.

Program Fee: $2.00 Membership is not required to participate!

Snack Bar is open Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00

Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend , have some fun and a laugh or two!

Join the Bracebridge Royal Canadian Legion for Wednesday lunches at noon. You get a full meal for $15 including vegetables, dessert and tea or coffee. 

If you'd like to reserve take-out for your lunch, call the Bracebridge Legion at 705-645-8500. 

Square dance to a live band. 

Newcomers & beginners welcome, no partner required and no special outfits.

Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band.

Callers welcome.

Admission $3.00 includes (Tea/Coffee)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Everyone welcome! Community Living Huntsville hosts its 2024 Community Jingle and Mingle in downtown Huntsville at Kent Park, 75 Main Street East, on Thursday, December 12, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Drop by for hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies, and community. Free. Come celebrate the season and enjoy some community spirit.

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Gravenhurst Opera House and Just 4 Kicks Academy of Dance are proud to present THE TALES OF THE NUTCRACKER. This special adaptation of the traditional Nutcracker Ballet is sure to delight. This perennial favourite retells the story of young Clara who one Christmas Eve receives a Nutcracker as a gift from a peculiar and magical visitor. At the stroke of midnight, the air is filled with enchantment as a spell is cast where toys come to life, an army of rats do battle with toy soldiers, the Nutcracker turns into a Prince and Clara finds herself whisked away towards the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This colourful community production features an eclectic mix of ballet, tap, hip hop, and acrobatic dance. This is a holiday treat for young and old, don’t miss it! All patrons require a ticket including babes with arms.

Gravenhurst Opera House and Just 4 Kicks Academy of Dance are proud to present THE TALES OF THE NUTCRACKER. This special adaptation of the traditional Nutcracker Ballet is sure to delight. This perennial favourite retells the story of young Clara who one Christmas Eve receives a Nutcracker as a gift from a peculiar and magical visitor. At the stroke of midnight, the air is filled with enchantment as a spell is cast where toys come to life, an army of rats do battle with toy soldiers, the Nutcracker turns into a Prince and Clara finds herself whisked away towards the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This colourful community production features an eclectic mix of ballet, tap, hip hop, and acrobatic dance. This is a holiday treat for young and old, don’t miss it! All patrons require a ticket including babes with arms.

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Gravenhurst Opera House and Just 4 Kicks Academy of Dance are proud to present THE TALES OF THE NUTCRACKER. This special adaptation of the traditional Nutcracker Ballet is sure to delight. This perennial favourite retells the story of young Clara who one Christmas Eve receives a Nutcracker as a gift from a peculiar and magical visitor. At the stroke of midnight, the air is filled with enchantment as a spell is cast where toys come to life, an army of rats do battle with toy soldiers, the Nutcracker turns into a Prince and Clara finds herself whisked away towards the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. This colourful community production features an eclectic mix of ballet, tap, hip hop, and acrobatic dance. This is a holiday treat for young and old, don’t miss it! All patrons require a ticket including babes with arms.

Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 15 and 22 (indoor accessible performances at Trinity United Church) 7:30pm.

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Group led by Troy Hunter, Paranormal Investigator.

Topics; re-incarnation, leprechauns, ghosts, witches, ESP, bigfoot, telepathy, astrology, angels and UFO's too!

Every third Monday, Members $2.00, non members $3.00.

Paranormal "Not scientifically explainable".

Join us for a discussion of the paranormal! 

Every Tuesday, 7pm ON yourTV

Win up to $5500

Join us for a morning of cards at the Bracebridge Centre for Active Living every Wednesday.

Program Fee: $2.00 Membership is not required to participate!

Snack Bar is open Coffee/Tea/Water only $1.00

Newcomers welcome to learn to play, bring a friend , have some fun and a laugh or two!

Join the Bracebridge Royal Canadian Legion for Wednesday lunches at noon. You get a full meal for $15 including vegetables, dessert and tea or coffee. 

If you'd like to reserve take-out for your lunch, call the Bracebridge Legion at 705-645-8500. 

Square dance to a live band. 

Newcomers & beginners welcome, no partner required and no special outfits.

Musicians playing acoustic instruments are welcome to play a tune or two with the band.

Callers welcome.

Admission $3.00 includes (Tea/Coffee)

Every Wednesday 7pm, yourTV

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Walk the street with Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 11-14 and 18-21 (outdoor performances starting in front of Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce) 7:30pm (limited to 50 people/night)

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Watch as Ebenezer Scrooge as he searches for the true meaning of charity, community and the true meaning of Christmas.

Dec 15 and 22 (indoor accessible performances at Trinity United Church) 7:30pm.

Tickets are $25 in advance

Email timberbeastproductions@gmail.com or call 416-471-8930 to reserve

$30 cash at door

Adapted and Curated by Autumn Smith

Music by Justin Hiscox

Costumes by: Barbara Gibbons Hartwick

Featuring: Ken Northfield Earl Sacrey Carina Salajan James Currie Zack Radford Mark Hiscox Lauren Rodrigues Paula McIsaac Kristen Rybacki Fritz Ruttan Greyson McPherson (Jacki McPherson) Lisa Evans (Kim Evans Blooming Muskoka) Emjay Warne Jeremy Rand

Stage Management: Sarah Hiscox and Hannah Gostlin

Sponsored by Town of Gravenhurst Theresa Morley Sawdust City Brewery Trinity United Church Gravenhurst St James Anglican Church Gravenhurst and Long and Mcquade Gravenhurst

Check out more on the show here: https://youtu.be/Lmj1EnQUYTU

Donors are needed every week, even during the holidays to ensure hospitals have the vital products that are needed for everyday care and for emergencies. Please book your appointment now at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-236-6283. 

When you donate blood or plasma this holiday season, you will make all the difference for patients in your community and across the country. There is no substitute for donated blood or plasma, and patients across Canada are depending on these life essentials every day. Donors are needed every week, even during the holidays to ensure hospitals have the vital products that are needed for everyday care and for emergencies. 

It is typically more challenging to collect blood during the last two weeks of December, but that is when donations are especially needed.  With the timing of statutory holidays, regular collections schedules are interrupted, so it is important that every available appointment is filled on the days when donation centres are open. Platelets – which are part of every blood donation – have a shelf life of only seven days. They are a vital blood component that helps make blood clot. One of the most common uses for platelets is to treat cancer patients. To make sure there is a steady supply of platelets, every available blood donation appointment needs to be filled. 
It takes thousands of blood and plasma donors to save the lives of patients across Canada.  Don’t count yourself out! We are continuously reviewing and updating our donor screening criteria. You may be eligible now, even if you weren’t before. There are many ways to support Canada’s Lifeline. Become a blood, platelet, or plasma donor. Join the stem cell registry and register your intent to donate organs and tissues, make a financial gift, or volunteer your time. Financial donors make a difference. Just like vital blood and plasma donors, financial donors help save and transform lives through their generosity. Whether it’s by fueling recruitment of more first-time blood and plasma donors who help patients today, or driving research that will transform lives of patients tomorrow, financial donors impact lives across Canada every year. When you are part of Canada’s Lifeline, giving a little means a lot. 

If you make an appointment, please try to keep it. Missed or cancelled appointments at this time of year are difficult to fill. If your plans change, and you are unable to make it to your appointment, please cancel it so that we can try to find someone else to take your place.  
Recent changes to donation criteria mean that many people who weren’t able to donate in the past, might be able to now.

Book an appointment now by downloading the GiveBlood app, calling 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or booking online at blood.ca. 

Donors are needed every week, even during the holidays to ensure hospitals have the vital products that are needed for everyday care and for emergencies. Please book your appointment now at blood.ca, on the GiveBlood app or by calling 1-888-236-6283.