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Annual SOK Forum: A Sustainable Tourism Future for the Saugeen Peninsula
Date: May 3-5, 2024
Location: Tobermory, ON (Parks Canada Visitor Center & Tobermory Community Center)
For more information and to register for the SOK forum, please visit www.sourcesofknowledge.ca
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Starting Tuesday, May 7th! | |
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Classie Casual Boutique Spring Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, May 11th, 1:30 pm - 5 pm
at the Tobermory Community Centre
Tuesday, May 14th, 11 am - 4 pm
at the Ferndale Information Centre
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Tobermory Community Centre Events | |
Tobermory Pickleball Club Welcomes New Members! | | |
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We're a member-run, non-profit club playing at the Tobermory Community Centre (7420 Highway 6, Tobermory ON).
We welcome members of all abilities, from beginner to advanced. Our aim is to deliver fun, fair, and safe recreational and competitive programs for youth, and adults. We will also offer guidance and basic coaching to new players and first-time drop-ins.
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Summer Hours
(May 1 - October 31 weather permitting)
Monday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
For more information visit Tobermory Pickleball Club on Facebook.
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Bruce County Public Library Events | | |
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Bruce County Public Library's Book Mobile
Patrons can expect a collection of books, DVDs, and educational materials, including tech kits. The Bookmobile is also outfitted with a free Wi-Fi hub. The Bookmobile staff are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space and assisting patrons of all ages
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Local stop is scheduled at:
Municipal Administration Office
56 Lindsay Road 5 at 1:10 pm
every two weeks, with the following dates this month:
May 2, 2024
May 16, 2024
May 30, 2024
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Additional local stops are scheduled at:
Bradley H Davis Senior Apartments
Tobermory at 10:40 am
Lion's Head (Swan Lake) Legion
6 Hellyer Road at 12:40 pm
every two weeks, with the following dates this month:
May 7, 2024
May 21, 2024
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The Lion’s Head Pickleball Club is hosting a charity tournament at the arena on June 1st and 2nd. Tournament proceeds will be donated to the Lion’s Head Food Bank and the Lion’s Head Hospital Foundation. Local club players are participating as well as players from surrounding communities.
Please reach out to lionsheadpickleballclub@gmail.com if you are interested in registering, sponsorship opportunities or have any questions.
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The Chi-Cheemaun Festival, an annual tradition in our community for 50 years, is scheduled to take place
June 13 to June 16, 2024 in Tobermory.
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Weekly Activities at Tobermory United Church | |
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Mondays: 1pm - 2:30pm - Yoga with Karin
Tuesdays: 10 am - Yoga with Joann; 1pm - 3pm - Drummers
Wednesdays: 1pm - Tobermory Muses (3rd Wednesday of the month)
Thursdays: 10am -11:30am - Tai Chi; 1pm - 4pm Bridge Club
Saturdays: 11:30am - 12:30pm - St. Thomas the Apostle Mass
Sundays: 10:30am - Tobermory Unity Church Service
Visit Tobermory United Church Website
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Looking for Pickleball? Senior Exercise? Carvers? Bingo?
There is a lot happening in our community! Check out our new Community Calendar!
Community groups are invited to share public events on our calendar.
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Do you have an event or information to share in a future newsletter?
Submit your content by using our online form
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Military Exercise – Venture Trillium | | |
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From May 3rd to 5th a small contingent of Canadian Armed Forces members will be in Northern Bruce Peninsula as part of Exercise Trillium Venture.
Troops will be staying at the arena in Lions Head and will be performing search and rescue training on the waters around Dyer’s Bay and land-based search and rescue in the area of the Cabot Head Lighthouse.
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Other than noticing military vehicles in Lions Head and the Dyers Bay area, the military will have no to very minimal interaction with members of the public. The military will not be knocking on doors in the Dyers Bay area as part of this exercise.
If you have any questions about Exercise Trillium Venture,
please call Fire Chief Jack Burt at
1-833-793-3537 X 347
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Bruce County is excited to launch
Explore the Bruce Rewards,
a new tourism app that features destinations within Bruce County and focuses on culinary tourism, hiking trails, prominent landmarks, and other attractions. Visit! Earn points! Get rewards!
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Did you know that the Municipality hosts a centralized listing of community groups in our community?
We encourage any community groups to fill out the form to have your group added to our listing or to update your listing.
www.northbrucepeninsula.ca/communitygroups
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Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings | |
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Council Meetings are held at the Council Chambers at 56 Lindsay Road 5
May 7 at 9 am - Museum Committee Meeting
May 13 at 1 pm - Regular Council
May 27 at 1 pm - Regular Council
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Did you know?
Council meetings are live streamed and can be viewed after the meeting on our YouTube Channel
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Emergency Preparedness Week- May 5 -11, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week is an opportunity for you to take action to ensure you are prepared to protect yourself, your family and your community during an emergency. This years, the theme is Plan for every season!
Visit our Emergency Management section of our website to find out how you can be prepared!
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Municipal Marinas and Campground Open May 15! | | |
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Lion’s Head Marina Boat in - Crane Day May 18th | | |
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St. Edmund's Museum
Opens May 18, 2024!
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Office Closure
The Municipal Office will be closed on Monday, May 20th, 2024 in observation of Victoria Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
A dropbox is located at the front of the building for your convenience.
Landfill hours and Curbside Waste Collection schedules will not be impacted.
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Financial Services Reminder | |
Property Tax 2024 Payment Due Dates!
Mark your calendars! Interim taxes are due:
April 30, 2024
July 31, 2024
September 30, 2024
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Taxes can be played via online banking by using "Northern Bruce Peninsula Taxes" as the payee and your roll number as the account. You can mail or drop off cheques at the Municipal Office. In-person payments of cash, debit and cheque are also accepted. | | |
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Municipal Accommodation Tax
Upcoming Payment Due Date
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Q1 (January – March) is due on or before April 30
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Seasonal Contract Holders
Upcoming Payment Due Dates
Seasonal Marina and Campground Contract Holders will be sent invoices by January 28, 2024.
Please return the signed contract and any changes with your first installment.
Second Installment Due: April 30, 2024
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Curbside Collection
Remember to place waste and recycling at the curbside weekly by 8 am on Mondays for collection.
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Waste Disposal Sites
Summer Hours (Starting April 1):
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Monday - Eastnor 9am - 5pm
Wednesday - St. Edmund's 9am - 5pm
Friday - Lindsay 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Eastnor & St. Edmund's 9am - 5pm
Sunday - Lindsay 9am - 5pm
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Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
56 Lindsay Road 5
Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0
1-833-793-3537
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The information contained in this newsletter is provided by community groups with no guarantees of completeness, accuracy, usefulness or timeliness. The Municipality assumes no responsibility for any copyright or licensing related to content provided by community groups; as well as, assuming no responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions in the content of this newsletter. | | | | |
