EVENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MINDEN HILLS
Dates and times of events possibly may change. Please ensure you have the correct date and time of an event (you may call the Township of Minden Hills (Arena) at 705 286 1936...please also visit the County of Haliburton website at www.county.haliburton.on.ca for events around our County.
Location:	Minden Hills Events
Email:	cgeorge@mindenhills.ca
MUSIC BY THE GULL
Every Friday night from late June to August (Sponsored by the Minden Lions Club) Most Fridays during the summer months by the public dock -Gull River (Water Street), downtown Minden from June to August. Check further for details.
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
MINDEN HEALTH CARE AUXILIARY EVENTS
Upcoming Events for 2010 *NEW* Saturday, November 13th, 2010 - Dinner and Loonie Auction (Community Centre) Saturday, November 27th, 2010 - Gift and Basket Sale at Hyland Crest Nursing Home For further information, kindly contact: John Fortune - (705) 286-2481 Ron Tucker - (705) 286-4231
"MAKE IT MINDEN" TUESDAY NIGHT EVENTS
July 28th Minden Rotary Club Summer Festival - Municipal Parking Lot August 3rd - Float Your Hull Down The Gull Register at Rotary Park August 4th - Art in the Park - Minden Rotary - Cultural Centre Museum Grounds August 10th - 2nd Annual Car Show On the Main Street - all classic vehicle owners welcome - lcunliffe@mindenhills.ca August 17th - Join the Cultural Centre for Ghost Walk. Meet at the Rivercone at 7:00 August 24th - Tea House of August Moon. August 31 - Check out the Girl Guide, Boy Scout and Cadet Programs on the main street
Email:	Lynda Litwin [lynda@remaxhaliburton.com]
MINDEN AND DISTRICT HORT SOCIETY EVENTS 2010
Annual Flower Show - “Over the Rainbow” - Friday, August 6 - 7 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony at 7:15 - Saturday, August 7 – 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guest Speakers for 2010 meetings held in the Minden Hills Community Centre Room 2. All Welcome. August 3 @ 7:30 p.m. Preparing for the Minden Flower Show Aug. 6 and 7 -Helpful Hints from Some of Our Talented Members September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. Sandy Spearing, Groundcovers Unlimited, Groundcovers, Landscaping with Native and Ornamental Plants October 5 @ 7:30 p.m. Paula Anderson, Peterborough Green Up - Composting November 2 @ 7:30 p.m. Anne Neave – Campbell’s Flower Gift & Garden Centre - A hands-on opportunity for each member to make his or her own Christmas table decoration with professional help from Anne. 25.00 includes all supplies. Come and have fun.
HIGHLAND YARD ANNUAL RACE
Friday, July 30, 2010 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Race details are located on the AMICI Camping Charity website, the sponsor for the Highland Yard Race - downtown Village of Minden and also a new family walk event around the Minden Riverwalk loop.
Web:	http://www.amicicharity.org/html/highland_yard.htm
MINDEN TIMBERFEST
This event has been cancelled and will no longer be available by the Minden Hills Timberfest Committee.
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
GORDON A. MONK AWARD
2009 Winner of the Gordon A. Monk Award for Volunteerism & Citizenship - Molly McInerney In grateful recognition of Gord Monk’s achievements as well as the value he placed on Volunteerism and citizen participation, the Township of Minden Hills is accepting nominations for the Gordon A. Monk Award for Volunteerism and Citizenship. The award is intended to be presented on an annual basis, and consists of a plaque for the recipient as well as recognition on a master plaque kept on display at the Township Office. Criteria Nominees for this award should have demonstrated extensive volunteerism over an extended period of time in multiple areas of service to our community. Eligibility 1. Nominees must be 14 years of age or older 2. Nominees must be or have been a resident of Minden Hills for at least five years. 3. Nominations can be made by any resident(s) of Minden Hills or Haliburton County. 4. Nominations may be made by any recognized group. Examples are (but are not limited to) school or church groups, service club. Deadline: September 30, 2010
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
MINDEN LIONS VOLUNTARY BRIDGE TOLL
August Long Weekend - annual event each year Please support our Minden Lions Club for their annual bridge toll on the Bobcaygeon Road bridge (at Water Street) on the August long weekend.
ART IN THE VILLAGE - ROTARY CLUB OF MINDEN
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Art in the Village will be held as a fundraiser/community event at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre (and museum grounds). Wine, food and art - for tickets you can call the Minden Hills Cultural Centre at 705 286 2808.
Email:	culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca
WALK-A-THON - MINDEN FOOD BANK & YWCA
Saturday, August 7th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This event is scheduled to be held on Invergordon Avenue in the Village of Minden, to raise money and awareness for the Minden Food Bank and the YWCA.
Email:	lredmanywcahal@bellnet.ca
MINDEN 150 BIKE TOUR - 2ND ANNUAL
Saturday, August 14th, 2010 The Minden 150 Bike Tour welcomes cyclists of all ages and abilities to Minden where they can enjoy a safe, rural road-cycling adventure that matches their ability. This one-day event offers three loops to riders: a beginner-friendly 40km "Choose-Your-Distance" loop, a 70km loop and a 150km loop. All of the loops start & finish in the Village of Minden, and showcase the wonderful cycling routes available in Haliburton County. Check www.minden150.ca for online registration and more information. The Minden 150 Bike Tour is the second Saturday in August.
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
ANNUAL HALIBURTON COUNTY FAIR
Friday, August 20 and Saturday, August 21, 2010 Brought to you by the Minden Agricultural Society - This event will be held at the Minden Fairgrounds, Bobcaygeon Road North, Minden - please look for further information through local media and booklets or contact Mary Minto.
Location:	Minden Fairgrounds
Email:	mintos@sympatico.ca
BANNER DISPLAYS - AUCTION 2010
From May long weekend to Thanksgiving Banners will be hung (students and adults) will be hung on Bobcaygeon Road from the CIBC to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre - a Silent Auction for the locally painted banners will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 636, Minden (Highway #35 north of County Road #21). Ongoing bidding can be done at the Organic Times during normal business hours or final bidding can be done on Sunday, November *, 2010 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. For further information, contact Deborah Lyons at the Organic Times 286 1424.
Location:	Bobcaygeon Road, Minden
Time:	Banners are displayed all summer throughout Minden.
KASH END OF SUMMER DASH CHARITY ROAD RACE
Brought to you by: Haliburton Family Medical Centre 2010 date to be confirmed.
Location:	Start: Wigamog Inn - N.Kashagawigamog Lake Rd.- Cty Rd. 121- Airport Rd. back to Wigamog
Time:	Aug 2010 - 4:00PM
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
4TH ANNUAL FAMILY BASS DERBY
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 Bryson Marina & Storage, 3572 County Road 21, Lake Kashagawigamog - Registration at 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Derby starts at 7:00 a.m. and weigh in at 2:00 p.m. See brochure for Rules and Regulations or call (705) 286 1202 for further details.
LOGS, ROCKS AND STEEL EVENT
Saturday, September 4th, 2010 Logs Rocks and Steel is an epic multisport race across the wild terrain of the Haliburton Highlands. Participants have two distances to choose from. The Frost Centre Course, which consists of a 4k paddle, 15k mountain bike, and 5k trail run. Or the Championship Course, which consists of a 16k trail run, 14k paddle, and 50k mountain bike. Courses will be fully marked (except for the paddling legs, where minimal navigation skills are required). Both routes are jaw droppingly scenic, amazingly challenging and at the end of it all, absolutely rewarding! The Championship Course will also serve as a qualifier for the Solo World Multisport Championships in New Zealand
Web:	http://logsrocksandsteel.com/home.php
REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE AND SERVICE
Sunday, November 7th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 636, Remembrance Day Parade and Service will be held at the County Cairn in the Village of Minden. The parade will form up at the Minden Municipal Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m. For further information, please call 705-286-4541
GREAT GREEN GARAGE SALE
Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. R.D. Lawrence Place - looking for vendors, volunteers, etc. For more information, please call (705) 286-2808 or rdlawrenceplace@mindenhills.ca
Web:	http://mindenculturalcentre.com/rd.php
CHICO RACING
September 17th to 19th, 2010 - 12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. Mountain Bike Stage Event - Bobcaygeon Road through Minden Village.
Web:	http://www.chicoracing.com
Email:	sean@chicoracing.com
	Sean Ruppel, Adam Ruppel (905) 852-0381
CEMETERY DECORATION DAY
Sunday, September 19th, 2010 Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 636 Minden - event to be held at the Minden Cemetery (Bobcaygeon Road North)
MINDEN TERRY FOX RUN 2010
Sunday September 19, 2010 Minden Terry Fox Run - Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the National Run. Registration 9:00 am Start 9:30 am Upper Level Parking Lot S.G. Nesbitt Arena Contact Diane Peacock 705-286-4914
Email:	mindenterryfoxrun@interhop.net
MINDEN HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT 2010
Friday, October 29th, 2010 Family Fun for Halloween - must have a costume to enter - free for young and young at heart! Prizes, food and fun! Come and dance the goulish night away! To commence 6:00 p.m. at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena/Community Centre - Parkside Drive, Minden (705) 286 1936 - sponsored by Hyland Park Homes, Minden
Email:	rcox@mindenhills.ca
TOLL BRIDGE FUNDRAISER
October 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon For The Highland Storm Minor Hockey Association - Thanksgiving weekend - Bobcaygeon Road Bridge, Village of Minden
ARTS EXPOSED - ARTS ALIVE
Friday, October 22nd, 2009 Arts Exposed - A Cultural Affair A Fundraiser for the Minden Hills Cultural Centre Foundation Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Minden Community Centre Live Auction…Silent Auction….Loonie Auction….Raffle Table Tickets are available from Arts Alive Members and at the Minden Hills Cultural Centre 705-286-3763
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Last Saturday morning in November each year - start time 10:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Township of Minden Hills in partnership with its volunteers, local businesses and organizations. We will be commencing from the public parking lot across from the Fire Hall, please bring your float prior to 9:40 so that we may organize all floats and start at 10:30 a.m. For further information, please contact Rick Cox at 705 286 1260 ext 220, rcox@mindenhills.on.ca. Come and meet santa after the parade, hot chocolate, free photographs with santa, treats...lots of fun for the kids and kids at heart! Hope to see you there! Parade route from the public parking lot, Newcastle Street to Bobcaygeon Road, north on Bobcaygeon to Parkside and right to the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena. Photos courtesy of Lyn Winans Email: rcox@mindenhills.ca MINDEN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BASKETS 2010 December 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The annual Minden Christmas Basket campaign is operated to assist those families less fortunate in our community. Numerous families have been helped and this program has helped families have a brighter Christmas. Gifts and non-perishable food items are needed this time of the year but also through the year. Volunteers are needed and welcomed at the Minden Community Centre. Dates in December to be advised. Minden Food Bank, Box 893, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0 Email: re9id@interhop.net DAWSON'S GAME This will be an annual event. On Tuesday, February 02, 2010 – As part the annual Winterfest celebrations, Minden Hills hosted a hockey game between the Minden Fire Department and the local OPP. "Dawson's Game" was played at the Minden Community Centre on Valentine’s Day (February 14, 2010) in memory of Minden’s little hero, Dawson Hamilton, who lost his battle with leukemia on January 10th of this year. Organizers of Dawson’s Game recalled how over the past few years Minden came together as a community to support Dawson in his fight. They watched as this brave boy underwent tests and procedures that most of us are fortunate enough to ever have to endure, always with a smile on his face. You couldn't miss how special this boy was. "Dawson's Game" is named not only in his memory, but because hockey was his game. He attended games whenever the opportunity arose and he was well enough to go. Many came out to cheer on our local firefighters and policemen and celebrate Dawson’s Game. ICE RACING SERIES EVENT January to March - weekends during the winter months Special thanks go the Minden Kin Club who work to ready the ice racing track at the Minden Fairgrounds, Bobcaygeon Road, Minden. Contact Sharon Feeney, CASC-OR Ice Race Director Further details can be obtained from the website noted below. Location: Minden Fairgrounds Web: http://www.casc.on.ca WINTERFEST MINDEN February 12th to 14th, 2011 - Family Day Weekend The Township of Minden Hills, Minden Kin Club and Minden Rotary partner together to bring you this annual winter event. For more information, call 286 1936 or see the County Voice or Minden Times - sets out times/dates of events all weekend. Date(s) could be subject to change. Saturday February 12th: Ice Racing - Minden Fairgrounds• Photo Contest/Display @ Agnes Jamieson Gallery• Outdoor Skating (weather permitting) Sunday February 13th: Curling Club 9am-4pm—Cost $10 per player per game To register call Lynda Litwin 286-2911 ext 35. • Chili Competition - Community Centre 3pm-6pm• Fire Department Hockey Game - Minden Arena 7pm Monday February 14th: Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast - Minden Community Centre 8am-11am, $5 per person, $15 per family• Family Skate - 11am-1pm Minden Arena• Family Outdoor Activities - Minden Community Centre Winterfest Minden Photo Contest Submissions will be accepted in four categories: Winter Activity, Winter Scenes, Winter People, and Winter Critters. All photos must have been taken in the Township of Minden Hills. Photographs taken by both digital and film cameras are welcome, contestants must submit a hard copy of their photograph. Entries will be on display at the Minden Cultural Centre on February 12 & 13 and at the Community Centre on the 13th & 14th. Anyone can vote for their favorite for the Peoples Choice Award. Entry deadline is Wednesday Feb 10 at 4pm. Details and entry forms are available from the Township Office and the Minden Hills Cultural Centre, or from the Township website at www.mindenhills.ca. Click here to download the entry form. There is a $2.00 entry fee per entry. For more information or to volunteer your help call Rick at 286-1260 xt 220. Rick Cox Director of Community Services Township of Minden Hills 705-286-1936 ext. 201 Email: rcox@mindenhills.ca Free @1 Event Publisher by UPOINT