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 office at 705 286 1260 or the Minden Hills Parks and Rec Department at 705 286 1936...please also visit the County of Haliburton website at www.county.haliburton.on.ca for events around our County. |
SIRCH COMMUNITY SERVICES CALENDAR |
ON SALE NOW!
SIRCH Community Services has produced a 15 month calendar which begins this October. This issue of “FACES of HALIBURTON COUNTY” celebrates volunteers in our community who have contributed to many different organizations and events. All proceeds will go directly back into SIRCH programs that support families in our county. For $20.00 your calendar purchase can make a difference to:
Community Hospice
Families with young children
Community Kitchen
Outreach Dental Clinic
Pre and Post Natal Programs
Available at Molly’s Bistro, The Hair Lounge, Canoe FM, Organic Times or SIRCH |
LOCHLIN HALL - RENTALS AVAILABLE |
Sleigh bells ring
Snow is glistening
Tucked in the Pines
Centrally located between
Minden & Haliburton
the Lochlin Hall
is ready for your festive
get togethers.
Hosts up to 50 guests
complete with 2 full kitchens.
Wheel chair accessible
$40 for 4 hours or Full day for $100
Contact Leitha at
705-286-1398 |
NEW YEAR'S EVE - MINDEN COMMUNITY CENTRE! |
The Township of Minden Hills is hosting our annual New Year's Eve Family fun party. Come to the Minden arena beginning at 5:30pm on New Year's Eve for an evening of free family fun that includes wagon rides, a toboggan hill, specially decorated indoor holiday skating and a Christmas tree bonfire at 8:30 pm. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Christmas Trees can be dropped off behind the arena beginning December twenty-seventh.
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BOY CUBS, SCOUTS AND BEAVERS |
Meet every Wednesday night in the fall/winter months, in the Scouts Hall at the rear entrance of the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Beavers meet every Monday night, same location, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Anyone wishing more information, please call (705) 286-1936
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MINDEN COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BASKETS 2011 |
December 19, 20 & 21st, 2011
Minden Community Centre - gifts and non-perishable food items can be delivered to the Minden Community Centre. Financial contributions welcome. Volunteers are needed and welcome at the Minden Community Centre - between 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
Phone in to request a Christmas Basket - (705) 489-1232
Ron and Toos Reid (705) 489-1231 re9id@interhop.net
Minden Food Bank, Box 893, Minden, Ontario K0M 2K0
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ICE RACING SERIES EVENT |
January - February 2012
Saturdays 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
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 |
ANNUAL FAMILY FISH DERBY |
Sunday, February *, 2012 - Entry Fee $20.00 ($10.00 for 10 and under) - Start Time 8:00 a.m. Weigh in 2:00 p.m.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place cash prizes and many other prizes available.
WELCOME EVERYONE TO ANOTHER FUN FILLED DAY OF FISHING ON PIGEON LAKE!
The Firemen's grill will be set up for food and beverages. All proceeds will go to the Minden Fire Dept equipment fund.
Come on out for a Great Time!
Rules:
Fish must be caught on Pigeon Lake
Live weigh in
Single heaviest trout per person
Max 2 holes per person
Ministry rules apply
Judges decision is final
No littering
Have Fun!
For info call MFD 286-1202 or talk to a Minden Fire Fighter.
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DAWSON'S GAME |
This will be an annual event.
3rd Annual “Dawson’s Game” during Winterfest Minden
Tuesday, February *, 2012– As part the annual Winterfest celebrations, Minden is hosting a hockey game between the Minden Fire Department and the Dysart Fire Department. The second annual "Dawson's Game" will be played at the Minden Community Centre on Sunday Feb * in memory of Dawson Hamilton, who lost his battle with leukemia in January 2010.
"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.
Come out and cheer on our local firefighters and celebrate Dawson’s Game. The puck drops at 7:30 p.m. immediately after a recital by the Minden Figure Skating Club. There will be a 50/50 draw as well as a "chuck-a-puck" competition during intermission of Dawson’s Game.
The Winterfest Minden Chili competition runs from 4-6pm, and the Red Hawk Hockey alumni are taking on the Aurora Tigers hockey club from 5:30-6:450pm. Come for the chili ($5/person, $15/family) and to support our local skaters, and enjoy a couple of great hockey games. Admission to the game is free, but donations are gratefully accepted to support the Campbell Family Cancer Research Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital
The County Fair Board will also be serving pancakes on Family Day, Monday Feb 21, from 8:30-11am at the Community Centre. Come out and enjoy Winterfest Minden – it’s HOT in Minden in February! Watch for the full event listing in your local papers.
For more information or to volunteer your help call Lisa Schell at 286-1035 or Rick at 286-1936 xt. 201.
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ANNUAL SNEAKER DAY WALK |
Normally this event is held the first Friday in May of each year, 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., but will be postponed for the 2011 year.
Location: Village Green in the Village of Minden. Township of Minden Hills (705) 286-1936 |
ANNUAL BEEF BBQ - MINDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY |
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Minden Community Centre
BEEF ON A BUN - fundraiser for the Haliburton County Fair.
Ron Tucker
705-286-4231 |
RELAY FOR LIFE - Haliburton |
Friday, June 8, 2012
Held at the Haliburton High School - this is an all-night event to help cancer reserach (from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am). Township Staff have a team entered - your support would be appreciated. |
| Email: | dsmith@mindenhills.ca |
FARMERS MARKET, CARNARVON |
June - September - 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Highway #35 and #118, Carnarvon
Angel Taylor, HCFMA Chair
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MINDEN KINSMEN TRUCK PULL |
June 16th, 2012
Minden Hills Fairgrounds (Bobcaygeon Road)
Please visit, for more information:
http://www.fyihaliburton.com/truckpull.htm |
HALIBURTON COUNTY FAIR |
Friday, August 19th, 2011 and
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
sponsored by the MINDEN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
Minden Fairgrounds (Bobcaygeon Road), Minden
Ron Tucker (705) 286-4231
Email: info@haliburtoncountyfair.ca
Website: http://www,haliburtoncountyfair.ca
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MUSIC BY THE GULL |
Friday, June *thru August *, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. to dusk
Friday nights (excluding July 1st Canada Day and July 29th Highland Yard Road Race) down by the public dock and Post Office (Water Street, Minden)
Brought to you by Glen Carter and the Highlands Wind Symphony (and financially sponsored by the Minden Lion's Club)
Please bring your own lawnchair. |
CANADA DAY ACTIVITIES 2011 |
JULY 1ST, 2011
8:00 Rock Bass Fishing Derby, register at the Minden Dock, all ages. Sponsored by Minden Home Hardware and Bill Kulas, Re/Max Minden.
10:00
-3:00 Free wagon rides from Bridge to Bridge to Cultural Centre
Entertainment all day long!
Highland Time Travellers CLASSIC CARS - along the Gull River - Water Street,
Rotary Club BBQ, balloons and children’s game, Community Displays along the Gull River,
Meet the Animals Petting Zoo and Free Baskin Robbins icecream at the Cultural Centre,
Clowns, Face Painting, Displays, Air Bounce, many more games etc.,
Basketball Shoot, Mini-Golf, Children’s Games by the Pritchard House,
Try Zumba, Art Council Craft Table (RiverCone Gazebo),
Lions, Rotary and Classic Cars BBQ’s,
Minnow Races - behind Post Office - sponsored by the Minden Royal Canadian Legion Branch,
Free Popcorn - Minden Community Volunteer Policing Association - also their annual draw for basketball and soccar balls,
Prizes for youngest, oldest, best Canada Day costume, visitor from furthest away - GET YOUR NAME IN AT THE MAIN CANADA DAY TABLE, CANOE FM Hosting all day long
10:30 Highlands Concert Band in concert at main stage area
11:00 Fishing Derby closes, Crazy River Raft Race registration Rotary Park,(sponsored/assisted by the Gull Lake Cottagers’ Association, Henwoods Variety,Bill and Linda Chadwick)
11:30 Canada Day Opening Ceremonies: Minden Marching Band & Highland Silver Flutes, Colour Party, Opening remarks and cutting of the Canada Day Cake.
12:30 Crazy River Raft Race starts at Rotary Park, finish line at the bridge in town
1:30 Rubber Duck Race - Gull River - Minden Lionesses
2:00 Shintano Wado Kai Karate demonstrations at main stage area Skate off at the Skate Park.
4:30 Music festival at the fairgrounds ft. Gord Kidd and the 50/50 band, Sheri Hawkins and the Wiseguys, and more. $5 dollar admission
Dusk Free Fantastic Fireworks sponsored by the Minden Fire Department, the Government of Canada and the Township of Minden Hills.
PRIZES DRAWN ALL DAY LONG
DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR TICKET AT THE MAIN TABLE AND ALL DONATIONS WELCOME
SOME EVENTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE |
CRAZY RIVER RAFT RACE 2011 CANADA DAY FESTIVITIES DISCLAIMER |
Please click here to download this document (available in MS Word)
Crazy Raft Race Rules
All participants must sign the waiver forms (Parent or Guardian if under 18). Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (canoes or kayaks may accompany a raft).
All participants must wear a fastened lifejacket or an approved Personal Floatation Device throughout the race, and all rafters must go to the aid of anyone falling unexpectedly into the water.
Each raft must be substantially home made.
Rafters must not deliberately interfere with another raft. No grabbing or bumping (splashing is allowed).
The first 3 rafts must not get too far ahead. Each of the 3 lead rafts must stay within 4 raft lengths of the following raft, or you are required to complete a 360 degree turn.
There are two low bridges, so avoid tall flagpoles, sign-boards, etc.
Rafts must finish with all crew and parts together (no littering please)
Caution: keep right at the start to avoid becoming caught in the current and trees on the left side of the first bend.
Registration is 11am to noon (no fee). Late registrations may be accepted, but the 12.15pm race start will not be delayed.
Start Line: The raft must be touching the park shore at the start (please do not obstruct the launch ramp).
Finish Line: Race ends at an imaginary line just as you begin to pass under the bridge in downtown Minden (bib number visible please).
Boat Exit: 50 yards past the bridge, on the left (keep left to avoid being carried downstream).
Proceed north to the prize ceremony just past the Post Office. All participants will be recognized!
Remember, there is a special prize for the most Enthusiastic Crew, as well as the Most Original Raft, Best Costumes, and First to Finish.
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MINDEN ROTARY ANNUAL BRIDGE TOLL |
July 2, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please support our local Rotary Club
Sunnybrook Bridge
Bobcaygeon Road - Gull River
Minden
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BEAT BEETHOVEN RUN, MINDEN |
Race Day: July 4th 2010 Race Time: 9:00 am
Race length: 7km and 3.5km
Registration
7km Adults $30.00
3.5km Adults $25.00
Children $10.00
After May 28th, add $5.00 to registration fee.
Day-of registration ends at 8:00am. Click here for registration form. Please visit: http://www.mindenculturalcentre.com/Beat_Beethoven.php Teams
Adult teams of 4 may compete in the 7km and 3.5 km runs. Team members' times are averaged for a combined race time and do not compete against single runners.
7k Teams $105.00 ($110.00 after May 28th)
3.5k Teams $90.00 ($95.00 after May 28th)
Pledges
Runners who receive pledges amounting to $75.00 and over run free. Proceeds from pledges support the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and the Highlands Brass Academy.
For Pledge Forms please visit: http://www.mindenculturalcentre.com/Beat_Beethoven.php
Prizes
7km Route 3.5km route
$50.00 first male and female Walk/Run for prizes!
$35.00 second male and female Including: Best Costume, Most Spirit,
$25.00 third male and female
Youngest Runner, Older and Bolder
Kids Activities
Children are welcome to walk/run the 3.5k or enjoy the grounds of the MHCC while the Highlands Brass Academy plays the Beethoven Symphony.
Walkers/Strollers/Dogs
Beat Beethoven welcomes walkers, strollers and on-leash dogs to participate in our 3.5km run/walk.
There will be dog water bowls available for thirsty canines.
Volunteer Opportunities
Beat Beethoven has many volunteer opportunities available for those who want to get involved in this new and exciting community event.
Volunteers are needed for assistance with registration organization, promotion and sponsorship solicitation.
Volunteers are needed for race set-up, runner management, day-of registration, parking, road marshals, water and food station support and much more!
If you are interested in becoming a part of this exciting and fun run in support of the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and Highlands Brass Academy, please contact Elisha Barlow at 705-286-2808 or email culturalcentre@mindenhills.ca
Sponsorship
The Minden Hills Cultural Centre and Highlands Brass Academy thank our sponsors for their support:
Jardine Lloyd Thompson Canada |
| Web: | http://www.mindenculturalcentre.com/Beat_Beethoven.php |
2011 ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND |
July *, 2012
This special weekend runs in conjunction with National Fishing Week - which includes fish festivals, clinics, conservation and educational activities that may be in your area.
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (705) 748-6324
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (705) 755-1902
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IRONDALE MIXED 3 PITCH BALL TOURNAMENT |
July 2012
Please contact Jeff and Donna Hancock for more information
1-905-665-1576. |
MINDEN HILLS BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL |
July 15th, 16th, 17th, 2011
Minden Rotary Club sponsored
Minden Hills Fairgrounds
penfoldrobert@hotmail.com
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IRONDALE COMMUNITY CENTER'S ANNUAL BALL TOURNAMENT |
July 23rd and 24th, 2011
8:00 a.m. Saturday to 6:00 p.m. Sunday
The Irondale Community Centre
Food Tent, Beer Tent,
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GORDON A. MONK AWARD |
Deadline: October 31, 2011
2011 Winner of the Gordon A. Monk Award for Volunteerism & Citizenship - Molly McInerney
The 2012 Winner will be announced at the Township's Annual Christmas Dinner.
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: October 31st, 2011 |
| Email: | rcox@mindenhills.ca |
MINDEN HILLS GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD |
Concept
An annual award program for permanent or seasonal residents of Minden Hills Township which recognizes and promotes the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds.
This award has been anonymously donated by a kind and civic-minded citizen.
The Good Neighbour Award is oriented more towards activities which are undertaken primarily as a result of an individual’s own initiative to do spontaneous or unheralded deeds rather than through participation in organized services and committees.
Individuals contribute to their community in many ways and the nature of such activities can vary widely; from a single act of kindness to multiple deeds benefiting many people. In all cases, the nominee’s activities must embody a strong sense of values, promote the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds and have contributed to the vitality and fabric of our community making Minden Hills a better community in which we live.
Award
A selection committee will review the submissions on an annual basis to determine if there is an appropriate candidate to receive this award
The award consists of an individual plaque, recognition on a master plaque displayed at the Township Office and a voucher redeemable for the purchase of goods or services within the Township.
Criteria
The following are some examples of the kinds of activities which may be considered for the Good Neighbor Award:
Someone who is a merchant or service provider and goes well beyond the norm in looking after the persons he or she serves in the community;
Someone who undertakes an act of personal courage in seeking to assist another person in an emergency;
Someone who goes well out of their way, possibly on a continuing basis, to assist one or more seniors, particularly those who are vulnerable for health or financial reasons;
Someone with a good natured, outgoing personality who finds a way to make another persons day a little more easier or enjoyable;
Someone who rallies the community together for a cause that is important for a member of the community or for the whole community.
Nominations
Nominations must be made in writing and submitted in confidence by 12:00 noon on September 30, 2011 to the Township of Minden Hills, c/o Interim Clerk, 7 Milne Street, Minden, On K0M 2K0.
Nominations:
Nominations must be made in writing and submitted in confidence by September 30, 2012 to the Township of Minden Hills, c/o Laura Cunliffe, Interim Clerk, 7 Milne Street, Minden, Ont. K0M 2K0.
Please ensure the following information is available:
NAME: ______________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NO. ______________________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________________________
YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH NOMINEE: __________________________________________
CONTACT INFO FOR NOMINEE: __________________________________________________
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PERSONAL ACCOUNT EXPLAINING ACTIVITIES OF NOMINEE AND REASONS WHY YOU FEEL THEY SHOULD RECEIVE THIS AWARD:
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ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW |
August *, 2012
Hosted by the Minden Hills Horticultural Society
Minden Community Centre
http://www.haliburtoncounty.ca/main.asp?function=search&subfunction=search&dirlevel=alpha&company=M&entry=Minden+%26+District+Horticultural+Society |
MINDEN 150 BIKE TOUR - 3RD ANNUAL |
Saturday, August *, 2012
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 |
KASH END OF SUMMER DASH CHARITY ROAD RACE |
Saturday, August *, 2012 at 4:00 p.m.
Hosted by the Haliburton Family Medical Centre
Start: Wigamog Inn - N. Kashagawigamog Lake Road (Cty Rd #21) Airport Road, back to Wigamog Inn |
CEMETERY DECORATION DAY 2012 |
September 2012
Brought to you by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 636 Minden - event to be held at the Minden Cemetery (Bobcaygeon Road North) |
