Internship at RJG Creative

September 17, 2008

Plug into hands on publishing and digital media skills, create original web based content, help build your portfolio and more with internship at RJG Creative. Learn the ins and outs of web publishing, get published on theOwen.com, and create content using mediums such as blogs, podcasts, and video. We are looking for 3 interns from area high schools; these interns will commit to 9 hours per week after school for one semester. Completion of an internship such as this is a valuable addition to your resume and can directly lead to future employment. You should have enthusiasm, a sense of humour, awareness, and excitement at the prospect of a challenge. Some digital media skills are an asset but not required. Think you’re the next RJG Creative intern? Submit a resume with cover letter to internship@rjgcreative.com for an interview to be arranged.

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Written by Lauren · Filed Under Business, Owen Sound, Innovation, Youth, Community, Internet, Skills, Participation, theOwen

Owen Sound in Motion Workshop

August 11, 2008

September 9, 2008
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Owen Sound in Motion Workshop at the The Harry Lumley Bayshore
Community Centre, Owen Sound

Would you like an opportunity to influence the future of transportation in Owen Sound? Do we need more bike lanes? Rail
transport? Shuttle buses between surrounding towns?

Now is your chance to bring your ideas and make your views known by registering for this public event hosted by the City of Owen Sound.

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Written by Ryan · Filed Under Sustainability, Owen Sound, The Area, Events, The Environment, theOwen Features, Transportation

Concert for Sheatre with Lauren Best and Friends

July 31, 2008

August 6, 2008
12:00 am	to	11:00 pm

featuring Tyler Wagler, Roselyn Brown, Liz Zetlin, and multimedia from Sheatre’s archives!

The second evening at the Rocky Raccoon with Lauren Best and the Renegade Company will be a special benefit concert for Sheatre featuring Liz Zetlin, original material by Tyler Wagler, and multimedia from Sheatre’s past projects. Proceeds from ticket sales (10$ minimum donation) and a light menu (available when doors open at 8 pm) will go to support Sheatre.

For more information about Sheatre please visit www.sheatre.com.

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The Rocky Raccoon Café strengthens it reputation for innovative
entertainment by promoting two nights of concerts with Lauren Best.
“Since I arrived in Owen Sound, I have watched Lauren’s star rise”
said Robin Pradham, the owner of Rocky Raccoon. “The Rocky Raccoon is a
place for the community to come together. At such an important point
in a rising star’s career, the chance to host an event like this is a
once in a lifetime opportunity”.

Emerging singer-songwriter Lauren Best celebrates her formative
years as a performing artist in Owen Sound at our own Rocky Raccoon
Café on August 5th and 6th. The 5th will feature a selection of
original material by Best from both her upcoming debut album and more recent
creations. Both evenings will feature a backing band of Roselyn Brown
on saxophone and flute and Tyler Wagler on bass. Born and raised in
Owen Sound, Wagler is no stranger to Owen Sound audiences as a
soloist, backing bassist, and member of Backwoods Justice.
Multi-instrumentalist and recording artist Brown has deep connections
to this area, having toured internationally with and been married to
Owen Sound’s Tommy Earlls, widely known for his big band, Tommy Earlls
and The International Untouchables.

The 6th will be a benefit ‘Concert for Sheatre with Lauren and
Friends’, featuring Liz Zetlin, original material by Tyler Wagler, and
multimedia from Sheatre’s past projects. Sheatre is a popular theatre
and community arts organization which “inspires creative expression and
transformative learning through workshops and artistic productions”.
They produce relevant and rousing performance and visual art “by, for,
and about communities”.

“Owen Sound has raised me well and now I am in transition as I
spend more time in Toronto working on my debut album,” she said. “The
6th is my birthday, and as I move forward in my career I wanted to
give something back to my community.”

The concerts start at 9, with doors opening at 8:30 pm on August
5th. On August 6th doors open at 8 pm and there will be a light menu
with proceeds going to Sheatre. Tickets may be purchased at the door
for $10 at the Rocky Raccoon Cafe at 941 2nd Ave East in Owen Sound.
To reserve tickets please call 519 374 0500 or visit the Rocky Raccoon.

Rocky Raccoon Cafe
941 2nd Ave East
Owen Sound, ON

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Written by Jesse · Filed Under The Area, Owen Sound, The Arts, Concerts, Music, Events

Composting Gathering

May 14, 2008

May 24, 2008
11:00 am	to	12:00 pm

Join us for a composting get together on Saturday May 24th as theOwen presents Composting 101: a hands-in-the-dirt knowledge sharing family event. Interested in urban agriculture or trying to a way to divert compostables from landfill sites? Want to compost but don’t know how? Looking to meet and share with others interested in sustainability and gardening? We’ll be presenting composting tips and techniques (care to share ideas or present?), building a composter, and having a blast. You’ll find us at 925 2nd Avenue West (across from the police station) in Owen Sound at 11 o’clock am.

Lotsa compost.

We are looking for contributors for this event, so if you know anything about composting, gardening, or urban agriculture, please get in touch!

It is hoped that this will be the first of a series of events dedicated to urban agriculture. If you have a thought, idea, or want to be part of this effort, we’d love to hear from you.

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Written by Ryan · Filed Under The Area, Sustainability, Owen Sound, Gardening, Conservation, Get Out, Participation, Community, Events, The City, The Environment