Charlie Glasspool and the Big Love in Concert

September 4, 2009

Seems there’s going to be another great House Concert in Owen Sound. This particular concert is a CD Fundraiser to help raise the final dollars for the Big Love’s debut CD ‘Mudtown’.

The concert is on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 at 925 2nd Ave. West in Owen Sound.
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The show is scheduled to start at 8:00.
Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door.

If you need more information, you can get it by calling 519-371-7611 or email concerts@theowen.com or myspace.com/charlesglasspoolandthebiglove

So, why not come out for an evening of great musical entertainment and fun. Hope to see you there!

Charles Glasspool

Written by Deb · Filed Under Concerts, Events, Get Out, House Concerts, Music, Owen Sound, The Arts

Billy Bishop Airport x 2?

September 3, 2009

Owen Sound is the home of fighter pilot Billy Bishop. We have a museum that’s his childhood home… we even named our airport in his honour. Recently Toronto has decided that they’ll honour the famous pilot by doing the same thing… naming an airport after him.

Here’s a quote from a story in the Globe and Mail. The Toronto Port Authority plans to announce Thursday that it will rename the City Centre Airport on the island as the Billy Bishop Memorial Airport, sources tell The Globe and Mail. Read the story.

Nice that they want to but, NO! You can’t have two airports with the same name… or similar names. It’s just not a good idea. Besides, he lived here… he’s one of our very own local heroes… I think they can find another great pilot.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Business, Features, Meaford, Owen Sound, theOwen Features

United Way Backpack Campaign

August 20, 2009

The United Way’s backpack program is falling short of goal.

In light of a demand that represents an increase in over 400 more children in 2009 than in 2008, the United Way is struggling to keep up.

The United Way raised over $21 000 in 2009 to provide 1240 backpacks; to date the United Way has raised just over $14 000 in 2009 with requests topping 1600.

“Some of our larger donors from 2008 are simply not able to give this year” explains United Way Executive Director Francesca Dobbyn, “we’ve had amazing support from the community, the challenge is that due to the increase in need, we need even more.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds go to purchasing supplies and backpacks.

“Parents are calling and asking when they can pick up the backpacks for their children…I just don’t know what to tell them” Dobbyn laments. Both Counties have seen an increase in welfare cases as laid off workers run out of EI. “Poverty is new for a lot of middle class families in our region, we’re trying to help them cope as best as possible”

Donations can be made at any TD Bank, Meridian Credit Union or Staples Business Depot in Owen Sound. Donations of supplies and funds can be made at the United Way office 380 9th Street East Owen Sound or by calling 519 376 1560 during regular business hours.

Below is the story that we originally ran on the Backpack Campaign…

It’s back to school time again… well, in a couple weeks… We had the opportunity to talk to Francesca Dobbyn, Executive Director of the United Way of Bruce Grey about their annual Backpack campaign. It gives all kids a great beginning to the new school year by starting on a even playing field.

If you’d like to get involved or make a donation, here’s how to get in touch.
United Way of Bruce Grey
380 9th St. E, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 1P1
Phone:519 376 1560 Fax:519 376 5458
unitedwaybg@bmts.com

Written by Deb · Filed Under Owen Sound, Participation, The Area, Video

Business Excellence Achievement Awards

August 14, 2009

The Owen Sound Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business Excellence Achievement Awards. This year the voting is being done strictly online at www.oschamber.com. There are eight categories and nominations are due by the first week of September.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Business, Features, Owen Sound, Participation, theOwen Features

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