“Double toonie lunch” at St. Luke’s Anglican Church. Enjoy homemade soup, coffee/tea and delicious desserts the last Wednesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in exchange for a donation to the food bank.

The Creemore Children’s Choir is a non-denominational, inclusive, free children’s choir looking to welcome new singers ages 8 to 18. Practice is every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Luke’s Anglican Church, 22 Caroline St. W. More information at creemorechildrenscommunitychoir.com.

Rob Roy United Church’s Annual Fisherman’s Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Breakfast will include eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, muffins, juice, tea and coffee. Adults $12, children 12 and under $6, preschoolers eat free. Check out the bake and yard sales for yummy bakes goods and lots of treasures. Everyone welcome. 

Second annual Spring Sale at Centennial United Church, 234 William St., Stayner. Featuring great local vendors and children’s activities with the Stayner Horticultural Society. Sale runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with swag bags at 9:30 a.m. and noon.

Live music at the Stayner Legion, no cover just great music and good times. This week: Tom Zinn Band from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. For more info call the branch 705-428-3809.

Catch spring fever at the event of the year — Spring Fling Youth Dance! New Lowell Legion, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. for ages 7 to 12. $10 admission. Treats and games available for purchase. Parent chaperoned. Proceeds to support New Lowell Pathfinders trip to the Yukon!

Braiding Together Health, Environment and Community through Indigenous Land Based Practices, a free community presentation featuring Anishinaabe scholar and land restoration specialist Mkomose (Andrew Judge, PhD). Learn practical ways to participate in improving biodiversity and health in our community. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Monora Park Pavillion, Mono. Sponsored by the Mono Mulmur Citizens’ Coalition and the Environment Committee of MC2.

Church of the Good Shephard in Stayner is holding a learning circle with the VON giving a talk on brain health from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the lower level, fully accessible. Free to attend.

Badjeros United Church Scrap and Bottle Fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the shed beside the church. All metals, batteries, bottles and aluminum cans accepted. Contact David Culham, 705-446-7203 or Barbara Black, 705-441-2466.

Meraki Mother’s Day Artisan Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nottawa Memorial Community Centre, 4129 Simcoe County Rd. 124, Nottawa. Don’t miss this annual market featuring 30+ artisans, makers and creators, cuisine, henna, raffles and more. Free entry! A great way to celebrate moms and support handmade.

Psychic and Wellness Fair at the Creemore Legion from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entry fee: $5 or $8 for the weekend. Free lectures, demonstrations and door prizes. Healing treatments, psychics and mediums, aura readings, healing jewelry and so much more. Lectures and demos all weekend. For more information or exhibit inquiries, contact 705-773-9112. Visit facebook.com/northernpsychicandwellness.

Tree planting along the creek with Friends of the Mad River and Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority from 9 a.m. to noon. This is a great way for students to get their volunteer hours. Pre-registration required at nvca.on.ca/events-and-education/volunteer-events.

Psychic and Wellness Fair at the Creemore Legion from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entry fee: $5 or $8 for the weekend. Free lectures, demonstrations and door prizes. Healing treatments, psychics and mediums, aura readings, healing jewelry and so much more. Lectures and demos all weekend. For more information or exhibit inquiries, contact 705-773-9112. Visit facebook.com/northernpsychicandwellness.

RAYS (Resources for Area Youth Success) Annual General Meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Station on the Green. Welcoming community members. Hear from RAYS scholars and bursary awardees. Annual report from RAYS board.

Spring out to the 37th Ramp Romp at the Singhampton Community Centre 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dine on luscious leeks, pork, veggies and pie. Adults $20, Students $18, Under 12 $12, Under 6 free. Tickets available at the door with cash only. No advance ticket sales. For more info contact singhamptonhall@gmail.com.

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s 34th annual Arbour day tree sale, 8 a.m. to noon at the Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line of Essa, Utopia. Trees and shrubs sold in bundles of 10 for $35 each. Tree availability is first come first serve. Visit nvca.on.ca for more information.

Manito Shrine Club’s annual Mother’s Day breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon at 2265 Fairgrounds Road. Each year Manito Shrine club runs a Mother’s Day breakfast to raise funds in support of our children’s charity. Adults are $20 and children under 12 are $5.

Escarpment Corridor Alliance free information session at the Creemore Station on the Green from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Meet the leaders of the Escarpment Corridor Alliance and learn about the vision of creating a nature corridor system extending from the hills of Creemore to South Georgian Bay and the Beaver Valley, protecting the local Niagara Escarpment and Greenbelt from inappropriate development. More information at myescarpment.ca.

Creemore Legion Roast Beef take out dinner. Roast beef with gravy, Yorkshire pudding, mashed potatoes, vegetables, bun/butter, and pie. $20 per person. Call 705-428-6841 to order and schedule pick up time. Order before May 11. Pick up between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Please bring exact change. The Legion thanks you for your support!

Stayner Lawn Bowling Club’s 100th anniversary celebration and open house, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the club, 205 Ontario St., Stayner. Enjoy cake and coffee, tour the facility and meet the members. Wear flat soled shoes/sneakers to take part in an introduction to lawn bowling, equipment provided. Everyone is welcome, fun for all ages. Visit staynerlawnbowlingclub.ca for more information.

Let The River Flow benefit concert, 3 p.m. at St. John’s United Church, Creemore for an inspiring and entertaining celebration of children, community and the river that runs through it. All are welcome to this pay what you can benefit concert in support of the Friends of the Mad River. Brodie de Ruiter will be the emcee for an evening featuring special musical performances by: Jess Bowman, Sherri Jackson, Patrick Keating, Andrew Lodge, Clive Vanderburgh, Fran Webster, Bay Winds Flute Ensemble, Creemore Community Children’s Choir and Creemore Drumming Collective. Free registration encouraged at
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/let-the-river-flow-tickets-853957298267  This is a pay what you can event, cash only at the door or donate to “Mad River Enhancement” online on the Canada Helps Page, https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/nottawasaga-valley-conservation-authority/

Creemore Horticultural Society presents an outing to Whistling Gardens from 7:45 am to 5 p.m. Coach bus with washroom, catered lunch, private guided group tour, musical fountain show, and 22 acres of botanical gardens. Cost $100. Open to the public. Pay by e-transfer to treasurer.creemorehort@gmail.com. Deadline April 18 or until bus is full.

Clearview Community Theatre auditions for the fall show, “Matilda: The Musical” for ages 8 and up. Auditions will be held on four dates: June 7 and 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and June 8 and 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information and signup, please visit clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca. There is no cost to audition. Auditions will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner.

Clearview Community Theatre auditions for the fall show, “Matilda: The Musical” for ages 8 and up. Auditions will be held on four dates: June 7 and 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and June 8 and 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information and signup, please visit clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca. There is no cost to audition. Auditions will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner.

Clearview Community Theatre auditions for the fall show, “Matilda: The Musical” for ages 8 and up. Auditions will be held on four dates: June 7 and 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and June 8 and 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information and signup, please visit clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca. There is no cost to audition. Auditions will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner.

Art & Garden Show featuring the works of painter Norma Lee, sculptors Juliet Jancso and Victoria Huntley, and jeweller Susan Dieter in the garden at 4307 Conc.12 Sunnidale Rd, Stayner. Show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Refreshments will be served. Contact Norma Lee, 705-896-9039 for more information.

Clearview Community Theatre auditions for the fall show, “Matilda: The Musical” for ages 8 and up. Auditions will be held on four dates: June 7 and 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and June 8 and 15 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For information and signup, please visit clearviewcommunitytheatre.ca. There is no cost to audition. Auditions will be held at Church of the Good Shepherd, 219 Scott Street, Stayner.