You will find information on the events and activities of many local organizations in the Briar Crier. You will also find regular columns, entertaining stories, recipes, a Crossword and Sudoku puzzle, humour (look for the happy face), and more. Following is a list of some of what you will find. The Briar Crier is published monthly. Check back regularly. We publish information in the Around Town section of our website (see right) frequently.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation:
A column from our local hospital
Around Matthews House: A column from our local hospice
Condo Corner: A column by Chartered Secretary
David Weston
Probus Club of Alliston: A column from the Club that meets at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston
Help, I need a designer: A decorating column by interior designer Nora Forsey
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COMING EVENTS
February 20 - 26 HERITAGE WEEK AT MUSEUM ON THE BOYNE
It's Heritage Week in Ontario and where better to spend it than at your local museum.
On Saturday, February 25 join the Museum's Advisory Committee as they honour Mrs. Olive Lee, a local resident who has contributed to the preservation of heritage in the community. Mrs. Lee has been selected as the 2012 recipient to join the Wall of Honour. Mrs. Lee is the Secretary of the Essa Historical Society and a tremendous supporter of heritage in South Simcoe. Her many projects have included creating and selling fundraising calendars for the historical society and researching, writing and publishing historical booklets.Join us on Saturday, February 25 to recognize her outstanding contribution to heritage in our community as we unveil her place on the Wall of Honour. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. The Museum is located at
250 Fletcher Crescent in Alliston. For more information on the Family Day, Wall of Honour, or other events and programs, please call 705-435-0167 or visit www.motb.ca
February 14 - March 28
Winters Reprieve, an exhibit of the work of 6 gifted local artists in the South Simcoe Arts Council Gallery
For this exhibit, the artists used natural materials to explore nature's bounty and create amazing works of art that are visually appealing, while still exploring form and function. View the wood turnings of Randy McLeod, fused glass works by Bridget Wilson, metal sculptures by Jane Longstaffe, encaustic works (an ancient technique of painting with beeswax and oil paint) by Andrea Bird and Daniel Beirne, and clay works by Ann Randeraad. A Reception, with the artists in attendance, will be held on Sunday, February 19th from 2 – 5pm. The South Simcoe Arts Council Gallery is located on the main floor of the Gibson Centre for Community Arts & Culture, 63 Tupper Street West in Alliston. Visit often to enjoy the works of many local artists. See SSAC website for more information.
February 28 Alliston & District Horticultural Society
Photo Show
Speaker Barbara White: The Evolution of My Garden. All meetings start at 7:30pm and are held at St. John’s United Church, 56 Victoria St E, Alliston. Visitors are always welcome. Come early and enjoy conversation and light refreshments.
February 28 Alliston & District Historical Society will meet on 2pm at the Museum on the Boyne,
250 Fletcher Cres, (Riverdale Park), Alliston. In co-operation with the Museum, our guest speaker, Nancy MacLeod, will be presenting "Victorian Medicine Show", the old-fashioned remedies of yesteryear. Everyone is welcome. Non-member fee $2. Refreshments will be served.
The Briar Crier advertises the events and
activities of many local non-profit organizations free of charge. Contact the Publisher, Marie Fischer
