Plugged-In Open Mic Night

Sign in at 6:30; Show starts at 7:00.

Free Admission

HEAT WAVE is a concert show featuring the powerhouse and sultry voice of Wendy Laurier singing the songs of the 1970’s Queen of Rock.

Linda was more than the Queen of Rock. She was everyone’s sweetheart singer, singing many genres - Rock, Country, Pop, Folk, American Standards, and more.

Wendy’s passion to sing Linda’s iconic songs shines through in every note. Her remarkable vocal ability captures Linda’s iconic style of both the exquisite musical subtleties of the ballads, and the passionate powerful voice of the rock and country songs. Her natural resemblance to Linda allows the audience to enjoy a true Linda Ronstadt experience. The heart and soul of Wendy will endear you, just like Linda’s did to both men and women alike. Her rock solid band, along with clear vocal harmonies, are as sweet as Linda herself loved them!

Tickets: $35 + taxes & fees Floor; $40 + taxes & fees Balcony

Ontario’s annual Day of Action on Litter encourages individuals, students, municipalities and businesses across the province to work together to raise awareness about the impacts of litter and waste and take part in a litter cleanup. 

Where to meet: Volleyball Picnic Shelter at Little Lake Park 

What is provided: Gloves and Garbage Bags

Where is the cleanup: See the attached map. 

Please see Litter Cleanup Guides for more info and helpful tips.

Join our resident bird expert for an exclusive early morning two-hour birding excursion at Wye Marsh. With our Staff as your guide, you will have access to this National Wildlife Area two hours before the gates are unlocked for visitors. Together you will: greet the morning chorus; identify bird calls; see songbirds, waterfowl, and raptors; and take in the wonders of the marsh.

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 7 am - 9 am

How much: $30.00 per participant. All materials provided

Who: Ages 12+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Participants are welcome to make their own way to Mom's Restaurant, after the event, to share tales and relive highlights with Mak. (Breakfast not included.)

Pre-registration required using Eventbrite or before May 10, 2023

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maks-early-bird-tour-tickets-615059799417

MEGABike is coming to North Simcoe

A national initiative covering over 20 communities coast to coast and North Simcoe is first on the tour.

Join us on Thursday May 11th at David Onley Park to support MEGABike. Local businesses and partners have signed up to ride the MEGABike in support of youth mentoring programs. Opportunities to donate, ride and support the day by attending to cheer the riders on are all appreciated. For more information go to northsimcoe.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca 

Splash’N Boots have just released their newest album I am Love! Following their second JUNO Award for “Heart Parade” in 2021 as well as a Canadian Folk Music Award in 2022, Splash’N Boots have been bringing happiness and music to children of all ages for nearly 20 years.

Throughout their storied career, Splash’N Boots have created a global community dedicated to making every child feel seen, heard, and loved for exactly who they are.

Splash’N Boots believe in a world where music can be enjoyed across all generations and have recently collaborated with Alice Cooper, Brett Kissel, Johnny Reid, Alan Doyle, Simon Ward of The Strumbellas and The Wiggles, and Sharon and Bram. Their original music is enjoyed around the world, with millions of streams on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube and other international digital markets.

Tickets: $35 +tax & fees

Singer, Songwriter, Folk, Jazz, Blues, & Spoken Word! 

Solos. Duos. Trios

Doors and Sign up @ 6:30 pm, Show @ 7:00 pm

Free Event

The Midland Community Health Hub is excited to invite the public to its upcoming open house event, taking place on May 17th, 2023, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will showcase the various programs, services, and resources provided by the many organizations located at the Health Hub.

The Community Health Hub is collaborative partnership between Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care and Chigamik Community Health Centre. It is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide comprehensive mental health supports and primary healthcare services to the community. The hub offers a wide range of services, including primary care, youth programming, traditional healing, midwifery care, and more, all under one roof.

The open house event is an opportunity for the community to meet the staff and learn more about the services offered and receive educational materials on health and wellness.

The operating room is an intense fast-paced space in a hospital. It is an area where highly trained and skilled medical personnel work to save lives and improve our health through complex procedures. Our program will present an inside look at how the operating room functions. Come along and hear what it's like from the perspective of a surgeon, an anesthesiologist, a nurse and a patient.

Watch this short 10 minute video as a primer to this upcoming event OR Video

A Night at the Theatre, aka, the Operating Room will be held in-person at the Midland Cultural Centre with Free admission Register and will be broadcast on Rogers TV throughout Simcoe County (Channels 53, 65 and 10). The program will also be streamed free of charge, live and into the future at OR Online.

 If you want to watch past Our Health programs, here's the link to the videos MCC Our Health.

Prenatal Yoga✨ Little Lake Park Pavilion Fridays 1 pm ✨ All Summer. Starts May 26th 🌈✨😊
 
Parenthood is a wild ride. From start to guess date our bodies go through a lot of change during pregnancy. Join this prenatal yoga class for all levels and create community, laugh, and learn together. We’ll move, breathe, explore postures (asanas) for pain relief, for pelvic floor strengthening and release, and for labour and delivery.


***First Class is Free*** 🌈✨😊

PARENTS & LITTLES (BABIES) YOGA ✨ Little Lake Park Pavilion Fridays 2 pm ✨ All Summer. Starts May 26th 🌈✨😊

Parenthood is a wild ride. Join this Parents & Littles yoga class for all levels and create community, laugh, and learn together. In the Parents and Babies class, we’ll move, breathe, explore postures (asanas) for back pain relief, for pelvic floor strengthening and release, and for feeling balanced while performing the ultimate balancing act: Parenting little humans.

***First Class is Free*** 🌈✨😊

PARENTS & LITTLES (TODDLERS +) YOGA ✨ Little Lake Park Pavilion Fridays 3:30 pm ✨ All Summer. Starts May 26th 🌈✨😊

In the Parents and Toddlers + class, we'll learn with our littles about breathing and moving our bodies. We may use props, and sing songs as we move our bodies through partner poses, and narratives to explore yoga with a story. Throughout our practice, you and your little one(s) will move, snuggle, and play together while breathing and stretching.
***First Class is Free*** 🌈✨😊

The Marsh by Moonlight Paddle Series features a guided voyageur style canoe tour through the sparkling moonlight waters of the Wye Marsh. Twinkling voyageur canoes and boardwalk, night noises, Bannock roasted over the open fire accompanied with a hot drink will make for an unforgettable night!

Connect with nature and experience the Wye Marsh in a way that not many people have the opportunity to!

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: 9 pm-11pm on May 26, 27, June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 &17
How Much: $75.00 per participant. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
Who: Ages 13+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dress for the weather - this program will run rain or shine!

Pre-registration is required using Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/609389589667/details

North Simcoe Treasure Days Saturday May 27 & Sunday May 28
Snap up some unwanted items and vintage finds in Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay Township this weekend during Treasure Days!
Find a new home for your unwanted household items by placing them at the curb this weekend starting at 8 a.m.

Please remove anything not taken by 5pm on Sunday. 

Vintage Bike Swap, Show and Fly-in
Admission is $5 per person (Cash Only)
All vendors welcome
Rain Date: May 28th, 2023
Food Onsite

How tall are you compared to the wheel on a dump truck? Find out at the Town of Midland Public Works Palooza!

When and where  is this AWESOME event?

What can I expect to see there?

• Free fun for everyone!
• Hands on learning and getting up close to heavy equipment and emergency vehicles.
• Explore some Emergency vehicles from Midland Fire, OPP and Simcoe Paramedics!
• Meet a team from the OPP Canine Unit.
• KoolFM Music Team and more!
• Hands-on learning with interactive displays, games, prizes, snacks.
• Get your free event passport stamped as you visit all displays and be eligible to enter a draw for a $50 gift card.

The Town is proud to host a Community Engagement Day to celebrate Palooza National Public Works (NPWW) with our first Public Works Palooza! 

National Public Works Week is an annual week-long celebration across North America to recognize the importance of essential public works and public service employees in our communities.

Notice of photography and video:

Please be aware that the Town of Midland is capturing photos/video at our event May 27, 2023. By entering the premises, you consent to such recording of media and its releases, publications, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, web, and promotional purposes.  Photos and videos will only be used for promotion of the event by the event itself and through the Town of Midland and event partners. 

Emilio's A Million Chameleons is a family-friendly musical spectacular.

Emilio is excited to bring you his circus act with a million chameleons to entertain you with

music, magic, and amazement. His favourite chameleon of them all is Juan... the shyest little

chameleon.

At its heart Emilio's A Million Chameleons is really about a little chameleon named Juan (and

maybe a not-so-little human named Emilio) who needs to stop trying to blend in and learn to let

their inner sparkle shine.

Two Shows: 10:30 am & 2:00 pm

Tickets: $25

The Last Waltz – A Musical Celebration of The BAND – Live’ celebrates the songs and music of the iconic Canadian band.

This all-star Canadian cast of award-winning blues and roots musicians, under the direction of Juno award winning producer and musical director, Lance Anderson, will be playing at the MCC on May 27, 2023.

They are celebrating the 47th Anniversary of THE BAND’s last concert in 1976 and The BAND’s amazing contribution to our shared Canadian musical heritage. 

Tickets: Floor $55 & Balcony $60

Emilio's A Million Chameleons is a family-friendly musical spectacular.

Emilio is excited to bring you his circus act with a million chameleons to entertain you with music, magic, and amazement. His favourite chameleon of them all is Juan... the shyest little chameleon.

At its heart Emilio's A Million Chameleons is really about a little chameleon named Juan (and maybe a not-so-little human named Emilio) who needs to stop trying to blend in and learn to let their inner sparkle shine.

It was created by internationally-celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx, and directed by Canadian Comedy Award-winner Byron Laviolette. Music is by cabaret star Chris Tsujiuchi.

Adam Francis Proulx is a Canadian theatre creator and puppeteer. His award-winning solo shows BAKER’S DOZEN: 12 Angry Puppets and THE FAMILY CROW: A Murder Mystery have toured North America. He has worked on stages across North America and can currently be seen on The Fabulous Show with Fay & Fluffy on Family Jr., Lido TV on CBC Gem, and Oh Yuck on Netflix.

Adam has appeared on stages all over the world including Walt Disney World, The Kennedy Space Centre, and Zoos Australia.

AdamFrancisProulx.com

*Infants 12 months and under - free admission.

Join us as we walk in memory of those we have loved and lost to suicide, to raise awareness of suicide in our community, and to support those who are grieving. This walk provides an opportunity to support one another through our shared loss by suicide.
This is our annual fundraiser… donation can be made online at CanadaHelps.org found on our website or bring your donations to the walk. Pledge forms can be found on our website www.hopeequalslife.ca or Facebook Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council.
All funds raised will go directly to support and promote awareness through initiatives, programs and community events.

There will be a silent auction (cash only) opening at 5:30 p.m. Closer to walk date auction item will be on our Facebook page and on the KoolFm Community Events Page. Must be present to be bidding winner.

The Marsh by Moonlight Paddle Series features a guided voyageur style canoe tour through the sparkling moonlight waters of the Wye Marsh. Twinkling voyageur canoes and boardwalk, night noises, Bannock roasted over the open fire accompanied with a hot drink will make for an unforgettable night!

Connect with nature and experience the Wye Marsh in a way that not many people have the opportunity to!

Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
When: 9 pm-11pm on May 26, 27, June 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 &17
How Much: $75.00 per participant. Includes all equipment and a gift to take home.
Who: Ages 13+. Youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Dress for the weather - this program will run rain or shine!

Pre-registration is required using Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/manage/events/609389589667/details

North Simcoe Treasure Days Saturday May 27 & Sunday May 28
Snap up some unwanted items and vintage finds in Midland, Penetanguishene and Tay Township this weekend during Treasure Days!
Find a new home for your unwanted household items by placing them at the curb this weekend starting at 8 a.m.

Please remove anything not taken by 5pm on Sunday. 

The Town of Midland will honour the memory of beloved former Councillor and Mayor George MacDonald, by dedicating a stretch of sidewalk on Howard Street in his name. 

George MacDonald was a longtime Council member of Midland for 22 years, including 12 years as Mayor. He also served for two years as Simcoe County Warden. His dedication to the Town of Midland was evident throughout his long public service career that began in 1989 with his last term on Council ending in 2018.  

Memorial plaques have been placed at either end of the Howard Street sidewalk between Penetanguishene Road and Woodland Drive, and the dedication ceremony will take place on Wednesday May 31, 2023.