19 Feb For the Love of the Game
Here is a recap of the BIG game on Thursday! Rock came out on top! Looking forward to the next one! Cheers to their great sportsmanship and humility they displayed. $500.00 will be donated to Easter Seals...
Here is a recap of the BIG game on Thursday! Rock came out on top! Looking forward to the next one! Cheers to their great sportsmanship and humility they displayed. $500.00 will be donated to Easter Seals...
History The earliest known New Year celebrations were in Mesopotamia and date back to 2000 BC. The early Romans used March 1 as New Year's Day. Other cultures used the autumn equinox or the winter solstice to mark the new year. 1582 - The Gregorian calendar, which marks...
The use of evergreen trees, wreaths, and garlands to symbolize eternal life was a custom of the ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews. Tree worship was common among the pagan Europeans and survived their conversion to Christianity in the Scandinavian customs of decorating the house and...
Christmas lights have come a long way since their inception in the 17th century. They are a Christmas tradition that has strongly withstood time; outdoor Christmas light displays on houses stemmed from the trend of lighting up Christmas trees during the Christmas season. Outdoor Christmas light...
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums...
Kempenfest 2018 will take place August 3 – 6 What’s new this year? In a word, LOTS! With the return to the full use of Centennial and South Shore Parks, Kempenfest has expanded back to our past full size. This year you will find over 350...
Looking for things to do in Simcoe County and area? Check out our Simcoe County calendar event listings to find a fun event for your family and friends for this Canada Day Weekend. Calendar for events in Barrie and surrounding area Celebrate Canada Day in downtown Barrie! ...
3 Inspirational Poems, 2 written by our own team member Adam Scarati and the best known poem by John McCRae REMEMBRANCE When I was a boy I sat on his knee He told me he fought so I could be free His hands were rough and his eyes told...