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			Books by the Bay When: July 20, 2008 Where: Callander Books by the Bay is a northern festival to celebrate Canadian authors.  Centennial Park in Callander will be the site where visiting authors read from their latest books, and talk about their writing.  Check out the brochure. 2008 authors include: Gil Adamson, Karen Anderson, Linwood Barclay, Janet Calcaterra, Karen Connelly Ian McCulloch, Frank Glew, Lawrence Hill, Karin Lacroix, Doug Mackey, Carol Malyon, Joanie and Gary McGuffin, James Poling Sr., Ken Stange, Astrid Taim and Frieda Wishinsky. Weekend Pass  $40.00 Including Cruise.   To avoid disappointment, buy your weekend pass early. Individual Events $15.00 Each - Sold at door only.   We expect to have very few single tickets to sell. Children FREE for Saturday morning program. Festival Dinner $25.00 - Callander Legion - Saturday July 19th. For more information or to purchase tickets, call the Callander Public Library at: 752-2544.  For credit card ticket orders call Gulliver’s Quality Books & Toys at: 474-7335 or 1-888-229-2665. This year, some food options will be available for lunch in the park as well as local restaurants, but attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunches.

			Herbal Magic EZ Rock Green Team When: August 30, 2008 Where: North Bay & Area The Herbal Magic EZ Rock Green Team is out every weekend in the summer of 2008! Watch for our new gas electric hybrid Civic from Northern Honda at events in your area. Get the Green Team at your charity fundraiser, ball tournament, car wash or other event by calling 474-2000 extension FUN or email us. Got an old cell phone?  Give it to us, we'll take care of it. Rogers is collecting old cell phones.  Drop it off at the EZ Rock studios on the overpass or leave it with the Green Team, our summer cruiser.  The recycled cell phone can be from any provider (Bell, Rogers, etc).  Click here for more information.

			Fun Rentals When: September 01, 2008 Where: North Bay Waterfront Fun Rentals is North Bay's Newest Waterfront Attraction and they're back as of Mother's Day weekend.  Open 7 days a week, from 12pm until dusk daily. Check out the website to see the current prices for renting for 1 hour or for the day. Reservations are available too.

			Local Golf Tournaments When: September 30, 2008 Where: 2 Man Bestball, Scramble - July 5 & 6 at Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details. 2 Lady Scramble - Friday July 11 at Highview $50 per person 10am shotgun start Includes practice round, 18 holes of golf, coffee & muffins, lunch, dinner and prizes. Call Highview Golf Course in Powassan at 724-5230 to register. Harwood Plumbing & Heating 2 Man Scramble - July 19th & 20th at Highview. $85 per person Includes practice round, 18 holes of golf on Saturday and Sunday, lunch on Saturday, dinner on Sunday and prizes Call Highview Golf Course in Powassan at 724-5230 to register. Northern Ontario Women's Golf Championship @ Clear Springs Golf Course, Powassan, Ontario July 21 - 24, 2008 COST:  All Events $150, Scramble Only $65, Stroke Play Only $115 For more information or to register call:  Club @ (705) 724-5735 or Mary Lepkan @ (705) 495-3342 Voyageur Days Bestball (July 25) at Mattawa Golf and Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details. Ladies Open on Wednesday August 6th at Clear Springs. $65 per person Includes practice round, dinner and prizes Phone 724-5735 to register. Nugget Mixed on Sunday August 10th at Clear Springs  $100 per couple Includes dinner and prizes Phone 724-5735 to register. 2 Lady Bestball (August 13) at Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details. Kisok Reunion (August 16) at Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details. 3 Lady Scramble - Saturday August 23 at Highview. $50 per person Includes practice round, 18 holes of golf, coffee & muffins, lunch, dinner and prizes. Call Highview Golf Course in Powassan at 724-5230 to register. 2 Man Best Ball on Saturday September 13th at Clear Springs $100 per person Includes practice round on Friday, 18 holes of golf on Saturday, dinner and prizes. Phone 724-5735 to register. Club Championship (September 27) at Mattawa Golf  & Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details. 3 Person Scramble (October 4) at Mattawa Golf & Ski Resort Call 744-5818 for details.

			Greater Nipissing Stewardship Council When: December 31, 2008 Where: Greater Nipissing Stewardship Council COUNCIL MANDATE: • To protect, conserve, improve and restore the natural resources and environment of the greater Nipissing area.  • To encourage and foster an understanding and awareness of the natural resources and environment and their value in enhancing our quality of life, by organizing conferences, seminars, public meetings and distribution of information circulars on issues relating to the environment and its management and protection. • To conduct educational seminars, conferences and public forums about the flora, fauna, ecology, hydrology and geology of the greater Nipissing area. • To collect information on the state of the natural resources and environment, and to provide information for, and participate in, management decisions affecting the greater Nipissing area. • To act as a catalyst, in partnership with other organizations or individuals, assisting to achieve the desired outcome of projects that will benefit the natural resources and environment of the greater Nipissing area. _________________________________________________________________ PROJECTS & INITIATIVES: The Council gets directly involved in carrying out a wide range of projects and initiatives, as well as participating and supporting other partners with implementing their projects.  Current activities include • ‘Trail Guide for Healthy Living’ • ‘North Bay Habitats’ tree planting (Chippewa Creek ) • Rural Tree Plant Project • Used Household Battery Collection Competition (Supporting Partner) • Greater Nipissing Stewardship Council Science Fair Awards • Lake Nipissing Educational Resource Unit • ‘Do Your Part’ media campaign promoting environmentally-friendly ice fishing ethics The GNSC has made presentations to 6 of 12 municipal councils, to increase awareness in the Council’s expanded mandate and solicit support; and has received favourable comments and support from each council.  Presentations to the remaining councils, as well as 2 First Nations councils and 2 chambers of commerce are pending.  Future plans call for hosting community meetings with motivational speakers to generate local projects, with the goal of helping individuals and groups to do their part in the fight against climate change.   HOW CAN YOU HELP: Consider becoming a member, making a donation or volunteering. ANNUAL MEMBER PROGRAM  Adult (ages 18+)  $25.00  Youth    $10.00  Family    $35.00  Life          $1,000.00 (one-time dues) ANNUAL SUPPORTER PROGRAM  Bronze Supporter  donation of $100.00 or more  Silver Supporter  donation of $500.00 or more  Gold Supporter  donation of $750.00 or more  Platinum Supporter  donation of $1,000.00 or more  Diamond Supporter  donation of $2,500.00 or more Benefits include - personalized GNSC membership card; opportunity to serve on the board, committees, project teams; participation in general meetings; decals; slot ruler; e-newsletters and bulletins and more. For more information, please visit our website @ www.greaternipissing.ca  You can also reach us by e-mail at info@greaternipissing.ca or telephone (705) 477-2400

			Community Events & Notices Where: North Bay & surrounding area IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE INCLUDED ON THE COMMUNITY EVENTS PAGE AND SPOTLIGHTED ON EZ ROCK, THEN EMAIL THE INFO TO ken.anderson@northbayradio.rogers.com SATURDAY, JULY 5TH THE STRONG AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY WILL BE HOLDING A SPAGHETTI DINNER AT THE SSJ ARENA FROM 5 TO 7PM.  THE COST IS $6 FOR ADULTS, $3 FOR CHILDREN 6-12, AND KIDS UNDER 5 EAT FREE.  FOR MORE INFO CALL CATHERINE AT    (705)384-54-16.   Friday, July 18-20 “Books by the Bay” will hold its 4TH annual festival to Celebrate Canadian Authors in Callander.  They have some new venues for the festival and will also be hosting a Saturday Night Dinner with the Authors at the Callander Legion.  Festival passes are on sale at the Callander Public Library or Gulliver’s Fine Quality Books and Toys. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at 474-73-35, or log on to www.booksbythebay.ca.   Ongoing The North Bay Select Boys Under 13 team are still holding tryouts for the upcoming season.  If interested please contact Luc Desbiens at 495-42-94.   Ongoing Habitat for Humanity recycle program is in need of volunteers with a truck to pick up pop cans once or twice a week in the Blue Sky Region.  If you would like to volunteer, please call Ellen 495-14-85 for more information.   DOG FOOD NEEDED AT ALL HEART PET RESCUE All Heart Pet Rescue in Powassan is not only the township pound for East Ferris but also an animal shelter used by many cities across Ontario.  Therefore the internet name; Ontario Pet Rescue.  In the last six months we have taken in overflow or excess dogs and cats that might have faced euthanasia had we not been available. Some of the towns/cities include: North Bay, Greater Sudbury area, New Liskeard , Kapuskasing , Sturgeon Falls , Windsor, Toronto Animal Services, Lakeshore dog pound near Sarnia, Quinte Humane Society- Belleville, Moose Factory, Alliston and Garden Village. We currently have a record high number of dogs in our care and are in need of dog food. We feed aproximatly 40 pounds of food a day which amounts to 1200 pounds of food per month.  We ask Stores not to throw out their outdated food as it is used by the shelter for the animals.  Also, we appreciate office people that have collected enough money to be able to buy a bag of food a month as well.  Drop off areas for food in North Bay are: Precious Paws Doggie Daycare Inn on Regina street near Rebuilt Resources, or you can purchase food at Pet Valu in the North Bay Mall as we pick up food every 2 weeks from them.  Every little bit makes a difference.   Kathy Jeanneault Founder All Heart Pet Rescue RR3 Powassan Ontario P0H 1Z0  bearcreek@efni.com www.ontariopetrescue.com

			The Farley Foundation Where: All of Ontario The Farley Foundation offers financial assistance to veterinary clinics in Ontario to help cover the cost of providing necessary veterinary care for pets belonging to seniors receiving the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement or people with disabilities who receive the Ontario Disability Support Payment, and who cannot otherwise afford treatment for their pets.

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