North Bay Hosts Annual Soccer Challenge Cup August 14 & 15th!

Soccer lovers plan to come and watch the annual North Bay Challenge Cup coming up August 14 and 15^th! This is a yearly "competitive soccer" event sanctioned by the Ontario Soccer Association.


The games will be played in the Veterans, ONR, Amelia, Fisher and Graham Soccer Fields. The teams are made up of ages 11 to 13-year-old girls and boys of Ontario who travel to North Bay to play a minimum of three matches for the purpose of qualifying for the final North Bay Challenge Cup match held on August 15^th.

For more information on this great sports event contact the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Department of the City of North Bay at 705-474-0400 at ext. 2329 and speak to Frank Nucara.

Sport events and tournaments are popular in Ontario`s Near North - so come on out and enjoy yourself and root for your favourite team!

It may not be the FIFA Worldcup - but it is certainly as entertaining and lots of fun for participants as well as for visitors cheering on their players and teams!

 Rockview Camp Cottage Resort 

André and Susanne 

 www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Upscaling your stay at the cottage by having a personal chef!

I just read the article about Chef Glen Sheridan returning to North Bay and running a catering business as well as offering private in-home cooking services. Here is the article published in "Northern Ontario Business": http://www.northernontariobusiness.com/Regional-News/North-Bay/Chef-puts-French-stamp-on-North-Bay.aspx

Why not up-scaling your stay at the cottage with having a private chef for a day or catering a BBQ event for you? This is different and gives the homemaker and camp-cook a break!

A stay at the cottage can be so divers - not just fishing, laying at the beach or hiking, but there is so much you can do starting with a nice, clean fully equipped cottage at Rockview Camp: Daytrips, golf games, spa days, private chef's or, why not, have BBQ cook-off with your new found friends in the other cottages ....

A stay at the cottage can become what you want it to be!

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort 

André and Susanne  

www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

North Bay events during the last week of July!

"Our Roots: Two Women with Brushes", an exhibition of landscape paintings by Doreen Wood and Marg Cunningham.
6/25/2010,   June 25 - July 28, 2010
Location: Art on Main 171 Main Street West
Please join us for the opening of "Our Roots: Two Women with Brushes", an exhibition of landscape paintings by Doreen Wood and Marg Cunningham on Friday June 25 from 7-9 pm. The exhibition will be runs from June 25th to July 28th. Our hours are Mon-Sat 9:30-4:30pm. Please Contact: Jen Langer
Website

Raw Tennis Callander
7/6/2010,   July 1 - 31, 2010
Location: Callander Community Centre
Raw Tennis is a mobile sport company that aims to grow the popularity of tennis in North Bay and area communities while providing a unique service. Raw Tennis is fully equipped with portable net systems, balls, and racquets from Street Tennis in addition to court lines and targets for design of appropriate playing areas for each age group. In July Raw Tennis will be visiting the Callander Community Centre for two separate sessions of introductory group lessons including three different age ranges. Details are as follows: Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00pm = Age 12 - 15 6:00 - 7:00pm = Age 8 - 11 7:00 - 8:00pm = Age 16 + Session #1: July 6 - 15 Session #2: July 20 - 29 *4 lesson packages Registration is available online at www.callander.rawtennis.org or by calling the North Bay Tennis Centre at (705) 476-6688. Sign up today! Please Contact: Bobby Ray  
Website

Youth Filmmaking Summer Camps for July
7/19/2010,   July 19 - 30
Location: Near North Mobile Media Lab
If you know any creative kids/teens ages 10-18 that are looking for something fun to do this month, the Near North Mobile Media Lab still has room in 2 of our week-long summer camps at our headquarters in the Capitol Centre! SPEED DOC July 19-23 Ages 14-18 This Documentary Workshop will show campers how to tell a great story through the camera lens in 3-5 minutes. We will go from idea development to the editing room using professional equipment and completed films will have a chance to compete in the upcoming Documentary Film Festival 'Doc North'! $150 FILMMAKING BOOTCAMP July 26-30 Ages 10-14 Let your imagination run wild while whipping yourself into filmmaking shape! Filmmaking Bootcamp lets campers make their awesome story ideas into motion picture masterpieces in one week! Welcome to the real Hollywood North! $150 All workshops run from 10-4 each day and are taught by industry experienced instructors! Download your application form here: http://www.n2m2l.ca/workshops.html or call the Media Lab at 476-6402 to reserve your spot! Please Contact: Holly Cunningham  
Website

Summer in the Park Festival
7/30/2010,   Jul 30 - Aug 1, 2010
Location: Lee Park
Headline acts; Trooper, Midway, petting zoo, inflatable land, community group performances & displays, food & product vendors, local bands, Ray's Retile Show, secure bike zone, children's performers, art in the park, sporting activities, baby parade, Carlson's Sports & RV displays, outdoor movie in the park; Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, theatre groups and so much more. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.  
Website

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Fun Fest in Commanda this week - it is unique!

There's a party going on in Commanda.

A fun fest begins Wednesday and runs through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Children can take part on sac races and indoor crafts like paper people and teddy bear making.

On Saturday, there's a Teddy Bear Picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Commanda Heritage Centre, 4077 Highway 255 west of Trout Creek.

Kids are encouraged to bring their Teddies and show them off. Judges will name the Teddies that are the best dressed, oldest or most original.

The picnic menu will be worth the drive to the heritage centre," Jaimie Board, president of the Commanda Heritage Centre, said in a media release. "Homemade pogos plus designer veggie platters are part of the planning for this event.

So dress up your Teddy and make your way to Commanda for some fun." The picnic itself will take place from noon to 2 p.m.

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

For the 2nd time: Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride - stop in North Bay!

The 2010 Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride (MPNMRR), a coast-to-coast motorcycle relay ride in support of the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and the Wounded Warriors will begin at 19 Wing Comox on beautiful Vancouver Island August 17th, 2010 and finish in St John's Newfoundland on September 10th, 2010.

The ride will enter Ontario on August 26th, traveling eastward from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay, an overnight stop and Fund Raising BBQ. On August 27th the ride will depart Thunder Bay and travel to Sault Ste Marie for a night stop. August 28th sees the ride traveling to North Bay where a lunch event will be held at 22 Wing then on to the Land Force Central Area Training Centre (LFCA TC) Meaford where we will spend the night and a Fund Raising BBQ.

The goal this year is 50-thousand dollars after 23-thousand was raised last year.

To find out more visit their website at www.mpnmrr.ca/

Ontario's Near North is such a great area for motorcycle tours - and Rockview Camp is the perfect location to come back to after a day trip on your bike

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

More events going on this week! Check it out!

North Bay Calendar of Events for July 19, 2010 to July 25, 2010:
Confirm these events in advance by phoning the number provided.


Next Advanced Performing Arts Workshop
7/19/2010,   July 19
Location: Dance Expressions De Danse
Next Advanced Performing Arts Workshop will run from 9am to 4:30pm. Participants will study voice, dance, drama and musical theatre elements. Please Contact: Michelle Godin   Website

Raw Tennis Camp
7/19/2010,   July 2010
Location: East Ferris Community Centre
Raw Tennis is a mobile sport company that aims to grow the popularity of tennis in North Bay and area communities while providing a unique service. Raw Tennis is fully equipped with portable net systems, balls, and racquets from Street Tennis in addition to court lines and targets for design of appropriate playing areas for any age group. We encourage our fellow enthusiasts to play anywhere and in July Raw Tennis will be visiting the East Ferris Community Centre for a week long youth camp. Our summer camp program is a great way to learn the sport of a lifetime in a fun and active group environment. Participants will learn fundamental movement and athletic skills while developing sport specific techniques and principles essential to play! Register: at www.callander.rawtennis.org by calling (705) 476-6688 or check us out on facebook. Please Contact: Bobby Ray   Website

Youth Filmmaking Summer Camps for July
7/19/2010,   July 19 - 30
Location: Near North Mobile Media Lab
If you know any creative kids/teens ages 10-18 that are looking for something fun to do this month, the Near North Mobile Media Lab still has room in 2 of our week-long summer camps at our headquarters in the Capitol Centre! SPEED DOC July 19-23 Ages 14-18 This Documentary Workshop will show campers how to tell a great story through the camera lens in 3-5 minutes. We will go from idea development to the editing room using professional equipment and completed films will have a chance to compete in the upcoming Documentary Film Festival 'Doc North'! $150 FILMMAKING BOOTCAMP July 26-30 Ages 10-14 Let your imagination run wild while whipping yourself into filmmaking shape! Filmmaking Bootcamp lets campers make their awesome story ideas into motion picture masterpieces in one week! Welcome to the real Hollywood North! $150 All workshops run from 10-4 each day and are taught by industry experienced instructors! Download your application form here: http://www.n2m2l.ca/workshops.html or call the Media Lab at 476-6402 to reserve your spot! Please Contact: Holly Cunningham   Website

Mattawa River Canoe Race
7/24/2010,   July 24, 2010
Location: Olmsted Beach, North Bay
Pattison Outdoor Advertising presents the 34th Annual North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority's Mattawa River Canoe Race on July 24th, 2010. 64km Canoe Race - Race Start 7am-9am (scheduled category starts) Olmsted Beach, North Bay, Ontario 13 km Family Race - Race Start 12 noon Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Mattawa Area *NEW* - 13km Junior Race (14-17 years old) Race Start 12 noon Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park, Mattawa Area Call (705) 474-5420 to register or for further information see www.nbmca.on.ca Please Contact: Paula Loranger   Website

Human Flourishing: Happiness, Well Being and Serenity in Modern Times
7/24/2010,   July 24 - 26
Location: EarthRise Retreat Center
The next great transformation in health and healing will be the emergence of a consciousness based Integral Health with its promise of a full flourishing of body, mind, and spirit. These healers have left us a detailed roadmap to this extraordinary human possibility. The aim of this workshop is to explore and unfold the path to human flourishing through study, reflection and practice. Please Contact: See website registration  Website

There is lots going on this summer in beautiful Ontario's Near North - so close to your cottage at:

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort 

André and Susanne  

www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Just a reminder: Wear your life jacket and know your limits around water!

North Bay O.P.P. are investigating a boating incident that occurred in the area of Sun Set Cove Rd. on the South Shore of lake Nipissing at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Saturday the 17th of July 2010.

54 year old Andrew Wedzinga of Thorndale Ontario was returning from a fishing trip with his wife when they encountered strong winds and heavy wave action on the lake. The two were operating a 14 foot aluminium boat with a 9.9 motor. Mr. Wedzinga was tossed out of the boat only a few hundred meters from their destination. Mrs. Wedzinga was unable to control the small craft and was able to secure her life jacket before she too was thrown from the boat. Mrs. Wedzinga was able to make it to a nearby island where she was rescued by family shortly after.

Mr. Wedzinga was not wearing a life jacket and could not be located by family who immediately began searching for him. Family and friends were assisted by Nipissing Volunteer Fire Fighters, O.P.P. Marine and land Units in the search. The O.P.P. helicopter also attended the scene to assist with an aerial search of the area. The search was unsuccessful at the time of this release and O.P.P. Marine units remained searching the area till dark.

The O.P.P. Underwater Search and Recovery Unit will be attending the area on Sunday to continue search and recovery operations.
(OPP News Release)

Being on the water is fun - but, please, be responsible and know your limits. Nobody needs news like this!
 

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Something different to do on Tuesday: Zumba in the Park!

Capitol Centre
News Release
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On Tuesday July 20th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm & 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm there will be a free Zumba dance class at the Kwanis Band shell at the Waterfront.

Mabel Hernandez from Dance Obsessed has teamed up with the Capitol Centre to host this free event. Everyone is encouraged to join in and give Zumba a try.

Zumba is Latin-based dancersise in which anyone can participate. Whether you are physically fit or really out of shape Zumba is a great way to have some fun with a bunch of your friends and bring out your inner Latino.

Classes are regularly held Monday nights from 6 – 7 pm center stage at the Capitol Centre.

For more information call the Box Office at (705) 474-4747

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort  

André and Susanne 

www.rockview.on.ca

 

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Come and Play at Art in the Park!

This year Art in the Park offers fun for the whole family!  Whether you love to participate or just observe, come and enjoy the workshops and art displays under the Art in the Park tent, which is a part of North Bay’s Summer in the Park Festival from July 30 to August 1^st.  The tent will be located in Lee Park and workshops offer everything from watercolour painting to finger painting.

The workshops are free and there is a variety to choose from in addition to a talented array of artists to work with.  Ontario’s Near North is full of gifted artists, many of them who teach art as well.  It is advisable to sign up in advance to ensure a spot, as space in each workshop is limited.

Listed are the various workshops and their date and times:


‘Bob Ross’ with Colleen Castonguay ~  Friday July 30^th from 6pm to 8pm
‘Jackson Pollock’ with Brian Chute ~ Saturday July 31^st from 11am to 1pm
Pairing Artists VS Non-Artists Celebs with Arlie Hoffman, Colleen Castonguay, Lise
King, Paul Chivers and Robert Smith ~ Saturday July 31^st from 2pm to 6pm
‘Solucryl on Yupo’ with Lise King ~ Saturday August 1^st from 8am to 9pm
‘Finger Painting’ with Carole Toebes ~ Sunday August 1^st from 11am to 1pm
‘Big Brush Watercolour’ with Caren Gagne ~ Sunday August 1^st from 2pm to 4pm

For more information or to register you can contact Lise King of King's Framing and Art Gallery at (705)752-4211 or email info@kingsframingandartgallery.com You can also register online at www.kingsframingandartgallery.com

Artists and art lovers of all ages are encouraged to come out and enjoy Art in the Park during North Bay’s Summer in the Park Festival from July 30 to August 1^st!

This is another great festival happening during the wonderful summer season in Ontario’s Near North.

Rockview Camp Cottage Resort  

André and Susanne  

www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!

Take a journey through time at the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence (CFMAD)

The Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence (CFMAD) is unique, being the only museum of its kind in Canada.

Take a journey through time and see the evolution of air defence and the contributions Canadians have made, such as:

• Exhibits on WWI and WWII
• Ground Observation Corps
• Radar lines
• Squadron history
• NORAD
• Vintage air force uniforms
• Donations

Many donations of material and a substantial amount of money assisted with the opening of the CFMAD. Volunteers are the heart of the CFMAD and their time and effort unsure the continued existence of the museum. THE CFMAD is a non-profit organization that thrives on the help of others and we welcome all donations of time, money, and air defence related artifacts.

General Information
The new hours of operation for our Museum at CFB North Bay are:
Sunday, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Closed holidays
Group visits, special appointments
Call: (705)494-2011, ext. 2261


Now, that is something different to explore while staying at the cottage here on the beautiful South Shore of Lake Nipissing @ Rockview Camp Cottage Resort this summer!

 Rockview Camp Cottage Resort
André and Susanne
www.rockview.on.ca

There is no place like this in Ontario's Near North, Canada!