Latest Events in Simcoe County(May Updated)

Information Source: Wasaga Beach Public Library | eventbrite

Get ready to rock out with Polkadot Cadaver and Angry Toons live at Tony V's—epic night vibes guaranteed! Information Source: Tony Vs Garage | eventbrite

Join us for a night of live music in support of Orillia’s women’s shelter! Come out to see the difference we can make within our community! Information Source: Alex Kaye Black and Melanie Bazinet | eventbrite

Come out to Tech Time to learn about useful apps, important topics, and more! Come out to Tech Time to learn about useful apps, important topics, and more! Bring your laptop, smartphone, or tablet to get assistance downloading and navigating the app or program we're exploring. Free! Tech Time takes place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM at the Ramara Library in the Ramara Centre. Here is what we will be learning about: Tuesday, January 13: Transparent Languages Tuesday, January 27: Mindfulness Apps Tuesday, February 10: Ancestry Library Edition Tuesday, February 24: AI Tuesday, March 10: CloudLibrary - eBooks Tuesday, March 24: Google Maps Tuesday, April 14: LinkedIn Learning Tuesday, April 28: Instagram 101 Tuesday, May 12: Online Databases Tuesday, May 26: iNaturalist & Nature Apps with the Couchiching Conservancy @ the Sweetwater Farm Nature Reserve Information Source: Ramara Township Public Library | eventbrite

Literary lovers unite! Join other book lovers on the last Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PM at the Ramara Centre branch to discuss great novels! To receive a copy of the book, please contact us at info@ramarapubliclibrary.org, calling 705-325-5776 or registering online. January - Lady Clementine (Marie Benedict) February - James (Percival Everett) March - Go as a River (Shelley Read) April - My Friends (Fredrik Backman) May - The Names (Florence Knapp) June - Remarkably Bright Creatures (Shelby Van Pelt) July - The God of the Woods (Liz Moore) August - Atmosphere (Taylor Jenkins Reid) September - How to Survive a Bear Attack (Claire Cameron) October - The Secret War of Julia Child (Diana R. Chambers) November - The River is Waiting (Wally Lamb) Information Source: Ramara Township Public Library | eventbrite

Enjoy an evening out socializing with crafty folks! Join us for a social evening for laughter, sparking your creativity and meeting others. Please see individual crafts on the EventBrite page. We thank the Friends of the Ramara Library and Ramara Quilting Club for sponsoring this program. May - TBD Information Source: Ramara Township Public Library | eventbrite

Hands-on macro workshop with Sony gear. Learn to control light, focus, and detail to create beautiful close-up images. Macro Photography Workshop with Stewart Wood Step into a new perspective and discover the detail that often goes unnoticed. This hands-on Macro Photography Workshop invites you to explore the art of close-up photography — where light, texture, and precision come together to transform everyday subjects into striking visual stories. Guided by experienced macro photographer Stewart Wood , you’ll learn how to confidently approach macro shooting — from mastering key camera settings to working with light and achieving sharp, intentional focus. Through practical, hands-on shooting, you’ll experiment with composition, depth, and perspective to elevate your images beyond simple close-ups. Throughout the session, you’ll have the opportunity to create using Sony Alpha cameras and lenses , designed to support precision and creative control in macro photography (subject to availability). Whether you’re new to macro or looking to refine your technique, this workshop is designed to help you see differently, shoot with intention, and capture detail in a way that feels both creative and impactful. Who Can Attend This event is open to participants aged 18 and over What to Bring Valid ID Your own camera (any brand welcome) SD cards (recommended: high-capacity) Laptop (optional, if relevant to your workflow) Arrival Information Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start time . Location Staffordshire Wildlife Trust HQ The Wolseley Centre Wolseley Bridge Stafford ST17 0WT Getting There By Car From Stafford: Take the A513 towards Rugeley/Lichfield. After ~7 miles, turn left at the second mini roundabout (Wolseley Garden Centre), then take the slip road on the right through the gate. From Rugeley: Take the A51 towards Stafford. After ~1.5 miles, turn right at the mini roundabout and follow the same route. Continue ~300m to the Centre car park. By Bus Route 825 (Stafford–Lichfield via Rugeley) stops nearby Accessible from Stafford, Rugeley, and Lichfield stations - www.arrivabus.co.uk By Rail Stafford (8 miles) Rugeley (3 miles) Lichfield (11 miles) By Taxi River Trent Taxis operate from nearby stations By Bicycle Accessible via National Cycle Network (Sustrans) - http://www.sustrans.org.uk.  Information Source: Sony - Alpha Universe | eventbrite

Join us for a blissful afternoon of chanting and meditating on sacred mantras in our Bhakti Yoga Circle - Kirtan event! Bhakti Yoga Circle - Kirtan (Mantra Meditation) Come join us for a blissful afternoon of kirtan (chanting) and mantra meditation with this month's special guests the Kirtan Culture Initiative at the Everett Legion in Everett Ontario. Kirtan is a call-and-response form of meditation, using mantras, instruments and our voices. Connect with like-minded souls and immerse yourself in the power of bhakti yoga . Join us at this month's Bhakti Yoga Circle on April 19th from 3-5pm and let the music and mantras transport you to a place of peace and joy while this month's kirtan singers provide the transcendental vibrations to uplift us all! This is a free community offering - donations are accepted with gratitude. A vegetarian meal will follow the kirtan to close out the program. No experience necessary, just bring an open heart and a willingness to chant. Everyone is welcome! See you there! Information Source: Bhakti Yoga Circle | eventbrite

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