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In May of 2004, the City of Owen Sound sent out a request to its Elementary School children to select a Native Flower to represent the City. The simple and elegant Red Trillium, found in the rich woods of Owen Sound in Spring time, now resides as Owen Sound’s Official Native Flower.

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Celebrate Owen Sound

This week
(to Sunday, September 12, 2010)

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 events and 8 on-going events (below)
  • Friday, August 27, 2010
    • to Sunday, September 5, 2010
      Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular
      8:00 AM Owen Sound Marnia
      The Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular – 22 Years of Success! The Sydenham Sportsmen’s Association organizes ...
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  • Sunday, September 5, 2010
    • Jr. A Hockey Exhibition Game
      2:00 PM Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Ave. East
      Attack vs Barrie ...
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  • Wednesday, September 8, 2010
    • Cruisin' The Sound Classic Car Night
      6:00 PM Sears Parking Lot at Heritage Place Mall, 1350 16th St. East
      Cruisin' The Sound Classic Car Nights begin every Wednesday starting May 26th to September 15th. We are ...
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  • Thursday, September 9, 2010
    • to Saturday, September 11, 2010
      158th Owen Sound Fall Fair
      4:00 PM Victoria Park Exhibition Grounds, Owen Sound,
      Gates open Thursday at 4pm with a Western Horse Show at 7pm & 10 classes of great rodeo excitement. ...
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    • Owen Sound Field Naturalists Presentation
      7:00 PM Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, 824 First Ave. West
      Freedom 35: A Photographer’s Adventure With Ethan Meleg. Last Year, at age 35, Ethan sold his house, ...
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    • Jr. A Hockey Exhibition Game
      7:30 PM Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre, 1900 3rd Ave. East
      Attack vs Mississauga ...
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  • Friday, September 10, 2010
    • Musical Entertainment with Will Matthews
      8:00 PM The Chaise Lounge, 229 9th St. East
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  • Saturday, September 11, 2010
    • Craft Practical Symposium

      An opportunity to explore the contemporary craft world. Topics range from the practical to the conceptual, ...
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    • Pratie Oaten - Irish Festival
      9:00 AM Grey Roots Museum & Archives
      The Pratie Oaten festival is returning, so come out and celebrate Irish culture at Grey Roots! Enjoy ...
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  • Sunday, September 12, 2010
    • SuperWalk for the Parkinsons Society
      1:00 PM Harrison Park
      Come out and enjoy an afternoon filled with great prizes,food and entertainment. For more information ...
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On-going Events
  • to Sunday, September 12, 2010
    • Do You Love Me?

      This exhibition explores the human-animal relationship in contemporary art with a focus on companion ... [ details ]
  • to Sunday, October 10, 2010
    • Hello my name is Tom

      Tom Thomson's captivating images have inspired many artists in Canada and around the world. The exibition ... [ details ]
  • to Saturday, April 30, 2011
    • Shipwrecks of Georgian Bay
      12:00 PM Marine & Rail Museum 1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON
      Georgian Bay is known for its strong autumn gales, and the storms that rage across its waters have contributed ... [ details ]
  • to Friday, May 13, 2011
    • Life of an Ordinary Boy
      12:00 PM Billy Bishop Home and Museum - A National Historic Site
      This exhibit portrays Billy Bishop's childhood through stories and photographs.  Discover interesting ... [ details ]
  • to Sunday, April 1, 2012
    • Riding the Rails Ridin' the Rails
      12:00 PM Marine & Rail Museum 1155 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound, ON
      Through the use of pictures, text and mannequins, this exhibit transports you back to a time when your ... [ details ]
  • to Friday, June 1, 2012
    • Owen Sound's Billy Bishop Home & Museum: A National Historic Site. Women in History Exhibit
      12:00 PM Billy Bishop Home & Museum: A National Historic Site
      The Billy Bishop Home & Museum will be featuring an exhibit that looks at the role of women during the ... [ details ]
  • to Friday, March 29, 2013
    • Cornerstones and Foundations - Owen Sound's Westside Industries
      12:00 PM Marine & Rail Museum, 1165 First Ave. West Owen Sound
      The West side of the harbour has gone through many changes. It used to be the home of the Owen Sound ... [ details ]
  • to Sunday, May 26, 2013
    • Leave No Man Behind
      10:00 AM Billy Bishop Home and Museum - A National Historic Site, 948 3rd Ave. West
      66,655 gave their lives; 172,950 were wounded. Through photos, artifacts and stories, this exhibit honours ... [ details ]

 

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