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Employment Opportunities Are You Interested In Employment Opportunities with the City of Barrie? Visit barrie.ca 60 Worsley Street, Barrie Phone: 705-728-1010 Website: www.library.barrie.on.ca August 10 Author Visit Fun & Origami Angus Ross Room, Barrie Public Library For ages 7 – 10 years 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Join us for this free session with local author Gwen Petreman as she reads and dramatizes her book “A Wish for Haidan”. This book is set in the Kingdom of Kempenfelt! Then Gwen will lead some origami undersea creature fun and other activities related to aquatic life. No registration required but limited to first 25 children. August 12 Mask Making – Time for Caribfest Children’s Floor, Barrie Public Library For ages 3 and up 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Children and teens are welcome to drop-in between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to make a colourful mask to celebrate Barrie’s Caribfest. We supply the sparkle, you supply the imagination! Bids & Tenders August 4th Contact Us Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected] PURCHASING BRANCH BID OPPORTUNITIES DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/ barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone 705-739-4220 Ext. 5163 or Ext. 4538 or by Email at [email protected] Electronic copies of these bid opportunities are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee maybe applicable. REQUEST FOR QUOTATION # FIN 2011-108Q FOR SUPPLY, DELIVERY & INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) COMMERCIAL TREADMILLS This quotation is being called for the Supply, Delivery & Installation of four (4) Commercial Treadmills at the City of Barrie East Bayfield Community Centre. A non-refundable Document Fee of $30.00 plus HST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document. Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday August 11, 2011 PURCHASING BRANCH THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS. June to August 20 Chess in the Library for Children Georgian International Room Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Barrie Public Library is partnering with “Chess in the Library” to offer a drop-in Chess Club for children ages 6-12 years. This free program is run by a volunteer university student. Space is limited each week to 18 children. For more information email Michael Zaghi at [email protected]. August 17 Cartoon Workshop with Kid K-OS 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Children 7-12 years of age are invited to take part in a comic book workshop presented by Barrie graphic novelists, Kaja and Christina Blackley. Craft a story, develop characters, and speak the language of sequential art. Write and draw your very own comic book page by the end of the afternoon. Every participant will receive an autographed poster of the Blackley’s new graphic novel, Kid K-OS, available now. For more information about Kaja and Christina Blackley, please visit their website: www.arthouse7.com. There is a cost of $10 per child and this must be paid at time of registration by cash, Visa, debit or a cheque made out to Barrie Public Library. Register at the Children’s Information Desk. Phone registration can be accepted with a Visa card number at 705-728-1010 ext. 7019. Please note that this workshop is limited to 15 children. Can You Feel The Rhythm? o you hear that infectious beat? Do you suddenly feel like tapping your feet? Then follow the rhythm down to Heritage Park on Kempenfelt Bay where you can join Barrie in celebrating that universal language that brings it all together, music. The celebration is called Rhythmfest and it takes place this Saturday August 6th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Heritage Park. “Last year at the inaugural Rhythmfest, we experienced an incredible amount of positive feedback from a variety of event attendees, vendors and performers about how wonderful it is to have an event that allows all participants to perform and get involved. We are so excited to give this year’s event attendees an opportunity to help us make world history by hosting the World’s largest hand drum ensemble!” says Amanda Dyke, Community Events Assistant for the City of Barrie. Rhythmfest commemorates how music connects us together. It’s Barrie’s second annual and only truly interactive festival and will feature performances and workshops where audiences, young and old, are encouraged to participate. Being that interactivity is a central theme; participants will be able to join in the fun in a variety of ways. So, don’t hesitate, tune your instrument and bring it along to the event. Here’s what’s on the schedule: Stage Performances Performances begin on the main stage at 10 a.m. with an opening ceremony and performances by: • Native women hand drummers; • Beyond Sound, a collaboration of young artists and drummers from Ballet Creole, COBA, and Ngoma; • Baque de Bamba performing the electrifying Brazilian Maracatu; • The drum fusion experience of Nigel Maynard; • Barrie’s very own songwriter and professional drummer, Omar Gittens performing with his trio band, and so much more. Workshops In addition to enjoying the musical performances, you’ll get the chance to learn a few groovy tricks that include: • Learning salsa, meringue, regueton and more with the talented Amaru Mendez; • Tuning the Djembe, an African drum, with Saikou Saho; • Tap dancing with choreographer, musician and tap dancer, Allison Toffan, and more. Just For The Young Of course young ears will love all parts of the festival, but they will especially appreciate the Please and Thanks segment, where various issues that children face daily are expressed in a playful hip-hop beat-box style. Creating a World Record This year, CRS Barrie is sponsoring a very special record breaking event. We will be attempting to beat the Guinness World Record for largest hand drum ensemble. Bring your drum and help us make history! Special Tribute To Fred Johnson Join us as we pay special tribute to Fred Johnson. Fred has had a long and seemingly endless involvement with rudimental drumming and Drum & Bugle Corps in Canada and the USA since he started drumming for the 180th Air Cadets (York Lions) in Toronto in 1946. He won the Canadian Junior Individual Drumming Championship for three consecutive years and has been inducted into the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame, the first Canadian drummer to receive this honour. In 1997 he founded CADRE (Canadian Associates Drumming Rudimental Excellence), which is dedicated to preserving traditional drumming and promoting contemporary rudimental excellence. Fred continues drumming to this day as a teacher, consultant, author, lecturer, clinician, historian, and performer. Finally, the festival wraps-up this music spectacular with an interactive jam where all of you are invited to grab your instrument and voices and jump in on the fun. So mark your calendars, shine your dancing shoes and join Barrie at its grooviest festival this Saturday! For more information visit the Arts, Culture & Tourism section of www.barrie.ca. D For information on news, events, and more visit us online at www.barrie.ca Upcoming Events August 23 Introductory Magic Workshops with the Amazing Frank Clarkson, 1:30 to 2:30 - Ages 6 to 9 years 3:00 to 4:30 - Ages 10 to 14 years Learn how to do some magic tricks using simple household items. Cost is $10 per child and there is a limit of 20 children at each session. Register at the Children’s Information Desk in person or by calling 705-728-1010 ext. 7019. Payment must be made at time of registration to guarantee a space in the workshop. August 25 Readopoly Wrap-Up Party and Magic Show Collier Street United Church 2:00 p.m. Join us for an amazing magic show to celebrate a summer of Readopoly. Gerry Frenette is an internationally acclaimed illusion designer, equally at home with comedy, sleight of hand or grand illusions. You will be on the edge of your seat with suspense or falling off it with laughter as this dynamic entertainer unleashes one magical surprise after another. For more information about Gerry, please visit www.GerryFrenette.com. While this free event is intended for Readopoly players, others are welcome. Note For Parents: Refreshments and fun for everyone ages 3 years and up. Children ages 9 years and under must be accompanied by an adult. No registration. Don’t forget to go to Collier Street United Church instead of the Library for this event. Every Thursday this Summer BYPC Cool Eats, Summer Treats Holly Youth Centre, 171 Mapleton Avenue 4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m. Phone: 705-792-7925 Press 7 Email: [email protected] Enjoy a refreshing treat this summer with tons of great frosty snacks made by YOU! Ice cream sandwiches, blizzards or maybe your own banana split! Who knows what delicious treats will be made, you have to come by to find out! August 8 ABC Scavenger Hunt Maple Ave Youth Centre, 59 Maple Ave 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Phone: 705-792-7903 Email: [email protected] Take a tour around the downtown to find the scavenger clues from A all the way to Z. The challenge is on! August 18 & 19 Bookapolluza! Barrie Young People Centre Holly Community Centre, 171 Mapleton Avenue 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Phone: 705-792-7925 (7) Email: [email protected] The Barrie Young People Centre’s gently used book sale is for children of all ages. Children’s books $0.50, soft covers $1 and hard covers $2. We are also accepting donations of gently used books. Please drop off to the Holly Youth Centre. The City of Barrie’s Curbside collection of leaf and yard waste occurs every other week during the months of July and August. Please refer to the 2011 Community Information and Waste Reduction Calendar or visit barrie.ca to determine which week your collection occurs. These collection areas are identified as Week A or Week B. Barrie residents are reminded to have their materials curbside by 7a.m. on their collection day. For more information please call the City of Barrie at 705-739-4219. Collection Reminder for Leaf & Yard Waste The City of Barrie and Downtown Barrie BIA have worked together to provide late evening taxicab parking spaces in the downtown core for the safe and efficient arrival/departure of patrons from area establishments. Taxicab stand parking stalls are designated parking stalls for use by taxicabs to safely and efficiently move patrons to and from nearby establishments located within the core. Taxicab stands allow patrons to travel via taxicab and reduce the negative impacts to traffic operations along busy roadways. These areas are located along sections of Dunlop Street and on Bayfield Street and they are in effect for late evening operation. For a detailed map and operating hours please refer to www.barrie.ca (navigate to: Living > Getting Around > Taxicabs). Late Evening Taxicab Parking Spaces Kempenfelt Bay N Next Wave CIP Boundary Allandale CIP Boundary Did you know...? There are Grants available for Installing Energy Efficient Lighting to Improve Public Safety in the Downtown and Allandale. SLO-PITCH for 55 + Our Centres are great places to be active every day! The City of Barrie 55+ Slo-Pitch program is recruiting new players for the 2012 season. • Recreational in nature. • Players are 55 years of age and better. • Players must hold current 55+ Centre memberships. For further information, contact Heather Kenehan at [email protected] or 705-739-4220 x 4773. Tax Deferral Program Reminder Applications for the City of Barrie Tax Deferral Program for 2011 are currently being accepted and will be accepted until August 31, 2011. Please note that a new application must be completed each year to confirm eligibility for the program. The Tax Deferral Program is available to any property owner aged 65 or older and any individual who is currently receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program. Eligible property owners will have their property taxes “frozen” at their base year amount (the year prior to the application.) For example if applying in 2011, the base year taxes are the amount paid in 2010. The tax deferrals are interest free, however, they must be re-paid when the property is sold. Please visit our website at www.barrie.ca for more information regarding the program or contact the Property Tax Department at 705-739-4230 Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31, 2011 Your vision may be chosen as the City of Barrie’s Christmas Card for 2011. Each entry must be accompanied by a signed entry form as supplied by the Mayor’s Office. Entries may be a water colour painting, oil painting, pen and ink drawing, photographs, etc. Minimum size of original artwork – 4” x 6” Maximum size of original artwork – 8”x10” A monetary award will be made to the winner. Full contest details and official entry forms are available from the Mayor’s Office, the City Clerk’s Office or online at Barrie.ca > City Hall > Mayor & Council > Office of the Mayor. Finished art should be submitted in person to the Mayor’s office at City Hall, second floor. SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2011 Submissions WANTED for our annual Christmas Card Contest! If you are located within the area shown in the map and you propose installing exterior lighting that uses Energy Efficient technology and that improves Public Safety, you may be eligible for a grant. Limited Funds are available and applications will be processed on a first come first serve basis until the funds are exhausted. Application forms are available on the City of Barrie Web Site through the Planning Department link – see Financial Incentives: Application Forms. For more information on this Program and other Financial Incentive Programs please contact the Planning Services Department 705-739-4220. Celeste Terry ext: 4430 or Kathy Brislin ext: 4440
