Whether you want to feel the burn, or dance the night away, there are several events happening in Bradford West Gwillimbury and area this weekend.
SATURDAY, FEB. 23
Megathon
8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
BWG Leisure Centre
Fundraiser for Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation and the hospital’s Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program.
Register in advance. Registration includes one 35-minute class or walkathon.
Cost is $30 for participation in five 35-minute classes. Activities include aquafit, kelani dance, bootcamp with a firefighter theme, BodyShred, cycling (on a Disney theme!), kettlebells, stretch, Zumba and yoga.
See bwgleisurecentre.ca/megathon for more details.
Childminding is available 7:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Treasure Sale
8-11 a.m.
Bradford United Church, 66 Barrie St., Bradford
Treasures culled from attics, cupboards, closets and garages can be yours for a donation to the church and its charities.
National Curling Day in Canada
9:30 a.m. start
Bradford Curling Club
Learn more about the ‘Roaring Game’ and curling in Canada at an all-day Mixed Doubles Bonspiel.
For more information, see bradfordcurlingclub.ca.
Ladies Coffee Break
11 a.m.
Trinity Anglican Church, 62 Church St., Bradford
Come and make some new friends. All welcome.
The Art of Snowflakes
1-3 p.m.
Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St. S., Newmarket
Drop in for a flurry of activities. An interactive and fun afternoon of crafts and activities.
Cost is $3 per child.
Euchre Party
1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Doors open at 1 p.m.)
Bradford United Church, 66 Barrie St. in Bradford
Tickets are $10 per person, available at the door.
Come and join us for an enjoyable social afternoon of cards, refreshments and prizes. We look forward to seeing you.
West African Storytelling
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
BWG Public Library, 425 Holland St. W.
Celebrate Black History Month with TEDx speaker Babarinde Williams in an afternoon of music and stories.
Free event.
Polar Bear Dip
1:30 p.m.
Innisfil Beach Park’s main beach in Alcona
Innisfil Community Events Corporation (I.C.E. Corp.) challenges the community to take the plunge into Lake Simcoe.
Registration/minimum pledge is $25. Raise funds for charity!
For more information, or to register see icecorp.org or call Doug Lougheed at 705-623-6296.
Beat the Blahs dinner and dance
5:30 p.m. doors open
Bradford and District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd.
The Bradford and District Lions Club invites everyone to beat the February Blahs with a roast beef dinner and dance party.
Cost is $25 per person. For tickets call 905-775-9170, or contact any Lions Club member.
Totally 80s Party
7 p.m.
Bradford legion, 115 Back St.
Dancing to DJ Wayne Jones, door prize, prize for best 80s costume, late-night snack.
Tickets are $15 per person. Call 905-775-5025.
SUNDAY, FEB. 24
Wedding open house
1-4 p.m.
Nottawasaga Inn Resort, 6015 County Road 89, Alliston
Come and experience our beautiful resort setting at our wedding open house. There will be tours, hors d'oeuvres, refreshments, an opportunity to meet with our preferred vendors and onsite wedding coordinator.
