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Nominations are rolling in for the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Ceremony on September 20^th. Don’t forget to nominate your favourite business, service or person by August 20^th. Here are some of the amazing businesses that have been nominated already:

Name:	Nominated for:
Divine Landscapes Co.	Trades Person or Business of the Year
Refined Design and Renovation	Renovated Business of the Year
Clean Slate Services	Customer Service of Excellence Awards
Dennis Parent, Barrister and Solicitor	Service Industry
Christina DePalma, De Palma and Associates	Young Business Person of the Year

 

 

The Holidays are just around the corner! Before your dance card gets full, be sure to mark this exciting new Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce event in your calendar.
 

Susan Allison I don't own property in Wasaga but have been renting a cottage every year for the last 18 yrs and the improvements this year to Beach 1 are definitely going in the right direction Miss the way it was before the terrible fire Come on Wasaga keep moving forward

Ashlee Goheen from Wasaga Beach writes:

To Whom this May Benefit, I am a young resident that was born and raised in Wasaga Beach. I am 29 years of age and had the great experience of being in Wasaga when the Main End, Beach 1, was thriving. I feel, as I know a lot of young people do, that Wasaga Beach kind of hit a halt after the fire, burning down the “fun” part of Wasaga. It’s almost like Wasaga gave up, and we just continued to plummet. I know a lot of store owners, home owners, young people raising families etc., that are worried about the towns future. The new addition to the “Wasaga Main Street” at Beach One with the small local businesses’ is the best thing I have seen in years! The other day I stopped at the “Wasaga Info” location at the new main street area and picked up some flyers, mainly for upcoming events in the area. For years I never thought to grab an info. booklet about Wasaga but after picking the newest addition, not our normal boring looking one, I ran and showed everyone I was with and then picked up 5 more to give to friends visiting and even my local friends and family. From the Important Numbers section, SUPER easy to follow Food & Drink section (AMAZING!), map, directory… this booklet is awesome. I went to school for Public Relations and Marketing for 4 years and usually I can pick anything a part. This book, to me and everyone I have shown, is perfect. Informative, easy-to-read, bright and not to mention great for local businesses! BRAVO !!! From, A Local Young Resident of Wasaga Beach

 

  TOURISM & ACCOMMODATIONS:  This award will be presented to an outstanding Accommodation and’or Tourism business that has improved the allure of the community for tourists who visit Wasaga Beach. Examples of accommodations and tourism businesses include Spas, Restaurants, Resorts & Hotel/Motels, Attractions and Recreational Activities. 
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
LEAH WARREN (TONY B’s VARIETY, TONY B’s VILLAS, SUPERSTORE GAS BAR)
LESLIE FARKAS – SKYDIVE WASAGA BEACH
AARON ARMSTRONG – BEACH1.COM
BEACH 1 VACATIONS
ALTON LODGES – TAMMY & ROB HEWINES
HAND RACING
MR. NORM’S NEPHEW
SKULL ISLAND
JUNGLE ZOO
ROUNDS RANCH
WASAGA BEACH BREWING COMPANY
POPPY’S POPCORN
FREE SPIRIT TOUR


  RESTAURANT, FOOD & BEVERAGE:  This award will be presented to an outstanding business in Wasaga Beach who has provided a high level of business service in the restaurant or food & beverage sectors.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
ZACK BICKMORE (CATCH 22)
KEE (SUSHI SAGA)
GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT
ST. LOUIS BAR & GRILL
WEST RIVER COOKHOUSE
CATCH 22
GRANDMA’S BEACH TREATS
POPPY’S POPCORN
MR.NORM’S NEPHEW
SUSY Q’s
WILD WINGS
PIZZA DEE’S
  ATHENA AWARD: This prestigious awards recognizes stellar leadership ability by a businesswoman in Wasaga Beach. She will have been in business for a minimum of 12 months and had a positive impact on the community.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
LEAH WARREN (TONY B’s VARIETY, TONY B’s VILLAS, SUPERSTORE GAS BAR)
COLLEEN BANNERMAN (WASAGA TAX & ACCOUNTING)
JONNA CASEY – WEST RIVER COOKHOUSE
KELLY KRAMER – SHINE WEB CREATIONS
SHELLY MITCHELL – STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE
PINA STILLITANO – TASTE OF PARADISE/TASTY HUT
ELIZABETH deGROOT – RBC FINANCIAL
SELENA BLAIS – GEORGIAN PHOTO BOOTH
KAREN NEWMAN
DEBRA HARRIS – AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE
DEBBIE BRUNELLE – PIZZA DEE’S
ROBIN LIPOP – RENAISSANCE SKIN THERAPY & AESTHETICS
JOANNE PAVLOVIC – HAND RACING

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  SERVICE CLUB/NOT-FOR-PROFIT: This award is given to a business that has been open a minimum of 12 months and has made a positive difference in Wasaga Beach, either through volunteering or financial support to activities which enrich, protect or entertain the citizens of Wasaga Beach.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
THE FRIENDS OF NANCY ISLAND
LIONS CLUB WASAGA BEACH
WASAGA BEACH KINETTE CLUB
MINISTERIAL FOOD BANK
WASAGA UNDER SEIGE
WASAGA BEACH MINOR HOCKEY COACHING STAFF
LESLIE LISTRO – CAITHKIN FOSTER HOMES
STONEBRIDGE WASAGA BEACH BLUE SERVICE INDUSTRY & TRADE: An award will be presented to an outstanding business person who has provided an exemplary level of professional service. Examples include hair dresser, electrician, plumber, massage therapist, lawyers, doctors, chiropractors, etc; any professional service business that requires professional training and/or an occupational license.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
WASAGA BEACH GEEKS
BRAD BUIE (CLEARVIEW ELECTRIC)
MY COMPUTER STORE
TRANSFORMATIONS
DR. JOEL SIMPSON – GEORGIAN FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
MARTELLA TILING SERVICES
ACTION LOCK – KIM AND STEVE DeHAAN
KIRBY’S FLOORING – IVA & MARK KIRBY
KEN TRACY CONSTRUCTION
THE CUTTING EDGE – CINDY ROSEBRUGH
ACTIVE HEALTH CENTRE
AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE – DAVE & DEBRA HARRISON
ALTA VISTA PLANNING – ERIN FORDHAM & DANA OSBORNE
GEORGIAN GAS GUYS – RICK DWORKA
RICK GORDON – ENTERPRISE BULLETTIN
LAKESIDE AUTO
BEACH HEARING – JOHN TINDALE
 

 

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: This New business will have tapered their business to meet or surpass the changing demands of their customers. This business will have been opened for no less than 6 months and no more than 2 years and will have provided a high level of service and/or product needed in Wasaga Beach.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
NATHAN PLATTER (MAPLE DINER & SMOKEHOUSE
DEPALMA & ASSOCIATES
HAND RACING
SQUEEZED – JUSTIN IANNETTA
BEACH BARBER SALON
BEACH BODY BABY
THE BEACH BAR
CATHIE HUNT – CPA
HARBOUR LIFE HEALTH FOOD & SPA – DAVID ANTEBI
POPPY’S POPCORN
MAID 2 CLEAN – ROBIN PEDDAL
IMAGINE JEWELLERY – ROCCO & ELENA YOUNG BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: This award will be given to a young business person under the age of 39, who through their own commitment has built a successful business or contributed significantly to the success of one. This individual will have been an inspiration to a new generation of upcoming young business people. (Must be in business or employed for a minimum of 12 months) CUSTOMER SERVICE OF EXCELLENCE: An award will be presented to an outstanding individual, team, and/or employee, who has presented Wasaga Beach with an excellent ongoing level of customer service. This award is open to every type of established business.
NOMINEES TO DATE: 
HOGAN COURRIER (WASAGA BEACH GEEKS)
GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT
SHELLY (GEORGIAN CIRCLE RESTAURANT)
GEORGIAN LIFE PHOTO BOOTH
MY COMPUTER STORE – SANDRA & JOHN
TRANSFORMATIONS
JOAN MAYO – GEORGIAN GOLF
PET VALUE DISCOUNT PET FOODS
ANDREW COMLY – (COMLY EYE CARE)
BEACH BARBER SALON
OSBORNS CASTLE
TODD YOUNG – HOME HARDWARE
SQUEEZED – JUSTIN & LANA
HAND RACING
POPPY’S POPCORN
WILD WINGS – ALL THE STAFF
U-PICK PARTIES – ROXANN CAMPBELL
JOHN TINDALE – BEACH HEARING
BULK BARN – DARLENE & DAVE MARTIN
WASAGA BARBER
TRACY LEMENCHICK – BEACH BEAUTY
BARCELO’S 
PEDRO’S
CATHY HOLLAND-HENDRY – CATHY’S FLOWERS
TYLER ROLLINS – KEY MORTGAGE PARTNERS DLC
JOHN & BRENDA ARMSTRONG – ROYAL LEPAGE
FIX-A-CHIP – BRUCE & HEATHER NORTHEIM
IMAGINE JEWELLERY – ROCCO & ELENA
RICK GORDON -M ENTERPRISE BULLETTIN
LESLIE LISTRO – CAITHKIN
ANDY & DEBBIE BRUNELLE – PIZZA DEE’S STAFF
LAKESIDE AUTO 
BRIANNE WORSLEY – KEY MORTGAGE PARTNERS DLC
DEBRA HARRISON – AUTO TECH ‘N TIRE
TODD YOUNG – BEACH BUILDERS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: This Award will be given to any person that has continued their education. The recipient may have gone directly to College or University, oh has returned as a mature adult. To be Eligible, recipient must be attending or have graduated from the course within the last 6 months.

Emelie is from Calgary Albert and was a Visitor to our wonderful Town of Wasaga Beach. Emelie’s Grandparents live in Wasaga Beach and Emelie and her family were here visiting, and she believes this is an amazing Town. (I agree with her)
Emelie is 13 years old and she wrote a poem ALL by herself she adds. It is called “White Caps”

Downloadable Cycling Routes.
http://www.visitsouthgeorgianbay.ca/19p_cycling-routes.htm
 
FIRST Wed. each month for 2017- Wasaga Beach Library- 120 Glenwood Dr, Wasaga Beach Writers entertaining at the Library once a month, the day and time are 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every. We ask for a small donation which the Friends of the Library Committee use for things the Library's budget will not cover. FYI: The writers are reading their own work usually, or other volunteers read something they find interesting enough to pass on. For more information call: (705) 429-5481
Jazz in the Park

Occurs Tuesday every 1 week(s), from Tuesday, June 27, 2017 7:00:00 PM - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 9:00:00 PM
Oakview Woods Gazebo or Rotary Band Shell
Returning for its 16th season, at the Oakview Woods Gazebo or the Rotary Band Shell behind the RecPlex each Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for more info visit www.wasagabeach.com or call 705.429.3321 or email recreation@wasagabeach.com

Dinner and a Movie

Occurs Wednesday every 1 week(s), from Wednesday, June 28, 2017 5:00:00 PM - Wednesday, August 30, 2017 6:00:00 PM
Main Street Market, Beach Area 1, 12 Main Street
Wednesdays evenings in the Main Street Market located in Beach Area 1, 12 Main Street, along the old Pedestrian Mall. From July 5th to Aug 30th weather permitting. Come out for dinner and enjoy great family fun movies beginning just before dusk.  Visit www.wasagabeach.com for complete schedule
July 1 - Canada Day!
Saturday, July 01, 2017 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, July 01, 2017 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with us! 5th Annual Georgian Triangle Music Festival is a multi-venue, multi-genre, all ages music festival taking place across Wasaga Beach. www.georgiantrianglemusicfest.com Anticipated event
Don’t miss the spectacular Fireworks show at dusk! For the complete schedule and more information visit www.wasagabeach.com or contact special events at recreation@wasagabeach.com or call 705.429.3321

Saturday, July 01, 2017 12:00 PM –  Beach Area 1
TIM HICKS!!! FREE!!!! LIVE IN CONCERT!!!
Entrance to VIP $25. Must be 19 or over to enter.


Fire Fit Championships
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Saturday, July 08, 2017 9:00:00 AM - Sunday, July 09, 2017 5:00:00 PM
The Scott FireFit Championships is a competition based on firefighting tasks commonly performed in emergency situations. There are many different levels of Competitors, from the seasoned 10 year veteran to the first time rookies. Volunteers wanted! For more info, visit www.firefit.com

Summer Concert and BBQ held at Wasaga Beach United Church
380 Zoo Park Rd, W.B.  Sat. July 8^th, 2017
5:30p.m. BBQ- $6:00 Hamburg or Hot Dog + Drink
7:00p.m. Concert by DOUBLE IMPACT,   Vocal Stylings & Harmony of Rod Gimpel  & Darrell Kuwabara & Vocalist Alison King from Kitchener  Easy Listening Music
Free Will Offering You won’t want  the concert to end.  That’s how great they are.


Motorcycle Rally
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Friday, July 14, 2017 1:00:00 PM - Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:00:00 PM
Beach Area One
Visit www.wasagabeachrally.com for more info.

 Anticipated event
July 15– 16 - Dunes & Discs – Ultimate Frisbee Beach Tournament
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Saturday, July 15, 2017 8:00:00 AM - Sunday, July 16, 2017 2:00:00 PM?Ultimate Frisbee enthusiast from around the province will gather to see who will be crowned ultimate disc masters of the dunes.  For more information visit www.playwithspirit.com

Wasaga Beach Midway 
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Friday, July 21, 2017 2:00:00 PM - Sunday, July 30, 2017 10:00:00 PM
Beach Area One
Come experience the lights and excitement of the Wasaga Midway. Celebrating its 25th year in Wasaga Beach, in Playland Park Square, for more details check out www.wasagabeach.com (Anticipated event)

Not So Pro Volleyball **
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:00:00 AM - Sunday, July 23, 2017 6:00:00 PM
Beach Area One
?Along Beach Area 1 you can experience some Not So Pro volleyball. The tournament is open for registration. Anticipated event - Check out www.notsopro.com

July 29 – F-Series Truck Rally **
Saturday, July 29, 2017 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
First Street Lot on Second Street
?A gathering of owners of Ford F-series pick-up trucks for a day to show off their vehicles and trade tips and tricks and win prizes. Ford Motor Company Representative selects winners.  All proceeds go to The Wasaga Beach Food Bank. For more information call 705.422.1526 (Anticipated Event)

5K Foam Fest *
Saturday, August 12, 2017 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Beach Area 1 and 2
?Canada’s #1 Fun Run! The 5k Foam Fest is a non-competitive 5km obstacle course adventure run for ages 8 and up, and all abilities with 22+ Obstacles.  2.5 million cubic feet of vegan coconut foam are used on every course. athletes and novices alike can participate alongside each other.
For more info and to register visit the website

Wasaga under Siege
from Friday, August 18, 2017 5:00:00 PM - Sunday, August 20, 2017 6:00:00 PM ), from Saturday, August 19, 2017 10:00:00 AM - Sunday, August 20, 2017 5:00:00 PM Nancy Island Historic Site
?Join us in commemorating the 203nd anniversary of the sinking of the H.M.S. Visit British, American, Native, and British Naval encampments on Nancy Island Historic Site. Re-enactors will transport you back to the War of 1812 through musket & cannon firing, 1812 cooking, fashion & surgeon demonstrations & Native drumming and storytelling.  For more information visit www.wasagabeachpark.com


MultiSport Triathlon **
Saturday, August 26, 2017 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Beach Area One
?This Triathlon attracts more than 800 athletes of all abilities and ages from all over Ontario.  Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned pro there is a race for you. Visit www.multisportcanada.com  for more info. (Anticipated Event)

Inflate-A-Fest *
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Friday, September 01, 2017 2:00:00 PM - Sunday, September 03, 2017 7:00:00 PM
Beach Area One
?Come experience and take part in the largest gathering of amusement inflatables for all ages.  Over 20 inflatables including traditional bouncy castles for youngsters to obstacle and warrior challenges for teenagers and adults alike.  For more information visit www.wasagabeach.com

Memories of Summer Fireworks
Sunday, September 03, 2017 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
?Please join the Town of Wasaga Beach in celebrating a wonderful summer season. Our annual Memories of Summer fireworks display will take place on Sunday, September 3 (inclement weather date September 4th) at Beach Area Two. The show starts at dusk. www.wasagabeach.com  or call 705.429.3321 or email recreation@wasagabeach.com for more information

Wednesday’s – Dinner and a Movie
Occurs Wednesday every 1 week(s), from Wednesday, September 06, 2017 6:00:00 PM - Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:00:00 PM
RecPlex 1724 Mosley Street
Visit www.wasagabeach.com for complete schedule

Georgian College 50th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, September 07, 2017 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
499 Raglan St, Collingwood
Stop in and help us celebrate our 50th Birthday. Have cake, or participate in lots of fun events.
Contact: Cindy  at 705-445-2961 or southgeorgianbay@georgiancollege.ca Website: http://www.georgiancollege.ca

Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues
Occurs every 1 day(s), from Saturday, September 16, 2017 1:00:00 PM - Sunday, September 17, 2017 9:00:00 PM
Stonebridge
?One of Ontario’s newest blues’ festivals, Wasaga Beach Blues will feature a range of blues’ musicians and styles. For more information, visit www.wasagabeachblues.com    Anticipated event

Terry Fox Event
Sunday, September 17, 2017 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Playland Park Square (Beach Area 1)
37th Annual Terry Fox Run is a non-competitive event where people get together as individuals, families, and groups to raise money for cancer research in Terry's name. It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep alive his dream of finding a cure for cancer. Visit www.terryfox.org/run to register

Remembrance Day Ceremony
Sunday, November 05, 2017 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Town Hall, Wasaga Beach, 2 -3 pm. For more information, visit www.wasagabeach.com  Reception at Wasaga Stars Arena following. Call 705-429-3844 x 2287. Participants should arrive at least 30 minutes early. Parade will begin at 2pm.

If you have an Event you would like to share.. contact the
Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce: wbchamber@rogers.com
Please include all information including contact information and JPG’s if you have them.