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1. Holiday Gift Giving Tips
2. Looking Back – Moving Forward
3. Holiday Greetings from the Coastal Centre

Holiday Gift Giving Tips:

Looking Back - Moving Forward:

The Coastal Centre has been around since 1998, but how well do you know us, and what we do? Well, here's the quick lowdown.

We are an independent, non-governmental organization dedicated to the conservation and wise stewardship of Lake Huron. The Centre is the only one of its kind in Ontario. We're coastal specialists working to protect the quality of our coast — clean water, great beaches, diverse healthy habitats - the things we gain from our lake.

But we also want to inspire people to help Lake Huron remain a lake of exceptional quality. Lake Huron does  shows signs of stress at times with algae blooms, degraded beaches, invasive species, nearshore pollution –things we could do without. These are all things that, working together, we can help to correct.

The Centre works at the local level, with many partnerships and collaborations. Our Board of Directors are a group of talented volunteers committed to our mission – "To provide leadership and expertise, in cooperation with partners, to achieve a healthy Lake Huron coastal ecosystem."  Our staff are dedicated professionals employing a combined 60 years of coastal science and management experience. And to build on that experience, we have a Board of Technical Advisors with some of the best coastal experts in Ontario (and beyond).  This may not only sound good, but it earned us the Ontario Minister's Award for Environmental Excellence in 2012.

We're moving forward with some exciting projects in 2015.  And while we are always looking for financial support (as every good charity does) we are also looking for volunteers to help out in various ways. If this appeals to you, call the Coastal Centre office (226-421-3029).

If you want more information about the Centre, visit our website at www.lakehuron.ca or give us a call or email.
 

Holiday Greetings from the Coastal Centre Board & Staff:

L. to R.:  Murray Blackie, Jasmine Bhurji, Karen Alexander, Stephanie Donaldson, Jo-Anne Harbinson, Pamela Scharfe, Joan Eaglesham, Geoff Peach, Matt Pearson.
Absent:  Alison Lobb, Doug Miller, Dianne Sutter, Donna Stewart

On behalf of the Bruce Beach Executive, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and best wishes to your beach families and friends in the coming year.

"Cheers for the New Year and another chance to get it right". The year is coming to a close with a very different start to the winter, high water, big winds, no snow and warm temperatures. The last day of 2014 is the first really cold day of the winter and the beginning of the ice formations along the shoreline.

The executive have a number of items on our plate for 2015, not least of which is the continued search for a new Vice-President, a changing beach shoreline, continued focus on lake water quality, Huron-Kinloss continuing in the DGR Process for Used Nuclear Fuel, and the financial pressures on our hospital and the municipalities of Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss.

I look forward to working with all members of our association in the coming year, the other beach Presidents and the Mayor and members of Huron-Kinloss council and administration.

Eight months until the Bruce Beach BBQ, Saturday, August 1st.

Attached is a look at the beach from earlier this week.

David Grant President,
Bruce Beach Cottager's Association
139 Gordon St. N.

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. " Theodore Roosevelt

Hello

Liz and I wanted to let you know the details of our upcoming Paisley Concert Choir Christmas concerts.

It is a great program with a variety of music. Details are listed below in our press release. Please note there is a Saturday matinee concert in Owen Sound, which might be of interest to those that prefer not to drive at night.

If you are interested and able to attend, we have tickets available and can get them to you. We can also reserve tickets for you at the door.

Hope to see you there.

Jim Pennington and Liz Martin

519-395-5425

Paisley Concert Choir, Christmas Concert 2015

It’s that time of year when we can all get caught up in the busyness of our schedules and our lives. Why not take some time out to listen to some great music?

The Paisley Concert Choir (PCC) will present a wonderful, lively and varied program in their upcoming concert “Colours of Christmas” that will get you in the mood for the holiday season. The program features a mix of traditional carols, fun Christmas songs, a classical piece, a medley of spirituals, a gospel rock tune, and songs of peace, grace, hope and freedom.

Concerts, under the direction of Linda Finlay and accompanied by Jane Siegel, will take place Friday November 27th at 7:30 pm in Hanover, Saturday November 28th at 2:00 pm in Owen Sound and Sunday November 29th at 7:30 pm in Paisley.

Christmas selections include: Ding, Dong! Merrily on High; A Very, Very, Merry, Merry Christmas; Run To The Stable; and Long Ago In Bethlehem. And, just for fun, “Yes, Virginia (There’s a Santa Claus). The spiritual medley features Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Behold That Star, Sweet Little Jesus Boy and Go Tell It On The Mountain in a very dynamic, dramatic arrangement.

You will be inspired by: Hayden’s Agnus Dei, the last movement from his Little Organ Mass; a powerful arrangement of We Shall Overcome; and From A Distance made popular by Bette Middler. Gonna Rise Up Singin’ will have you rockin’ in the aisles.

So come hear some glorious music and share the spirit of the season with friends, family and neighbours. Please mark your calendars for “Colours of Christmas” Tickets are available from choir members or at the door before each concert. Tickets are $15. Children 18 years and younger are free of charge

Venues:

Friday, November 27th in Hanover at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 28th in Owen Sound at Georgian Shores United Church - 2:00 pm

Sunday, November 29th in Paisley at Immanuel Missionary Church - 7:30 pm