Somehow it is almost April, and the year is a quarter of the way through.  But here in Collingwood, April also feels like the turn of the new season, new weather, and increasingly longer days.  This April though, there is more than that to look forward to.  Here is the city’s great line-up of events, concerts, and things to do in the coming month:

The Arts

Collingwood is a city that embraces and celebrates the arts, and in April, that continues in a big way.  Renowned Canadian musician Ashley MacIsaac will be at Meaford Hall on April 14^th, while Canadian Brass will steal the stage in the days before on April 12^th.  If you aren’t into the music and stage scene, how about celebrating the visual arts? The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts Juried Art Show will host the awards ceremony on April 22^nd from 1-3 pm, choosing the winners of the show which is on display from April 18^th to May 26^th.  Come out and support your local community artists and enjoy some beautiful scenes and creative endeavours.

Celebrating Earth Day

April 22 is Earth Day, and with a progressive conscious community such as that of Collingwood, it is indeed a day to celebrate.  The city will come together through a community initiated clean-up. Individuals are invited to form a team, find a place that needs to be cleaned up, and get started! Harbourview Park Clean-Up is happening at 1pm, where members of the council and town staff will lead a litter removal party that is suitable for participants of all ages. Educating your children on Earth Day, the importance of looking after Mother Nature and the impacts of climate change is an important component of this day.  Send them to Simcoe County Museum Kids Camp on April 27^th to teach them all they need to know.

Community Events

If you want to get active, the YMCA’s annual Move to Give day will be held on April 7^th, at eight different YMCA locations across the city.  The Move to Give initiative encourages individuals to get moving – bike, run, walk, or swim – as part of the YMCA, to raise money for community members to have access to YMCA programs.  Get moving for your health and give back for the health of others at the same time.  If physical activity isn’t quite what you are feeling though, check out the Georgian Bay Home and Lifestyle Expo instead.  Featuring everything from home restorations to construction companies, to home décor, and even free face painting for the kids, there is something for everyone and it is a great way to spend your time between April 27^th and 29^th.

This April, get ready to head out into the community and get involved.  For more information and to find more great events and activities. Visit our website and check out our calendar of events!