May 4 – 29
“Invitation 2005”
Location: Art Gallery of Bancroft
Contact: (613) 332-1542
Opening Reception: May 6 at 7:30pm
Days Opened: Wednesday – Sunday
Time Open: Noon to 5pm
Annual Juried Exhibition featuring watercolour, acrylic, oil, drawing, mixed media, etc.

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May 5
Ontario’s Artists Day
Applications: For interested artists are available at Community Futures, 26 Chemaushgon Rd, P.O. Box 517, Bancroft Ontario K0L 1C0, (613) 332-5564.
Application Deadline: Please apply by April 9, 2005
Payment: $100.00 for the day + up to $25.00 for materials.
Calling all Visual, Musical and Theatrical Artists in North Hastings
Community Future’s goal for this project is to have an artist in every classroom in North Hastings on the same day, providing an hour long interactive workshop for students. This project is endorsed by the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board.
Contact: Chris FitzSimons, CFDC Project Coordinator at (613) 332-0143 for more information.

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May 8
Mother’s Day Basket Draw
Location: at Member Businesses http://www.maynooth.on.ca/members.htm
Availability: Between April & May
Tickets: $2.00 each
Help support the new banners and flags on the Main Street and fundraiser for our town beautification. Hastings Highlands and the Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans of Maynooth have provided matching funds generously.

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May 11
The Singing Quilter – Cathy Miller
Location: The Village Playhouse
Tickets: $7.00 each
Cathy Miller is a quilter and folksinger/songwriter who, with her musician husband, John Burge, tours a program of songs, stories and quilts to events around North America and Australia.

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May 13
Chameleon’s Cove – Open Mike
Location: Senior’s 580 Club
Contact: Abe (613) 332-3266
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Cost: Audience: $2.00 – Performers: Free
Come and tantalize the senses with music, dance, poetry and other talents performed by local artists. All are welcome to come and perform as well. Supports local charities every week and has an honorary musician and artist.

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May 15
2nd Annual Fritz’s Day Bike Ride – Maynooth Community Centre
Location: Community Care for North Hastings in Bancroft
Contact: (613) 332-4700 or ccnh@bellnet.ca
Time:
Cost:
Ride, walk or run a lovely route along the Hastings Heritage Trail. The 2nd Annual fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Program in honour of Fritz Steffanhagen, a tireless volunteer in his community. Fritz passed away in January 2004 and his family gave the Maynooth Business Association their blessing for an annual event to commemorate the man and his mission. This is a co-operative activity with Community Care for North Hastings in Bancroft.

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May 21
Mayfest “Let It Grow On You”
Location: Millennium Park –
Contact: (613) 332-6960
Time: All Day
Cost: FREE
Mayfest. Let it Grow on You (Millennium Park) is an annual Environmental Festival that draws a wide range of exhibitors and attendees. The event showcases environmental products and services in a range of fields and to promote healthier lifestyles. Join Us

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May 27
Chameleon’s Cove – Open Mike
Location: Senior’s 580 Club
Contact: Abe (613) 332-3266
Time: 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Cost: Audience: $2.00 – Performers: Free
Come and tantalize the senses with music, dance, poetry and other talents performed by local artists. All are welcome to come and perform as well. Supports local charities every week and has an honorary musician and artist.