Orillia Vocal Ensemble – Orillia’s “Pay It Forward” Choir
The Orillia Vocal Ensemble (OVE) is an adult community choir dedicated to the joy of singing together and raising funds for local charities. The OVE …
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2023 Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour – pick a route; here’s your ultimate guide
If you take a look at this year’s Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour, you’ll find a wonderful array of award-winning painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, woodturners, jewellers …
ODAC Receives Federal Funds
The Orillia District Arts Council (ODAC ), a not-for-profit registered charity, is pleased to announceit is one of the successful funding recipients in Simcoe County …
ODAC: Nurturing Artistic Excellence in Orillia
Welcome to the new publishers of The Villager. The Orillia and District Arts Council (ODAC) looks forward to working with you promote and expand the …
Walk the Plank!
Arrrh you ready? Pirates will be taking over the Port of Orillia on Labour Day weekend, and the Rotary Club of Orillia is looking for …
Grant Applications Available from the Community Foundation of Orillia & Area
If you are a registered charitable organization serving Orillia and/or the surrounding area, you may be eligible for funding from The Community Foundation of Orillia …
CDC Now Accepting Grant Applications!
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 – The Community Development Corp. (CDC) is now accepting grant applications for the Community Capacity Building Fund. The CDC has $20,000 …
Kevin Graton Reels in the Win at the Orillia Perch Festival
The winner of the 2023 Orillia Perch Festival grand prize boat was Kevin Graton of Brampton, Ontario. Kevin fished in this year’s derby along with …
Theatre Festival Returns This July
The Simcoe County Theatre Festival returns to the Five Points Theatre in July 2023 with six new productions written, directed, and performed by local Simcoe …
Local Comfy Cases Donates 1,000 Pillows for Children and Families Affected by Cancer
A local volunteer-based program, Comfy Cases (Children And Sewers Exchanging Smiles), is donating an astounding 1,000+ pillowcases to Ontario’s Campfire Circle (formerly known as Camp …