Indulge in dreamy cheesecakes — completely dairy-free! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll mix, top, and taste your way through stunning, guilt-free desserts that everyone will enjoy.

Blending both sweet and savoury flavours, this class is perfect for anyone eager to try something deliciously different this season!

June 9

Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
St.Paul’s Centre

62 Peter St N, Orillia
$50 per person

Dive into Theatre and Dance with the Orillia Silver Band! - Bright Nights! Concert

Bright Nights! – Theatre and dance are in the spotlight on the new spring concert from the Orillia Silver Band.  All in the public are invited to dive in and enjoy!

Our Bright Nights! takes place on Saturday, June 06, 2026, 7:00 pm at the St. Paul’s Centre in Orillia.  Concert tickets are available from the Orillia Silver Band website www.orilliasilverband.com and at the door. 

For this event, the band has prepared two wonderful overtures from the operatic theatre repertoire:  The eye-opening “Overture to Raymond” by French composer Ambroise Thomas and the brilliant “Overture to Die Fledermaus” by Viennese composer Johann Strauss II. 

The musical skills of three of the band’s own soloists will be on offer in this concert as well.  Michael Fraser will be playing the tour-de-force euphonium solo “Harlequin” that is composer Philip Sparke’s tribute to the theatre.  The scintillating “Jubilance” by William Himes will be presented by the band’s solo cornetist, Jonas Feldman.  And solo hornist Rita Arendz will perform the exciting and theatrical “Variations on a Welsh Theme” by composer Peter Kneale.  None of these terrific solo showcases is to be missed!

Of course, music specifically targeted as popular dance selections has a place in our Bright Nights! presentation as well.  Legendary swing band leader Glenn Miller gave us all many great swing-dance tunes to enjoy forever.  Of these favourites, the band will present wonderful arrangements of “In the Mood” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000”.  Bring your dance shoes, your partner, and your energy!

Please put this exciting concert on your calendar.  Your help and encouragement of the band is always greatly appreciated!

We’ll see you soon at the theatre!

Our 2026 PLANT AND JEWELRY SALE is coming up on Saturday, June 6th starting at 8:00 am until Noon. Come by and pick up some plants and meet with our gardening Grandmothers. We will also have our ever-popular sale of Tina's Donated Jewelry!

Saturday June 6, 2026 - 8am until 12pm
It is at 145 Cedar Street, Orillia
See You There!

We Three Kings: The Multinational Tribute to Elvis Presley ~ St. Paul’s Centre ~ ORILLIA, ON

Presented by A Royal Tribute Productions

St. Paul's Centre Great Hall • 62 Peter Street North • Orillia, ON

Doors Open: 6:30PM | Show Starts: 7:30PM EDT | All Ages

Featuring: Oliver Steinhoff, Roy LeBlanc, Leo Days, The Royal Tribute Band

 Purchase your tickets HERE

The Orillia Vocal Ensemble’s Spring Concert is dedicated to raising funds for local charities and celebrating the arts through song. This special performance will support the Orillia Museum of Art & History’s Young Creative Kits project—helping bring creativity to youth in our community.

St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter St. N., Orillia
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Doors open at 7:00 PM | Concert at 7:30 PM
Free admission | Donations welcomed

Led by Director Blair Bailey, Orillia’s “Pay It Forward” choir will present a beautiful program celebrating art and creativity. Come out, enjoy the music, and support

Orillia Vocal Ensemble

#Music #ArtsSupportingArts #orillia #orilliamuseum #payitforward

About the Series

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:  In-person or Live-streamed at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Price:  $80 +HST for the whole 5 lecture series; $20 +HST for a single talk.

Discover the joy of lifelong creativity in this inspiring Spring 2026 lecture series with Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL).

Why do we engage with the arts? Simply put because it makes us happy. This series explores how connecting with music, visual art, theatre, literature, and creative expression can deepen life satisfaction at every stage of life. Drawing on research, personal reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how the arts enrich our emotional well-being, strengthen community, and bring meaning to our everyday experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong arts enthusiast or someone curious about where to begin, these sessions will offer practical, welcoming ways to get involved—no experience required. Learn how to rekindle old passions, discover new creative outlets, and integrate the arts into your life in ways that are accessible, fulfilling, and fun.

Come as you are, and leave inspired to create, connect, and thrive.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage during the intermission. Alternatively, TALL branded travel mugs will be available for purchase for $5 (cash only).
If you are unable to attend the lectures in person, a link will be sent to all registered participants for viewing from the comfort of your own places and spaces! Be sure to invite folks in your network, near and far!

Register Here
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/tall/feed-the-soul/

Simcoe County 4 Palestine & Sustain Campaign Network present, Tailwind Tea: an afternoon with Global Sumud and Freedom Flotilla Participants with a special guest live from Gaza.

Join us for a discussion on breaking the siege and the reality of life under it.

♡Sunday May 31st

♡2pm-4:30pm

Refreshments will be on offer and a raffle will be held at the end.

Entry: suggested donation $20

Raffle tickets: $5/ea.

All proceeds go to support families in Gaza directly.

About the Series

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:  In-person or Live-streamed at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Price:  $80 +HST for the whole 5 lecture series; $20 +HST for a single talk.

Discover the joy of lifelong creativity in this inspiring Spring 2026 lecture series with Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL).

Why do we engage with the arts? Simply put because it makes us happy. This series explores how connecting with music, visual art, theatre, literature, and creative expression can deepen life satisfaction at every stage of life. Drawing on research, personal reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how the arts enrich our emotional well-being, strengthen community, and bring meaning to our everyday experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong arts enthusiast or someone curious about where to begin, these sessions will offer practical, welcoming ways to get involved—no experience required. Learn how to rekindle old passions, discover new creative outlets, and integrate the arts into your life in ways that are accessible, fulfilling, and fun.

Come as you are, and leave inspired to create, connect, and thrive.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage during the intermission. Alternatively, TALL branded travel mugs will be available for purchase for $5 (cash only).
If you are unable to attend the lectures in person, a link will be sent to all registered participants for viewing from the comfort of your own places and spaces! Be sure to invite folks in your network, near and far!

Register Here
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/tall/feed-the-soul/

Culinary Journey of Cooking Classes - Gourmet artisan baguette MASTERCLASS
Save your spot for May's workshop!

Only 5 spots remain for the Baguette Appetizer Masterclass with Chef Anne

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
St. Paul’s Centre
$50/Person
(705) 955 - 1015
To Reserve Your Spot:
Email: Taste.the.good.life@outlook.com

About the Series

Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:  In-person or Live-streamed at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Price:  $80 +HST for the whole 5 lecture series; $20 +HST for a single talk.

Discover the joy of lifelong creativity in this inspiring Spring 2026 lecture series with Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL).

Why do we engage with the arts? Simply put because it makes us happy. This series explores how connecting with music, visual art, theatre, literature, and creative expression can deepen life satisfaction at every stage of life. Drawing on research, personal reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how the arts enrich our emotional well-being, strengthen community, and bring meaning to our everyday experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong arts enthusiast or someone curious about where to begin, these sessions will offer practical, welcoming ways to get involved—no experience required. Learn how to rekindle old passions, discover new creative outlets, and integrate the arts into your life in ways that are accessible, fulfilling, and fun.

Come as you are, and leave inspired to create, connect, and thrive.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage during the intermission. Alternatively, TALL branded travel mugs will be available for purchase for $5 (cash only).
If you are unable to attend the lectures in person, a link will be sent to all registered participants for viewing from the comfort of your own places and spaces! Be sure to invite folks in your network, near and far!

Register Here
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/tall/feed-the-soul/

Our annual High Tea in a Box Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, May 9, 2026. We always sell out, so it's best to order early. Final cut-off date to accept orders is May 3, 2026.

About the Series

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:  In-person or Live-streamed at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Price:  $80 +HST for the whole 5 lecture series; $20 +HST for a single talk.

Discover the joy of lifelong creativity in this inspiring Spring 2026 lecture series with Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL).

Why do we engage with the arts? Simply put because it makes us happy. This series explores how connecting with music, visual art, theatre, literature, and creative expression can deepen life satisfaction at every stage of life. Drawing on research, personal reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how the arts enrich our emotional well-being, strengthen community, and bring meaning to our everyday experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong arts enthusiast or someone curious about where to begin, these sessions will offer practical, welcoming ways to get involved—no experience required. Learn how to rekindle old passions, discover new creative outlets, and integrate the arts into your life in ways that are accessible, fulfilling, and fun.

Come as you are, and leave inspired to create, connect, and thrive.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage during the intermission. Alternatively, TALL branded travel mugs will be available for purchase for $5 (cash only).
If you are unable to attend the lectures in person, a link will be sent to all registered participants for viewing from the comfort of your own places and spaces! Be sure to invite folks in your network, near and far!

Register Here
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/tall/feed-the-soul/

Save the Date! Big Concert Coming Up! Get your tickets now!

On Saturday, May 2, St. Paul’s Centre will be alive with music and memories.

The Orillia Concert Band is celebrating 40 Years of playing great music together and sharing with Orillia and the surrounding area.

It was 1986 when Stan Passfield took on the challenge of creating a community concert band and finding a worthy founding conductor in the person of Bob Plunkett. Bob’s family will be attending in force on May 2. We will have all 3 of our remaining past conductors with usand each one will be leading us through a piece of their choice. Of course our own Randy Hoover will be at the helm. Randy will join the trumpet section while Stan Passfield conducts us, then Roy Menagh, and then James Hilts. Our repertoire will include some compositions by Orillia’s very own, much-loved
Suds Sutherland. Christina Bosco will be our soloist and our MC!

The St. Paul’s Pub Committee will be making refreshments available (cash only) before and after the concert, and during intermission. We can’t wait to have the chance to visit, laugh and thank past Orillia Concert Band players and our wonderful audience for your amazing support and all the fun over the years!

Ticket prices are:

Adult: $25

Seniors (60+): $20

Post-Secondary Students: $15

Youth (5-18): $10

Children under 5 free.

Tickets are available online at www.orilliaconcertband.com or cash at the door.

Doors open at 6:30. Concert begins at 7:30.

St. Paul’s Centre

62 Peter St. N,

Orillia L3V 4Z1

About the Series

Date: Wednesday, April 29,
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place:  In-person or Live-streamed at St. Paul's Centre in Orillia
Price:  $80 +HST for the whole 5 lecture series; $20 +HST for a single talk.

Discover the joy of lifelong creativity in this inspiring Spring 2026 lecture series with Third Age Learning Lakehead (TALL).

Why do we engage with the arts? Simply put: because it makes us happy. This series explores how connecting with music, visual art, theatre, literature, and creative expression can deepen life satisfaction at every stage of life. Drawing on research, personal reflection, and real-world examples, we’ll look at how the arts enrich our emotional well-being, strengthen community, and bring meaning to our everyday experiences.

Whether you’re a lifelong arts enthusiast or someone curious about where to begin, these sessions will offer practical, welcoming ways to get involved—no experience required. Learn how to rekindle old passions, discover new creative outlets, and integrate the arts into your life in ways that are accessible, fulfilling, and fun.

Come as you are, and leave inspired to create, connect, and thrive.

Please bring your own mug to enjoy a hot beverage during the intermission. Alternatively, TALL branded travel mugs will be available for purchase for $5 (cash only).
If you are unable to attend the lectures in person, a link will be sent to all registered participants for viewing from the comfort of your own places and spaces! Be sure to invite folks in your network, near and far!

Register Here
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/tall/feed-the-soul/

St. Paul's Church presents Pub Night with Samantha Windover

Samantha’s focus on Country and Folk music creates an intimate, inviting atmosphere that draws audiences in—perfectly reflecting the setting you’ll be part of.

Date: Friday, April 24, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:pm)

Cost: $10 Cover at the door.

Downstairs in the Banquet Hall.

Pub Food and Cash Bar

It’s always a fantastic time when Samantha hits the stage! 🎶

The 2026 Mariposa Showcase Auditions are happening Saturday, April 11 from 1–6 PM at St. Paul’s Centre in #Orillia — and it’s #FREE!

Come check out an incredible lineup of emerging artists:

Dane Pedersen
Emma Lamontagne
For Ernest
Hunter James
JD Crosstown
Lilydipper
Piner
Vicki Brittle
Wreckless Harbour

Spring Into Bloom Tea & Luncheon

Join us for delicious food, live music, and fun, all for the paws!

​We are thrilled to invite you to our 4th Annual Spring Into Bloom Tea and Luncheon! This wonderful event brings together our community for a delightful lunch of sweet and savoury dishes, live music, and a 50/50 raffle, all to support the Comfie Cat Shelter.

​

What’s on the Menu:

Enjoy a selection of finger sandwiches, soup, and a variety of delicious desserts, along with tea and coffee.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026

• Time: 1130am – 2pm

• Location: St. Paul's Church, Banquet Hall, 62 Peter Street North, Orillia, ON

• Ticket Price: $40 per person

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​​Tickets are $40 per person, and there are 2 easy ways to purchase:​

1. Click here to purchase online

2. E-transfer to info@comfiecatshelter.ca (Please include the names for all tickets you are purchasing)

3. At the front desk of The Comfie Cat Shelter

​Please Note:

• No tickets will be available at the door on the day of the event.

• Last day to purchase tickets is April 1, 2026 or until sold out.

The Comfie Cat Shelter relies 100% on donations and fundraising to provide care for our feline residents. All proceeds from this event will go directly to veterinary and daily costs for the cats in our care.

​

We can’t wait to see you there and thank you for supporting our furry friends!

ABLE Theatre presents: The Travelling Players

Tuesday, April 7 @ 7pm

St. Paul's Centre, #orillia

Pay What You Can at the Door

Hop on by and meet all the amazing vendors and do a little shopping!
Don't forget to bring the kids for a free Easter eggs surprise
Saturday April 4 at St. Paul's Centre: 2pm - 5pm
62 Peter Street, N Orillia

Join us on Sunday March 29th from 10am-1pm in the Banquet Hall for a Bake Sale 4 Palestine.

Enjoy an array of fresh baked goods, beverages and art!

This event is hosted by Simcoe County 4 Palestinne with all proceeds going to support families in Gaza through the Sustain Campaign Network, a grassroots group of volunteers working directly with families on the ground to provide Mutual Aid.
 
Follow their work on Instagram:
@simcoecounty4palestine
@sustaincampaignnetwork

The Free Label, with special guest Evan Rotella is now SOLD OUT

Two crowd-favourites from the 2025 Mariposa Folk Festival are featured at our last concert of the 2025-26 Mariposa-in-Concert Season.

- Mar 28, 2026 - 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM

- St. Paul's Centre - 62 Peter Street, N #orillia

ORILLIA! We have an absolutely stacked line up for you Friday march 27th at St. Paul’s centre!

@appleofbasilisk

@qwanhc

@life.is.prison

@sunnycidehc

@blemish.ca

Doors at 630.

$20 or $15 with non perishable food donation to the community fridge!

ALWAYS all ages

Respect the venue. They have been really good to us and we would really like to keep doing these.

Travel to Scotland with the Orillia Silver Band! Highland Fling Concert

The Orillia Silver Band is taking an exciting trip to Scotland and invites the public to come along with its Highland Fling Concert.  The concert takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, 7:00 pm at St.Paul's Centre in Orillia.

Our Highland Fling Concert is concepted as a multimedia event, including wonderful music evocative of the Scottish Highlands along with simultaneously projected pictures and video clips of the places we’ll visit together on our musical trip.

The concert opens with The Swing ‘O The Kilt by composer Montague Ewing, a tune that will get us all dancing Highland favourites right from the start.   

The centrepiece of the concert is the towering Hymn of the Highlands by composer Philip Sparke.  This seven-movement work is a tour-de-force for brass band and is a terrific soundscape of the sights of the Scottish Highlands.  Our tour includes stops at Ardross Castle, The Summer Isles, the forest of Flowerdale, the village of Strathcarron for a traditional sword dance, the village of Lairg Muir, the river Alladale, and the charming village of Dundonnell.  The full work provides opportunities for the entire band to show its musical skills as well as occasions for many of the band’s fine soloists to come to centre-stage.

The concert wraps up with the scintillating Gaelforce by Peter Graham, a work that employs three traditional Gaelic tunes to showcase both solo voices and the entire band.  

Please put this exciting multi-media concert on your calendar.  Your support and encouragement of the band is always greatly appreciated!

Tickets Here:
Highland Fling - St. Paul's Centre, Orillia

St. Paul's United Church presents Pub Night with ALEX!

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:pm)

Cost: $10 Cover at the door.

Downstairs in the Banquet Hall.

Pub Food and Cash Bar

It’s always a great time when ALEX takes the stage! 🎶

P.I.E. Day Service - March 15, 10:30am in the Sanctuary of St. Paul’s United Church

P.I.E. = Public Intentional Explicit

In our welcome to the LGBTQ+++ Community in our Church

wear Some Rainbow Colours as a Sign of Welcome and Inclusion For All !

Stay and join us for actual pieces of pie after the service

On Saturday, March 7th, at 7:30 pm the Orillia Concert Band will transport you
Around The World in 80 Minutes. 

As we look up from shoveling snow, it is very Canadian to picture the white sand and turquoise seas of the Caribbean, and to dream of the lush green fields, ancient stones and ivy covered pubs of Ireland; the bright colours, magnificent architecture, art and culture of the UK and Europe; the expanse and passionate beauty of South America…. The Orillia Concert Band will take you there. All this in the comfort and companionship of the St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter St. N , Orillia, L3V 4Z1 

Doors will open at 6:30 and the St. Paul’s Pub Committee will be offering refreshments before the concert and during intermission.

Tickets are available at the door (cash only, please) or online at

Around the World in 80 minutes - Orillia Concert Band

Ticket prices:

Adult: $25

Seniors (60+): $20

Post-Secondary Students: $15

Youth (5-18): $10

Children under 5 free.

Our sincere thanks to all of our supporters, advertisers and sponsors.

This concert is sponsored by our Season Sponsor, Steve Orr, owner of Dapper Depot Men’s Wear.

Our livestream is sponsored by Forest Hill Inc. Brokerage.