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Orono Weekly Times, 18 Aug 2004, p. 7

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Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Black Creek Continued from page 5 Bscythe. Meet the Farm Animals Visit the pigs, horses, cows and geese, and learn about their importance to pioneer life. Dining and Shopping at the Village Visitors can take in some of the hearty fare offered by Half Way House Restaurant, featuring featuring a 19™ centuiy style dining room, a rustic atmosphere and an array of daily specials. While visiting Black Creek Pioneer Village, visitors can also take home a keepsake of Canadian history - from traditional traditional gift shops to artisans, visitors visitors can choose from hand painted and decorated wares, traditional toys, beautiful quilts and Canadian maple syrup products. Seasonal produce and freshly baked bread is also available. Black Creek Pioneer Village Black Creek Pioneer Village, a heritage project of Toronto and Region Conservation, is Toronto's premier living history history attraction. Featuring more 1 than 40 historic buildings carefully carefully restored to the 1860's, interpreters in period dress, educational programming and interactive events, Black Creek Pioneer Village guides visitors Orono Weekly Times - 7 through Canadian history, particularly particularly the story of early Ontario settlers. Tire tranquil setting of Black Creek Pioneer Village, with its beautiful grounds, heritage gardens and fann animals, complement the historic chann of this premier travel destination. Hours of operation are as follows: Summer Hours: July 1 -- Labour Day. Weekdays 10:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays 11:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Fall & Winter Hours: After Labour Day -- December 31. Weekdays 9:30 a.m. --- 4:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays 11:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Closed December 25 & 26. Admission rates: $11.00 (Adults); $10.00 (Seniors [60+]) and (Students [15+ with student I.D]); $7.00 (Children 5-14), plus applicable applicable taxes. Members and children children aged 4 and under (with parent or guardian) are free. Special group rates are available available by calling 416-667-6287. Black Creek Pioneer Village is easily accessible from all major highways (400, 401, 407). Public transportation transportation is convenient from Finch, Jane and Downsview subway stations. Visit www.black- creek.ca for further information. information. DUCA COMMUNITY BBQ 2 Draw p don a?ed by r J c >*r,ngton ^o,n ers a ' ^ash i nc POPSBURGER OR HOWOG $1.00 Proceeds to Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville to purchase equipment for Lakeridge Health Bowmanville's Emergency Hospital. AUGUST 26, 2004 from 11a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ÏK C ws&eeerat lT.il W •'ivjr * ■ »f ■ r ?v i,'*> NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 905-987-3964 www.ncwca stlcfuncra Ihomc. com "Caring for our Community " __ Blain Moffat ties one on. An apron that is--on Audrey Mercer who was tending the baked beans for the OAAA Beef Barbecue at Orono Park last Wednesday night. Summer HERITAGE CAMPS August 19 Settler Day learn about how pioneers started a life in a new country spend the day in a pioneer cabin • make bannock take a walking tour of Bowmanville StomBai Au g us f 26 (@ Clarke ) F® History Unearthed • go on an archaeological dig • listen to a native legend • learn how to examine artifacts ^Ulctorian ^Jeaô Enjoy tea, coffee or juice and fresh baked scones with jam on the historic verandah of Bowmanville Museum 37 Silver Street Every Wednesday from noon - 3:00pm Musical Entertainment $3.75 pet* person Starts July 7 until August 25, 2004 Call 905-623-2734 The Summer Heritage Camps arc full clay programs for children ages 4- 11 years. Program hours arc 8:30-4:30 every Thursday throughout July and August. Fees for the program arc: $30 per chlld/day or $15 per child/half day. All Heritage Camps take place at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centro, 62 Temperance St. except for July 29 and August 26 which will take place at the Clarke Museum, 7086 Old Kirby School Road, Call 905-623-2734 for more Information.

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