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Focus On Scugog (2006-2015) (Port Perry, ON), 1 May 2015, p. 64

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ABOUND {OWN Exhibit at Scugog Heritage Centre shows how the seeds of art grow in Scugog’s children The Scugog Heritage Centre invites you to attend back-to-back exhibits showcas- ing local artistic talent by of some of Port Perry’s younger residents. The exhibt which began in April, carries on until Sunday, May 17. The Heritage Centre is pleased to host an exhibit orga- nized by past high school art students, now in university and college. The exhibition is called “From Little Acorns Mighty Oaks Do Grow”. Matt Condie and Rachel Callan, recent graduates of Port Perry High School, have helped to organize this art show of 15 past art students who have continued to develop their skills in their present post- graduate programs. Following the exhibit, students of R.H. Cornish will take a turn showing how the first seeds of art grow in our local children. This exhibit takes place May 24 to June 21. The Heritage Centre is located on the 2nd floor of the Scugog Community Centre at 1655 Reach St., Port Perry. Hours are Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for stu- dents and seniors, $2 for children 5-12 years of as Tre information: Amy Barron, Interim Curator, abarron@scugog.ca or call 905- 985-8698 x 103. “Springtime Serenade” will wrap up 17th season for concert band The North Durham Con- cert Band, under the direction of Sarah Lynn Howie, has had another success- ful year making music with and for the people of North Durham. In the past year they presented an extremely well received Christ- mas concert “Sounds of the Season”, for the Port Perry UCW Christmas gathering, and this past February the band competed in the Sunderland Lions Music Festival. On Wednesday May 6 at 7:30 the North Durham Concert Band will be wrapping up their season with “Springtime Serenade” at Port Perry United Church. Patrons will be treated to a selection of the North Durham Community Band’s favourite popular, jazz and classical selections from the past year. There will also be delicious homemade treats, as a thank you from the band to all of their supporters and fans. This event will be enjoyed by the whole family. Admission is by donation only and any funds raised will be used toward the purchase of music and the practice venue. If youare interested in joining the concert band next Septem- ber, please contact us. Whether you are interested in dusting off your musical instruments to join the band or in supporting the band by attending the “Springtime Serenade” we always look forward to seeing you. A more information about the North Durham Concert Band, tband.com. To enquire about mem- bershij hip, email the Director of Music, Sarah Lynn Howie, at sarah. howie@mail.mcgill.ca. ‘Subs For Seniors; on June 1 It’s that time of the year again for the community to help Spiros and Dimos Vovos, assist Scugog’s seniors. The owners of Mr. Sub, Port Perry are at it again this year — holding their annual ‘Subs for Seniors’ who lived in a nursing home. In honour of her, the two young men started “Subs For Seniors” to help give back to their community and the nursing home. For one day, they donate $1 from every 12 inch sub and 50¢ from every six inch sub to the Community day on Monday, June 1. Nursing Home. The money will be used for supplies, The fundraiser, arts and crafts, entertainment and help pay for trips and which began in 2009, was outings for the seniors. To date Spiro and Dimos have inspired by their mother, raised $34,621.23. 62 FOCUS - MAY 2015

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