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SCUG2G RECKEB ys. ys. The Scugog Council for the Arts is whis- tling a happy tune after another successful Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. A crowd of arts supporters gathered on November 5th to celebrate all things musi- cal and wonderful about Scugog, raising much-appreciated funds for the SCA. The highlight of the night was a trio of perfor- mances by the winning singer-songwriters in the Scugog Tribute Song Contest. Richard MacMillan, Elsa Jayne and Carol Salamone performed their tuneful tributes to loud applause and a standing ovation. Each was presented with a prize of $500. ing the Gala the SCA also announced its new “Spark the Arts” grant. Funded by Arts Gala proceeds, Spark the Arts grants will help fund projects or events that bring anew dimension to the arts in Scugog. Jennifer Hardie, one of three owners of META4 Gallery, transformed the entrance- For more information on deadlines and _way of the Scugog Recreation Centre in to this spectacular vision, using old CDs how to apply, visit www.scugogarts.ca and DVDs for the aptly named Mayor's Gala, ‘Scugog Rocks’. PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRALEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY WITH OUR THANKS! Eveline Klamt and Birgitta MacLeod having fun whilst calling out Elsa Jayne was one of three winners record titles. They had fun, but if the record title was yours, you were perform her song that was based on eliminated from the draw. Scugog, for the Tribute Song Contest. Tyler Renaud of Homestead Furniture, rocked META4 Gallery owners and three of many organizers, Birgitta MacLeod, Bonnie at the Gala photo booth. Thanks to Homestead = Thomson and Jen Hardie ham it up in amongst the CDs and DVDs in the beautifully for sponsoring it, as everyone had a great time! decorated entranceway. FOCUS - DECEMBER 2015 49