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18 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2000 Writer's Circle plans special 'Breakfast Dialogue' In a departure from the traditional "speaker" presentation, on Saturday, July 8, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region (WCDR)" will celebrate the vibrant, cre- ative local writing circles from across Durham. At this special Writers' and Editors' Breakfast Dialogue, the floor will be opened up to representatives of those circles to share short segments of their writing with the entire group. You'll hear everything from poetry to humour, and you'll be inspired by the high calibre of writers who so generously share their work with each other on a reg- ular bask. ; Under the umbrella of WCDR, several smaller writing circles provide venues for writers to gather and read and critique their pieces in arder to hone their skills and provide support, motivation and inspiration to each other. Currently, there are local circles oper- ating in Pickering, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Oshawa and Whitby. Whether you're a long standing member, a brand new mem- ber or someone thinking about attending a Writers' and Editors' Breakfast Dialogue for the first time, this is a must attend meeting. You'll want to be there early at Grisanti's Casual Italian Restaurant, 1615 Dundas E. (at Thickson Road) in Whitby on Saturday, July 8. The meeting runs from 8:30 to Il am. : The cost for the breakfast is $8 for members and $12 for guests. Seating is limited and catering arrangements need to be confirmed by the Thursday prior - so call Yvonne Hess at (905) 665-1068 before July 6 to reserve your spot. Just a reminder - WCDR does not meet in August. Fall Workshops WCDR has an exciting roster of fall workshops scheduled. On Sept. 23, Dorothea Helms offers "Getting the Word Out; Ad Writing for Print and Radio" at the Pickering Central Library Auditorium from 10am. to4 p.m. In addition to defining advertising and how it fits into a company's marketing plan, participants will learn the parts of a print ad, how to write advertorials and radio ads, where visuals fit in, how copy- writers interact with clients and agencies, how intemet advertising differs from tra- ditional media, what to charge for copy- writing, etc. In October, enjoy two brand new work- shops that are sure to fill up quickly. On Saturday, Oct. 7, well known Canadian film, television and theatre actor Neil Crone presents "Creativity Through Improvisation." He will lead participants through a series of fast paced exercises designed to shake loose stagnant brain cells and rearrange them in new pattems. Stuck? Blocked? Bored with the same old tried and true ways of approaching your creative explorations? Come out to this morning of on the spot improvising (and " laughter) and learn techniques that will help you break through creative stagna- tion. This workshop has a maximum capacity of 20 participants, so sign up early to prevent disappointment. Poetry lovers won't want to miss "Flying Balloons: An Idiosyncratic Exploration of Poetry" presented by Lucy Brennan on Saturday, Oct. 28. This invigo- rating day will include a discussion of poems and their history. Participants are asked to bring their favourite poem including poet and date, to broaden and personalize the scope of this exploration. The afternoon will encompass an inter- active workshop format with participants creating and sharing poetry. To register for workshops, contact Lois Gordon at ljgordon@on.aibn.com by email, or by phone at (905) 471-9484. General ew Whitby Location 10 Sunray St., Unit 16 Bearing Service Inc. * June Special * FREE LOCTITE © HEATHER JONES. | SALES & Leasing RepresenTanve (705) 328-2657 RES. (905) 986-4690 a )5) 324-3533 CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNER of dodo ofl 301 J RAVAN fo | AF. (OF [VEY=AVVZe AVA BAVZ-W 2 Pe 1 FISHING DERBY JEFF TRIPP - 17° Walleye See store for details mig [NORTH RIDGE EXCAVATING (former location of Van Camp Contracting Limited) Excavating - Grading - Site Work - Sand = Gravel - Top Soil « Triple Mix « Septic Systems * SAME PLACE « SAME GREAT 90 Vanedward Dr., SERVICE! Port Perry caLL... (905) 985-8469 IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE UP HWY. 35 Third Annual Conservation Dinner April 2000, "A HUGE SUCCESS" Friends of Kawartha Conservation wish to Thank the many Individuals, Organizations and Businesses that so unselfishly gave their time and donations showing: "The True Spirit of Conservation * Aubrey Oppers Ltd. ® Karen Puckrin * Cleamnet Calendars * Blackstock Coffee Co. ¢ Kevin Callane Lake Scugog Lumber, Port Perry ¢ Port Perry Optical ® Rona Cashway Lumber, Port Perry * Haugens BBQ Restaurant, Port Perry * Blanchards Supply Co. Port Perry Settlement House, Port Perry ® Dynamic Car Wash, Port Perry e Port Perry IGA ¢ Dr. Jack Cottrell » Chuck Willes, Ridge North Realty ¢ Peter Hvidsten, Port Perry Star Mike and Joanne Fowler, Port Perry * Sunnybrae Golf Course, Port Perry » Mark Dawson e Judy Barrett Framers Gallery, Port Perry * Township of Scugog ¢ Port Perry This Week Reid's Independent Grocers, Port Perry Dream Weaver Farm Bed & Breakfast, Seagrave Blue Spruce, Bed & Breakfast, Scugog Island * Canadian Tire, Port Perry » Goreskis' Lakeside Recreation e Earl Cuddie Special Thanks to All Friends, Larry Lenhardt, Chair and Ken Gadsden, Master of Ceremonies. Sabrina and Ray Holiday of Wine Not, Fenelon Falls FUBAR Fishing Club, Dave Broadfoot, Comedian, Cleighmore Entertainment, Auctioneer Rick Johnston and Bartenders Kim Coates and Brenda Robinson and Alex Troop of Alliance Homes Inc. Scugog Centre and A Touch of Class Catering, Whitby, Ont. $13,000 RAISED!! This is only the Durham, Port Perry area list. Other names are in Lindsay Paper. 705-524-2431. Funds raised by Friends of Kawartha Conservation are given directly to Kawartha Conservation to maintain local conserva- tion trails. If you are interested in becoming a Friend, or partici- pating in our fundraising events please contact us. Our next "event, Saturday, Sept. 9 will be the Conservation Golf Tournament, everyone is welcome. Friends of Kawartha Conservation Kenrie Park Road, RR#1, Lindsay, On. K9V 4R| 705-328-2271; 1-800-668-KRCA, Fax. 705-328-2286 e-mail: krca@lindsaycomp.on.ca Week ending Sunday, June 18, 2000 Have you checked your Insurance Gall tode AFREE qudis DLL FRE AUU- SOE 357-3 - vv mB ede REPRESENTING: FARMERS' MUTUAL INSURANCE Co. (LINDSAY) Farm-Home-Auto-Commercial-Watercraft-Cottages