Halton Hills Newspapers

Halton Hills This Week (Georgetown, ON), 24 April 1993, p. 13

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Amnesty International plans fund-raiser Coffee House By Rosaleen Garneau Special Jim Broughton, a teacher at Georgetown District High School, has one again combined his social conscience with his love of music and has organized an impressive line-up of performers for a Coffee House to take place 7:30 p.m., next Saturday, at St. John’s United Church, 11 Guelph Street. Broughton was instrumental in the formation of Halton Hills Group 196 of Amnésty International which recently cele- brated its first anniversary, and which is now sponsoring its sec- ond Coffee House trained on the classical guitar, lived the life of a traveling professional musician for 10 or 11 years and now has gone full circle, back to the acoustic guitar. Cooper “loves playing and help- ing other people” so he finds the opportunity to perform at the Coffee House ideal. Although he was lead singer in his band, Mankind, he put his voice on hold when he began to concentrate on instrumentals. He is excited about his decision to present a mixture of vocals and instrumentals, including bottleneck blues, at the upcoming event. Fund raising —_Trere will be no shortage of talent to raise money for coffee house for next Saturday the organization. Amnesty International is an independent, world-wide move- Amnesty International . evening as Cooper will share the stage with such notables Giddings, ment created to Saturday, May 1) Lewin and Kent protect individ- ual’s rights around the world. It is largely a letter- writing organiza- tion which concen- trates on prisoners’ rights. For its work in this area, Amnesty International received the 1977 Nobel Peace Prize. Next Girdays | the Halton Hills chapter will present a number of accomplished local performers for the enjoyment of the public. The list includes a repeat performance of multi-talented Georgetown resi- dent, Brent Cooper. Sooper, who is married with one child, can play anything from 16th century music to jazz. He was SPECIAL... * We ate noted for our Wedding Cakes, All- Occasion Cakes, and Quality Bakery Items * DOWNTOWN GEORGETOWN 103 Main South 7:30 p.m. St. John's United Church Nieme (favorites at the Glen Town Hall for years), uitar-picking entertainer Don Ablett, pianist and vocalist Sharon Dutton, Karen Hall (from Toronto) who signs in a Joni Mitchell vein and Broughton ‘him- self, who will emcee the evening and entertain in the Stan Rogers tradition of folksinging. Besides the fine show, coffee, tea an sundry baked goods will be available, as will the opportunity to support Amnesty International’s work through the purchase of T- shirts and the signing of petitions. Admission at the door: adults $4.00, students and seniors $2.00. Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, April 24,1993 — Page 13 (Please, no Mothers-in-law) _ ‘ ase Yes, we pick up your trade. {| THIS LOVELY SOFA & SWIVEL ROCKER! ame delivery or free lay- 3P¢. WAS $1195 Durable nylon covers, away. This comfortable suite LESS TRADE - $300} Canadian made and aoe LBS TRADE: "on is built to last. ape Sere 7 ALL 3 PIECES SOFA & CHAIR ONLY ALL GLIDERS $ fi Avs DELIVER ANYWHERE. Nae RECLINERS FOR ANY TRADE ANYTIME, ON we We only offer Quality Brand fe WAS $1198 ma Fumi ishings, an id satis- LESS TRADE - $300} WAS: 88 - LESS TRADE -$100 faction is GUARANTEED. $98 oo LOVE SEAT & WING CHAIR $188 ‘WAS $476- LESS TRADE - $100 + FAST DELIVERY - FREE LAYAWAYS « EASY PAYMENT PLANS - 100% SATISFACTION ONTARIO CHESTERFIEL WHOLESALERS 725 MAIN ST. E. MILTON 876-4488 We ane proud to introduce... FLAX BREAD / NO preservatives WA. Co Manielrole(-rar-tccrem (cls Wa, (¢ Micejeyier-lme) is Wl (0 MV bole me) mere) (ol0]ar-(ele(-re) On Sat. April 24th & Mon. April 26 Receive FREE 1/2 Dozen Cookies with the purchase of one large loaf of Flax Bread! 873-6569

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