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12 Independent & Free Press, Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Local performers to entertain Homecoming crowds at the JET Georgetown singer/songwriter, Bruce Laing will be among local entertainers performing at the first annual Performing Arts Concert at the John Elliott Theatre, noon to 4 p.m. The event is in conjunction with the Georgetown Homecoming 2007. This T o w n sponsored event will run showcases starting about every half hour from 12 p.m. to 4 pm. This BRUCE LAING general admission show is free, but seating is first-come, first-serve. Laing will be on the stage between 1:30-2:15 p.m. Other performers are Brennan Finlay, singer/songwriter, noon; Wayne MacDonald, singer/songwriter, 12:45 p.m.; Blake Miles of Castaways Comedy; Flamingo Dance dancers at 2:30 p.m.; Robin Jupiter, singer/songwriter, 3 p.m.; Stellic Embrace, singer/songwriter at 3:30 p.m. Laing, a 20-year performer, is the midst of creating his first CD, A Dream. His work is being included on a compilation CD of original Canadian music artists' songs to be sent to the troops in Afghanistan. By Cory Soal R.H.A.D. . . . Lend Me Your Ears WHAT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE WHEN PURCHASING A HEARING AID? The Ministry of Health's Assistive Devices Program (ADP) provides some assistance to both children and adults. For further information you may contact 1-800-268-6021 or ask your Hearing Instrument Practitioner for the Assistive Devices Pamphlet. Medical plans through employers, Workers Compensation, Veterans Affairs Canada, and private Insurance Companies cover many Ontario residents for hearing aids. Your Hearing Instrument Practitioner will be pleased to assist you in determining what coverage you might have. For further information, feel free to call... concept ford 361 Guelph St. (Hwy. 7) at Delrex Blvd. GEORGETOWN www.conceptford.com 905.873.1626 We care about your hearing! Professional Arts Building 99 Sinclair Ave., Suite 210 Georgetown (905) 873-6642