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8 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, September 3, 1994 MUSEUM HOSTS ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW - The Bowmanville Museum will be holding its annual Outdoor Arts and Crafts Sale on Saturday, September 10th. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many different crafts will be represented. There will also be a book/record table and light refreshments. Admission to the museum will be free. The show takes place on the museum's lawn. If it rains, it will be held across the road in the hall of St. Paul's United Church. For further, information, or to book a table for a craft booth, call the museum office at 623-2734. ONTARIO FINALS RODEO -- Ontario's top cowboys and cowgirls will be riding into Orono in September for the Ontario Rodeo Association 1994 Finals. The rodeo will be at the Orono fairgrounds September 23,24 and 25. It includes steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, team roping, and bull riding. This event is sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville and by the Bowmanville Rotary Club. For advance tickets, call 1-800-579-9137. Tickets and information can also be received by calling 623-7204. FOR YOUR INFORMATION MUSEUM T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE - A limited-edition T-shirt depicting the old "Cream of Barley" cereal box cover in full color has been created. The shirts are a joint project by the Bowmanville Museum, Clarke Museum and Archives and the Visual Arts Centre. They are designed to raise awareness of these three main cultural facilities in Clarington. The Visual Arts Centre in Soper Creek Park, Bowmanville, is housed in the former Cream of Barley Mill. Shirts are available from the Visual Arts Centre or the two museums for $15. They are being sold as a fund-raising project. LEARN TO SAVE A LIFE -- A Red Cross First Aid Course will teach you the six emergency action principles to guide your first aid response in any emergency. Courses are available this summer in emergency first aid, standard first aid, or basic rescuer training. All courses include basic life-support, and one-person CPR. For registration information, call 723-2933. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want to stop, that's what Alcoholics Anonymous is for. The group meets every evening in various local communities. For further information, call 728-1020. PARENT FINDERS -- Parent Finders, the non-profit organization formed to help adoptees and their birth families re-unite, meets each month in Oshawa. For further details, call Sandy at 404-9151 or Jan at 686-7840. ORONO FAIR PASSPORTS -- For a single low price of $15, you can enjoy all the action of the Orono Fair. On the new passport, there's a convenient tear-off coupon for each day of the fair. Passports will be sold until September 7, the day before the fair starts. You can purchase them from the following retailers: Canadian Tire in Bowmanville; Flowers Plus in Newcastle; The Apple Blossom Shop in Orono and the Durham Farmers' Co-Op at Taunton Rd. and Hwy 115. Passports for students and seniors cost $10 each. TALENT SHOW CONTESTANTS NEEDED - A talent competition, open to all ages, will be presented at the Orono Fair on September 10th. There will be classes for persons eight and under, 12 and under, 18 and under; 19-49 and over 50 Three prizes will be awarded in each category. Any musical talent, including singing and playing an instrument, is welcome. The Mundell Family, who are presenting their show at the Durham Central Fair that day, will be on hand to supply any back-up required. Participants may pre-register by writing to the Durham Central Fair at 2 Princess St., Box 90, Orono, LOB 1M0. Or you can register prior to the contest at 1 p.m. September 10 in the Orono Arena. The 142nd edition of the Durham Central Fair will run from September 8 to 11 in the Orono Fairgrounds, with entertainment for the whole family. Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. All watches purchased include a FREE lifetime battery replacement. Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. Bowmanville Telephone 623-5747 A Helping Hand Computer Services word Processing ■ Design . Clerical Services Letters - Mailing Lists - Manuscripts - Ad Layouts - Brochures Flyers - Reports - Essays - and more! Also offering : Filing and General Clerical Service done at your place of business Clip this ad and save $2.00/hr. off the regular hourly rates (<3) □ for all your work brought in before November 1,1994 Reasonable Rates - No Job Too Small -Enquiries Welcome 905-697-3114 Let Me Lend You "A Helping Hand" COUNTDOWN TO ORONO FAIR -- The Orono Fair is less than a month away. This year's edition of the Durham Central Agricultural Society fair will be held from September 8 to 11. It features the Imperial Hell Drivers, a demolition derby, fiddlers' contests, livestock shows, harness racing, antique cars, a pet show, talent contest, midway, commercial exhibitions, student art display and lots more. Passports good for all four days are available. SENIORS "COMPLEX EXPANDS - The Directors of Forestree Place Senior Citizens' Complex at 108 Liberty St. North, Bowmanville, announce the completion of five new units. The $225,000 addition (located in space formerly occupied by the Registry Office) will be officially opened Saturday, September 10, at 2 p.m. at Forestree Place. A tour of the new wing will follow the event. The public is welcome. The complex now has 52 one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, one three-bedroom unit, three units for handicapped persons and one bachelor apartment. VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION MEETS ~ The Durham Region Association for Volunteer Administration will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 8. It's at the Northview Community Centre, 150 Beatrice St. E., Oshawa. The regular bi-monthly meetings will resume October 13. "CRAFTY" PEOPLE WANTED - The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is looking for artisans interested in displaying or selling their work at the Authority's 6th annual Autumn Craft Show. It takes place on Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Enniskillen Conservation Area. If you knit, sew, paint, make stained glass windows or take part in any other artistic activity, this is the place to be. For more information or to register, please call the CLOCA office at 579-0411. PEOPLE AND PETS WALK-A-THON - The Oshawa and District Humane Society is holding its third annual People and Pets Walk-a-thon on Sunday, September 11, at the Heber Down Conservation Area. The day will include a five-kilometre walk through the conservation area, refreshments, contests, and lots of prizes donated by generous companies in the Durham Region and area. The event lasts from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pledge forms are available. For more details, call 433-2022. Money raised will be used to start a fund which will give animals requiring expensive medical treatment whatever surgery they require. YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETS - The Clarington Youth Committee will meet Wednesday, September 14, at Bowmanville Court Room #1 (above fire hall). All current members are invited to attend, along with any others who may be interested in programming for youth. Volunteers are needed to join the committee as well as assisting with special events. For more details, contact: Kim Huestis (623-1741) or Pat Street (623-4599) DISCOVER CLARINGTON - You can discover Clarington through a municipality-wide activity to introduce residents to the many non-profit cultural and recreational venues offered within the area. By visiting the participating organizations and having your "passport" stamped, you'll be eligible to win memberships, passes, and promotional items. Passports may be picked up at any of these locations: Clarington Fitness Centre; Ganaraska Conservation Authority; Darlington Provincial Park; any branch of the Clarington Public Library; YWCA; Community Care; Bowmanville Museum; Clarke Museum; Visual Arts Centre; Big Brothers of Clarington and the Newcastle Family Connection. ORONO FAIR HOLDS DANCE - In connection with the 142nd annual Orono Fair, a dance will take place on Saturday, September 10th, at the Orono Arena. Doors open at eight p.m. The featured band is "Chaser." For tickets, call 983-5554. They are available for $8 in advance or $10 at the door. WORKSHOP ON "HELPING" SKILLS - The COPE Mental Health Program is offering an eight-week course in basic helping and communication skills. It begins Thursday, September 13th. It is available free of charge to anyone interested in helping others cope with changes in their lives. To receive more details, call Janice Kroft, COPE program manager, at 623-4123. Register early to avoid disappointment. CHRISTOPHER LEADERSHIP COURSES ~ À non-profit organization called the Christopher Leadership group will be holding a new session of courses in mid-September. These are geared towards developing effective speaking and self-confidence skills in a friendly classroom setting. Registrations are now being accepted. For details, call Betty or Ged Carr at (905) 623-6265. HARVEST BALL- The Phantom of the Opera is the theme of Memorial Hospital Foundation's 7th Annual Harvest Ball set for Friday, October 21st, 1994, at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. Don't miss the social event of the year! For ticket information call 623-1312. $75.00 per ticket/tables of 8 available. TERRY FOX RUN - Yes, there will be a Terry Fox run in Clarington this year. After a one-year absence, the mn has been re-established, thanks to the efforts of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority who have volunteered to be sponsors. The fund-raiser for cancer research takes place on September 18th, with the start and finish line at Bowmanville's Memorial Park. The course is 10 kilometres. Of course, you don't have to run that distance. You can walk, cycle, roller-blade or use some other mode of transportation. The important thing is to raise funds for the Cancer Society. Terry Fox runs across Canada and in a number of other countries have raised $135 million. A Pine ridge Nursery School Opening in Bowmanville OCTOBER 1994 In St. Paul's United Church A.M. Class - 8:45 - 11:15 P.M. Class - 12:45 - 3:15 Mon. toThurs. Ages 2 to 5 years Register Now! Limited Spaces Available! Contact Tracy at 623-0387 © HEART TO HEART -- A program for persons seeking more information about all aspects of heart disease will begin September 7. It consists of eight weekly meetings covering topics such as cardiology, nutrition, and psychological aspects of heart disease. For further details, call the Heart and Stroke Foundation at 571-1582. PATRICK G. DEEGAN Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures • Soft Liners FREE CONSULTATION 5 George Street Rnwmanville 623-4473 •••••••••••• BIG BROTHERS MONTH - September is Big Brothers Month in Clarington. There will be a flag-raising on Tuesday, September 6, to launch the celebrations. Other activities will include a kite festival, a children's pet show at the Orono Fair, a parking lot sale and a fund-raiser at Archibald Orchards. At the present time, there are 27 matches between Little Brothers and Big Brothers. But 13 boys are still waiting to be matched with a Big Brother. So, Big Brothers arc still needed. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK J Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday COWAN PONTIAC-- BÜ ICK . iSKj BOWMANVILLE -- O NT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396