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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, November 23,1994 13 Canadian Statesman Your Community Newspaper Since 1854 A Weekly Agenda of Coming Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities James Publishing Supplying all your printing needs. 623-3303 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD ORGANIC GROWERS -- The Durham Chapter of Canadian Organic Growers will meet November 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitby Courthouse on Rossland Rd. Dan and Florence Shisko, who run a vegetable farm and store- on the outskirts of Whitby, will discuss "Experiences With Organic Market Gardening." Dan has been experimenting with organic growing techniques, new crops and selling organic products. OPENING NIGHT FOR DRAMA WORKSHOP - The Bowmanville Drama Workshop begins a four-evening production of "The Odd Couple" (the female version). It will be performed each evening at the Bowmanville High School auditorium, from November 23 to 26. For tickets, call 623-2059 or 623-4732. DROP-IN PROGRAM AT BLACKSTOCK - The Blackstock Co-op Nursery School presents a new drop-in program for parents and caregivers. It will be held every Wednesday morning, starting November 23rd, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Blackstock Recreation Centre. The program is open to caregivers and any children under five years of age. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH CANVASSING FOR FOOD DRIVE - The Calvinette Girls' Club of the Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church will participate in a local food drive for the Salvation Army Food Bank. All proceeds will be given to the Salvation Army and canvassing will take place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 24. All donations would be gratefully appreciated. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH PUBLIC FORUM ON NEEDLE EXCHANGE - A public forum will be held Friday, November 25, between noon and one p.m. in the office of Clarington Community Addiction Services. The focus will be the current piloted needle exchange program based in Oshawa and the proposed Region-wide program for injection drug users. The forum will take place at 200 King St. E., suite 206 (second floor). MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH FEDERAL LIBERALS MEET - The monthly meeting of the Durham Federal Liberal Riding Association will be held Monday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m. It takes place in Memorial Hospital Bowmanville, Lecture Room C-D. Everyone is welcome. ■■■■■••■•••a CLARINGTON YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING - The Clarington Youth Committee is in need of concerned individuals interested in the improvement of facilities and services for youth ages 13 to 17 in this municipality. If you are interested in joining this committee, please come to the November 28th meeting for further details. The meeting takes place at noon in the Community Addiction Services Boardroom, 200 King St. E., Bowmanville (above the Bank of Nova Scotia). All current committee members are asked to be sure that they attend this meeting. If you cannot attend but are interested in becoming involved, please call Pat Street (623-4599) or Kim Huestis (623-1741). TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH ACTIVITIES AT OLDER ADULT CENTRE - A demonstration of folk art with Joyce Rousseau will take place Tuesday, November 29, at the Lions Centre. Her presentation is at 10 a.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a presentation on the topic of What's Available in Travel for Seniors. Both of these programs are offered through the Clarington Older Adults' Association. This organization for independent adults over 50 offers a variety of activities every Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Bowmanville Lions Centre. Cards or other games arc also arranged to suit participants. For information, call the Community Care office at 623-2261. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH LOCAL HISTORY BOOK LAUNCHED - The launching of "The First 200 Years: A Brief History of Darlington Township," will be held at the Bowmanville Museum on Wednesday, November 30, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Author Sher Lectoozc will be on hand to personally autograph copies. The same evening, the book will be presented to each of the schools located in Darlington Township. Admission to the book-launching is free and refreshments will be served. The 193 page history book covers such topics as early development, sports, schools, churches, military, hotels, and taverns. Every community in the township has been studied and many one-of-a-kind historical photographs have been reproduced. Michael Spooner and Sheila Stephens Spooner * il K hi IK * AIM (jl EARLY CANADIAN PINE • OIL LAMPS • PRIMITIVES OPEN APRIL - DECEMBER HOURS: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays -10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ALSO BY APPOINTMENT OR BY CHANCE (905)983-9091 <t)i t plI (1179 Andrews Rd. 4.8 km. cast of Hwy. 115/35 R.R. 1, Kendal, Ont. LOA IRQ on Clarke (ith Cone. 1 III © Carpentry & Contracting 23 Years in this Area • Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations ■ Additions • Docks • Store Renovations, etc. (905) 623-1101 @ Since 1988 % V Bulldozing & Excavating Sand and Gravel S&les Garry Tripp 985-3564 Terry Tripp PARENTING CHALLENGES - A panel of people knowledgeable about parenting problems of the 1990's will be available to answer your questions at the Bowmanville High School auditorium. The discussion takes place Wednesday, November 30th, at 7 p.m. Representatives from a number of local organizations, including the Durham Regional Police and social services agencies will be participating. DIABETES EDUCATION - The public is invited to attend a Diabetes Education Meeting slated for Wednesday, November 30, at the Bowmanville Lions Centre on Beech Ave. The session begins at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker Bill Sparling, M.Div., an author and humorist, will discuss the role of humor, laughter and love in mastering stress and diabetes. He is the director of the Oakville Family Therapy Centre. This presentation is sponsored by the Bowmanville Lions Club and Clinic Pharmacy, Bowmanville. It is co-ordinated by representatives of the Diabetes Education Program at Memorial Hospital Bowmanville. SEMINAR ON AIDS - The AIDS Committee of Durham and the Durham Region Health Department are jointly sponsoring a day-long information and support seminar for community service workers on November 30th. A variety of topics will be discussed, including an overview of the disease process, issues of confidentiality and disclosure and relationships with family. If you would like more information or would like to register, call the AIDS Committee of Durham at 723-8201 or call the Durham Health Dept, at 723-8521. IN THE COMING WEEKS... EDWARDIAN CHRISTMAS AT MUSEUM - The Bowmanville Museum will hold its annual Christmas Open House on Saturday, December 3rd and Sunday, December 4th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum will be decked out in its seasonal finery and there will be music and refreshments. A special feature this year will be the display and sale of limited edition, hand-coloured photographs by Trina Astor. Admission is free for details, call the Museum office at 905-623-2734. ST. STEPHEN'S FOOD DRIVE - St. Stephen's High School will hold a food drive for families in the Bowmanville area on December 1st. Individuals are asked to donate at least one item of non-perishable foods to the students as they solicit your support during the Advent season. The food will be distributed to families the week of December 5th. SWING INTO CHRISTMAS - A 90-minute concert by the Big Wind Stage Band will be held Sunday, December 4th, in Newcastle Village. The concert begins at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but you are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the local food bank. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a draw for a poinsettia. This event is sponsored by the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce. ■■••••eeeeee BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL - The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society will introduce The Bold and Beautiful, a presentation by Herb Taylor of recently-unearthed happenings from the early nineteenth century. This event will taker place in the Lions Room of the Newcastle Community Hall on December 5th, commencing at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. FOR YOUR INFORMATION WALKING PROGRAM FOR OLDER ADULTS - The walking program for Clarington's older adults takes place at 9 a.m. and also at 1 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Participants meet at the Lions Centre, 26 Beech Ave., in Bowmanville. For information, call Doreen German at 697-1863. SOLINA BOOK AVAILABLE - "A Place Called Solina," the popular history book by Marguerite Fraser about the Solina community, is available. This book makes the perfect Christmas present or anniversary gift for anyone with an interest in local heritage. Telephone Mrs. S. Millson (263-8880) for delivery. PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA - The Oshawa and District Humane Society will be holding their second annual St. Nick Event. In this fund-raiser, everyone is welcome to have their pet's photo taken with Santa Claus. The cost of each polaroid photo is $5, including a frame. Photos will be taken at the Humane Society shelter at 199 Waterloo St., Unit #2, just off Ritson Rd.S., in Oshawa. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This special event takes place December 3,4,10, and 11. There will also be a bake sale and raffle for lots of great prizes. All pets arc welcome. Of course, dogs should be on leashes and cats should be in a carrier. HOSPITAL CALENDAR LOTTERY - As part of its "Together We're Better" campaign, Memorial Hospital Bowmanville has launched its sale of lottery calendars. The calendars cost $20, but they offer 365 chances to win prizes. That means one chance every day. Daily draws begin in January, with prizes ranging from $30 to $800. A total of $15,000 in prize money will be available in 1995. For details on purchasing your calendar, call 623-3331. Only 3,000 calendars have been printed, which means there arc good odds for winning one of the daily casli prizes. Calendars arc available at numerous locations, including the hospital gift shop, and a number of local banks and real estate offices. TOYS, GAMES AND PASTIMES - An exhibition of over 50 examples of artifacts relating to playtime and hobbies from 1860 to 1960 is on display at the Clarke Museum and Archives. Dolls, puzzles, building blocks, tin toys, sleighs, wagons, a dog cart, toy kitchens, electric toys, musical instruments and plastic toys arc all represented. This feature exhibit will run through the winter months to the end of Mardi. 1995. The Clarke Museum and Archives is located in Kirby, at Regional Rd. 9 and Highway 35/115. SANTA AT THE BOWMANVILLE MALL - Santa will be available for consultations at the Bowmanville Mall between now and Christmas. Hours are from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday from noon to four p.m. Photos arc available. SANTA ARRIVES AT CANADIAN TIRE - The Jolly Old Elf himself will be appearing at the Bowmanville Canadian Tire Store on Friday nights from six p.m. to eight p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. He'll be on duty there for the next three weeks. For a donation of $5, kids can have their pictures taken with Santa or a video is available for $6. All proceeds from the photos and videos go to the United Way of Whitby, Oslmwa and Clarington. SHARE THE LIGHT - A unique hospital fund-raising event will lake place in conjunction witlit die Bowmanville BIA's tree-lighting ceremony on December 2, For a donation of just $5 or more, you can help light the giant downtown Christmas tree and raise money towards the purchase of a new video guslroscoiw for the hospital. Donations can be made at the offices of Strike, Stiltners and Furlong or James Insurance in Bowmanville; at Hamilton's Insurance in Orono; at Sam Curcalz's office in Newcastle or at the Courlicc News in Coarlice. TURKEY SUPPER - Order your tickets by November 28th for a turkey supper taking place at St. Paul's Church in Bowmanville. The supper is sponsored by the Bowmanville Senior Citizens and will be held at 5:30 p.m. on December 6th. Call 623-7280 for tickets. Mark your calendars for a Pot Luck Supper at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. It takes place January 10th at 5:30 p.m. and is part of the regular meeting of the Bowmanville Senior citizens. Entertainment will be provided. DANCE RAISES FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL « A benefit dance in memory of Joseph Wayne Glode will be held Friday, December 2, at Bowmanville High School. Hours arc from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dance will feature Centre Lane Band and several other local groups. All funds will be donated to Memorial Hospital's equipment campaign in memory of Joseph Glode. Tickets arc $5 per person at the door. STONE FARMHOUSE TOUR - On Saturday, December 10, the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee will present a yulctidc tour of historic stone farm houses. The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature homes built by the Scottish stone masons who immigrated to Canada and passed through the countryside near Orono in the mid 1800s. They left behind a stunning architectural legacy as you can sec from the tour. Tickets are available locally at the following locations: The Apple Blossom Shop, Orono; The Book Studio, Bowmanville; and Sutton Group Dynamic Realty, Bowmanville. The homes will be enhanced by traditional decorations, food and music. As part of the tour, the Kirby United Church will serve a traditional turkey dinner at 4:30 p.m. and also a buffet lunch at noon. For further details, call Janie Dodds at 983-5926. ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN WORKSHOP - A workshop has been planned for Newcastle Village on the subject of Environmental Farm Plans. These plans arc designed to identify a farm's environmental strengths and set goals for improvements. Locally, workshops are planned for the Newcastle Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 28 and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 12. There will also be a workshop in Port Perry at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs office. It is slated for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 29 and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on December 13. Decorating Ideas for Christmas Margaret Coombcs (left) and Gloria Brooks will be happy to welcome welcome you into their Interior Design Studio on Hwy. 2 where they can show clients a wide range of decorating ideas, whether they want something permanent or just a little sprucing up for the Christmas season. Drop by during Christmas shopping hours on Saturday from 10 'til 4. The Interior Design Studio is located on the south side of Hwy. 2 west of Maple Grove Road. Denture Therapy Clinic A Complete Denture Service Relines • Repairs • New Dentures • Soft l iners FREE CONSULTA I'luN 5 George Street Bowmanville 623-441 pmM Hooper's Jewellers ... jMv AW'y 1 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. VV. 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