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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, February 19, 1997 Section Two WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19 NON-PROFIT BUDGETING -- The Community Volunteer Accountants of Durham Region are hosting a seminar on Budgeting and Cost Control for non-profit groups on Wednesday, Feb. 19th, at 7 p.m. at Investors Group Financial located at 218 Dundas Street E., in Whitby. The seminar will be of interest to treasurers, directors and administrations and will focus on the need for planning, objectives, and reporting. Time will be devoted to working through a budget model. Call (905) 430-9122 by February 1.4 to register. THURSDAY, FEB. 20 FORUM ON EDUCATION -- The Durham Region Coalition for Social Justice welcomes the public to its forum on education entitled "As If Our Future Mattered." The meeting is Thursday, Feb.-20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Steelworkers' Hall, 115 Albert St., Oshawa. A panel of teachers, parents, education workers and school board representatives will discuss their concerns about how the school system will be affected by recent provincial announcements and plan local responses to these major reforms. SATURDAY, FEB. 22 HOCKEY LEAGUE DANCE -- On Saturday, February 22, the Clarington Recreational Hockey League will hold a dance at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex starting at 8 p.m. Non-stop dance music will be provided by the band "Chaser," alternating with taped DJ sound. There will be lunch, door prizes and cash bar. Proceeds support over 800 children involved in minor hockey through the CRHL. Tickets are available available from CRHL executives and coaches or at Hooper's Trophy Centre on King St. W, in Bowmanville. For information call 623-1471 or 623-7358. ••••••••• MONDAY, FEB. 24 LEARN ABOUT SNAKES -- Toronto teacher Sid Daniels will provide an educational presentation on "Snakes of Eastern North America" at the February 24th meeting of the Durham Field Naturalists. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Northview Public Library in Oshawa. New friends of nature are welcome to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. * ••••••••• TUESDAY, FEB. 25 SENIORS LINE DANCING -- On Tuesday, February 25, the seniors' program at the Beech Ave. Lions Centre in "Look Good...Feel Better", the program developed by the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CCTFA) Foundation specifically for women undergoing treatment for cancer returns to Oshawa General Hospital. The 2-hour workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. The workshop is being offered on the third Tuesday of every month, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa General Hospital and will consist of small groups of 10 women. All participants must be undergoing chemotherapy or radiation for treatment of cancer and may be receiving their treatment at a hospital other than Oshawa General. To register for the workshop call the Volunteer Services Department at (905) 433-4301. Carpentry & Contracting 23 Years in this Area Custom Built Homes • Kitchen Renovations • Additions • Decks • Store Renovations, etc. (905) 623-1101 JAMES R. YANCH Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St. -721-7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave. -6I9-I473 Cobc urg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FBEE initial consultation, ©j.p. Bowmanville includes line dancing at, 9:00 a.m. and square HELP THE KIDNEY DRIVE -- The Kidney Foundation dancing at 1:00 p.m. At 10:15 a.m., join the card players or needs 100 volunteers to canvass the Bowmanville area for its Kim Sprague from the Old Mill Country Crafts to create a March campaign. Interested individuals will be assigned a spring project. Low-cost lunch and transportation can be street near their home and will have the entire month of March arranged in advance by calling Community Care at 623-2261. to canvass approximately 25 homes. To find out how you can This program is put on by the Clarington Older Adult help, please call Claire Sookman at (416) 445-0373 or 1-800- Association. 4474. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 26 "OLIVER" THE MUSICAL -- Staff and students of Bowmanville Senior Public School present the musical "Oliver". The play will be performed at the school auditorium on Wednesday, February 26, at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and on Thursday, February 27, and Friday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m. both nights. Ticket prices are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for kids under 12. For ticket information, please call 987- 4682. FOR YOUR INFORMATION MEET MR. DRESS-UP -- Ernie Coombs, better known as Mr. Dress-up from his long-running CBC children's show, will be appearing with his musical friends at the Bowmanville High School on Thursday, March 6. This is Mr. Dress-up's Retirement Tour. Don't miss your chance to see Canada's living living legend of children's television in concert. Showtimes are 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 per person and are on sale now at all YMCA child care centres. OSHAWA ART ASSOCIATION -- Attention artistic people! The Oshawa Art Association, a non-profit organization, meets every second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. They are located at the Oshawa Arts Resource Centre, next to the City Hall. For information, call Brenda at 723-6305 or Dave at 983- 6333. ••••••••• JOIN KINSMEN -- The Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville is calling all gentlemen! Community minded men between the ages of 21 and 45 are invited to join the local Kinsmen for dinner dinner and business sessions. Meetings are on a bi-weekly basis at various locations in Clarington. Networking begins at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. and business at 8:00 p.m. followed by fellowship time. If you want to be part of this "all-Canadian service club" and possess the desire to serve your community, please call at 987-2236. DENISE HOUSE NEDS VOLUNTEERS -- Community- minded citizens are needed by the Denise House for abused women and their children to serve on the volunteer Board of Directors. Interested men and women are asked to apply in writing by March 17th listing relevant qualifications. Successful applicants must agree to undergo a criminal reference reference check. Please mail inquires to: Denise House Board of Directors, Oshawa Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 30560, Oshawa, Ontario, LI J 8L8 ••••eeeee NEW YOUTH CLUB -- The Optimist Club of Newcastle is offering a new youth program. Youths aged 12 to 17 may drop into the Newcastle Public School gymnasium on Tuesday evenings between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. to participate in pick-up sports and other activities. Enter by the east side main doors. Bring clean indoor athletic shoes. This program will run until March 4th. Celebrating Pancake Day FIRST AID COURSES -- First Aid courses are held monthly monthly at the Canadian Red Cross office in Oshawa. To register for the February 22 course in emergency first aid or the Feb. 22 & 23 course in standard first aid, call 723-2933. KIDNEY FOUNDATION DANCE -- The 16th Annual Kidney Foundation Dance will be held at the Newcastle Community Centre on Saturday, March 1, at 8 p.m. Music will be provided by Bill Taylor and The Tradesmen, a five-piece country band. The fun also features square dancing under the direction of Harold (Mac) Ransberry. Tickets are $25 per couple. couple. For details call Don at 983-9678 or Joan at (905) 430- 3134. The dance is organized by the Ransberry family of Orono in conjunction with the Kidney Foundation in Durham. r ---- Mi BANQUET HALL RENTAL Garth Gilpin, who spends a lot of his time organizing events connected with the Bowmanville Downtown Business Improvement Area, took a break on Shrove Tuesday during the St. John's Anglican Church Pancake Luncheon. Gathy Stapleton fills his coffee cup with some aromatic brew. Canguard Tax Services 15 Fourth Street - Bowmanville ...continuing to provide you with the same excellent service. Personal Tax Preparation Marg Lingard Marg Conway (905) 623-4217 (905) 623-1656 Bowmanville Bowmanville I^BT Licensed Banquet Hall for up to 180 People • Weddings • Meetings • Parties • Dances, etc. GOLF MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE Book Now for 1997 Tournament Dates ,p. 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. Come in and see our collection of Howard Miller Grandfather Clocks -Sales and Service - Hooper's Jewellers 39 King St. W. 623-5747 Bowmanville, Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday | COWAN ' PONTIAC -- BUICK LTD. BOWMANVILLE -- ONT. 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p.