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Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 18, 1997 Section Two WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 GOSPEL QUARTET -- Enjoy the southern gospel sounds of the McDuff Brothers Quartet on Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m. at Liberty Pentecostal .Church located at 1965 Martin Road in Bowmanville. A freewill offering will take place. BALLROOM DANCING -- Join the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary on its 85th anniversary for lunch followed by a presentation presentation of ballroom dancing and a fashion show at Trinity United Church Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, June 18, at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.50 per person and are available at the hospital Gift Shop or the New-To-You Shoppe in Bowmanville. Or call Norma at 697-3284 to reserve your tickets. tickets. THURSDAY, JUNE 19 FABULOUS 50'S FESTIVAL --The Bowmanville Business Centre opens its popular Fabulous 50's Festival and Sidewalk Sale on Thursday, June 19th. The event continues June 20 and 21. Highlights include an auction, a car show hosted by the Oshawa Sunday Cruisers, a Hula Hoop Contest, pancake breakfast, games for kids, bubblegum blowing contest, a disc jockey playing your favorite hits from the 50's and 60's, plus much more. See further details in this newspaper. MEET LOCAL AUTHOR -- Bowmanville historian Bill Humber will be signing copies of his latest book "Bowmanville: A Small Town at the Edge" in front of The Book Studio on King Street W. during the Fabulous Fifties Sidewalk Sale to be held June 19,20 and 21. Mr. Humber is the author of nine books, many of them on the subject of baseball. CONCERT IN THE PARK -- Swing along to the big band sounds of "Swing Shift" at Rotary Park on June 19th starting at 7 p.m. Thirteen musicians and. vocalists will perform waltzes, tangos and such melodies as Glenn Miller's "In the Mood" and others including "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." The Swing Shift band is the second in a series of outdoor summer concerts to be held Thursday evenings during June, July and August. Admission is free. Newcastle Arena to help purchase a new sound system and a score clock. A teen dance kicks off the evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and then the adult dance follows from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Teen tickets are $5 can be bought at the door. Adult tickets are $10 and are available at Stedman's. All money will go toward the purchase of the needed equipment. SENIORS' TEA AND BAKE SALE -- The 4T club in Orono welcomes the public to a Tea and Bake sale at the Durham Seniors' Complex at 200 Station Street on June 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. The event includes refreshments, a "new-to-you" table, plants and draws. Funds raised will be put toward the purchase of new drapes. LIBRARY BOOK SALE -- The Bowmanville Library branch will hold a book sale on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of books will be for sale, including children's children's and non-fiction material. Most books will be priced in a range from 25 cents for a paperback to 50 cents for a hardcover. hardcover. and everyone is invited. Visitors will enjoy a stroll along the birdwalk through 25 acres of hardwood bush to spy wildflow- ers, birds and beech trees. The ecological experience is enhanced by the 101-herb garden. The Open House runs all day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy herbal delicacies, tea and the strains of live chamber music. FAREWELL FOR KNOX PRINCIPAL -- On Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. friends and well-wishers will host a Farewell Evening for Bill Helmus who has been principal at Knox Christian School for 11 years. Coffee and dessert will be served. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Alida at 623-6270. SUMMER BLAST-OFF -- There will be a fund-raiser for the Clarington Fire Department's defibrillator program in Bowmanville Saturday, June 21st, at 234 King St. E. It's cosponsored cosponsored by Clarington Rehabilitation and Sports Injuries Clinic, Bowmanville Family Chiropractic Centre, Clarington Physiotherapy, Bowmanville Family Foot Care Clinic, and Body and Sole Hair Salon and Spa as well as 1+1 Pizza & Chicken. The day features a fire safety house, jumping castle for kids, complimentary gifts, pizza and refreshments and a visit from volunteer firefighters with Sparky the Fire Dog. The summer festival also includes an Open House at the health care facilities sponsoring the day. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MAYOR MEETS NEWCASTLE RATEPAYERS -- The Newcastle Ratepayers' Association has re-scheduled a meeting with Clarington Mayor Diane Ham re to speak to residents of the village regarding tax dollars and how they are spent. Everyone is welcome to attend the Newcastle Community Hall on Thursday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. FOR YOUR INFORMATION YWCA KIDS CAMPS -- The Clarington YWCA is offering summer day camp programs for children aged three to ten. The full and half day programs are offered at Memorial Park in Bowmanville and Orono Provincial Park. Camps start June 30th and continue until August 22. Spaces are limited. For more information call 633-YWCA (9922). LIFELONG LEARNING -- The Northumberland/Clarington Centre for Individual Studies on Maple Grove Road celebrates ten years of service to the community. community. The centre continues to offer high school credits for students wishing to complete requirements for a Grade 12 diploma. As well, the adult education centre offers computer courses, including instruction in Microsoft Word, WordPerfect 6.1, Excel, Access and Simply Accounting. Registration for fall courses continues until the end of June and then resumes on August 25. For more information, call 623-6505. ••••••••• NEWCASTLE TEACHER RETIRES -- A retirement party for former "Teacher of the Year," Jean Hoy, will be held at Newcastle Public School on Thursday, June 19, between 4 and 6 p.m. The school's Sunshine Fund is accepting donations toward a gift. For further information, contact Cynthia Zander at the school's address, 385 Beaver Street South, Newcastle, LIB 1C3. SUNDAY, JUNE 22 LIONS CHICKEN BBQ -- The Newcastle Lions host their 9th annual Chicken Barbecue at Newcastle Community Hall on Sunday, June 22. Call ahead at 987-5255 to reserve your seats for 4:30 p.m. or the 6:00 p.m. meal. Adult tickets are $10, Children 10 and under eat for $5 and pre-schoolers are free. ••••••••• ••••••••• FRIDAY, JUNE 20 FLARE DEMONSTRATION -- The Oshawa Power and Sail Squadron hosts a Flare and Fire Extinguisher Demonstration at the Port of Newcastle on Friday, June 20 at 6 p.m. This is your opportunity to purchase new flares at discount discount prices, drop off outdated flares and get your extinguishers extinguishers checked and charged. ROLLERBLADE FUN -- Bring your family, friends and neighbors out for an evening of rollerblade fun on Friday, June 20 at the Garnet B. Rickard arena. The Bowmanville Lions host this event which runs from 7 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. ••••••••• SATURDAY, JUNE 21 IGA CELEBRATES 25 YEARS -- To celebrate their store's 25th anniversary, the owners and staff at Graham's IGA in Bowmanville are inviting the public to a barbecue Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m to 3 p.m. at the store, with all proceeds going to Memorial Hospital. Numerous draws will take place at 7 p.m. As a grand finale to anniversary celebrations there will be a street dance in the parking lot beginning at 8:30 p.m. featuring the live band Mirror, Mirror. Evefyone is welcome. Remember to bring your own chair. The store's anniversary week celebration runs from June 15th to June 21st. PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW -- Award winners in the 14th annual Juried Photography Exhibit at the Visual Arts Centre will be announced at the show's opening reception to be held Sunday, June 22 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. Admission and refreshments refreshments are free. Musical entertainment will be provided by Anna Luckai. All members of the public are welcome to attend. The show runs through until July 18. ••••••••• IN THE WEEKS AHEAD CANADA DAY FIREWORKS -- Enjoy a Canada Day barbecue barbecue under the big top starting at 4 p.m. at the. Port of Newcastle Marina on Tuesday, July 1. Meet your local police, fire and ambulance people or take a tour through the "Fire Safety House". There will be plenty of face-painting and games for the kids. Admission is free, although donations will be appreciated and will benefit youth programs organized by the Optimist Club. Fireworks go off at dusk (rain or shine!) sponsored sponsored by the Kaitlin Group and the Port of Newcastle. ••••••••• HERB FARM OPENING -- Empire Orchards formally opens its new Herb Farm on Saturday, June 28th at 1:00 p.m. YARD SALE AT KNOX -- Knox Christian School will be holding their annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 21st. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be refreshments sold. The school is located at 410 Scugog St., Bowmanville. ROCKING FOR A CLOCK -- Get ready to rock around the clock this Saturday, June 21, at a fundraising dance held at the Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. 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