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Page 6 Z -- The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, June 25, 1997 Section Two X A Weekly Agenda of" Events in Bowmanville and Surrounding Communities THURSDAY, JUNE 26 STRAWBERRY SOCIAL-- An "Old Fashioned Strawberry Social" will be held on Thursday, June 26, at St. John's Church in Bowmanville. Sandwiches and shortcake will be served from 11 to 2 p.m and again from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost for adults is $5 and children are $2.50. This event is presented by The Marthas of St. John's. FIDDLES IN THE PARK -- Fiddler Mark Sullivan and Friends will entertain at Rotary Park on Thursday, June 26 with their brand of Canadian old time fiddle music accompanied by piano and guitars playing such favorites as "St. Anne Reel," "Don Messer Breakdown," and "Crooked Stove Pipe," as well as square dance music under the direction of Dennis Sullivan. The concert gets underway at 7 p.m. This is a free event sponsored sponsored by Canada Trust. Concert-goers should bring their lawn chairs. BETHANY OUTDOOR THEATRE -- For its 13th season, The Bethany Outdoor Theatre presents C. S. Lewis' timeless children's classic the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, the story of four children and their adventures in the enchanted land of Narnia. The play runs June 26 to 28 and July 3 to 6. Show time is 8 p.m. at.the theatre located at 288 Bethany Hills Rdad (Manvers 11th Line) north of Hwy 7A and just east of Hwy. 35. Tickets are available at the site. For more information call (705) 277-1238. MAYOR MEETS NEWCASTLE RATEPAYERS -- The Newcastle Ratepayers' Association has re-scheduled a meeting with Clarington Mayor Diane Harnre 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. FRIDAY, JUNE 27 SPIRITUAL MUSIC -- Christian recording artist Jeff Hunt brings his many musical gifts to Bowmanville Seventh-Day Adventist Church on Hwy. 2 at Lambs Rd. in Bowmanville on Friday, June 27 at 7:15 p.m. All are welcome. SATURDAY, JUNE 28 HERB FARM OPENING -- Empire Orchards formally opens its new Herb Farm on Saturday, June 28th at 1:00 p.m. 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.rri. to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy herbal delicacies, tea and the strains of live chamber music. SUNDAY, JUNE 29 CANADA DAY AT CULLEN GARDENS -- Celebrate Canada Day at Cullen Gardens in Whitby. The days events include wagon rides, Upper Canada militia battle reenactments, reenactments, antique buggy displays and Hawaiian dancing. The day concludes with a Fireworks show at dark. Park admission is $8.75 for adults and $3.99 for children. FRIEND DAY -- Crossroads Christian Assembly celebrates "Friend Day" on Sunday, June 29 at 10:30 a.m. Bring a family picnic to share on the lawn at noon. Enjoy an outdoor gospel concert and a jumping castle for children. Refreshments and Choir from Netherlands Visits Bowmanville July 3 A 100-voice choir from The Netherlands will be visiting Bowmanville early next month as part of a "Thank You, Canadians!" concert tour. The group, which is known as "The Voice of Liberty," is from Nijkerk, Holland. They'll perform Thursday, July 3, at Maranalha Christian Reformed Church on Highway Two. The concert begins at eight p.m. The group is louring Ontario in response to a visit by a Canadian choir to Holland several years ago to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of that country during World War Two. The visit is the choir's way of expressing appreciation for the efforts of Canadians in freeing their nation. The Bowmanville concert is being sponsored by the Maranatha Choir. The performance here on July 3 will include an Honor Guard provided by the Branch 178 of the Royal Canadian Legion and two minutes of silence to remember those who died to preserve our freedom. The group's repertoire includes both secular and sacred music. Everyone is invited to attend the performance. A freewill offering will be accepted and, since the choir is performing free of charge, all proceeds will go towards the church's new piano fund. The choir's itinerary will include a concert in Georgetown on Canada Day; and concerts in Kingston, Ottawa, Brampton, Kitchener and Hamilton. pWfpf K<V*£**.%&4 :ï I uMM hot dogs available. Crossroads Christian Assembly is located at 978 North Street in Newcastle. FAMILY DAY FIREWORKS -- On Sunday, June 29th, Liberty Pentecostal Church on Martin Road North in Bowmanville hosts a Clarington Family Day and Fireworks display. The day begins with a morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. followed by a picnic featuring free hamburgers hamburgers and hot dogs, games, bounce castle and fun. At 7:30 p.m. the evening celebrations include live music and at the fireworks display goes off at*, dusk. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Admission is free. All are welcome. TEEN CAMP -- Champions of Change Leadership camp is still accepting registrations from interested campers between the ages of 12 and 16 for an exciting day camp program to be held at the Bowmanville High School. Each two-week session offers youth a chance to develop leadership skills as well as opportunity to volunteer within the community. Advanced sessions sessions offer further volunteer opportunities and help participants build vital job-seeking skills. Sign up at the Big Brothers Office located at 23 Scugog Street or call 623-0750. 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. TUESDAY, JULY 1 CANADA DAY FIREWORKS FIREWORKS -- Enjoy a Canada Day 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 by the Kaitlin Group and the Port of Newcastle. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD VOICES OF LIBERTY -- A 100-voice mixed choir from Holland will present a "Thank-You Canadians" concert with organ and piano accompaniment at Mar.anatha Christian Reformed Church in Bowmanville on July 3 at 8 p.m. The Dutch choir is on a two-week tour in Ontario to thank Canadian Armed Forces for liberating the Netherland in World War Two. FOR YOUR INFORMATION YARD SALE ITEMS WANTED The Clarington Pet Connection seeks yard sale items on a continuing basis for its booth at the Courtice Flea Market. Proceeds go to help homeless homeless pets. Call 623-6631 if you can help. Pictured above are the winners of the Clarington Rubber Duck Derby who officially received their cheques last week. Winners also were presented with rubber ducks as a souvenir souvenir of the event. Winning ticket holders were: Dr. Charles Cattran, who received the grand prize of $5,000; Dave Wiggans, who receives $ 1,000 as winner of the corporate duck race and Trevor Hunter, who won $500 as the second prize winner in the featured race. From left are: Bill Huether, Duck Derby Committee Treasurer; Dr. Ross Erwin, Co- Chair of the Committee; Dr. Charles Cattran; Dave Wiggans; Trevor Hunter; Wayne Belliveau, Co-Chair of the Committee; and Leslie Jager, Secretary. 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). BANQUET HALL RENTAL Weddings • Meetings • Parties • Dances, etc.^ Newly decorated facility can accommodate large groups. Licensed Banquet Hall. Bowmanville Country Club 623-2670 ©j.p. 7 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. - 619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation, ©j.p. Hooper's Jewellers... Antique Pocket Watches and Modern Watch Repairing We use only fresh Maxell watch and electronic equipment batteries. 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