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The Clarington/Courticc Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 7, IU9K Page 7 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 VALENTINE'S DANCE -- To C.B.G. members. Come to a Valentine's Danec on Saturday, February 7th, at 8:00 p.m. at the Courlicc Community Complex. A live band, "The Easy Pieces" will play Rock and Roll tunes from the 60's to the 90's. There is a late evening buffet and door prizes and a cash bar. Get your tickets by calling Adrian Foster at 404-1693. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 MAC USERS MEETING -- A special meeting of Macintosh Users East (MaUsE) will be held on Monday, February 9, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in Room LI 18 at Durham College, Oshawa. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. All MaUsE members and the general public arc invited. The meeting will feature feature a guest speaker from the software firm, TIMEBOX, a producer producer of educational CDs. The entrance to L-wing is west or left of the main entrance as you approach it from the main parking lot. There is a reception desk immediately inside the main entrance where more detailed directions can be obtained. Call 905-433-0777. Performance of "The Cemetery Club" on Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at 8:00 p.m. sharp. Proceeds will go to The Parkinson Research. Performance will be held at the O.L.T., 62 Russctt Avc., Oshawa. (I block south of Taunton Rd. west off Simcoc St.). For more information call 668-6590 or 723-3183, The Parkinson Foundation of Canada, Durham Region Chapter. shops in the next few months. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL ACTION CIRCLE -- This group will meet on Wednesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 47 Temperance Street, Bowmanvillc. This is your opportunity to meet, learn about A.I. and explore activities and outreach. Everyone is invited. Contact Hugh Donnelly 697-3848 or Alice Dana 697-3006. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME -- Join us for stories, songs and finger plays as we kick off the 1998 season of Pre-School Storytimcs. This fun-filled programme is ideal for children aged 3- 5, and will take place on the following dales: Courticc Branch - January 21 to March II Wednesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m. and Thursdays 7-7:30 (Bedtime); Bowmanvillc Branch Feb. 4 - March 25 Wednesdays 1:30 - 2 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.; Newcastle Branch Feb. 19 to April 9, Thursdays 7-7:30 p.m. (Bedtime), Fridays 10:30 - 11 a.m. (please note, April 10 is Good Friday and the library is closed). For more information call Chris Doyle at 623-7325 or Margie Singleton at 623-9742. OPEN STAGE -- On Monday, February 9, and Monday, February 23, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region will hold Open Stage Poetry Nights at A Different Drum Cafe in Oshawa (Bruce and Cclina Streets). CROCUS CAMPAIGN -- February 9 to 13, CNIB Durham is holding its Annual Crocus Campaign. Crocuses arc $4 each or 3 pots for $10. Proceeds from this sale enable the CNIB to continue to provide services to more than 1000 persons in Durham Region with poor or failing vision. CNIB Services include a Library for the Blind, Vision Rehabilitation Services, Orientation and Mobility, and Technical Aids Centre. To order crocuses, call CNIB Durham at 436-7732. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 FIRST OSHAWA ITC CLUB -- ITC (International Training in Communication) develops speaking, listening, and evaluating skills for home, work and public life. Practise in a friendly, supportive supportive environment, http://www.durham.org/itc/wclcomc.htm Next meeting is February 12, at Durham Board of Education, Sinclair Office, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby, Room 2013, at 6:45 p.m. Topic is Practice Run for Preparation for the Annual Speech Contest. Contact Mary Leigh at (905) 430-0973. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13 SWEETHEART SWING -- The Newcastle Optimists will hold a dance February 13 at the Orono Arena as a fund-raiser for their community projects. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are available at The Apple Blossom Shop in Orono or Hope's Video in Newcastle. For information call Katie at 987-3781. DURHAM SHORES SWEET ADELINE CHORUS -- Presents "Mardi Gras on Broadway", a musical show to delight all ages, Saturday, February 28, 1998 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 471 Simcoc St. S. Oshawa. Matinee 2 p.m., evening performances 8 p.m., seating limited, so please get tickets early. Phone Dee at 666- 1980 or Jo at 721-1324. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 KENDAL CHURCH HOSTS TEA -- Kendal United Church is hosting a Ladies' Valentines Dessert Tea on Tuesday, February 10, at the church at 7:30 p.m. All ladies are invited. Special speaker will be Joanne Goodwin, Assistant Pastor at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Port Hope. Nancy Chisling will provide the special music. Tickets may be purchased by contacting the church office at 786- 2950 or Pat Atkins at 983-9261, or at "The Bridal Path" in Bowmanvillc. FOR OLDER ADULTS -- The Tuesday program for older adults in Clarington on February 10, 1998, will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Community Hall, 120 Liberty Street South, Bowmanvillc. There arc many activities to interest you. A low cost lunch at noon and transportation for a nominal fee can be arranged when ordered in advance by Monday noon. Phone Community Care at 623-2261. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 OSHAWA LITTLE THEATRE -- Is having a Benefit SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 OSHAWA YWCA -- The Oshawa YWCA is offering a CO-ED Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, February 14, 1998. Limited spaces available and the event runs from 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Deadline to register is February 7, 1998. Call the YWCA at 723- 9922. Bring your sweetie and have lots of fun. The YWCA is looking looking for volunteers with volleyball experience to assist at the tournament. tournament. If interested contact Karen or Cheri at 723-9922. Deadline is February 1, 1998. "LET'S TALK" -- On February 14th and 28th, an informal group of people experiencing bereavement, meet to share their feelings and receive support. If you would like to join, please come to Memorial Hospital on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of February at 10:30 a.m., lecture room "C". Sponsored by the Clarington Grief Support Association. Contact Bonita Keatcs 623-8864 or Christine Ferguson 983-5928. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 1*7*1 E3 m 166 King St. East Telephone 623-3396 ©J.P. FOR YOUR INFO. TEN DAYS FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE -- Six local churches invite you to share a "poverty dinner" experience, a discussion of global issues and to hear guest speaker Adam Dudu, former resident of Central Africa. The meeting is to be held at Rchoboth Christian Reformed Church, 130 Scugog Street at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 1998. Tickets in advance are required ($5 to defray expenses). They are available at St. Paul's United Church office, telephone 623-7361, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. CHRISTIAN FARMERS' ANNUAL MEETING MEETING -- The East Central Christian Farmers' Association invites you to its Annual meeting. It will be held Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 7:30 p.m., in the Manvcrs Community Centre, Bethany (at the intersection of Hwy. 35A and Hwy. 7). "Stewardship, Like Charity, Begins at Home", is the topic by Henry Eygcnraam, Executive Director, Christian Stewardship Services, who will address the meeting. For information contact Tim Sikma, Secretary 905- 987-0526. SEE THE DIFFERENCE The Most Advanced Form of Laser Vision Correction DR. KAREN MCPHERSON is proud to present as our guest speaker: JOHN N. MACLEOD, MD. FRCSC OF THE HERZIG EYE INSTITUTE Did you know... • Laser Vision correction has been performed safely for more than a decade to correct nearsightedness, astigmatism and farsightedness. • LASIK is a painless alternative to corrective lenses that has you driving by the next day and is the preferred alternative provided by experienced doctors, • With an experienced surgeon, the results of LASIK are achieved more rapidly and with minimal post operative management of medications. Take the opportunity to ask the Doctor and see the difference. PATIENT INFORMATION SEMINAR IN BOWMANVILLE Thursday, March 5th Location: Flying Dutchman - Durham Hall 401 and Liberty Street, Bowmanvillc Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. To register, please call 905-623-3252 Space is limited DR. KAREN McPHERSON 45 Liberty Street North Bowmanvillc, Ontario L1C 2L8 ©j.p. BUSINESS WOMEN MEET -- The 3rd Thursday Breakfast Network meets February 19 at 7:30 a.m. at the Harmony Creek Golf Club. The goal of 3rd Thursday Breakfast Network is to bring together business and professional women of Durham Region for networking networking and the opportunity to hear speakers on topics related related to women and business. This month's meeting features: features: celebration and acknowledgements of longstanding longstanding members for our 12th Anniversary. Breakfast cost is $9.00 and membership membership is $30 per year. Call Elaine 579-2696 to pre-register. pre-register. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR KIDNEY FOUNDATION FOUNDATION -- The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Central Ontario Branch is holding its annual fundraising fundraising initiative, the March Drive Campaign. We need 100 volunteers to canvass their neighborhoods in the Bowmanvillc area. Interested individuals will be assigned a street near their home and will have the entire month of March to canvass approximately 25 homes. This rewarding project project should take no more than three hours. For more information, please call Lesley Marshall at (416) 445-0373 or toll-free 1-800- 387-4474. GARDENERS WANTED -- The Durham Region Gladiolus and Dahlia Society is seeking new members. members. For further information, information, call Slier Lcctooze (623-9147; Sam Vancamp (728-9946); Jack Hartwell (987-5448) or Bryan Samis (705-944-5737). Look for Gladiolus Society work- CROSSWORD - February 7 - 59 60 61 62 68 69 73 ■ 75 ACROSS 1. 6. 11. 13. 15. 16. 17. 18. 20. 21. 24. 26. 29. 31. 34. 35. 37. 39. 40. 41. 44. 45. 47. 49. 50. 53. 54. 55. 57. 59. 62. Elizabeth Barrett Browning's spaniel Dental filling Conversation topic Expressed anguish Borman's defunct airline Evangelist Major finale Chances for musicians to shine Suspended railways Stoolie's kin Desert springs Deteriorate Sawyer of the comics Curved letters Wall climber Irish Rose Needle holder Aviv Small amt. Supplement Witch Surface Alacrity First woman Took a slab at Sign of the future My People Go City VIP Ballet step Prior to: prefix Agitations 64. Old Peruvian 68. Friendly 70. Commend 73. Bicycle for two 74. Pleats 75. Paris transport 76. Kilns DOWN 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 14. 16. 19. 22. 23. 25. 26. 27. 28. 30. Accomplishment Indiana Jones And The Crusade Say Elle, in New York Alibi (Tom Selleck flick) Levy Rope loops Flores, Argentina Poker pledge Megaphone noise Itty-bitty TLC providers Composer Josquin Près Camellia State: abbr. Muck Blind as (2 wds.) Bubble bath locales Opposite of NNW Beatles' meter maid Outright Part of MTM Moves quickly 32. Lucy's landlady 33. Like Cary Grant 36. Appear to be 38. " Around" (2 wds.) 42. Support 43. Author Ferber 46. Point a gun 48. New Orleans, for one 51. Saying, vis-à-vis doing 52. Generator 56. Crankcase item 58. First name in Raveloe 59. %: abbr. 60. Stroll aimlessly 61. Irish river 63. Plant pouch 65. Harper's Weekly cartoonist 66. Aids for actors 67. Want 69. Exported insecticide: abbr. 71. For 72. Kind of jacket For answers see your Canadian Statesman next Wednesday. This crossword brought lo you by: QYKSTRA'S L J ELICATE55EN FOOD MARKET Largo selection of Imported Dolicacies for your party, Meat and cheese platters, fresh produce, meat and groceries, fancy fruit or food baskets made-to-order. 77 King St. W. 623-3541 Bowmanvillc