Page 6 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Section Two SATURDAY, MARCH 20 TURKEY SUPPER -- The Salvation Army is holding a Turkey Supper on Saturday, March 20 at 75 Liberty St., S. There will be two sittings, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets phone 623-5680 or 623-3217. SUNDAY, MARCH 21 SOUP & SANDWICH LUNCHEON -- Bowmanville Baptist Church (3rd Cone., west of Liberty St.) is hosting a fellowship soup and sandwich luncheon after the 11 a.m. service. All arc welcome. For more information phone 623-3000. WEDNESDAY* MARCH 24 ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT-- Join.Lorraine Grant and.the Clarington Older Adult Association for a presentation and discussion discussion about Arthritis, its effects and management, Wednesday, March 24, 1:30 p.m., Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville. Phone: (905) 697-2856. FRIDAY, MARCH 26 DAFFODIL TEA & BAKE SALE-- Marnwood Lifecare Centre will be hosting a Daffodil Tea and bake sale to raise funds for the Cancer Society. This event will be held on Friday, March 26 between 2 and 4 p.m. Tickets arc $3. each at the door. This includes tea, coffee, juice and pie. There will also be bouquets of daffodils available to purchase. All proceeds go to the Cancer Society. For details contact Sheri Jackson at 623-9754. SATURDAY, MARCH 27 EASTER CONCERT -- The combined choirs of Maranatha Christian Reformed Church and First Baptist Church present their annual Easter Concert under the direction of Mr. Cory Kuipers, Saturday, March 27 at 8 p.m., Hwy. 2 East, Bowmanville and Sunday, March 28 at 7 p.m. 812 Hortop, Osliawa. Free admission. CONCERT AT THE FIREHOUSE -- On Saturday, March 27, "The Firehouse" is holding a concert to benefit Laura VanberHerberg's Texas Campaign and "The Firehouse". The bands attending this show are Bad Bread, Evil Breed and Poplar Son. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and admission is $6 at the door. FOR YOUR INFORMATION TEDDY BEAR PICNIC -- The Durham Region Sexual Assault Care Centre (S.A.C.C.) will host a Teddy Bear Picnic Fundraiser at Lakcridgc Health Osliawa cafeteria Monday, March 29 between 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The picnic will include the sale of Easter bunnies and teddy bears and a raffle. Raffle tickets will be sold in advance and during the picnic. The draw will be held at 4 p.m. All winners will be notified. Staff will also be on hand to answer questions or discuss services offered by the program. GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES -- Celebrate Good Friday and Easter Sunday Services at Liberty Pentecostal Church. Friday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. featuring Evangelist David Forrest. Easter Services on Sunday, April 4 at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Family Continental Breakfast 10:30 a.m. ($1 per person). Nursery provided during services. Everyone welcome. Located at the corner of Hwys. #57 and #2. Phone 623- 5100 for more information. LAMB AWARENESS -- Durham Region sheep producers will meet April 17 for a dinner and dance. The "Lamb Awareness Day" event takes place at the Orono Arena. Mark your calendars! CLOSING BRIDGE TOURNAMENT-- Tuesday, April 20 at 8 p.m, $4.00 per person. Phone Helen, 623-5833, for details. Association of Hospital Volunteers, Bowmanville. "CALIFORNIA SUITE" -- Cheek into "California Suite" - a Neil Simon comedy presented by the Bowmanville Drama Club! The curtain rises at 8 p.m. for four nights only, April 28,29, 30 and May 1, at the Bowmanville High School Theatre. Tickets are on sale now for only $10. Make your reservation today by calling the Bowmanville Drama Club's ticket lines at 623-7596 or 623-0471. CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY -- Your help is needed in the fight against cancer. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with Daffodil sales in late March or the door-to- door canvass in all communities during April "Daffodil Month". A few hours of your time can make a big difference. Please call the Canadian Cancer Society today at 725-1166 or 686-1516. With your help, cancer will be beaten. THE LUNG ASSOCIATION -- Interested in quitting smoking? The Smokers Overcoming Smoking group meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at The Lung Association office. The S.O.S group is dedicated dedicated to helping people at every stage of the quilting process. For more information or to register call 436-1046. SOCIAL SLIMMERS FOR BETTER HEALTH -- Will meet at Newcastle United Church Sunday School every Wednesday from 12:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is non-profit organization and new members arc welcome. For more information please phone 987-4308, 987-4274 or 697-2388. SUPPORT GROUP FOR NURSING MOMS -- Lakcridgc Health Corporation Bowmanville and Durham Region Health Department arc offering a Breastfeeding support group on the maternity ward of the hospital every Monday between 1 p.m and 2:30 p.m. Nursing mothers and infants of any age arc welcome to attend. Come and share your experience. For further information call Durham Health Connection line (905) 723-8521 or Lakcridgc Health Corporation at 623-3331 ext. 3790. THE ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS BOWMANVILLE BOWMANVILLE -- Are currently looking for individuals interested in volunteering 3 to 4 hours per week in their New-To-You Shoppe, Hospital Gift Shop or Perk Central Coffee Kiosk. If interested please call Vicki Adams Volunteer Co-ordinator Lakcridgc Health Bowmanville, 623-3331 ext. 5430. KIDNEY CANVASSERS NEEDED -- The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Central Ontario Branch is holding its annual fundraising fundraising campaign, the March Drive. We need 100 volunteers to canvass their.neighbourhoods in the Bowmanville area. Interested individuals 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 should lake no more than three hours and is a great opportunity to help kidney patients in your community. For information, please call Lesley Marshall at (416) 445-0373 or toll- free 1-800-387-4474. LADIES BIBLE STUDY CLASS -- Will be held on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. The theme is "Becoming a Woman of Freedom". It is held at the Crossroads Christian Assembly, 978 North Sl„ Newcastle. Childcare is provided. To register or for more information, information, please call 987-9955. Newcastle Family Connection Holds Charity Auction On April 11 th Newcastle Family Connection is a Family Resource Centre established in 1990 answering the need for programs and support for Clarington parents and caregivers. N.F.C. offers a drop-in play group, toy lending and parent resource library, children's children's dance and musical theatre classes as well as parenting workshops and baby-sitting courses to the community. Entertainment, refreshments, fun and great shopping will be waiting for all who attend A volunteer Board of Directors governs N.F.C. and is dedicated to raising the required funds to provide provide these badly needed services. Donations assist N.F.C., which became a duly registered registered charily in 1994 and is able to provide tax receipts if required. User fees are kept as low as possible and no one is turned away due to financial hardships. It is critical that our current current fundraiser, a Silent Auction, is a success in order to deal with rising costs and the growing needs of a rapidly expanding local population. The 4th Annual Talents and Treasures Auction will lake place on Sunday, April 11, 1999 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Newcastle Community Hall (Mill St. and Hwy. #2) in the Village of Newcastle. Entertainment, refreshments, refreshments, fun and great shopping shopping will be waiting for all who attend. Members of N.F.C. have been asked to donate their talents, which arc as varied as painting, house-cleaning and silverpolishing, silverpolishing, to name a few and the business community has been asked to donate gift certificates, services or merchandise. This will mean a huge selection of available treasures! treasures! In previous auctions the incredible selection has included tickets to sporting events (Raptors, Blue Jays, etc.), movie passes and dinner dinner certificates from local restaurants. Any donations would be greatly appreciated as it is hoped that this year's event will be the best yet! Don't miss out on an opportunity to support the vital services that N.F.C. provides to Clarington families. Anyone seeking more information or wishing to offer a donation can contact N.F.C. at (905) 987-7767 or K. Dales at (905) 987-0587. Environmental Awareness Animal furs were on display at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Information Centre on Monday as part of the Environmental Awareness Day. Above, Cynthia and Jeffrey Brown of Courtice take some time to check things out. There are events scheduled all week at Darlington, including safety presentations on Thursday and movies on Friday. For more infonnation, call 623-7122. 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