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^ Orono Weekly TimeO^dnesday^JuneJ^^Q02^-^ From Around Home by Roy Forrester I have to admit that I let the birds fly by over the past week-end in,order that I might at least take in some of the events offered by the Great Canadian Town Band Festival being held in the Village. No doubt the weather, damp and cool, did put a damper on attendance but wrapping up in warm clothing and protective covering for dampness made it bearable. The Friday evening program program of a Military Tattoo at the Arena is always a winner with both the music and the Marching Bands even though it changes little from year to year. You always get the feeling feeling of wanting to pick up your feet and get in step. A march is a march and music makes it most invigorating. It was so again on Friday evening last at the Orono Arena and especially when the Cobourg Band passed by playing playing Colonel Bogie. It was a favourite of the former Orono Band, easy to play but still putting a real lift in every step. A Military Tattoo is always a winner and such it was last week. Pancakes and Sausages hit the spot Saturday morning especially when cooked outside outside on the Library lawns by members of the Orono Skating Club. These were enjoyed with with both ears tuned into the offerings of the Whitby Brass Band. Their program was a little little bit of everything in music, even some swing, and all pleasing and most-well played. The band shell on the Library lawns has excellent acoustics making it easy to play in and providing good sounds for the audience. It is too bad there isn't more use of this feature in the community. You can, however, catch Country and Western programs programs at the Library band shell during the summer being provided by the Orono Music Centre. Watch for date announcements. Back to the weekend musical musical events... The Kendal Fife and Drums Band's dynasty contin ues on as a marching band in this community. It was out in what appeared to be greater numbers than ever assisting in leading Saturday's parade from the Fair Grounds to Silvanus Gardens. Good work indeed. Unfortunately I missed a section of the early Saturday afternoon program and I did want to hear the offerings of the Intràda Brass which has to be most outstanding as to Brass bands. They played in Orono a year ago and then it was the top of the show as far as I was concerned. John Yates and his Rag Time Piano along with Clarington Winds provided good fill-ins for the afternoon. I had heard so much about the Spit Fire Band and its high rating that I had to weather it out to the hour of 9:00 p.m. for at least a few numbers. Swing it was - dating back some years ago but the offering offering was no better than Durham's own Classic Swing Orchestra that played Sunday afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed the two Clarinet solos bringing back memories of Benny Goodman. There always seems to be a richness of sound to the clarinet instrument. instrument. New Jenarashun International, International, a West Indian Dance band, seemed to hold the key for dancing over the weekend. They had their audience audience up and stepping it out in the tradition of possibly today's dance. It's not the foxtrot foxtrot any more and it's not for my age group but it caught on at Silvanus Gardens Saturday evening. Times change. Swing's great to listen to but the dance has changed. An era gone by. The Clarington Band, (youngest of the group) played well presenting an interesting program. What about the oldest band from Perth-active in their community for over a hundred years. Experience showed in their play and program. And, what about next year you ask... It appears to be a "go"! The missing link This computer enhanced photograph of the 145 year old St. George's Anglican Church at 250 Mill Street South in Newcastle shows what the missing link should look like once construction is complete. The centre portion with the four windows is the new addition which will join the two buildings. When built, the addition will contain washrooms and meeting rooms. Happenings ~ Tuesday. June 18 Don Barraball & Beyond Reason Bluegrass Presented by Orono Music Centre at Orono Library Lawn (gazebo) at 7 p.m.. Tell your friends and bring a lawn chair. Thursday. June 20 Community Summer BBQ Celebration At Orono Public School from 5 to 7:30 p.m. - bake sale, silent draw, games, face painting, BBQ hamburgers & hot dogs, pop & donuts. Come out and support Orono Public School. Saturday. June 22 Truck & Tractor Pull Demolition Derby The Orono Fairgrounds is the place to be for the Great Lakes Truck & Tractor Pullers at 4:00 p.m. and Extreme Productions Demolition Derby 7:30. The Midway is open all weekend. weekend. Adults $10, Children (ages 3-12) $5. Information and tickets by calling 905-786-2970, 905-983-9240 or 905-983-9006. Bowmanville Museum Craft Show Attention all crafters! Bowmanville Museum is holding a craft show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the front lawn in conjunction with the BIA's Fabulous Fifties Sidewalk Sale. Space is $10. (Bring your own table and chair). Call to book your spot 905-623-2734. Bowmanville Horticultural Society's 6th Annual Garden Tour Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. -- rain or shine. Tickets are $12 each. For more information information call 905-983-9381. Sunday. June 23. Orono Cemetery Decoration Day Being held at Lang Memorial Chapel, 2 p.m. with guest speaker, Rev. Dorinda Vollmer Thursday. June 27 Orono Horticultural Society June Flower Show Being held at Orono United Church, 7:30 p.m. Cecil Lamrock will be the featured guest I speaker. Topic: "Growing Hardy Roses - including Miniatures". All welcome. I Old Fashioned Strawberry Social . Presented by Marthas of St. John's Church, Bowmanville. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Sandwich and Shortcake. Adults $5.50; Children 12 and under $2.50; Family (2 adults & children 12 & under) $15. July 8-26 Job Search Program -Are you looking for work? , ir . , Gain creative and effective job search skills in the Job Finding Club. Meta Vocational Services Inc. in Bowmanville is offering a three-week job search program from July 8, 2002 to July 26, 2002. In this program you will learn how to access the hidden job market, effective interview skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and more. The Job Finding Club is sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. For more information please contact Cathleen Lycett at 905-697-8887. July 15-19 Orono/Kirby Community Vacation Bible School From 9 to 12 daily at Orono United Church. $10/child per week or $25 for 3 or more children children in a family. July 20-21 Antique Tractor Show & Games - Doc Ville * _ . 816 North Street, Newcastle; Dead Sled Pull Saturday at noon; Parade and games Sunday at 11 a.m.; Wagon Rides, Wild West Town open; Fun for all; Vendors on grounds; Bring lawn chairs. For more info call 905-987-5696.