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4 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, July 23, 1991 PORT PERRY avo AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR Port Perry and Area Community Calendar will run each week in the Star and will provide local non-profit organizations an opportunity to receive coverage for their important approaching events. Listings in Community Calendar are absolutely Free to any non-profit group. Copy must be submitted in wing before 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays prior to publication to be included in the next edition of the Port Perry Star. Profit making groups may also receive a Free listing in Community Calendar, provided a paid advertisement has been placed in the Star advertising the same event. Send in your written upcoming event this week - and take advantage of a Free Listing in the Port Perry Star's PORT PERRY & AREA COMMUNITY CALENDAR TUESDAY, JULY 23 The Oshawa Chapter One Parent Family Association meets at 8 p.m. at Rundle Park Community Centre, Oshawa. New members welcome. For information or directions call 986-5707 or 728-1011. FRIDAY, JULY 26 Flea Market at Community Nursing Home - 10 am to 4 p.m. Vendors spots available. Call Kim Mitchell 985-3205. SATURDAY, JULY 27 Demolition Derby at the Fairgrounds sponsored by the Port Perry Lions Club. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. Derby starts at 5:00 p.m. Tickets $6.00, children 12 and under free. TUESDAY, JULY 30 Heidi's Home Decorating Work- shop at Scugog Library, Port Perry. Starts at 7:30 p.m. JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 or AUGUST 6 -9 Scugog Shores Museum will be holding two, week-long Day Camp sessions for children aged 7 to 10. For more information call the Museum Curator at 985- SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Chicken Barbecue at Scugog Island United Church, 4 to 7 p.m. Half - $10.00; Quarter $8.00; Children's (10 & under) $4.00; Pre-school free. Order your tickets early call Bonnie 985-7426 or Don 985-3148. FRIDAY, AUGUST 2 Greenbank United Church annual Beef Barbecue from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. For tickets call Rod Foster 985-8298 or Neil Hunter 985-7456. Live entertainment. SATURDAYS ALL SUMMER Come visit the Farmer's Market at the Port Perry Fair- grounds every Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fresh baking, vegetables, eggs, and crafts. Don't forget to send us your events for the Community Calendar. IAT INI TO te AA " tl A A BT th he etiam ony TET AAT, I. T--E Sa OF FOWERS JULY 1TO SEPTEMBER 2 © EXOTIC BIRD DISPLAY JULY26& 27 J. 25 Acres of Show Gardens Miniature Village and Trains Museum, Children's Playground Live Entertainment Shopping ahd Dining Yo. 300 TAUNTON RO, W, WHITBY, ONTARIO LIN SRS (416) 668-6606 WHITBY s OPEN DAILY 10:00 am - 6:00pm» © Ls i GROUP DISCOUNES ON ADMISSION MEALS.» . ni (416) 294-7965 TORONTO o « FREE PARKING Fun for the entire fa CAR PEE miy [ ath 4 ! : wn a This year's Festival Days Is being called one of the best of all times by both the public, and also by those involved in the three-day event. Judging by the crowds which were on hand to watch events such as the Golden Slippers, (Pictured above), it is no wonder every- body was pleased with the outcome. Festival Days considered 'one of best' of all times People are calling it one of the most successful Festival Days of all times. Some argue it was because of the weather, some argue it was due to the at- tractions. Whichever way you slice it, it will be remembered. From the Golden Slippers to the Kiddie Parade, from Ka- raoke to Karate, and from the Mutt Show to the Amateur Show, there was something for everybody. Festival Days' secretary- treasurer Bill Barr saysit wasa very successful event. Al- though he would not release the exact figure as to how much was raised, Mr. Barr did say that they will be "in the black". Mr. Barr says the organizers saw a "very, very healthy turn- around" compared to previous years and commended all who helped in making the events possible. There were three basic rea- sons why this year's festivities were so successful, he said. First, the weather was ex- tremely pleasant. Second, the prices for almost everything were scaled down to an accepta- ble level. Third, people were very conscious of costs and wer- en't giving away as many free items as previous years. As a result of the success of the weekend, the committee will be able to pay off some of the debt it incurred during 1990's Festival Day which was less than a financial success. As of January 1, 1991 the Chamber had a debt of more than $36,000 and a small amount of money showing in the bank account. But Mr. Barr said a portion of this debt will be taken care of as a result of the money from this year's per- formance. He cautions however, that they aren't out of trouble yet, but adds things are beginning to turn around. There was some amount of displeasure at this year's event, however. The organizers decid- ed against a teen tent, arguing that the costs to maintain such a venue was too high. Mr. Barr says it costs a few thousand dol- lars to operate and staff the tent with volunteers and police, and felt the costs were just too high. Another disappointment cen- tred around the ping-pong balls. An event was planned in which numbered ping-pong balls would be dumped from the back of a dump truck, down a chute with the first ball down declared the winner. Unfortu- nately, this event didn't get off the ground. Mr. Barr hopes with a little better planning some of these disappointments will be avoid- ed next year. No sooner had the book been closed on another chapter of Festival Days, had the talk of next year's event begun. Mr. Barr says plans are already in the works for 1992's event which will once again feature the western theme. The ball will get rolling in early August as a new director will be chosen to co-ordinate next year's street party. The organizers weren't the only ones who were pleased with the outcome of the three- day event. Both police and township officials praised both the organizers, as well as the participants for the virtually problem-free weekend. Mayor Howard Hall called the event a good success, and commended the organizers for their hard work, and the public for the responsible way they conducted themselves through- out the weekend. The Mayor said he attended many of the events and heard nothing but good things about the weekend from a good many people. The Durham Regional Police had a similar reaction. Ser- geant Ken Hudson said the weekend was busy but general- ly quiet, with only the routine incidents occurring. Sergeant Hudson was partic- JTF, ? ir --- Hel One Hour Photo Finishing PHOTOGRAPHY Framing Camera Sales o985-1415 ularly impressed with the way the teens conducted them- selves during the teen dance. He said the teens were very po- lite and very co-operative to both the public and police. Staff Sergeant Bill Van Dole- waard was also impressed with the outcome of the events, say- ing "it was the best one we've had in a number of years," add- ing "a lot of people showed cool- er heads, despite the heat." "With that amount of people and activities going on, we had very little activity." GRADUATE ROBERT JOHN PAGE Son of Dini and Barry Page graduated with Honours in Landscape Architecture from Guelph University. 143 Perry St., Port Perry 985-1415 1180 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 436-9333 or 436-9065 Banquet Open 7 Days a Week Fadilities Avallable EVERYDAY DINNER SPECIALS + Roast Prime Beef (Can. Grade A) + New York Steak & Shrimp + Fresh Seafood Plate Any Special for only