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a guide to upcoming entertainment events and happenings in Scugog Twp. Friday, June 13, 2008 A night that is Inspirational, Emotional, Fun and one you will never forget This unique 12-hour community event will celebrate survival, pay tribute to the lives of loved ones and aii back against cancer in a night of fun, friendship and fundrai The Relay kickoff will commence oe 7 p.m. and events will conclude 7 a.m. the following day. This year's goal is to attract 50 teams with hopes of raising in excess of $85,000 One of the memorable moments in this inspiring event is the Luminary Ceremony, a stunning sight of hundreds of candles, each bearing a message in memory of a loved one or in honour of a can- cer survivor, lighting the night. Date: Friday, June 13, Saturday, June 14 : Commencing Friday at 7:00 p.m. Location: Port Perry Fairgrounds Canoe The Nonquon Scugog Shores Museum's longest-running fundraiser will mark its 40th anniversary this Saturday when dozens of canoe wp and kayak enthusiasts take to the 26 km trip from Mee the Nonquon River into Lake Scugog to Port Jem Peny’s lakefront. It is the largest and oldest canoe race of its type in Ontario and one . a Scugog’s longest-standing traditions. Registration: Fri., June 6, 6-9 p.m. Sat., June 7, 6-9 a.m. ~ Race Date: Saturday, June 7 Race Start: 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Hotel California (Eagles Tribute Band) Here’s a fun filled Rock ‘n Roll start to the summer. Eagles fans won't want to miss the world renowned tribute band “Hotel California” when they entertain at Scugog Arena with hits like Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Tequila Sunrise and more. Also enjoy the music of “The Boys of Summer’ with the Beach Boys, Jan and Dean and other great Surfin’ sounds. The event is presented by Port Perry Curling Club. Put together a group and enioy a oe evening. Date: Saturday, June a Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Scugog Are! Tickets: $25.00 each A Henshall's, Queen St., Port Perry. Cadenza Productions presents Meredith A musical classic, it follows fast-talking con man Harold Dates: July 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, Hill in his attempt to convince the citizens of River City, 12, 17, 18, 19 lowa that what their town needs to keep it’s young- Time: 8:00 p.m. sters from moral decline is a boys’ band, complete Matinee: July 13 at 2 p.m. with instruments and uniforms. But just as Harold is Location: Town Hall 1873 about to skip town with his new-found wealth, he real- izes he may have finally met his match in the lovely and willfull town librarian, Marian Paroo. ort Perry. Tickets: $20 each available at Henshall's - 905-985-1965 PORT PERRY WATERFRONT The fourth annual Dragon Boat Festival will be held later this month in beautiful Palmer Park, Port Perry. Pledges and donations from the 2007 festival totaled more than $132,000. Fourty-eight teams involving more than 1,200 paddlers, aera of ticipants, visitors, and volunteers were part of the on-going quest to promote breast cues awareness throughout the local area Mark the Dragon Boat Festival event on your calendar. Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Location: Palmer Park, Port Perry Information: Carol Gonder: 705-932-2078 Asp Nip HIE A great opportunity to view eG by aa artists from the Scugog area in acrylic, oil, watercolour tists will be available to tell about their works and show has it is done. ae are available, admission and parking is free. Show presented by The Port Perry Artists’ Association. Date: Saturday, June 14, 2008 ae 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Location: Latcham Centre, Port Per Information: Contact Jean at 005-985-1112 Get ready for a walk . through classic car his- tory at the Scugog Shores Museum and sounds of the great cars of the 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. Classic and custom owners from across Durham Region and beyond are invited to partici- pate in the Show and Shine to win great prizes supplied by local merchants. A Vendor's Market will have parts and memorabilia for all to browse. Admission $5 for adults. Students and seniors $3, children 12 and under are free. Date: Saturday, June 14 Time: 8 a.m. - Location: Scugog Shores Museum, Scugog Island Information: call 905-985-3589. 40 FOCUS - JUNE 2008 focus@observerpub.ca