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THE DRAGONS ARE COMING The Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival is just three months away. The Festival is being held on Saturday, June 20 at Palmer Park, Port Perry. As in the past 10 years, the races will take place along the Port Perry waterfront, with resting areas set up throughout the E Festival organizers are asking businesses, families and groups to form their teams and register as soon as possible Teams consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steersperson. Instructions will be provided for those teams that have never before paddled a dragon boat. The pre- season excitement begins during the two weeks of June 8 to June 17, just prior to the event when practices are held off the shores of Palmer Park. All equipment is supplied. This year the Port Perry Hospital Foundation and the Scugog Lake Stewards have been invited to raise funds by way of their direct and active participation in a pledge program of the Port Perry Dragon Boat Festival. Both of these registered charitable organizations have accepted the invitation and we are pleased to assist each ——— SSS DreeehiGer (resem ee ee of them with very worthy projects within the Township of io In addition to paddling and raising funds for these community projects, the festival offers opportunities for fun, fitness and fellowship for all ages and genders. Dragon boat teams compete for medals in the various divisions as they paddle in numerous heats and final races. Itis a heartwarming spectacle to see the team- work of the paddlers and the colourful display of the heads and tails of the dragon boats as they glide along to the drumming sound of the stroke counts. Register now and participate in this worthwhile event while “Working Together for a Healthy Commu- Dedicated volunteers and charitable sponsors are also needed to help make this worthwhile event a suc- cess. Additional information for individuals, groups, and businesses in the areas of sponsorship, volunteer- ing and team registrations is provided on the website wwwively-dragon.com or by contacting Carol Gonder at 705-932-207 or Jackie Taggart at 905-407-2174. Motorcycle ‘Ride for Dad’ on June 13 Port Perry will once again host the annual Ride For Dad, which takes place on Saturday, June 13. Motorcyle enthusiasts will gather at the Scugog Com- munity Recreation Centre beginning at 10 a.m. for the start, before parading through downtown. Organizers are expecting up to 300 riders to participate in the run which will travel thoughout Durham and Kawarthas. The Telus Motorcycle ‘Ride For Dad’ invites anyone to join the annual ride for charity to raise money for Pros- tate Cancer Research and Awareness. More than $280,000 has been raised since the ride began. 28 FOCUS - MAY 2015 The event promises to be a fun-filled day and includes breakfast, BBQ lunch, live entertainment, prizes and ashow and shine. You don’t have to be a rider to get involved. Come on out and wave to the bikes on June 13 as the parade of motorcycles pass through town. Enjoy the sea of chrome and leather as they parade down Reach St., Simcoe St., Queen St. and Water St., past Palmer Park. Your enthusiasm brings more attention and donations in finding a cure for prostate cancer. Register or donate online at tzww.RideForDad.ca.