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CF ayy px AA YAO 18 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" --- > a - ~~ - 2 I I LL I | FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2000 Chamber promises 'best ever' event with Summerfest By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Port Perry's annual mid-summer cami- val will have a new name and location this year, but there'll still be plenty of fun to be had, says one Scugog Chamber of Commerce official. The former Festival Days has been moved from the downtown core of Port Perry to the fairgrounds on the outskirts of town and renamed Summerfest. And orga- nizers say they will make the most of the new location, promising one of the best carnivals in the event's 30-year history. "Ill have a whole new look to it this year, it'll be bigger and better than ever before," co-ordinator Ray Northey said of the bash, scheduled for July 6-9. Pe, . ' Eft. 1 "i FR + On y . IRAE Lots in SALES OFFICE HOURS: Mon, Tues, Fi: fl am. 6 pm, Wed, Thurs By Appointment, Weekends & Hol. 10 am - 6 pm As this is the first year for the new loca- tion, organizers will be under pressure to ensure this years event is a successful one. Chamber officials opted for the change when Scugog Township council denied their request to set up the midway in Palmer Park. "We'll have some new things and some of the old things as well. We think that we'll have something everyone likes, and we know people will be judging it more than before," said Mr. Northey. "We're pretty confident about the change of venue, but we realize there are a lot of people who were comfortable with the way things were," he said. "It's always difficult to make changes, but we're pretty 'where the good things in life never change. ve HE Presenting a private enclave Wl of luxury homes on 50' Picturesque Port Perry! Bungalows & 2 Storeys $197,400 * Designs up to 2,770 sq.ft e Casement windows throughout ® 9 Ceilings available * Nearby golf courses o Steps to Lake Scugog * 4)' Lots also available Fully Furnished & Decorated Model Home *Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Artist's concept. Map not to scale. E. & O.E. sure we can make the most out of this one." Early plans for the 2000 bash call for things to kick off during the early evening of July 6, with a parade leading from the downtown core to the fairgrounds, where Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt will cut the ribbon to officially launch Summerfest. Throughout the weekend, there will be five specific locations setup, offering entertainment for various age ranges. Pavilions will be set up for children, teens, young adults and seniors. There will also be a refreshment tent set up. } Organizers have planned for a larger midway than in the past, with more spec- tacular rides. "There'll be more types of entertain- ment, and there will be games for every- one to enjoy. We'll have arts and crafts, a Durham Regional Police pavilion, heli- copter rides... all kinds of great stuff," said Mr. Northey. Plans also call for a display of the his- tory of Port Perry, courtesy of the Scugog Shores Museum. Businesses from across Scugog, and in particular those in the downtown core, have been invited to set up booths at the carnival. For more information on Summerfest, to volunteer help, or to arrange for a booth or display, please call Ray Northey at 985-4427. Distress Centre seeks staff for its help line The next two part commit to 16 to 20 hours training workshop to per month, including become a volunteer help line worker with Distress Centre Durham's 24-hour telephone help line will be Sunday, April 30 and Sunday, May 7. To be eligible for training, you must be 18 years or older and com- plete a telephone screening interview and a face-to-face registra- tion meeting. You must be able to one overnight shift, from our central Oshawa loca- tion, for a period of one year. If you are interested in joining a vibrant team of volunteers and staff dedicated to helping callers throughout Durham Region to find their own solutions to their problems, stressors and personal conflicts, call 723-4461. "" Scugog Chamber of Commerce FIRST ANNUAL RAFFLE First Prize - $10,000 "25 Prizes of $100 Proceeds for Canada, Festival Days and Santa Claus Parade 2000 + Wiring ticket wl bg trawn under the supenviston of Roger B. Moasa, Chertered Accountant * Number of Tickets: 600 © Tickets $60.00 Tickets available at the Port Perry Star License #M144038 3 I PORT PERRY DENTAL CENTRE ~~ *Dr. J. Cottrell »Dr. J. Hardy «Dr. L. Gideon * Dr. C. Banfield * Dr. L. Poranganel * Dr. H. Dewar * Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) * Dr. T. Mcintyre (Periodontist) --Today's Smile... -- Be yourself. And trust me, people will like you the way you are. < Dental Care For The Entire Family Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Please Call 985-8451 Visit our website: www. ilumydentist.com