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32 - "WEEKEND STAR" veg, FRIDAY, JULY 21, 2000 Passport program opens Durham to you this summer The Region of Durham working in cooperation with 'businesses and attractions located throughout the eight municipalities has created a navy blue "Durham Passport 2000" filled with savings, coupons and ads from busi- nesses - throughout the region. Created to encourage and promote tourism, the pass- port allows tourists to get acquainted with businesses and - attractions throughout the Region of Durham. When passport holders visit partici-: pating - establishments, the' contestant will receive a stamp from the comrespond- ing municipality in which that business/attraction is locat- ed. E.g. Ocala Orchards Fam Winery would stamp the square marked Scugog. One stamp from each municipali- ty is required to be eligible for the grand prize. You can purchase your passport at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road E., Whitby, or at your local municipal office. 4 You can also purchase your passport at the follow- ing locations throughout the region: ~ Town of Ajax, Carruthers Creek, Township of Brock: Beaver River Museum, Municipality of Clarington: Pingles Farm Market, Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery and Tyrone Mills, City of Oshawa: Driftwood - Theatre and Oshawa Community Museum, City of Pickering: Herongate Bam Theatre and Pickering Museum, Township of Scugog: Port Perry's Original Haugens Chicken and Rib BBQ, and Ocala Orchards Farm Winery, Township of Uxbridge: Richters Herbs and York- Durham Heritage Railway. Town of Whitby: Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village, Hunter Farms, Wheelies and Windreach Farms. Band makes donation to ice pad effort CHRIS HALL/WEEKEND STAR The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First groups were supporters for a second ice pad at Nation band recently handed out more than the Scugog Arena. From left are Jeff Brown, $20,000 to area community groups and organi- Gary Edgar, Steve Webb, Shawn Eade, John zations, part of the proceeds from the Great Cavers, Stu Rowat, and Brenda Robinson. Blue Heron Charity Casino. Among those Summer's an anniversa fF Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village 'is celebrating 20 years of entertaining people. On May 30, 1980 Connie Cullen, wife of owner and chief dreamer Len Cullen, cut the inaugural floral garland official open- ing Cullen Gardens to the world. Since then Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village has grown-from a half-day visit to an all day outing. Set along a beautiful cedar valley with winding paved trails visitors can enjoy thousands of annuals arranged in profes- sionally designed gardens. Those who love nature visit The Ontario Wildflower Garden and Nature Trail featuring over 280 species of plants and a variety of insects, butterflies, birds and other fauna. 'Unique to the gardens is a 1/12 scale miniature village handcrafted by our own craftspeople. There are over 160 minia- ture buildings representing actual homes, stores, farms, churches and cottages found in Ontario. Daily activities include the Lynde Valley Pioneer Wagon Ride transporting people back in time to see life as it was for the early settlers and the Family Fun Farm Maze. Families can take a break in the play area where kids can play in the splash pools or the playground. We also have The Lynde House, a unique animated home with life-size animatronics repre- senting members of the original Lynde family. = The four seasons of the year are cele- brated at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village with various floral festivals and' numerous special events. We are now celebrating the summer thousands upon: thousands of colourful annuals displayed in expertly designed gardens. In addition to our live Peacocks and other exotic birds see the giant floral Peacock with close to 13,000 flowering plants. The miniature village is alive with sound and animation. Both the young and young at heart enjoy the miniature trains, moving boats and cars plus the amazing miniature parade along Main Street. Thursdays in July and August are Kids Days. All kids 12 years and younger are only $3.99 each. Face painting, splash pools, maze, playground, shows, wagon rides and pay-as-you-play mini-golf are some of the activities available. Some special events coming up this summer include: Kidsummer - July 29 - between 9 a.m. and noon all children 12 season with the Festival of Flowers with © years and younger are admitted free when they say "Kidsummer." McDonald's Day - Aug. 15 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - come see Ronald McDonald live at 11 am. -and 2 p.m. in his show. The O.P.P. Bear Hug Band is here too at 12:30 p.m. There will be var- ious activities throughout the day for kids. On Aug. 20 the fourth annual Miniature Grand Prix Races will be held at our Special Events Centre. Whether you are young or young at heart there is always something to see and do at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. Admission is Adult - $12; student - $8.50; family $34.99 (two adults and three kids to 16 years); senior - $8.50 (60+); child - $5 (three to 12 years). For further information call (905) 686- 1600; fax: 905-668-0510; email: cgar- dens@durham.net; web site: www.cullen- gardens.com hi in aromatic organic i oluene, which is high y flamn Institute for the Blind of Durham Region is hostinga dinner globall tournament on Harmony Creek Golf Friday, Aug. 18. Golf in the dark? CNIB has unique tourney planned The Canadian National Golf Course, 1000 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. Buffet provided by Course. an tn sotirce was Players participate in nine holes of golf, four per- son scramble, shotgun start teeing off at 9 p.m. Each player will be given a glow-in-the-dark golf ball and glow head/neck ring at the start of play. Additional balls may be purchased on site. Tournament starts at 6 p.m. at Harmony Creek Team entry is $100 per person or $400 per team. Proceeds from the tourna- ment will support the CNIB Durham Office that pro- vides service to more than 1,300 people who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind in Durham. For more information or to register, call the CNIB at 436-7732. ST RRA IR LN