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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 3 Feb 1982, p. 17

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aos en eee FEB.6CENTENNIAL BALL Gala Centennial ance with costumes, photographer, souvenirs, buffet, etc. Tickets from H.O.S., Town Office, A. E. LePage, Wally's Men's Wear, Dock Lunch. EEB. 6-13B1 BOWL FOR NS FEB. I13CELEBRITY DAY BOWL FOR MILLIONS FEB. 13 LEGION CENTENNIAL BONSPIEL AND DANCE FEB. 13 SKATING CARNIVAL ""'HERE'S TO YOU PENETANGUISHENE" 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Arena. Adults $3.00- Children $1.50, featuring Tracey Robertson, 1981 Canadian Novice Ladies' Champion and Ghislain Briand FEB. 14-27 RURAL ONTARIO-ARTISTS:_IM- PRESSIONS OF RURAL ONTARIO 22 watercolours from the Royal Ontario Museum detail life in rural Ontario. The subjects include ploughing matches, auctions, exhibitions and the changing Canadian landscape. Exhibition can be viewed 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Centre d'activites Francaises, Main Street, Penetanguishene. Call 549-7453 to reserve a tour time for groups. Free admission. Sponsored by the Royal Ontario Museum in conjunction with Festival Ontario. FEB. 19-21 WINTERAMA WEEKEND Join the oldest winter carnival in the province. 3 days of fun with special centennial additions. Watch for a full program. ARADE Main Street at 11, a.m. FEB. 20-21 CENTENN An exhibition of a community in action. Groups and individuals will be displaying/ promoting their activities, crafts, products or clubs at the Poyntz St. Plaza - includes exhibits from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, and the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. Open 12 noon to 6:00 p.m. Free admission. FEB. 23 "BEADS, SMOKE"' Historical, cultural and horticultural examination of the Iroquois Indians. -an informative talk by a staff member from the Royal Botanical Gardens, 8:00/p.m. - Council Chambers, 10 Robert St. W. MAR. 1-22 THE SEEING BRAIN 5 Sponsored by the Ontario Science Centre and Festival Ontario. This is a travelling exhibition about the process of visual perception. It lets people discover by interacting with the exhibits, how information is carried by light to the eye and how it is interpreted there and in the optic nerve RATTLES AND WOOD- ----and brain. Through coloured lights, models, illusions, experiments, art and artifacts, The Seeing Brian shows the structure and function of the human eye and brain. Come out and see a part of the Ontario Science Centre right here in Penetanguishene. Classes are welcome, but please book a time through the Municipal Office, 549-7453. (Festival Ontario) SSLSSASASLA ASAD AAASAASDS: Watch for more program additions. For group viewing, call the Town Office, 549-7453 to reserve a time. APR. 16-24 CENTENNIAL SH A major exhibition of art entered in the 1982 Centennial Youth Art Competition in the Poyntz Street Plaza. All welcome. APR. 23--OFFICIAL OPENING ECOLE ECARON APR. 25-30 EDUCATION WEEK eme: rowing Together"-watch for special programs in each school. APR. 28 CENTENNIAL TYPING CONTEST AND TYPE-A-THON To be held at Ecole secondaire Penetanguishene Secondary School. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Application forms are available at the Municipal Offices, and at Ecole secondaire Penetanguishene Secondary School. Prizes will be awarded to the top typists. Refreshments available. This com- petition is open to all. The public is welcome to come to the school and watch this event. APR. 30 ESPSS CENTENNIAL CONCERT 7:30 p.m. in Ecole secondaire Penetanguishene Secondary School auditorium-tickets $2.00 for adults, Children 12 and under admitted free. Tickets available from any band member and from Ecole secondaire: Penetanguishene Secondary School. Sponsored by the ESPSS Music Department. MAY 2 TREES FOR TOMORROW A centennial Seedling Planting project. Seedlings will be planted by local youth clubs as a gift to the town's citizens in the next hundred years. MAY 12 CENTENNIAL SERVICE CLUB LUN- CHEON 12:00 p.m.-sponsored by the Rotary Club. MAY 14 PEOPLE IN HARMONY A community concert - 8:00 .p.m., the ESPSS Gymnasium will be the place to enjoy a free concert, featuring a.combination of Folk, Folk Rock and Original Compositions with guitars and electric keyboard. This concert Is presented in celebration of The Penetanguishene Centennial by the Bahai's of Tay Township, Midland and Penetanguishene. Everyone is cordially invited to attend. Coffee will be served. \Y 21-24 REUNION WEEKEND Plan your family reunion for this weekend and focus your activity on planting your family's centennial Tree in the Pledge-a-tree Park. Call the Town Office 549-7453 to register your reunion. Former Burkevale students are urged to register MAR. 17 SENIOR CITI H E AND for Burkevale's Centennial Day by contacting RS NIGHT LEGION Gloria Hitchman, Box 645, Penetanguishene. MAR,22 BEARD GROWING CONTEST MAY. _20-21 LOCAL HISTORY FAIR EX- HALF-WAY ___ POINT RECEPTION AND POSITION: PHOTOGRAPHS. the Local Architectural Con- Final judging at the Forest Ball. MAR. 24'"PENETANGUISHENE-THE F A photographic evening with Michael O4 the Council Chambers, 10 Robe! Free admission-refreshments. A community dance sp Penetanguishene Figure Sk Penetanguishene Canadian 1:00 a.m.-featuring the 'Ai "'a look down future lane"-c APR. 10 EASTER BALL Centennial Easter Bonnet best Easter bonnets, featu Armos Larmand and the Legion, 8:00 p.m. APR. 17 SECOND QUALIFYING REGIONAL GYMNASTICS MEET- Hosted by Hurons Gymnastics Club (all day) doors open 9 a.m.-Midland $.S. Gym-Admission at door. Watch our best compete for positions on the provincial team. A je A historical display from The ROM is Open each Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Council Chambers, 10 Robert St. West. This exhibit recaptures the excitement of the Confederation Years. It features reproductions of illustrations from The Canadian IIlustrated News, Grip Magazine and the Northern Lakes Guide-all publications of the 1870's and 1880's. The exhibit focuses on two main subjects: National Culture and Organized Sport. There are other areas of concern eg. changing status of women, organized labour. The visitor is sure to have an enjoyable educational experience. This exhibition Is sponsored by your Centennial Committee and Festival Ontario. ance with prizes for g Danny Lahaie with ys, Penetanguishene Committee and the Historic Establishments. This fair is | history competition for all town's ublic this will be a good op- M 21 CENTENNIAL FOREST G CEREMONY AND RECEPTION Town dock and Chamber of Commerce Building. The mature tree pledged by you will be machine planted earlier in May. You will have the opportunity to erect your sign dedicating your tree and joining the public reception on the town dock. To pledge a tree, call the Chamber of Commerce at 549-2232 or pick up a pledge sheet at the Town Office, 10 Robert St. W. MAY 21 CENTENNIAL CHURCH SUPPER: ain nglican Church-Peel St. MAY 22 CENTENNIAL FOREST DANCE costumed Centennial Dance sponsored by Chamber of Commerce, at Penetanquishene Legion 8:00 p.m. Entertainment compliments of the Phantom Four. COMPETITION: See "Something Different', Main Street, Penetanguishene for details. JUNE 13 THE GEORGIAN QUEEN entennial cruise, at the town dock. Phone 549- 7795 for ticket information In recognition of our 100th birthday as a town, events and we warmly welcome all friends and visitors to join us in our Centennial celebrations. we proudly present this schedule of Centennial JUNE 16 LEGION COMMUNITY SUPPER wo sittings-Advance tickets as well as a few late tickets at the door. Why not wear your Centennial Costume? JUNE 18-25 FESTIVAL DES QUENOUILLES Sponsored by the Centre d'activites Francalses. A unique Frech Cultural Festival celebrating _French language culture. Call 549-3116 for in- formation and/ or tickets. JUNE 18--YOUNG PEOPLE'S DANCE in Lafontaine at 8:00 p.m. JUNE _19--DANCE AND _C in Lafontaine at la Salle paroissiale at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 20-Mass "Des Quenouilles" at Carhagouha JUNE 2iI--AMATEUR NIGHT with sketches from Club 50 et Plus at the Centre d'activites Francais- 8:00 p.m. JUNE 23--FEU DE LA ST. JEAN (bonfire) with local artists at Penetanguishene Curling Club - 8:00 p.m. A JUNE 26--SUPER-SPECTACLE with professional artists at Penetanguishene Curling Club at 8:00 p.m. JUNE 19 3RD ANNUAL OLD TIMERS SLOW PITCH BASEBALL _ TOUR- UNE 28 CENTENNIAL PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Last date for entries. Call Michael O'Desse Studio for detalls. JUNE 29 POLICEMEN'S CENTENNIAL BIKE at the Curling Club JUNE 29 JUNIOR TEEN WORLD RECORD. BREAKING CHALLENGE EVENT Break a Guinness World Record. Come to the Penetangulshene Curling Club at 6:00 p.m. for a program of fun, refreshment and prizes. JUNE 30 HERITAGE DAY BANQUET K glant Centenntal banquet for the whole family. An evening of good food and good company. Learn more about our area, our past, and our human resources. Advance tickets, sponsored by your Centennial Committee. JULY 1--PEOPLE ON THE GO-A_ FAMILY NAMENT McGuire Park (Alternate rain date-June 26th). Sponsored by: The Penetanguishene Hotel Brule Oldtimers Hockey Club in. conjunction with the Penetanauishene LNHL. 12 Oldtimers teams will be participating (35 years or older) Snack Bar and Refreshments-Admission $2.00 per adult. Children-free. JUNE 20 FAMILY FUN DAY McGuire Park-Sponsored by the North Simcoe Catholic Family Life Centre (Weather per- mitting). Starting at 1:00 p.m., there will be GALA EVENTS for all age groups until dusk. Baseball games, volleyball and/or tennis tournaments, Kiddies play area, various displays, booth at- tractions, food stands and music bands for all age groups. Free Admission to the grounds. Come one-Come all-in your Centennial Dress or Casual Clothing. At 2:00 p.m. Watch the Challenge baseball match, Penetanguishene Police vs. "the Town Fathers". JUNE 24 MARTIN AND DOWN"SCIRCUS ~ - resented by Arena, Parks and Recreation Department: Two big performances on this one day visit by one of the finest old-fashioned Big Top Circuses. Performances feature Royal Liberty Horses, Trained Ponies, Mules, Goats, Llamas, Educated Canines, Jugglers, Acrobats, Aerialists, Comic Clowns and, of course, the Circus Elephant. Advance tickets only $2.50, adult or child. Box office prices are $3.50 adult and $2.75 child. The Centennial receives a larger share of the receipts on advanced ticket sales, so buy early and save yourself money and help the Centennial at the same time. Tickets are available at the Town Office and at other local suppliers. JUNE 26-JULY 4 2ND ANNUAL SUMMER FESTIVAL A community celebration-check local newspapers for a detailed program. JUNE 26-27 LI Historic Naval and Military Establishments, (End of Church St., Penetanguishene). Free to those dressed in Centennial costume and to those wearing official Centennial Pin. Regular ad- mission rates for others. Join the activities: Enjoy music, drama, historical presentations and naval demon- strations. ' This is also a unique opportunity for out-of-town visitors to check the descendant's day registry. JUNE 27 GIANT LEGION DRUMHEAD PARADE 11:00 a.m. - Cenotaph. This unique historical marching parade will perform the drumhead celebration at the Cenotaph, then march down Main Street to the dock area, past the reviewing stands for the Sunday drumhead service. A family event-plan to attend. JUNE 27 GIANT SAIL-PAST A spectacular marine event, ending with a family barbecue near the Establishments. Viewing from the town dock. FLOATING Town dock. From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. dally. Free Admission. PLEASE KEEP THIS COPY-COPIES DISPONSIBLES EN FRANCAIS AU BUREAU MUNICIPAL ET AU CENTRE D'ACTIVITES FRANCAIS SHOW. Sponsored by the Penetangulshene Figure Skating Club. Wine and Cheese and Iuncheon menu - opens at 12:00 noon and runs until 12:00 midnight at the Curling Club on Water Street. An interesting look at people and how they have changed, physically, over the last 100 years. Who was/ Is healthier, our forefathers or us? There will be a cafe-style lunch area where cheese and wine, sandwiches, etc, will be served. JULY 1GIGANTIC "FESTIVAL"'GARDEN: Sponsored by the Penetanguishene Figure Skating Club - Penetanguishene Curling Club-opens at 6:00 p.m. Features good listening music and good friendly conversation. JULY 2GIAN At the Curling Club on Water St. from 10:00 a.m. to 6:p.m., free sales space to local exhibitors,. free admission. Displays include the Centennial Photograph Exhibition, a major local art exhibition, the Centennial Quilt Exhibition and sale and the Centennial Doll Winners. JULY 2 ALL DAY BEEF BARBECUE Enjoy hot barbecued beef on a bun prepared right before your eyes at the Curling Club. A fun night with a DJ., beverages, and dancing at the Curling Club-7:00 p.m. Coveralls and straw hats will help you enjoy the evening of folk and square dance music. Doors close at midnight. JULY 3 BURKEVALE CENTENNIAL DAYS At Burkevale Protestant Separate School on Burke Street. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Open House, 2:00 p.m. Official opening with guest spea.ker; 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Refreshments and Open House. JULY 3 BURKEVALE SCHOOL CENTENNIAL BALL At Royal Canadian Legion, Simcoe Street, Penetanguishene. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Hospitality Hour; 7:00 p.m. - Dinner; 9:00 p.m. - Dance. For tickets please write to Mrs. Gloria Hitchman, Box 645, Penetanguishene, Ontario, or call 549- 8036. JULY 3 GIANT CENTENNIAL PARADE 12:00 noon, featuring YOUR float. Call parade marshall Rick Moreau, to participate - 549-8362. JULY 3 ANTIQUE CAR DAYS ut of town cars will be featured in parade at 12:00 noon, and will then be on display at the Curling Club. JULY 3GIGANTIC FESTIVAL GARDEN Open 1:00 p.m. at the Curling Club, Water Street, Listen to records and tapes while you enjoy a cool drink and refreshments. At 8:00 p.m., a dance band will perform for your pleasure. JULY 3 DOCK LUNCH CHALLENGE SWIM EVENT 1:00 p.m. - A 2000 meter challenge swim from the town dock. Each swimmer must be accompanied by a rowboat or canoe plus watcher / lifeguard. Trophies and ribbons awarded. Contact Dock Lunch or the Town Office for registration in- formation. JULY 3 CENTENNIAL SUPPER 'family night ouf at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Poyntz Street, sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella. JULY 4""WORLD FAMOUS 3RD ANNUA LUNCH-CKMP HAMBURGER-EATING _CON- TEST" 3:00 p.m. Town Dock - beat the world record of 212 hamburgers JULY 4CENTENNIAL FASHION 8:00 p.m. The show will be a revue of the fashions from 1982 and 1882 and will be contrasted with music from both eras. Treasures from your attics would be appreciated for the show. Along with celebrity models, the applicants from the 1982 Winterama Queen contest and the winners will model in the show. There will also be the judging and modeling of some of the entrants in the Centennial Gown competition with an- nouncement of the grand winners. SOSCOOSOOLL SCE OO ODO EXE SCC CCC 303300 Wednesday, February 3, 1982, Page Ww

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