Whitby Free Press, 16 Mar 1994, p. 18

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I Page 18, Whitby Free Press, Wodnesday, March 16,1994 ANNWERSARY DINNER The Big Brothers Association of Oshawa-Whitby will celebrate its 25th axiniversary with a dinner on Wednesday, March 23 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Simcoe Street South, Oshawa. Former and current board members, staff, big and littie brothers and community mem- bers will honour Iong-term mem- bers and celebrate Bi g Brothers' many successfül matches and~ achievements. A 25th commemo- rative pin has been designed and will be available for purcfhas. For more information, ta obtairi tickets or to purchase a pin, contact Big Bothers at 579-2551. SPRJNG FASIION SHOW The Durham Regfion Children's Aid Society will hold a spring fashion show Thursday, March 24, 7:15 p.m., at the Oshawa Public Library auditorium, 65 Bagot St. Admission to the fundraiser is $5. For tickets, contact the society at 433-1551. ON£ PARENT FAMILlES The North Oshawa'One Parent Failles will hold a discussion night on Wednesday, March 23, 8 p.. at Christ Memorial Church, = and. Hillcroft streetÎ4 Oshwa.The topic is « Romance, is it stiil alive? New members and guests welcome. For more information, oeil 721-8154. KASTER BONNET DANCE Durhamn Alliance Association Social Club will hold an Easter bonnet dance on Saturday, March 26, 9 p.m., in Oshawa. Ail gays and lesbians aged 19 and over are welcome. Admission is $5 for niembers, e10 for guests. Cash bar and midlpight buffet. Prizes. For more information, cal 434-4297. JAMES HOUSE James Hous., a group seeking ta establish an AIDS hospice in Durhami Region, will hold a fun- draising commitee meeting on Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m. at 83 Centre St. S., Oshawa. K~'r more information caîl 404-2102. LUNCHIEON OUT Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, 'Luncheon Out'*is held Mondays, Wedniesdays and ridaysat noon, at the Knights of Coubu Hall, Brock St. N. in downtown Whitby. All seniors are welcome. There is a nominal charge. For more information caîl 668-8334. rNC First Oshawa ITC (Inter- national Training in Communi- cation) will meet on Tuesday, March 22, 6 p .m., at the Hong Kong House Restaurant in Osh- awa. ITC helps develop con- fidence in public speaking and leadership. Cost is $14. For more information caîl 725-9179. EGG EHUNT The Central Lake Ontario the road and follow the signs. EUCHRE Euchres, sponsored by the Oddfellows and Rebekahs, are held every Friday, 8 p.in., at 211 Brock St. S, WhilbY. Admission is 1.50. Alil welcomp, *n. [Non-profit whcharoe idl WhItby or have a oubstantial Whitby membership may place their or activi es on th?: page at no cast. Profi nim oak r r Smf.fll gruawill lisUarg 'd C1 011 ¶ IDead1ine fôr bilowing wooeOs Ierlionla Friday et 5p m SKATE FOR IEART A roller skating event to rais. funds for the Durham Heart and Stroke Foundation will b. held on Tuesdjà, March 22 7 ta 10 p.m.at Weelies, 901 I3urns St. E.,*ýiby.Admission is $3 per person at the family event. F or more information call 666-1272. HABDJ-OF.IEARING GROUP A new group is forming for hard-of-hearing adulte in Durham Region. Meetings will take place at the Oshawa Deaf Centre, 750 King St. E. in the eveninge. For more information, call Gayle et 655-5644, voice or TTY (answering machine, voice only). The group is co-sponsored by the Oshawa Deaf Cenitre and Central Health & Chiropractie. DANCING WJ7FH MOOSE Ths Women of Moose Lodge will hold a country-style dance on Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m., at Moose Lodge, Wilson Road South, Oshawa. Music will b. provided by the Shades of Silver Band. Admission is $3.50 and non- members are welcome. Hot food is available. For more information, cail 728-5930 or 666-1449. LAMAZE INFORMATION ne Laniaze Prepared Childbirth Association of Durham Region will hold 'Welcome ta the World of Pregnancy,' an information evening for expectant women and, their partners on Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m., at St. Joseph the. Worker Parish Hall, 1100 Mary St. N., Oshawa. Admission is re. Door prizes. Cail 723-7373 ta pre-register. ME" SCLUB Ta. Curby Club, a self-help group for men recently separated or divoreed and dealing with emotional, legal, custody or financial matters, meets Tuesdays, 7 ta 9 p.m., at Christ Mémorial Church, 81 Hillcroft St., Oshawa. For information, oeIl Jeif at 434-7056 or &xot at 623-6870. MEETiG The Jewish Familles of Durham will meet Taursday, March 17, 7:30 p.m., at the Durham Regional Police station, Brock Road and Highway 2, Pickering. For more information, cail Mike or Sandie at 666-4107. WHITBY MONTESSORI SCHOOL stu- dents (from lefi) Nicole Park, Abbey Fitz- patrick, Tiffany McKenzie and Stefania R embosz work on posters depicting ONE PARENT DANCE The North Oshawa On. Parent Familles will hold a dance on Saturday, March 26, 8 p.m., at Masonie Temple, 91 Centre St. S., Oshawa. New members and gueste welcome. For more information, call 721-8154. EUCHRE The Làegion Ladies Auxiliary will hold a euchre on Thursday, March 17, 8 p.m., at 117 Byron St. S. Whitby. Admission is $2, incluâes prizes and lunch. Al welcome. EASTER HAM The Rotary Club of Whitby is selling Easter hani to rais. funds for varîous projecta and pro- grame. Cost of a 2.3-pound ham is $10, 4.6-pound ham is $18. Club members will deliver hams. Cail Ron at 430-8221, Brian at 668-4212, Debbie at 430-3700 or David at 668-3579. HOME PROGBAM MEETING The Special Services at Home Focus Group will meet Monday, March 21, 7 ta 9:30 p.m., at CAW Hall, Phillip Murray Drive, Oshawa to discuss recent changes ta the special services at home prograin. For more information, cail Taini Harrison at 579-9215. ONE PARENT DANCE The Oshawa Chapter of the One Parent Familles Association will hold a dance on Saturday, March 19 at Woodview Community Centre, 151 Cadillac Ave. N., Oshawa. Ail are welcomne. For more information,4 calI 436-5089 or 728-1011. WHITE WATER RAYTIG Ths Oshawa YWCA wiil hold a white water rafting epeiton down the Ottawa River June 30 ta July 3 in Beachburg, ont. lh. coet ie $235 per person which includes camping, rafting, food, T-shirt and leisure activities. The deadline for registration is March 31, and a $120 deposit js required. To regaster or for more information, cailprogram director Cheri Wa;del-Carey at 576-8880. ancient civiizations. The students resear- ched the cultures and set up a museum to showcase their discoveries. Photo by Mark Reesor, Whlby Fme Press fl'S FESTEJO TIE The. Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre, 43 John St. W., will have a preview of a new spring prograin, Spanish Language Practice and Culture' on Friday, March 18, 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor is Mica Arnold. There will b. a Spanish bingo game, a video and a Peruvian folklore dance presen- tation. Admission is free. To register, or for more information, cal 576-6712. A MAN CALLED NORMWAN Christian Singles Serving Christ will show a movie, 'A Man called Normxan,' by Mike Atkin on Saturday, March 19, 7 p.m., at the Christian iàfe Centre, corner of Rossland and Ravenscroft roads, Ajax. For more informatin,,cil (905) 686-6193e '"Ior (4iÜ)*290 2 r . PANCAKE WEEKEND The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will host the annual pancake weekend March 26 and 27 at Purpîs Woods Conservation Area (weather permitting). The Durham A.M. Kiwanis Club will serve pancakes at the picnic shelter froin 9:30 a.rn. to 3 p.m. for a small f... Authority staff will describe the different stages of inaple syrup production. Upon requst, there is a shuttle service froni the sugar shack ta the parking lot for those who find the walk to difficult. There will be horse-drawn wagon rides for $l/person/ ride and facepainting. Puirple Woods is located north of Oshawa at the southeast corner of Simce Street and Coates Road (lOth Concession). Admission and parling are free. For more information or in case of incle- .meç, , weather, cqntact, h authôrity office at'579-041'1. h m C.%;à%URATUIÂTORY TEA The Whitby Senios' Activity Centre board of directors = hold a congratulatory tea on Wednesday, March 23, 1:30 p.m., at thecerntre for Peggy Miby on her muariage ta George Lewis on Valentines Day. Ail members azx welcome to, attend. - - i BAIE SALE The Brooklin-Whitby Minor Hockey Auxiliary bake sale will b. held Saturday, March 26 at Luther Vipond Arena in Brooklin and on Sunday, March 27 at Iroquois Park In Whitby. Dona- tions of baked goods can b. dropped off at the arenas from 7:30 a.m. until noon on the day of the sale for each location. CHRONIC FATIGUE Durham Region Chronic Fatigue Sn drome/M.E. Support Groun wil1 meet on Wednesday, March 23, 7 p.m., at X.E. King Memorial Comnplex, Kingsway College, Oshawa. For more infor- mation cal Renee Leahy at 655- 4398. 8PR1NG CRAFT SALE Col. J.E. Farewell Public School PSCA will hold a spring craft sale on Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 810 McQuay Blvd. in Whitby. There wiil b. more than 30 tables of crafts to choose front. AUl table rental, proceeds will go towards school projects. Admission in fre.. STEPPING OUT Whitby Courthouse Theatre will present .--a musical fundraising event, 'Stepping Out, March 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25, 26. Bort Heaver directs the new comedy by Richard Harris. Cathy Bats is choreographer. Tickets ($10) are available at Lafontaine Trading Pont in Whitby, telephone 430-3774. FASHON SHOW Whitby General Hospital Awidliary will present a fashion show by Carlin Enterprises on Tuesday, March 29, 7 p.m., at Trafalgar Castle School, ]Reynolds Street, Whitby. Fashions, priced 25 to 30 per cent off suggested retail price, will be available for purchase. Refreshinents are mncluded. Door prizes. Tickets ($15 each) are available at the hospital gift shop, downtown Whitby at LaFontaine Trading Post and Judy's, or by calling Pat at 668-4547 or Joan at 430-2572. ST. PATRICE'S DANCE The -Whitby Seniors' Ativity Centre wiil hold a St. Patirick's Day dance on Saturday, march 19. Door open at 7:30 p.m. and dancing begins at 8 pM. DJ Is Ben Terry. Cash bar. =oo prizes. I*ght lunch served. Admission is $4 at the door. FSe more information, cail the centre at 668-1424. INCOME TAX CLlNICS The Whitbh Seni' Activity Centre, 801 Irok St.B S., and local chartered accoutants are offering fre income tai clinics for seniors on Tuesday, March 22, WednesdaY, March *23 and Thursday, March 24 during the evening. Bring a copyocf last Year's return. Tih. service is fres to- -ny seio whA4 maximu 1

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