Whitby Free Press, 9 Aug 1995, p. 4

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Page 4. WNhy Free Press, Wednesday, August 9, l99 Parro P oem -in antholgy A poem by a Wbitby resid ent of current Canadian poetry. her peers. lias been published in the Poetry Gabriella Parro's'She Search es' Parro is about to enter lier Institute of. Canada's Island . es about a young handicapped girl secondyear at the University of Sunsets, an anthology pf the best' struggling to, flnd a place among Toronto. Fairview festival upcoming Fairview Lodge's Suner Festival Saturday, Aug. 26, sixth annual will be on 10 a.m. to 4 p.mi. Activities include an antique car show, petting zoo, entertainment, Oùtdoor concert planned Durliam-Wide Youtli Crusade '95 will.liold a three-day outdoor concert in Pickering Aug. 17-19. The organizers, four Ajax-Pickering youth, want to "reacli out ot the youtli of Durham by. providing -an alternative te violence, crime and' substance abuse and giving liope and answers to tlie troubled youtli of our community."f The conceiý includes professional gospel musicians, local talent groups and drama presentations by speakers who were once involved in crime and drugs. The concert is at Alex Robertson Park. For more information, cali Erik at 905-619-0973 --or 905-839-4621 or Suie at 427-8889. At th e libraiy FUN WITH FRANKOLN A turtie storytime, with Frank- lin, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 10, 10:15 to il a.m., for those aged five to seven. SUNMMR READ1NG Summer Readin Club certifi- cate day will behbed on Wednes- da.y, Aug. 16, 2 to 4 p.m. Cali the library or details. Registration is not necessary. The Wh@iby Inn Restaurant & Sports Bar from $39 5 Sat &Sun.-1 lam to 3pm BAR SPECIAL EVERY NIGHT 2 lb wings AND jug of beer OnIy $11.95 satellite 7TV Teama Welcome craft booths, white elephant table, games, meet your favourite CFTO personality, and niuch more. All prooeeds go te resident programs and the adult day program- Ini the Mlood at Parkwood Parkwood Estate and Gardens will be the scene of a Sentimental Journey back te the thirties and forties. 'Parkwood Swings at Dusk' is on Thursday, Aug. 17, 5 te 8:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. To put concert-goers In The Mood, the 17-piece Durham Big Band, with lead vocalist Robin Lee, will perform on Parkwood's south terrace. The band has performed in Durham Region for the paut 20Oyears. Event-goers have dining options te suit any budget: dinner at the garden Teahouse (by reservation), barbecue on the south lawn, or bring your own picmic. Blankets and/or lawn chairs are recommended for seating, while a dance floor will also be provided. Ticket-holders can dance the Boogie Woogie, or swing and sway te other nostalgic serenades. When the Man the Moon appears, the sound of the Chattanooga Choo Choo willîMI the air. Tickets for the event are $15 per person and are available at Parkwood (270 Simcoe St.) or DePaul Fashions (215 King St. E.). Proceeds* from the event go te further restoration work at the National Historic Site.. For further information contact Brian Malcolm, general manage, at (905) 433-4311. GARDEN TOURS Guided garden tours 'are underway at Parkwood Estate ini Osliawa and wifl continue until Labour Day. Tours, that start at 2 p'.m. Tuesday te, Sunday, include discussion of the history of the property as weil as the sculptors and architecta who designed the 12-acre grounds. Cost of the tour is $3. General adnilttance to the grounds is free. The home is open. for tours Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30- a.m.'to 4 P.m. Gallery'9s pirint show An exhibition of works from The Station Gallery' contemporary print collection will begin Aug. 12 and continue until Sept. 3. The gallery's collection includes 213 works by 87 Canaclian artists, and includes limited edition lithlograplis, serigraplis, woodcuts and etchings. Benefit -barbecue Sunday A benefit barbecue, featuring performances by seven bande, will be held on Sunday, Aug. 13, noon te 10 p.m., at M.tcliell's Corner, 1698 Taunton Rd. E. (east of Oshiawa). Nemisis, Shadwell's Jacket, Mr. Machette, Mole, The Simple Men, Pandian Order and The Singing Policeman will perform. Tliere will be games (including basebaîl and paintball target) and prizes. Rain date is Aug. 20. Proceeds go te the Canadian Cancer Society. For information or tickets, cal James or Catherine at 436-3422. Museum holds raffle The Oshawa Sydenham Museum is holding a raffle, with three prizes to be awarded. First prize is a basket of items from the Sydenham Country Store, including a copy of 'Pictorial Oshawa' by Thomnas Boucley. Second prize is a floral arrangement from Party's Plus 7fftra Cuis Quality Haircare Affordable Prices HAIRCUT After 2:3Opm $L O SPECIAL until 7:OOpm 6 PERMVS $25.00 and up . COLOURS $25-00. s SPIRAL PERMVS $55.00 and up MON. TO FRI. 900 -700- SATURDAY 9:00 - 6:00 (;N THE VWHITBV OPRAECNR E i8t2 N~F 1 ACROSS FROM POST OFFCE and third prize is a two-year membership in the Oshawa Hlistorical Society. ickets are $1 each and al proceeds go toward the restoration of the 1862 Tackeuys Mp ta a recEetlbydtonatedtothetmuseum. Draw date is Dec. 10. friendly Irish Pub. « <only 20 minutes away)1 *10 of your favourite brews on tap as well as a full compliment of beverages. *Try our fine Irish Pub fare. *Top off your evening with a game of darts. For a relaxed, casual rne corne to a .warm comfortable atmosphere at The Antim Hose Good Food. Good Drink. Good 7mes. 56 Water St. Port Perry 985-8853 The collection was begun ini 1980 with gifts in memory of Nicholas Novak for his contribution to the field of printmnaking. ART CLUSSES The second session of children's art classes will be held atThe Station Gallery Aug. 15-18 and 22-25. The theme is 'Picasso and Company!.'MTe sessions are recommended for those aged seven to 12. Cost is $65 for members, $75 for non-members For more information, oeil the gallezy at 668-418. NEW TICKS There will be a presentation on IHow to be your own best friend' and MDo it yourself happineas' at the Wbitby Seniors' Activity centre on Thursday, Aug. 17, 1:30 p.m. the lif e r, & the haif PfUtLtd. Pub & Restaurant 1,1MarySt . W.,W11b ENTERTAINMENT Fri. Aug. 1 l th & Sat. Aug. l2th 9pm - lam Sapphires in the Mud ENGISH PREMKIER LEAGUE SOCCR UPCOMING GAMES Sunday, A ug. l3th - 1llam CHARITY SHIELD Blackburn vs. Everton $10.00 Cover Saturday, Aug. l9th - lOam Chesea vs. Everton $5.00 Cover Wednesday, Aug. l6th ~ 3pm Scotland vs. Greece $1 0.00 Cover k >4 I I 1

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