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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group would like to have your event listed e-mail us at editor@cktimes.ca or phone 519-627-5978.Daily March 21 to September 20: The Ridge House Museum is open daily from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Appease your senses with a personally guided tour of this beautifully restored 1875 home. Large groups are welcome with advanced booking. General admission is by donation. For more information or to book a tour please contact the Ridge House Museum curator @ 519 674 2223 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca
Daily till Mother’s Day: Just In Time For Mother's Day, May 10th - Order Early! "ANNUAL ROTARY ROSES FOR SALE @ $20. DOZEN". Ready for pick up on Friday afternoon or all day Saturday May 8 and 9 @ St. James Presbyterian Church in Thamesville. For details, please call Myles @ (519) 692-4733 or Jim @ (519) 692-4275.
First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m., October thru March
Sydenham Field Naturalists meetings and Indoor Programs are held on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceburg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. See individual dates for Program details.
4th Wednesday of every month, 8:00 p.m.
The KENT COUNTY STAMP CLUB meets in the library at John McGregor Secondary School, 300 Cecile Ave., Chatham every month except July, August and December.
Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
The CHATHAM KENT QUILTERS' GUILD meets at St. Paul's Congregational Church Hall, 450 Park Ave., W., Chatham. New members and guests welcome. Contact ltrinacty@hotmail.com for more information.
Wednesday evenings May 20, 27 and June 3 at 7 p.m.
This spring, spend your Wednesday evenings at the Chatham Cultural Centre learning about art masterpieces whilst sampling a beverage from the artist’s home country. We begin on May 20th with James McNeill Whistler’s Portrait of the Artist’s Mother. The actual title of this work is Arrangement in Grey and Black, but that wasn’t acceptable to the sensibilities at the time and the painting was re-titled in order to be accepted by the British Academy. On the second Wednesday we will discuss The Sunflowers painted by Vincent van Gogh. It is likely that van Gogh’s repeated use of the sunflower may have to do with the artist’s experimentation with newly available yellow pigments. The last work in this series will be The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. This work may have been influenced by the Byzantine murals he saw while visiting Italy, it utilizes gold leaf and is Klimt’s best known work of his ‘Golden Period’. Francoise Richard of the LCBO will be making the beverage selections for each evening, themed around the home country of the featured artist. This month will be the United States, the Netherlands and Austria. Please join us in Studio 1 at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $10 per evening or $30 for all three evenings (with a membership discount available). Tickets can be purchased on line at cktickets.com, by calling 519-354-8338 or visiting the CCC box office. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.
Last Wednesday of every month
ARTspace is pleased to announce that we will be hosting networking events
for fibre artists! The cost is 25¢ payable at the door. What, you ask, is a fibre artist? A fibre artist works with natural or synthetic fibres; he may knit or crochet, she may work with collage, they may weave or dye material. At the Fibre Network night artisans will
bring their projects to work on, supplies to create artist trading cards will be available, ideas and techniques will be shared and artists will socialize while being productive. To attend a Fibre Network meeting just call ART space to RSVP at 519-352-1064, email artspace.tag@gmail.com, or show up Wednesday, April 29 @ 7pm with your quarter.
ARTspace is a gallery featuring artwork created by Chatham-Kent artists and
is located at 1651é2 King Street West in downtown Chatham, Ontario. ARTspace
is open 12-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ARTspace is a Thames Art
Gallery community arts initiative in partnership with the Community Futures
Development Corporation and Municipality of Chatham-Kent Community
Partnership Fund.
Every Thursday, Sept. 1 to June 30, 6:30 p.m.
The Kiwanis Club of Ridgetown meets weekly in the basement of the Mount Zion Presbyterian Church, 59 Main St. E., Ridgetown. Summer meetings are hosted by members at various local addresses.
Every Second and Fourth Friday of each month, 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
TEENS ROCK for teenagers in grades 7 - 10 meets at the Gym at Charlemont Free Methodist Church, 30127 Brigden Road, R.R.#5, Wallaceburg for basketball, volleyball, soccer, table games, outdoor games, campfires, cookouts, camping trips, community service projects and more. Call 627-8170 or 627-4965 for more details or e-mail janice_smith@cogeco.ca.
Fourth Wednesday of every Month
Located in the Region of Chatham-Kent, Tulip Tree Needlearts is a chapter of the
Embroiderersí Association of Canada www.eac.ca. The aim of the organization is to preserve traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the Art of Embroidery through education and networking. Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of every month. For information on meetings or classes please phone 519 674-5538 or 519 354-8590. Workshops are designed to offer members an opportunity to learn both new and advanced methods of needlework. Projects and Classes are ongoing throughout the year. Stitch-ins are held regularly in members homes throughout the region of Chatham-Kent. These offer an opportunity for members to share expertise and ideas. Tulip Tree Needlearts offers group and individual courses through the Embroiderersí Association of Canada. Membership is $50.00 and includes a subscription to the quarterly national magazine Embroidery Canada.
Thursday evenings, April 30 to June 4, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Printmaking workshop for novice and experienced artists with Marshall Heaton. Cost is $140 + gst for members, $150 + gst for non-members. Call the Chatham Cultural Centre, 519-354-8338, to reserve your spot or for more information.
May 1 to 31
Early registration for the Wheatly Idol Contest takes place in May. Wheatley Optimist Club Presents...the 6th Annual Wheatley Idol Talent Competition, Sunday August 2, 2009, 12:00 pm at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Pre-registration opens up May 1st (open to all ages under 30). There is no entry fee and terrific prizes again this year. Overall Winner will WIN a RECORDING PACKAGE sponsored by Professional Studios & more. To avoid disappointment pre-register earlyäregistration is limited! To register, fill out the online form at www.wheatleyidol.com For more information, contact organizer Darla Janzen 519-825-9897 ext 3
May 6, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at the Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham to benefit Chatham-Kent Big Sisters. Fashions from Serena’s Ladies Wear. Call the restaurant at 519-352-5281 to reserve a table.
May 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13
Spring has sprung and that means there is an all-new show at the Acorn Dinner Theatre. The new romantic comedy VINO LOVES TOMATOES by Kevin Riordan is running at the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg. Vino Loves Tomatoes explores the world of making wine and love in Leamington Ontario. This special story about the trials and tribulations of a family run winery in South Western Ontario is an intoxicating mix of romance and laughter. When two Italian Canadian sisters unwittingly inherit their father's struggling craft winery, they find themselves grasping at straws to survive. That is until they decide to lure a local wine making legend out of his self-imposed retirement. Vino reluctantly comes to their rescue getting far more than he ever bargained for when both sisters fall for his old world charm. To book tickets for you and your group call 519.627.1433 or visit their website @ www.acorntheatre.ca <http://www.acorntheatre.ca/>
May 6 to June 14
The exhibiting members of ARTspace have gotten together to exhibit car
themed work. The work of local artist Ron Blommers will be featured at this exhibition.
Blommers started getting interested in antique cars from his uncle in
Thamesville who had them when he was a kid. A special presentation by visiting artist Elinor Whidden will take place on Friday May 22 @ pm. Whidden has created a canoe and wilderness gear out of Ford Taurus parts and plans to portage her creations to ARTspace from Tecumseh Park. Her sculptures will be set up in the ARTspace window for display during the Retrofest exhibition. The opening reception for the Retrofest exhibition will be held on Saturday May 23 @ 2 pm. Come in for a bite, check out the art and check out whatπs parked out front!
Wednesday, May 6
Community Living Chatham-Kent will host its first ever fashion show to celebrate Community Living Month. The show will be held at the River Rock with guest emcee, Katy Uher of CKSY Breakfast Bunch. Spring/Summer fashions will be showcased with Patricia M. Productions producing the event. In celebrating moms and daughters as well people’s abilities and talents, models in our fashion show include individuals we support, their family and friends. It’s a real community event. There will be a silent auction with a number of themed packages to choose from. Tickets are on sale now for $30 in advance. Call 519-352-1174.
May 7, 9:30 a.m.
The guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K will be Monique Tatsu from Caleb Village will bring information about Chatham's newest retirement community, of great interest to members of Golden K, most of whom are retired and looking for possibilities for their elder years. This program is being held at the Caleb Village with a tour of the facilities.
May 7 & 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
May 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Take A Bow Productions will be holding auditions for their November Broadway rock musical, RENT. Winner of nearly every major industry award, including the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical, RENT continues to be a cornerstone of modern American musical theatre. Auditions will be held in St. Andrew’s Church - Fellowship Hall located at 75 William St. S, across the street from the Liquidation Centre. Please use the William Street Entrance. If you are unable to attend these audition dates, scheduled auditions can be arranged. Roles available for men & women, age 17+, and we are casting both principal & ensemble roles. For your audition, you will: Perform a contemporary theatre song approx 1-2 minutes in length; perform a monologue no longer than 2 minutes; and perform basic dance and movement techniques, as instructed by our choreographer. For further information, visit Take A Bow Productions web address at www.takeabowproductions.com, email at takeabow_productions@yahoo.com or telephone Mary Ellen Herder @ 519-436-0583.
RENT Performance dates are November 17th, 18th and 19th at the Kiwanis Theatre.
May 7, 8, 9
Theatre Kent presents an original comedy by Chatham-Kent resident Karen Robinet entitled Caught in the Acts on at the Chatham Cultural Centre. For tickets or information call the CCC box office at 519-354-8338 or visit www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, May 9
The second annual Lambton-Kent Composite School Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Chatham. All former staff, students and administrators to participate! The tournament will consist of a four-person scramble. The $65 entry fee ($260 per foursome) includes 18 holes of golf, complete with a power cart and prizes. It also includes a post-tournament dinner and reception, to be held at the Lambton-Kent Memorial Arena. Non-golfers interested in attending only the dinner are welcome to do so at a cost of $20 per person. Registration information for the tournament or dinner can be obtained by contacting the school (519.683.4475).
Saturday, May 9
The Park Street Centre is giving you the opportunity to show and sell your work on Saturday, May 9th during Doors Open. Interested artists may choose their space on a first come first served basis. The space is free and can keep all proceeds made by the sale of your work. The Park Street Centre welcomes all media including installation work. For more information contact Brian Chute at 519-351-2480 or 519-358-6436 or
brian-chute@hotmail.com
Saturday, May 9
Doors Open Chatham-Kent.
Sunday, May 10
Just In Time For Mother's Day, May 10th - Order Early! "ANNUAL ROTARY ROSES FOR SALE @ $20. DOZEN". Ready for pick up on Friday afternoon or all day Saturday @ St. James Presbyterian Church in Thamesville. For details, please call Myles @ (519) 692-4733 or Jim @ (519) 692-4275.
Sunday, May 10, 12 noon
Spend an afternoon with your Mother and Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery! This year Sprucewood Shores will be once again sampling 5 wines while learning something new about what sets the Lake Erie North Shore Region apart from others. Following the tasting, a buffet lunch will be served (see menu at www.sprucewoodshores.com )
Where: Harrow, ON (3km east of Holiday Beach on Cty Rd 50W)
Cost: $30/person ($16/person 12 years and under)
Contact: 519 738 9253 or info@sprucewoodshores.com RSVP required.
May 11 - 15
Community Living Chatham-Kent is hosting its second annual “Community Living Colours – Art Show” at the Chatham Public Library. The art show will present works done by more than 60 gifted artists who have an intellectual disability. During the exhibition, art pieces will be displayed (during Library hours of operation), artist biographies will be shared and there will be opportunities to win various pieces through draws.
May 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit will be offering a Supermarket Nutrition at the Real Canadian Superstore in Chatham. The tour provides tips for shopping, healthy eating, and label reading, with facts on cholesterol, fibre and fat. These free tours are offered by a Public Health Dietitian. Pre-registration is required. To register, contact the Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit at 519-352-7270 ext. 2459.
May 15 to June 7, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
The Thames Art Gallery presents High Class Art 2009, the 27th annual exhibition of art created by secondary school students of Chatham-Kent. The Gallery is pleased to host this exhibition, which represents some of the finest artwork produced this year by art students from secondary schools in the area. This display celebrates the achievements of many of Chatham-Kent’s young artists and the creative instruction and enthusiasm of our municipality’s art teachers. Featured in the exhibition are works representing a wide range of artistic media, including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and mixed media. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 24 at 2 p.m. For more information, please contact the Thames Art Gallery at 519.360.1998 or visit us at 75 William Street North in Chatham.
Thursday, May 21, 9:30 a.m.
The guest speaker for the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K will be Janet Bernueuter from Dickens Fellowship, who will explain the twinning of Chatham Kent with Chatham, England regarding the works of Charles Dickens. All programs are held at the Chatham Cultural Center
Friday, May 22
The Sydenham Cultural Action Team (CAT) is launching the '4th Friday' Cultural Crawl for Wallaceburg on tonight. It continues in June, July and August. The event is a downtown Wallaceburg monthly art, musical and social event promoted and organized by volunteers of CAT. Downtown businesses and parks will be crawling with arts, culture, music and heritage showcasing Sydenham's local talent and heritage. Artists and musicians of all types will exhibit their talent at downtown galleries, museums, spaces, restaurants and clubs, along with two outdoor stages in downtown parks. All events are free to the public and everyone is welcome. Find out more by contacting sydencat@yahoo.ca. Things are happening in the 'Burg - It Starts with Us!
Friday, May 22, 8:00 p.m.
The Kiwanis Theatre is pleased to present the third annual CK Guitar Summit, a performance by some of the best guitar players from Chatham-Kent. The performance, led by veteran Chatham guitarist Tom Lockwood, will also feature the talents of Chris Rupert, Mike Schatte, Ray Whaling, Brian Allossery, Bob Hiltz, and Mark Wolfe. Returning from an extended Canadian tour with Sarnia harmonica player Mike Stevens, Lockwood says of the 2009 performance "I imagine this year’s event will "Rock Out" more in the second half than in past years". Tickets are only $25 with member discounts available and can be purchased by visiting the Cultural Centre Box Office at 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling the box office at 519.354.8338, toll-free at 1.866.807.7770. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.CKtickets.com.
May 22-24
Organized by the Historic Downtown Chatham BIA, Retrofest offers hundreds of classic cars, food, and entertainment, as well as a whole new line-up of free fun for all ages. There’s also free bus service between events running on Saturday May 23rd to downtown Chatham, and on Sunday May 24th to Dukes Harley Davidson and RM Classic Cars. The bus will leave on the hour from the Union Gas parking lot at Keil Dr. from 10-5. Retrofest 2009 is offering free new attractions and inviting families to visit the "TD Canada Trust Pint Sized Fun Family Area" with an official Jeff Gordon NASCAR simulator. Families can ride the “toonie” Ferris wheel and have great fun with carnival games, entertainers, prizes, balloon animals and face painting.
Overall, Retrofest 2009 events are as follows:
On Friday May 22 everyone will enjoy the “OLG Classic Cruise Parade”, which will get under way at 7:00 PM. View hundreds of hot rods, classic vehicles and motorcycles as they cruise into downtown Chatham. Anyone with a vehicle who would like to take part in this free event can meet the organizers at the Union Gas parking lot at 50 Keil Drive North in Chatham, starting at 5:00 PM. A charity barbeque will be held nearby. After the cruise, bring your blanket or lawn chair and join us at 9:00 PM in Tecumseh Park for the free big screen showing of the movie Dirty Dancing.
On Saturday, May 23 see the Seventh Annual Retrofest Car Show from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in downtown Chatham, sponsored by the Kent Historic Auto Club and featuring more than 600 vintage vehicles. Enjoy a wide variety of food and interactive entertainment all day long. There’s plenty of pint-sized fun for the kids – they can produce their own music videos and become “Retro Rock Stars”.
On Sunday, May 24 come out to Highway 40 and Highway 401 for a two-for-one admission to the RM Classic Car Exhibition. View automotive history with one of North America’s finest collections of classic cars. Help to celebrate Duke’s Harley Davidson’s fourth anniversary with a custom bike show, live entertainment, a charity cookout and more. For more information: Go to www.retrofestchatham.com
Friday, May 22, 8:00 p.m.
The Retro Suites Hotel is inviting those with a fascination for the supernatural to join the hotel for a series of summer ghost walks through Chatham’s downtown streets. Local historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim Gilbert will once again lead the hour-long, monthly strolls, starting Friday, May 22nd in conjunction with RetroFest. New this year, along with more than a dozen stories of the paranormal, will be an exclusive tour inside the historic Milner House where ghostly manifestations are said to occur. The lantern-lit walks will begin, rain or shine, at 8 p.m. from the lobby of the Retro Suites Hotel, located at 2 King Street West. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-866-617-3876. The remainder of the walks will take place on June 26th, July 31st and August 21st.
May 24, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
The Fiddle and Sash Association, promoting Metis Culture, is sponsoring an Old Fashioned Rendezvous at the Knights of Columbus Hall, McNaughton Ave. (Hwy 40), Wallaceburg. They are looking for volunteers. If you play the fiddle, guitar or spoons, sing or jig, or are traders and/or crafters, please contact Claude or Marie Laprise at 519-627-4795. The event is free. Come Jam and sample traditional Metis cuisine and learn a little bit about Metis culture.
Monday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.
The Blenheim-Harwich Horticultural Society presents CK Times Garden Columnist and local gardening guru, Terri Dent, as their special guest speaker for May. Terriπs topic will be ≥Down the Right Path≤. It will explore the best ideas on how to design and make the pathways in your gardens a feature in its own right. From the ground floor to plant selection and care, Terri will be giving you great tips, and beautiful visuals to start you on your way. An open Q&A will follow. Come and enjoy an evening of discovering the joys of gardening and meeting others. A great way to share and learn all the wonders of horticulture and find out what other amazing programs, celebrity speakers and workshops the Society is putting together for you this year. This event will be held in the lower meeting room of the Trinity Anglican Church on Ellen Street in Blenheim.
Wed. May 27th, 700 p.m.
Business Meeting of the Dresden Horticultural Society, Trinity Christian Centre, Dresden.
Wednesday, May 27
The Heart and Stroke Big Bike Event takes place in Wallaceburg at the Oaks Inn. For more information call Heather at 519-354-6232.
Thursday, May 28
The Heart and Stroke Big Bike Challenge takes place at Dresden Raceway. High School Challenge and Corporate Challenge start at 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the OLG. Food available. For more information call Heather at 519-354-6232.
Saturday May 30,
The Chatham-Kent Crime Prevention and Safety Board is hosting a scramble shot gun start golf tournament at Country View Golf Course. Cost is $90 per person and the day includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart, Buffet Dinner, A FREE round of golf ($30 value), Tax receipt for $25. For further information or to pay by cash or cheque, call: Marjorie Crew -CPSBCK President: 519-351-1269 e-mail: mcrew@eastsidepride.ca or Vince Scott- Golf Tournament Coordinator: 519-358-7835 e-mail: vincescott@sympatico.ca
Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Optimist Club of Chatham and the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Recreation Programs are set to host the 2nd Annual CK Youth Festival at Tecumseh Park in Chatham featuring an inflatable playground, local performers on the Kiwanis Stage, and interactive exhibits from groups all across Chatham-Kent showcasing their summer programs and camps. A Tribute to Hannah Montana will top the Main Stage acts at the event this year with a portrayal of Miley Cyrus & Hanna Montana that is nothing less than incredible. Interactive workshops will take place at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Children can participate in Taekwondo hosted by Sun’s Taekwondo and Bling Fling jewelry-making. Spaces are limited for the workshops, so parents must register their children prior to the event. To register, call 519-360-1998 or visit www.chatham-kent.ca/recconnect. The Play Pit zone features a special guest this year as CN North American Railroad brings Little Obie, a scale model of a locomotive that children can ride and learn about railroad safety. Children will also have fun playing in large inflatable play pits, a 25-foot climbing wall, petting zoo, and pony rides. Admission is FREE for the entire event, and children of all ages are welcome. For more information on the Main Stage performances or C-K Youth Festival visit www.ckyouthfestival.ca or phone at 519.360.1998.
May 28, 29, 30
Gregor’s Crossing Medieval Faire. For more information telephone 519-480-3180 or visit their website www.gregorscrossing.com <http://www.gregorscrossing.com/>
Sunday, May 31, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Monday, June 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent is looking for men and women age 14 and up for its production of Evita by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. A small childrenπs choir is required for one scene in the production as well. Everyone is encouraged to audition and previous experience is not required. Childrenπs auditions will be held Sunday May 31st from 1:00-2:30pm. Callbacks will be held Sunday June 7th. All auditions are at Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North in Chatham. Everyone auditioning should prepare a contemporary theatre song approximately 1-2 minutes in length. Individuals wishing to be considered for the roles of “Eva” or “Che” should prepare 2 contrasting songs.
June 3, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham to benefit the Kidney Foundation. Call 519-352-0820 to reserve a table.
Saturday, June 6
Please join us for our THAMESVILLE ROTARY ANNUAL TOWN-WIDE YARD SALE on June 6th from 7:00 am until ??. Drop by our ROTARY FOOD BOOTH on Jane Street for our EARLY BIRD SPECIAL & ALL DAY MENU. See ya' there and HAPPY SALE-ING.
Saturday, June 6
Tupperville Community Wide Yard Sale.
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Dresden Legion Kids Fishing Derby.
Sunday, June 7, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dresden Legion Breakfast at the Legion. $6.00 Everyone welcome.
Sunday, June 7, 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
For Blues / Classic Rock / Music Fans: There will be a Concert at 47 Marsh St., Ridgetown. Cost is $20.00 per person There will be 2 great bands; South West Blues Review, & Chuck Jackson All-Stars (of Downchild Blues Band out of London) – check out Chuck’s bio at www.chuckjackson.com . There will be a large tent (the concert is ON, rain or shine). new this year; bring along a mini-picnic (for intermission), & your own refreshments, but there will be beer/wine(Smith –Wilson Winery)/non-alcoholic for sale also. new this year – sponsor(s) – this will result in draw prizes of several $50.00 gift certificates; (you enter the draw with your paid admission). For more information call 519-358-3492.
Thursday, June 11, 7:00 p.m.
Bothwell Neighbourhood Watch meeting. Chatham-Kent’s Canine Unit will make a presentation at the Town Hall (Old Fire Hall) in Bothwell.
Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
St. Matthews Anglican Church Florence presents its House Concerts Series bringing the Whitewater Bluegrass Band to the St. Matthew’s Parish Hall. Call 519-692-5260 for tickets or information.
June 12 to July 26
The non-juried Community Arts Initiative exhibition Call and Response at the Thames Art Gallery.
June 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Maidstone Historical Society is hosting a Black Powder shoot at 970 Puce Road, Maidstone.
Thursday, June 18
The Opening of the non-juried Community Arts Initiative exhibition Call and Response at the Thames Art Gallery will be part of the First Annual Summer Art Crawl taking place tonight in downtown Chatham.
June 26, 8:00 p.m.
The Retro Suites Hotel is inviting those with a fascination for the supernatural to join the hotel for a series of summer ghost walks through Chatham’s downtown streets. Local historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim Gilbert will once again lead the hour-long, monthly strolls in conjunction with RetroFest. The lantern-lit walks will begin, rain or shine from the lobby of the Retro Suites Hotel, located at 2 King Street West. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-866-617-3876.
July 3, 4 and 5]
The Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise will be hosting a Ribfest on July 3, 4 and 5, 2009. It will be held in Tecumseh park and will feature internationally renowned Ribbers, local vendors, entertainment in the bandshell, classic car display and other activites designed to create fun for the whole family For more information, please contact the Jim Nash, Event Chairperson at 519 380-9265 ext 221 or e-mail at jnash@enviroshake.com
July 6-17
Take A Bow Productions is offering a 2-week Drama Session for children 5-9 years of age. Students learn method acting, character development, character techniques, voice, scene study, dance, movement, set design, Improv techniques, costuming, black light theatre, mask making and much more. Students perform a One-hour variety show at the end of each session. Cost for program is $225.00 with All Materials Included. Early drop off at 8:30 and late pick-up until 4:30 are offered. Lunch is supervised. To register, contact the Chatham Cultural Centre box office at 519.354.8338. Or go on line at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/>
July 6-17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early drop-off 8:30 a.m., late pick-up 4:30 available)
Playing in a Dinosaur’s Jungle - Art Camp for Kids
This two-week session for age 7-9 years is designed to get kids excited about prehistoric life, ancient jungles and rain forests, the possibility of unknown animal species and all kinds of art making methods. Explore jungles and rain forests of the past and the present to see what is currently living in them and what has lived there in the past. Carve prehistoric caves out of clay, draw a prehistoric man in pencil, and learn about life for man before the ice age. Place: Studio 2, Chatham Cultural Centre Price: $215 for two-week session, member discounts available. Tickets are available online at www.cktickets.com, at the box office at 75 William Street North, or by phone at 519.354.8338.
July 8 to August 14, weekly
The Chatham-Kent Museum “Adventures under the Sea” summer camp is a great weeklong program to keep your kids active and occupied during those long summer months. Weekly camps start on July 8th 2009 and run until August 14, 2009 for children ranging from ages 5-9 (please see www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/> for dates and ages). At camp kids will learn about underwater life, be introduced to new sea creatures each day as well as learn about rivers and oceans and where to locate them on a map. Kids will have fun seeing and taking care of real live fish, and through arts and crafts, water activities, science experiments and games, they will be able to identify new things by the end of the week.
Early drop off is available in Studio 1 at 8:30am, and late pick up available until 4:30pm at Studio 1 for a small fee. The 5-day program runs from 9am until 4pm, and children will need to bring their own peanut-free snacks and lunches. Please dress appropriate for the weather, as we will be spending some time each day outside. This weeklong program is only $85.00 for Cultural Centre members or $95.00 for non-members. To get your tickets, please contact or visit the Box Office at 519-354-8338 or at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/>
July 8th 2009 to August 14, 2009
The Chatham-Kent Museum “Adventures under the Sea” summer camp is a great week long program to keep your kids active and occupied during those long summer months for children ranging from ages 5-9 (please see www.cktickets.com for dates and ages). At camp kids will learn about underwater life, be introduced to new sea creatures each day as well as learn about rivers and oceans and where to locate them on a map. Kids will have fun seeing and taking care of real live fish, and through arts and crafts, water activities, science experiments and games, they will be able to identify new things by the end of the week. Kids will have a blast on Environment Day as they learn about environmental dangers in the oceans, and how we can each make a difference to keep the planet safe! Early drop off is available in Studio One at 8:30am, and late pick up available until 4:30pm at Studio One for a small fee. The 5 day program runs from 9am until 4pm, and children will need to bring their own peanut-free snacks and lunches. Please dress appropriate for the weather as we will be spending some time each day outside. This week long program is only $85.00 for Cultural Centre members or $95.00 for non-members. To get your tickets, please contact or visit the Box Office at 519-354-8338 or at www.cktickets.com
Sat. July 11th,
The Dresden Horticultural Society Garden Tour takes place. Details to follow.
July 13-16
The South Side Tennis Academy will be offering tennis instruction this summer at the Doug Allin Tennis Courts (JMSS) for youth 10 years and older or born in 1999 or prior to 1999. Head instructor is Larry Lahey. For further information you may call Mr. Lahey (354-1833) or email him (lahlin@sympatico.ca) to request a registration form which will have further information.
July 20-23
The South Side Tennis Academy will be offering tennis instruction this summer at the Doug Allin Tennis Courts (JMSS) for youth 10 years and older or born in 1999 or prior to 1999. Head instructor is Larry Lahey. For further information you may call Mr. Lahey (354-1833) or email him (lahlin@sympatico.ca) to request a registration form which will have further information.
July 20-31
Take A Bow Productions is offering a 2-week Drama Session for children 9-12 years of age. Students learn method acting, character development, character techniques, voice, scene study, dance, movement, set design, Improv techniques, costuming, black light theatre, mask making and much more. Students perform a One-hour variety show at the end of each session. Cost for program is $225.00 with All Materials Included. Early drop off at 8:30 and late pick-up until 4:30 are offered. Lunch is supervised. To register, contact the Chatham Cultural Centre box office at 519.354.8338. Or go on line at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/>
July 20-31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early drop-off 8:30 a.m., late pick-up 4:30 available)
This two-week session for age 9-11 years is designed to get kids excited about prehistoric life, ancient jungles and rain forests, the possibility of unknown animal species and all kinds of art making methods. Explore jungles and rain forests of the past and the present to see what is currently living in them and what has lived there in the past. Carve prehistoric caves out of clay, draw a prehistoric man in pencil, and learn about life for man before the ice age. Place: Studio 2, Chatham Cultural Centre Price: $215 for two-week session, member discounts available. Tickets are available online at www.cktickets.com, at the box office at 75 William Street North, or by phone at 519.354.8338.
July 24, 25, 26
Dresden Exhibition. This year’s theme is “Meet Me at the Fair” and new this year is the Parade on Saturday at 11 a.m.
July 31, 8:00 p.m.
The Retro Suites Hotel is inviting those with a fascination for the supernatural to join the hotel for a series of summer ghost walks through Chatham’s downtown streets. Local historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim Gilbert will once again lead the hour-long, monthly strolls in conjunction with RetroFest. The lantern-lit walks will begin, rain or shine from the lobby of the Retro Suites Hotel, located at 2 King Street West. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-866-617-3876.
Sunday, August 2, 12:00 p.m.
Wheatley Optimist Club Presents...the 6th Annual Wheatley Idol Talent Competition, at Two Creeks Conservation Area. Overall Winner will WIN a RECORDING PACKAGE sponsored by Professional Studios & more.
Aug.4-14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (early drop-off 8:30 a.m., late pick-up 4:30 available)
Playing in a Dinosaur’s Jungle - Art Camp for Kids
This two-week session for age 10-14 years is designed to get kids excited about prehistoric life, ancient jungles and rain forests, the possibility of unknown animal species and all kinds of art making methods. Explore jungles and rain forests of the past and the present to see what is currently living in them and what has lived there in the past. Carve prehistoric caves out of clay, draw a prehistoric man in pencil, and learn about life for man before the ice age. Place: Studio 2, Chatham Cultural Centre Price: $215 for two-week session, member discounts available. Tickets are available online at www.cktickets.com, at the box office at 75 William Street North, or by phone at 519.354.8338.
August 4-21
Take A Bow Productions is offering a 2-week Drama Session for children 9-17 years of age. Students learn method acting, character development, character techniques, voice, scene study, dance, movement, set design, Improv techniques, costuming, black light theatre, mask making and much more. Students perform a One-hour variety show at the end of each session. Cost for program is $335.00 with All Materials Included. Early drop off at 8:30 and late pick-up until 4:30 are offered. Lunch is supervised. To register, contact the Chatham Cultural Centre box office at 519.354.8338. Or go on line at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com/>
August 21, 8:00 p.m.
The Retro Suites Hotel is inviting those with a fascination for the supernatural to join the hotel for a series of summer ghost walks through Chatham’s downtown streets. Local historians Sheila Gibbs and Jim Gilbert will once again lead the hour-long, monthly strolls in conjunction with RetroFest. The lantern-lit walks will begin, rain or shine from the lobby of the Retro Suites Hotel, located at 2 King Street West. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel at 1-866-617-3876.
October 2, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at T-Bones Grill House, 953 Charing Cross Rd., Chatham to benefit the Chatham-Kent Children’s Safety Village. Call 519-360-9401 to reserve a table.
November 4, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham to benefit the Chatham Goodfellows. Call 519-352-0820 to reserve a table.
November 17, 18, 19
Take a Bow Productions presents the Broadway rock musical, RENT. Winner of nearly every major industry award, including the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 1996 Tony Award for Best Musical, RENT continues to be a cornerstone of modern American musical theatre. RENT first opened at the off-Broadway, New York Theatre Workshop. The New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley called it an “exhilarating, landmark rock opera” with a “glittering, inventive score” that “shimmers with hope for the future of the American musical.” The performance takes place at the Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre.
December 2, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham to benefit the Kidney Foundation. Call 519-352-5281 to reserve a table.
