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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, December 1, 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
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 afternoons or Friday mornings
Join the Wii Bowling League at the Wallaceburg Seniors’ Community Centre. No stairs to climb. This can be done sitting in a chair if you are unable to stand. A FUN SOCIAL 2 HOURS. All gaming equipment will be provided. No prior experience with the Wii console is necessary. The league using the Wii electronic game console will be composed of two-person teams. Teams do not have to attend every week, but will need to attend enough days to complete the league schedule. Teams will vie for the “Golden Shoes” Trophy . Less impressive prizes will be handed out to the teams managing the best average score, the best single game score and whatever other milestones or achievements we deem worthy, Sign up dead line by: Oct. 2nd. Fall league 10 weeks ( Oct. 8 Dec. 10th) Wed. 1 3pm or Fridays 9:30 -11:30am. Everyone welcome. Call the Centr at 519-627-6224 for more information.
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.
November 18 to January 2
ARTspace is proud to present Process≈Product, an exhibition which examines
the ceramic surface. The artists included in this exhibition are: Beth Turnbull Morrish, David Moynihan, Chris Snedden, and Andrea Vuletin. Beth Turnbull Morrish is a maker of artefacts. Her work tells a story of the foods, meals and customs of her personal culture. The pleasure in using these special, unique dishes adds significance to the acts of eating, drinking, serving and socializing. David Moynihan’s goal as a potter is to enhance the experience of use by allowing “the marks and process of production show through his finished works”. Chris Snedden makes pots out of mid-temperature stoneware clay with slip decoration and his own transfer prints. He is primarily interested in using imagery on clay pieces and different firing types. Andrea Vuletin is the guest curator for this exhibition. She is an exhibiting member of ARTspace. Her work often reflects the nature she sees around her in Chatham-Kent and while digging in her garden.For more information please contact ARTspace at 519-352-1064 or ARTspace.tag@gmail.com.
Tuesday, December 1, 7:30 p.m.
There will be a United Way Christmas Concert held at Thamesville United Church, Elizabeth Street, Thamesville featuring music by the Chatham-Kent Singers as well as Thamesville's finest entertainers. Donations will be accepted for the United Way.
December 2, Lunch
A Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham to benefit Outreach for Hunger. Call 519-352-5281 to reserve a table.
Wednesday, December 2, 7:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Employer Awareness Workshop, "Complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, takes place at the Oaks Inn, Wallaceburg. Complimentary breakfast. Guest speaker: Elaine Austin from Business Takes Action. To register please email info@leapforthebest.com or call 519-974-4221, ext. 242. Register by Nov. 26th.
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 p.m.
Join us in Studio 1 of the Chatham Cultural Centre for fancy snacks and featured beverages and learn about art masterpieces, of course! The last work in this series will be The Kiss by sculptor Auguste Rodin. The lover’s lips do not actually touch in the sculpture, this may suggest that they were interrupted and met their demise without their lips ever having touched. 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 Spain and France. 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 www.cktickets.com, by calling 519-354-8338 or visiting the CCC box office at 75 William Street North in Chatham. A limited number of tickets are available at the door.
Thursday, December 3
Wallaceburg & District Museum Bus Trip to Sarnia Imperial Theatre on Thursday, December 3, 2009. Entertainment by Walter Family Country Christmas, afternoon matinee. This outing includes dinner and a stop at Casino Point Edward. $75.00 per person. Tickets are now available at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Phone 519 627-8962 to reserve your seat. We are also holding a draw to win this bus trip for 2 people plus $50. spending money. Tickets are $5.00 and only 100 have been printed.
Friday, December 4, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Autism Ontario - Chatham-Kent is hosting a Spa Night for Women fundraiser event at Kinsmen Auditorium in Chatham. Tickets for the event are $20 in advance or $25 at door. These tickets will allow you access to 3 mini spa treatments (15 minutes in length) from the vendors in attendance. For the first 200 people entering the event, a Swag Bag worth $100 will be given. There will be vendors at the site for shopping and 5 speakers during the evening. For ticket information please contact Verna Southgate, Vice-President, Autism Ontario - Chatham-Kent at 519-351-4531.
Saturday, December 5, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Come to the Ridge House Museum to Deck Your Halls… Parents or grandparents bring your favourite little elf to the Ridge House Museum for our festive day of Christmas ornament and craft making. On Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. join us when we create holiday memories and jolly decorations to adorn your home for the Christmas season. Parent and child can work together to create their very own huggable Christmas penguin pillow, German paper stars and a sequined ornament to hang on the tree. Pairs will have the opportunity to create other wintry crafts that they can display all winter long. The day is designed so you can work at your own pace in a relaxed environment. Festive holiday tours of the decorated 1875 Ridge House will also be available. Come and see how Christmas trees were decorated during the Victorian era and enjoy some hot apple cider and a tasty holiday treat. The cost for each adult/child pair to attend is $31.50. All supplies, snacks, and a light lunch are included. Advanced booking prior to November 30 is required as space and supplies are limited. For more information or to book your spot contact Ridge House Museum curator today at 519.674.2223 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca.
Saturday, December 5, 8:30 p.m.
Aaron Allen & the Small City Saints return to Chatham with a show at the KBD Hall, 34 Byng Ave. The band brings their flavor of Alt-Country music, and will be performing with long running hometown heroes Square Root of Margaret who will bring their psychedelic power pop! Visit http://srom.net for more info on Square Root of Margaret! Opening act TBA. All Ages! $5 gets you in the door! If you would like to attend this event, please contact Keegan Panjer, DEADSCENEMUSIC.com, keegan@deadscenemusic.com or (226)881-2424
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
May Court Service Club is hosting a Christmas Party at Chatham Chrysler, 351 Richmond St., Chatham. Cost is $35 per person. There will be a live band, Dinner catered by Casa Bella, a Cash Bar, door prizes, and a 50/50 draw. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are available on line at www.cktickets.com or call 519-354-8338.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Chatham Sertoma Club is hosting a day long Pioneer Christmas Family Fun Day at Lawson Hall, 304 St. Clair St., Chatham. Admission is just $2 or $1 and a canned good. Grownups admitted free when accompanied by a child. Play games like chckers, corn toss, and hazard (a 400 year old dice game). Hear the story of the Christmas Tree and how it became part of our holiday celebrations. Help decorate the tree, sing Christmas Carols and finish the day off with 'Twas the Night before Christmas". Lunch available from noon to 1:00 p.m. for just $5 (baked beans, sausage and rolls).
Saturday, December 5, 5:00 p.m.
The Chatham Sertoma Club is hosting a Pioneer Christmas Dinner at Lawson Hall Banquet Centre, 304 St. Clair St., Chatham. Doors open at 5 p.m., Dinner is served at 5:30. Candlelight, holly and ivy set the tone for this delightful and unusual Christmas Feast. Dinner includes Cranberry Almond Tossed Greens, Squash, Candied Style Sweet Potatoes, Virginia Style Ham, Apple Sausage Stuffing and a desert of Bread Pudding with Apple Brandy Sauce. Tickets are just $14.00 by advance purchase. Tickets are available at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28, 304 St. Clair Street, Downtown Chatham Centre info booth, and at Giant Tiger, 132 Richmond Street. Entertainment includes historically dressed characters, live music, strolling carolers, and some great old storytelling about country life around Christmas time in the 1850s. We’ll finish up the evening with a sing-along, and a dramatic telling of Clement Clark Moore’s classic story “Twas the night before Christmas’
For more information, please call us 519-436-6220 or email us atstoryteller@mdirect.net
Sunday, December 6, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Historical Society Christmas Home Tour 2009. On the tour will be five beautifully decorated homes in the Dover area plus a tea and pastry break. Tickets $15.00, advance tickets sale locations in Wallaceburg: Westbrook’s Flower Shoppe, Victoria’s Garden and the Wallaceburg Museum; in Chatham the Purple Pansy. For more information please call the Museum at 519 627-8962.
Monday, December 7, 6:45 p.m.
The next film being shown by the Chatham-Kent Film Group is "Cairo Time" starring Patricia Clarkson and Alexander Siddig, and is about an unlikely friendship that develops in Cairo, Egypt. It will be shown at the Chatham Cinema Six on King Street East in Chatham. This is a special showing as the director of the film, Ruba Nadda, will be in attendance that evening. She will introduce the film and post-screening she will be available at the William Street Cafe for an intimate question and answer session. "Cairo Time" was awarded Best Canadian Feature at the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival and is Ms. Nadda's fifth feature length film. We encourage movie-goers to purchase tickets in advance at the William Street Cafe, or to arrive early to the film to avoid disappointment.
Wednesday, December 9, Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Dickens Fellowship for a Victorian Christmas Dinner featuring Consomme, Oyster stuffing, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Roast Goose, Gravy and Christmas Pudding. The dinner will take place in Studio One of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Cost is $35. Milner House will be open starting at 6:00 p.m. for an exclusive Christmas viewing. The Dickens Fellowship will be providing after dinner entertainment. Visit www.cktickets.com for tickets or call the box office at 519-354-8338.
Wednesday, December 9, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Chatham Sunrise are hosting a Business After Hours in the Collins Barrow Building, 62 Keil Dr. S., Chatham. There will be an Outreach for Hunger Donation Draw with a chance to win a Chatham-Kent package prize giveaway. Admission is $5 at the door.
Thursday, December 10, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to join their host, Riverview - Your GM Store, for a Business After Hours and Christmas Toy Drive. Riverview is located at 854 Murray Street in Wallaceburg. The regular $5 admission fee will be waived with a donation of a toy for the Wallaceburg Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. Networking, Appetizers and refreshments, door prizes, Business of the Month Presentation.
Thursday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
In the spring of 2009, as part of its initiative to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism provided the South West Region with funding to further develop legacy projects in the region. A feasibility study for an expanded memorial/interpretive program for Tecumseh and his Native brethren, at the Battle of the Thames sight, east of Thamesville along Longwoods Road has been under development. The study has been completed and the committee invites you to a presentation of the final plans for the future of this site. The meeting will take place at the Bunner Centre, 32 Wallace st., Thamesville. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Economic Development Services at 519-351-7700, ext. 2031.
Friday, December 11, 7:00 p.m.
The Christmas Wish Trees at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance’s Chatham and Wallaceburg campuses will be illuminated tonight. The public is invited to this annual ceremony to enjoy Christmas carols, words from CKHA’s pastoral staff, refreshments and to view the trees which will be decorated in gold, sliver and blue lights – signifying the level of gifts received through this year’s campaign. Over the years, Christmas Wish Tree has become a cherished tradition in our community. Through this campaign, residents of Chatham-Kent are able to publicly honour a family member, friend, colleague and/or business by making a donation to illuminate a blue, silver or gold Christmas Wish Tree light in support of their local hospitals. Information is available on www.foundationckha.com, via the Christmas Wish Tree logo on the homepage. Donations are being accepted online, via mail, over the phone or in-person at the Foundation office. For more information, please visit www.foundationckha.com, call 519.436.2538 or email foundation@ckha.on.ca.
December 11, 12, 7:00 p.m. (Matinee Dec. 12, 1:00 p.m)
In addition to the subscription season, Theatre Kent is producing the holiday classic A Christmas Story Dec. 11 & 12 , 2009. Ralphie¹s quest for a Red Ryder BB Gun comes to life as this favourite holiday film hits the stage. The play is adapted by Philip Grecian from the film and moemoir by Jean Shepherd and will be directed by Karen Robinet. The show will be performed in the Kiwanis Theatre at the Chatham Cultural Centre on December 11, and December 12, with both a matinee and evening performance on the 12th with the cost of all tickets remaining at $10 each. Tickets are available now through the Cultural Centre box office by calling 519-354-8338 or online at www.cktickets.com <http://www.cktickets.com> . CONTACT: Jenne Wason Pickard, Theatre Kent,
519-351-3746 or jenne@mydaymusic.com
Saturday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
A Hometown Christmas at the Von Ayres Cultural Centre in the Jeanne Gordon Theatre. Admission $5.00 a person, $20. per family. Advance tickets at the Wallaceburg Museum. Proceeds donated to the Salvation Army of Wallaceburg. Come and enjoy an evening of music and laughter performed by local singers and musicians. For information contact Cecil Isaac 519 627-7566 or Elaine Montgomery 519 627-2364.
Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 p.m.
There will be a United Way Christmas Concert held at Charring Cross United Church, 8565 Middle line, Charring Cross. Featured artists will be the Chatham-Kent Singers, a 30-voice mixed choir, Wendy and Alan, a Vocal Duo, Sisters in Song, and Melissa Ardis, Flutist. Offering will be accepted for United Way.
December 16, 17, 1:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Inspired by the wildly popular Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York City, the PURE Academy for the Performing Arts has prepared a PURE Christmas Spectacular for the Kiwanis Theatre that is set to begin a new holiday tradition for families in Chatham-Kent. Showcasing the amazing talent of local young performers, the PURE Christmas Spectacular will bring to life many best-loved Christmas stories through dance, singing, acting and musical theatre. Highlights include a suite from the Nutcracker ballet, lively Rockette-style numbers, theatrical show-stoppers and songs the whole family will love! To order tickets call PURE at 519-352-5000.
Saturday, December 19
Join the Christmas Celebration as the Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce hosts a Christmas Party at the Oaks Inn Cookhouse in Wallaceburg. Music by dj Ron Tack. Cash bar opens at 5:30, dinner (the Cookhouse's famous 2 meat buffet with all the trimmings) at 6:30, dancing from 9:00 to 1:00 a.m. Bring your staff, family and friends. For more information, contact Tina at the Chamber office at 519-627-1443, or Karen Verstappen at the Oaks Inn at 519-627-1433. Cost is $30 per person.
Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calling all kids between the ages of 8 – 12! Join Linda and the Thames Art
Gallery for two days of Christmas Cheer. Get ready for Christmas and make
your own cards for family and friends. Learn to sew and create your own
Christmas elf out of socks. Paint a holiday plaque for your bedroom door,
and create a few masterpiece paintings to give as gifts for Christmas. If the weather cooperates, we will also be building snowmen in Tecumseh
Park. Book early as spaces for our mini winter camp are limited. Early drop off of 8:30 a.m. and late pick up of 4:30 p.m. available. Where: Studio Two, The Cultural Centre, 75 William Street North, Chatham. Price: $70.00 for the two days. Don’t miss this chance to put some art in your holidays! To reserve your spot, call 519-354-8338, visit 75 William Street North, or go online to www.cktickets.com.
December 22, 12 noon to 10:30 p.m.
The original Olympic flame will be travelling from Athens, Greece and making its journey across Canada, in an effort to “light the land, generate pride in our nation, and celebrate the possible!” The Olympic flame will be passing through a number of Chatham-Kent communities over a three day period, and will be stopping overnight for a very special “cauldron lighting” ceremony in Chatham on December 22, 2009. To celebrate this historic moment, the municipality will be hosting a free full-day event to showcase, honour, and celebrate our community’s cultural diversity, heritage, local accomplishments, and community champions. Taking place at the Kinsmen Auditorium and Memorial Arena, from 12 p.m. until approximately 10:30 p.m., this event includes a full day of free family activities, performances, art demonstrations, and sporting events.
Wednesday, January 21, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce presents a Not-For-Profit Business After Hours highlighting the Not-For Profit/Public Sector agencies in Chatham-Kent. Not for Profit organizations may contact the Chamber office to reserve a space now. Deadline to register is Jan.13. Cost for a space is $35 for members, $65 for non-members (gst included). Call the Chamber office at 519-352-7540, ext. 21.
February 4, 5, & 6, 2010
Theatre Kent presents The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance. This Tony-Award winning play, based on the life of John Merrick, will be directed by Jane Ingraham. For tickets call Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling 519-354-8338, or on cktickets.com. For more information on Theatre Kent or to get involved either on stage or backstage, visit www.theatrekent.org <http://www.theatrekent.org/> or call 519-436-0043.
April 6 to 16 and April 27
The Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival Committee has recently announced the dates for the 65th Annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival. The Festival will be held from April 6 to April 16, 2010. The Grand Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, April 27. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony’s One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank’s Music Centre, Strings ‘N’ Things and Gospel Text Book Store in Chatham. Entries must be postmarked no later than November 16, 2009. Band and Choirs entries must be postmarked no later than Dec. 1, 2009. Registrations can be submitted online, for a reduced entry fee, to www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival, beginning November 1. Registrants are encouraged to use online registration but entries can still be submitted by mail. For further information, contact Lois Pepper at 519-354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 519-354-0962 or mamrelxd@mnsi.net.
May 6, 7, 8, 2010
Theatre Kent’s subscription season wraps up with Opening Night. This hilarious comedy written by Canadian favourite Norm Foster and directed by Jan Holt tells the story of an unusual evening out at the theatre. For tickets call the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, 75 William Street North in Chatham, or by calling 519-354-8338, or on cktickets.com. For more information on Theatre Kent or to get involved either on stage or backstage, visit www.theatrekent.org <http://www.theatrekent.org/> or call 519-436-0043.
