cktimes.ca Archives for Things To Do


Things To Do

Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Tuesday, May 6, 2003

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group have an event that you'd like to see listed, please e-mail me at: editor@cktimes.ca. We believe this is the most comprehensive coming events list in Chatham-Kent.

Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. nightly
Theatre Sarnia presents THE MOUSE TRAP, the longest running play in theatrical history, at the Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts. Adults $17, Seniors and Students $15, Children $9. Call the Imperial Theatre box office at 344-7469 Monday to Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
SEARS ONTARIO DRAMA FESTIVAL at the Kiwanis Theatre of the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. Call the box offic at 519-354-8338 for ticket information.

Tuesday, May 6 to Saturday, May 17
Acorn Dinner Theatre at the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg presents THE AFFECTIONS OF MAY by Norm Foster. Matinees and evening performances. Call 627-1433 or visit
www.oaksinn.net.

Friday, May 9 to Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dresden I.O.D.E. ART SHOW AND SALE at Trinity Christian Centre in Dresden. Lunch is available.

Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Ridgetown-Rondeau Festival of Flight, Flora and Fun presents the CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. Free admission to the "Sciensational SSSnakes Show" at 10 a.m. and BEEBO with his pal Marmalade at 1 p.m.. Discovery Stations are ongoing along with crafts, games, face painting, music, food booths, skits and more. At the Ridgetown Campus, University of Guelph, Main St., E., in Ridgetown.

Saturday, May 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wallaceburg DRAGON BOAT RACES on the Sydenham River between the walking bridge and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 18 Hall, this year's sponsor. Food, refreshments and raffles throughout the day at the Legion. Proceeds to the Breast Buddies (a support group for breast cancer survivors) and the United Way of Chatham-Kent. If you would like to enter a team or for other information call Diane Daly at 683-4222.

Saturday, May 10, 7:00 p.m.
SPRING CHOIR FESTIVAL at Grace United Church, Sarnia. Six choirs including "The Village Ladies" will perform separately and en masse. Choirs are from Sarnia, St. Thomas, Paris, Walkerton and Newbury. For further information and tickets call 519-693-4280.

Saturday, May 10, 8:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Council for the Arts and the Glass Onion Folk Club presents singer-songwriter RICHARD KNECHTEL. Well known in folk circles across the country, Richard has been a frequent performer at some of the provinces largest and best-known folk festivals including Owen Sound's Summerfolk and London's Home County Folk Festival. This performance will be at Roxxy Tap & Grill on James St. in Wallaceburg. For ticket information call 519-627-5978 or e-mail gardiner@kent.net.

Sunday, May 11, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MOTHERS DAY BUFFET BRUNCH, sponsored by Chatham's East Side Pride Committee, will take place at the WISH Centre, 177 King St. E. in Chatham. Adults $12, children 10 and under $6. For tickets call the WISH Centre at 354-5248 or the East Side Pride Committee at 351-1269.

Wednesday, May 14, 6:00 p.m.
RIDGETOWN FAMILY BIRDING HIKE, guided by an expert birder, as part of The Ridgetown-Rondeau Festival of Flight. Meet at the Native Trail (Scane Road, just south of Golf Course Line). Call 519-674-1543 for more information.

Thursday, May 15 to Saturday, May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent presents MOON OVER BUFFALO at the Kiwanis Theatre of the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. Call 519-360-1998 for more information.

May 16 - June 15
HIGH CLASS ART, an exhibition of High School Student Art will take place at the Thames ARt Gallery in the Chatham Cultural Centre, 75 William St. N., Chatham. The Opening Reception will take place on Sunday May 25 at 2 p.m. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. daily. Call 519-360-1998 for more information.

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - noon
CHILDREN'S CRAFT WORKSHOP at the Ridgetown Library for ages 6-12 years. This is another event in the Ridgetown-Rondeau Festival of Flight. Join in to make a butterfly mobile and a bug garden stake (subject to change). Pre-registration required. Call 519-674-1543.

Saturday, May 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Also part of the Festival of Flight, a Birdhouse Show and Competition and Children's Art Display at the Ridgetown Youth Centre. Merchandise and ribbon awards for each category.
For more information call 519-674-1543.

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30
Third annual SPAGHETTI DINNER AND CHINESE AUCTION sponsored by the Tilbury Help and Information Centre will be held at the Tilbury Leisure Centre, 10 Canal St., W., in Tilbury. Adults $5. 12 and under $3., under 3 free. Dinner at 5:30, Volunteer recognition at 6:30 and auction at 7:00.

Friday, May 23, 8 p.m.
ORCHESTRA LONDON in their Masterworks Series at the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. Call the box office at 519-354-8338 for tickets or information.

Wednesday, May 21, 6:00 p.m.
A Native Planting discussion by Mathis Natvik begins at Mickle Park in Ridgetown and continues at TREES park/or a private garden, as part of Ridgetown-Rondeau's Festival of Flight. Wagon transportation is available. Call 519-674-1543 for more information.

Saturday, May 31, 2:00 p.m.
Book launching of Dr. Lucille Campey's THE SILVER CHIEF, a story about Lord Selkirk and the Baldoon Settlers of 1804. Refreshments will be served and Baldoon descendants will be recognized. Also local author, Al Mann, will be promoting his latest book, "No Return Ticket". Jeanne Gordon Theatre, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. Call the Wallaceburg Museum at 627-8962.

Thursday, June 12
Tickets are now on sale for Chatham's premiere sporting event, the 10th annual Dr. Jack Parry Sports Gala at Club Lentinas in Chatham. Head table guests include Shaw-Lynn Bourne, Gold Medal winner of the 2003 World Figure Skating Championship, guest speaker Dennis Fairall, Head Coach of the University of Windsor track and field and cross-country squads, Andy Fantuz, Jim Grozelle and Shaun Suisham. The Sports Celebrity Dinner and Auction celebrates the achievements of local athletes. Tickets are $60. Call 519-436-2538 for tickets or information.

Friday, June 13, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 p.m.
The Renegade Players present THE HAND THAT CRADLES THE ROCK, a comedy by Warren Graves. Alexandra is in demand as an interior designer so her husband, Ross, agrees to stay home and raise the baby. An erratic washing machine, baby formula dn and increasingly attentive local nurse bring on housewife syndrome and make him fear for his masculinity. At the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. Call 3544-8338 or toll free 1-866-807-7770 for ticket information