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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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.
2nd Wednesday of every month
The CK Dramatists Society will meet at the Chatham Cultural Centre beginning on February 10th and will be modified by musical theatre writer Jenne Watson Pickard. The CK Dramatists Society is a forum for dramatic writers to come together, share their work, and receive feedback from their peers. Anyone who writes plays, screenplays, television shows, or musicals is encouraged to participate. Anyone who wishes to join should contact Mark Reinhart at 519 350 7477 or tredmark@hotmail.com
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.
March 20 to September 19, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Visit the Ridge House Museum's fascinating new exhibit entitled "Home on the Ridge: Ridgetown 1820-1900" to find out about the trials and tribulations of Ridgetown's earliest settlers. Admission charge by donation. For more information or to book a tour please contact the Museum curator at 519-674-2223 or by email at ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca.
Fridays, April 9 to May 14, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The Mother Goose Program takes place at the Ridgetown Library. This program is for caregivers and their children ages birth to eighteen months. To pre-register or for more information, call the Library at 674-3121.
Mondays, April 12, 26, May 3, 17, 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
The Ridgetown Library hosts itsPre-School Storyhour. To pre-register or for more information call the Library at 674-3121.
Wednesday, May 5
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at the Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St.E., Chatham. Call 519-352-5281 for reservations. Proceeds to Chatham Kent Big Sisters.
Wednesday, May 5, 7:00 p.m.
Join the members of the Dresden Horticultural Society for a "Container Gardening Workshop" at Kentwood Gardens in Dresden.
Thursday, May 6, 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
St. Anne Catholic School is hosting a French Book Fair to raise funds to purchase more French titles for our school library. Anyone interested in wonderful, fresh, new titles from Scholastic is welcome to come explore our Book Fair. Great materials in French language are hard to find. St. Anne Catholic School is at 183 Snow Ave., Blenheim, Call 519-676-7352. Cash, Visa, MC, Debit.
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.
Thursday, May 6, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 7, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 1:30 p.m and 7:00 p.m.
"The Sound of Music" will be performed by the students of Wallaceburg District Secondary, HW Burgess, DA Gordon and Riverview Central School at WDSS. We have many reasons to be proud of our Wallaceburg and surrounding area students and you will see why when you experience the music, drama and stage sets of this exciting performance. It is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance at M&M Meats, Sensations or through the main office at WDSS. Advance tickets sell for $10.00 but tickets can be purchased at the door for $12.00.
Thursday, May 6, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tip of the 'Burg. Find out What's New in Wallaceburg at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street. Participants: Advanced Emissions Technology, Eternity's Touch, CKXS FM 99.1, Wallaceburg Downtown BIA, Wallaceburg Chamber of Commerce, GSL Group - Alternative Energy, Tim Hortons, Brent Foster, Select Finishing, Kinsmen, SOS (Save our Sydenham), Latasia. Publis is Welcome. No Charge. This is not a job fair. No resumes accepted. Sponsored by Tim Hortons and Wallaceburg and District Chamber of Commerce.
May 6, 7, 8
Theatre Kent is rounding out its successful season with an audience-pleasing comedy.Opening Night, a play by popular Canadian playwright Norm Foster, runs at the Kiwanis Theatre at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets for Opening Night are currently available at the Chatham Cultural Centre box office, 75 William Street North in Chatham. For tickets and more information, call the box office at 519-354-8338 or visit www.CKtickets.com.
Friday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The upcoming quilt show, "Stitches in Bloom" is a showcase of the work of the Chatham Kent Quilters Guild members. There will be more than 300 quilts on display at St Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave W, Chatham ON. The show
features fabulous quilts created by the members of the Chatham Kent Quilters Guild, a
tea room, vendors, silent auction, "Toonie Table", Aunt Connie's Closet, and a Quilt Raffle - first prize is a spectacular quilt hand crafted by guild members. Proceeds of this raffle to the local ALS Lou Gehrig's Disease Foundation. There will also be
demonstrations and quilt appraisals, including a 'Bed Turning' event each day - layers of about 25 quilts are turned over one by one with comment on fabric/history/construction provided by a quilt expert. Student Day (Friday) - admission only $3 for students with valid student ID (we've sent invitations to all our local high schools). Regular admission is $5. More information at www.ChathamKentQuiltersGuild.com
Saturday, May 8, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Fifth Annual Doors Open will once again be held on Mother’s Day weekend. The opportunity to explore, at no cost, over nineteen of Chatham-Kent’s architectural, historical and cultural sites will be available to you. Sites include Desmond House, Morpeth; local churches such as the Pine’s Chapel, Chatham; St. Andrew’s United Church, South Buxton; Trinity Church, Morpeth; the Hickson Century Farm, Wheatley; the old Chatham – Kent Armoury, and numerous other points of interest. Brochures listing all sites are available at local municipal centres, library branches, local merchants as well as the sites themselves. Doors Open Chatham-Kent is financially supported by the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent, the Community Partnership Fund, The Historic Downtown Chatham BIA and the Municipal Heritage Committee with the Kent Historical Society acting as the lead sponsor. Chatham-Kent is one of over 150 communities taking part in Doors Open Ontario this year. For more information phone 519-351-2958 or check the web sites www.doorsopenontario.on.ca or www.doorsopenchatham-kent.com
Sunday, May 9
Thamesville Rotary Club Annual Fundraiser "ROTARY ROSES FOR MOTHER'S DAY" @ $20. dozen - ORDER EARLY! For details, please call JIM @ (519) 692-4275 or KEN @ (519) 692-5344. Pick up available on Friday (afternoon) or Saturday (all day) @ St. James Presbyterian Church, Thamesville.
Wednesday, May 13, 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 12:00 noon and 7:00 p.m.
Students in the brand new Triple Threat Program at Chatham’s PURE Academy will grace the stage of the Kiwanis Theatre to bring Steven Schwartz’s GODSPELL, a much-loved Broadway classic. The PURE Triple Threat program has a mandate – to provide exceptional opportunities in the arts for students from all over Chatham-Kent. This musical represents the first of what PURE hopes will be years of opportunity and artistic growth for the youth of our area. Students aged 6 to 18 have been training intensively since September in the areas of dance, vocal studies, and classical acting to bring this amazing and inspiring show to life on the Kiwanis Theatre stage. Support from the community of Chatham-Kent will make this a total success. Tickets can be purchased at the PURE Academy by calling 519-352-5000 or stopping by at 121 Heritage Road in Chatham. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students/seniors. Special group rates are available.
Saturday, May 15, 8:00 p.m.
Susu Abdo, Megan Robbins, and The Kiwanis Theatre present a night of Egyptian dance. In partnership with local dancers, Sahara: An Evening of Middle Eastern Belly Dance will take you on a journey back in time along the banks of the Nile River to ancient Egypt where Pharaohs ruled the land. Professional belly dance artists Abdo and Robbins, along with their respective dance troupes Troupe Abdo and Ala Naar and The Sultanas will entertain you with a professional action packed evening representing all forms of Middle Eastern Dance. Tickets are $17/adults, $12 for seniors and students. Call the box office at 519.354.8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log on to www.cktickets.com.
Saturday, May 15, 6:00 p.m.
CK On the Edge, Chatham’s newest summer arts festival, announces a fundraising event called “The Art of Politics” to take place at The Old Warehouse at Smith & Wilson Winery. “The Art of Politics” is best described as a celebration of art, with a live auction of original art created by members of Municipal Council and many of our community leaders, including Mayor Randy Hope. The evening will begin with cocktails featuring music by Sarah Hiltz. Dinner, catered by William Street Café, will offer a fun menu starting with Crunchy Nuts and Bolts with a Dash of Bourbon followed by Gourmet Beef mini Burgers in Buttermilk Biscuits topped with Cherry Tomato Chutney, Creamy Four Cheese Pasta with Fresh Basil, and Crispy Apple, Cabbage Slaw in Homemade Garlic Mayonnaise and Home Baked Beans in Ontario Maple Syrup. This CK On the Edge original meal will finish up with Ooey Gooey Brownies Topped with Delhaven Sour Cherries. Chatham guitarist Tom Lockwood will provide dinner music. A live auction of original art will be conducted by auctioneer Greg Hetherington. Results of a silent auction of items donated from the community will follow. The evening will round out with dancing to a live band - Chatham’s own “Superfly”. CK On the Edge is a new multi-disciplinary arts festival featuring traditional and contemporary art of all types – theatre, music, dance, visual arts, literary arts, film and more. 30 performances will be presented over 11 days during the summer – July 8 – 18, 2010 in downtown Chatham. Funds raised from The Art of Politics will be directed towards marketing efforts outside of our community. Tickets for this event are only $40 per person. They can be purchased at William Street Café, Smith & Wilson Winery, or through CKtickets by calling 519-354-8338 or online at www.cktickets.com.
For more information, contact: Lesley Grand, President CK On the Edge, Daytime: 519-354-8346 ext. 31, Evening: 519-352-6937 ßor info@ckontheedge.com
Sunday, May 16
MADD Chatham-Kent is hosting a Strides for Change walk-a-thon to help improve the health and safety of our community. Please join MADD Chatham-Kent local volunteers, members and victims in Tecumseh Park as we walk to commemorate the thousands of Canadians affected by alcohol and drug related crashed every year.
Registration is at 9:00a.m. Walk will start at Tecumseh Park at 10:00 a.m. The walk will be through Tecumseh Park, down King Street to the Civic Centre and back to the park. Registration forms can be obtained at the MADD office, 519-354-6233 or on our website, www.madd.ca/chathamkent. Free barbeque to follow at Tecumseh Park for all participants. Free t-shirts will be given to all participants who submit $50.00 in pledges. Every step taken and pledges made will help raise funds and awareness for MADD Chatham-Kent’s programs and services, making our community safe for everyone.
Monday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.
Cake & Classics presents “All About Eve” on Monday, May 17 at 7pm at the Kiwanis Theatre. Come and enjoy a fabulous film on the big screen.All About Eve stars Bette Davis as Margo Channing, a highly regarded but aging Broadway star. Anne Baxter plays Eve Harrington, a willingly helpful young fan who insinuates herself into Channing's life, ultimately threatening Channing's career and her personal relationships. The film provided one of Marilyn Monroe's earliest important roles. Tickets for Cake & Classics: All About Eve are $10 each and include the movie, a piece of decadent cake, and a glass of wine. There will not be an intermission. To reserve your seat and piece of decadent cake, contact the Cultural Centre box office at 519.354.8338, come in to 75 William Street North, or log onto www.cktickets.com.
May 21 to 23
Retrofest is back for its 8th year with more to see and do than ever before amidst a quaint turn of the century setting, Downtown Chatham welcomes visitors with a rich bounty of Victorian architecture, cultural treasures, delightful specialty shops and culinary delights. The restoration of many historic buildings has transformed the area into a picturesque and bustling streetscape decorated with stunning murals.
Retrofest, one of Ontario’s top 100 festivals has been extended to include lots of FREE fun for all. This year the organizers are providing bus transportation from Union Gas parking lot located at 50 Keil Drive in Chatham. Buses will run continuously from 10-6 to take visitors on Saturday to Downtown Chatham, and on Sunday to RM Classic Cars and Dukes Harley Davidson. Also added to the event is the CK Children’s Services Family Area, with a toonie Ferris Wheel and a host of carnival attractions, located in the Downtown Chatham Centre parking lot. Legendary Tributes Entertainment will present a 50’s styled Sock Hop at the River Rock. Put on your poodle skirt or blue suede shoes and relive the spirit of the 50’s while dancing to a live tribute band with sounds from Buddy Holly, Patsy Cline, and Ritchie Valens. Tickets available on line at www.legendarytributes.com.
Saturday, May 29, 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.
Community Yard Sale at Wheatley Baptist Church parking lot. Many treasures! There will also be a bake table and a BBQ lunch. Spring cleaning can equal extra ca$h!Tables are available for you to rent and sell your items. Please call (519) 825-7433 for more information.
Sunday, May 30, 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Fiddle and Sash Association (Celebrating Metis Culture) is sponsoring an Old Fashioned Rendevous at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 800 Murray St. (Hwy #40), Wallaceburg. It will feature Live Music, Demonstrations, Vendors, Traditional Metis Cuisine. Free Admission. Come enjoy the music, sample Metis foods and learn a little about Metis culture!
Sunday, May 30, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Live Music on the Ridge, promoting the Arts in Ridgetown and Area, 47 Marsh St. (at Oak), Ridgetown. Rain or Shine (we have tents). Bring a lawnchair and your own refreshments (cash bar available). Music by Niteflite. Tickets $20 adults, children free, students of RDHS and U of G College $10. For more information or to RSVP, call Archie at 519-674-5196 or 519-358-3492 or email a.e.dempster@symaptico.ca. All profits to be donated to the Ridgetown Branch of the Salvation Army.
Sunday, May 30, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Monday, May 31, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Theatre Kent will be holding auditions for CHICAGO the musical in Studio One at the Chatham Cultural Centre. Numerous roles are available for men and women age 14+. Please note that this production contains mature content. Everyone auditioning should prepare a contemporary theatre song approx. 1-2 minutes in length. You may also be asked to read from the script, which will be provided. Many roles will require candidates to also complete a dance audition. Performance dates are November 4,5,6, 12,13, 2010. For more information please contact JC Charbonneau at 519-350-2590 or visit www.theatrekent.org.
Wednesday, June 2
Patricia M's Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham. Cal 519-352-0820 for reservations. Proceeds to the Kidney Foundation.
Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Ridgetown Confederation Chapter IODE’s annual book sale will be held at Ridgetown Youth Centre, Ebenezer Street West, Ridgetown. (Opposite Fire Hall)
All are welcome, wheelchair accessible.
Saturday, June 5
Wallaceburg & District Museum Bus Trip to Walters Dinner Theatre in Bright, Ontario on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Entertainment by Walters Family Anniversary Concert. This outing includes dinner and an evening performance plus a mystery stop along the way. $95.00 per person. Tickets are now available at the Wallaceburg Museum, 505 King Street, Wallaceburg. Phone 519 627-8962 to reserve your seat.
Saturday, June 5
Community Living Chatham-Kent is holding its 13th Annual Golf Tournament at Country View Golf Club. 4-Person Scramble. Registration 7:30 to 8:15 a.m., Shotgun start 8:45 a.m. $85 per player. Fee includes cart, golf, buffet dinner, goody bag and hot dogs. Win a trip to Las Vegas for 2 or a Flat Screen TV. Funds raised to provide support and services for people who have an intellectual disability. Register by email at angie@clc-k.ca or by fax to 519-352-5459.
Saturday, June 5, 7:00 a.m. to ?
Thamesville Rotary Club's Annual (Community) Town-Wide Yard Sale. Look for the Roatry Wheel located at North end of town on Jane Street and visit the Roary Food Booth for "Early Bird Special" and All Day Menu".
Saturday, June 5, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CHILDREN'S AUDTIONS for the Talbot Trail Theatre Company's 2010 presentation of OZ! Wheatley Baptist Church. Ages 6 & up. Please come prepared to sing "O Canada" (without accompaniment) and deliver a short spoken piece (memorized or read). For more information, please contact Susan Fulmer, by calling (519) 825-7433.
June 11, 12, 13
Annual conference under the auspices of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and Community Heritage Ontario. The three main areas of exploration will be Places of Worship, Barns and other rural architecture, Kent County Architecture. Main venue will be University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus with numerous excursion lectures around much of Chatham-Kent. For further information contact President/Chair John Taylor on 519 674 3022 or rondeau1@xplornet.com
Saturday, June 12, 8:00 p.m.
The Glass Corner Stage in Highgate presents Emm Gryner, solo on piano and guitar. Tickets are $20. Coffee, tea, water and snacks provided. Doors open at 7 p.m. Contact Peter Garapick at pngarapick@gmail.com for more information and instructions on how to get your tickets.
June 12-24
Desmond Juried Art Exhibition & Sale at the Alumni Lounge, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus. “Celebrating Canadian Rural Living” is the theme of this sale show of art in any medium. For further information contact Douglas Desmond on 519 674 1955 or douglasdesmond@desmondlawoffice.ca
June 28 to July 1
July 5 to July 8
The South Chatham Tennis Academy will be held for eight days (June 28-July 1 and July 5-8) this summer at the Doug Allin tennis courts (JMSS) for boys and girls 10-18 years of age. The fee is $60 and a registration form may be obtained by emailing Larry Lahey at lahlin@sympatico.ca. Last summer proceeds of $500 were donated to the Jesse's Journey Foundation and they hope to donate a similiar amount this summer.
July 5, 12, 19
St. Clair College is proud to announce the return of the Thames Institute of the Arts for its seventh summer. Year seven brings the following eight new courses to the Thames Institute of the Arts; An Introduction to Chalk Pastels, The Art of Collected Imagery, Portraiture, Quilting-Circle in a Square, Travel and Landscape Photography, Basic Drawing and Watercolor, Landscapes, and Quilting Bargello for the Beginner. The Thames Institute of the Arts welcomes both the person who is just starting to explore a particular art form and the experienced artist who wants to further develop particular skills. The Thames Institute of the Arts runs for three weeks starting on July 5. All courses are one week in length and held at St. Clair College, Thames Campus. In the meantime watch for our April and May weekend workshops. For course information and to register, contact St. Clair College at 519-354-9100 ext. 3245 or visit stclaircollege.ca/TIA
July 8 to July 18
CK on the Edge, a new Chatham-based edgy arts festival featuring 30 performances – 15 venues. Multidisciplinary – literary, dance, music, visual art by local, provincial and other Canadian artists. Web site being launched on 28th January - www.ckontheedge.com
July 13, 14, 15
Theatre Kent presents the ground-breaking play Bent, by Martin Sherman. This is the story of two men, Max and Horst, who find themselves at the internment camp Dachau in 1934. One is openly gay, the other is masquerading as a Jew.
July 15-17
Following the success of last year’s premier event, CKdances will be presenting Dances in the Park again this summer. This event is an outdoor dance festival held in Tecumseh Park featuring local choreographers and performers. Dances in the Park is the Chatham-Kent version of Dusk Dances, a hugely popular summer event that has brought contemporary and traditional dance to public parks across Canada since 1993.
Wednesday, July 21
The Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Association is making the final arrangements for
this years “Progressive Agriculture / Chatham-Kent Farm Safety Day at Ridgetown Campus, UoG. This year’s safety lessons will include electrical safety, grain bin safety,
sun safety, lawn mower safety, fire safety, just to name a few. The committee
is always welcome to new ideas, suggestions, donations and volunteers. Each
year approximately 120 children attend this educational, fun event and are able
to take home a free tee shirt and hat. For more information contact: Sue Kelner 519-674-1584 or skelner@ridgetwonc.uoguelph.ca
July 24, 25
Festival of Porches and Verandahs, Ridgetown. The second year of this successful event offering Victorian fare and festivities in a Victorian town. Added to elegant luncheons on private porches and verandahs will be a chalk art event, Faire Tyme Toys display, Art in the Park, period church service in Watson Grove, a picnic and band concert in the park and a Victorian fashion show with high tea. Other Ridgetown events on the day include the Ridgetown Farmers’ Market, Town-wide Yard Sales and Olde Time sales in local stores. For further information and reservations contact
John Taylor on 519 674 3022 or email rondeau1@xplornet.com
Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art on the Boulevard takes place in Erieau. Tables will be provided for art displays – or artists may provide their own background. All kinds of art is encouraged including music, poetry reading, theatrical performances. Five prizes will be awarded : first registration, oldest artist, youngest artist, most creative display and people's choice award. Artists may rent a space (approx. 12 ' long) for $20. Tables (6 ft.) are available for an additional $5 each. For further details contact Mary Anne Patterson at erieaupa@gmail.com or visit www.eaubuoy.com.
September 3-6
86th Annual North Buxton Labour Day Weekend Homecoming Celebration takes place in North Buxton. Inaugurated in 1924 as a one-day festival this event which draws thousands of visitors now lasts four days.
Friday September 3rd - History & Genealogy Conference
Saturday September 4th - Family Feud Baseball Tournament & Party In The Park
Sunday September 5th - Special Church Services & more.
Monday September 6th - Parade, Car Show, Craft Booths, Food Vendors, Children's activities.
Buxton Museum Open to visitors all four days. For more information call 519-352-4799 or check www.buxtonmuseum.com
Saturday, October 30
The Thames Art Gallery will open its doors for the fourth biennial Eye for Art Reception, a juried exhibition and sale showcasing artwork by Chatham-Kent artists, in partnership with the Carlo Rossini Memorial Diabetes Foundation. This year we invite arts patrons to have “A Devil of a Good Time!” at our costume party. All ghouls and goblins will enjoy themselves and support a great cause. Eye for Art has always been the premier showcase for Chatham-Kent artists. All profits from this event will remain in Chatham-Kent, the proceeds shared by the two organizing groups. The twinning of health care and preservation of cultural identity for Chatham-Kent make the Eye for Art Gala a very meaningful endeavour. Eye for Art is an excellent opportunity to acquire work of local artists. The reception is a good place to dress up and have a great time!
Tickets available at the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office, beginning September 1st, 2010. For more information, contact: Mindy Bowls, Curatorial Assistant, Thames Art Gallery at 519.354.8346 ext 41.
