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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Thursday, June 3, 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.
Sundays throughout the summer
For the second summer the Chatham Tennis Club is offering a series of fun tournaments for youth. All tournaments are on Sundays. The youngest division (11-17 yrs) plays at 1:00 pm while the older group (18-24 yrs) plays at 6:30 pm. A player could play in nine tournaments (three singles, three doubles and three mixed doubles). The first tournament is on Sunday May 30 and the club is offering a free 'how to play doubles' clinic on May 23. For more details call Larry Lahey (354-1833) or email him at lahlin@sympatico.ca.
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.
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.
Monday, June 7, 6:45 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group is presenting the Oscar-winning film, "The Secrets in their Eyes". It is a love story and film noire based on a crime novel in Argentina, and it's directed by Juan Jose Campanella with a stellar cast. Tickets are $8 for members and $9 for non-members, and the movie starts at 6:45 P.M. at Chatham Cinema Six on King Street East. Advance tickets are available at the William Street Cafe. See you at the movies!
June 9 to July 3
ARTspace presents Tapestries of a Colourful Life, an exhibition of hooked rug tapestries by Chatham-Kent artist Karen Dysarz. The opening reception takes place on June 19, 2010 at 6:00 pm. It is the first stop in this summer’s 2010 ARTcrawl!
Karen learned the tradition of rug hooking from her mother and felt it was a “strong expression of art in a decidedly feminist sense.” Keeping with tradition, Karen uses reclaimed wool textiles and washes, cuts, dyes, and strips the fibre herself.
ARTspace is a gallery featuring artwork for sale created by Chatham-Kent artists. ARTspace is located at 165½ King Street in downtown Chatham, Ontario. ARTspace is open 12p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ARTspace is a Thames Art Gallery community arts initiative in partnership with the Community Futures Development Corporation of Chatham-Kent and Municipality of Chatham-Kent Community Partnership Fund.
Friday, June 11, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Thamesville United Church is hosting a family oriented magic show featuring Captain Corbin, the Magical Pirate. Admission is "One Gold Coin" (one loonie). No advance tickets required. Thamesville United Church is on Elizabeth St., Thamesville (near the Town Hall). For more information call 519-692-4827.
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
Friday, June 19
Join local artists and art lovers as we celebrate World Sauntering Day, a day to saunter here and there, wherever you go. Your evening begins at ARTspace with the opening reception for Tapestries of a Colourful Life by Karen Dysarz, an exhibition of work created through traditional rug hooking methods. Beginning at 6 pm snacks and punch will be provided to sustain your saunter to your next stop. Between 7 pm and 8 pm, you can check out any one (two or all) of the following three great locations:
The William Street Café will be hosting great local art as well as a performance by Sarah Hiltz. Tasty snacks will be available and you are welcome to purchase your favourite beverage. Saunter over to Eve Chocolatier and sample a delicacy while viewing some great artwork on display. Milner House will be open for callers. They are unveiling a newly restored artwork by Emma Milner. Sip some lemonade, loiter on the porch and experience the 1905 Edwardian hospitality. At 8 o’clock, join us at the Thames Art Gallery. Enjoy the tunes of the Southwest Blues Review and check out the newest Community Arts Initiative Big Spaces, Small Animals. Local artist Tracy Bultje will be on hand to talk about her art exhibit Remnant. There will also be snacks and a cash bar where you can purchase another favourite beverage. You can walk through life, jog through life, or be dragged through life, but life is far more enjoyable if you saunter through it! No tickets are needed for the Second Annual Summer Art Crawl. The opening reception events are free and open to the public.
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 3
The door between the past and the present will open once again on July 3, 2010 when the Ridge House Museum, along with its many dedicated volunteers, presents the 11th Annual Spirit Ride. Experience the simple joy and pleasure of a wagon ride as you are entertained with historical sketches and colourful tales of lively characters from Ridgetown’s past. Wagons will leave the Ridge House Museum every twenty minutes beginning at 7 pm. Once again there will be a barbeque in the backyard from 6 pm to 8 pm serving up low cost tasty treats and refreshments. So, before or after your wagon ride (lasting approximately one hour), relax with your family in the backyard and enjoy a light dinner, or explore the treasures of the Ridge House Museum. All proceeds of the barbeque will go to “…a time to mourn…,” a bereavement group consisting of ex clients who would like to support others in need. For more information about the services offered by “… a time to mourn…” contact the McLaughlin Clinic 110 Talbot Street, Blenheim, ON N0P 1A0, (519) 676 3311 ex 30. Tickets available at the Museum are $7 and children under 12 are free with the purchase of an adult ticket. All riders require a ticket and are encouraged to purchase them ahead of time to ensure availability. A limited number of tickets will be available on the day of the Spirit Ride, July 3, from 1 pm to 5 pm and from 6 pm to 8:30 pm. For more information or to book your seat on a ride: phone 519 674 2223, email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca, or stop in at the museum, located at 53 Erie Street South in Ridgetown, open daily 1 pm to 5 pm.
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 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4 & 11
Need a cure for summer boredom? Want to learn about different countries around the world? Wacky Wednesdays at the Ridge House Museum are the answer! Boys and girls, ages 5 to11, are invited to the Ridge House Museum on Wednesday afternoons this summer for crafts, games, and activities. Travel the world with us this summer and visit two far off lands each Wednesday, making cultural crafts, playing traditional games, and learning new and exciting things. Put on your parkas for a visit to Antarctica where we will make penguin pillows, warm up with a stop in Egypt to make your own mummy, and travel north with us to Russia to create a set of stacking matryoshka dolls. Other stops will include Holland, Iceland, India, Australia, and France. Space is limited, so you must register your child at least one week in advance! Sign up for as many days as you would like. The cost is $10 per child for each Wednesday attended. For more information, or to register, call the Ridge House Museum at 519-674-2223 or email ckridgehouse@chatham-kent.ca.
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
Sunday, July 11, 8:00 p.m.
"CK On the Edge" presents Serena Ryder is a Juno Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and guitarist. Ranging musically between folk, roots, country, and adult contemporary, Ryder possesses a three-octave range. You might hear her all over the radio station with her hits Little Bit of Red and Weak in the Knees among many others. Ryder will perform in the Kiwanis Theatre. Tickets are $42.50. Tickets are on sale now through www.cktickets.com. All the details will be on the “CK On the Edge” website by that day including artist bios, images, videos, date, time and venue of their performance. Tickets are on sale right now to members only. Membership starts at only $20 for the year. Information can be found on our website at www.ckontheedge.com. Call the Cultural Centre Box Office for more information or to purchase a membership and tickets – 519.354.8338 or 1.866.807.7770.
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.
Friday, July 15, 8:00 p.m.
"CK On the Edge" presents Ashley MacIsaac, an award-winning fiddler from Cape Breton Island known for his rock-star bravado and eccentricities. If you caught the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics, you would have seen him perform as the featured fiddler. His performance in Chatham will be more traditional in flavour. MacIsaac will perform in the Kiwanis Theatre. Tickets are $30.00. Tickets are on sale now through www.cktickets.com. All the details will be on the “CK On the Edge” website by that day including artist bios, images, videos, date, time and venue of their performance. Tickets are on sale right now to members only. Membership starts at only $20 for the year. Information can be found on our website at www.ckontheedge.com. Call the Cultural Centre Box Office for more information or to purchase a membership and tickets – 519.354.8338 or 1.866.807.7770.
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.
