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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, June 22, 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.
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.
June 12 -30
Register now for the 4th Annual Chatham Kent & Lambton Children’s WaterFestival (CKCWF) taking place at the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, Chatham on October 5, 6 7. The festival is open to all Chatham-Kent and Lambton grade 4 classes, including splits. High School classes wishing to volunteer to helpfacilitate the Activity Centres at the festival may also register. This year's event will feature over 40 activity centres, each linked to the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology, Environment, Social Studies, Mathematics and Physical Education. With the involvement from industry professionals, groundwater experts and enthusiastic educators, over 1500 local grade 4 students will have the opportunity to explore the many aspects of water protection,
conservation and technology in a fun, interactive, environment. More information is available at www.ckwaterfest.com.
Wednesday, June 23, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Chatham-Kent residents are invited to celebrate our community's achievements and explore our direction for the future at a free celebration breakfast hosted by the Community Strategic Planning Committee, an Advisory Committee of Council, to profile Chatham-Kent’s accomplishments within the context of Council’s Strategic Directions and Goals. The breakfast will be held at the Chatham Cultural Centre, Studio One, 75 William Street North in Chatham. No registration is needed. Come out and join other citizens in celebrating our community’s achievements over the past 4 years and exploring our direction for the future. Find out about our business & industry, recreation & culture, and the changing face of Chatham-Kent.
Thursday, June 24, 8:00 p.m.
"Latin Jazz", second performance in the Summer Jazz Series at the Black Box Theatre, 21 Heritage Road, Chatham. Doors open 7 p.m.. For tickets or information call 519-352-5000 or visit pureacademy.ca.
Sunday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Kool Kats. You will feel like dancing to their old tunes. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Thursday, June 24, 9:00 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Matthew de Zoete who performed on the Acoustic Stage during the recent ArtWalk Sarnia will be playing at Paddy Flaherty's Irish Pub, 130 Seaway Rd., Sarnia. A singularly talented and all-around stand-up guy, Matthew de Zoete (pronounced ‘duh-zoo-tuh’) is helping pop-rock recover its lost sense of dignity and self-worth. The 27-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, approaches his craft much like an Old World artisan, applying a loving hand to songs whose melodic invention and attention to detail consistently catch the listener off guard. Matthew blows the dust off sincerity, songwriting’s forgotten virtue. His lyrics show a young man wise beyond his years. And his voice: a sweet tenor as piercingly pleasant as Mississippi John Hurt or the young Alex Chilton . Free admission.
Monday, June 28, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
CK on the Edge in partnership with CKdances hosts the preliminaries for So You Think You can Dance CK. Come with one prepared solo piece 1-2 minutes long and your music. Print the entry form from www.ckontheedge.com or complete one when you show up. Top ten dancers will perform at Tastefest on July 10 where audiences will vote to choose the winner. Top prize is $200 cash, 2 runners up win $50 each. For more info call Lesley Grand at 519-354-8346, ext. 31.
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 1
Celebrate Canada Day at the Beach! Erieau Firefighter's Association presents the Annual Fireworks display, Live Entertainment by Full Frontal, Pulled Beef, Dunk Tank, Bouncing Castle, Cotton Candy.
Friday, July 2, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Matthew de Zoete who performed on the Acoustic Stage during the recent ArtWalk Sarnia will be playing at The Cheeky Monkey, 130 Christina St., Sarnia. A singularly talented and all-around stand-up guy, Matthew de Zoete (pronounced ‘duh-zoo-tuh’) is helping pop-rock recover its lost sense of dignity and self-worth. The 27-year-old from Hamilton, Ontario, approaches his craft much like an Old World artisan, applying a loving hand to songs whose melodic invention and attention to detail consistently catch the listener off guard. Matthew blows the dust off sincerity, songwriting’s forgotten virtue. His lyrics show a young man wise beyond his years. And his voice: a sweet tenor as piercingly pleasant as Mississippi John Hurt or the young Alex Chilton . Free admission.
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.
Sunday, July 4, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Arnold Shilson/Harlen Nash and company - music for every taste. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Sundays, July 4 to September 13, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Sounds, Sips, and Bites: FREE ADMISSION. Visit Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery to enjoy live entertainment on the patio and grass overlooking beautiful Lake Erie. Soak in the music and view with a glass of wine, tapas by Caldwells Grant, or a picnic basket!! Check out cooking demonstrations by Chef Laura from Caldwell’s Grant at 12pm every Sunday with an assortment of her delicious tapas! For more information, please contact Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery 519 738 9253
Info@sprucewoodshores.com , www.sprucewoodshores.com
7258 Cty Rd 50 W., Harrow, ON N0R 1G0 (3 km east of Holiday Beach)
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
July 9 & 10
The Historic Downtown Chatham BIA hosts Tastefest 2010 which this year incorporates a multi-cultural theme with a variety of ethnic foods and entertainment.
Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m to 1 p.m.
Erieau Fish Fest presents Kids Fishing Derby at the Gravel Yard on Roberts Road (South Side Landing). No fishing licence required for kids aged 15 and under (Canadian residents only). Awesome prizes! Free Bait (just bring pole and bucket). Kids eat for free (hot dogs and pop or water)
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.
Sunday, July 11, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Trish Wales and Company, one of the hottest acts in the Windsor/Detroit area. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
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.
Thursday, 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.
Thursday, July 15, 8:00 p.m.
"So Much Guitare", third performance in the Summer Jazz Series at the Black Box Theatre, 121 Heritage Road, Chatham. Doors open 7 p.m. Call 519-352-5000 for tickets or information.
Sunday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Mose Scarlett with Blair Heddle - the really old songs from a voice deep and resonant. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
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
Saturday, July 24, 6:00 p.m.
Florence native Justin Webster and his wife, Stefanie, owners of Theatre Three-Eleven in Listowel, and both have directing, acting, producing and writing credits as long as your arm, are coming to Florence, to St Matthew's, to put on Wrong for Each Other by Canadian playwright Norm Foster. It's a comedy. It's not for kids. Here's the deal: You'll get a nice church-lady-cooked roast beef dinner in the hall at 6 pm, then we'll go across the road to the church at 7:30 pm for the play. "A chance meeting in a restaurant, after four years apart, sends a couple flashing back through their courtship and marriage. It is a hilarious and often heartbreaking look at the rollercoaster ride of a relationship." And the bonus is that a large portion of the proceeds will go to the new Dawn-Euphemia Community Centre in Florence. We have a limited number of show-only tickets at $12, and dinner-theatre tickets at $27.
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
Sunday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents The Laws, a great new voice in folk and country. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
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.
Sunday, August 1, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Ron Leary Quartet, featuring Ron's plaintive country rock voice and Mr. Chill's harmonica. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Thursday, August 5, 8:00 p.m.
"Jazz Standards", fourth performance in the Summer Jazz Series at the Black Box Theatre, 121 Heritage Road, Chatham. Doors open 7 pm. Call 519-352-5000 for tickets or information or visit pureacademy.ca.
Friday, August 6
Ideal Quality Events has designed this unique pageant, Queen of the House,
empowering Chatham-Kent’s mothers between 35 & 50 years of age. Tell us
how your personal, professional and community accomplishments have
contributed to your personal growth and let your inner beauty shine. Queen of the House will take place on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. To secure your spot a registration fee of $150.00 must be received by Ideal Quality Events no later than today. Proceeds to support the efforts of the Cultural Coalition of Chatham-Kent. For additional info visit idealqualityevents.ca, call Sharon at 519-359-6926 or Sonia at 519-784-0072 or email info@idealqualityevents.ca.
Sunday, August 8, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents British Beat 66. Be prepared to be happy as we relive the invasion. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Sunday August 15, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents The Mountaineers, a new Celtic ensemble getting exciting reviews. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Monday, August 16
The Foundation of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance hosts its 5th Annual Pro/Am Golf Tournament at Maple City Country Club. The tournament will feature 18 holes of golf, prizes, an elegant cocktail reception and a fabulous prime rib dinner and live auction. Registration starts June 10. Foursomes are $1300 (or $1180 if registered before July 16). For more info and to register, contact 519-436-2538 or drop by the Foundation office at 9 Ursuline Avenue in Chatham.
Sunday, August 22, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Dale Butler and Friends. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Thursday, August 27, 8:00 p.m.
"Jazz Finale", fifth and final performance in the Summer Jazz Series at the Black Box Theatre, 121 Heritage Road, Chatham. Doors open 7 p.m. Call 519-352-5000 or visit pureacademy.ca for tickets or information.
Sunday, August 29, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Winterline, a fine bluegrass ensemble. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
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
Sunday, September 5, 6:30 p.m.
The popular Two Creeks Conservation Area Summer Concert Series presents Crystal Gage, Ontario's country diva back with a new band. Admission is free to these outdoor concerts, but the hat is passed for donations. Refreshments are available from Wheatley Scouting. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. In case of inclement weather concerts will be held under the pavillion.
Saturday, September 25, 7:00 p.m.
Rant Maggie Rant will come back to the Florence House Concert nearly two years to the day since the last time they were here. Remember what a great night it was? If you'd like to re-experience this high-energy, talented and going-places-fast Celtic band, call for tickets which are $20 and include fairtrade coffee and elaborate desserts, as always. Phone Lawrene at 519-692-5260.
October 5, 6, 7
The 4th Annual Chatham Kent & Lambton Children’s WaterFestival (CKCWF) is taking place at the C.M. Wilson Conservation Area, Chatham. The festival is open to all Chatham-Kent and Lambton grade 4 classes, including splits. High School classes wishing to volunteer to helpfacilitate the Activity Centres at the festival may also
register. This year's event will feature over 40 activity centres, each linked to the Ontario Curriculum in Science and Technology, Environment, Social Studies, Mathematics and Physical Education. With the involvement from industry professionals, groundwater experts and enthusiastic educators, over 1500 local grade 4 students will have the opportunity to explore the many aspects of water protection,
conservation and technology in a fun, interactive, environment. More information is available at www.ckwaterfest.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.
Saturday, November 20
Queen of the House Pageant will take place at the Chatham Cultural Centre in Chatham. deal Quality Events has designed this unique pageant, Queen of the House, empowering Chatham-Kent’s mothers between 35 & 50 years of age. Judging by a panel of judges based on how personal, professional and community accomplishments have contributed to your personal growth and let your inner beauty shine.
