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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Tuesday, May 20, 2003

This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group has an event you'd like listed, please e-mail me at editor@cktimes.ca or give me a call at 519-627-5978.

Tuesday, May 20, 5:30 p.m.
Tilbury Help Centre presents its 3rd ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER AND CHINESE AUCTION. Dinner at 5:30, Volunteer recognition at 6:30 and auction at 7:00 p.m. The event is at the Tilbury Leisure Centre, 10 Canal St.W., Tilbury. Adults $5, 12 & under $3, children under 3 are free.

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.

Wednesday, May 21, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
AUDITIONS for Theatre Kent's July production of "Summer Nights" at the Theatre Kent building on Stanley Ave. in Chatham. Cast requirements are six men and five women. The majority of roles are for adults in their early 40's and up, but threre is one role for a young girl, late teens to 20's. For more information ccall Karen Robinet at 352-7506 or log on to www.theatrekent.org.

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.

Saturday, May 24, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
Sunday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Amhurstburg GARDEN TOUR AND FAIR. Award winning display of Rhododendrons. The Garden Fair is at the Amhurstburg Arena and features 75 vendors with garden related crafts, garden decor, landscaping materials and advice, ponds, fountains, tools, plants and more. $7 for the tour and fair.

May 27-June 14
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia presents Catherine McKinnon in the hilarious musical comedy smash hit MENOPOSITIVE! THE MUSICAL. Call 1-800-717-7694 for ticket information or visit www.victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com

Saturday, May 31
Sunday, June 1
Grace Bible Church of Ridgetown is hosting an ANSWERS IN GENESIS CONFERENCE with Richard Fangrad of Kitchener. Sessions beginning on Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. include a video - From a Frog to a Prince, Defending Genesis in a Secular Age, and Dinosaurs in the Bible. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. will be Creation Clarification for Curious Christians. For more information call Pastor Donald MacMillan at 674-0534.

Saturday, May 31, 2:00 p.m.
BALDOON HOMECOMING and 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.

Tuesday, June 3, 1:00 p.m.
Big Sisters and the WISH Centre are hosting the first local WOMEN'S ONLY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Country View Golf Course. Registration is $80 which includes, green fees (18 holes), golf cart, goodie bag, reflexology or massage after golf, prizes, silent auction, wine tasting, gourmet dinner, glass of champagne and boxed chocolate truffle. Call 354-5248 for information or to register.

Sunday, June 8, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The 4th ANNUAL BLOSSOM TIME CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW at Wildwood by the Lake, Morpeth, Ontario (5 km east of Rondeau Park). Registration from 7:30 a.m.. Great food and entertainment all day long, rain or shine. Entry Fee $5 per car or motorcyle.
For information call 519-736-4020 (car show) or 519-676-9065 (motorcycle show).

Thursday, June 12, 7:00 p.m.
The Wallaceburg & District Museum HISTORIC RIVERBOAT CRUISE aboard the Hammond Bay. Depart from Leeland Gardens at 7:00 p.m. for a two hour cruise on the historic St. Clair River. Paid reservation fee of $18 accepted at the Museum until June 10. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments. For more information call the Museum at 627-8962 or email:wallaceburg.museum@kent.net.

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