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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent
Wednesday, June 4, 2003
This column will list happenings within and around Chatham-Kent. If you or your group would like to have you event listed, please e-mail me at editor@cktimes.ca or phone 519-627-5978. It's free.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, June 7
Community Living Chatham-Kent will hold its 6th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT at Country View Golf Course on Highway 40 between Wallaceburg and Chatham. The format is a four person scramble with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Cost is $65 per golfer. For more information call Chris Harvey at 352-1174 ext. 232.
Saturday, June 7
IMAGINATIONink is holding a fundraising YARD SALE from 8:00 a.m.at 300 Towanda Blvd, Erie Beach.
Saturday, June 7
Tupperville TOWN WIDE YARD SALE. Something for everyone.
Saturday, June 7
Thamesville COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE sponsored by the Thamesville Rotary Club. Visit the Rotary Food Booth.
Saturday, June 7, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dresden LEGION FISHING DERBY.
Sunday, June 8, 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m.
The Chatham Kent Community Foundation is hosting GALA IN THE GARDEN at Shirley and Rus Templeton's home at 13679 McLarty Line, RR#3 Ridgetown. Complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served as guests visit the secret garden, the white garden or sit by the reflection pool. The Harry Wilkinson Trio provides the entertainmeents. Unique treasures available for purchase in the Garden Shop. Tickets are $35 per person. Call the Foundation at 351-3348 for more information.
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 motorcycle.
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 and an 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
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m.
Wallaceburg's TOWN WIDE YARD SALE. For further information call Chip Gordon at 627-4733.
Saturday, June 14
Tilbury Kinsmen Club, Budweiser and Rock 95.1 (and many other local sponsors) present FIREHOUSE live in concert at Tilbury Memorial Arena. Doors open at 6 p.m. Licensed 19 & over. Advance tickets Main Floor $25, General Seating $20 available at Eightball VIP Sports Cafe 519-354-7408, Tilbury Collision 519-682-0008, or Archer's Jewellers 519-682-2301.
Saturday, June 14
The book NO RETURN TICKET will be available to the public for the first time at Wallaceburg & District Museum, 505 King St., Wallaceburg. The author, Al Mann, will be on hand from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to sign this well illustrated and informative tribute to our local veterans. For more information call the Museum at 627-8962 or e-mail:
wallaceburg.museum@kent.net.
June 17 - July 5
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia presents Robert Latimer in THE CRAZY TIME, a hilarious new comedy about a man who tries to recapture his youth. Surrounded by an insane scheming partner, a revitalized and surgically enhanced first wife, her young dude boyfriend and a slightly paranoid daughter, Miles soon realizes that he would have had a much smoother voyage to happiness on the Titanic. Not recommended for children 14 and under. For tickets and information call 519-882-1221 or 1-800-717-7694 or visit www.victoriaplayhousepetrolia.com.
Saturday, June 21, 6:00 p.m.
Tilbury Family Fest 2003 presents the ultimate Beatles tribute, THE FABFOUR, with special guests PAULY AND THE GOODFELLOWS at Memorial Park, Tolbury. Admission $5. For more information call John at 436-7077 or Corinne at 682-2708.
Saturday, June 21, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dresden's 2nd annual COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE.
Saturday, June 28 - Tuesday, July 1
FESTIVAL OF NATIONS, Tecumseh Park in Chatham. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Country Audio Adrenaline, Gospel Lite-Rock. Tickets available at Tony's One Stop Music Shoppe, 351-4885, All Canadian Workshop Supplies 352-1080 or visit www.festivalofnations.ca.
Sunday, June 29, 12 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Tour several ponds and gardens in and around Wallaceburg on Wallaceburg & District Museum's POND/GARDEN TOUR. $5 per person includes a lemonade stop. For more information call the Museum at 627-8962 or e-mail wallaceburg.museum@kent.net.
Friday, July 4 and Saturday July 5
Michael Danso stars in HARLEM TO HOLLYWOOD, THE COTTON CLUB CHRONICLES at the Kiwanis Theatre, in the Chatham Cultural Centre. This historical musical features the music of Harold Arlen and Cole Porter. Cost is $25. Call 354-8338 for ticket information. This event is part of the Capitol Theatre's Summer Concert Series.
