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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent

Tuesday, July 13, 2004

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.

Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Thames Art Gallery provides FREE GUIDED TOURS FOR SENIORS. Featuring local, national and international art. Call 354-8338 for more information.

Wednesday evenings, September - June
THE BALDOON SQUARES, a square dance and round Dance group, meet at Wallaceburg District Secondary School for two and a half hours to dance and share a light meal. Membership is free for the first three weeks of attendance and $8 a week per couple after that. Call George or Jane Lung at 683-2889 for information.

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.

Last Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
The Maple City Centre for Older Adults runs a FLEA MARKET. Call Sue Hawkins for more information at 352-5633.

Third Thursday 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. Call 354-1985 for more information.

July 6-24
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia presents the 60's nostalgia musical comedy ALL GROWN UP, with three fabulous singers, twenty-one smash hits from the 60's, and one laugh after another. Shows at 2 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on various days. Adults $26, seniors $25, students 14 and under $16. For information or tickets call 1-800-717-7694.

July 15-17
The BLENHEIM CHERRY FESTIVAL and Sidewalk Days. The famous Cherry Pit Spitting contest runs from 10-12 Saturday morning. Great food, great bargains, rides for the kids.

July 15-17
The THAMESVILLE THRESHING FESTIVAL. Parade on Friday evening. Lots of things to do over the weekend.

Thursday, July 22
Chatham-Kent on the Thames Institute of the Arts is holding a benefit ART AUCTION AND DINNER. Instructors and other artists have donated water and oil paintings, prints, pottery, stained glass, sculptures, textiles and photographs. Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. at Country View Golf Course on Hwy.40 with auction to follow. Tickets are $30 per person (charitable receipt for $10). Call 519-354-9714 ext.3394 by Monday, July 19 for tickets.

July 29-31, 7:30 p.m.
The Imperial Oil Centre for the Performing Arts presents IVANKA CHEWS THE FAT!, a wild and wacky motivational musical by Jo-Ann Waytowich. Adults $17, Seniors $15, Students $10. CALL 519-344-7469 or toll free 1-877-344-7469

Friday, August 6, 8:00 p.m.
BILLY JONAS entertains with a "LIVE IN THE LOFT" concert at the Nicol Farm, 2429 Kimball Rd, R.R.#1 Courtright (sourth of Hwy 80, between Oil Springs Line and Bickford Line). Seating must be reserved in advance by email to rhnicol@ebtech.net or by calling Hedda Nicol at 519-864-4687. Please indicate name, number of tickets required and phone number. Seating is limited.

August 6-7
Wallaceburg presents WAMBO, Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing. Antique cars and boats all day Saturday. K of C chicken Barbecue or Legion Steak Barbecue on Friday night. Refreshment tent and entertainment both downtown and at the Legion on Friday night. Crafts, Art in the Park, Food booths on Saturday.

August 3-21
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia presents the Canadian premiere of THUMBS, a deviously delightful and very funny mystery-comedy from multiple Tony and Edgar Award winning author Rupert Holmes. Performances at 2:00 p.m. and/or 8:00 p.m. on various days. Adults $26, Seniors $25, Students 14 and under $16. Call 1-800-717-7694 for tickets or information.

August 22 - 25
The ROTARY CAREER EDGE PROGRAM will be held at Ridgetown College. Geared for students entering grade 11 or 12, participants will explore the varied careers in agriculture, horticulture and the environment. Cost is $249. including all program travel, residence accommodation, meals and other special activities. For further infor visit www.ridgetownc.com and look under coming events for a link to Rotary Career Edge or call the camp coordinator at 519-674-1597.

Saturday, November 6, 2004
The Chatham Capital Theatre and the Kiwanis Theatre present a luxurious BLACK TIE GALA at the Chatham Cultural Centre.This fundraiser begins with an exquisite dinner catered by Casabella on the Thames with wine by Pelee Island Winery, followed by a performance in the Kiwanis Theater at 8 p.m. by world-renowned musical star Colm Wilkinson (Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar). Tickets for dinner and show are $130, show only $80. For more information call the Chatham Cultural Centre Box Office at 519-354-8338 or 1-866-807-7770.