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Things to do in and around Chatham-Kent!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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.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.
Wednesday evenings, September - June, 7:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
THE BALDOON SQUARES, a square dance and round Dance group, meet at Wallaceburg District Secondary School cafeteria. Usually a light lunch follows the dance. Membership is free for the first three weeks of attendance. Call George 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.
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. Call 354-1985 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.
Wednesday, September 17
Community Living Chatham-Kent is hosting its Friends Helping Friends Walk & Ride Event. Every dollar raised will help support Community Living in its efforts to help people reach the goal of inclusion in their communities. Registration is at 5:00 p.m. at Burger King parking lot. Official start is 6:00 p.m. Participants will walk on the Grand Avenue Municipal path. For information and pledge sheets drop by Community Living Chatham-Kent, 650 Riverview Dr., Unit 2, Chatham, or call 519-352-1174, ext. 231 or 232 or visit www.clc-k.ca.
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m.
Wallaceburg & District Historical Society Museum Annual Banquet will be held at Trinity United Church, 750 Wellington St., Wallaceburg. The Social begins at 6 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be a presentation at 7 p.m. by Dawne Mudford on the Baldoon Mystery. Register at the Museum by Monday, September 15. Tickets are $20 and everyone is welcome. For more information call the museum at 519-627-8962 or email dbogaert@kent.net.
Wednesday, September 17, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 20, 8:00 p.m.
The Imperial Theatre, Sarnia presents We Are The Champions, An Evening of Queen by Edenbrook Productions. Tickets are $20 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Thursday, September 18
The Erie - St. Clair Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is hosting its 2008 Banquet and Fund Raising Event at the Dover Rod and Gun Club, Heron Line, Dover Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $50 per person. The evening will include Live Auction, Silent Auction and Raffles. Raising Money for The Wetlands! For tickets and information call committee members Stan Vincent 519-352-1148 or Paul Burton 519-352-7820.
Saturday, September 20, 10:30 a.m.
Join the Sydenham Field Naturalists for the Hawks and Migrant Birds Watch at Holiday Beach Conservation Area with Brett Groves. Meet at Holiday Beach at 10:30 a.m. and bring a lunch. Entrance fee applies. Great family outing.
Sunday, September 21, 2:00 p.m.
On this day, Two Creeks Conservation Area, one kilometer north of Wheatley on Kent Road 1, dedicates the trees planted in our Memorial Groves. Music on stage with Nicole Barron providing inspirational music.
Sunday, September 21, noon to 6 p.m.
GrapeJam 3 is set for a Sunday afternoon this year under the big tent in the award winning vineyards of Smith & Wilson Estate Wines just minutes west of Cedar Springs on Highway 3. This Acoustic Bluesfest features some great blues music including local Chatham-Kent blues band Southwest Blues Review, superb piano player, guitarist and harpist, Julian Fauth, and winners of the Jazz report "Blues Album of the Year" for "Bluesology" and Juno nominees for "Sixteen Shades of Blue", the Whiteley Brothers. For more information contact Mary Jane at 1-888-676-5867.
Sunday, September 21, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Have fun and support the Heart and Stroke Foundation at the Wheels Inn, Chatham Wild Zone. 7 hours of fun and excitement for $10; includes unlimited swimming and waterslides, unlimited rides, unlimited Zig Zag, unlimited Gorilla Golf and one game of Bowling. Call the Heart & Stroke Foundation in Chatham to pick up your tickets ahead of time (519-354-6232) or get tickets in Dresden at Baskets of Wishes (519-683-2304.
Sunday, September 21, 1:00 p.m.
Imperial Theatre, Sarnia presents a Playdate with Max & Ruby, Miss Spider and Babar hosted by The Fairly Oddparents. Tickets are $26.50 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Wednesday, September 24, 8:00 p.m.
Imperial Theatre, Sarnia presents Natalie MacMaster as part of the Imperial Theatre Fall Concert Series. Tickets are $40 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Saturday, September 27
The First Annual Chatam-Kent Cancer Care Conference will be held at Country View Golf Course - a conference for cancer survivors, caregivers and families. Cost is $50 for early bird registration (before September 1, 2008) and $70 after and includes lunch. Spaces are limited. To register go to www.mylesmiraclemission.ca or call 519-351-4811 for information.
Saturday, September 27, 11 a.m. (shotgun start) POSTPONED TO SUMMER 09
The Doug Robbins Charity Golf Classic sponsored by TekSavvy Solutions Inc. takes place at Links of Kent to benefit the Heart & Stroke Foundation.. Rub elbows with Fergie Jenkins HOF, Billy Atkinson MLB, Gene Dziadura Baseball Scout, Ken Houston NHL, Gavin Michael Booth, Internet host just to name a few. $150 per golfer includes Income tax receipt, 18 holes of golf, cart, BBQ steak dinner, prizes and "goody bag". Register by calling Doug Robbins at 519-355-6386.
Sunday, September 28, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Round the County Agricultural Tour is a free tour with 5 stops. They include Jansens Dairy, Rammelaere Antique Tractors, Zion Acres Organic Cow/Calf operation, Berkshire Hogs, and Vaedie Wid farm, all located in the Wheatley, Tilbury, Merlin area. Call the Kent Federation of Agriculture at 519-674-1594 or 1-866-222-9682 for more information or map.
Sunday, September 28, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Canadian Cancer Society sponsors their first annual Taking Steps Against Breast Cancer event (formerly Candlelight Walk to Beat Breast Cancer) at Ursuline College (the Pines High School) in Chatham. This is a leisurely 5 Km walk and is a pledged event. Call 519-352-3960 or visit www.cancer.ca for more information.
Tuesday, September 30
This is the deadline to get a deal on 3 shows by Theatre Kent for only $36. Disney's Beauty and the Beast is the first show on Nov. 6,7,8,14,15. The second show is Tennessee Williams' classic drama A streetcar Named Desire on Feb. 5, 6, 7, 2009. The final show in the series is an original comedy by Chatham-Kent resident Karen Robinet entitled Caught in the Acts on May 7, 8, 9, 2009. For tickets or information call the CCC box office at 519-354-8338 or visit www.cktickets.com. After deadline series ticket price is $50.
Wednesday, October 1, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at T-Bones Grill House, 953 Charing Cross, Chatham, (360-9401) to benefit the C-K Children's Safety Village. Call for reservations.
Wednesday, October 1, 7:30 p.m.
First indoor program of the Sydenham Field Naturalists is "Rondeau Park" with Emily Slavik of the park staff. Programs take place on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceubrg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg.
Friday, October 3, 8:00 p.m.
The Imperial Theatre Fall Concert Series in Sarnia continues with Justin Himes. Tickets are $25 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Saturday, October 4, 7:00 p.m.
East Side Pride presents "Get Your Thanksgiving Dinner From Us" Bingo at the W.I.S.H. Centre, 177 King St. E., Chatham. 6 cards for $10. Extra cards $1. Bring your own bingo chips or use supplied markers. Dabbers for special games only Refrshments available. For further information call 519-351-6629.
Sunday, October 5, 1:00 p.m.
Sydenham Field Naturalists present "Sycamore Woods Fall Open House" with guided tours through this site preserving a rare Carolinian woodland within our community. Enter from Maplewood Cresent in VLA (off Dufferin Ave. W.) in Wallaceburg.
Sunday, October 5, 8:00 p.m.
The Imperial Theatre, Sarnia presents Roy Orbison, The Tribute, starring Mike Mulligan. Tickets are $33.50 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Monday, October 6, 10:15 a.m.
A free one-hour nutrition lecture will be held at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Diabetes Centre. Taught by a registered Dietician, it will highlight Carbohydrate Containing Food and How to read Food Labels. This lecture emphasizes healthy eating and is geared toward those with diabetes, impaired glucose or insulin resistance or their families or caregivers. Call 519-437-6086 to reserve a seat.
Monday, October 6, 6:45 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Film Group is showing "The Stone Angel at Chatham's Cinema Six, King St. E., Chatahm. Directed by Kari Skogland the movie is based on an adaptation of Margaret Laurence's Canadian novel of the same name. Cast includes Ellen Burstyn, Christine Horne, Cole Hauser, Kevin Zegers and Ellen Page. Advance tickets at the William Street Cafe or at the door of the theatre. They are $8 for members and $9 for non-members.
October 13
Mountain Bike Races at Two Creeks Conservation Area near Wheatley. Contact the Rocket Mountain Biking Club at www.rocketmtb.ca.
Saturday, October 18 and 25, 10:00 a.m. to noon
The Ridge House Museum is holding a Knitting Workshop. Cost is $20 and all supplies are provided. First week students will learn to cast on, cast off, knit, purl and possibly more, depending of the skill level. The second Saturday we will review the stitches, how to read a simple pattern and begin work on the small project (dishcloth). To register call Nicole at 519-674-2223.
Sunday, October 19, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
There will be a Wedding Show and Displays at the Tilbury Columbus Club, 20 Dupuis St., Tilbury. Fashion Show by Patricia M Productions is at 2:45 p.m. Admission is free for brides who email to pre-register at bridequest@hotmail.com. You will receive a comfirmation email for a special door prize.
Friday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
The Chatham-Kent Museum, Ridge House Museum and Milner Heritage House present a spooktacular Victorian Halloween Magic Lanter Show at the Kiwanis Theatre of the Chatham Cultural Centre. Tickets are $7 for children and $15 for adults. For tickets call the CCC box office at 519-354-8338 or order on-line at 222.cktickets.com.
Saturday, October 25, noon to 4:00 p.m.
The Baldoon Thunder Chili Society and the Moose Lodge #1156 are hosting the 2008 United Way Chili Cookoff at the Moose Lodge on Duke St., Wallaceburg. 24 teams from around Chatham-Kent will be participating. Prizes will be awarded for Best Judged Chili, People's Choice Chili and Best Booth. Contestant registration forms are available at the Moose, United Way, Martin Insurance and Scotiabank.
Sunday, October 26, 1:00 p.m.
Sydenham Field Naturalists present "An Autumn Duck Watch" with John Haggeman at the St. Clair National Wildlife Area. Observe the fall migration at this priceless preserve in Dover. Enter at the corner of Town Line Rd., and Balmoral Line. Meet at the lodge at 1:00 p.m. Great family outing!
Wednesday, November 5, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at Glitters Fun Eatery, 162 King St., Chatham (352-0820) to benefit the Chatham Good Fellows. Call for reservations.
Wednesday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.
The Sydenham Field Naturalists present a program on "Insects" with Stan Kaveney at their regular monthly meeting. Programs take place on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceubrg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg.
Thursday, November 6, 8:00 p.m.
The Imperial Theatre, Sarnia presents comedian Gerry Dee - Last Canadian Standing Tour. Tickets are $36.50 per person. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net.
Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 16, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Sarnia presents Man of La Mancha at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia. Tickets are: adults $24, seniors $22, students $14. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net
November 17
Deadline for registration for the 64th Annul Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival, March 30 to April 9, 2009. The grand Concert is scheduled for Monday, April 20. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony's One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank's Music Centre, Strings N' Things and Gospel Text Book Store, all in Chatham. Entry Deadline in November 17, 2008 except for Bands whose deadline is December 1, 2008. Register online at http://www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival beginning November 1, or by mail. Contact Lois Pepper at 354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 354-0962 for more information.
Wednesday, November 19
Saturday, November 22
Theatre Sarnia presents Man of La Mancha at the Imperial Theatre in Sarnia. Tickets are: adults $24, seniors $22, students $14. Call the box office at 1-877-344-7469 or visit www.imperialtheatre.net
Wednesday, December 3, 12:15 to 12:55
Patricia M. Productions Fall Luncheon Fashion Show takes place at the Satellite Restaurant, 145 King St., Chatham (352-5281) to benefit Outreach for Hunger. Call for reservations.
Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.
The Sydenham Field Naturalists present a presentation on "Stewardship Kent" with Don Hector at their regular monthly meeting. Programs take place on the 2nd floor of the Wallaceubrg Municipal Service Centre, Dufferin Ave., Wallaceburg. Public welcome.
March 30 to April 9
The 64th Annul Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival takes place. The grand Concert is scheduled for Monday, April 20. Free copies of the Festival syllabus are available at Tony's One Stop Music Shoppe, Frank's Music Centre, Strings N' Things and Gospel Text Book Store, all in Chatham. Entry Deadline in November 17, 2008 except for Bands whose deadline is December 1, 2008. Register online at http://www.chathamkiwanis.com/musicfestival beginning November 1, or by mail. Contact Lois Pepper at 354-8644 or Mary Alice Marchand at 354-0962 for more information.
