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PAGE 18, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1987 COMING EVENTS. EDUCATION ACTION The newly-formed Education Ac- tion Committee, made up of paren- ts with school-related concerns, will hold a public meeting on Wed- nesday, June 3, 7:30 p.m., at An- derson CVI in the cafeteria. For more information call president Dennis Fox (668-5143), vice president Mark Flewelling (666- 3621), second vice president Cathy Rowell (723-3038) or secretary Anita Sturgess (433-0443). BOOK SALE A mini book sale is underway at Whitby Public Library until June 5. MODEL CAR SHOW A model car show and radio con- trol rally will be held in 'the auditorium of Whitby Public Library June 16, 7 p.m. Pre- registration began May 25 for the show, which costs $3. DURHAM SHOWCASE A business information forum, including a showcase of manufac- turer's products, will be held by the Durham Region manufacturers' Association Thursday, June 4, 1 to 9:30 p.m., at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Remarks will be made by Des Newman of Whit- by, chairman of the association, and guest speaker David Mc- Camus, president of Xerox Canada. For information on the forum call Teri Osler at 579-2917. WALK-A-DOG-ATHON The Distress Centre of Durham Region will hold its third annual Walk-a-Dog-Athon at Darlington Provincial Park, June 6, 10 a.m. The eight-kilometre walk, with or without dog, helps raise money for the centre. Call 723-4461 or 427-5839 for more information. RUMMAGE SALE Clothing and fabrics will be among the items offered at the Hadassah rummage sale at Beth Zion Synagogue, 144 King St. E., Oshawa, on June 2,9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VOLUNTEER NIGHT A YMCA volunteer "Ap- preciation Night" will be held Wed- nesday, June 10 at Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village. Call 668-6868 for more information. GM SHOWCASE The General Motors arts and crafts committee will hold its 13th annual show May 29 to June 12 in the Michael Starr Building, King and Centre Sts., Oshawa. Special guest at the May 29 (7:30 p.m.) opening ceremony will be Isabel McLaughlin, daughter of the late Col. R.S. McLaughlin. Admission is free. ALZHEIMER The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region offers a Family Support Group on Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. in St. Mark's United Church Hall, 201 Centre St. S. Whitby. For mor information, Call 576-2567. SPRING MAKEO VER Kelly Robinson of Merle Norman Cosmetics will give advice on skin care and make-up at Whitby Public Library, Monday, June 1, 7 p.mt. Register at the children's desk or call 668-6531. No charge. PHoTO DISPLAY Wo rks by the Whitby Photographic Club are on display at Whitby Public Library until May 30o. There is also a display of the history of the County Town Singers, having their 20th anniversary this year. SCOTT BEAMES gets a hug from team mascot Marty Marathoner, as members of the Scarborough Marathoners Softball team were at the Oshawa cen- tre last Saturday promoting their attempt to play 110 hours of softball from June 8 to June 13 at Iroquois Park. The Marathoners are looking for teams aged 9 or 80 interested in challenging them. Call Ken at 264- 3001. Free Press photo 'Musical Memories'lwill wind up theatre season Whitby Little Theatre is winding up their 1986-87 season with two productions. On June 5 and 6 star- ting at 8 p.m. they are presenting a musical review entitled "A Night of Musical Memories" directed by Garvin Farr. Scholarship The Rotary Club of Whitby is looking for a local resident age 18 to 28 eligible for the Rotary graduate school scholarship program for study in 1988-89. . The candidate must have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Study will be for nine months in a country outside of Canada. The scholarship, worth about $20,000, covers round-trip airfare and all education and accom- modations costs. Applicants must have an outstanding educational (and in some cases professional) record. Those interested can call Fraser Stewart at 668-6868 before June 15. The cast is a cross-section of members of the Little Theatre and they will be presenting songs and music from favorite shows. Following the show there will be dancing in the Regal Room up- stairs, with a light late lunch being served, all for $10 per person. Half of all proceeds are going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tickets from Middleton's Stationery on Dundas St. W., Whit- by or at the door on performance nights. St. John Week in June Mayor Bob Attersley recently presented St. John Ambulance chairman John Visser with a proclamation to declare the first week in June (1-7) as St. John Week in Whitby. Residents in Whitby can attend an information night Tuesday, June 2 at 7 to 9 p.m. All those attending may enter a draw for a first aid kit. For further information regar- ding plans call 668-9006. VON MEETING The annual meeting of the Durham regional branch of the Vic- torian Order of Nurses will be held Tuesday, June 2 at the Magic Car Restaurant, 145 King St. W., Oshawa. Guest speaker will be Don Wasylenki, former psychiatrist-in- chief at Whitby Psychiatric Hospital. Cost is $17. Dinner at 6:45 p.m., business meeting starts at 8 p.m. NDP NOMINATION NDP members from the riding of Durham West (Ajax-Pickering) will choose their future election candidate on the night of June 4 at the CAW Hall, 140 Hunt St., Ajax. CONCERT The Henry Street High School band will be performing in the gazebo at the Rotary Centennial Park on Wednesday, May 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. All are invited to attend. WHITBY-OSHAWA BRANCH The Whitby-Oshawa branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will hold next meeting on Tuesday, June 2 from 7:15 to 10 p.m. in the auditorium of the Whitby Public Library, at 405 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Guest speaker will be Greg Harris who will discuss land record research. For further information call Steve Wood at 668-1362 or Janis Richardson at 985-9086. WALK-A-THON The Salvation Army will hold a walk-a-thon at the Salvation Army Citadel (John and Simcoe Sts., Oshawa) on May 30, starting at 11 a.m. Sponsor sheets are available at the temple. For more infor- mation call Marie Esteves at 434- 6257. QUILT SHOW The New parish quilt and antique show will be held from 3 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, at the parish hall, All Saints Anglican Church, Dundas St. W., Whitby. Admission is $3. Tea to be served. TORCH RUN Durham Regional Police will take part in the Ontario-wide "Tor- ch Run" June 3. Pledges are made to support the mentally handicap- ped. For more information call In- spector Don Martin at Oshawa headquarters (ext. 285) or any police officer. COFFEE HOUR Join the Teaspoon of Sugar ladies' coffee hour for a delicious learning experience by Nancy Nesbitt, along with guest speaker Pauline Mallory, wife of late pastor Allan Mallory, at Whitby Christian Assembly, 100 Rossland Rd. W., Thursday, May 28, 9:30 - 11 a.m. Nursery supervision provided. Ph. 666-2256. CORPORATE CHALLENGE The Corporate Challenge will be held May 30 at Oshawa Civic Fields. For more information call C. Gatis at 434-6716. Host family wanted Interculture Canada is looking for a Whitby family to act as host family for Monika Skar, a young girl from Yoyenenga, Norway. She was selected by her country to study in Canada for the 1987-88 school year. For more information call toll free 1-800-361-1879. CAREL VAN HOOF of the Whitby Legion branch demonstrates a shoeshine unit being sold by Legion, members in Ontario to raise funds for Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto where 550 veterans receive permanent care. Free Press photo 1 i