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Page 12, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, Augut 3, 199 Culen Countr Weekend; Prescott Brown, the 1993 Juno Award-winning 'Country Group of the Year,' andrising country star Loi Yates will perform at Cullen Gardens Aug. 12 and 13, respectively. l'ebands are te highlight an all new Country Weekend at the gardens and midniature village which starts at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug 12 and runs, te 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13. The concerts are free with admission te the Gardens. Tracey Pregeott, of Prescott A rodeo, 'S p rit of the West Weekend,' will be held in Clare- mont, northPickering, on Aug. 6 and 7. Barrel-racing, bareback riding, Brown, was the youngest sibling in the group 'Tamily Brown" which consistently proved te be Canada's premniere country set. Now, teamed with her hébad and her brother, multi-award winners Randaf Prescott and Barry Brown, Prescott Brown's3 newest release *is 'Already Restless.' Yates has long been a favourite on Toronte "alternative country/rock" acene. In the raid- eighties, along with ban&s like Blue Rodeo and Prairie Qyster, steer wrestling caif roping and bull riding wifl be anxong the events. For more information caîl 905- 649-3841. OUTDOOR INN Capig*canoeing*- Ciothing & Equipment S Extended One More Week \ Bpo ular Demand! TENTS (Limited Quantities) Offer expires z Sat.Aug.6, K 1E--I. T y 905-668-0474 305 Brook St. North, WhitbX Hours: Mon.-Wed. 10-8, Thurs.& Fri. 10-9, Saturday 9:30- DISCOUNT HOBBIES Planes - Trains - R.C. Cars Rockets - Plastic Models Aui la ,\~RoIe Playing Gamnes S214 Dundas St. E. ERHGE E Wh ltby 430-2236 Yates and her band helped make steteons and cowboy boots cool. Recently she had the chance te write and record in Nashville and now bas a recording contract with Virgin Music for bier new album ' Breaking Point' which includes "the rootsy pop" of tle flrst single, 'Make A Liar Out 0f Me.' Prescott Brown will perform Friday, Aug. 12, fromi 7 to 9 p.m. te lead off the country weekend. Yates wilI perform Saturday, Aug. 13 from 7 te 9 p.m. Festivities include barbecue of hip of beef, pork ribe and chicken wings, a beer and wine garden in the Floral Ruins, and afternoon face painting for the ids. On Sundày the Cullen Garden cast 0f peerrmers present the musical review Canada Coast te Coast at 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and a puppet show at 2:30 p.m. To a eiseluthe whatu BLUE JAYS BALL GAME The Whitby Senios'd Activity Centre invites members to attend the Blue Jaya-Cleveland Indians bail game on Aug. 10. There is reserved seating in rows 1 to 4 behind right field. Tickets are $17. Cal 668-1424. LING WITHCANCER iÀving WVith Cancer, a children's support group for children deallng with cancer either personally or with a parent or sibiing meets fromn 7 te, 8:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Church, 91 Kings Cresent, Ajax. Fer more information, oeil Lynn Nazarko at 686-1516. HER[TAGE PICNIC Whitby Psychiatric Hospital, celebrating its 75th anniversar this year, wiii host a- 'Heritage Picnic' on Wednesday Aug. 10 fromn 10 a.m. te 4 p.m. on the hospital grounds. The picnic includes' antique cars, iites,- costumes, a flea market, music (by Sound Stream) and much more. There will be a barbecue lunch fromn 11:30 a.m. te, 1:30 p.m. which wil offer "great food at yesterday's prices.' Free admission. ONE PARENT FAMILlES The Oshawa chapter of the One Parent Familles Association wiil meet Tuesday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., for coffee and chat, at 432 Simcoe St. S. For more information oel 728-1011 or 432-2684. WORKSHIOP On Saturday, Aug. 13 the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authorîty will hast a free Project Purpie workshop in the picnic sheiter (area #3) at Heber Down Conservation Ares, 7:30 p.m. The workshop wiii be conducted by the Project Purpie- team sponsored by the Federation of Anglers and Hunters. Purpie loosestrife is a weed that graduaIly takes over wetiands and chokes out ail native vegetation, creating a dense purpie landscape almost totally devoid of wildlife.- For more Iinformatioin, cali the authority at (905) 579-0411. STORYTELLING 'Lazy crazy daze of summer,' a orelfing session, will b. heid onTuraday Aug% 18, 2:25 te 3 p.m., at the- ibPuiblie Libr- ary Reestration, 70 those aged 5 te 1, began Aug. 2. ONE PARENT FAM[LES The Oshawa chapter of the One Parent Familles Association will hoid a bail teurnainant on Aug. 6 and 7, Lakefront West diamonds on Philip 1Murray Ave., Oshawa. Spectators are invited te join in. Reduoed price tickets available for Aug. 20 social and dance. For more information *cali 728- 10 11 or 432-2684.- Conservation Area is located north of Bowrnanville. Take Regional Road 57 north from Bowmanville te the 7th Concession, then go west to Hait Road and north te the area. ELDERISEL BARB3ECUE The Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre's Elderhostel Barbecue is on Aug. 4 at noon. Advise staff of your attendance- by 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 668-1424. AUTUMN.CRAFT SHOW The Contral Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is looking for cr t pole who are interstedin dispoiaying or selling their handiwork at the sixth annuai Autumn Craft Show on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. te 4 p.m. at Enniskillen Conservation Area. Cali 579-0411. CREDrT COUNSELLING The Oshawa & District Credit Counseiling Service is a-- non-profit, community-based agency that has been serving Durham Region since 1970. Cal 579-1951 te aschedule an appointmnent for a free financial asseesment. Tuesday evening appointments availabie. SUPPORT MEETING La Loche League Whitby holds its monthiy breastfeeding support meeting on Thursday, Aug. 11, at 9:30 a.m. The topic is ?fhe Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties.' Mothers, babies, and, expectant mothers welcome. Ca 723-0542 for details, including location of meeting. VOLUNTEER TRAINING Hospice Durham is offering a volunteer training course on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31, 9:30 te 11:45 and 1 te 4 p.m., at the Whitby General Hospital. A $20 registration fee is required te cover material. For more information about the Hospice Durham Volunteer Prograra or te register for the course cal 905-435-5242. CRAFT SHOW Big Sisters Newcastle- Oshawa-Whitby will hold its flrst annual craft show and trade fair on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oshawa Curling Club, 226 Bond St. E., Oshawa. The vendor registration fee is $40. Interested vendors can call 436-0951 for registration forms and information. The deadline for registration is Aug. 15. BAT HK The Centrai Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's Bat Hlike is on Wednesday, Aug. 10 and Thursday, Aug. il at Enniskillen Conservation Area. The hike wiii start from the reception building near the main entrance at 8 p.m. For* more information, cail 579-0411. CLUB CARJB Club Carib of Oshawa Inc. will hold their annual picnic on Sun- day, Aug. 7, at Cear Park in Hampton. There will be games and races for the entire faniily, noon until dusk. Music by DJ Lee. GIANT PICNIC Celebrate Durham '94 and the Tourist Association- of Durham Rodeo to be held localy