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Whitby Free Press, 26 Oct 1994, p. 24

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Pagé,124, Whitby Free Press, 'Wedneàday, Octobeir 26, 1'gi4 ORGANIC GROWERS The Durham Canadian Organic Growers will meet tonight (Wendesday), 7:30 p.m., at the Whitby courthouse on Roesland Road. Jim Lawrence will discuss 'Home Farm' in Brighton, a projeet of Jaywin Farms . which preserves disappearing heritage breeds. His slide show wiil illustrate rare C lant and animai breeds found on is historical farm property. Phono 434-6231 for more information. ROLLER SKATING Come to Wheelies Friday niornings for parent and child roler skating fun, 9:30 te il a.m. ($3 per child). -Free admission and free coffee for aduit caregivers. F.or information, cail 666-1272. TEACHERS Superannuated Teachers of Ontario, District 28, Durham Region, convenes its annual business and dinner moting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club, Pickering. The social hour commences at il a.m. and the business meeting at noon. Inciuded in the business meeting 'will be the awarding of bursaries te seven Durham high sehool graduates now attending Durham Coliege. Ail retired teachers of Durham are welcome. For further information contact Ross White at 725-3413. BRJDAL SHOW Bridai Show'94, featuring 1995 bridai fashions, wil ho held on Sunday, Nov. 13, 1 to 4:30 p.m. att Jackson's Touch of Ciass new banquet hall, 104 Consumers Dr., Whidtby. Free admission and door prizes. Advance registration enters -brides in an early bird draw. For more information cal 436-2397 or 745-6620. MEETING The Ajax Fibromyalgia Support Group will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesdày, Nov. 2, 7:130 to 9 p.m., at the» Durham *Regional Police station,- 990 Westney Rd. S. (at Harwood Avenue), Ajax. Ail individuels with fibromyaigia and' medical associates are weicome. For further information, contact Carolyn (683-6020) or Sandie (576-6759). F Non.roift wchcmare ased In Whltby or have a substantial Whitby membership may place their upcomnlng meetings or activities on this page at no cost. Prohit muirng or noo.Wtrit, *lom Mwk' f.rOlI Frday a Spmr ROTARY CLUB of Whitby Sunrise prizes range from $20 to $1 ,200, and president Peter Irvine (left) celebrates proceeds are used for community after selling a cash calendar to AI Heard. projects. The calendars are available Club members hope to seli 3,000 of the from any Sunrise member or by calling $20 calendars. Purchasers are entered in 432-0928. a draw a day for the entire year. Daily Photo'by Mark Reesor, Whtby Free Press Iaoos cJIEHt shows CRAFT & BAKESALE Palmerston Avenue Com- munity School will hold a craft and bake sale on Nov. 26, 9 a.m. te, noon. Rentai fee per table is $15, plus a donation of a craft or bake item. For further information cail 666-0959. CIIRSTMAS BAZAAR On Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., a Christmas Village Bazaar will ho held at Ail Saints' Anglican Church, 300 Dundas St. W., Whitby. Featured wil ho warm muffins and coffee during the morning at the Village Cafe. For lunch, homemade soup, sandwiches and squares will ho served. In ' Candy Cane Lane' there wil ho a wide variety of baking, chocolates, homemade fudge and preserves. There wil ho crafts, knitting and a sulent auction barn where there will ho many items and services to ho on. BAZAAR A bazaar will ho held on Saturday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m. te 3 p.m., at Wrhitby Serniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S., Whitby. There will ho novelties, Christmas decorations, crafts, hand knits, baked goods, a raflie and tea rooni. For more information cal 668-1424. CRAYI'SHOW The llth annual Christmas craft show will ho held at Col. J .E. Farewell Public School, 810 McQuay Blvd., on Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There wili ho more than 40 tables of crafts. Admission is free. Proceeds go to school projects. BRAZAAR The Catholic Women's Longue of Holy Family Paish will hold its annual Christmas bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring crafts, Christmnas decorations, knitted goods, baked goods, pen ny raffle, bargai n barn, gaines, draws, lunch and more. RAZAAR AND AUCTION St. Mark's United Church 2th annual bazaer and progressive auction will ho held on Saturday, Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 201 Centre St. (at Coiborne Street), Whitby. There will ho a "Leap By A Loon' progressive auction with an abundance of items, frm sweater and woodwork te catered dinners and swimming lessons, going te the highest bidder. In addition, there will ho a haunted house for children of aIl ages. Soup and sandwich lunch served froni il a.m. te 1 p.m. Cost is $4 per person ($2 for children under 6). For more information, contact Becky Fyfe at 430-2867. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Catholic Women's Longue of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church presents its Christmas Magic Bazaar on Nov,. 19, 9 a.m. to, 3 p.m., at the St. John the Evangeiist Parish Centre, 903 Giffard St., Whitby. The bazaar will feature haked goods, a ton room, Big 25, country craft, white elephant, as well as knitted and sewn items. Proceeds will go to the parish and other charities. SOGII The Save Our General H-ospi- tal citizens' committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., in the meeting room at Cofféee Tme Donuts at Garden Street and Rossland Road, Whitby. SAVE-A-LIFE Durham Save-A-Life wiIl offer CPR training (basic rescuer, basic reedertification, infant/ child) in November and Decem- ber in Oshawa and Ajax. Cal 683-1041 to register or for more information. PARENT AND TOT St. Mark's Parent and Tot meets on Tuesdays, 9:10 and 11:10 a.m. Each seven-week session offers qualified care and appropriate activity for infants and children up to age 5. A separate parents' program includes guest speakers, crafts, outingfs and social tinie. The registration fee covers ail child care, materiais, refreshments, craft supplies and speaker fées. Registration for fall is limited and begins imniediately. For information, cal Lynda at 430-1375. I risiiti és entreI HALLOWEEN DANCE There wilI be a masquerade bail on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Whitby Seniors' Activity Centre, 801 Brock St. S. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., dancing starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $4 at the door. There will be prizes for best costumes and a ight lunch served. Bian Smith wviII provide the music. 'I MONEY SHOW 'Durham Coin '94,'a show and sale of coins, tokens and paper money, wiMl ho held by the Osh- awa & District Coin Club on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pickering Town Centre. Admission is free. For more information, cail 728-1352. ,vil At Me resource centre MOVING THROUGH ANGER The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offering a four-session workshop, about dealing with anger, at the Ministry cf Revenue Building, 33 King St. E., Oshawa,, on Tuesdays, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, from 7 te 9 p.m. To register for the workshop ($32 per person), cal 433-0386, ext. 26. Pre- rogistration and pre-payment are required. PARENT SKILLS SERIES The Famuly Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offening a series cf four workshops for parents of childroa aged 1 ta 10. 'Understanding Your Child's Mishohaiour' on Thursday, Nov. 3; 'Discipline Without Punishinent' on Thursday, Nov. 10; 'Building Your Child's Self Esteem' on Thursdey, Nov. 17; 'Talking and Listening With Childron' on Thursday, Nov. 24. Workshops wvil eho hld from 7 ta 9 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic School, 357 Simroe St. S., Oshawa. The cost is $24 for the series of four workshops or $8 for each separateiy. Pre-registration is required. For more information or te register, cail 433-0386, ext. 26. CREATWVE CHRISTMAS The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offering a workshop with suggestions, ideas and activitios for parents te, use with their own families at home. The workshop will ho heid at Kinark Child & Family Centre, 1916 Dundas St. E., Whitby on Thursday, Nov. 3, 7 te 9 p.m., and the foc is $8 per person. Pre-registration is required. To register cal] 433-0386, ext. 26. PARENTING FOR FATHIERS The Family Education Resource Centre of Kinark is offeri ng on four-session workshop for men who are expecting the birth cf a child or already have a child at home. The group will ho held at the Children Services Centreo, 1650 Dundas St. E., Whitby, starting Tuesday, Nov. 8, froni 7 té 9 p.m. The cost is $32 per person. For more information or to regfister for this study group caîll 433-0386, ext. 26. HOSPITAL FUNDfflSER Barbecued sausageo a bun will ho sold at thet'Whitby Mal on Saturday, Oct. 29, il a.-M. to 3 p.m., to raise funds for Whitby General Hospital: The fundraiser has been organized by Dennis Fox, east ward candidate in the upcoming municipal election. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Whitby/Oshawa Branch (Region of Durham) of the Ontario Genealogical Society wilI meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m., at Henry Street High Schooi cafeteria, 614,Henry St. Chief Gary Edgar, of the Mississauga Scugog Island lst Nation Indiana, wiIl speak on the 'History of the Indians of the Area. Ail welcome. For further -information, contact Marion at 683-2476 or Besie at 723-7460. IABT & STROKE 'The Women, Heart & Stroke Breakfast Symposium' will ho held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 7:30 to 9 a.m., at LeGala convention centre, south Whitby., Cardiolo- gst Dr. Michael Freeman and H eart & Stroke Foundation research department spokesper- son Corinne Hodgson. will ho speakers. Tickets ($25) can ho obtained by calling 686-1521. CAR RALLY St. John the Evangelist Church is hosting a car rally on Saturday, Nov. 5. The rally wiil start at il a.m. from the church parking lot at 903 Giffard St., Whitby. Entry foc is $10 in advance, $12 on rally day. Refreshments will ho avaiiabie foliowing the rally. Everyone welcome. For . more information, call Bob at 430-3871. CPR During CPR Month, Noveme- ber, St. John Ambulance, Dur- ham Region branch, wiil -olter Heartsaver CPR training, a four- hour course. Onul 434-7800 for more information. IIAUNTED HOUSE Fairview Lodge, 632 Dundas St. W., will host its annual <Haunted House'--- .today (Wednesday) and Thursday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m... Admission is $1. ONE PARENT FAMILIES~ The Oshawa. chapter of the One Parent FanMilies Association wili meet on Tuèsday, Nov. 1, 8 p.m., at 432 Simcoe St. S., Osh- awa. AIl single parents are wei- come. Onul 728-1011 or 432-2684 for more information. STAMP CLUB The Oshawa Stamp Club will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m., in the cafeteria at O'Neiil CVI. Collectors and guests weicome. For more informçttion cail Roy at 728-2599.

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