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The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, March 15,1997 Page 7 SATURDAY, MARCH 15 DOWN EAST NIGHT -- The Lions Club of Newcastle is sponsoring a celebration of eastern Canadian culture with music and food of the Maritimes. Featured artists include local singer/song-writer Charley Anderson and the Derek Pilgrim Band and Newfoundland recording artist Roy Payne. The event will take place at the Newcastle Community Hall on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 9 p.m. Admission price includes a buffet. buffet. Tickets are $20 and are available at Newcastle Photographic 987-3409 or Newcastle Auto Collision. non-judgemental role models to young girls. Please call 725- 9300 to get involved. THURSDAY, MARCH 20 CHAMBER SPEAKER -- The Oshawa/Clarington Chamber of Commerce invites interested members of the public to hear Peregrine Chairman and CEO Edward J. Guida speak at the 69th annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 20 at the Oshawa Holiday Inn. The meeting begins at 6 p.m., with dinner dinner at 7 p.m. For reservations call 728-1683. SUNDAY, MARCH 16 GUITAR MAINTENANCE -- Guitar teacher Ted Davidson will be giving a workshop on guitar maintenance, history and repair on Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at King Street Bar & Grill in Bowmanville. All are welcome. This event is hosted by the Songwriters Artists Musicians Society (SAMS). MONDAY,MARCH 17 THE COST OF EDUCATION -- The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic School Board will hear public input regarding the 1997 budget at a meeting scheduled for March T7th, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Stephen's Elementary School on Rhonda Blvd. in Bowmanville. The local budget talk in Bowmanville is one of four public meetings meetings hosted by the PVNC Board. Written submissions to trustees are also encouraged. TUESDAY, MARCH 18 BUSINESS BREAKFAST -- The March 18th Breakfast meeting of the Clarington Business Group will feature a discussion discussion on the future for small business in the community. The meeting takes place at Silk's Café, 73 King St. W, in Bowmanville at 7:30 a.m. Admission is $8 and includes continental continental breakfast. Register in advance at 697-3132. ASTAIRE DANCERS -- See the Smile Theatre's production of "Fred and Adele Astaire" at the Baseline Community Centre on March 18th. 7:30 p.m. This dramatization about the brother and sister dance team who gained fame during the 1930s is presented presented by- the Clarington Older Adult Centre. Admission is $8. This production runs again at the Orono Town Hall on Saturday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m.. FRIDAY, MARCH 21 CARIBBEAN MUSIC -- Syncona, a Caribbean musical group, will perform at the Newcastle Public School on Friday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m. Come and enjoy an evening filled with melodies and rhythms of the West Indies. Advance tickets are available by calling 987-5542 or 987-4820.Cost is $3. All ages welcome. MURDER MYSTERY -- On Friday, March 21, the Port of Newcastle hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. Enjoy an evening out and help support the community programs of the Newcastle Optimist Club. Bar opens at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 987-5251. FOR YOUR INFORMATION NEW CLUB IN TYRONE -- A new club for adults invites new members to join in the fun, games, music, excellent speakers speakers and super luncheons. The group meets the first Wednesday of every month at Tyrone Hall. If you would like more information information call 623-9186. COMMUNICATION SKILLS -- The First Oshawa International Training in Communication group (ITC) helps develop speaking, listening and evaluating skills for home, work and public life. Practice in a friendly, supportive environment. environment. The group meets next on Thursday, March 27 6:45 p.m. at the Durham Board of Education, 400 Taunton Road in Whitby, Rm. 2013. ••••••••• •EMERGENCY ACTION -- Do you know what to do in the event of a sudden injury or illness? Red Cross first aid courses will be held in Oshawa on March 22 and 23. For registration information call 723-2933. OLDER ADULTS MEET -- Seniors! Come out and enjoy line dancing, cards and a guest speaker at the Tuesday, March 18th, Clarington Older Adult program held at the Lions Centre on Beech Ave. Line dancing starts at 9 a.m., cards at TO a.m. and the Osteoporosis Support Group meets from 9 to 10 a.m. At 10:15 a.m. Dorothy Tickner will speak about Sharing and Communication. Donations for the food bank are requested, preferably baby food, canned stews, or other complete meals and canned meats. Square dancing starts at 1 p.m. Low cost lunch and transportation can be arranged by calling Community Care 623-2261. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 BE A BIG SISTER -- The Big. Sisters of Oshawa Whitby Clarington will be holding their monthly orientation meeting on March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Big Sisters office located at 555 Wentworth St. E„ in Oshawa. Big Sisters provide caring, JAMES R. YANCH Trustee in Bankruptcy Offering all insolvency services including personal and corporate bankruptcies OSHAWA 122 Albert St. - 721 -7506 Ajax: 50 Commercial Ave. - 619-1473 Cobourg: 72 King St. W. - 372-4744 Saturday and evening appointments available. FREE initial consultation, ©j.p. Quality Body Work Quality Painting FREE ESTIMATES ON BOTH INSURANCE AND NON-INSURANCE WORK Open 5 Days a Week Monday through Friday 166 King Street East Telephone 623-3396 ©j.p. INCOME TAX HELP -- Community Care volunteers are available to do income tax for seniors in their own homes or clients can leave their papers at the office (King & Scugog Streets) for completion. Volunteers have completed a Revenue Canada Tax Volunteer Workshop. This service is for people with income under $25,000 per person and no rental properties. Call 623-2261 for assistance. IN THE WEEKS AHEAD ACROBATS -- Acronix, a team of high school gymnasts from Fraser Valley Adventist Academy in British Columbia; will give a public performance on Monday, March 24, at 7:15 p.m. at Dr. Ross Tilley Public School, located off Baseline Mature Challenging 18 Hole Quality Golf Course JOIN WITH A MEMBERSHIP NOW! Book your 1997 Tournament, Banquet, Wedding, Party or Dance Middle Rd., Bowmanville (1 Mile North of Bowmanville/1 Mile South of Taunton Rd.) BOWMANVILLE COUNTRY CLUB [ (905)623-2670 TjTI Debt Crisis? Free Initial Consultation • stop creditor harassment • creditor proposals • personal and business bankruptcies We can help. 1-800-372-7337 Toronto (416) 635-7337 Harold Brief Associates Limited Trustee in Bankruptcy Road, just west of Waverley Rd. in Bowmanville. Their show will offer entertainment of all ages. PANCAKE BREAKFAST -- The Courtice North Public School parent council is holding a Pancake Breakfast on March 22 starting at 9 a.m. in the school gym. Family admission is $5. Tickets are available at the door or through students. Tacky the clown will entertain, and Principal Fred Mandryk will don the chef's hat. Proceeds go to the Courtice Community Complex. BUNNY BRUNCH -- Come meet the Easter Bunny and his friends at the Easter Bunny Brunch Saturday, March 22 at the Bowmanville Lions Club on Beech Ave. There will an Easter egg hunt, a petting zoo, and egg coloring and decorating. Admission prices are $3 for kids under 12, $5 for kids over 12 or $ 15 for a family of four. All proceeds go to Lions Club youth activities. CRAFT EXHIBITION -- The Visual Arts Centre opens its thirteenth annual Winter's Harvest craft exhibition on Sunday, March 23, from 1 to 3:30.p.m. Wood, clay, fibre and fabric are some of the media explored in this show which features a wide range of crafts from around the province. Cash awards are given in various categories. The juror is Kai Chan of Toronto. MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL -- Purple Woods Conservation Area (north of Oshawa) at the southeast corner of Simcoe Street and the 10th Concession, hosts its 21st annual maple syrup festival daily until March 16 and on March 22, 23, 29, 30 and April 5 and 6. Attractions include a horse-drawn wagon, sugar bush tours, pancakes, maple syrup and wood carving demonstrations. Open 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. General admission admission is $2 for adults and $1 for kids and seniors. For more information call CLOCA 579-0411 ext. 30. Hooper's Jewellers ... 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