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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-10-27, Page 34PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016. Entertainment & Leisure Local planner chosen for Dancing with the Stars Time to learn Huron County Planner Sandra Weber, left, and her partner for Huron County Victim Services' annual Dancing with the Stars fundraiser Herb Runstedler have some special performances planned for the event this weekend. Weber, who had never danced much before, has had to start from the bottom, but is confident in what she's learned. (Denny Scott photo) Wawanosh 4-H Club holds fifth meeting By Jolande Oudshoorn The fifth meeting of the Boot Scooten' Crew began on Oct. 14 at Auburn Hall. Loretta Higgins started the meeting with the 4-H pledge and roll call of every member introducing the friend they brought to the meeting. Leader Eileen George led the group with a warm-up dance of the "Bunny Hop". Next, with a little bit of instructions for the friends, the group performed the popular Chicken Dance. Loretta then led the group with the moves to "Bush Party" as her year-end project. She went through the steps — moving from one step to the next, the club did all four walls before the music was added to the dance. To change it up, members learned the "Conga", with members taking turns taking the lead. For the rest of the meeting, the club practised the dances learned at previous meetings; Electric Slide, Boot Scoot Boogie BUY? SELL? TRY CLASSIFIED and Wagon Wheel. Loretta and leader Meagan Higgins did a great job remembering all the steps. To finish, the club practised Mamma Maria and Cotton Eyed Joe. The club ended with a snack break and the motto. The next meeting will be on Nov. 4 with the Achievement Program being held at the Auburn Pumpkin Party on Oct. 29. By Denny Scott The Citizen Belgrave-area Huron County Planner Sandra Weber is taking to the dance floor as part of the Victim Services of Huron County Dancing with the Stars fundraiser this weekend. Weber, who will be dancing with professional dancer Herb Runstedler, who is in his third year with the fundraiser, was brought on as a dancer through the summer. "The executive director called me up one day back in May and said they were looking for celebrity dancers and asked if anyone from the planning department would be interested in participating," she said. "I decided it would be a great thing to do. We talked about the time commitment and I signed up, thinking it would be a great opportunity to help out Huron County Victim Services and to learn to dance." The fundraiser, which is held at the Goderich Knights of Columbus Centre on Saturday, will be something of a trial -by -fire for Weber, who hasn't danced before. "I've got no background in dance, so it's been a steep learning curve," she said. "Some of the couples practise for a year, or up to a year, but myself and Paul [Hallahan of Blyth's Orr Insurance office] came on later. We're both excited to learn to dance and come up with a routine." She said she spent her first two months of practice just learning how to dance, and that the following two months have been learning her routines. She said the most difficult part so far is learning to move her hands and feet independent of each other. "My hands and feet have to move in different directions at the same time," she said. "It's difficult." Weber's dances are a cha-cha and a swing, but, beyond that, she said she couldn't give any tips as to what the audience could expect. She did say that the event's proximity to Halloween may have worked its way into her performance, however. She said she was happy to join the roster because it gives her a chance to meet people outside of a professional capacity, something that she believes the organizers were aiming for. "I guess they were looking for someone that is involved with the public across the county and the work I do with the Huron County Planning and Development Department does that," she said. "I work with the public, municipal councils and agencies." Weber is excited to be helping out Victims Services because she believes they are a great cause. "They are there, 24 hours a day, seven days a week for folks in our community that have been a victim of crime, trauma or a similar circumstance," she said. "They really are a needed service in the community." For more information about the event, look for Victim Services of Huron County on Facebook or call 519-600-4108. Festival seeks supper groups By Denny Scott The Citizen The Blyth Festival is looking for a few good community groups to participate in its country suppers throughout the 2017 Blyth Festival Season. The suppers are held Friday and Saturday nights throughout the Festival season which runs mid-June through early September. The meals, which are typically held off-site, give community groups an opportunity to host a great meal and fundraise at the same time. Blyth Festival Audience Services Manager Lisa Harper explained that, over the past few years, several groups have moved on from the popular program, opening space for other groups to get involved. The proceeds from the event are split with approximately 80 per cent of the ticket price going to the group and 20 per cent to the Festival. Harper said that, while most of the groups hosting meals are in town, some groups host meals in other communities like Walton. Currently, Blyth's Trinity Anglican Church, Blyth United Church, the Blyth Legion and Legion Ladies Auxiliary host events in Blyth and the Walton Hall board hosts meals as well. There are approximately 24 suppers per season, starting at 6:15 p.m. and between 880 and 1,260 www.movielinks.ca long distance?1-800-265-3438 Get entertainment information on the Entertainment section of our website at www.northhuron.on.ca people attend the events annually. Whether the new kitchen facility at Memorial Hall, part of the ongoing renovations at the site set to be concluded before the Blyth Festival season in 2017, will be able to serve as a home away from home for community groups has yet to be determined. While representatives from Blyth Arts and Cultural Initiative 14/19 Inc., who are currently overseeing the property, have said the Blyth Festival will have access to use the entire hall as they see fit during the time the Festival season is on, a decision about whether the meals can be hosted there or not is yet to be decided. Harper said the suppers are sought after by not only people attending the theatre but also by people just looking for a good meal. "The suppers are open to the public," she said. "We encourage folks to come for supper and a play. We think the two things go better together. Getting a homemade meal can be part of a great evening out" A country supper meeting will be taking place on Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. at the Blyth Festival administrative building at 423 Queen Street. All community groups interested in being a part of the tradition are welcome. For more information on the country suppers, call Harper at 519- 523-9300 extension 206 or e-mail info @ blythfestival.com Learn theSGI�Gh!G� Btjth East Side Dance 273 Hamilton St., Blyth • 519-523-4590 Visit us on Facebook Brodhagen & District Chamber of Commerce Dance to DIANE & THE CAVALIERS Saturday, November 12 Doors open 7:00 pm Dance starts 9:00 pm at the Brodhagen Community Centre Admission $10. each Lunch provided Check out www.brodhagencommunitycentre.com Murray and Olene were married October 27, 1956