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The Citizen, 1998-01-28, Page 19NOTHING ON EARTH COULD COME BETWEEN THEM. 7:30 PM NITELY SAT. & SUN. MAT. 1:30 PM (DRAMA) BEST DIRECTOR LAMES CAMERON REST ORIGINAL SCORE E ntertainment THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 1998. PAGE 19. Dining for Seniors does survival quiz Christmas voucher campaign cause for rejoicing at Festival Excellent sales from the Christmas voucher campaign are cause for rejoicing at the Blyth Festival this year. "It's extra applause for Janet Amos' terrific last season," said Blyth's new Artistic Director Anne Chislett. "It's a response to the terrific savings we offered," says General Manager Karen Stewart. "It was Karen's design for the bright red brochure," says Box Office Manager Fran Cook. "It's because of the timely announcement of the 24th season," says Festival Board President Keith Roulston. Or, as one theatre-goer wrote_ on her voucher brochure, perhaps it's because, "Blyth Festival is relevant, refreshing and makes one feel good and/or think. It brings theatre to some who wouldn't experience it usually and it's affordable." Whatever the reason, voucher sales have soared close to 50 per cent above sales figures for the same period last year, and spirits at the Festival are at an all-time high. Especially encouraging is the fact that those voucher buyers who elect to see all four plays by purchasing an Adventure Pack have doubled in number. • As the Christmas sales figures have traditionally been an accurate reflection of audience interest, the 1998 season is off to a great start. The brochure will be out with the crocus and the box office opens when the first daffodils bloom. Money-saving Festival vouchers are available until Opening Night (June 26). Vouchers can be exchanged for tickets when the Box Office opens April 6 to members and April 20 to the general public. For a brochure or more informa- tion, call (519) 523-9300. Doon plans seedy event Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doon is hosting its third annual "Seedy Saturday". This event, held at the Curatorial Centre, is a celebration of the Canadian gardening heritage emphasizing the history of seeds and the importance of heritage seeds in maintaining a diverse gene pool in modern horticulture. "Seedy Saturday" brings to a close Doon Heritage Crossroad's celebration of Heritage Week. A community seed exchange table will be set up where local gardeners can swap their favourite heirloom seeds with those brought in by other _gardeners. Local seed distributors plan to attend bringing with them a range of "Heritage" and other specialty seed. Expect to discover many unique or hard to find seeds. Gardening workshops will be held throughout the day by local experts, including members of the Kitchener Master Gardeners Association. Displays of old seed catalogues and seed packages will also be featured on this day. Admission is $2 per person, payable at the door. Dolan Heritage Crossroads is a non-profit living history museum owned and operated by the Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Swingers celebrate Burns The Huron-Bruce Swingers are up and at it again in the New Year starting the winter session on Jan. 8 and following that with a Hat Night on Jan. 14. Ribbons, flowers and feathers from the 60s and 70s came out of the closet for that night. On Jan. 21, the Swingers celebrated Robbie Burns Night wearing the traditional plaids, eating Scottish scones and swinging and California twirling to the music of the pipes played by Archie Purdon clad in his kilt. The Swingers would like to invite all to their specials dances coming up. On Thursday, March 12, they will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with their caller Neva McVittie. The annual Spring Dance will be on Saturday, April 18 with guest caller, Charlie McClure. All the Swinger dances are held at Brookside School which is located south of Lucknow. Thirty-six diners were in attendance when Brussels Dining for Seniors met on Jan. 22 at the Brussels United Church. Leah Vollrath, co-ordinator welcomed all present. Ruth Sauve led in singing grace. Those present celebrating birthdays were served candlelit dessert while others sang Happy Birthday. Those honoured were: Levi Carter, Jan. 22; Leona Armstrong, Jan. 24; Bob Topham and Edna Evers, Jan. 27 and Jessie Clark, Jan. 28. Door prize winner was Norma Toulouse and 50/50 draw winner was Dini Nethery. Co-ordinator, Joan vanderMeer led all in a wilderness survival worksheet which was completed individually and as several small groups. It was obvious by the number of incorrect answers, most would not survive 24 hours in the wilderness. The next meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 12. The theme will be Valentines. Entertainment will be a heart quiz and a skit performed by Ruth Sauve and Nelva Scott. Anyone wishing to share a special Valentine gift, card, or story is encouraged to bring it along. ts.13 TO4 KED TWIN CINEMA SURROUND SOUND STEREO LIsTowlf.t. 291-3070 STARTS FRIDAY CINEMA 17:30 PM nu TITANIC WEEK SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEE 2 P.M. PG DOORS OPEN 6 XVNO ADVANCE TICKET SALES CINEMA 2 7 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY MATINEE 2 & 4 P.M MR. MAGOO LESLIE NIELSEN 9 PM PG WAG THE DOG DUSTIN HOFFMAN, ROBERT DENIRO Making a memory Cameron Dykstra and his dad, Andrew were participating in the "Walk for Memories" at St. Anne's Secondary School in Clinton on Saturday. Proceeds went to the Alzheimer Society. St. Anne's raised $1,300, Seaforth District High School raised $1,500, Goderich District Collegiate Institute raised $2,000, F.E. Madill in WIngham raised $2,100 and South Huron District High School in Exeter raised $830, for a total of $7,730. 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