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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-09-20, Page 23THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2000. PAGE 23. Entertainment^ Leisure Waiting patiently Festival seeking talent for panto The Blyth Festival is seeking local talent for its Christmas production Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Give or Take). Although the Blyth Festival is a professional theatre during the sum­ mer, the pantomime is a fundraiser that gives members of the communi­ ty a chance to appear on the Blyth Memorial Community Hall stage or behind the scenes. Director Carol Oriold of Wroxeter hopes to begin rehearsals Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. Anyone interest­ ed in participating should contact the Blyth Festival Box Office toll free at 1-877-862-5984 by Friday, Sept. 22. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Give or Take) is a pan­ tomime for all ages that is currently being written by Artistic Director Anne Chislett, along with Keith Roulston of Blyth, Davjd Scott of Seaforth, and Paul Ciufo of Grand Bend. A Christmas pantomime is an English tradition that puts a comic twist on a familiar fairytale, packing it with political jokes and local foibles. A panto is anything but silent, and should not be confused with the performance art of mime. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Give or Take) will run Friday, December 1, and Saturday, Dec. 2. Tickets can be ordered by calling the Blyth Festival Box Office at 1-877-862-5984. Students listened to the opening ceremony speakers under sunny skies and amidst warm tem­ peratures for the annual Belgrave School Fair last Wednesday. After taking in the exhibits and judging categories, there were old-fashioned games and relays to be enjoyed. (Vicky Bremner photo) Donations needed for auction The Blyth Festival auction com- mittee.is currently accepting dona­ tions for its Back Stage Pass fundraising dinner and auction. One by one, items such as a hand­ crafted church pew, accommoda­ tions in Florida, and an autographed Vince Carter basketball have been received. “People have been very generous so far and we’ve come up with some fantastic packages,” said Special Events Co-ordinator Sydney Anderson. “There are still some missing pieces, however. We have the makings for a' bird-watching package, but need a new pair of binoculars,” she added. The Blyth Festival hopes the auc­ tion will raise $30,000 to put towards its capital campaign. “As a not-for-profit organization, fundraising is an integral part of the Festival’s off-season activities,” said Anderson. This rare opportunity for the pub­ lic to be backstage in Blyth Memorial Community Hall will be held Saturday, Oct. 14. Backstage Passes are $30. Anyone wishing to donate an item or purchase tickets should contact Sydney Anderson at (519) 523-4345 by Sept. 30. Nursery plans day for the birds They say it’s for the birds, but bird lovers can enjoy a major learning experience, Sunday, Oct. 1 when they visit Maitland Manor Nursery, RR1, Bluevale. The event, one of two with the first being on Sept. 30 at River Line Nature Company in Goderich, hap­ pens rain or shine. And while admis­ sion is free, pre-registration by Sept. 27 is required at either location. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a presentation by Maitland Manor owner Don Henry and employee Shirley Koch on trees, shrubs, plants and grasses that attract birds and butterflies. The following hour, Tom Dunbar, of River Line Nature Company will discuss the basics of successful bird­ ing before the lunch break at noon. At 1 p.m. a presentation will be made on native plants for natural landscapes. The speaker is Ken Parker of Sweet Grass Gardens. The speaker on Sunday at 2 p.m. will be Ted Cheskey of the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. His topic will be From BIG Plans to Backyard ACTION. At the Saturday event, Dr. Bill Andrews of the University of Toronto will talk on wildlife habitat gardening. , Participants are encouraged to bring their camera for a photo con­ test. A gift certificate of $50 will be rewarded in each of two cate­ gories. It is also recommended that visi­ tors bring a lawn chair and rain gear. Mill committee seeks recipes for cookbook T1 Open House ELMA MUTUAL wishes to congratulate YVONNE KNIGHT upon her retirement after Look Who’s 16! Happy Birthday Girls PARK THEATRE KEANU REEVES GENE HACKHe N ‘REPLACEMENTS Pros on strike Everyday guys get to play. The Gorrie Mill volunteer board is preparing a cook book in time for Christmas gift giving that doesn’t just offer delicious recipies. The Miller’s Cook Book will fea­ ture recipes with a lot of family his­ tory and value, says Linda Henhoeffer, board chair. “The only other requirement is that the recipe contains flour.” The committee is still looking for submissions. 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