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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-10-26, Page 34Walton United Church Annual Turkey Supper ednesday, November 1 from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Brussels Arena. Adults: $12.00; Children 6-11: $6.00 Preschool: free Advance ticket sales from all members or call Gloria Wilbee 519-887-6482 or Edith Wey 519-527-1976 Takeouts Available es at the Belgrave Community Center SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28TH 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. $10.00 per person - Age of majority only. Sponsored by the Belgrave Kinsmen DA MCE prizes for t costumes. Old 71:pnit Country )13rcallast Sunday, October 29 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Londesborough Hall • Eggs • Bacon • Sausage • Pancakes and Homefries Adults $6.00 Children Under 12 $3.00 Sponsored by Londesborough Lions Club Proceeds for Community Betterment PAGE 34. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2006. Film festival in Stratford? Maybe this fall By Stew Slater Special to The Citizen The widely acclaimed Toronto International Film Festival had its beginnings in Stratford in 1962, before relocating to the big city in 1976. At least that's the story according to documentary filmmaker and producer Craig Thompson, a Stratford native and recently-returned resident who now hopes to start a new film festival in the Shakespearean city next autumn. Thompson and associate Charlene Gordon attended meetings of both North-east Huron County is holding its 14th annual Christmas in the Country studio tour on Nov. 11 and 12. Spokesperson Bev. Woodley promises that this year will be bigger and better than years past, with 10 locations to visit this year. "We are in the heart of Mennonite country and it's so pleasant to see the horse and buggies going past or working in the fields. It's a constant reminder of a different time and a peaceful way of life," Woodley said. "I think our,prices reflect that too. When we started 14 years•ago, there were only two places that took part. Just look at how we've grown by working together." Featured locations will be the Country Shop, featuring a large selection of country home decor. Travelling north on Belmore Line gets you to the Country Shop and it features free horse-drawn carriage rides between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday. Further north on Belmore Line the Huron-Perth Catholic and Avon Maitland school boards earlier this week, promoting their vision for a Stratford-based, • student-friendly documentary film festival, and requesting assistance in the form of letters of support. "In exchange, the board will be recognized as a supporting partner, and your name will be out there for people to see during the festival," Thompson told Huron-Perth trustees during their regular meeting, Monday, Oct. 23. Thompson grew up in Stratford, and credited his involvement in brings you right into Belmore to visit the Garage, which features florals and wrought iron, as well as home decor. Next is Ceramic Friends in Gorrie. A great gift shop for Christmas as well as a store-wide no tax sale. Directly across the street in Gorrie is Beehaven Consignment Clothing and Gifts. This store features hot apple cider, baked goods as well as used clothing, crafts, household items and gifts. South on Victoria St., still in Gorrie, brings you to Coulter's Corner, featuring Chair pads, table runners, place mats, etc: Still in Gorrie, you'll find Epicure Selections on Princess St. This store is only open on Saturday when they will be hosting a tasting party. Lofty Ideas on Edward St. .in Gorrie .has something for everyone, whether it's jewellery, books, bath accessories as well as many rare finds: Just outside of Gorrie on Hwy. 87 is B&B Baskets and Gifts, which is small-time media while still a high school student for pointing his career in a direction which eventually took him to national prominence: He produced documentaries for the CBC and Global television, and became one of the driving forces behind the internationally-acclaimed Banff Television Festival. In recent years, he returned to Stratford, producing the Manic Organic cable television show for two years before returning to the production of documentaries. ' Now, a dominant focus is next year's inaugural documentary also featuring a no tax weekend. Items found here will range from scented animals, ornaments, angels to their specialty, gift baskets. Halfway between Molesworth and Ethel you'll find Glen Farms Herbs and Preserves. This country store carries preserves, gift baskets, kitchen ware and garden ware. And finally, on Saturday only, between 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m., the Wroxeter United Church bazaar will be serving soup, sandwichs desserts and drinks, all for an affordable six dollar pricetag. Flyers and more information is available at all of the aforementioned businesses and particpants. Mon. - Fri. 7-6:30; Sat. 8-6:30, Sunday Closed festival, in which he hopes to involve high school students by offering daytime seminars and screenings between Wednesday and Friday, Oct. 16-18. From the school boards; Thompson and Gordon requested letters of support to be included with funding applications. They also wondered if the boards might be able to quantify the projected costs for staff and resources, -if the documentary festival is chosen by teachers as a destination for a class field trip. "We're not looking for you to commit extra money to send students to the festival," Gordon clarified. Instead,, she hopes to "leverage" those estimates of 'the costs committed by the school boards, also in funding applications. At the Catholic board, the support was unanimous. "It's an exciting proposal and we look forward to being a partner in it," said education director Larry Langan. Celebrate Halloween at Huron County Museum Get set for Huron County's Christmas in the Country r Halloween activities are being held at the Huron County Mu.seurn. Halloween Havoc is a children's • day camp of Halloween fun. Children ages six to 10 are invited to dress up in their Halloween costumes Saturday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for a day of Halloween crafts, garhes and activities that will occupy the minds of the most anxious trick or treaters. At the end of the day take home a decorated pumpkin just in time for Halloween. Pre-registration is required. Limited spaces are available. Cost is $20 per child. Call Elizabeth at the Huron County Museum 519-524-2686 to register .or for more information. On Halloween night, drop by the Huron County Museum from 6 p.m. to- 8:30 p.m. for a Halloween popcorn treat. This is sponsored and hosted by the Museum Friends Association. Winner of The Blyth Inn's Golf Tournament OGIO Hole-In-One Challenge Brent Scrimgeour of Blyth will be spending 8 days in Scotland on a golf vacation. The Blyth Inn would like to thank P.A. Roy Insurance, OGIO, Sysco Food Services and everyone who participated this year. See you on June 17, 2007 for the 4th Annual Blyth Inn Golf Tournament. 422 Queen Street, Blyth 519-523-9381