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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-11-18, Page 38Page 38 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Ade • iitei'titiiiieiit Deadlines: Friday @ 2 p.m. Cultural community brought together by symposium On Saturday, November 7, over 40 community members came together to discuss the future of arts, culture and heritage in Huron County at the first Hu- ron County Cultural Symposium. The day -long Symposium was put together Nov 22°d Happy Sweet 16 Erica Wain i4/ Lisa Carter graduated Friday, November 6th 2009 from Fanshawe College, receiving her "Child & Youth" di- ploma. She is currently working for Betamarsh Inc. in Goderich. CONGRATULATIONS Love Mom, Dad, Rick, Chris, Melanie, Emma, Jeff & Kelly 4It 7 j, „, 4It 1 by Heritage and Culture partnership and held at the Blyth Memorial Hall. The Symposium offered a positive and coop- erative County -wide vision of what lo- cal arts, culture and heritage groups and individuals deem important in the cre- ation of a central arts and cultural group in Huron County. During the morning session, partici- pants learned about the different mod- els of arts collectives used from guest speakers; Anne Frost from The Grey/ Bruce Culture Network; Betty Anne Keller from the Waterloo Advisory Com- mittee on Culture; and Brenda Kaufman from the North Perth Arts and Cultural Council. In the afternoon, participants were guided through a visioning discussion on what type of arts and culture collective should exist in Huron County by Sonja Erstic from the Ministry of Culture. Par- ticipants were asked to describe what model of arts collective they would like to see, what services it would offer and what the next steps are in establishing the arts collective model. Participants strongly agreed with the development of many of the recommendations already outlined in the Huron County Cultural Plan including: the establishment of a central database and website with event calendar dedicated to promoting all arts, culture and heritage assets in the Coun- ty; the publication of a cultural and heri- tage newsletter; and the creation of net- working and professional development opportunities for the sector. The Symposium discussion also re- vealed that a majority of participants 35 Fk)StOt1.PiZ 9(tight Cat Fire, Fashion & Wine Friday, November 27th 8pm Local Firefighters will be modelling the latest fashions from Mark's Work Warehouse while you enjoy a glass of Girls' Night Out Wine. Appetizer Sampling and Door Prizes (valued al over $250) Tickets $15,person. CciII us to reserve yours! 519-524-7797 Wing Hong Restaurant 116 The Square 524-1191 IT'S BACK: We are happy to announce that our popular DINNER BUFFET is now available as of November 19, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Thursday - Sunday LUNCH BUFFET Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Open Tuesday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:30 pm and 4 pm - 7:30 pm Sundays 3pm - 7:30pm Closed Mondays 1 believe it is crucial that the County of Huron establish a link between the sec- tor and municipal government through the creation of a permanent cultural staff position that would be tasked to work di- rectly with the arts, culture and heritage sector on new initiatives and projects. The future of arts, culture and heri- tage in Huron County is looking bright! Bringing various groups and individuals from all sectors of the cultural commu- nity was an important step in taking a collective approach for the continued development of new initiatives and rep- resentation for arts and culture in Huron County and provided a forum to discuss how arts and culture contributes to the local economy and quality of life for residents of Huron County. "No man for any considerable period can wear one face to himself and another to the multitude, without finally. getting bewildered as to which ma !be the ;" ." BINGO ----- 71inights of Columbus Every Thursday Featuring 6:50pm Early Bird, Must Go Jackpots, Toonie Game & ** Big Link BINGO ** AIL PROCEEDS TO COMMUNITY PROJECTS Columbus Centre 390 Parsons Court, GODERICH Lic.# M568559 Did You Know? Every penny that is given to our member agencies is put to work right here in Huron County. YOU CAN HELP.. please give generously. UMW Way 4-79