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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-05-18, Page 13Wednesday, May 18, 2011 • Lakeshore Advance 13 Blyth Festival gears up for annual used book sale and pie bake Blyth, Ontario, May 10, 2011—The Blyth Festival's is gearing up for its 34th annual used book sale and pie bake. 'the fundraiser, which takes place at Blyth Memorial Community Hall June 3 - 4, is the largest of its kind in Huron County. Thousands of gently used hard and soft cover books, romance novels, videos, board games, children's books, sheet music, CDs, audio tapes and records will be on sale, along with Lynda's county- wide famous pies! "'the book sale and pie bake is not only one of our longest -standing and most successful fundraising events, but it has become a Blyth Festival tradition!" says General Manager Deb Sholdice. "People from all over the county, and as far away as Stratford, London and Waterloo, line up early to stock up on summer reading and enjoy a slice of homemade pie" The book sale is open Friday, June 3, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, lune 4 from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Admission is free. Light refreshments will be available for sale, as well as homemade apple and rhubarb pies. Pre -orders for whole pies are encouraged by calling 519-523- 9300/1-877-862-5984. The Blyth Festival is also seeking Photo fitness with Huron youth Iluron County - Calling all 14-24 year olds in Iluron County - get your running shoes and cameras out! SPARK and the Huron County llealth Unit are hosting a "Photo Fitness" con- test on Facebook. Young people are invited to take photos of their friends or family being physically active. The action shots will then be posted on SPARK's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ HuronSpark) for all youth to vote on the winners. 'Ihe youth who submits the photo with the most "likes" will win a $100 gift card to a Iluron County sporting goods store of their choice. Their picture will also be featured on SPARK's website (www,youthspark.ca). 'there will be one grand prize winner and eight runner-ups. Public Health Promoter Angela Ritchie says, "ibis contest is a great way to get Iluron youth involved in being active. This Photo Fitness contest is a neat way to focus on the importance of being active while looking at something extremely creative!" Ritchie is encouraging everyone in Huron, especially youth, to check out the SPARK Facebook page. Photo submissions will begin May 16th and will close on June 5th, Fans (Facebook users who visit the page) can vote on their favourite photos from June 6th until June 17th. nunecewrt v car BLUEVVOATER nom LARGE HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE COLLECTION �Monday May 30, 2011 Tuesday May 31, 2011 Wednesday June 1, 2011 Thursday June 2, 2011 LH**cati Zurich, BruceMld, Klppen, Blake Varna, Dashwood (N of Hwy 083) Bayfield Hay & Stanley Lakeshore (West of Hwy 021) Rural residents may drop off their large Items free of charge on all public drop off days M Jure. mattresses etc.) • Flooring (Nnohumlcarpet, cut to 41001 lengths and tied) • Appliances (stows, washers, dryers) ••• Fridges, freezers, air conditioners end other Freon containing appliances must be tagged Freon -free or they will not be picked up. • Regular wx0slde pick-up &erns (trash begs, ncyc(ables, eta.) • Yard Waste • Renovation and demolition materials (wood, ob, drywall, concrete, asphalt, etc.) • Tires • EEO Tanks • Household hazardous waste' • Eiectronlc Waste (TVs, computers, phases, printers, star Wash must be out by T;OOam on the day of pl•k4ip No bads on trailers Meta hems must be plied separately from the other large Items. • Household huardous waste must be dropped off at the MHO -Huron IandlNI. '• Electronic cyciln will no n Pa bear Yp They 01111 be for usd dropped charge, al ahnwaln Recycling M Nuretl FMIt MlaMases AIMHIallvey, electronic wastes can be dropped eft at the MId-Huron LandIIN elle. 1'o enter the "Photo Fitness" contest all you have to do is become a fan of SPARK on Facebook and upload your photo to the facebook page. Full contest details can be found at www.facebook,com/1 luronSpark. Me winner will be declared after the last voting day, lune 17th. "This is such an awesome way to promote physical activ- ity. You get to go outside and be active while adding in your photography skills to get a sweet action shot! It's a great opportunity for youth to be in the limelight through SPARK" says Paula Parejo, Youth Health Ambassador, "You don't have to be a professional photographer to enter the Photo Fit- ness contest, Pick up your digital camera, a disposable cam- era, or even your cell phone," says Parejo. ill Huront3i0e AN R3 Growers Of Superior Quo%ly Plaids Hanging Baskets & Patio Planters for Bright Instant Colour New 201 1 "Plant 'N Go Station" • plant up your pots while you're here & save the cleanup at home .,.' • Annuals Everything you need to have an amazing garden this year. 01561 • • Perennials Large selection of perennial flowers, also various Berry bushes & rhubarb plants •getable Gardens Seeds, onion sets, seed potatoes, fertilizers, veggie plants including some heirloom varieties. dot on - Fri 9.8; Sat'9'5;.Sun 1.5 www.huronridge.ca 74101 Bronson Line RR # 2 Zurich, ON volunteers to help with the event. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Blyth Festival at 519-523- 9300/1-877-862-5984. Book donations will be accepted May 30 - lune 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Blyth Memorial Community Hall. Please note that the Blyth Fes- tival is unable to accept text books, magazines or Reader's Digest condensed books. For more information on the Blyth Festival's annual used hook sale and pie bake, visit www.blythfestival.com or call 519-523-9300/1-877- '162-5984. Blyth Festival special events are sponsored by Huron Income Managers Group and their partners, the Economi- cal Insurance Group and the Ilowick Mutual Insurance Company. The pie bake is sponsored by Scrimgeour's Food Market, Blyth. 'Ihe 2011 season sponsors are Spar- ling's Propane Company Lim- ited and CTV. FRIENDS OF HAY TOWNSHIP HALL Tuesday, May 24, 2011 At 7:30 P.M. COMMUNITY MEETING AT HAY TOWNSHIP HALL Bring Your Ideas for Uses for this Fabulous Building. 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