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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-09-16, Page 21PAGE 4A—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1987 Entertainment C OMMUN'TY CALENDAR National Tap Dance Company in Blyth for two performances SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - It is 4-H Achievement Day at Lucknow Fair for Huron goat, Lucknow calf and North West Huron Poultry. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - 1t is 4-H Achievement Day at Brussels Fair for Brussels dairy, Brussels beef, Hallrice dairy, senior management and Brussels horse. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 - The first meeting in the fall season for the members of the Hospital Auxiliary will be held Mon- day, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. in the Auxiliary Boom. A good attendance is requested as we plan for the corning year. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - There will be a Crafts Meeting at the MacKay Cen- tre for Seniors at 1:30 p.m. Seniors wishing to join a crafts group are invited to attend. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - There will be a brown paper bag lunch at the MacKay ('entre for Seniors at 12:30 p.m.. This will be followed -by Bingo at 1:15 p.m. Admission $1 SEPTEMBER 1-25 -- The Huron Historic Jail is having its Third Annual Prison Art , Exhibition, courtesy of the Prison Arts Foundation of Canada. For information Call 524-6971, SEPTEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY - The next meeting of the.Goderich La •1 eche League will be held Wednesday, September 16, at 9:30. am at 302 Gibbons Street, Goderich. The discussio l will in- clude suggestions about nutrition for nurs- ing mothers and their families, as well as information about weaning the breastfed baby. For further: information call 524-6661 or 524-2390. SEPTEMBER 16, WEDNESDAY -- The Goderich Horticultural Society will open the fall season with a slight change of format, --coffee and special dessert before the meeting. Special speaker Nancy, Lee ('olibana of the Royal Botanical Gardens -- her topic Indoor Plants for Year-round en- joyment. The program includes slides, display material, hand-outs and as plant sale. It will be held at MacKay ('entre at 8 •poi, September 16. SUNDAY, ... SEP EMBE1V 27 - .11=1rL Dungannon Union Pastoral Charge will be• holding a Beef Barbeque on Sunday,.Sept. 27 at • Brooksicle,Ptrhlie School -from- 5 7..p_ria Adults $6.50; Children ages 6-12 $3. • For tickets call -529-7770 or 395-5186, FAIL SQUARE DANCING Fall square dancing starts on Oct. 1, 1987. Huron -Bruce Swingers Square Dance Club's fall dancing, starts Oct: 1 at Brookside School. A special addition to our regular square daneing this, year will be a series of lessons for beginners from 7:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday 'for 10 weeks, also starting Oct. 1 We are fortunate to have one of the best callers in Western Ontario -- Lorne Loekrey. Huron -Bruce Sw- ingers holds regular dances every Thursday throughout the year from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.. from Oct. 1 to the end of April, Square danc- ing is an activity that can be enjoyed by all age groups. It's fun, it's good exercise and a great way to meet new friends. If you have never square danced before but would like to try it - come out and try our Lessons. If you have dome modern square dancing before and would like to get back at it, come out and join us. For further information, please call 524-8749 or 524-9062. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 - 4-H Achieve- ment Day at Seaforth Fair for Huron Sheep, Central Huron Crops, Central Huron Swine, and Kippfield Calf. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - Western Ontario 4-H Dairy Championship Show at the Stratford Fair beginning at 12 noon. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - 4-H Achievement Day at Exeter Fair for South Huron Horse, South Huron Crops and Ex- eter Calf. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - You are cordially "invited to attend a member- ship information meeting of the Christian Farmers Association of Central Huron on Wednesday, September 23 at 8 p.m. in the Boardroom, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food Building in Clinton. The topic for discussion is 'Animal Rights' and will be presented by one of the veterinarians of the Goderich Veterinary Clinic. Nominations are also needed• for two board positions. Everyone welcome to attend. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 - OCTOBER 4 - The second annual Country Craft Festival will be held in the Goderich Township Com- munity Centre, Holmesville. Light lunch, refreshments available. Admission: Adults 50 cents. Door prizes, something for everyone.' Proceeds for charity. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 - The Dungannon Union Pastoral Charge will be holding a Beef Barbeque at Brookside Public School from 5-7 p.m. on September 27. Adults $6.50; children 6-12 $3. For tickets call 395-5186 or 529-7770. Conversational French classes will be of- fered this fall on Tuesday evenings at St. Mary's School in Goderich. Sponsored by Canadian Parents for French - Huron Chapter. Cost is $40 per 10 -week term. Class size is limited with registration on a 'first come, first served basis. For further information, call 524-8984 evenings please. SEPTEMBER 25 -SEPTEMBER 26-- --Rttrnmage-dale; -Victoria Street United_ Church, Goderich on Friday, September 25th from 7-9 pm and Saturday, September 26th from 10 am until 12 noon. SEPTEMBER 20 - Nile United Church Anniversary will be held on Sunday, September 20th at 11 am. Guest speaker will be Mr. George Cowan. Special music by soloist Phil Telpher. Lunch will be provided after service. Everyone welcome! • WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 - The Golden Gate Seniors Club of Goderich will meet at Mac Kay Centre at 7:30 pm. Euchre and 500. Admission $1. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER- 17 - There • will be , an organizational meeting this Thursday,September 17th at 7.:30 pm sharp in the St. Joseph's Kingsbridge School. 'All mothers interested in sending a preschooler for the 87-88 s.ession PLEASE attend this meeting. Call N. Quinlan 529-7953 or S. Knoop 529-7058 for more information. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 -- The Maitland Valley Photographic Association invites new members to join them at Robertson School, Goderich at 8 pm. Mr. Fred Abma of Sarnia will present a slide show on creative photography. Please con- tact Mark Aitken (524-2873) if interested. ' SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - There will be a Square Dance Demonstration at the Suncoast Mall from 1 to 3 p.m. Come and join the Huron -Bruce Swingers when then square dance at the Mall. Caller is Lorne Lockrey. Square-dancing is fun - come out and enjoy. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - St. George's Anglican Church will be holding their Annual Fowl Supper on Wednesday, September 30. It will be served buffet style from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tickets are: adults $7, children under 13 are $3.50; and are available at Campbells on The Square. Sponsored by the ACW. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - There will be a meeting for anyone interested in joining a crafts group at the MacKay Centre at 1:30 p.m. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 - There will be a Brown Paper Bag Lunch followed by Bingo at 1:15 p.m. at the MacKay Centre. Admission $1. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - There will be a Card of Life Clinic at the MacKay Cen- tre at 1:30 p.m. For details call 524-6660. WEDNESDAY; SEPTEMBER 23 - There will be a Variety Program at The MacKay Centre at 8 p.m. The program will feature Mr. Pat King, slides from Jean Smith and a presentation by Bev Brown - co-ordinator for Town and Country Homeitiakers. Ad- mission $1. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - There will be a Dessert Card Party at the MacKay Cente at 1 p.m. Euchre -500. Admission $2. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 to SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER. 20 - There will be a weekend retreat for Senior 4-H members ' in Huron County at Camp•Canbay near Bayfield. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 - Featuring "Log Cabin Quilt in a Day." Join the Goderich and District After 5 Club for desserranct-coffee-at-• the--SaItfor-d -Valley- Hall from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Other features, include soloist Kelly Judge of Listowel and speaker Julie Jessop of Kincardine. Cost is $3. Please call Joyce at 524 -7118 -or Eunice at 523-9250 for reservations. MONDAY, SEPT. 21 Diabetes Drop-in Cen- tre presents Mark Aitken, pharmacist from Rieck's. Mr. Aitken will speak on the effects of over-the-counter medication on diabetes; Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m. at MacKay Centre. Sponsored by Goderich Lioness' Club. Ifs down-home country -time at the fair • Marie Osmond centre stage. for 2 shows. Wednesday, Sept. 16 • Gary Morris . entertains Friday. Sept. 18 at 7 & 9 on the 'free grandstand • BX -93 Country Roads Show, Saturday, Sept. 19 on the grandstand • Horse Shows • Pig Races at at t hQa ai, The Box, Sunday, Sept 20 at 8:00 p.m. on the 'tree grandstand Th II to the New Orleans blues of Trumpeter Al Hirt on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 and 9 - both on/ the 'free grandstand FM-9E/Labatt's Blue Rock stop featuring Colin Linden. Pursuit Get your half-price admission coupon from any participating EMA Food Store with $50 ���� purchase. . ; There's ,►FtiEEUch Exhibits • commercia displays • the Petro Canada Safety Show e Strolling musicians • novelty acts • Middle Earth Marionnettes 11ma1 Lover's' Heaven Heavy horse exhibition drives, livestock shows and parades. Horse Shows. Pig Races, Livestock Exhibits. Circus Animals, Petting Zoo stage lett' • Youth Talent Searc • Old Time Fiddling • Magic • Step Dancing • Silvertones • Forest City Gymnastics Op • Phil Murphy's Band �` of Happiness. Double Blues Band• The Knockouts, Prairie Oyster, Blue Rodeo & Spice ®N�Tp®fE Grant "D •4Y Ks'edWh50 deadand dare mid.ry-them-It• ver Cheer on the Superstars of Wrestling, 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 on the 'free grandstand. Try Sports Canada's skill tests on the grounds Watch the spine -chilling Figure 8 Demolition Derby Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:00 Labatt's Blue Olympic Caravan. featuring a hair-raising simulated bobsleigh run 9as ricks n90 fon. and NeW�� of Farr -p Pay One Price Midway Option - Sunday, Sept 20 only A $16 passport admits you to the grounds and lets . you ride anything on either Midway (Just 513 for children 12 and under) Midway Pick -A -Partner .Alt day Tuesday. Sept 15 and all day Thursday. Sept 17 you can bring a friend and both ride on the Giant Midway or in Kiddteland for the price of one Molson Canadian Tour '87 & CKSL 141 Presents continuous rock videos daily and live entertainment nightly featuring • Sheltered Life • Tragically Hip • McRone • texas Flood • Instant Gothic • Tom Wilson &The Florida Razors R Mothering Station foe infanta & toddlers it a m to 9 p m daily Courtesy of Child Reach and Domino's Pizza A supervised place for the changing of diapers & the nursing or feeding of babies and toddlers including the necessary furniture and equipment 'free oath the price of ndmlasiorl N B Ali parlormanc s subleef ea confirmation ' 049 F6"„Ake" `�)'e on?,SA ooe �4,9 hr aw AP h ac` h Shp p Aare. co ,Or, S .nice a 466 4,4;)s, , '1%90 B 1'Yl 'Aso) I S an Mekrco�aearor�so7-6111," ooSeCesh k/n or rhe'rbr?rhlo•i 4,1br (.'aybOAg'7oyo oa General Admission S'5 -• reduced its S4 before 4 p . weekdays Children 5-1 2 -- S2.00: under 5 yrs. FREE THE HAPPY NOTES HOTLINE 524-2614 Don't keep your GOOD NEWS a secret... Call the SIGNAL -STAR BLY'I'H - The Blyth Centre for the Arts is proud to welcome the internationally ac- claimed National Tap Dance Company of Canada for two shows, Fascinating Rhythms for adults and a children's matinee of Oliver Button is a sissy on September 26, at Blyth Memorial Hall. Founded in 1976, The National Tap Dance Company is Canada's first group dedicated to the art of tap dancing. It has built an im- pressive reputation touring constantly across Canada as well as to England, United States, and China. In 1986 the Company per- formed at Expo 86 in Vancouver and in 1985 at the Quebec City Reagan/Mulroney sununit. On September 26, at 8 pin. the presenta- tion will be Fascinating Rhythms featuring the music of Gershwin, Bach and Oscar 1',«'1 Juu. t *ic pi u6L dill includes choreography by Brian Macdonald and various styles.of tap dance from classical to Fred Astaire. "Tap virtuosity" says the Toronto Star. During the afternoon at 2 p.m., the Com- pany's production of Oliver Button Is A Sissy will be performed. Based on the popular book by Tomie de Paola, this 50 minute fantasy is about a little boy who doesn't want •to play with the other kids but would rather tap dance. It has taped narra- tion by the late Hermione Gingold. This is a first rate audience pleaser for kids four to 12. 'Pickets for Fascinating Rhythms are $10.50; for Oliver Button, $4.50. For reserva- tions phone the Blyth Festival box office at 523-9300 or 523-9225. A 10 percent discount is available for groups of 20 or more. Nominations open for people who conserve natural resources, People working to conserve natural resources deserve recognition. That's the premise -behind the Ausable Bayfield Con- servation Authority's ( ABCA) - Annual Con- servation awards. The ABCA wants you to nominate a friend, 'neighbor, club or organization who,has taken direct action to protect a resource. "The achievements of private citizens and groups in resource conservation serve the same important end as the efforts of the Conservation Authority. 'That's why. we want to honor them" says Gregory Pulham, ABCA Community Relations Co- ordinator. " Examples of conservation work to be con- sidered include wetland protection; soil ero- ..sion prevention through modified tillage, crop rotation, structures, windbreaks etc; farm waste contro to prevent pollution; con- servation education. Winners in 1986 were Huron Centennial Public School and Jerry Giesen of London Township. They are permanently recogniz- ed as conservationists on plaques at the AB - ('A Administration Centre. Your community or concession road may be harbouring a conservationist, - if so please let us know" says Mr. Pulham. The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority will be accepting nominations un- til October 10. The ABCA requires not only names and mailing addresses but descrip- tions of the conservation work done by the nominee and, in rural areas, lot and concession. The ABCA's •maaing address is PO Box •' 2410 Exeter,' NOM 1S0. Harry «Orrnew WingKam-- MNR district manager The Wingham District of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is pleased to welcome Harry Orr as district manager. Harry' .comes to Wingham from the ministry's regional office in London where he held the position of Lake Erie. Manager/Regional Fisheries Coordinator, In his new role as district manager, Orr will be responsible for the, administration of the district and delivery of the natural resources program (forestry, fisheries, wildlife, lands, parks) within the Wingham District which includes the counties of Huron, Perth and parts of Bruce and Wellington. Orr had served as Wingham's acting district manager since April. "My experience in the regional office and my acting assignment in Wingham for the past five months gives me a sense of familiarity with the resources issues in the Wingham District", he said. "I am 'fortunate to be associated with very competent and dedicated people who-. , really care, both for the resources they manage, 'and the public they serve. With this reservoir of expertise I. am hopeful that the interested public will be willing tOE • become involved as our partners in a • shared and responsible management ap- proach in as many parts of the program ns possible". Former district ,Andy Houser is now Director of 'Operation for Southern On- tario, working out of the Maple office. Commonwealth ,-A Nuffield travelling scholarship 'spon- sored by the Canadian Nuffield Agricultural Scholarship Association will be awarded to one Canadian farmer or farm manager wanting to study farming practices and agricultural conditions in a Commonwealth country during .1988. The purpose of the scholarship is :to in- :rease practical farm knowledge and to provide a better understanding among commonwealth farmers. Applicants will be able to select their Ralph & Doreen Matthews of R.R. 3 Auburn and Ken & Lois Harman. Whit• by are pleased to announce the forthcom- ing marriage of their children pori Dawn to 'Ken Edward. The wedding will take place on Saturday. September 26, 1987, 3:00 p.m., Nile (roiled Church. Reception to follow in Salt ford. farming scholarship available and leadership traits. They must also be Canadian citizens, preferably between 30 and 45 'years of age. Prospective ap- plicants should expect to leave Canada in February, 1988. The value of the scholarship covers travel and basic living allowances for the scholar. The length of the scholarship will depend on the type of study and country selected, but will not exceed four months. On return, the scholar will prepare a report for the Canadian Nuffield Scholars Selection Committee, present information at public farm meetings, and use, the in- creased knowledge to improve farming practices in the community where the scholar lives. Application forms are available from the Secretary, Canadian Nuffield Scholar- ships, 306 Agriculture Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2. Deadline for receipt of applications is October 1, 1987. Winners will be announced by November 30, 1987. study program in either the' United Kingdom, New Zealand or Australia. Those scholars travelling to New Zealand or Australia will return by way of the United Kingdom and participate in an organized program. The scholarship is open to men or women who are either farm managers or are engaged in practical farming in Canada, and are persons likely to spread their knowledge upon their return. Applicants must exhibit keen research QUEENS SEAFORTH THURS. - FRI. - SAT. Party with Us And 'White Widow' THIS THURS. NITE (SEPTEMBER 17) Girl's Nite Out Prizes - Surprises Fun - Specials STAG & DOE for JOANNE McCLINCHEY and ED BRUNK Saturday, Sept. 19, 1987 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 ammo f3ODERICH Tickets: 53.00 Lunch Provided FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 524-8498 or 524-8406 Ili:1 00 Telecare. TELECARE irl IPC:2 Goderich 24 Hr. Confidential Listening 1-800-265=4598 * * * * * *' * * * * * * * * * ELN! HAVEN N'C'lOR HOTEL HWY. 8 WEST CLINTON. * THURSDAY IS... LADIES NIGHT * "Three Shows" * * FRIDAY & SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18 & 19 All your favorite TOP 40 MUSIC for your dancing pleasure. ALSO ON FRIDAY SEPT. 18 Door Prizes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *