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The Huron Expositor, 1986-08-13, Page 14A14 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, AUGUST 13, 1986 Blyth Festival offers locals a chance to be a star This is your opportunity to be a star) A chance to shy re the limelight with the professional actors on stage. The Blyth Festival is seeking "volunteers" to participate' in each performance of Cake -W alk by Colleen Curran. (Cake -Walk opens August 26 and plays through to September 13, 23 performances in all. ) This is an equal opportunity position - men, women, and children are all eligible. All you have to do is call the "Quiz Master" before Friday, August 29, any time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday- Friday, at the Blyth Festival Administration Office, 523-4345, and answer the skill -testing question - On what special day do the events in the play Cake -Walk take place? The first people correctly answering this question will be offered one pair of free tickets to a performance of Cake -Walk, and the oppor- tunity for one of the pair to walk up on stage at the end of the performance, don an apron, grab a cake - and take a bow along with the rest of the cast. If you've always wanted to know what it feels like to be on the other side of the footlights, now is your chance. Just pick up the telephone and call the "Quiz Master" at 523-4345, guess the answer to the skill -test- ing question, and you too could be a star. SOCIAL EVENING For BOB THOMPSON and MICHELE LAUZON Friday, August 15 For Information call Sharon 527-1163 or Sheila 527-1076 STAG for BUCK and DOE for PATTI O'ROURKE and HENRY HENDRIKS SAT., AUGUST 16 FOR INFORMATION CALL 527-1940 GARY RYAN FRIDAY,AUG. 22 For Information Call 345-2383 GERMAN VISITOR — Norman East presents Birgit Gerne, a Junior Farmer exchange student from West Germany, with a memento of Seaforth. The memento, a pen holder bearing the town crest, was given to Birgit by the Town of Seaforth. Mcllwralth photo, Theatre offers 'The Potato People' play,_ Huron Country Playhouse's special offer- ing of light-hearted entertainment for young people will be illuminating the stage on August 19 for two performances only of Theatre Beyond Words (The Potato People). Audiences of all ages will just love this special event. Theatre Beyond Words will be bringing their family of "Potato People" along with a zany collection of characters to the Playhouse stage at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 1986. This troupe has entertained the young and old alike around the world with performances in Japan. Hong Kong, France, 'Melville Boys' a The Melville Boys is a very funny, yet moving story which runs at Playhouse II from August 5-16. The Melville brothers have planned a relaxing weekend at the cottage; but, the unexpected arrival of two attractive sisters causes a hilarious chain of events which changes their relationship forever. The play is set in a lake -side cottage wherE the Melville brothers (Murray Oliver anc USSR and across North America. The company consists of five highly talented artists with a wealth of performing experi- ence. Their shows combine the uses of speech, music, sound effects and mime. This special show written for the whole family is called Double Play and the fun begins when the children are left alone at home to babysit. The result is a new look for the house, a breakdancing contest and an hilarious chain of events. The Potato People consisted Momma Potato, Pappa Potato and the precocious little Nancy Potato. Families can identify with the comical situations that BUCK & DOE MARKor BATTYE and HEATHER McPHERSON Saturday, August 16 ATTENTION: Place changed. For more information please call 527-1137 or 523-9658. the Potato People face at home and with their friends. Theatre Beyond Words' Potato People can be described as+living• animation. The show incorporates plenty of action and excitement to hold the attention of the young people in the audience, and subtle humor and reactions to keep the adults hi stitches. The Globe and Mail described it as "a work of genius." Tickets for this special children's event are only $4 each and are available at the Huron Country Playhouse ticket office. For informa- tion call 238-8451. touching and comical play James Haworth) are unexpectedly launched into a fun -filled weekend with a pair of sisters (Nancy Palk and Jackie W ray). Author, Norm Foster, treads a tightrope in creating a comedy out of what is essentially a family crisis. It's On Golden Pond and Terms of Endearment mixed together. It was during a 14 -hour -drive, without a radio, from new Brunswick to Toronto three ELM HAVEN ONE WEEK ONLY! NOW TILL SATURDAY AUG. 16 Toronto's Hottest Nightclub act... "The Dream Illusions years ago that author Norm Foster thought out the plot to The Melville Boys. He is well on his way to becoming one of Canada's most popular playwrights, The Melville Boys plays at Playhouse II from August 5-16 and it is produced with the assistance of 3M Canada Inc. For information call (519) 238-8451. Don't be discouraged, tickets "Sorry, we have no tickets left for that performance." That's becoming a familiar refrain at the Blyth Festival Box Office these days as tickets are selling quickly. "This is normal for the height of the holiday season" said General Manager, Brenda Doner. "But people shouldn't get discouraged - we do still have tickets for many performances." Gone to Glory has proved the most popular play to date, with numerous performances sold out even before the play opened! Another Season's Promise has also picked up dramatically (excuse the pun). There are still a few tickets left for Glory on August 18 ana Legion ,golf tourney Aug. 23 BYGOIWON SCOTT, PRO This week, 41 years ago marked the end of World War II. After two of Japan's major cities were devastated by atom bombs, oneon Hiroshima and one on Nagasaki the Japanese govern- mentsuraNendered to the United States forces. To most of the population today, this is history but it is hoped the devastation and Toss of life suffered on those occasions will al be a deterrent to any country that La le of manufacturing any of the nuclear bombs. The Legion Seniors Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 23. Anyone over 50 who is a Legion member is eligible to play, but should put his name on the list provided on the bulletin board to enable the committee in charge to get prizes and lunch (probably stead. 1 LEGION i,e�� NEWS available You won't believe It unless you see Itl 53.00 cover charge 19, and for Promise on August 16 (matinee); there are also rush tickets available prior to every performance. Tickets for Drift are available for the performances on August 14 and 21, and Idly, Alta., (described by the critics as 'spectacular', 'imaginative', 'fun' ), has tickets for most performances. The final performance dates are August 21 for Tilly, August 22 for Drifts; and August 23 for Glory and Promise. y;. - Cake -W alk, the return of the hilarious 1984 comedy, opens on August 28. Itis sold out for the matinee perfomiance.on August 28, but excellent tickets remain for all other perform- ances. Don't miss out on a great evening at the theatre! Call the Box Office today and book your seats - 523-9300 or 523-9225. HARVEY — DEVINE Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kenny are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Lisa to Leslie Devine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W, Devine of Seaforth, Ontario. The wedding will take place on August 30, 1986 at St, James Catholic Church in Seaforth at 3 p.m. Open Reception at the Seaforth and District Community Centres at 9:00 p.m, ••••••••••••••••••••• • CHIP BINGO •• • • in • • • DUBLIN COMMUNIT" "TRE • • • •• • i5 Rep. • • . • • t�G,LS,PLUSme • • ♦♦ • • • 1v�POT 5600 • •, • in •52 calls • • CONSOLATION — $100.00 • • • • • BONANZA $400. • • • in 52 calls• • CONSOIATION - $50.00 • • • i•••••••••••••••••••• BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE COOL IDEAS! SALAD SaladPLATES 3.59 Ham, Beef and s 15 PIECE BUCKET 15 laces of olden delicloue chicken, seeds 5-7 people 999 ALL gSUBS UNDER 2.00 f BUY ONE PiZZA GET ONE ,FREE CHICKEN SEAFOOD PIZZA SUBS SEAFORTH ri 527-0220 CALL AHEAD FOR FASTER SERVICE, mere will be an executive meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. Executive and committee chairmen are asked to attend. lite Zone Convention is scheduled to be held on Sunday, September7 at 1:30 p.m. There will be a shots parade and the business session will begin at 2 p.m. Anyone wishing to attend should let president Jim Watson know. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them. 50's DANCE Sponsored by Brussels Optimist° SATURDAY, AUG. 16 - 9.1 Music by Gerry & Tho Flashbacks 8:00 couple BRUSSELS COMMUNITY CENTRE Tickets from members and at the door THIS THURSDAY AT Seaforth's Newest Night Spot la LADIES NIGHT 9-1 First 100 ;tidies motive FREE GIFT BY POPULAR DEMAND ONE OF TORONTO'S MOST POPULAR D.J.s IN THE SEAFORTH STEAK HOUSE HILL -- JOHNS Mrs. Trudy 14111, Clinton; Mr. Mae Hill, Fauquter, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley •Johns of RR 4, Seaforth are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their Children, Kay and Steve. The wedding will take place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Clinton on Saturday, August 23 at 2:30. Friends and neighbors will be welcomed at a reception in Seaforth from 9 to 1 REGULAR ICE RENTALS FOR 1986-1987 SEASON Must be confirmed by Sept. 8. Also book now for tournaments, special events - ice and ball rentals, and any additional ice time requests your group may have. Please phone Seaforth & District Community Centres. 5274272 • pulc- ▪ 524-9961 • • • • AT GUARD DOG SECURITY, • JOHN CANDY IS UNDERCOVER. • OVERDRESSED. FROM THE SCD UM YOU l • M OF THE EARTH. i• yy�iff. ,.;--d,• • • ARMED • • AND • • • DANGEROUS • • • • • • • • • STARTS FRIDAY • BOX OFFICE •• OPENS • 8:00 P.M.: Ist SHOW AT DUSK REMEMBER • .9'0 TUESDA52YS 1 • 26% OFF ALL SKATES SHARPENED IN SEP"T"EMBER i • • 'IT o1NTHEAZS Ng DOWIE r2nd KEYIODZLIWOOF... • • • • • • • FEATURE • • • • Q RPM •r ENDS THURSDAY A RUTHLESS i iflj-- "lutr.t DOWN AND OUT N i • IN BEVERLY• 'HiLLS D PEOPLE • Y Y Y.... .. • 494.7$11 • • i' • $2.50 iis ESUAYS• • RI. -SAT. 7&9 • THURS1 7:30 • T� •ea • • • .. 1 THURDAY, AUGUST 14th streicrto 7.30. FORMATION • Hun AOAY• I 924.7011 e ial•lis•w®®i•®•eN••bs®ii'ib®•®®ii' DATIVE McPHERSON Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McPherson and Mrs. Elizabeth Batere are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children Heather and Mark. The wedding will take place on August 30, 1986 at the home of the bride Note: Reception changed to home of the bride.._ Family Paradise Snowmobile Club presents... COUNTRY & WESTERN JAMBOREE r' �r tib Sunday, August 17, 1986 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. $4,00 per person I4OT MOD AVAILABLE Haase Baud - "COUNTRY COMPANIONS" at the FAMILY PARADISE DANCE HALL Proceeds to The Ontario hidreI'l flf PIM" COVENEY — RYAN Mr. and Mfs. George Coveney of Mitc'hell wish td announce the forthcom- • ing Marriage of their daughter Kather- inc Ja'n'e to Gary Francis Ryan, sonof Mr and Mrs Maurice Ryan of Dubhrl. The wedding will take plate Saturdays, September 6, 1986 at St. Patrick's Church, Du'blin`,. 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