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The Citizen, 1991-05-01, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 1,1991. Entertainment Book sale lets people recycle books Return of the native Area native Ron Greidanus performed a special benefit concert at Blyth Memorial Hall Saturday night for the Blyth Festival building fund. Now a resident of Blind River, the young pianist combines a career of teaching music with concert performances. Volunteers make Festival Those concerned with recycling will get a chance to recycle their old books at the annual Gigantic Book sale of the Blyth Festival May 25 at Blyth Memorial Hall. "Now is the time for spring clean­ ing and were happy to take your bld books that you might want to give away," says book sale organizer Mar­ ian Doucette. "We hope to accom­ plish two things at once: recycle books that would otherwise stay in someone's attic or bookshelf and improve the selection of books for our patrons." All proceeds of the sale go to the Blyth Festival. The book sale, billed as Huron County's biggest, has become a popu­ lar event over its long history offer­ ing free admission and a chance to browse for hours. This year it will only be held on the Saturday. Also featured will be a pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. and a lunch counter featuring gourmet delights. Behind the scenes tours of the Festival, including the new building opened last year, will also be available. Drop-off points have been set up for books throughout the county. In local communities books can be left at: Beck’s Variety in Belgrave; The Festival Box Office in Blyth; Mait­ land Valley Insurance and The Citi- zen in Brussels; The Clinton News-Record in Clinton and Wing­ ham Stationery in Wingham. Happy 30th Birthday dfappy 16 th “Birthday Odeidi keep on ticking Hundred of volunteers help make the Blyth Festival a success Gayle Waters, Festival vice-president point­ ed out during the celebration of vol­ unteers week. "Volunteers do many things behind the scenes and share in the excite­ ment of creating great Canadian the­ atre," Ms Waters said, "our volunteer group, Friends of Blyth, help with fun-filled fundraising events like the Book Sale ad the annual murder mys- Kinsmen Radiothon helps C.F. fight Kinsmen Clubs from Owen Sound to Stratford will join forces Saturday, May 11 in their annual Radiothon to raise money for CF. The event will be hosted on CKNX 920 by Eon Fraser and Sara Buchan who will be joined by John Olsen, chairman of the event and other Kin members. Celebrities such as Betty White, Rich Little and musical groups like Alabama and The Oak Ridge Boys will also lend their voic­ es to the event. Last year Kinsmen and Kinettc clubs in the region raised over $109,000 for the cause. There arc more than 100 CF families in mid- westem Ontario. The Radiothon will be heard from 1:30-6 p.m. May 11 on 920 CKNX. tery plays; usher at theatre perfor­ mances throughout the summer season; help find homes for many of the actors who reside near Blyth for four months in the summer; organize special community performances and concerts; help with many special office duties; assist our wardrobe department with sewing costumes or help find specialty props that are needed for individual shows. Without generous volunteers many important activities at the Festival would cease to exist." Ms Waters said the Festival is always looking for new members for the Friends of Blyth and anyone interested can get more information or join by calling 523 —4345. The Festival has become almost as famous for the home cooking of the hundreds of volunteers in various groups that provide country suppers as it is for the theatre on stage. Last year the dinners provided to theatre­ goers by church and community groups raised over $26,000 for com­ munity projects in Blyth, Belgrave, Bluevale, Brussels and Walton. Etappy 40tH Anniversary Norm & Lorna ‘Engagement EL-TANTAWY - McMAHON Michele McMahon and Robert El-Tantawy are being married on May 11, 1991. It is their wish that family, friends and neighbours join in helping them to celebrate this joyous occasion in Brussels at 8:30 p.m. From your family Happy 38th Dad (Jim Anderson) LOVE THE KIDS Engagement HENDSBEE-MARKS Mr. and Mrs. Dave Marks of Brussels and Mr. and Mrs. Doug Hendsbee of Brantford are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their children, Susan Joan and Michael Douglas. The wedding will take place at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels on May 25, 1991 at 6 p.m. Open reception to follow at Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre, Brussels at 8:30 p.m. Love Dianne, Scott and Stacy From Mom, Dad Kevin & Brent The Classic Restaurant SPRING RE-OPENING WED. MAY 1/91 -OPEN 11 AM - 9 PM FEATURING - LARGE & SMALL DAILY SPECIALS Reserve Now for Mother's Day Brunch $7.95 SERVED 10 - 2 SMORGASBORD $10.95 ♦ SERVED 4 - 8 BANQUET ROOM AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLYI LICENCED CALL 523-9623 FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1991 beginning at 7 • 9 pm • Blyth Community Centre • collectables • appliances • furniture • books • toys and games • plants