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Silver Screen Sundays - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-20 Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
City/Town: Ajax Location: 78 Church Street S.
Contact: St. Francis Centre Box Office Phone: 905-619-2529 ext. 2787 (A
Description of Event:
Brick (Paul Newman), an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie (Elizabeth Taylor). His reunion with his father, Big Daddy (Burl Ives), who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Actor in a Leading Role.
Rated AA – Adult Accompaniment
AJAX Toastmaster's Public Speaking Club - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-22 Time: 7:15 PM to 9:00 PM
City/Town: Ajax Location: AJAX High School (Bayley Ave)
Contact: Phone:
Description of Event:
Occurs every week(s) on Tuesday
Community Public Speaking Club (Toastmaster ) Great for development of speaking skills. Enhance ESL, Presentations, Job Interviews ETC... Not for Profit venue.
Young Singers Alumni Reunion - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-25 Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
City/Town: ajax Location: HMS Room - Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd.
Contact: Cathy Munroe Phone:
Description of Event:
Come out and catch up with all the Young Singers Alumni. There'll be lots of photos, great Young SIngers paraphernalia and lots of catching up to do. Snacks and cash bar available. (for those 18 yrs and older)
Durham Waterfront Community Ride - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: Registration: 9 am, Ride Starts: 10 am
City/Town: Oshawa Location: Ride starts at Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Contact: United Way of Durham Region Phone: 905 436 7377
Description of Event:
Cyclists of all skill levels are invited to “Ride with the Mayor(s)” along the waterfront trail in Durham Region. From “easy rollers” to more experienced riders our course options are designed to provide an enjoyable ride for everyone. Riders may ride in a group with a leader to assist with directions and emergency repairs, or they may ride on their own.
Cyclists arriving in Oshawa via GO Transit will be met by a group leader at the Oshawa Go Station at 9:08am which will enable the GO group to start from Lakeview at 10:00am.
There will be an eastern loop which will be approximately 50 km round trip and a western loop which will be approximately 25 km round trip.
There will be water stops and refreshments provided.
Riders are asked to register in advance online; a minimal fee of $10 will support the United Way of Durham Region. Riders may raise additional funds in support of the 50 United Way charities in Durham, but it is not a requirement to participate.
There will be a chance to win a Giant or a Pinarello Bike.
The United Way is grateful to the City of Oshawa, the Oshawa Cycling Club and their members, and our other community partners for their assistance.
Spring Flowers & Frog Watch - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 10:00 am – noon
City/Town: Pickering Location: Altona Forrest parking lot, east side of Altona Road, 1 km north of Strouds Lane
Contact: Phone:
Description of Event:
Guided walk with Marie Thomas & Larry Noonan. With the forest floor open to warm sunlight, the spring ephemeral season promises a showcase of trilliums, trout lilies and other flora peeking through. Come take a walk to discover the newest flowers to show their faces to the Altona Forest. Rain or shine, please dress appropriately and wear proper footwear.
No dogs on hikes and no insect nets.
Space is limited, and registration is required - register online.
Artfest on the Esplanade - City Partnership
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
City/Town: Pickering Location: Esplanade Park
Contact: Marisa Carpino Phone: 905.420.4620 ext. 3223
Description of Event:
Annual outdoor art show and sale. Over 80 artists show and sell their work. Performing artists at the Gazebo, free children and teen art activity tents, Hands on Art by PRAC. Deadline to apply for performers is Monday, April 2, 2012. Deadline for artists is Friday, April 6, 2012. $20 for artists to apply.
Event is presented by the City in partnership with the PineRidge Arts Council. Free to the public to attend.
St. Martin’s Anglican Church presents Blossom Festival & Yard Sale - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 9:00 am until Noon
City/Town: Pickering Location: St. Martin’s Anglican Church, 1203 St. Martin’s Drive
Contact: Phone:
Description of Event:
This festival features perennials, bird houses, crafts, paperback novels, artwork, a bake table and tea room with light refreshments and homemade coffeecake. Or visit our Yard Sale in our parking area. Face painting and fishing pond for the kids. Something for everyone! For more information please see our website. This is a rain or shine event.
Walk for Mental Health - Regional Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
City/Town: Whitby Location: Heydenshore Park Waterfront Trail, 589 Water Street
Contact: Phone: 905-985-0150, ext. 237
Description of Event:
Join Community Care Durham as we “Walk for Mental Health”. Walk 1 km., 2 km. or 5 km. along the Waterfront Trail at Heydenshore Park in Whitby. After the walk, enjoy a BBQ lunch courtesy of Enbridge Gas. There’s tons of family fun for everyone to enjoy, including children’s activities, music, entertainment and amazing draw prizes. Funds raised go to support all Community Care Durham offices, including Pickering. For information, please call or visit our website. Pre-registration is preferred.
Young Singers 20th Anniversary Concert - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 7:00 pm
City/Town: Oshawa Location: Trinity Pentecostal Church
Contact: Phone: 905.686.9821
Description of Event:
Tickets in advance $20, or $25 at the door. For more information please call or visit us online.
Hearth Place Plant Sale - Community Event
Date: 2012-05-26 Time: 8:30 AM - 1:00 pm
City/Town: Oshawa Location: 86 Colborne St., W.
Contact: Phone: 905-579-4833
Description of Event:
Join the Artists in the Garden Committee on Saturday, May 26, 2012 for their 2nd Annual Plant Sale in the parking lot of Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre (86 Colborne St., W., Oshawa). The 1 day event runs from 8:30 am to 1 pm. A variety of plants including perennials, annuals, herbs and veggie plants are available for sale. Most plants will range in price from $1.00 to $5.00 depending on size. For more information about the sale and Artists in the Garden, visit www.hearthplace.org for details. If you are interested in donating some plants for this sale or have a student volunteer who is looking for a few hours, please email the committee at artists.inthegarden@gmail.com . We look forward to seeing you at this fun event. All proceeds from the sale benefit Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre.
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