August 2000 - Online Newsletter

1111 Elgin Street West, Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, K9A 5H7
Phone: (905) 372-8913 or 1-800-396-6626 Fax: (905) 372-2711 Email: northumberland@fourinfo.com

COBOURG HEALTH EXPO
The Cobourg Wellness Centre is hosting a free information night that covers alternative health care. The expo will be held at the Cobourg Public Library on September 6th, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. The goal of the evening is to bring together western style medicine along with complimentary alternatives. Please call to reserve your seat. Space is limited. Call Carol at (905) 377-9973 for more information.

THEATRE IN THE PARK
The Driftwood Theatre Group and Eagle.ca will be presenting "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" on Thursday, August 3rd, in the Victoria Park, Cobourg. The evening begins at 8:00 p.m., and the show is for one night only. You are invited to an exciting and hilarious evening of theatre under the stars. Attendees are advised to bring a blanket and/or lawn chair, bug spray, and an umbrella (just in case). The show is based on a "pay-what-you-can" donation. For other touring dates and locations, call (905) 576-2396 or (416) 785-9291. You can also visit the Driftwood Theatre Group website at: www.bigfoot.com/~driftwood_tg

UNITED WAY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN 2000 EVENTS
The Northumberland United Way has announced the starting line-up of the 2000 fund-raising campaign. The events are as follows:

Big Brothers Soap Box Derby Sunday, September 10 Walton Street, Port Hope 9:00 a.m. - noon	Showcase of Delectables Wednesday, September 13th Lions Centre, Cobourg 12:00 pm (noon)	Dalewood Golf Tournament Thursday, September 21st Dalewood Golf Club 9:00 a.m.
Port Hope Tricycle Race Saturday, September 23rd Port Hope Chamber of Commerce 10:00 a.m.	McDonald's Drive Thru Breakfast Friday, October 6th McDonald's Restaurant 6:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Voices for Hospice 2000 Saturday, October 14th Trinity United Church, Cobourg 7:00 p.m.
Dinner with Maureen Kempston-Darkes Thursday, December 14th Port Hope Lions Centre Time to be announced

PORT HOPE FESTIVAL THEATRE PRESENTS
From July 19th to August 5th, the Port Hope Festival Theatre will show "Discovering Elvis". This musical is a combination of comedy and music that features a professional cast, musical direction, and stage management. The storyline involves four Elvis impersonators competing for a chance to compete in Las Vegas. When the actions of a crazy fan jeopardizes their chances at competing, they abandon their one-upmanship and come together to make sure that the show goes on. For more information, please contact Tammy Duncan at (905) 885-1071 or email: tammy@capitoltheatre.com

CALL FOR MUSICIANS
The Northumberland Symphony Orchestra and the Northumberland Philharmonic Choir are making a public call for musicians. If you, or someone you know plays an instrument, or loves to sing, please contact (905) 377-8913 or (905) 342-3743 for more information. Email is also available at: artifice@eagle.ca. All ages are welcome.

CENTRE FOR ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH ART SHOW
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is currently showing their annual art exhibit entitled "Images 2000". For the first time, works will be on display for a year. The show will run to June 15th, 2001. Images 2000 is one of a series of events celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Queen St. Mental Health Centre, and the 50th anniversary of the Addiction Research Foundation, and the 75th anniversary of the founding of the University of Toronto's department of psychiatry. A number of the Centre's artists have had formal art training while others are self-taught. Some have had solo shows and exhibited in various Toronto galleries; for others, this is their first public show. Forty-six works will be displayed, chosen from 150 submissions. All artists whose work has been selected are paid an exhibition fee and some of the work will be available for sale. During last year's show, more than half the paintings were sold, with the proceeds going directly to the artists. For more information about Images 2000, contact (416) 583-4339.

FREE FAMILY SUMMER SWIM
Every Thursday night during the summer (until August 31st), Tim Hortons is sponsoring a free family swim night at the Centennial Pool, Victoria Park, Cobourg. The pool will be open to families from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thanks to Tim Hortons for making a splash in Cobourg this summer!

8th ANNUAL VINTAGE FILM FESTIVAL
The eighth annual Vintage Film Festival is coming to the C. Gordon King Centre in Cobourg, from October 27th to October 29th. The festival begins on Friday night, and runs all day on Saturday and Sunday. Prices for the weekend are as follows: Weekend $40, Friday night $20, Saturday all day $25, Sunday $20. For more information call (905) 372-2210 or (905) 885-1071.

RURAL RAMBLE
This year's Rural Ramble is a two day, self guided farm tour through Northumberland County which will be held on August 19th and 20th. Visitors will learn about agriculture in Ontario by visiting farms and agribusinesses such as dairy, beef, trout, fruits, vegetables, sheep, horses, pigs, field crops, bison, llamas, maple syrup, honey, and more. The hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days. Admission is $8 in advance, and $10 the day of the event. Children under the age of 14 are free. Admission wristbands can be purchased at area CIBC banks, Co-ops, and the hosts. For more information, call 1-877-461-FARM (1-877-461-3276), or visit the web site at: www.eagle.ca/ruralramble

GANARASKA SUMMER STAGE
Several evenings of theatre are coming to the Ganaraska Summer Stage for your entertainment. "Annie Jr." is a version specifically designed for youth theatre and is the culmination of the Ganaraska Youth Theatre summer program. "Annie Jr." will show on July 26th and July 27th. A show to please the entire family, tickets are $12.50 each.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!" will run from August 2nd to 12th on everyday except the 6th and the 7th. Evening performances are $20 and show at 8:00 p.m. Matinees are $18 and show on August 5th and 12th at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call (905) 372-2210 or visit the Ganaraska Summer Stage website at: www.ganaraska.com

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